ABOUT ME

DR. SMITA DIPANKAR
M.B.B.S; D.A (Anaesthesia)

Mother of a Teenager

India's 1st TeenWisdom.inc Certified Teen Life Coach

Author of book "Simplifying Teenage"

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist

Certified Nutrition & Wellness Advisor

Host of "The Simplifying teenage" Podcast

My Professional Journey

I started my career as a Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist, after completing my post graduate degree in Anaesthesiology from Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital & LTMG, Sion Hospital.

Now, I have gained over 23+ years of experience working in the field of Anaesthesia in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai.

During this journey, I got introduced to the concept of Wellness & Skin Fitness by my Professor in Medical college.

When my family & I benefitted with the Wellness Program, I felt deep in my heart that I too should be equipped to help families to benefit with the same program as we did. So, later I took training in the field of wellness & became a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Advisor.

After personally benefitting with the skin fitness program, I trained & equipped myself to become a Certified Skin Fitness Consultant.

For more than a decade now, with the constant guidance of my mentors, my husband & I, along with our team, have & are still helping & guiding families to improve their health & move towards achieving Wellness & Optimal health.

MY JOURNEY AS MOTHER OF A TEENAGER

Along with all the above credentials as a professional, I am also a "TEENAGER's MOM".

As a mom, I too have faced the issues, most parents with teenagers face. Along with my busy professional practice, I did my best to understand my teen & help simplify the journey of adolescence.

During that process, I found that, in today’s world, most or almost all teenagers or adolescents from age 13 to age 19 years, face many ups & downs in their life due to Peer pressure, Academic stress, Competition, Low self esteem & many many more...

This actually inspired & motivated me to read a lot of Teen related books, research and find ways to understand my teen better & help & guide not only my Teen but also many other teens whom I knew in & around my neighbourhood.

Soon I became a GO TO MOM for many teenagers as they felt comfortable talking to me & sharing their feelings & issues with me.

It’s then that I realised there are many many teens & young adults out there who are going through these situations & even parents are not able to understand how to help them out.

It reminded me of my years as a teenager. Even though being a high achiever in school & college, with many friends, I remembered that I always wished deep down, that if I could have someone like a Life coach or a Mentor whom I could talk to & who could help me navigate through my teenage issues, lot many things could have changed in my personality & my life.

Yes, those things eventually did change in my life but in the later years as an adult when I got introduced to my mentors through the Wellness program. They have & are impacting my live positively till date.

MY HEART'S CALLING OF BECOMING A TEEN LIFE COACH

The more I researched about teens issues & their solutions, the more I felt that I wanted to help them Simplify Teenage.

It struck both my heart & mind, this is exactly what I wanted to do -
"Empower Teens & Young Adults".
This is my Heart’s calling.

I wanted to help, guide & equip Teenagers to navigate life’s uncertainties, discover their true passions & talents, develop a deeper understanding of who they are now, and who they want to become.

"Where there is a will, there is a way!”- Anonymous.

As a DIVINE APPOINTMENT, my heart's calling lead me to www.teenwisdom.com
One way lead to another & with the constant support & guidance of my Coach Tami Walsh & “TeenWisdom.inc” team, I trained to become a Certified Teen Life coach for girls.

While I was working towards empowering Teen girls, I was approached by mom's of teen boys. I realised teen boys also go through similar issues & they too will benefit with the guidance of a Life coach.

So, now here I am -THE PIONEER- THE 1st CERTIFIED TEEN LIFE COACH in India entirely focused towards Empowering Teen girls & boys to "SIMPLIFY TEENAGE."

MY JOURNEY SO FAR...

In the year 2020, when I started, life coaching for teenagers was not well known in India. The going was tough because parents, teachers and even people in the society didn't feel the need of a life coach for teenagers. Majority thought that teenage challenges are just a passing phase. The rebellious nature of teenagers was due to hormones or the teens were just over reacting to situations. Parents felt all problems with their teens could be solved either by shouting at them or slapping them or ignoring them or grounding them.

Inspite of this, my journey started with one friend who trusted me and gave it a try to find solutions for her daughter. The results she got very were better than she expected. This gave me a lot of motivation and I continued coaching one teen at a time. Though the beginning of my journey was slow since there was very little awareness in the society about Teen life coaching. It was tough, but I kept going because of what my mentor Tami had said, “Smita, since you are the pioneer (1st) teen life coach in India, it may be tough, as teen life coaching is not well accepted yet. But remember, when you coach one teen, you are not only empowering them, but you are also empowering their future generations.” This stayed with me and as i continued coaching one teen at a time, I realised, this is my calling, this is something I wanted to do till the time I leave this earth. Be there for teenagers, young adults and also their families.

So, with lots of online webinars and Youtube interviews, I slowly started creating awareness of what is Life coaching and why Life coaching is helpful for teenagers. One teen at a time, I continued coaching and teens kept coming back again and again as they saw the changes in themselves and they found a friend in me. When Covid happened, lots & lots of parents and teachers realised that the things I was sharing about teenage challenges were true and they actually experienced it 1st hand. Within a year, I had coached so many teens that it inspired me to write a book about my coaching experiences with them. In 2021, September, I published my 1st book "Simplifying teenage", which is an easy and powerful practical guide to simplify the teenage journey exclusively for teenagers, parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches and everyone who knows a teenager.

As I continued my journey of empowering teens, I also learnt a lot from them and their challenges. To reach more teenagers and their families with solutions to their day-to-day challenges, I started "The Simplifying Teenage podcast". where I share simple practices, techniques and wisdom that can make teenage more fun and magical.

Since then, I’ve worked with countless teens.

🔹 The Teens I Coach Say… "Smita is a understanding, compassionate, and a good friend—someone who creates a safe, non-judgmental space where we feel heard, valued, and empowered. She simplifies life’s challenges and struggles with fun, easy, practical and relatable solutions making life simpler, easier, and more fun for us teens and our parents, while staying true to authenticity and empathy".

🔹 People Say… "Smita has a calming presence that makes everyone feel instantly at ease. She has a rare gift—not just of being a teenager’s best friend, but also a trusted guide for their parents. Though she’s a private person, people naturally open up to her, knowing they will be heard without judgment. Whether through coaching or simply listening, she is always there for those who need her."

My Passion: I believe teenagers have massive potential but are yet often misunderstood. They are the most misinterpreted people in today's world. My passion is to stand up for them, help them rise above daily struggles, and become the best version of themselves. Being a parent, I also understand the struggles of parents trying to connect with their teens. Over the years, with my experience, I work with teens to bridge the gap with their parents, strengthening their relationships and making teenage years a smoother experience for both. I want to be their voice, stand by them so that society understands them better and believes in their potential.

My Dream: To make Forevermagicalteens™ the go-to place for all teenage solutions.

My Mission: “To simplify teenage for teenagers, young adults, and their parents.”

Every time a parent or a teen says thank you or remembers me for the change in their life, I feel fulfilled and motivated to keep working on my mission. This isn’t just my work—it’s who I am. I believe teenagers are magical— every teen deserves to be heard, understood, and empowered.

Let’s simplify teenage together!