Raising a Powerful Girl

Raising a Powerful Girl

Join Founder Maria Fuller on how to become a cycle breaker and foster Independence, Leadership and Strong Personal Identity in girls today while facing todays mental health crisis, body image issues, relationships, mean girls and so much more. This podcast is for spiritually aware and conscious parents who are ready to shake things up and do the work to be the change!

Episodes

When Values Collide: Understanding Shifting Friendships

July 31, 2024 • 16 mins
As we approach the back-to-school season in the northern hemisphere, Maria reflects on friendships and peer dynamics among girls. On this episode she dives into the unique challenges faced by girls with strong value systems. Inspired by recent experiences with her daughter, she’ll explore why she’s struggling with certain peer groups and how her values play a crucial role. Maria discussed how friendships can evolve and sometimes fa...
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Why I set my daughters up to FAIL and celebrate it!

July 24, 2024 • 23 mins
This week on the podcast Maria emphasizes the importance of teaching resilience and the value of failure to her daughters. She explains how failure, seen as the "first attempt in learning," is embraced in her home. Maria shares her experiences with her daughter, who initially struggled with anxiety and new experiences but has since become more resilient through repeated exposure and guidance. She stresses that children need to lear...
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Coaching from the Sidelines: The one GRAVE mistake parents make with their athletes

July 17, 2024 • 26 mins
If you're a parent of a girl who is an athlete—whether she's a gymnast, dancer, cheerleader, swimmer, basketball player, or any other sport—this podcast episode is for you. This week Maria talks about her work with female athletes and the deep correlation she noticed between a girl's self-esteem and her mother's influence. She emphasize that daughters often reflect areas where their mothers need to work on themselves. The pivotal m...
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Resilience through Service: Empowering Young Girls Through Volunteerism and Leadership

July 10, 2024 • 27 mins
This week on the podcast, Maria dives into the profound impact of volunteer work on young girls and discusses shifting from a victim mentality to taking ownership of one’s experiences. Maria emphasizes the importance of allowing girls to process their emotions and learn from their challenges, using Socratic dialogue to guide them. She highlights the value of volunteer work in building self-esteem, fostering leadership, and creating...
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Beyond Comfort Zones: Guiding Girls Through Social Anxiety

May 1, 2024 • 23 mins
In this week's episode, join Maria as she delves into a critical topic affecting our tween and teen girls: social anxiety. As Maria discusses the rising rates of this issue and its impacts on academic and career success, she emphasizes the need for proactive parenting through leadership.
Maria shares personal insights and experiences, navigating her daughter's journey through discomfort and growth. From Montessori principles to pus...
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I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday- Everyday!

April 24, 2024 • 26 mins
This week, Maria shares her experience of exploring Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," with her daughters. In particular, she focuses on the song "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart," dissecting its lyrics and discussing themes like masking emotions, societal pressures, and the importance of embracing a wide emotional range. Maria emphasizes the need for open conversations with children about emotions and en...
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But mom, everyone is on snapchat! - The Truth About Snapchat's Risks

February 28, 2024 • 23 mins
In this episode, we explore the pervasive influence of Snapchat on today's youth and the challenges mothers face in addressing its potential dangers. Delving into the platform's hidden features, the episode sheds light on its capacity to conceal information from parents, the risks associated with its content, and its alarming connection to sextortion and cyberbullying. Providing valuable insights, the Maria advocates for proactive ...
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Navigating Toxic Socialization: Why school should not be a main source of socialization

February 7, 2024 • 36 mins
This week on the podcast Maria delves into the concept of toxic socialization and its impact on children, particularly within the school environment. Drawing from her experience as a homeschooling parent, she emphasizes the importance of distinguishing academic and socialization time for children. Maria advocates for healthy socialization, suggesting mixed-age groups, interest-based activities, and limited cellphone usage to foster...
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Navigating Social Contagion: Shaping a Positive Journey for Teen Girls

January 31, 2024 • 36 mins
In this podcast episode, Maria delves into the impact of social contagion theory on teen and tween girls, stressing the significance of comprehending the biological and psychological development of young girls. Drawing from personal experiences, Maria challenges the conventional narrative surrounding girls' identity formation, shedding light on the early pressure to conform and label themselves. The episode thoroughly examines how ...
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Bubbles of Love_Nurturing Energy Management with Your daugher

