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Fight Like a Mother

Mar 30, 2022

Dr. Brad Reedy who has a Phd in marriage and family therapy has a unique perspective on teens who struggle.  He himself was a high school drop out, got involved with drugs and nearly died from an overdose as a teen.  He says his job isn't to give all the answers but he wants to teach people how to think about...


Mar 23, 2022

Therapist Carolyn Mohler discusses trauma and what it is, how to recognize it and how to manage it.  She defines trauma as not how an event affects you at the time, but how it affects you today and impacts your life.  What might be trauma for one person, the same event may not affect others in the same way.  

 

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Mar 16, 2022

Are you a safe place for you kids to land? Do they know you have their back?  Do they know you are on their team?  If they know they are loved and safe with you they will open up more.  Parenting is about a relationship, not a behavior monitor.

You have the power NOW to choose how you will respond in different...


Mar 9, 2022

Monica Packer and I chat about why self care and being a fulfilled, whole person is so important as a mom.  Monica talks about 3 levels of self care:

1. Basic: (fundamental habits,showering, movement, eating, sleeping).  Needs to be the most consistent to have a good foundation.

2. Indulgent: (pedicures, facials, lunch...


Mar 1, 2022

Why is it important to find your own voice?  How is it empowering? Why is it important to differentiate yourself from your children? My guest Kathleen Allen, active life coach shares her thoughts about finding ourselves.

It is all about embracing your whole, complete self and being able to offer that in your...