The Positively Healthy Mom
Laura Ollinger, M.Ed. in Health & Wellness | Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach
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Mastering Parenting Teenagers with Confidence & Connection
Stop nagging and start connecting. The Positively Healthy Mom is the essential resource for moms of teens and preteens who want to navigate the "messy middle" of adolescence without losing themselves. Hosted by Teen & Young Adult Well-Being Coach Laura Ollinger, this podcast is built on a singular truth: a healthy, regulated mother is the secret to a thriving home.
Do you find yourself asking:
- How do I connect with my teen without them shutting down or exploding?
- How do I support my teen’s mental health and anxiety without making it worse?
- What do I need to know about the teen brain to communicate better?
Every Wednesday, Laura brings you deep-dive conversations with neuroscientists, child therapists, coaches and academic strategists to provide real-time answers to the complex issues families face today.
What We Solve Together:
- Teen Mental Health & Resilience: Research-backed strategies for raising resilient teenagers in high-pressure school and sports environments.
- Neurobiology & Positive Parenting: Understanding the teen brain to move from a relationship of control to one of deep, lasting connection.
- Maternal Well-Being & Burnout Recovery: Tactical time management and emotional regulation tools (EFT, HeartMath, and breathwork) to help you reclaim your identity.
- Digital Wellness: Navigating social media boundaries, cell phone contracts, and screen time.
- College & Academic Strategy: Expert insights on college admissions and academic pressure.
About Your Host:
Laura Ollinger is a Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach dedicated to helping moms of teens and tweens thrive. She holds a Master’s in Health and Wellness Education, is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and maintains multiple certifications—including Elite Certified Neuroencoding Specialist, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Dr. Amen Brain Health Trainer, and certification from the HeartMath Institute in Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation.
As a mom of four (two boys and two girls aged 12–16) and the founder of Positively Healthy Coaching, Laura understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of parenting during the teen and tween years. Through her coaching programs and The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, she equips parents with the mindset, skillset, and self-awareness needed to cultivate confidence, connection, and emotional mastery.
Learn more at www.thepositivelyhealthymom.com.
Connect with Laura:
- Web: Positively Healthy Coaching
- Instagram: @positivelyhealthycoaching
- YouTube: The Positively Healthy Mom Channel
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Recent Episodes
The Importance of Mental Health Literacy for Today's Teenagers
In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom podcast, host Laura Ollinger explores the critical need for mental health literacy to support the emotional well-being of today's teenagers. You will…
Why Teenagers Take Sides in Divorce: Understanding Parental Alienation
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Improving Teen Communication: How to Hold Space Instead of Fixing Problems
In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, host Laura Olinger is joined by TEDx speaker and Cloud9 founder Sonia Suthar to discuss the art of improving teen communication.Sonia shares her unique…
Beyond the Game: How Youth Sports Build Life-Long Mental Skills
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How 4 Days Can Reset a Broken Parent-Teen Relationship
Are you a teen parent who feels like you’ve lost the lead in your own home? If your family is stuck in a cycle of shouting matches, shut-down rooms, and constant power struggles, it is time to move…
How to Stop Parenting in Survival Mode: Help for Your Struggling Teen with Veenu Keller
If parenting your teen feels like a constant battle, it’s time to step out of survival mode and back into connection.If you are stuck in a cycle of yelling, punishing, and "policing" your children,…
Solving Picky Eating in Teenagers: Using Agency and Exposure with Katie Kimball
Are power struggles over the dinner table draining your energy?If you think picky eating is just for toddlers, think again. For many moms of teens and preteens, the battle over nutrition only gets…
Is Your Teen Calculus Ready? The 'Five-Four' Rule for College Prep
Are you sitting at the kitchen table with your teen this week, staring at a course registration sheet and wondering, "Does this actually matter for college?" In Part 2 of our deep dive into the…
The College Decision Phase: Navigating Deferrals, Yield Protection, and "The Limbo" (Part 1)
It’s February, and for many high school seniors and their parents, the "college limbo" has officially set in. Between waiting on regular decision letters and navigating unexpected deferrals, the…
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Friendships Without Them Shutting Down
Is your teenager choosing friends or dating partners who treat them poorly? It is one of the most painful experiences for a mother to witness, yet traditional parenting often leads to the one thing…
6AM Practice Part 2 | The Positively Healthy Mom with Jace Riley
Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Coach Jace Riley, founder of @6AMPractice and dad of three athlete sons.In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, host Laura Ollinger…
6AM Practice | The Positively Healthy Mom with Jace Riley
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The Growth Mindset Every Teen Needs Right Now | The Positively Healthy Mom with Chip Baker
What if one mindset shift could change how teens handle pressure, comparison, and setbacks for the rest of their lives?In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, host Laura Olander, teen…
Raising Confident Communicators | The Positively Healthy Mom with Elizabeth Green
When we see our kids struggling, our instinct is to step in and help. But what if confidence is built not through fixing, but through patience, practice, and trust?In this episode of The Positively…
Understanding Somatic Healing | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Laurie James
Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! I’m your host, Laura Ollinger, teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m joined by Laurie James, certified somatic practitioner, coach, author of…
Understanding Your Unmet Needs | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Taralee Eddington
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Building Confidence for Moms | The Positively Healthy Mom with Simone Knego
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3 Core Challenges Youth Face | The Positively Healthy Mom with James McLamb
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Overcoming Performance Anxiety | The Positively Healthy Mom with with Heather Sumlin
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Teen Skin Care is Health Care | The Positively Healthy Mom with Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey
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