Raising “Fire Feelers”: Supporting Highly Emotional Teens with Katie K. May

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Your Parent Coach by Mel White

Melanie White

57 episodes

1 week ago

I'm Mel - a Parent Coach & Youth Mentor! I help parents of teenagers shift from old ways of parenting into a completely new way that will transform your relationship with your teen forever. Whether it be; school stress, anxiety, perfectionism, toxic relationships, challenges, arguments, rebellion, and more. I offer tips and advice for parents and for teens!

My methodology is called "The Curious Parenting Method".

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, all information in this podcast is based on life experience and education.

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My methodology is called "The Curious Parenting Method".

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Raising “Fire Feelers”: Supporting Highly Emotional Teens with Katie K. May

Your Parent Coach by Mel White

28 minutes 3 seconds

4 weeks ago

Raising “Fire Feelers”: Supporting Highly Emotional Teens with Katie K. May

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Your Parent Coach, I sit down with licensed therapist and teen expert Katie K. May, founder of Creative Healing Teen Support Centres and author of You're on fire, it's fine. Katie has helped thousands of teens navigate depression, anxiety, and self-harm and today, she joins me to share her insights on how parents can best support their highly emotional teens.

We unpack what it really means to parent a “Fire Feeler” - a teen who feels deeply, reacts intensely, and often struggles to regulate big emotions. Katie shares practical, compassionate tools for parents to move from frustration and confusion to empathy and connection.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

What inspired Katie to write You're on fire, it's fine and why this message is needed more than ever
The concept of “Fire Feelers” and how reframing your teen’s sensitivity can change everything
Why well-intentioned comments like “Relax” or “You’re just tired” can make things worse — and what to say instead
The power of Radical Acceptance and how it transforms the parent-teen dynamic
Practical ways to stop emotional escalation before it spirals
Common misconceptions about teen emotions and how to see your teen’s behaviour through a new lens
How parents can stay calm, grounded, and emotionally regulated in the heat of the moment
Rebuilding trust and connection after a rocky patch and why letting go of the “fixer mentality” is key

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

If you’re a parent who feels like you’re walking on eggshells around your teen, this episode is your guide to stepping into compassion, calm, and curiosity. Our conversation is both validating and practical offering real-world tools to help you parent with understanding instead of urgency.

Connect with Katie K. May:

You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors

Instagram: @katiekaymay

Visit Katie's website for free resources: https://www.youreonfireitsfine.com/

Connect with Mel White:

www.melwhiteparentcoach.com

Instagram: @melwhiteparentcoach

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