#236-Triggered Mom? Stop Minimizing Your Feelings :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions for moms of teens to improve parenting responses.

Do you ever tell yourself “other people have it worse” and instantly shut down your own feelings? Many moms of teens fall into the trap of minimizing their emotions in an effort to stay strong or grateful—but this habit actually leads to more reactivity, overwhelm, and disconnection in everyday parenting moments. Learn why comparing your pain is quietly making emotional regulation harder Understand how perfectionist parenting reinforces emotional suppression Discover a simple, in-the-moment mindset shift to process feelings without guilt Press play to learn how to feel your emotions without losing control—so you can respond to your teen with more calm and clarity starting today. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Stewart

Topics covered

• emotional regulation
• parenting
• communication
• mental health
• teen relationships

Keywords

• emotional suppression
• parenting skills
• calm parenting
• mindset shift
• communication style

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