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The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast

The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast

Laura Orlando 143 Episodes Apr 2, 2026

The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast helps tweens and teens build confidence, self-esteem, and courage for middle school, high school, and beyond. Host Laura Orlando shares short, practical tools, positive habits, and mindset shifts in episodes that are ten minutes or less. The episodes are designed to be an encouraging boost in the car on the way to school, practice, or anytime extra motivation is needed. The show aims to equip young people with simple, actionable ways to believe in themselves.

Episodes

If You’re Always Tearing Yourself Down… Listen to This
If You’re Always Tearing Yourself Down… Listen to This Apr 2, 2026 671 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura If your inner voice is constantly telling you you’re not good enough… we need to talk. In this episode, I’m breaking down why that voice isn’t the truth and giving you 3 simple things you can start doing today to stop tearing yourself down and start building real confidence. Noth
Your Thoughts Are Not Facts
Your Thoughts Are Not Facts Feb 23, 2026 579 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura The way you talk to yourself shapes your confidence more than anything else.In this episode, we break down why negative thoughts feel so real and how to separate thoughts from facts. You’ll learn simple tools to catch self-criticism, question it, and respond in a healthier way.Ju
7 Things Confidence Is NOT
7 Things Confidence Is NOT Feb 10, 2026 599 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Confidence is talked about everywhere, but it’s rarely explained clearly.In this episode, we get honest about what confidence is not so you can stop chasing the wrong idea and start building real confidence in your own life.✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Proje
5 Myths About Confidence That Are Holding You Back
5 Myths About Confidence That Are Holding You Back Feb 3, 2026 606 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Confidence is often misunderstood, and believing the wrong things about it can make you feel like something is wrong with you.In this episode, we break down five common myths about confidence that can quietly hold you back and make confidence feeling harder than it needs to be.✨
It’s Okay to Not Know Yet
It’s Okay to Not Know Yet Jan 27, 2026 543 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Growing up can feel confusing. It can seem like everyone else has their life figured out while you’re still trying to understand who you are and where you’re going.In this episode, we talk about why not knowing yet is completely normal and why uncertainty is actually part of grow
Why Girls Feel Insecure and What to Do When It Shows Up
Why Girls Feel Insecure and What to Do When It Shows Up Jan 22, 2026 731 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura In this episode, Laura and Grace talk openly about insecurity and why it shows up so often for girls and teens. We share real experiences, how comparison and social pressure impact confidence, and what to do when insecure thoughts take over. You will walk away with simple mindset
The Goal No One Teaches You (And Why It Matters Most)
The Goal No One Teaches You (And Why It Matters Most) Jan 7, 2026 384 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura At the start of the year, everyone talks about goals. I am sharing the one goal that actually builds confidence.In this episode, I talk about why starting strong is not the hard part and why learning how to keep going matters more. I share why quitting does not mean you failed, h
Why Confidence is the Best Goal You Can Set
Why Confidence is the Best Goal You Can Set Dec 29, 2025 542 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura  New year goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. In this episode, I talk about why confidence is a better goal than being perfect and how believing in yourself makes everything easier. You will learn simple ways to feel br
What to Remember When You Scroll Social Media This Holiday
What to Remember When You Scroll Social Media This Holiday Dec 15, 2025 607 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura The holidays can be such a fun time, but they can also be really hard when you are scrolling social media. Perfect pictures, exciting trips, and highlight reel moments can make comparison sneak in.In this episode, I am talking about what I want you to remember every time you scro
The Confidence Project: Helping Girls Believe in Themselves
The Confidence Project: Helping Girls Believe in Themselves Dec 9, 2025 662 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura In this episode, I am talking about something every girl needs but does not always know how to build: real confidence. Not the loud kind. Not the fake it till you make it kind. The kind that grows from inside when a girl learns to trust herself, handle hard moments, and take smal
How Gratitude Makes You More Confident
How Gratitude Makes You More Confident Nov 25, 2025 644 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Did you know that something as simple as gratitude can literally make you more confident? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how noticing the good things in your life can change your mindset, boost your mood, and help you believe in yourself more.Gratitude isn’t just about s
How to Stop Overthinking and Enjoy the Moment
How to Stop Overthinking and Enjoy the Moment Nov 18, 2025 611 Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Overthinking can make even the simplest moments feel stressful, but you don’t have to live inside your head all the time. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to catch yourself when your thoughts start spiraling, calm your mind, and actually enjoy the moment you’re in.Whet

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