Confidence can take a major hit when a child is struggling with OCD or anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with teen coach Sharon West to explore how we can nurture self-confidence in our kids—even as they battle intrusive thoughts, worry, and fear.

Sharon shares insights from her 15+ years working with teens—as a life coach, foster mom, youth leader, and mom of three. Together, we talk about how to give kids space to build competence, how to model self-compassion and resilience, and why peer connection is a vital part of helping our kids feel a sense of belonging.

Sharon also introduces her virtual teen program, Connected & Skilled—a supportive group experience where teens can grow in confidence, practice life skills, and connect with like-minded peers in a warm, judgment-free space.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How anxiety and OCD impact a child’s self-confidence
Practical ways parents can build confidence without rescuing
The role of peer acceptance—and how we can’t create it, but we can support it
How Sharon’s “Connected & Skilled” program helps teens build skills and self-worth in community

🌸 Learn more and register for Sharon’s virtual teen program here:

https://natashadaniels.com/teen

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This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to