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Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your Relationship with Your Teenager and Create More Peace in Your Home

Are you an LDS mom who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by parenting your teen—and wonders if you"re the only one who finds this so hard? This podcast helps LDS moms who are tired of nagging, arguing, and punishing improve your relationship with your teenager and create more peace in your home. Each week, you"ll learn a simple way to think differently about the challenges you"re facing so you can: -Build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your teen—even when their choices

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95: Too Strict or Too Soft? How LDS Moms of Teens...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/07/02

Many LDS moms of teens find themselves leaning too far toward control or too far toward keeping the peace. When you feel disconnected from your teen, or super exhausted in your parenting, those emotions can be clues of which way you are leaning. In this episode, we'll talk about how to find the balance between "laying down the law" and getting walked on--so you can feel connected, AND at peace. Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that

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12:19

94: Your Teen Was Involved in Cyberbullying. Now What?

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/06/25

What would you do if you found out your daughter had texted some mean things in a group text? In this Choose Your Own Adventure episode, you'll see how the exact same parenting challenge can unfold in two very different ways depending on the thoughts you choose and the mom you decide to be. One path leads to fear, shame, and disconnection. The other leads to confidence, compassion, and a stronger relationship with your teen. Listen in to see how much agency you have even when your teenager makes

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14:32

93: The Truth About Your Teen's Mistakes (That Most...

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2026/06/18

The more determined you are to keep your teenager from making mistakes, the better mom you are...right? Maybe not. In this episode, we'll challenge a common belief that keeps many LDS moms stuck in fear and explore a different way of thinking about mistakes, agency, and your role as a mom. ------------------------- Wanna change your mind about your teenager's mistakes? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything.It will help you feel more parent with more faith. :) You'll discover:

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15:04

92: Why Trying Harder to Get Your Teen to Make Good...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/06/11

You love your teenager and want what's best for them. But what if some of the things you're doing to help them make wise choices—reminding, lecturing, correcting, even worrying—are actually making it LESS likely that they'll make good decisions? In this episode, we'll explore why trying harder often backfires and what to do instead if you want more connection, trust, and respect in your relationship with your teen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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91: The 5 Words That Are Keeping You Constantly...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/06/04

If you've been worrying about your teenager, or feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode might completely change how you think about your job as a mom. Listen in to discover the difference between influence and control—and why understanding that difference can help you enjoy parenting more without loving your kids less.

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11:52

90: Feeling Frazzled? Stop Doing This One Thing

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2026/05/28

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or like you're carrying too many things at once, this episode is for you. I'm sharing one small habit that seems harmless in the moment, but can slowly create a surprising amount of stress, clutter, and emotional overload. In this episode, you'll learn why your brain has such a hard time relaxing when too many things are left unresolved—and the simple shift that can help you feel calmer, lighter, and more present in your life again. This

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17:07

89: The Hidden Contract That's Making You Miserable...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/05/21

You might not realize it, but there's something quietly shaping how you show up as a mom every day—and it's probably making you more frustrated, more exhausted, and more stuck than you need to be. In this episode, I'm talking about the "hidden contract" so many of us are unknowingly living by, how it forms, and why it keeps you feeling miserable even when you're trying so hard to do everything right. And then I'll show you a simpler, more freeing way to think and relate to your kids that can change

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14:41

88: The Invisible Barrier Between You and Your...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/05/14

If you deeply love your kids and want to enjoy and connect with them more, but you also feel unseen or unappreciated as a mom sometimes, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the surprising reason feeling unappreciated can make connection harder—and the mindset shift that can help you feel more emotionally available, joyful, and connected with your family again. You'll learn how to stop depending on your kids to create appreciation for you and start creating it from the inside out. Feeling a little

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11:01

87: The Art of Holding Space Part 2 // Witnessing...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/05/07

In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about holding space for your kids and turning that same practice inward. I'll show you what it looks like to hold space for yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and why most of us tend to either coddle or criticize instead. We'll talk about a gentler, more powerful option—and why learning to hold space for yourself is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and everyone in your family. Feeling a little worn down as

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86: The Art of Holding Space: Becoming Someone Your...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/04/30

In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful relationship skill that can completely change the way you connect with your teen: holding space. I'll show you how to stay present without agreeing, fixing, or shutting them down—so your kids actually want to talk to you. If you've ever wondered how to become a safe place for your teenager, especially when conversations get hard, this is a skill you'll come back to again and again—and one you can use in just about any

