Podcast Episodes

Validation Trap — How Seeking Approval from Your Teen Keeps You Stuck | Mindset #3 | Ep. 67

As a mom navigating the complexities of parenting teens, it’s easy to fall into the habit of looking to our kids for emotional validation, approval, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Catastrophizing — The Trap That Keeps Moms Anxious, Overthinking, and Bracing for the Worst | Mindset #2 | Ep. 66

I used to think I was just being prepared. But what I’ve come to realize is that I was stuck in a mindset trap: catastrophizing—constantly imagining …

2 years, 4 months ago

Confirmation Bias — The Mindset Trap That Distorts How Moms See Their Teens | Ep. 65

In this episode, I open up about the powerful and often invisible mindset trap of confirmation bias, and how it can deeply impact our parenting exper…

2 years, 4 months ago

Running Out of Time Parenting Teens — Letting Go of Guilt and Holding On to What Matters Most | Ep. 64

When I first heard the statistic that we spend 90% of our time with our kids by the time they turn 18, my heart sank. That number hit me like a wave …

2 years, 4 months ago

Redefining Success as a Mom — A Mindset Shift for Parenting Teens and Letting Go | Ep. 63

If success as a mom isn’t about perfect grades, college acceptances, or constant hugs and thank-yous, then what is it really about?

In this episode, …

2 years, 4 months ago

Lifelong Connection in Motherhood with Your Big Kids - Special Guest Esther Joy Goetz | Ep. 62

I was honored to have author, influencer, connector and founder of Moms of Bigs, Esther Joy Goetz join me to talk about the lifelong journey of being…

2 years, 4 months ago

Letting Go of the Pressure to Make Everyone Happy — A Mindset Shift for Moms of Teens | Ep. 61

This episode came to life during a family vacation—what should’ve been a chance to unwind but turned into a mirror reflecting how hard I still am on …

2 years, 5 months ago

Letting Go on College Move-In Day — A Mindset Shift for Moms of Teens Stepping Into the Empty Nest | Ep. 60

College drop-off is coming, and the countdown has begun. Whether you're sending your first or your last off to school, this episode is about the tida…

2 years, 5 months ago

The Dream Teen Checklist: Special Group Coaching Edition | Ep. 59

Join me for a sneak peak into one of Small Jar's recent Group Coaching Workshops, where we explore the topic of relationships, particularly the dream…

2 years, 5 months ago

The Problem with “Happy Thoughts” — Why Real Peace in Parenting Teens Starts with Emotional Honesty | Ep. 58

I used to believe that if I could just change my thoughts, I’d feel better—less anxious, more calm, more in control. But when life as a mom of teens …

2 years, 5 months ago