Best Amy Fraughton | Life Coach Podcasts (2025)

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33. Why Your Struggling Child Won’t Open Up — And How to Rebuild Emotional Connection 23:55

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Have you ever tried to get your teen or young adult to open up—only to be met with silence or one-word answers? You’re not alone. Many Christian parents struggle to build connection when their child seems withdrawn, anxious, or distant. In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional parenting styles often backfire when a child is struggling, and …

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109. Is Your Past Keeping You Stuck? 3 Steps to Break Free 15:00

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Are you using old failures, heartbreaks, or missed opportunities as proof that your future can’t be different? Do you catch yourself saying things like, “I’ve tried before and it didn’t work… so why bother?” or “If I couldn’t make it happen then, I probably can’t now.” You’re not alone. So many single LDS women quietly let their past set the limits…

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32. Tired of Your Entitled Teen? Try These Tips to Build Connection as a Christian Mom 23:11

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When a child acts entitled, it’s easy to see it as defiance or selfishness — but in this episode, we talk about a powerful truth: entitlement isn’t pride, it’s pain wearing armor. Beneath every “me-first” behavior is a child who feels empty inside, disconnected, or unseen. Drawing from both scripture and psychology, Amy explains how genuine connect…

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108. Do You Have an Unachieved Goal? 3 Strategies to Make It Your Reality 16:00

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Do you have a goal you keep wishing for…but it’s still just a wish? In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart since President Russell M. Nelson’s passing last week — one of his powerful teachings: “You don’t wish for a blessing; you work for a blessing and you make it possible.” We’ll look at the story of Limhi’s people in the …

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31. Eleven Ways to Prevent Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Illness in Your Teens 30:53

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As parents, nothing is harder than watching your child struggle with anxiety or depression. I know this firsthand—and I often look back wishing I had the tools and awareness I have now. In this episode, In this episode, I’m sharing the 11 most powerful things I’ve learned that parents can do to help prevent anxiety, depression, and mental illness i…

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107. 3 Choices You Can Make Today to Create a Future You Love 17:45

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Are you wandering through life, hoping things will eventually fall into place? Or are you choosing today in a way that sets your future self up for the life you really want? In this episode, I share a powerful lesson I learned while hiking 19 trails in 10 days. You’ll discover why the vision you hold for your future matters, and how the choices you…

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30. Instead of Disappointment or Disapproval, Try These Tips to Finally Motivate Your Older Struggling Child 26:10

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Even the best Christian parents can slip into parenting from disappointment or disapproval—and it weighs heavier on kids than we realize. At the root of every struggle is the fear of “I’m not enough,” and when our children feel our disappointment, it reinforces that fear in their core. In this episode, we’ll uncover why disappointment isn’t a healt…

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106. Your Happily-Ever-After Starts Today: Life Lessons from Disney Princesses - with Valerie Beus 48:00

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We all grew up on princess fairy tales — Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty — and without realizing it, those stories shaped how we thought life and love should look. Be beautiful. Be sweet. Endure hardship. And eventually, a handsome prince will show up out of nowhere, fall instantly in love, and “save” you. But what if… those same stories co…

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29. Lessons from Charlie Kirk - 5 Principles to Build Connection and Strengthen Your Child’s Faith 26:38

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Have you been inspired over the last few days from Charlie Kirk, even though your grieving his loss? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons inspired by Charlie Kirk that can help you build connection, strengthen your child’s faith, and create a home where love and responsibility thrive. These aren’t just theories—they’re practical tr…

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105. Desperate or Desired? Which One Are You - and How It's Shaping Your Life 20:00

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Desperate or desired? The energy you bring to relationships shapes not only your love life but also your confidence, your choices, and even your faith. In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between desperate energy — chasing, settling, and taking scraps — and desired energy, where you stand in your worth as a daughter of God. I’ll share one…

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28. Three Strategies to Build Connection With a “Brat” Teen as a Christian Mom 22:18

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking your teen is being a “brat”? The sass, eye-rolls, and pushback can be so frustrating—but what if their behavior isn’t defiance, but a signal of something deeper? In this episode, I’ll show you how shifting your perspective and energy as a mom can change the way you connect with your child—even in the hardest m…

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104. 4 Excuses Holding LDS Woman Back - And What They're Costing You 16:45

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If you've ever told yourself, "I just don't have the time," or "I should already have this figured out by now," you're not alone—and you're not broken. But those thoughts? They're excuses your brain is using to keep you stuck. In this episode, I’m walking you through 4 common excuses that hold single LDS women back, and I’ll show you exactly how ea…

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27. Enough Anxiety Already! Understanding Self Leadership to Finally End Your Own Pain 21:57

