Empower Your Teen Girl | Parenting Teens | Raising Teen Girls | Empowering Girls Sonal Patel | GCSE Prep I English & Empowerment Tutor

How boring would life be without a few unexpected twists and turns?

In today’s spontaneous and heartfelt episode, Sonal steps into the unexpected with gratitude, sharing a life update that turns the page to a new chapter for both her business and the podcast.

With stories pulled from the heart of the classroom, she offers glimpses into moments where vulnerability and adventure become the best of friends.

This episode is a gentle nudge towards the beauty of life's changes and the growth they bring each of us. Sonal's journey invites us to look closely at our own stories and find empowerment in reflection. It's a call to listen, to pause with purpose, and to embrace the unfolding adventure with an open heart.

Tune in to uncover what's next in Sonal's exciting new chapter!


What Is Discussed:

0:00 A new adventure begins
3:41 The power of genuine interactions & non-violent communication
7:36 How to enhance teacher-student relationships
13:15 The importance of empowerment in the education system
16:40 Why having authentic & vulnerable conversations with our kids matters

Resources:

"Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg

Related Episodes:

Episode 13

Quote:

“If you’re not grateFUL, you’re a great FOOL.” - Sonal, Rise Girls
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Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

It’s time to nurture the next generation of confident women, don’t you think?

We live in an age where societal conditioning perpetuates insecurity and burnout while bypassing soul and self-care. In today’s episode, Sonal shatters the glass ceiling of self-doubt and societal expectations to uncover true empowerment and self-discovery for teen girls so they can learn to put themselves first on their to-do lists.

From personal stories to practical advice, explore how teaching your teen girl to prioritise mental health and boundary setting can help her build genuine connections, overcome societal pressures and embrace her true self to lead a purposeful and healthy life.

Get ready to inspire your teen girl to be her best self. Let’s get into it!
 

What Is Discussed:

0:00 Teach your teen girl to prioritise pleasure over procrastination for more resiliency
4:06 How to embrace life’s unexpected hurdles with self-care, spontaneity & intuitive breaks
8:59 Learn how Sonal’s self-care routines transformed her chronic health condition & overall wellbeing
13:40 How feelings of guilt & unworthiness may hold your teen girl back from self-acceptance
21:00 Why exploring passions beyond the everyday routine can help your teen girl break out of her comfort zone
26:01 Two important questions your daughter should ask herself before taking a break
30:19 How to teach your teen girl self-care & boundaries without the noise of external influences

Resources:

A key book to remind ourselves to take a break before WE break.

When The Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr Gabor Mate
When The Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr Gabor Mate - Audio Book

Related Episodes:

Episode 5
Episode 9

Quote:

“Be in the company of friends and association where there is a normal culture of taking a break.” - Sonal, Rise Girls



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Connect with Sonal:
Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Ever notice how we have two ears but only one mouth? It’s no coincidence.
In today’s episode, Sonal dives into the transformative art of active listening. Learn how this skill can revolutionise your relationship with your teen girl. We’ll also explore how active listening can be the golden key to unlocking a world of confidence, resilience and empowerment for your daughter.
Join Sonal as she shows you how to transform the way you guide and inspire your teen girl. Let’s get into it!
What Is Discussed:
0:00 Top strategies for enhancing connection in parent-daughter relationships2:02 Learn how self-discovery shapes your teen girl to be unstoppable, unbreakable & unshakable5:19 Discover how mastering English opens doors to deeper relationships & self-empowerment for your teen11:53 How community building helps your girl achieve success15:18 Learn why purpose is more important than productivity as Sonal shares insights from her spiritual retreat in India22:18 The importance of spirituality, self-compassion & introspection25:12 Discover Monk Chaitanya's insights on spiritual growth & personal development and how Sonal's self-compassion, nurtured by her parents, sparked her transformative journey31:20 How intuition and active listening lead to less friction & arguments34:57 Help your teen girl avoid isolation & loneliness while setting her up for lifelong success38:31 Learn to confidently connect through body language & eye contact44:55 How to build sincere & strong personal connections without using words47:30 Why adult support is vital to help her navigate negativity53:46 How to hold space & listen to your daughter without judgement57:05 Learn what paraphrasing has to do with boosting her self-esteem & autonomy1:02:39 The critical link between self-care, assertiveness & active listening for healthy, fulfilling relationships1:06:34 Listening to what your teen girl isn’t saying & why nature is a teacherResources:
Teachings of Monk Chaitanya
Govardhan Eco Village (GEV)
Gita Wisdom Book
Related Episodes:
Episode 1
Episode 4
Episode 7

Quote: "True empowerment begins when we listen not to respond, but to understand." - Sonal, Rise Girls
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Connect with Sonal:
Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Episode description: Who’s a romantic? Be honest! (Sonal is)

Valentine’s Special Podcast this week!

