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The 12 Holiday Mindset Traps — Why Moms of Teens Feel So Much Pressure This Season | Ep. 81
The holidays are supposed to be magical—but if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling more stress, anxiety, and guilt than peace and joy. In this ep…
2 years, 10 months ago
Mind Reading — The Mindset Trap That Fuels Guilt, Overthinking, and Disconnection for Moms of Teens | Ep. 80
As a mom of teens, I used to spend so much time trying to read between the lines—guessing what my kids were thinking, how they were feeling, and whet…
2 years, 10 months ago
Fear of the Unknown — The Mindset Trap That Keeps Moms Anxious and Stuck as They Launch Teens | Ep. 79 | Ep. 79
There’s a moment in motherhood when you look up and realize your teen is about to take flight—and suddenly, everything about the future feels uncerta…
2 years, 10 months ago
Labeling — The Mindset Trap That Damages Connection and Shapes How Moms See Their Teens | Ep. 78
As moms of teens, it’s so easy to fall into the habit of labeling—our kids, our partners, even ourselves. We call them lazy, dramatic, gifted, or reb…
2 years, 10 months ago
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, 11 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 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’…
3 years 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…
3 years ago