Extraordinary Purpose: Parenting Teens & Young Adults
Episodes
You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It? (Parenting Teens and Young Adults)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding yourself back as a parent of a teen or young adult? Here’s why it’s so hard to trust your intuition—and how to finally follow t...
How to Stay Connected with Your Teen or Young Adult (Without Pushing Them Away)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like your teen or young adult is pulling away—and nothing you’re doing is working? In this episode, we break down how to stay connected with...
Why Your Teen Isn’t Listening (And How to Create a Family Culture That Actually Works)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your teen or young adult isn’t listening… If everything turns into tension, resistance, or shutdown… This episode will shift how you see pare...
Teen or The #1 Skill Parents Need: Staying Grounded with Teens & Young Adults Adult
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself reacting in the moment with your teen… and wishing you handled it differently? In this episode, we break down the #1 skill parent...
How to Evolve Your Relationship With Your Teen or Young Adult
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting teens and young adults can bring grief, distance, tension, and a lot of uncertainty. In this episode, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang talk about...
How Powerful Movies Shape Confidence, Resilience & Family Connection
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the movies you watch with your teen or young adult could actually strengthen your relationship, build confidence, and spark meaningful convers...
How to Show Up as the Parent You Want to Be | Part 3
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Quick Summary for Parents: If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult who feels drained, distracted, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you res...
Trusting Yourself: Leaning In To Your Own Intuition
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin explores what it really means to trust yourself in a world full of noise, opinions, a...
How Parents Can Overcome Resistance and Follow Through (Part 2 of 3)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of starting strong but falling off? In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Chris and Erin speak t...
Why Resistance Shows Up—and How to Break the Loop Holding You Back
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Resistance isn’t laziness. It’s not a lack of motivation. And it definitely doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. In this episode of the Ext...
Powerful Ways You Can Support Your Partner
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful way to support your teens and young adults isn’t another parenting strategy—but the way you support your partner? In thi...
Why Young Women Need Female Mentors — Even When They’re Close to Their Moms
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin speaks directly to moms who feel worried, helpless, or even guilty because their daugh...
Why Taking Care of Yourself Is the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do as a Mom
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most important growth you make this year isn’t about your kids—but about you? In this first solo episode of 2026, Erin Verdis sh...
Creating an Extraordinary 2026 for Parents: The Simple Framework That Turns Vision into Momentum
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if 2026 didn’t become another year of good intentions—but real momentum? In this kickoff episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Chris ...
Empowering Personal Development Books for Parents & Young Adults
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What we read, watch, and listen to shapes how we think, feel, parent, and show up in our lives. In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, ...
The Two Truths Tool: How Parents Can Break Old Patterns and Create New Possibilities
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang—trusted life coaches for teens, young adults, and parents—share ...
How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Find Real Motivation, Confidence & Purpose
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang unpack one of the biggest challenges parents face today: Why is my t...
The Power of Gratitude: Create a More Connected Family This Holiday Season
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thanksgiving episode, Erin and Chris explore how gratitude can completely shift your mindset, your parenting, and your family culture—especi...
How to Stay Connected & Calm During the Holiday Season
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the holidays approach, many parents feel the weight of shifting family dynamics, busy schedules, and the emotional pull of nostalgia. In this heart...
How Parents Model Love and Communication to Shape Emotionally Healthy Kids
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The way you and your partner relate to each other (communicate, express love, deal with conflicts) is an emotional template that your children w...
How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Make Empowered Choices
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, we want the best for our kids — but sometimes our fear of them making the wrong choice keeps us from letting them learn, grow, and build...
How to Build a Family Culture That Transforms Your Teen’s Motivation and Confidence
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your home has felt a little disconnected lately — you’re not alone. Between work, school, sports, and endless distractions, it’s easy for fam...
The Power of Intention: How Your Identity Shapes Your Teen’s Confidence, Motivation, and Future
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who you become starts with how you choose to show up. 💫 In this heartfelt episode, Erin and Chris — life coaches for teens, young adu...
What Every Parent Should Know: Lessons We’ve Learned from Coaching Teens and Young Adults
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever looked at your teen or young adult and thought, “Why won’t they just listen?” — this episode is for you. Erin and Chris get r...
What Happens When Parents of Teens and Young Adults Stop Trying to Be Perfect
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, we all want one thing: connection with our teens and young adults. But too often, that connection gets lost in the busyness of life, the s...
The Power of Influence: How Parents Can Inspire Teens and Young Adults Through Example
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent wants the best for their teen or young adult—but the truth is, our kids learn far more from what we model than what we say. In this pow...
The Art of Overcoming Resistance and the Power of Following Through
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resistance shows up in all of our lives—whether you’re a teen struggling with motivation, a young adult facing self-doubt, or a parent trying to c...
What’s Your Family’s Why? How Shared Purpose Can Transform Your Home
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting teens and young adults can feel overwhelming—especially when your child seems unmotivated, disconnected, or resistant to your advice...
How to Reconnect as a Couple: 4 Powerful Rituals Every Parent Needs
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris share 4 powerful rituals that help couples reconnect, strengthen ...
From Summer Slump to Unstoppable: A Fresh Start for Parents and Young Adults This Fall
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is fun, but let’s be honest—it can leave our teens and young adults a little stuck. Late nights, endless screens, drifting motivation, disc...
From Surviving to Thriving: How to Stay Connected to Your Growth in Life’s Darkest Seasons
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal solo episode, Erin speaks directly to moms who may be walking through a season where it feels like you’re just getting by. S...
The Real Reason Every Young Adult Needs a Life Coach
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Erin and Chris speak directly to you—the teen or young adult who might be wondering: “What even is life co...
Helping Your Kids Discover Their Own Path: Letting Go So That They Can Grow
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Groundbreaking Conversation Every Parent Needs to Hear As parents, we often carry the weight of wanting the absolute best for our kids. We see their ...
How to Become the Best Version of Yourself for Parents
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting teens and young adults can feel overwhelming—especially when you're running on empty yourself. In this heartfelt episode, Erin and Chris o...
Reconnect as a Family: How Nature Can Inspire Purpose and Bring You Closer Together
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Erin and Chris dive into one of their most meaningful topics yet—how nature can serve as a shared purpose...
How to Create an Empowered Life Vision for Parents and Their Young Adults
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome friends! In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Erin and Chris guide parents and young adults through the transformative process of creatin...
How to Align with Your Authentic Self for Parents and Families
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, beautiful friends! It’s Erin and Chris here, and welcome, welcome, welcome to another heartfelt episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast!...
Approaching Tough Conversations with Your Teen or Young Adult
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and powerful solo episode, Erin opens up about one of the most personal and challenging aspects of parenting: navigating difficult convers...
Living in Alignment: How Your Values Shape Everything
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply honest and empowering episode, Erin and Chris explore the transformative power of understanding and living in alignment with your core ...
Creating a Lifestyle of Personal Development for Young Adults
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Erin and Chris dive into one of the most foundational and transformative topics they teach: how to make personal growth a li...
Level Up Your Life with These Rituals for Parents, Teens, and Young Adults
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin and Chris discuss how Rituals transform your life, lifestyle, relationships, and how you feel about yourself. They highlight som...
How to Find Your Purpose for Parents, Teens, and Young Adults
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast, Erin and Chris define what "Purpose" really means, and discuss the importance of finding your purpose and how it can transform your l...