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The Holiday Overwhelm Moms of Teens Don’t Talk About — Part II | Ep. 77
We talk a lot about “being present,” especially during the holidays—but let’s be honest: as a mom of teens, sometimes the present moment feels more f…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Holiday Overwhelm Moms of Teens Don’t Talk About — Finding Calm, Connection, and Presence | Ep. 76| Ep. 76
As a mom of teens, the holidays hit differently now. I want to create joy, tradition, and connection—but underneath the twinkling lights is a quiet p…
2 years, 1 month ago
Letting Go on the College Tour — A Mindset Shift for Moms of Teens | Ep. 75
I used to think the college process was all about helping my teen succeed. But this past week, during a whirlwind of campus tours with one son and Pa…
2 years, 1 month ago
Emotional Reasoning — The Trap That Makes Moms Believe Their Anxiety, Guilt, and Fear Are Facts | Ep. 74
Have you ever felt anxious, guilty, or afraid—and assumed it meant something was wrong with your teen, your parenting, or even you? In this episode, …
2 years, 2 months ago
Identity Crisis — Letting Go, Losing Yourself, and Starting Again as a Mom of Teens | Ep. 73
When my son started to pull away, I panicked. I thought I was losing him—and, in many ways, I was. But what I didn’t expect was how much of myself I’…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Mindset Traps Moms Don’t Talk About — A Real Conversation on Perfection, Comparison, and Letting Go with Ali Flynn | Ep. 72
This week, I had the gift of sitting down with Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang In There, Mama, and a fellow mom walking the wild ride of raising teens…
2 years, 2 months ago
Personalization (aka Mom Guilt) — The Mindset Trap That Keeps You Stuck in Overthinking and Disconnection | Ep. 71|
Guilt used to drive my parenting. If my teen was struggling, it must have been something I did. If I lost my temper, I spiraled in shame. And if I tr…
2 years, 2 months ago
Perfectionism — Why Moms of Teens Struggle to Let Go and Still Don’t Feel Good Enough | Ep. 70
Being forced to slow down this week gave me the space to reflect on something that’s been simmering for a while: perfectionism. Not the kind we brag …
2 years, 3 months ago
All or Nothing — The Mindset Trap That Keeps Moms Overwhelmed, Burned Out, and Disconnected | Ep. 69
I used to believe that if I couldn’t do something perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing at all. That belief didn’t just show up in my goals—it showed up i…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Comparison Trap — How Moms of Teens Lose Confidence and Connection Trying to Measure Up | Ep. 68
I didn’t think I struggled with comparison—until I realized how often I measured my parenting, my kids, and even my worth against what I saw in other…
2 years, 3 months ago