Have you ever found yourself caught in the emotional whirlwind of single parenting after a divorce, trying to juggle your feelings while managing your child's outbursts? Being a single parent after the end of your marriage can feel daunting and foreign. In this episode you will learn two main strategies to help you through the challenges of single parenting.

You will learn strategies to help break the cycle of mirroring your children's emotions and how to shift away from a scarcity mindset. You will learn to create a foundation for a healthier, more balanced family dynamic as your new family definition takes shape.

You will discover the power of taking responsibility for your emotions and not letting your child's behavior dictate your mood. I discuss practical ways to avoid the common trap of reflecting your child's negative emotions, which often only escalates conflicts. And by recognizing and adjusting a scarcity mindset, you'll learn to cherish your time with and without your kids, fostering a more harmonious and present parent-child relationship. This episode is a heartfelt and honest conversation about the resilience and growth that comes with single parenting after divorce, aimed at providing you with actionable advice and emotional support.

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Struggling to regain your footing after a divorce? In this greatest hits episode, you'll discover powerful strategies to manage the overwhelming emotions and life situations that often follow such a life-changing event. You'll learn how to recognize what you can control and make conscious choices to prioritize your well-being. You'll learn about common patterns like procrastination and feeling buried under responsibilities, and how to tackle them head-on to restore balance and control in your life.

We'll take a deep dive into the power of ownership and choice. Listen as we break down the empowering concept that you have a choice in everything; and by accepting responsibility for your decisions, you can liberate yourself from the feeling of HAVING to do it all. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you manage your responsibilities effectively and make choices that align with your values, ultimately reducing stress and increasing your sense of agency.

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Having expectations for our kids feels important, useful and a type of guide to the often mysterious and dismaying act of parenting. But what happens when your kids don't meet or live up to your expectations? What happens to your parent child relationship? Do you define yourself as a parent on their outcomes? Do you blame them for your emotional disregulation?

Find out more in this episode where we will explore how clinging to specific expectations may actually be causing more harm than good for your own emotional life and your ability to parent effectively. You will learn to get curious and question the expectations that you have now, how to decide which ones to keep, and what to do when those expectations aren't met.

You will learn how your own ideas of self-worth are tied into these expectations and how to detangle yourself from relying on your children's behavior for external validation. This episode offers invaluable advice on how to manage and understand your expectations, ultimately fostering a positive emotional atmosphere for both you and your children. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on effective parenting through the lens of acceptance and emotional resilience.

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