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Life After 12th

Life After 12th

Written by: Jay DuSold
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The life After 12th podcast is for parents of career-confused teens and twenty-somethings who are concerned and trying to help.

It's hosted by next-gen career guide Jay DuSold, who has been helping young people around the world identify a True Job Match since 2014.

You can learn more about Jay's unique career guidance program called the MapInMe Journey at https://lifeafter12th.com.

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Episodes
  • How False Negative Beliefs Become Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
    Feb 19 2026

    Today’s episode gets into how false negative thoughts can quietly turn into beliefs that shape real behavior, and why that process matters so much for teens and twenty-somethings who end up limiting their development and forfeiting their full potential without even realizing it.

    𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

    Use these prompts to start a discussion with your teen or 20-something on this issue:

    1. Do you think people can become convinced of things that are'nt true? Explain
    2. Do you think there is a connection between what people believe about themselves and their behavior? Explain.

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗜𝗻𝗠𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

    In just six weeks, students identify a True Job Match, create a thorough plan to get into the job, and address false, limiting beliefs so they’re free and clear to move forward with confidence. All the work is done together to ensure success, and there’s nothing to manage in between sessions. Learn more at https://link.lifeafter12th.com/s1e2ma...

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeafter12th

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAfterTwelfth/shorts

    TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafter12th

    Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeAfter12th

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 Want this in an email format delivered to your inbox every week? I got ya! Subscribe at https://lifeafter12th.com/la12emailoptin

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲

    Email: jay@LifeAfter12th.com

    WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17178554400

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    7 mins
  • Overcoming False Limiting Beliefs: The Mind Is Powerful and Dangerous
    Feb 11 2026

    Today’s episode kicks off a new Life After 12th theme on how young people can overcome false limiting beliefs that cause self-sabotage. We’ll define the difference between the mind and a mindset, explore why the mind is powerful enough to dictate actions, and why it can also be dangerous when it treats false perceptions as reality. If your teen or twenty-something is being influenced by negative, harassing thoughts that damage their self-esteem and keep them from making progress toward flourishing futures, this episode will help you understand what’s going on and why it matters.

    𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

    Use these prompts to start a discussion with your teen or 20-something on this issue:

    1. Do you think people can become convinced of something negative about themselves that’s not true?
    2. How do you think that impacts how they live?

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗜𝗻𝗠𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

    In just six weeks, students identify a True Job Match, create a thorough plan to get into the job, and address false, limiting beliefs so they’re free and clear to move forward with confidence. All the work is done together to ensure success, and there’s nothing to manage in between sessions. Learn more at https://link.lifeafter12th.com/podla12

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeafter12th

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAfterTwelfth/shorts

    TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafter12th

    Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeAfter12th

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁

    Want this in an email format delivered to your inbox every week? I got ya!

    Subscribe at https://lifeafter12th.com/la12emailoptin

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲

    Email: jay@LifeAfter12th.com

    WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17178554400

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    6 mins
  • Reflect to Detect: Critical Questions for Evaluating a Job of Interest
    Feb 4 2026

    This episode explains why it’s not enough for your teen or twenty-something to gather information about a job they’re interested in. They’ve got to slow down and reflect on what that information means for them, because research without reflection is like seeing without noticing. You’ll learn how to “reflect to detect,” uncover “don’t-haves” and “dislikes,” and use a simple red, yellow, green evaluation so they can spot deal-breakers before they invest time, money, or effort preparing for the position.

    𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

    You can request a free copy of all 45 reflection questions at https://lifeafter12th.com/jrb-reflection-questions/

    𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

    Know Before You Go

    The free resource connected to this episode is the "Know Before You Go" career exploration system. You’ll learn how your kid can easily identify a job of interest, discover the nine essential job facts using the Job Research Blueprint™, and how to use that intel to make an informed career choice. Request it at https://www.flipsnack.com/FE688FBBDC9/kbyg-ebook.

    𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

    Use these prompts to start a discussion with your teen or 20-something on this issue:

    1. Do you think reflecting on the facts about a job is just as important as discovering them?
    2. What could be the benefits of deep reflection on newly discovered facts about a job of interest?

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗜𝗻𝗠𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

    In just six weeks, students identify a True Job Match, create a thorough plan to get into the job, and address false, limiting beliefs so they’re free and clear to move forward with confidence. All the work is done together to ensure success, and there’s nothing to manage in between sessions. Learn more at https://link.lifeafter12th.com/s1e2mapinme.

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeafter12th

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAfterTwelfth/shorts

    TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafter12th

    Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeAfter12th

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁

    Want this in an email format delivered to your inbox every week? I got ya! Subscribe at https://lifeafter12th.com/la12emailoptin

    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲

    Email: jay@LifeAfter12th.com

    WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17178554400

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    8 mins
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