299. Healing Apathy in Your Teen, with Alma Galvan

299. Healing Apathy in Your Teen, with Alma Galvan

32:24 Dec 23, 2025
About this episode
Your motivated kid turned into a teenager who doesn't care about anything. Now what? It's heartbreaking watching your once-enthusiastic child become indifferent to grades, goals, relationships - everything that used to matter to them. You're probably wondering if you did something wrong, if it's just a phase, or if there's any way back to the kid you remember. In this eye-opening interview, we dig into the real story behind teenage apathy and what parents can actually do about it. What We Cover: The fear driving both you and your teen (and why it paralyzes everyone) How the way you see yourself as a parent shapes everything Why how you view your apathetic teen matters more than you think Where your actual power lies as a parent (hint: it's not where you've been focusing) Practical ways to support your teen without enabling or pushing them away The difference between giving up and letting go Perfect for Parents Who: Have a teen who seems to care about nothing Feel powerless watching their child drift through life Wonder if their once-driven kid will ever find motivation again Are tired of nagging, bribing, and consequences that don't work Want to support their teen without losing their minds This isn't about quick fixes or forcing motivation. It's about understanding what's really happening and finding your role in the healing process. Because sometimes the best thing you can do is get out of your own way. Ready to see your apathetic teen - and yourself - differently? About my guest: In 1996, Alma Galván's world changed when both of her children were diagnosed with severe autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. When doctors told her to institutionalize her son and move on with her life, she chose a different path—and began a journey that would transform thousands of lives. After seven years of research, Alma discovered powerful, science-backed techniques that dramatically improved her children's brain development. Within months, they made more progress than they had in years. Other parents noticed and began asking for help—leading Alma to cr
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