Podcast Episodes

24. Reframing Failure: The Critical Parenting Shift That Builds Resilient Teenage Sons

In today's episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, we're breaking down failure – what it really means and how loosening our grip on it allows our sons…

1 year, 1 month ago

23. Gaining Perspective When Parenting Gets Hard: A Simple Framework for Handling Your Teenage Son's Most Challenging Moments

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your son's attitude, door-slamming, eye-rolling, or other challenging behaviors, you're not alone. Every mom experie…

1 year, 2 months ago

22. From Conflict to Connection: How to Rebuild Trust After a Fight with Your Son

In today's episode, I'm sharing my proven BRIDGE method for reconnecting with your teenage son after arguments. You'll learn exactly what to say (and…

1 year, 2 months ago

21. Stop Managing Your Teen Son's Life: 5 Ways to Build Independence Without Feeling Like the Mean Mom

If you've ever felt guilty about letting your son struggle, or found yourself managing every aspect of his life (hello, checking those missing assign…

1 year, 2 months ago

20. The Truth About Mom Guilt: Why Your Parenting Mistakes Aren't Ruining Your Teen (And How to Use Them)

As moms raising teenage boys, we often feel like we're failing when we're actually just... parenting. If you've ever felt that gut punch of guilt aft…

1 year, 2 months ago

19. The #1 Parenting Secret That Will Transform Your Relationship With Your Teenage Son (And Why Nothing Else Matters)

If you're exhausted from the constant power struggles, feeling disconnected from your son, or worried that your relationship is slipping away – this …

1 year, 3 months ago

18. Raising Teen Boys: 6 Game-Changing Truths I Had to Learn the Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)

If you've ever sat on the couch worrying about your teen son's future (like I did), or found yourself overthinking every parenting decision, this epi…

1 year, 3 months ago

17. Parenting Through Anxiety: A Powerful Framework to Calm Mom Stress and Help Your Teenage Son

Crushing Mom Anxiety and Raising Confident Sons

Today's episode is full of raw, real-talk frameworks for managing mom anxiety and supporting teenage …

1 year, 3 months ago

16. Stop the Nagging: How to Break Free from Negativity Bias While Raising Teen Boys

If you're exhausted from nagging, worrying about your son's future, or caught in negative thought patterns, you're not alone – it's actually your bra…

1 year, 3 months ago

15. Decision Making Help for Moms: How to Build Trust When You're Overwhelmed

Discover how to handle the 35,000+ daily decisions that come with being a mom of boys. Learn a powerful 4-step framework for making better choices, e…

1 year, 3 months ago