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Does your child’s behavior leave you feeling anxious or powerless? Many parents find their emotions rising and falling with what their kids are doing. In this episode, I introduce the idea of self-leadership—learning to manage your own emotions first so you can show up as a steady, confident leader in your home. We’ll explore how one person’s shift…

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103. 3 Steps to Ditch the Past and Create a Future You Love 17:00

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Are you stuck replaying the past, wishing you could change what’s already happened? Do you catch yourself saying, “If only…” and feeling like your best days are behind you? In this episode of The Single LDS Woman podcast, we’re talking about how to break free from the past so you can start living fully today—and building a future you’re excited abo…

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26. Why Your Belief in Your Child is Always a Part of Their Healing as a Christian Parent, and 10 Ways We Can Do it Better. 32:43

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As Christian parents, we often underestimate just how much our belief—or lack of belief—shapes our child’s life. In this episode, I share why your opinion of your child is never neutral. Whether you communicate faith and confidence, or worry and doubt, it becomes part of their self-image. We’ll unpack five powerful reasons why believing in your chi…

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102. Myth-Busting Singleness: What Never Married, Divorced & Widowed Women Need to Know 19:00

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Think you’ll be alone forever? Wondering if your divorce means you’ve somehow fallen off God’s plan? Feeling like you have to carry everything on your own after losing your husband? If you’re single—whether you’re never married, divorced, or widowed—you might be believing a myth that’s quietly holding you back. In this myth-busting episode, I walk …

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25. The Basics of How a Happy Christian Mom Affects Their Children with Sharon Lamar 44:00

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Ever feel like you're responsible for helping your kids to be happy? Or ever feel like your kids are the reason you're not happy? In this episode, I interview Sharon Lamar, life coach of the popular podcast, The Single LDS Woman, and we discuss the importance of each woman and mom to be able to navigate themselves to a healthier and happier place w…

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101. Struggling as a Single Mom? A New Way to Help Your Older Child Without Pushing Them Away - with Amy Fraughton 46:00

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This week’s episode is something special—a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with parenting coach and podcast host Amy Fraughton, created especially with single moms in mind. If you’re parenting on your own—and feeling worn out, worried, or unsure how to really help your older child—this episode will speak right to your heart. Amy shares the p…

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24. Why Accepting Your Kid Isn’t What You Think It Is… The Truth That Helps Your Depressed Teen 20:43

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Are you trying to walk the line between accepting your strugglling child, and also making sure they know that you don't approve? In this episode, we dig into why acceptance has nothing to do with you're approval. And how your disapproval is more damaging than we realize. But there is a way to love your child, be there for them, and show them that t…

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100. The #1 Struggle Single Women Face - and How to Finally Fix It 16:00

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🎉 In this 100th episode of The Single LDS Woman, I’m answering the question I get asked the most: What’s the biggest struggle single women face—and what’s the real solution? Spoiler: it’s not dating, waiting, or even heartbreak. It’s your opinion of yourself—and that internal story is shaping everything. In this powerful milestone episode, I’ll wal…

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23. How Emotional Manipulation Creeps Into Christian Parenting—and What to Do Instead 29:18

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Have you ever said something to your child that sounded spiritual—but later wondered if it actually created more pressure than peace? In this episode, we’re talking about emotional manipulation in Christian parenting: what it looks like, why it’s often unintentional, and how it affects your child. You’ll learn the 3 most common ways Christian paren…

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099. Want Love? Here's What It'll Really Take to Get It 16:45

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You know how to budget for a couch or a vacation—but what about the things you want most? In this episode, we’re talking about the real cost of the love and connection you're longing for. Spoiler alert: it’s not money. It’s internal. Things like letting go of control, being open to the process, and having patience with yourself as you grow. Whether…

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22. Struggling With Your Teen? 4 Tips to Get Close Again as a Christian Parent 42:49

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Are you trying everything to get close to your teen or older child, but they just keep pushing back? It's actually so heart wrenching and painful... especially when you've always pictured raising your kids in a close loving family. In this episode, we explore what love is, what connection is, and the walls that may be blocking you from having a lov…

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098. Making a Big Life Decision? Here's What You Need to Know First 18:02

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Feeling the weight of a big life decision? You’re not alone—and you’re not as stuck as you think. In this episode, we break down the two types of confusion you need to recognize before moving forward. One kind leads to clarity and growth. The other? Keeps you circling the roundabout of indecision. You’ll hear real-life examples (including a very vu…

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21. How Joy and Play Can Heal Anxiety in Teens—and Strengthen Your Parenting Style 34:39

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What if the best way to build connection with your child isn’t more talks or tighter rules—but more fun? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Joy, a life coach who is amazing at being the fun mom who knows how to reconnect through play, laughter, and joyful moments. We explore why fun is often overlooked in Christian parenting, how it can ease anxi…

