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M. Aurelius
Higgs
Higgs
Founder, ParentWise · Author · Educator
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Secure Parents Create Secure Teens.
Secure Teens Create a Secure Future.
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Secure Teens Create a Secure Future.
About Marcus
M. Aurelius Higgs is the founder of ParentWise and creator of The Story Growth Method, a science-backed approach that helps multicultural, entrepreneurial parents move from creating a safe home to helping their teen build safety within themselves.
With over 20 years as an international educator across 10+ countries, Marcus translates developmental psychology into practical tools that build lasting family security from the inside out.
Credentials
Top 10 Guest on Podmatch.com — 5-star rating across 100+ podcast appearances
International educator across South Korea, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and beyond
Published author of two books, including the forthcoming A Parent's Guide: How to Create Security During Adolescence
Spoken word artist and co-founder of Certain Future Press
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Signature Talks
01
Create Security During Adolescence
How to Build Your Teen's Confidence to Face an Uncertain Future
- Discover why your teen's security is built on yours, and what that means for how you show up daily
- Identify the hidden patterns from your own upbringing that are quietly shaping your teen's emotional world
- Learn the difference between rescuing a struggling teen and supporting them, and why that difference builds or breaks confidence
02
Expand Your 3 Circles of Trust
Become Your Family's Foundation for a Secure Future
- Map the 3 Circles of Trust that every secure parent needs and where most teens are lacking
- Build weekly rituals that create real, consistent well-being before crisis demands it
- Learn to turn your teen's setbacks into shared moments that build self-trust and community belonging
03
The Motivation Switch
From Pressure to Purpose — Igniting Your Teen's Inner Drive
- Understand why pressure kills motivation and what actually sparks a teen's drive to pursue their own path
- Replace reactive parenting cycles with a purpose-first approach your teen can own
- Leave with a simple framework to turn "I don't care" into "I want to try"
Your uncertainty dissolves the moment you start to create toward a clear intentional future.
Forthcoming Book
What Others Say
Fantastic conversationalist with a wide variety of perspectives. Super knowledgeable in his field of work. Would highly recommend bringing him on as a guest.
Michael Read
Host, Rebuilding The Village Podcast
M. Aurelius makes for an amazing show. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation touching on critical issues of parenting and teaching tweens.
Dr. Almitra Berry
Host, Educational Equity Emancipation Podcast