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In this episode, we dive into the wild, emotional, totally unpredictable world of parenting preteens. Between the eye rolls, the tears, the mood swings, and the Oscar-worthy dramatics, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing something wrong — or if your kid has been temporarily replaced by a tiny tornado.

Spoiler: It’s normal. All of it.

We talk about what’s really going on behind those hormonal shifts, how to understand your preteen’s reactions (or overreactions), and most importantly, how you can stay grounded when everything around you feels chaotic. You’ll walk away with practical tools to stay calm, respond instead of react, and build connection during the years when connection feels toughest.

If you're navigating preteen drama and trying not to lose your cool in the process, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the madness.

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If you struggle with catastrophic thinking, overthinking, or your brain constantly jumping to the worst-case scenario, this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.

In today’s episode, we break down why anxiety lies to you, why your mind creates disaster scenarios that aren’t real, and how to stop an anxiety spiral before it takes over your entire day.

Perfect for moms dealing with mom anxiety, mental load burnout, intrusive thoughts, perimenopause symptoms, or just the emotional chaos of life right now.

You’ll learn:
• Why your anxious brain creates worst-case outcomes
• What catastrophic thinking actually is
• How to regulate your nervous system during a spiral
• Simple daily tools that reduce anxiety and calm your mind

This episode combines honest storytelling with real, practical mental health tools you can use immediately to feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control of your thoughts.

If you want real help with anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, or just want to understand your brain better… this is your episode.

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I blew up my entire life - then rebuilt it one tear at a time.

I didn’t plan to start over. But staying would’ve meant losing myself completely.

In this episode, I’m opening up about the real, raw, not-so-Instagrammable side of divorce — the shame, the unraveling, the grief, and the guilt that came with walking away from the life I thought I was supposed to have.

This isn’t just about divorce.
It’s about what happens when the version of motherhood you’re living no longer fits the woman you’re becoming.

If you’ve ever looked around and thought “This isn’t working” — this episode is your permission slip to choose peace, even when it’s messy.

You’re not failing.
You’re just finally listening to yourself.
And around here? That’s as common as it gets.

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