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20. Why Forcing Peace Doesn’t Work—and How Christian Parents Can Finally Find Real Joy and Clarity 22:07

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Have you ever tried to push your way into peace—only to find yourself right back in worry and frustration a few days later? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the Gold Zone—the emotional and spiritual space where God’s love, clarity, and confidence guide your parenting. When we parent from this place, our energy changes—and our str…

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097. Want to Change Your Life? Start By Changing This One Thing 18:00

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Want to change your life? It doesn’t start with a new job, a new relationship, or even a big spiritual breakthrough. It starts with one small thing most of us overlook completely: our thoughts. In this episode, I’ll show you how the unnoticed thoughts you repeat every day are quietly shaping your emotions, your actions, and the results you get in l…

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19. The Truths About Perfectionism & Why it Isn't Helping Build Connection With Your Anxious Teen 27:40

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Is your desire to be a “good Christian parent” actually hurting your child? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden dangers of perfectionism in Christian parenting—and how it may be fueling anxiety, disconnection, and even spiritual confusion in your teen. We’ll explore how perfectionist parenting styles can create fear-based homes, damage self…

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096. Stuck? How to Stop Waiting for Easy and Do the Hard Thing 15:00

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Still stuck between what you want and what it actually takes to get it? This episode is your wake-up call. We're diving into a one-sentence verse from 1 Kings that packs a punch—and reveals why so many of us stay halted between desire and action. If you’ve been waiting for life to feel easier before you take the next step… this one’s for you. Insid…

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18. Is Back to School Breaking Your Teen?—Don’t Miss What They Really Need 24:46

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Is your child already dreading going back to school—or shutting down before the first bell even rings? For many Christian parents, this season feels more like walking into battle than walking into a new beginning. If your teen or young adult struggles with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or just plain refuses to engage, you’re not alone—and it’s not …

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17. They Lash Out, You Shut Down: Break the Cycle with Christlike Parenting 25:12

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Have you ever felt personally attacked by your own child—whether through silence, sarcasm, blame, or explosive anger? These moments cut deep, often stirring old wounds and making us question our worth as a parent. In this episode, we unpack why these attacks feel so personal, how your child’s behavior is often rooted in inner emptiness—not defiance…

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095. Your Summer Playlist for Confidence, Joy & Love: The Top 5 Must-Listen Episodes 15:00

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☀️ Summer may be for slowing down—but your happiness doesn’t have to hit pause. In this fun, feel-good episode, I’m sharing YOUR favorites—the 5 most downloaded episodes from the past year—so you can keep building confidence, joy, and love all summer long. Whether you’re new to the show or ready for a refresher, I’ll break down the biggest takeaway…

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16. Can You Build Connection and Still Expect Chores? Navigating Depression in Teens 27:19

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When your teen or older child is struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional shutdown, it can feel kindest to let them off the hook with chores or responsibilities. But what if that’s actually hurting their mental health more in the long run? In this episode, we unpack why responsibility—when introduced from the right energy—is not a punishme…

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15. Why Your Teen or Older Child Won’t Let You Help—And What Parenting Style Builds Trust and Connection Instead 17:36

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Have you ever poured your heart into helping your child—only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or outright rejection? If you're a Christian mom struggling to connect with a teen or young adult who’s battling anxiety, depression, or emotional withdrawal, you're not alone. In this episode, we're unpacking what’s really happening when your child does…

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094. The Rejection That Hurts Most? The One You're Doing to Yourself! 21:00

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Let’s be honest—rejection hurts. Whether it’s the guy who ghosts you, the invite that never comes, or watching someone else get the promotion you prayed for… it stings. But here’s the real truth: the most painful rejection isn’t when they say no—it’s when you reject yourself. In this episode, I’m showing you how self-rejection sneaks in, how it’s h…

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14. Case Study - How One Christian Mom Helped her Teen Son 13:13

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In this powerful case study episode, I share the story of a mom who was deeply concerned about her high school senior. He was struggling with his identity, motivation, and future—and acting out in ways that left her feeling hurt, disgusted, and disconnected. From rude comments to emotional distance, she believed he was the problem. But through our …

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13. How to Move out of Fear Based Parenting as a Christian Mom 31:45

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In this episode, we’re diving into the everyday ways fear shows up in our parenting—through anger, control, perfectionism, worry, and even spiritual pressure—and how it quietly damages the connection we’re trying so hard to build. You’ll hear real-life examples of fear-based vs. love-based parenting, and how to start making small but powerful shift…

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093. Single and Childless? How to Keep God's Command to Be Fruitful, Multiply and Replenish Without Having Babies 17:30

