Anxiety feels like a storm—your chest tightens, thoughts race, and your brain forecasts worst-case scenarios. But what if the way you're trying to escape anxiety is actually keeping you stuck in it longer?In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, we explore the powerful metaphor of the buffalo and the storm. While most people run FROM their fears, there's a better way: turning INTO the discomfort.Discover why avoidance creates more anxiety, how your nervous system is trying to protect you (even when it overestimates danger), and the three simple anchors you can use to stay steady when anxiety hits.This episode is for parents who want to help their teens build confidence, and for teenagers who are ready to stop letting fear control their lives.---WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ Why avoiding anxiety actually makes it worse (the science behind fear circuits)✅ The buffalo vs. cow metaphor: How to move THROUGH storms instead of around them✅ 3 practical anchors to manage anxiety in real-time: • Control Your Body: Breathing techniques that calm your nervous system • Control the Frame: How to tell the difference between discomfort and actual danger • Control Your Direction: Taking one small step forward when fear shows up✅ How to build confidence through "survived discomfort"✅ Why relief isn't the same as freedom

WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:• Parents of anxious teens looking for practical strategies• Teenagers struggling with anxiety and fear• Anyone who feels controlled by their worries• Families wanting to build resilience and courage• People tired of running from their fears

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Feeling exhausted at the end of the day—but not because you’re overworked? You might be stuck on autopilot. In this episode, Tanner Clark uncovers the real reason burnout hits teens and adults alike: your habits are running your life, not your intentions.

Learn how to:

• Spot the habit that’s secretly draining your energy

• Break the “hamster wheel” cycle of repetitive, unfulfilling days

• Take one small, intentional action that moves you closer to who you want to be

Stop wasting your energy on autopilot. One second of awareness. One habit rewritten. That’s all it takes to reclaim your days.

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burnout, teen motivation, habit change, productivity, mindset, energy management, teen focus, mental clarity, daily habits, personal growth

What if the life you imagine—the freedom, the peace, the version of you that feels aligned and fulfilled—doesn’t require extraordinary talent, massive motivation, or perfect discipline?

In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner Clark breaks down a powerful truth most people overlook: real transformation comes from being consistently average.

We tend to overestimate what we can do in a single day and underestimate what consistent, simple effort can do over time. Whether you’re working toward better health, stronger relationships, personal growth, or long-term success, the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn’t closed by intensity—it’s closed by consistency.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to be special to change your life. You just need to keep showing up.

• Why consistency matters more than motivation or talent

• What “consistently average” really means—and why it works

• How small, daily actions compound into massive life change

• Why quitting is the biggest obstacle holding most people back

• How to rest and reset without giving up on yourself

• The importance of celebrating small wins instead of ignoring them

• How routines and habits turn discipline into identity

• Simple mindset shifts that help you push through doubt, fear, and resistance

• How one second of strength can change the direction of your day—and your life

You don’t have to run up the mountain.
You don’t have to take huge steps.
You just have to take the next step—and then another.

The future version of you is already waiting. Every day you choose to show up, even at 40%, you’re moving closer. Being consistently average isn’t settling—it’s the fastest path to becoming who you’re meant to be.

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• Reflect on one small action you can take today—and commit to it

Remember: if you choose to show up for your life, life will show up for you.

Go find your one second of strength… and be happy.

Where does real wisdom actually come from?

In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, we explore why wisdom isn’t intelligence—it’s experience, and why so many of life’s most important lessons are learned through failure, not school or success.

Using a personal story with his daughter, Tanner breaks down:

• Why parents are often right—not because they’re perfect, but because they’ve been wrong before

• How failure and life experience create wisdom faster than knowledge alone

• Why teens naturally resist advice during identity formation

• How parents can share wisdom without sounding controlling

• The difference between learning through scars and learning through borrowed experience

This episode is for growth-minded parents who want to guide without lecturing, and teenagers who want independence without unnecessary regret.

You’ll learn:

• Why wisdom comes from experience, not IQ

• How to shorten your learning curve by listening

• When failure is necessary—and when it’s optional

• How humility accelerates personal growth

You’re allowed to learn the hard way.
But if someone offers you wisdom they paid for with experience, this episode challenges you to listen—before you have to learn it yourself.

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Why does motivation feel harder than ever—even when you want more for your life?

In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner Clark breaks down the hidden cost of cheap dopamine—the instant rewards we get from phones, social media, scrolling, gaming, and constant entertainment.

This isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline.
It’s about how our brains are being trained to avoid discomfort—and how that slowly reshapes our identity.

Tanner explains:

• Why cheap dopamine feels good now but steals confidence later

• How avoiding discomfort rewires the brain to quit early

• Why motivation doesn’t come before action—it comes after

• The small, powerful choice that begins rebuilding self-respect and mental strength

This episode is especially relevant for teens, parents, and educators who are seeing rising anxiety, lower resilience, and a growing fear of hard things.

You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need one moment where you don’t chase the easy reward.

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What does real strength actually look like for teenagers today?

In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner breaks down the 5 Pillars of Strength that help teens (and adults) build confidence, emotional resilience, and long-term success — without pretending life is easy.

This isn’t about being tough all the time.
It’s about learning how to use one second of strength when it matters most.

• Courage – Doing the hard thing even when fear is loud

• Vulnerability – Being real instead of pretending you’re fine

• Empathy – Understanding others without losing yourself

• Resilience – Getting back up when life knocks you down

• Consistency – Small daily actions that build real confidence over time

Rather than trying to “fix everything,” Tanner challenges listeners to choose just one or two pillars and start there.
One second of courage.
One honest conversation.
One small act of consistency.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure of yourself — this episode gives you a new definition of strength and a practical way to start building it today.

This episode offers language you can use at home to talk about strength, confidence, and emotional growth — without lectures or pressure.

• Why strength isn’t about perfection or confidence

• How one second of courage can change your direction

• Which pillar to focus on when life feels heavy

• How small habits quietly build unshakable resilience

• Why vulnerability is not weakness — it’s leadership

You don’t need to master all five pillars at once.
You just need one moment of intention.

🎧 Listen in, choose your pillar, and take your next Second of Strength.

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New Year's resolutions are great and al buuuut, they are rarely the answer to help you get to where you want to be, reach your potential and create the life you want.

Why? Because the answer is most likely not don't more but don't less. Addition by subtraction is the simplest way to reach your lofty goals.

And even more, this simple truth is the answer: You know what a not successful year looks like, right? You know that don't more of the same crap isn't the answer. You know that at the end of this year, if you are still scrolling your phone too much or staying stuck in toxic relationships that you won't be happier.

So? It's time to let go of a few things and this episode is going to help you do it.

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Who are you? Maybe you don't know yet...or you're having a midlife crisis. It's OK to not know who you are or what you want to be yet. It's also OK to decide it's time for a change.

In most cases, our teenagers are still trying to figure it out - which is OK!! Life is a journey of learning, trying, growing, and adapting. In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, we explore how to help ourselves—and our teenagers—figure out who we are so we can move forward.

We'll dive into the Identity Information Theory, from psychology, which was created by James Marcia. The theory will help you know where you or your teen are on the path to who you are.

This episode is your reminder: It’s okay to not have all the answers. Growth comes from trying, failing, and adapting. Whether you’re helping your teenager find their strength or rediscovering your own, you’ll leave this episode ready to help your teen embrace the shifts that come from life.

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