Zen(ish) Mommy

When our children enter their teenage years, it seems as if our sweet mama-loving babies are replaced with borderline psychotic monsters. Sometimes as parents, we turn into monsters ourselves as we try to navigate their developing brains. Joining us today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast is the incredible parenting coach, Maureen Spielman, to talk us through parenting teens because all parents fall victim to erratic teenage behavior (even if you are convinced it won’t happen to you). In this episode, we discuss why we have to learn how to parent again during this time, how teenagers trigger us as parents, how to combat those triggers, why our children experience more anxiety than we did growing up, and the challenges social media has presented for teenagers today. Maureen also helps us differentiate between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ teenage behavior and even explains how we can create a safe space for our teenagers to explore their risk-taking side. We also discuss the importance of accepting our roles as our children’s guides rather than as their rulers before talking about how our emotional trauma is reflected in the way we raise our children. Teenagers' emotions and behavior are a direct reflection of something they desperately need and Maureen explains why we need to hold space for them, listen to them, and give them the opportunity to make choices. Finally, Maureen gives us some tools to connect with our teenagers during this difficult time. To hear all this and more, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The difficulties all parents go through as their children enter their teens. 
• How teenagers trigger us and why we almost have to relearn parenting as they hit that age. 
• Why the era of social media makes raising teenagers more challenging.
• The importance of remembering the stress and anxiety that our kids experience. 
• Maureen explains ‘normal teenager behavior’ and how to handle it. 
• How to identify concerning behavior in teenagers. 
• How to balance allowing teens to explore their risk-taking side while protecting them from real danger in the world.
• The importance of listening to your teenagers, holding space for them, and giving them choices. 
• How our own emotional trauma shows up in our parenting. 
• What Maureen suggests parents do to combat their triggers when it comes to their teenagers. 
• How we can connect with our teenagers. 
• Why we should be our children’s guides rather than hierarchical dictators. 
• The importance of acknowledging the needs our children are expressing through their emotions and behavior.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Maureen Spielman

Maureen Spielman on LinkedIn

Maureen Spielman on Facebook

Maureen Spielman on Instagram

The Blessing of a B Minus: Raising Resilient Teenagers

www.loveshoptoys.com/zen and enter code "ZEN" for 20% almost all regular priced products. Life is too short for bad sex! 

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the Zen Mommy

When our children enter their teenage years, it seems as if our sweet mama-loving babies are replaced with borderline psychotic monsters. Sometimes as parents, we turn into monsters ourselves as we try to navigate their developing brains. Joining us today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast is the incredible parenting coach, Maureen Spielman, to talk us through parenting teens because all parents fall victim to erratic teenage behavior (even if you are convinced it won’t happen to you). In this episode, we discuss why we have to learn how to parent again during this time, how teenagers trigger us as parents, how to combat those triggers, why our children experience more anxiety than we did growing up, and the challenges social media has presented for teenagers today. Maureen also helps us differentiate between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ teenage behavior and even explains how we can create a safe space for our teenagers to explore their risk-taking side. We also discuss the importance of accepting our roles as our children’s guides rather than as their rulers before talking about how our emotional trauma is reflected in the way we raise our children. Teenagers' emotions and behavior are a direct reflection of something they desperately need and Maureen explains why we need to hold space for them, listen to them, and give them the opportunity to make choices. Finally, Maureen gives us some tools to connect with our teenagers during this difficult time. To hear all this and more, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The difficulties all parents go through as their children enter their teens. 
• How teenagers trigger us and why we almost have to relearn parenting as they hit that age. 
• Why the era of social media makes raising teenagers more challenging.
• The importance of remembering the stress and anxiety that our kids experience. 
• Maureen explains ‘normal teenager behavior’ and how to handle it. 
• How to identify concerning behavior in teenagers. 
• How to balance allowing teens to explore their risk-taking side while protecting them from real danger in the world.
• The importance of listening to your teenagers, holding space for them, and giving them choices. 
• How our own emotional trauma shows up in our parenting. 
• What Maureen suggests parents do to combat their triggers when it comes to their teenagers. 
• How we can connect with our teenagers. 
• Why we should be our children’s guides rather than hierarchical dictators. 
• The importance of acknowledging the needs our children are expressing through their emotions and behavior.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Maureen Spielman

