209~You Are Seen: Helping Your Teen (and Yourself) Through Anxiety with Amber Lia

If you've ever watched your child struggle and felt completely helpless… this episode is for you. Today, I'm joined by author and speaker Amber Lia, and we are having a real, honest conversation about what it looks like when anxiety and depression show up in your home—and you don't know how to fix it. Amber shares the story of her son Ollie's battle with anxiety and depression, and the journey their family walked through together. From the early signs of withdrawal… to feeling shut out as a mom… to learning how to support without controlling—this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools. If you are in a season where your child is struggling… or you feel like you're carrying anxiety yourself… you are not alone. You are seen. And there is hope. In This Episode, We Talk About: • How to recognize when something is actually wrong vs. typical teen behavior • What it feels like as a mom when your child is hurting—and you can't fix it • How to support your teen without controlling or pushing them away • The balance between faith, practical tools, and professional help • Why it's not about "trying harder," but learning to rest in God's presence • How to create a safe space for your child—even when they shut you out • The importance of loving boundaries (especially with counseling) • Practical tools like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method for anxiety • How to care for your other children during a difficult season • Why both moms and teens are struggling with feeling unseen Resources Mentioned • You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed Teens by Amber Lia & Ollie Lia https://amzn.to/4vH8Gyk Connect with Amber & Ollie • Website: https://amberlia.com/ • Instagram: @therealamberlia (  / therealamberlia  ) • Ollie's Instagram: @walkin.with.ollie (  / walkin.with.ollie  ) Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 (  / courtneydoyle_8  ) Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com (http://www.courtneydoyleministries.com) Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here (  / 1346052689873597  )