87: The Art of Holding Space Part 2 // Witnessing Yourself Without Judgment

90: Feeling Frazzled? Stop Doing This One Thing

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or like you're carrying too many things at once, this episode is for you. I'm sharing one small habit that seems harmless in the moment, but can slowly create a surprising amount of stress, clutter, and emotional overload. In this episode, you'll learn why your brain has such a hard time relaxing when too many things are left unresolved—and the simple shift that can help you feel calmer, lighter, and more present in your life again. This Week's Challenge: Click here [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/ep-90-chart] to take on this week's challenge and print a simple chart to track your progress. Renew your Mind Through 1:1 Coaching Ready to go deeper? My coaching program is for moms who want to feel more patient, present, and joyful in motherhood by changing the way they think. I'll show you how and walk beside you the whole way. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching]

89: The Hidden Contract That's Making You Miserable as a Mom

You might not realize it, but there's something quietly shaping how you show up as a mom every day—and it's probably making you more frustrated, more exhausted, and more stuck than you need to be. In this episode, I'm talking about the "hidden contract" so many of us are unknowingly living by, how it forms, and why it keeps you feeling miserable even when you're trying so hard to do everything right. And then I'll show you a simpler, more freeing way to think and relate to your kids that can change everything about how you experience motherhood. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com] A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again. You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/the-3-shifts] Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching]

88: The Invisible Barrier Between You and Your Kids—And How to Move Through it

If you deeply love your kids and want to enjoy and connect with them more, but you also feel unseen or unappreciated as a mom sometimes, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the surprising reason feeling unappreciated can make connection harder—and the mindset shift that can help you feel more emotionally available, joyful, and connected with your family again. You'll learn how to stop depending on your kids to create appreciation for you and start creating it from the inside out. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com] A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again. You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/the-3-shifts] Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching]

87: The Art of Holding Space Part 2 // Witnessing Yourself Without Judgment

In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about holding space for your kids and turning that same practice inward. I'll show you what it looks like to hold space for yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and why most of us tend to either coddle or criticize instead. We'll talk about a gentler, more powerful option—and why learning to hold space for yourself is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and everyone in your family. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com] A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again. You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/the-3-shifts] Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching]

86: The Art of Holding Space: Becoming Someone Your Teen Can Really Talk To

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="61285731-1f4e-4bde-8d21-c68720d01243" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:f6ec9fa5-aa38-461b-93ff-df4bf6746323-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful relationship skill that can completely change the way you connect with your teen: holding space. I'll show you how to stay present without agreeing, fixing, or shutting them down—so your kids actually want to talk to you. If you've ever wondered how to become a safe place for your teenager, especially when conversations get hard, this is a skill you'll come back to again and again—and one you can use in just about any relationship in your life. Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com] A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again. You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/the-3-shifts] Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching [https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching]