EP 132: The Big 6: Healthy Daily Habits to Help Anxious Teens Thrive with Becky Funk
Anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and “Why are you snapping at me? I just asked a question!” Parenting teens can feel like walking gingerly through an emotional battle. In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, teen anxiety coach and former teacher Becky Funk introduces a whole new way to understand and start to help what’s really going on beneath your teen’s stress.
Becky shares why so many teens are overcharged by everyday habits like caffeine, late-night texting, and skipped meals. She shares how 6 simple lifestyle areas (what she calls The Big 6) can completely transform how your teen feels, copes, and responds to everyone at home.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why “attitude” is often anxiety in disguise
The Big 6 daily habits that make anxiety worse
How caffeine, dehydration, and skipped meals spark emotional overload
Why teen sleep patterns are nothing like adults and what helps
How notifications, Snapchat streaks, and comparison trigger FOMO pressure
Why movement and sunlight help regulate your teen’s nervous system
How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking keep anxious teens stuck
What teens actually want from parents when they’re overwhelmed
Simple first steps families can start today
EP 128: Is Your Teen’s “Attitude” Actually Anxiety? How to Build Calm & Confidence with Becky Funk
Ever wonder if your teen’s eye-rolling, silence, or outburst might be something deeper than "just being a teen"?
Teen confidence & anxiety coach Becky Funk joins host Dori Durbin to unpack what anxiety really looks like in teens—and how parents can protect connection while helping their kids self-advocate with calm and confidence. You’ll walk away feeling less alone and more equipped to respond, not react.
You’ll discover:
• How to tell the difference between explosive and shutdown anxiety
• Why high-achieving perfectionists often fly under the radar
• The 4-step process Becky teaches teens: awareness → calm → resiliency → self-advocacy
• What warm parenting styles do for teen resilience (and why it’s never too late to change)
• How small-talk practice can ease college transitions
“Communication is key—and protecting the relationship at all costs brings harmony to your home.” — Becky Funk
EP 65: How to Help Your Perfectionist Teen Overcome Procrastination and Build Confidence with Becky Funk
Hi Parents!
If your teen crumbles when it’s time to make a decision, second-guesses everything they do, or constantly worries about making the wrong choice, then this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Becky, a Certified Master Life Coach and the creator of the Stand Strong System. Becky helps anxious teens go from reactive to resilient, and she’s here to unpack the connection between perfectionism and decision-making anxiety.
We talk about why some teens struggle to make even small decisions, what perfectionism actually looks like, and the mistakes parents often make when trying to help. Becky also shares simple, powerful ways you can support your teen without taking over or walking on eggshells, even in those high-stress moments.
EP 42: Is Your Teenager a People-Pleaser? Early Warning Signs and How to Help
In this episode, I’m covering a question I've been asked on Instagram a few times now: “How do I know if my child is a people-pleaser and what can I do to help?”
To do this episode justice, I’ve invited the brilliant Becky—an Anxiety Coach for Teenagers and fellow recovering people-pleaser—to join me in exploring this important topic. Becky talks about the work she does, what people-pleasing can look like in teens, and the early warning signs for you to look out for.
Becky shares practical, compassionate strategies for helping teens break free from self-sacrifice and begin to build confidence, self-trust, and important emotional boundaries. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode offers hope, clarity, and tools to support the young people in your life.
EP 55: Helping Teens Ditch the Anxiety, Let Go of Perfection and Speak Up for Themselves
Back-to-school season is here and with it comes stress, overthinking, and pressure for teens to be perfect. In this episode, Tabatha sits down with Becky Funk, Certified Master Life Coach and former educator, who who now helps high-achieving, anxious teens build confidence, ditch anxiety, and speak up without the fear of disappointing others.
You'll learn: ✔️ Why so many teens struggle with anxiety and people-pleasing ✔️ What parents can do to support emotional resilience at home ✔️ The power of Becky's Stand Strong method ✔️ How to help your teen transition through school with less stress and more self-awareness
If you're a parent, educator, or anyone who cares about teens—this episode is packed with insight and support!