Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
Recovery Is More Than Weight Gain.
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Welcome back, This week, I’ve been thinking about recovery in a different way. At the horse rescue where I volunteer, many of the horses arrive underfed. Some come with neglected hooves, untreated dental issues, or visible signs of physical hardship. The care priorities feel obvious. Nutritious food. But one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned isn’t about feeding schedules or supplements. It’s about safety. Some of these horses startle easily, are wary of human touch and hesitate before stepping forward. Their bodies may begin to regain weight but their nervous systems don’t immediately feel safe. Early on in my volunteering, I remember standing beside one horse thinking, "What am I actually doing here?" I was simply being present. Extending a hand. Letting her decide when to move closer. Ruth (founder of Heel & Hoof Horse Rescue) and the other volunteers gently reminded me: this is part of recovery. Learning to feel safe again internally is foundational. And I couldn’t help but think about the teen girl athletes I work with. When a young athlete is injured, we rightly focus on physical healing. But just like the horses, safety isn’t restored simply because the body begins to recover. An injured athlete may look better on paper. But internally she may still feel: Uncertain. Recovery is nervous system repair. It’s rebuilding trust in the body, mind, in oneself. At the rescue, healing often begins with presence. In my work with elite teen girl athletes, it begins the same way. Steady support. And when safety returns, strength follows. With so much gratitude, Chantal Chantal Menard Côté| Psychologist| Teen Coach| Part of the Pyramid Psychology Team - Inspiring teen girls to build unbreakable mindsets A special extended THP (the happiness path) Hangouts A relaxed hangout to create, move, connect, and spend time in nature! 👉 Are you in? Save her spot here |
Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets
Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
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