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Girl Above Podcast

The Girl Above Podcast brings counselors, speakers and the testimonies of young women into the room to candidly share their inspirational wisdom and bold advice on the issues plaguing women today. Krista Van Allen digs deep into the issues related primarily to teen girls, the mother-daughter relationship, and the importance of rooted identity. Krista Van Allen is a teacher, communicator, life coach and the founder of Girl Above in Denver, Colorado.

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN TEENS

February 10, 2018 | KRISTA DEYOUNG & VIRGINIA HOOD

In this episode, we look at how to determine if your teen is experiencing typical teenage behavior, or if their experience is more reflective of mild-severe anxiety or depression. Join us as we discuss how to support your teen during these times, and to get insight as to what factors cause anxiety and depression.

EMPATHY AND LIstening WELL

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | KRISTA DEYOUNG & VIRGINIA HOOD

Parents often feel powerless, confused, and anxious when communicating with their teenagers. This episode provides tools for listening with empathy and giving your teenager the gift of your presence in their life.

Asking How Your Past Affects Your Parenting

august 20, 2017 | KRISTA DEYOUNG & VIRGINIA HOOD

In todays podcast, Krista talks with our private counselor, Virginia Hood, about the value of knowing your story as a parent and considering how it may be affecting your relationship with your teen.

Pornography in teen Culture

august 19, 2017 | KRISTA DEYOUNG & JOHN DEYOUNG19

On today's podcast, Krista begins a three-part talk with John DeYoung, Founder of SHIFT, an anti-sex-traffickin movement, about teen culture, and pornography.

The Voice of Comparison

May 23, 2017 | KRISTA DEYOUNG & BETH SCHUETTE

Beth Schuette is a life and stress management coach from the American Association of christian Counselors and has a Masters n Christian formation and Sould Care. On this episode, we learn from Beth about her journey to overcome comparison and how a healthy perspective on comparison can change your lIFE.