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13:24

85: Savoring THIS Version of Your Life

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2026/04/23

When you start to see your life as a "version" that won't last forever, even the noisy, messy, repetitive moments take on a different kind of meaning. In this episode, I'll walk you through two practical ways to savor the season you're in right now (without pretending it's perfect), so you can feel more present, more patient, and a little more joyful. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their

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84: The Freedom of Accepting Trade-Offs

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2026/04/16

If you've ever felt like your life should be better than it is—or like no matter how hard you try, it's never enough—this episode is for you. I'm sharing a simple perspective shift that has helped me loosen my grip on perfectionism and feel more joy in my everyday life. We'll talk about how perfectionism shows up as a resistance to trade-offs, and how accepting that any decision will be 50/50 can bring more clarity, freedom, and peace. This one has been a game changer for me—and I think it will be

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83: Are You Sure You Want to Hate That?

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2026/04/09

In this episode, I'm inviting you to pause and really consider something simple but powerful: do you really want to hate things? It's easy to take a public figure, someone who was rude, your own body, or even something like technology and turn it into the enemy. But when you create a bad guy, then YOU are the one who has to feel the hatred and negativity when you think about it. I'll walk you through how this pattern quietly drains your energy, shapes how you show up, and pulls you away from the

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16:18

Ep 82: A New Way To Think This Easter: Walking in...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/03/29

This week, I'm sharing a special Easter episode about what it really looks like to walk in newness of life. If you've been carrying a heavy story—something painful, unfair, or hard to let go of—I want to offer you a different way to think about it. In this episode, I'll walk you through how to release what's been weighing you down, shift the story you've been telling, and step into more light, freedom, and peace this Holy Week. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3

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Ep 81: What If Joy Includes...This?

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/03/26

What if joy isn't found in a perfectly smooth, problem-free life—but in the middle of the interruptions and disappointments? In this episode, I share how our expectations can quietly steal our joy, and how shifting from resistance to acceptance can change everything. From sleepless nights to plans that don't go as hoped, what if none of it is in the way of your joy… but actually part of it? Here's the link to the Count It All Joy Song by Natalie Layne I mentioned on the podcast. It's so good! :)

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Ep 80: The Acceptance Paradox

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/03/19

In this episode, I'm sharing a simple idea that sounds a little backwards at first: the more we fight our emotions, the further we get from being able to change them. I talk about what happens when we stop telling ourselves we shouldn't feel what we're feeling and instead learn to accept it with honesty and curiosity. Paradoxically, that acceptance is often the very thing that makes real change possible. If you've ever felt stuck trying to force yourself to be more patient, grateful, or loving, this

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Ep 79: When Parenting Feels Heavy

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/03/12

If you are a parent, there will be days where you will feel worn out, sleep deprived, and spent. That's just part of the deal. But there is a certain type of exhaustion--one that is created by the way we THINK about our kids--that is actually optional, that doesn't have to keep beating you down. Tune in to this week's episode to find immediate relief from the resistance that might be quietly draining the joy from your parenting. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3

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Ep 78: The Surprising Solution to Resentment and...

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/03/05

If you've been feeling quietly resentful… stretched thin… or just more exhausted than you think you "should" be, this episode is for you. Relief might be closer — and simpler — than you think. What if the real source of your burnout isn't what you've been blaming — and the solution isn't about trying harder? This perspective might surprise you.

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Ep 77: 3 Common Beliefs Worth Questioning

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/02/26

In this episode, I'm inviting you to open the drawers of your mind and try on a few beliefs you may have been wearing for years. What if the goal isn't to be happy all the time? What if you actually do have enough time? And what if loving people is never unsafe? I'll walk you through three common beliefs most of us accept as facts—and show you how questioning them can create more peace, intention, and freedom in your relationships and your life. If you're ready to clear out some mental clutter, this

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Ep 76: Optional Beliefs

Parenting Teens for LDS Moms: Improve Your... ·

2026/02/19

Here's something most people don't realize: Your thoughts are optional. Everything you think inside of your mind, even if it FEELS like a fact, is actually just a story you tell from your own point of view. Which is great news, actually, because when you're feeling hurt, frustrated, unappreciated, or stuck, you can examine your story and decide if you want to believe something new. I think you'll be surprised how freeing this can feel. :) Curious about coaching? Schedule a free mini session

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