Maureen Spielman on LinkedIn

Maureen Spielman on Facebook

Maureen Spielman on Instagram

The Blessing of a B Minus: Raising Resilient Teenagers

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the Zen Mommy

This incredible restorative practice is done lying down to facilitate complete relaxation or as a prelude to sleep. Enjoy this 20 minute night time yoga flow.

Check out the video version on Youtube@the_zen_mommy

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the Zen Mommy

This incredible restorative practice is done lying down to facilitate complete relaxation or as a prelude to sleep. Enjoy this 20 minute night time yoga flow.

Check out the video version on Youtube@the_zen_mommy

The Zen Mommy on Instagram
the Zen Mommy

Hey there, mamas! Take a deep breath, summer is here. It’s time for lazy days, sleeping in, and the best parties of the year! This week, we’re chatting with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess, event planner to the stars, and author of the book “But Are You Making Any Money?” Marley gives us tips and tricks for how to throw great parties (even on a budget!) and also shares a bit of that Hollywood insider gossip that we all love and crave. With a client list that includes Pierce Brosnan and Sofia Vergara, she’s got enough experience and ideas to keep you inspired for a lifetime.

But Are You Making Any Money?

The Party Goddess Website

The Party Goddess Instagram

The Profit Goddess Instagram

www.loveshoptoys.com/zen and enter code "ZEN" for 20% almost all regular priced products. Life is too short for bad sex! 

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Hey there, mamas! Got a second? Join me for a short and sweet meditation to help us cultivate a greater sense of awareness and presence in our lives. This meditation can be done seated, lying down, or while walking. Come with me to create a moment of peace and presence. 

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Hey there, Zen Mamas! So many of us spend time focusing on our romantic relationships and on being great parents. But what about our friendships? Do we even need them at our age? And if we do, where can we find new ones, and how do we keep those relationships healthy? This week, we’re chatting with moms Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-Smith, two “accidental besties” and co-hosts of the hit podcast “Momtourage.” Keri and Ashley met after answering a casting call looking for moms to co-host a podcast. Initially, they were only co-workers, but over time, the two have not just managed to develop a hilarious show, they’ve also built a great friendship. Listen in for the rest of their sweet, funny, and informative story. 

Momtourage

Momtourage Instagram

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Hey there, Mamas! This week, we’re chatting with Purvi Lippincott of the Indy Yoga Movement, a non-profit that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to Central Indiana schools and organizations. Purvi is here to share with us the great work that Indy Yoga Movement does in helping to better equip kids to face the challenges of their lives, and she’s also here to lead us through a guided meditation. Get comfy and listen in! 

Indy Yoga Movement

Donate to IYM

The Zen Mommy on Instagram
the Zen Mommy

Hey there, Mamas! This week, we’re chatting with Purvi Lippincott of the Indy Yoga Movement, a non-profit that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to Central Indiana schools and organizations. Purvi is here to share with us the great work that Indy Yoga Movement does in helping to better equip kids to face the challenges of their lives, and she’s also here to lead us through a guided meditation. Get comfy and listen in! 

Indy Yoga Movement

Donate to IYM

The Zen Mommy on Instagram
the Zen Mommy

With prices rising and inflation soaring, even the thought of college tuition is enough to give any parent anxiety. This week on the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast, we chat with Brad Baldridge, college funding specialist, financial expert, blogger, and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast. With 20 years of experience, Brad has helped thousands of families plan and save for college. In this episode, he shares his smart and proven strategies for how to find the right school while avoiding student loan debt and maximizing financial aid and scholarships. 

Taming the High Cost of College Podcast

Brad’s Website

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