Building trusting with a teenager who has shut down can feel daunting. When someone is so closed off, you start to doubt if anything you do is going to matter. In this episode, I share what happened before my son trusted that he could truly come to me about anything, and what changed. I also share the real trust-building things that help moms reconnect.

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Want to improve your parenting but don't know where to start? In this episode on intentional Christian parenting, I share the one question that transformed my approach to parenting: Who am I as a mom?

Discover how defining your parenting identity can help you move from reactive parenting to intentional, emotionally healthy parenting. Learn practical steps to create a clear parenting identity that guides you even under pressure.

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Have you ever promised yourself you'd stay calm with your kids, only to lose it hours later? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this powerful episode, I get vulnerable about my own struggles with emotional triggers and shares the science-backed strategies that completely transformed my relationship with my son.

Discover why "trying harder" to control your triggers doesn't work (hint: it's neuroscience, not willpower), and learn the GPS Reset™—a simple 3-step framework you can implement today to stop reactive parenting patterns before they damage your connection with your child.

Whether you're parenting teens, tweens, or reconnecting with adult children, this episode will help you understand the hidden cognitive biases sabotaging your best intentions—and give you a clear roadmap to become the emotionally safe parent your kids need.

G - Guardrails: Write your rules when calm. "If my chest tightens, I leave for 2 minutes. No exceptions." Put it on the fridge. Tell your kids.

P - Posture Flip: Do the opposite of your threat response. Step back. Sit down. Lower your voice. Signal safety to your brain.

S - Self-Check: Ask "Would 8am-me be proud of this next move?" Reconnect to your rational self.

Remember it like directions: When you feel lost, use GPS.

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This podcast provides general parenting education and support. It is not a substitute for professional mental health services. If you're experiencing severe parenting stress, depression, anxiety, or your child is showing signs of mental health issues, please consult a licensed therapist or counselor.

Most families are unknowingly missing the most powerful element of the Lord's Prayer, leaving them vulnerable to unnecessary stress and conflict.

God is the ultimate parent and Jesus shows us exactly how to pray to Him.

Praying like Jesus can help you bring more peace and love into your home when not everything is something you can control.

In this episode, I'm breaking down The Lord's Prayer and how you can use it to pray over your family.

If you want to take a Biblical approach to parenting so that you can break cycles of conflict, connect with your kids, and change your family legacy, I invite you to learn more about my program The Relationship Reset: Biblical Parenting for the Proverbs 31 Mom. https://thecyclestops.com

If you're an overwhelmed mom looking for support from other moms in a safe, private space, join my free community The Legacy Changers Lounge. https://peaceprotectionprogram.com

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A mom specifically asked me how to handle dealing with her kids' big emotions and I had way too much to say on this topic to simply write a comment. In this episode, I tell you the truth about how we process our kids' emotions and offer some suggestions on how to not take them personally.

If you want to take a Biblical approach to parenting so that you can break cycles of conflict, connect with your kids, and change your family legacy, I invite you to learn more about my program The Relationship Reset: Biblical Parenting for the Proverbs 31 Mom. https://thecyclestops.com

If you're an overwhelmed mom looking for support from other moms in a safe, private space, join my free community The Legacy Changers Lounge. https://peaceprotectionprogram.com

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, or mental health professional. The insights and strategies I share are based on my personal experiences and years of coaching. They’re meant to guide, inspire, and support your journey, but they’re not a substitute for professional advice.

If you’re experiencing mental health challenges, please seek help from a licensed therapist or healthcare provider.

Have you ever wondered if your stress and reactions made you a narcissistic mom?

In this episode, I share the truth about the difference between narcissistic parenting and stress-driven reactivity—and why most moms who carry this fear aren’t narcissists at all.

You’ll learn how to face the guilt, take accountability, and start repairing your relationship with your kids today.

If you want to take a Biblical approach to parenting so that you can break cycles of conflict, connect with your kids, and change your family legacy, I invite you to learn more about my program The Relationship Reset: Biblical Parenting for the Proverbs 31 Mom. https://thecyclestops.com

If you're an overwhelmed mom looking for support from other moms in a safe, private space, join my free community The Legacy Changers Lounge. https://peaceprotectionprogram.com

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, or mental health professional. The insights and strategies I share are based on my personal experiences and years of coaching. They’re meant to guide, inspire, and support your journey, but they’re not a substitute for professional advice.

If you’re experiencing mental health challenges, please seek help from a licensed therapist or healthcare provider.

In this episode, I’ll show you why willpower and routines keep failing you, and how to build systems that protect your energy, your peace, and your connection with your kids.

If you want to take a Biblical approach to parenting so that you can break cycles of conflict, connect with your kids, and change your family legacy, I invite you to learn more about my program The Relationship Reset: Biblical Parenting for the Proverbs 31 Mom. https://thecyclestops.com

If you're an overwhelmed mom looking for support from other moms in a safe, private space, join my free community The Legacy Changers Lounge. https://peaceprotectionprogram.com

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, or mental health professional. The insights and strategies I share are based on my personal experiences and years of coaching. They’re meant to guide, inspire, and support your journey, but they’re not a substitute for professional advice.

If you’re experiencing mental health challenges, please seek help from a licensed therapist or healthcare provider.

Season 2 is here. And we’re starting with the truth: your teen pulling away doesn’t mean they don’t like you—it means they’re doing the messy work of becoming their own person. The way you lead during this stage determines whether they’ll come back close or keep running further away.

In this episode, I share:

• Why adolescence feels like rejection but is really brain development in action.

• The three leadership shifts every mom needs to make if she wants teens who actually enjoy being around her.

• The rising trend of estrangement between parents and adult kids—and how to avoid becoming part of that statistic.

• Why respect, accountability, and steady leadership are the foundation of connection that lasts into adulthood.

This isn’t about being the “cool mom” or the “strict mom.” It’s about becoming the kind of leader your teen trusts, respects, and yes—likes.

Join the free Legacy Changers Lounge This is where we take the conversation deeper. Inside my Skool community, you’ll find resources, tools, and a private group of moms breaking cycles and rebuilding connection with their kids. Join here: https://peaceprotectionprogram.com