Parenting & Relationships
Do you ever feel like people tune out when you’re trying to help? You’re listening, offering advice, maybe even sharing your own story…but somehow, they shut down?
In this episode, I break down the powerful communication skill of active listening. It’s a simple, often overlooked tool that deepens connection and builds trust in your relationships.
Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or a leader, learning how to listen without fixing can transform how others respond to you. I will walk you through the four essential steps of active listening in relationships, how to recognize the type of conversation you’re in (thanks Charles Duhigg!), and why your good intentions might be missing the mark.
If you want to improve communication, connect more deeply with your kids, or stop feeling like you’re doing all the talking and none of the bonding, this episode is for you.
You’ll leave with tools you can use today to feel more confident, calm, and connected in the moments that matter most.
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-tool-less-drama-more-connection/id1434429161?i=1000658725819
Communication Tool: Less Drama, More Connection on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t8QgA2UAiFkB9a9XrZszU?si=7877a605f3f34350
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Parenting & Relationships
If you’ve ever felt guilty for setting limits or exhausted from repeating the same boundary over and over again…you’re not alone! And you’re not doing it wrong 💕
In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, we’re talking about the often-unseen emotional labor of parenting: setting and holding boundaries with our kids. As a mom myself, I know it’s hard work. And as a parent coach and parent educator, I know it’s possibly the most important work we’ll do as moms. So please tune in!
We’ll cover:
– Why boundaries are a form of love and safety
– Two harmful myths that make boundaries feel even harder
– A 3-step process for setting boundaries that actually stick
– What to do when your child resists (because they will)
If you’re trying to raise emotionally healthy kids without losing yourself, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to keep going.
Whether your kids are 5 or 35, this episode will help you. If you’re ready to stop wavering, stop over-explaining, and start feeling more CONFIDENT as a mom, this episode is for you.
Thanks for being the type of person who listens to shows like this! 💝
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-narcissists-and/id1434429161?i=1000711108596
How to Communicate with Narcissists and Emotionally Immature People on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FTaNbB8tCwPfI0sLyix92?si=0f79e90dbfcf4274
Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/367
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Parenting & Relationships
Parenting is one of the most important jobs on this planet, and one of the hardest. Listen in to learn what you can do to help yourself before and during the empty nest period.
In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I help you feel more confident as a parent by simplifying the things for you to focus on; whether your kids are still living at home or already flown.
I share real-life stories (including one that hit me recently) and give practical ways to feel less lost and more proud.
You’ll hear:
How to prepare yourself now while your kids are still home
The 3 parenting jobs that reduce drama and increase connection
What to do with the big feelings when they don’t need you anymore
How to start living a life that’s full, even when your house feels empty
Whether you’re in the thick of it or bracing for goodbye, this one’s for you.
Because love doesn’t end when they launch — and neither does your purpose.
Let’s grow through it, warrior 💛
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
5 Pillars of Parenting on Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-pillars-of-parenting/id1434429161?i=1000669104820
5 Pillars of Parenting on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nvB70p5Ufd1UcLS9ttyUT?si=xOFzRtIBRs-56Q1sdj0bIQ
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Parenting & Relationships
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one. In this episode, I share my personal journey from moving across the world at 51 to building a fulfilling social circle in just one year.
-Learn my four-step approach to making adult friendships that actually works—even when it feels awkward.
-Discover why friendship is just like dating,
-How to “go first” in social situations, and
-The mindset shift that changed everything for me.
✨Stop believing everyone else has the friends they need (research shows they don’t!) and start creating the connections you deserve.
If you liked this show, you’ll like these two:
Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-friendships-and-expiration-dates/id1434429161?i=1000601028706
Adult Friendships (and Expiration Dates?) On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Zb2lX5eRa7SwXl7KaLppb?si=ac5d0e00fc5645e5
Codependent to Interdependent On Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-codependency-cycle-want-match/id1434429161?i=1000614253533
Codependent to Interdependent On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mz2LLLPcERf6rLNf2fYwN?si=082bfba4789849c2
The codependent one
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Parenting & Relationships
Hey Warriors! In this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into something so many of us struggle with: how to truly support the anxious people in our lives—whether it’s your teen, young adult, or even your partner.
It’s easy to fall into habits of fixing, dismissing, or saying things we think are helpful but actually fuel their inner critic or inner rebel. I’m sharing how we can instead strengthen their inner coach, the voice that builds resilience and confidence, while staying calm and grounded ourselves.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help someone you love without taking on their anxiety, this episode is for you.
And then run on over to sign up for the Love Your Life School. The first five people who sign up get a free parenting consultation. Sign up here: http://TheLoveYourLifeSchool.com
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Apple Podcast: Is it the Inner Critic, Inner Rebel or Inner Coach? https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/love-your-life-show-personal-growth-mindset-habits/id1434429161?i=1000616931135
Spotify: Tame Your Inner Critic) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=8541a106760c475e
Apple Podcast: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/7-losing-strategies-in-marriage-and-parenting-teens/id1434429161?i=1000693864597
Spotify: 7 Losing Strategies in Marriage and Parenting Teens https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lSjLrUtzbxPxyT7pd5OXh?si=c696583b408c4974
To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://SMBwell.com/343
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Parenting & Relationships
Relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of our lives … .and, let’s be real, they can also feel like the most challenging.
In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I’m diving into the sneaky ways we sabotage the connections we crave. Whether it’s with your partner, your teens, your adult children, or your midlife friends, I’ll help you uncover the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, resentful, or disconnected.
I’m sharing personal stories (yes, I’ve been there!) and practical tips to help you shift these habits and bring more ease, joy, and understanding into your relationships.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the closeness you’ve been longing for, you don’t want to miss this episode and learning about the seven losing strategies in a relationship.
If you liked this show, you’ll love this one:
“The Top Ways to Ruin your Relationships” on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-ways-to-ruin-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000509202735
“The Top Ways to Ruin your Relationships” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EBQBlew8NV3eze5npy5dB?si=04a22383f9464b86
To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/342
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