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Anxious Christian Teen | Anxiety Symptoms, Insecurity, Overwhelmed, Stressed, Self-Esteem, Social Anxiety, Peace in the Bible
Hosted by Kristen Phillips, M.S.Ed. | Teen Anxiety Coach · EN
⭐ Ranked #44 in the Top Christian Teen Podcasts
⭐ Top 5% Globally Ranked Show
Do you feel like your brain never shuts off?
Do you replay conversations for hours and stress about what people think of you?
Are you tired of worrying, overthinking, and carrying pressure that no one else seems to notice?
Do you love Jesus… but still feel anxious all the time?
Are friendship drama, comparison, and internal pressure stealing your peace?
If your mind feels loud and you just want life to feel more at ease — you’re not being dramatic, and you’re not alone.
I am so excited you’re here because this podcast will help you worry less, quiet the mental noise, and experience real peace in your everyday life.
Inside each episode, you’ll learn faith-based tools to help with anxiety, overthinking, social pressure, insecurity, and friendship drama — without the “just pray more and try harder” advice.
You’ll learn how to:
• Feel more steady and less overwhelmed
• Stop caring so much about what everyone thinks
• Untangle your identity from performance
• Grow a faith that feels supportive instead of stressful
This is about real-life peace — not perfection.
I’m Kristen — your big sis in faith and Teen Anxi...
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99 | How to Build Real Friendships When Social Anxiety Makes It Hard {Social Anxiety Series Pt 3/3}
5d ago00:15:00Tap to summarizeIf social anxiety has you convinced you have to feel confident before you can make real friends — this episode is going to flip that on its head. In Part 3 of the Social Anxiety Series, we're getting practical. You'll learn what real friendship actually requires (hint: it's not being perfectly comfortable), how to tell the difference between life-giving and life-draining relationships, and one simple habit that research says is the most reliable way to build connection fast. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why confidence doesn't come before connection — it comes from it What real friendship actually requires (and why social anxiety has been lying to you about your qualifications) How to identify life-giving vs. life-draining friendships using a very biblical concept: discernment The anxiety-driven behaviors that might be accidentally pushing people away What Proverbs 17:17 says about the kind of friend you already have the capacity to be The "Interest Question" habit — the one science-backed move that creates real connection You don't have to wait until the anxiety is gone to start building the friendships you actually want. The path forward runs right through the hard thing — and you can do hard things. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →98 | Social Anxiety Is Destroying Your Friendships — Here's Proof {Social Anxiety Series Pt 2/3}
1w ago00:13:53Tap to summarizeYour social anxiety might not just be making you nervous — it could be quietly wrecking your friendships, and the hardest part? It's probably been convincing you that it's keeping you safe. In this episode, we're digging into one of the most consistent themes from our market research: the friendship pain that so many teen girls are carrying. The fake friends, the ghosting, the drama, the exhaustion. But here's what we're going to unpack together — how much of that is anxiety driving the bus without you even knowing it. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How social anxiety shows up specifically in your friendships — and why you might not recognize it The avoidance trap: why the relief you feel when you skip, avoid, or ghost is actually making things worse A compassionate but honest look at the ghosting and "fake friend" cycle — and how anxiety plays a bigger role than you think What 1 John 4:18 actually has to say about the fear underneath your social anxiety A simple, science-backed daily practice called "One Brave Thing" that starts retraining your brain — one small step at a time You are not the problem. But anxiety might be running your friendships — and that's something you can actually change. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Snag the FREE script that tells you exactly what to say to your parent/guardian to get them on board with the idea of working with me: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/script Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →97 | STOP Calling It Social Anxiety Until You Hear This {Social Anxiety Series Pt 1/3}
2w ago00:16:59Tap to summarizeIs what you're feeling actually social anxiety — or just normal nervousness? Because there's a real difference, and in this first episode of the Social Anxiety Series, we're cutting through the buzzword fog so you actually know what you're dealing with. Social anxiety is one of the most overused phrases right now, and that's a problem. When everything gets called social anxiety, the girls who are genuinely struggling either get dismissed — or convince themselves it's no big deal because "everyone feels this way." Both are harmful. This episode changes that. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What social anxiety disorder actually is (and what it isn't) The real difference between normal nervousness and social anxiety Why the buzzword culture around social anxiety is making things worse for teen girls What the Bible says about the fear of man — and why it hits different than you'd expect The "Real or Likely?" Check — a simple, science-backed tool to stop the fear spiral in its tracks If the fear is running your decisions, this episode is for you. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →96 | Christian Teens Can Trust God & Still Be Terrified - That's Ok
2w ago00:15:14Tap to summarizeIf you're finishing 8th grade or wrapping up your senior year, you already know — something feels off. Not wrong, exactly. Just… unsettled. Like the ground is shifting under your feet and you can't quite get your footing. That feeling has a name: fear of the unknown. And in this episode, we're talking about why you feel it, why it doesn't mean your faith is broken, and the one simple practice that can interrupt the spiral when anxiety about the future starts taking over. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why fear of the unknown is neurologically normal — not a faith failure What Scripture actually says about not being able to see what's ahead Why your parents are scared too (and what to do with that) Why faith and fear can — and do — coexist The "Next Right Step" practice for when anxiety starts to spiral You don't have to have the next five years figured out. You just have to take the next faithful step. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →95 | 3 Easy Anxiety Grounding Techniques Teen Girls Can Use to Feel More Peace
3w ago00:16:40Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt your anxiety spiral and had no idea how to make it stop, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down grounding techniques — what they are, why they work from a science and faith perspective, and the ones that actually fit real teen life. No complicated strategies. Just tools you can use anywhere, anytime. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ∙ What grounding is and why anxiety pulls you out of the present moment ∙ How your nervous system is designed — and how grounding works with it, not against it ∙ The top 3 grounding techniques for teen girls (and when to use each one) ∙ How to use Biblical truth statements to interrupt an anxiety spiral ∙ Why practicing when you’re calm is the secret to using them when you’re not You are not broken because anxiety shows up. You are learning to use the tools God designed your body to need. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss anything! LET’S CONNECT! ∙ Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community ∙ Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider ∙ Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) ∙ Save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →94 | Graduation Is Supposed to Be Exciting, So Why Does It Feel Like a Panic Attack?
