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Criss Madrigal is a woman living the most aligned season of her life. She became a mother of three in just two years while juggling a demanding corporate career and family life. After losing herself in motherhood—advocating for her identical twins with complex medical needs and holding it all together—Criss experienced a deep awakening. Today, as a Sacred Alignment Coach, she guides women back to the remembrance of their soul, helping them reconnect with who they are and what they’re here to accomplish in this lifetime.

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1. Podcast Introduction & Call‑to‑Action

• Welcome to Parenting Teens Advice, Redefined – raw, tough conversations.


• Request to share each episode: “Even if it doesn’t resonate now, it could change a life later.”

2. Guest Spotlight: Criss Madrigal

• Sacred Alignment Coach, mother of three (identical twins with complex medical needs).


• Journey from “surviving” corporate motherhood to an “aligned season.”


• Struggles with advocacy for neuro‑divergent children and guilt around the neurotypical child.

3. Defining Advocacy

• Advocacy as partnership (mom + experts = collaborative problem‑solving).


• Distinguishing advocacy from controlling / fixing.


• “I’m the expert on my child; you’re the subject‑matter expert on your field.”

4. Advocacy Evolution as Kids Enter Their Teens

• Shift from parent‑driven advocacy to teaching children to self‑advocate.


• Preparing teens for high‑school IEP meetings, college, and workplace accommodations.

5. The “Dream Team” Model

• Parents as coaches, children as star players.


• Building a support squad: teachers, specialists, parents, the child.

6. Involving Teens in IEP & Planning Processes

• Having the teen sit in on meetings from the start; know what an IEP is and why it exists.


• Translating IEP language into teen‑friendly terms.


• Reinforcing wins: reminding kids of past successful self‑advocacy moments.

7. Communication Strategies with Schools

• One‑page PDF “Meet My Child” handout: photo, brief diagnosis, strengths/needs, contact info, useful articles/links.


• Early‑year teacher outreach to set tone and expectations.


• Establishing a manageable communication system (e.g., Friday email check‑in, Monday call).

8. Proactive vs. Reactive Parent‑Teacher Interaction

• Sending pre‑emptive notes on student mood/medication, not just “after‑the‑fact” alerts.


• Maintaining an open line: parents email teachers with home observations; teachers respond with classroom insights.

9. Teaching Advocacy at Home (Everyday Situations)

• Turning chores into negotiation opportunities (“I don’t want to fold dishes, can I do X instead?”).


• Encouraging kids to voice preferences, set boundaries, and contribute a plan for the day.


• Using small victories to build confidence for larger advocacy moments.

10. Managing Parental Emotions in Advocacy Settings

• Recognizing that angry parents are often fearful (graduation, friendships, safety).


• Asking “Who is caring for the parent?” – parental self‑care and emotional support.


• Practicing compassion both ways: parents toward teachers and teachers toward parents.

11. The Role of Professional Advocates

• When parents feel unequipped, hiring an advocate to teach rights and collaboration.


• The advocate’s goal is to transfer the skill so the family becomes self‑sufficient.

12. The Human‑Design Mention (Future Topic)

• Brief reference to using a child’s human‑design type to tailor communication & responsibility.

13. How to Connect with Criss Madrigal

• Find her via first + last name on social media.


• Join her Facebook community for high‑achieving women & soul‑led experts.


• Resources and ways to work together listed in the show notes.

14. Host Cheryl Pankhurst – Insight to Impact Coaching

• Cheryl’s role: creator of Insight to Impact, coaching moms of teens.


• Core promises: reconnect with true self, lead with purpose, clearer parenting, stronger relationships.


• Invitation to a no‑pressure, no‑pitch discovery call (details in show notes).

15. Closing & Final Call‑to‑Action

• Thank listeners, tease a possible third episode (human‑design).


• Reminder that transformation starts with the parent; encourage booking a call.

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