Episode 271: Modeling Self-Love, Gratitude, and Confidence for the Next Generation with Katie Bongard

If your teen years were filled with insecurity, people-pleasing,
or a desperate desire to fit in (hello, alcohol!), this episode
will hit home. 


Today I’m joined by Katie Bongard, a school counselor, alum of
the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program, and founder of
Untamed Guidance, a coaching business aimed at instilling
self-worth and self-love in tween and teen girls.


Katie’s work is SO important to this world. We talk about the
emotional minefields girls are navigating today, from self-esteem
to social media - and why so many of us are still carrying
similar baggage from our own adolescence.


One message that really landed? If you want your kids to believe
in themselves and go after their dreams… you have to show them
what that looks like. How will they listen if you didn’t model
that for them?


This conversation isn’t just for parents. It’s for anyone doing
the deep work of reparenting themselves, breaking cycles, and
modeling what’s possible - for others, and for your own inner
teen.


 


IN THIS EPISODE:


Katie’s personal story: losing her dad at age 12 and the role
alcohol played in her life as a teen and adult

Empowerment techniques Katie uses to guide tween and teen
girls into self-love and worthiness

Social media's influence on youth today and why a societal
shift towards banning it for younger users could change the
narrative for future generations

How modeling positive behaviors can fundamentally shift your
child's perspective, making self-love and gratitude daily rituals

Using technology for good with innovative tools like
journaling and affirmation apps that offer practical, daily
support for boosting mental well-being and mindfulness



 


LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED


Follow Katie Bongard on Instagram, see her free resources (some
teen and parent guides, plus a newsletter), and visit the Untamed
Guidance website.


If you know you’re meant to help other people change their
relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with
their bigger dreams), get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X
Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world
class alcohol-free coach. 


Check out the Thought Leader Mastermind, a 6-month mastermind for
alcohol-free entrepreneurs to take their business from a hustle
to a movement, grow their impact and income, and step into their
brilliance as an industry thought leader.


Lose your desire to drink and lean into your dream life with my
book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident
You. When you order today, you’ll also unlock tons of resources
and checklists to support you on your journey. 


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