3w ago00:17:25Tap to summarizeIf graduation 🎓 is coming and you feel more anxious than excited — this episode is for you. We're talking about the real reason graduation triggers anxiety in teen girls: it's not about lacking faith or being ungrateful. It's about your brain losing the familiar structure it's depended on for over a decade — and not knowing what comes next. In this episode, we cover why fear of the unknown is a normal nervous system response, how performance-based identity makes transitions even harder, and how one simple tool — the brain dump — can help you get out of your head and back into peace. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why graduation anxiety is a nervous system response, not a faith failure The fear underneath the fear (it's not really about graduation) How losing familiar structure triggers anxiety, even when you have a plan How performance-based identity makes transitions harder Step-by-step instructions for a brain dump How to use a brain dump as a form of prayer You don't have to have it all figured out to find peace. Peace is something you practice in the unknown — not after it. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →93 | Sick of that Insecure Feeling? Here's What Actually Builds Real Peace & Confidence
4w ago00:14:02Tap to summarizeThat insecure feeling that follows you everywhere — into the hallway, into your group chat, into your own head at 11pm — is exhausting. And when anxiety is in the mix, it only gets louder. In this episode, we're talking about what insecurity actually is, why your anxious brain turns it into a full-time job, and what genuinely builds the kind of confidence and peace that doesn't depend on everything going right. Spoiler: it's not about finally saying the perfect thing or becoming someone else. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What insecurity really is — and why it's not a faith failure How anxiety and insecurity team up to keep you stuck in an overthinking loop Why the finish line of "good enough" doesn't exist — and what to chase instead What 2 Timothy 1:7 actually means for your confidence One simple practice to interrupt the spiral when it starts You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to start. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →92 | I Thought Moms Were My Audience — You Proved Me Wrong
May 100:07:52Tap to summarizeYa girl made a call in April, and it didn't land. So today, I'm doing what I tell teen girls to do all the time — owning it, course-correcting, and moving forward without shame. Here's the truth: I looked at some data back in March and assumed moms were my primary audience. I pivoted the show toward them. Turns out? The majority of you listening are teen girls — and you let me know. I heard you, baby sis. And I'm coming back to you. In this episode, I share what happened, why it matters, and why owning your mistakes without falling apart is one of the most powerful things you can do. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The assumption I made — and why it was wrong What the real data (aka you) told me A genuine apology, no fluff attached Why course-correcting without shame is a skill worth building What this show is really about — and who it's really for If you've ever felt like you don't have a safe adult in your corner, this episode is for you. That's exactly why this show exists. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →91 | Your Stressed Teen Girl Keeps Withdrawing - Here's What She Wishes She Could Tell You {Pt 4/4}
Apr 2800:18:32Tap to summarizeIf you've ever watched your daughter pull away and wondered whether to push, back off, or just wait — this one's for you. In this episode, we're talking about what's actually happening when your stressed teen girl withdraws. Not the behavior you see on the surface, but what's driving it — and why your response matters more than you might realize. We'll break down the anxiety-avoidance loop, what emotional withdrawal actually feels like from Emma's side of the door, and the one tactical shift that can change the dynamic without forcing or enabling. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why avoidance isn't defiance — it's your daughter's brain doing exactly what it was designed to do The difference between behavioral avoidance and emotional withdrawal (and why both matter) Why pushing harder usually backfires — and why doing nothing does too The "stay curious, not corrective" approach and how to use it in real moments What Emma needs to hear from you before she'll ever open up Your daughter's withdrawal is not about you. It's about a nervous system trying to protect her from something that feels bigger than she knows how to handle right now. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off — www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
Transcribe →90 | Her Body Is Telling You Something: Anxiety Symptoms Your Anxious Teen Can't Explain {Pt 3/4}
Apr 2400:19:07Tap to summarizeThe doctor said everything was fine. But she's still waking up with stomachaches on school days, still getting headaches before anything high-stakes — and you're starting to wonder what you're missing. You're not missing it. Her body is actually telling you the truth. In this episode, we're talking about the connection between anxiety and physical symptoms in teen girls — why it's real, what it looks like, and what you can do about it. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why anxiety symptoms often show up in the body before they ever show up in words The most common physical signs of anxiety in teen girls — and why they're not manipulation The patterns to watch for (hint: it's not that she has symptoms, it's when) Why "the doctor said you're fine" can actually make anxiety worse One simple, practical phrase to try the next time her body is saying what her words can't Your daughter is not being dramatic. She is not trying to get out of something. Her body is doing exactly what a nervous system under pressure is designed to do — and now you'll know what to do with that. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off - www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching
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