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Struggling with the command to “be fruitful, multiply and replenish the earth” when you’re still single and childless? This episode will change how you see it—forever. In today’s conversation, I’m unpacking one of the most quoted scriptures and showing you how it applies to you—yes, even if you never marry or have kids. You’ll learn how being fruit…

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12. When Christian Parenting Feels Heavy: Moving from Fear to Love.mp3 32:00

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You love your child—and you’re doing your best. But what if the pressure, guilt, and “should's” in your parenting are quietly pushing them away? In this episode, we unpack the powerful difference between parenting from duty or fear and parenting from love. I’ll share personal insights, scriptural truth, and a framework you can start using today to …

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11. Gold Zone Parenting: 10 Emotion-Filled Ways to Connect With Your Teen 27:38

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What if the way you feel while parenting matters more than anything you say? When your energy is calm, clear, and filled with love, you unlock something powerful in your relationship with your teen. In this episode, we’re diving into 10 practical ways you can love your child from what I call the Gold Zone—a place of joy, peace, healthy pride, conne…

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092. Stuck in the Spin? What Changed When Erin Said "Yes" to Coaching 27:00

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In this special episode, I’m joined by my coaching client Erin, who opens up about her journey from feeling stuck in a hamster wheel—busy but never really moving forward—to finding clarity, confidence, and real momentum in her life. We talk about what led her to coaching, what surprised her most along the way, and how things have shifted as a resul…

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10. The #1 Shift to Make in Communication with Your Teen to Build Real Trust 20:09

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Have you ever tried to communicate with your teen, only to feel like you're talking to a brick wall—or worse, starting a war? In this episode, we're diving into what I call the Red Zone—those moments when either you or your child are too emotionally charged to have a meaningful conversation. You’ll learn how to recognize when you or your teen are i…

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9. Becoming the Trusted Parent: The Emotionally Safe Way to Communicate With Your Teen 20:56

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Ever wonder why some parents become their teen’s safe place—and others don’t, even when they’re trying just as hard? In this episode, we explore the unseen but powerful reason behind emotional disconnection between parents and teens. You’ll hear the story of a mom named Mary, whose son had emotionally shut down after experiencing deep loss. Despite…

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091. Wish He'd Change? Here's How to Heal Even If He Never Does 16:30

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Father’s Day can bring up a lot—especially if your relationship with your dad, ex-husband, or any man in your life still feels painful. In this episode, I’m sharing three questions that can change your relationship—even if he never does. If you’re ready to take back your peace, this one’s for you. 💛 💫 WHAT’S NEXT? Choose your next best step 👇 ➡️ Be…

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8. Why You Can’t Build Connection and How Trusting God Will Turn Things Around with Your Teen 27:06

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If you’re butting heads with your teen, feeling distant, or like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode is for you. We dive into the real reasons connection feels out of reach—and it’s probably not what you think. From emotional freak-outs to worry and judgment, we’ll look at how your energy shapes your relationship and how trust in G…

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7. Why Your Teen/Older Child has Big Emotions and 3 Ways Christian Parenting Can Help 29:58

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Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells with your child or young adult? Are their emotional outbursts unpredictable, overwhelming, or even scary? Whether your child explodes regularly or just has the occasional meltdown that leaves you shaken, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the powerful story of one of my c…

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090. The Single LDS Woman: It's Time to Say What No One's Saying About Singleness in the Church 9:00

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After 89 episodes, I’m making a bold change. In this special episode, I share why the podcast is now called The Single LDS Woman, why I’m narrowing my focus (not my heart), and what this shift means for you—whether you're LDS or not. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your faith community as a single woman, this episode is for you. 💌 I’d love to hear fr…

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6. The Top 2 Ways to Build Tangible Connection With Your Struggling Teen 24:29

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What if 7 hugs a day could prevent anxiety, depression, or even suicidal thoughts in your child? In this episode we dive deep into the healing power of tangible connection—and how it can radically transform your relationship with your struggling teen, and massively help them with their mental health. You’ll learn: -Why eye contact and healthy touch…

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5. The Massive Power of Emotional Connection with Your Teen/Young Adult Child 28:04

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Have you tried intentionally connecting with your older struggling adult, only to find that it backfires every time? Leaving you frustrated with your hands up and giving up? In this episode, we'll help you understand why that is happening and the best thing you can do to turn things around with that child that is struggling, and be able to help the…

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089. Still Single and Still Hurting? You're Not Missing the Answer - You're Dismissing It! 18:00

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You’ve been praying for a husband for years…and nothing. You’re faithful, you’re doing your part, and yet the loneliness still stings. I came across a post that said, “Your singleness isn’t a problem to fix – it’s a space to flourish.” I loved it. But the comments underneath? Oof. They broke my heart. Today, we’re talking about what might be really…