January 24, 2024 • 17 mins
In this podcast episode, Maria shares a heartfelt story about her daughter's challenging experience during swim practice. The narrative unfolds into a broader discussion on the dynamics of energy management and empathy, exploring how individuals, especially those in touch with their feminine energy, navigate and respond to the emotions of others. The episode touches on the importance of setting boundaries and fostering emotional re...
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Questioning Norms: A Journey into Intentional Motherhood

January 17, 2024 • 46 mins
In this podcast episode, Maria shares her profound insights into intentional parenting, emphasizing the transformative impact on her relationship with her daughters. Through personal anecdotes, she discusses the power of questioning societal norms and fostering individuality in children. The episode highlights the importance of declaring intentions, embracing curiosity, and creating an environment where daughters can thrive. Overal...
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Empowering Girls: A Raw Journey Through Motherhood's Challenges

January 3, 2024 • 23 mins
In the latest podcast episode, Maria reflects on the challenges and chaos of the past year, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection during tough times. Maria shares a personal experience with her youngest daughter, highlighting the difficulties of raising a powerful girl and the importance of understanding and addressing their emotions. The episode delves into a poignant moment where the daughter expressed feeling unseen and ...
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Self Advocacy: A Critical Life Skill all Girls Need. A how-to-guide

November 29, 2023 • 26 mins
In today's engaging episode, we explore a vital life skill often overlooked – self-advocacy. Maria shares insights from her own experience with her daughters, emphasizing the shift from hard to soft skills in today's workforce. Drawing from real experiences, we witness the transformation of a hesitant teenager into a confident self-advocate.From handling college tech challenges to addressing concerns with coaches, the episode provi...
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Rest, Reflect, Rejoice: A Guide to Balance in the Holiday Hustle

November 15, 2023 • 29 mins
Step into the holiday season with a sense of ease and joy as we delve into practical tips and heartfelt insights on navigating this time of year. In this podcast episode, we explore strategies to manage expectations, avoid burnout, and create meaningful traditions that align with your family's values. Join us in a candid conversation about the importance of communication, especially with your children, as we share personal experien...
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Teen Brain Chronicles: Smart but Scattered

November 8, 2023 • 44 mins
This weeks podcast episode Maria discusses the development of the prefrontal cortex in teenagers and its impact on executive functioning, impulse control, working memory, and emotional regulation. It highlights the challenges teenagers face in decision-making, peer influence, and emotional regulation. Maria provides tips for parents to support their teens.
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Hey Daughter! Blame Your Good Behavior on Me!

October 25, 2023 • 25 mins
In this podcast episode, parents learn a clever technique to help their teenage daughters handle tricky situations and peer pressure with ease. The trick is simple but effective: parents become the "scapegoats" for their daughters' decisions, allowing them to gracefully navigate challenges. The podcast offers fun examples, like blaming strict parents for not being able to attend a late-night party, or attributing decisions to paren...
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Your daughter is like a debit card

October 4, 2023 • 20 mins
This week on the podcast, Maria starts off by emphasizing the significance of shifting our perspective and seeing things from a different angle to cultivate a stronger bond and connection with our daughters. She highlights the fact that if we persist in approaching things in the same manner, there won't be any changes. Maria delves into the idea of the emotional "debit card" and its importance in comprehending and supporting our da...
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When friendships go sour and relationships are toxic. How to help without her pushing you away

September 27, 2023 • 25 mins
This week on the podcast Maria talks about navigating friendships and relationships with your daughter and teh challenges it brings, especially during the tween and teen years. Understanding the developmental changes during this time, encouraging self-identity exploration, and validating her feelings are important. Maria gives practical tips and activities to do wiht yoru daughter to foster closer communication but help her navigat...
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Steps to Creating Closer Communication with your Daughter

September 13, 2023 • 30 mins
On this weeks podcast Maria discusses the importance of creating a close connection and communication with your daughter. Maria talks about reflection on personal experiences with female figures and the need for empathy towards teenage girls. Maria suggests using storytelling to discuss difficult topics and creating a safe space for communication. Maria shares her own experience with her parents and the importance of building trust...
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Look for the Shimmers | Celebrating our 200th episode!

September 6, 2023 • 36 mins
Join Maria on the podcasts 200th episode where she shares a technique in "Finding the shimmers" of light during the day and celebrating them as well as a review of the last 6 years top tips to help you on your journey!
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