Parenting, Relationships
Do you ever feel responsible for solving everyone else’s problems? Whether it’s your teen, your adult child, your partner, or even your friends, it’s easy to slip into fixing mode.
But what if constantly helping is actually weakening the relationship and leaving you feeling resentful?
In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, I’m teaching a skill that will help you support the people you love without over-functioning, people-pleasing, or taking on emotional labor that isn’t yours.
You’ll learn a simple framework that helps others feel understood, strengthens their confidence, and creates healthier relationships without you carrying the weight of everyone’s struggles.
If you’re a mom navigating parenting teens or adult children, or you want to stop feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why fixing other people’s problems often backfires
• The three inner voices that shape how we handle challenges
• How to respond when your teen, adult child, or spouse is struggling
• A simple way to support loved ones without reinforcing self-criticism or avoidance
• How to strengthen relationships without becoming the family problem solver
This is a powerful skill that builds emotional resilience, deeper connection, and more peaceful relationships.
Press play and learn how to stop fixing and start supporting.
🎧 If you liked this episode, you’ll like this one:
Tame Your Inner Critic on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/253-tame-your-inner-critic/id1434429161?i=1000616931135
Tame Your Inner Critic on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QFpXdcWBmCon14djNnQnq?si=mywnMgEoQJGrGVUp9F4ZYw
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Parenting
Your college kid is coming home… and you want it to go well.
You’re excited to see them. You’ve missed them. You can’t wait to hug them, cook for them, and have them back in your house again.
But here’s the thing most parents don’t realize.
The child who left for college is not exactly the same kid coming home. And your home is not the same place they left either.
This is a brand new stage of parenting.
In this episode, I’m sharing two simple but powerful things every parent should think about before their college student comes home for break. When you understand these dynamics, you can avoid unnecessary conflict, reduce stress in the house, and actually create a stronger connection with your young adult.
This quick listen will help you navigate college kids coming home for summer, holidays, or school breaks in a way that feels calm, respectful, and connected for everyone.
Take a few minutes to listen before they arrive. It might completely change how this visit feels.
Next steps:
*First – sign up for the FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP! It’s happening live and will set you and your family up for health and happiness: https://smbwell.com/event
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***Third, If you liked this episode, you’ll get a lot out of this one:
Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-with-kids-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-matters-so-much/id1434429161?i=1000721751621
Boundaries with Kids: Why It Feels So Hard (and Matters So Much) on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1B2mH5uGBvl6YkOedYkn4o?si=AFtAYKTETb6Q2nu3BwFhfA
🌟Get the full show notes and other links mentioned here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/405
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Parenting, Relationships
What if this holiday season you could walk into family gatherings feeling calm, grounded, and at peace—no matter what your relatives do? 🎄🕎
In this episode of The Love Your Life Show, Susie Pettit reveals a surprising secret that can help you handle the aunt who always criticizes your clothes, the dad who brings up politics, the uncle who drinks too much, or the sibling glued to their phone.
Instead of dreading the drama or wishing people would change, Susie will show you how this one mindset shift can free you from frustration, help you set boundaries that actually work, and let you enjoy your holidays in a whole new way.
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/71-how-lowering-your-expectations-helps-your-relationships/id1434429161?i=1000459268579
How Lowering Your Expectations Helps Your Relationships on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FX8n9nQk2d7hRAyUzJ6eV?si=N6K73wYJSvuCEkCM7p39rg
Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-can-you-have-boundaries-and-unconditional-love/id1434429161?i=1000581490495
Boundaries AND Unconditional Love on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M5zIyHvryHm26EiEbqXXF?si=1389340e9cf94cff
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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
Get the full show notes here👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/370
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Parenting
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
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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