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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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special reflective episode, Jess takes over the mic to interview Mel about a viral AI trend that inspired her to reconnect with her younger self — literally. The trend merges a person’s current photo with one from childhood, creating a powerful image that sparks self-reflection and inner child conversations.
Mel shares what it was like to see her “Little Mel” photo, what emotions came up, and what she’d say if her younger self were sitting across from her today.
Together, Mel and Jess explore themes of self-belief, perfectionism, growth, and the importance of staying curious — even as adults.
This episode is a heartwarming invitation to slow down, look back, and reflect on how far you’ve come. You’ll also learn how to try the trend yourself (with or without AI!) and how to turn it into a meaningful activity with your teen or family.
In this episode:
✨ What Mel was like as “Little Mel” — and what she dreamed of becoming
✨ The parenting advice she’d give her own parents if she could
✨ The biggest lesson she’s still learning from childhood
✨ Why “it’s okay to fail” might be the most important message we can teach kids
✨ How to create your own “you + younger you” photo reflection
✨ Turning reflection into a family conversation
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