Either way LOVE = LIFE, so join Sonal as she invited you to explore the universality of love beyond just having a partner in life, so that your girl can learn this wisdom earlier to make her life easier. 
Starting off with Sonal singing a classic love song on this episode to get you and your girls thinking about what it means to love: truly, madly, deeply! 

Spoiler alert: it starts with us learning to love ourselves first!
  Topics covered:
What is intention? What is intuition? How to harmonise intention and intuition with external action for a holistic life Revealing the weeds of bad habits that will choke the flower of your teen girl’s future and how to overcome themA poem by Sonal to very enjoyably, effectively and easily remember the three lessons learnt A poem by Mother Teresa to empower teen girls without the constant self-doubt and worry getting in the way Connect with Sonal:
Instagram:  @sonalrisegirls
Book a Free Student Success Call:
https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan
 
Tap for Resources:
Song: Just the Way You Are, with lyrics, by Billy JoelFacebook video: My piano teacher Ian Gomes playing exquisitely at the Ritz  Quotes: 
Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from 


The people who mind don’t matter and the people who matter don’t mind 
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Connect with Sonal:
Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Episode description: So who’s been stuck and stranded before? Your teen girl needs to learn how to move through her challenges and so this episode has three incredible lessons to learn around asking for help. And what better way to learn wisdom application than through story, especially this week as it is National Storytelling Week 27 January to 4 February.


Does she ever feel guilty about asking for help? Maybe timid and shy or even reluctant because she doesn’t want to look silly or weak or because she’s been rejected in the past when she needed help. Whatever the reason behind the reason, she can learn who to ask for help from and feel more comfortable in doing so. 
 
Topics covered:
 What to swap and switch guilt for when asking for helpIncredible tip for developing healthy relationships exemplified by a story about Sonal’s friend RupaTips for tackling loneliness through CONNECTIONHow your teen girl can avoid being egotistical and entitled  How your teen girl can let go of her past to thrive Dealing with unhelpful, toxic people

Connect with Sonal:
Instagram:  @sonalrisegirls
Book a Free Student Success Call:
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 Tap for Resources:
Campaign to End Loneliness and the types of lonelinessDr Gabor Mate (Trauma and Addiction and ) speaks with Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Mental Health Podcaster and Doctor): Every woman and young girl needs to watch this  
Quote: “Teach your teen girl to let go of toxicity and find people who are worthy of her company. Choose your company consciously.” Sonal, Rise Girls 
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https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan



Connect with Sonal:
Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Episode Description: Is your teen girl a polite, passive people-pleaser? Chances are that unless she has learnt empowerment and how to be assertive, she is by default, a people-pleaser. So tune into this episode to learn how she can overcome this self-destructive habit.

Journalling is a super-power to help your girl get to know herself and grow healthier relationships with people around her 
We are also talking about how she can overcome feelings of insecurity, jealousy and comparison and choose self-empowerment over needing external validation from others. 
In order to effect that change within her, growth mindset is a massively important shift she needs in the way she views herself and the world around her. So let’s dive into it
Topics covered:
Understanding the role you play in helping your girl to stop people-pleasingA tried-and-tested method to stop people pleasing and instead assertively and confidently communicate with oneself and others How to navigate inevitable failure The three areas of trust your teen girls need to progress academically and in terms of her well-beingHow your teen girl can crush her limiting beliefs for confidence How she can stop comparing and competing and start peacefully livingThe 3-letter word your teen daughter needs to ALWAYS remember and NEVER forget!  
Connect with Sonal:
Instagram:  @sonalrisegirls
Book a Free Student Success Call:
https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan
 
Tap for Resources:
●   Original podcast launch episode when I wore the Vera Mode T-shirt and also shared the poem shared with a different reflection you can watch on instagram
Mindset: How You Can Fulfil Your Potential, by growth mindset expert, Professor Carol Dweck 

Related episodes:
●     Apple EP 1 
Empower Your Teen Girl With Lessons I Learned from My Journey


Spotify EP 1 
Empower Your Teen Girl With Lessons I Learned from My Journey   
 
Quote:
 “If you want a bright future for your teen girl, you have to prepared to do what most parents don’t do” - Sonal, Rise Girls



Tap Here to Book a free Student Success Call

https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan



Connect with Sonal:
Instagram: @sonalrisegirls

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion.
Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.