The Self-Centered Mom with Evelyn LeVasseur

How To Raise Self-Trusting Girls: 5 Parenting Strategies That Actually Work

In this episode of the Minding Mine podcast, I'm getting real about one of the most important things I'm doing as a mom - teaching my daughters to deeply trust themselves. While I'm still doing my own inner work and unlearning old patterns, I'm intentional about giving my girls the foundation I wish I'd had. Here are the five things I practice at home: 1. I let them disagree with me. I don't pull the "because I said so" card. Instead, I create space for respectful dialogue, genuinely listen to my daughters' perspectives, and celebrate them for speaking their truth — even when it's hard. 2. I ask questions instead of giving advice. When something happens at school or with a friend, I resist the urge to jump in and fix it. I validate, get curious, and guide my girls back to their own instincts — because I want the voice in their head to be theirs, not mine. 3. I apologize when I'm wrong. I'm human — sometimes I'm distracted, snappy, or checked out. When that happens, I own it, repair it, and move forward. I'm modeling that accountability and love can exist in the same breath. 4. I don't judge my body — or anyone else's. After years of dieting and shrinking myself, I'm intentional about never talking negatively about bodies in front of my girls. I talk about movement for strength, health, and stress relief — not for how it makes me look. 5. I let them watch me choose myself. My daughters see me record podcast episodes, lead groups, and take the stage — nervous and doing it anyway. That's the real lesson: trust isn't the absence of fear. It's moving forward even when your knees are knocking. Bonus tip: Don't underestimate the car ride conversation. Some of the best, most open moments happen in those 10–15 minutes after school. If this episode resonated with you, leave a comment, rate, and review the podcast. And as always — go live your life on your terms.     Follow Evelyn: Facebook: Evelyn LeVasseur [https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.levasseur] Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur [https://www.instagram.com/itsevelynlevasseur/] YouTube: Minding Mine  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_iWoOd0DdgAq-lj7s8a7w]  Free Guide: What Your Exhaustion Is Really Trying To Tell You [https://evelyn-levasseur-llc.kit.com/exhaustionguide] Apply To Work With Me: Here [https://forms.gle/dmgwRE49gLsm7YBw7]

Self-Forgiveness, Vulnerability & Marriage: Stacy Rocklein

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with coach, speaker, and author Stacy Rocklein, and we have an honest, layered conversation about forgiveness, loneliness, and emotional intimacy. We talk about the kind of loneliness that exists even inside good marriages. The kind that shows up in a room full of people. The kind that doesn’t go away just because you “have everything.” Stacy shares how her journey into forgiveness began when she realized she wasn’t actually forgiving — she was bypassing. Skipping over pain. Avoiding vulnerability. Holding it together. And how that created invisible distance in her closest relationships. We explore: * What forgiveness really means (and why it doesn’t require an apology) * The defense mechanisms we don’t realize we’re using * How loneliness can exist inside healthy relationships * Why self-forgiveness is the foundation for emotional intimacy * The burden (and power) of teaching someone how to show up for you * Why boundaries and forgiveness must work together * How our relationship with ourselves shapes every relationship we have * The generational shift happening in parenting and partnership * What to do when you don’t get the apology you hoped for * Why vulnerability is the antidote to loneliness We also talk about marriage — the difference between love as a feeling and love as a daily choice. And I share how releasing the belief that my marriage defined me changed everything. This conversation is deep, reflective, and honest. If you’ve ever felt unseen, emotionally disconnected, or stuck waiting for someone else to change first — this episode is for you. Stacy’s book, Forgive Without an Apology, expands on her forgiveness framework and her 21 Day Heart Cleanse. Connect with Stacy:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StacyRocklein [https://www.youtube.com/@StacyRocklein] Book at Amazon: https://a.co/d/jdiPiRk [https://a.co/d/jdiPiRk] Substack: https://substack.com/@stacyrocklein [https://substack.com/@stacyrocklein]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SRocklein [https://www.facebook.com/SRocklein] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyrocklein/ [https://www.instagram.com/stacyrocklein/] Connect with Evelyn:  Facebook: Evelyn LeVasseur [https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.levasseur] Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur [https://www.instagram.com/itsevelynlevasseur/] YouTube: Minding Mine  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_iWoOd0DdgAq-lj7s8a7w]  Free Guide: What Your Exhaustion Is Really Trying To Tell You [https://evelyn-levasseur-llc.kit.com/exhaustionguide] Apply To Work With Me: Here [https://forms.gle/dmgwRE49gLsm7YBw7]

