Episode 326 - Parenting from Fear to Understanding: A Conversation with Ann Coleman

In this week’s episode, Joanna sits down with Ann Coleman—attorney turned parent-educator and the host of Speaking of Teens. After years of struggling through her son’s anxiety, ADHD, and eventual placement in treatment, Ann realized that her own fear, misunderstanding, and emotional reactivity were driving the conflict at home. What happened next changed everything. Ann shares how she dove into adolescent neuropsychology, rewired her entire approach to parenting, and ultimately built a framework that has since helped thousands of families break destructive cycles. She talks openly about the grief of letting go of old expectations, the relief that comes from understanding the developing brain, and why “success” must be defined by the young person—not the parent. This conversation is an anchor for any parent navigating adolescence or young adulthood. Ann offers clarity, compassion, and the kind of perspective that can genuinely shift a family’s trajectory. Ann’s Resources: Website: https://speakingofteens.com/ Podcast: Speaking of Teens (https://speakingofteens.com/podcast/) Instagram: @speakingofteenspodcast (  / speakingofteenspodcast  ) Facebook: Speaking of Teens Podcast (  / speakingofteens  ) Connect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting Association (https://www.therapeuticconsulting.org/) Lilley Consulting Website (https://lilleyconsulting.com/) Lilley Consulting on Facebook (  / lilleyconsultingllc  ) Lilley Consulting on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@LilleyConsul...) Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) #TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #SpeakingOfTeensPodcast #TeenYears #MomEmotions #TeenAnxiety #ParentingHelp