Triggered Moms Raise Triggered Kids: Amy Haydak

Motherhood will expose you. Because it activates everything you haven’t healed. In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with licensed clinical social worker and parenting coach Amy Haydak, and we talk about what it really means to break generational cycles — while you’re still in the middle of raising your kids. Not after therapy. Not once you’ve “figured it out.” Right now.  We talk about emotional regulation. The real-life version. The grocery store meltdown version. The snapping over dishes version. The “why am I this angry?” version. Most of us weren’t taught how to feel. We were taught to behave. So now we’re raising children who feel out loud… and it’s confronting. In this conversation, we unpack: * Why you don’t even realize you’re activated half the time * What emotional regulation actually feels like in your body * The difference between authority and leadership * How subtle trauma shapes your reactions * Why your child isn’t being “defiant” — they’re dysregulated * What repair looks like when you mess up * How to reparent yourself while raising your kids We also talk about guilt — because once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it. But awareness is power. You don’t need to be a perfect mother, you need to be an intentional one. Cycle breaking isn’t about getting things right every time. It’s about raising kids who feel safe — not kids who fear disappointing you. If you’re tired of snapping and spiraling… If you want connection instead of control… If you feel like you’re healing and parenting at the same time… This episode is for you. Connect with Amy: https://www.facebook.com/amy.haydak [https://www.facebook.com/amy.haydak] Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ7Y3T54 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ7Y3T54] Follow Evelyn: Facebook: Evelyn LeVasseur [https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.levasseur] Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur [https://www.instagram.com/itsevelynlevasseur/] YouTube: Minding Mine  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_iWoOd0DdgAq-lj7s8a7w]  Free Guide: What Your Exhaustion Is Really Trying To Tell You [https://evelyn-levasseur-llc.kit.com/exhaustionguide] Apply To Work With Me: Here [https://forms.gle/dmgwRE49gLsm7YBw7]

How to Overcome Burnout and Reclaim Your Time: Stephanie Carter

Are you constantly busy, but still feeling unfulfilled? In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with burnout and wellness coach Stephanie Carter to unpack the truth about overwhelm, exhaustion, and why so many women over 40 feel disconnected from themselves. We explored: * Why burnout has become a “badge of honor” for women * The hidden cost of constant productivity * How to stop living on autopilot * Why intention—not busyness—creates fulfillment * The power of journaling and self-reflection * How to identify what actually brings you joy * Setting boundaries without guilt * Letting go of obligations that no longer serve you * Reclaiming your time after seasons of overwork * Why pouring into yourself first makes you a better partner, mother, and leader Stephanie shares how the stillness of COVID revealed just how burned out she had become—and how that awakening reshaped her career, priorities, and mission to help other women do the same. This episode is for the woman who: * Feels too busy to take care of herself * Struggles to answer, “What do I actually want?” * Puts herself last and calls it love * Knows she wants more peace, joy, and ease—but doesn’t know where to start You’ll walk away with practical tools for reflection, boundary-setting, and creating small, intentional shifts that change everything. Because burnout isn’t a requirement. And you don’t have to earn your worth through exhaustion. Connect with Stephanie Carter: Website: https://alignedandageless.com [https://alignedandageless.com] Email: Evelyn LeVasseur [https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.levasseur] Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur [https://www.instagram.com/itsevelynlevasseur/] YouTube: Minding Mine  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_iWoOd0DdgAq-lj7s8a7w]  Free Guide: What Your Exhaustion Is Really Trying To Tell You [https://evelyn-levasseur-llc.kit.com/exhaustionguide] Apply To Work With Me: Here [https://forms.gle/dmgwRE49gLsm7YBw7]

Stop Waiting On God: Faith, Purpose & Aligned Action: Patrice Washington

What if the life you’re praying for is waiting on you to move first? In this deeply honest and electric conversation, I sit down with transformational speaker, author, and founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. We explore the intersection of faith and action, purpose and performance, conviction and sovereignty. Patrice shares how she built her life through belief and aligned action — from losing a seven-figure business to rebuilding with clarity and calling. We talk about why chasing purpose is not a luxury, how faith becomes a crutch when we refuse to move, and what it truly means to “give God something to bless.” This episode is for the woman who: * Knows there is more for her but feels stuck in obligation * Believes in God but struggles to trust herself * Is tired of outsourcing her power * Feels intimidated by her own bigness * Wants to break generational patterns and lead differently Inside this conversation, we explore: * The difference between belief and the performance of belief * Why purpose isn’t optional — it’s your design * How intimidation often mirrors unclaimed potential * Why “lucky” is an insult * Goals vs. vision (and why confusing them keeps you stuck) * Faith + aligned action as co-creation * Breaking generational trauma through intentional living * Letting go of obligation and choosing sovereignty This is about becoming the woman who can hold the vision — not just reach it. Because you weren’t placed here accidentally. You were created on purpose, for purpose. And the only real loss is betraying yourself. If this conversation moves you, share it with someone who needs permission to stop waiting — and start moving. Follow Patrice:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheMoneyMaven www.patricewashington.com [http://www.patricewashington.com] Follow Evelyn: Facebook: Evelyn LeVasseur [https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.levasseur] Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur [https://www.instagram.com/itsevelynlevasseur/] YouTube: Minding Mine  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_iWoOd0DdgAq-lj7s8a7w]  Free Guide: What Your Exhaustion Is Really Trying To Tell You [https://evelyn-levasseur-llc.kit.com/exhaustionguide] Apply To Work With Me: Here [https://forms.gle/dmgwRE49gLsm7YBw7]