We all love to have that friend that tells us life is so hard, but do you have that person that will also challenge you? What if the problem really is you? It's easy to get inside our own heads and hyper-focus. Remember that song, “Hi, it’s me. I’m the problem, it’s me.” Ya, that song is a stab in the gut to admit, but often the truth. We've all been there. We have all thought, "everybody has abandoned me, I’m the victim, why is everyone so awful to me?" BUT could this be a tell tale sign that i...
Dec 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Christmas is coming and so are the big and little meltdowns. But do you feel ready and equipped to parent these moments? Are you ready to parent without your own emotions getting in the way. You know what I'm talking about, your kids don't listen, you get mad, then you have to apologize for freaking out. Learning moment is now gone and guilt steps in... Was this weeks podcast helpful? Let us know in the comments or share with your friends. Looking for more tools? Check us out on Social @families...
Dec 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Lose Your Weight for Good with Special Guest and friend Jaycee Tara. This week we are getting real sharing Jaycee's story of dieting, binging, and the root of why she did this. Have you ever wondered, what is beneath your desire to diet? Why you feel required to diet? If you have had these thoughts, you will want to listen to today's podcast where Health Coach Jaycee shares her journey of losing weight for good. Jaycee shares all the things she did wrong, as well as her journey to a healthy life...
Nov 22, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 94
This week we are talking about overreacting. Making the situation all about ME! Wait, I don’t have a problem, why are you targeting me? Ha! When was the last time your emotions or your brain created a bigger problem out of a small thing? I have three steps to help you avoid overreacting with your family, your spouse, and those around you. Looking for more resources? www.familiesmattermost.com
Nov 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 93
We all have hard days. We all have that triggering thought, that spirals us into a whole day or week of terrible, negative thoughts. But do you find these thoughts have taken over everything? Today's podcast is all about our negative thoughts, and tools to help you find positive thoughts. These tools will reframe your thoughts, and motivate you to have some great days ahead. Looking for more podcasts on thoughts: Building Better Relationships Mom Guilt When Life is Absolute Crap The 3 Enemies of...
Oct 18, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 92
On this week's podcast I am excited to invite a special guest, Mark Gordon to share his knowledge and experience on relationships. Mark has written an amazing book “Relationship Matters,” and he coaches couples who are at their breaking point. Mark shares some of his own story starting with his childhood, addictions, marriage struggles, and coming out the other side. Join us to find out what fears were holding him back. Fear of Rejection or failure, Defense- keep everyone from seeing the fear. I...
Oct 04, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Welcome Back to another year of podcasts. To kick it off, this week's podcast covers the common back to school issues. A Grab Bag compilation of ten or more common back to school questions, concerns, and struggles for parents and their families. If you are sending your child back to school, taking your child to school for the first time, or maybe its sending them back after a few year break. These tools are for you. Get ahead of the emotional break downs, yelling, and fights around school togeth...
Sep 13, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 90
You’re not as bad as you think. Does your Anger make you feel like a bad person? Does your Anger make you think there is no hope? If so, today’s episode is for you. You probably aren’t as bad of a person as you think you are. I have three tools and a project for you to do today! Go grab your paper and pen for today’s podcast as we look at our anger and do a little activity. Love what you hear? Subscribe to Families Matter Most on your favourite podcast provider. Looking for more of Families Matt...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 89
This week we have an awesome activity so grab that paper and pen and let's get started! Have multiple kids? Grab a few pages. This will be a good one! In this week's episode, we are going to look into the words our kids believe. The things our kids do that frustrate us, or make us happy. Do you see a link between their beliefs and your frustrations? We as parents can build our kids up and help them succeed when we pinpoint the beliefs, struggles, and lies. But pin pointing these can be tough. Wh...
Feb 09, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Today, I want to talk to you about life. Life from a dramatic point of view, if you know teens they will be honest and dramatic sometimes. As adults, we often try to be little the struggles. Unfortunately, the longer we push those struggles away and don't deal with them the worse it gets! So instead of avoiding the big emotions, we are going to work on accepting our experiences and make the healthy changes to succeed! I have the 5 steps for you, when life feels like absolute crap! Love what you ...
Jan 25, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Are you ready to make some changes for the New Year? Or this week depending on when you are listening? Our mindset can make a huge difference when it comes to reaching our goals. This week I am sharing five great questions to ask yourself about your goals. Five fantastic questions to help change your mindset and help you make those goals reality. Go grab a pen and paper and join me today as I share 5 questions, you should answer to help you succeed at your goals. Answer these five questions to h...
Jan 20, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Grateful Christmas Special is Here! Kids can forget how many blessings and good things they have in their life. It’s typical for kids to want the fun to continue, and slip into selfishness. Just like us. Once we start looking for the negatives in our lives, we always find lots of them. I'm going to share some strategies for mom and dad to model gratefulness before Christmas is here. I have strategies to help you feel less "annoying" while reminding your kids to be grateful. And lastly, strategie...
Dec 16, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Ever wonder if your kid is a sociopath? Here are three tips to help you raise good, kind humans. Mama's you are doing a great job, even if this season seems questionable. Your sociopath child can become a SUCESS, and here are three tips that will help you get there. Looking for more podcasts on this topic: Growing Up & Raising Kids in the Spotlight Defiance: When the Kids say NO! Growing Your Kids Self Esteem...
Oct 26, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 84
We're going to learn from Amanda and Tim, and their 9 year old daughter Rach, who was struggling with lying. They were at the ends of their rope, nothing was working to stop the lying. We uncovered what was behind it, and found a solution. These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their life. If any of their stories resonate with you, maybe it’s time for you to work on yourself too! Click this link to book a free strategy call and let’s have an honest c...
Oct 12, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Jenna has lost weight many times. When she was younger she liked to workout and went to exercise classes. If she wanted to lose weight she could just give up carbs and sugar and the pounds would melt away. She lost 40 pounds doing the Keto Diet a few years ago, and she loved it, but she couldn’t maintain it and over time the weight crept back. Jenna wanted to lose the weight, but more than that, she wanted to have more energy and feel comfortable in her own skin. She was sick of feeling self-con...
Sep 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 82
A Case Study Series: Have you ever wondered what coaching, counselling, or mentoring is about? This case study series will give you a front row seat of what these look like. Are you a control freak? This weeks case study, Tara reaches out knowing she was struggling and feeling constantly annoyed. Tara thought she she was at the point of burn out. Tara also knew what her goals were but couldn't reach them alone, she wanted to stop yelling and be more positive. Can you relate to how Tara feels? If...
Sep 21, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Two more hours a day??? Here is the bonus episode answering the biggest question I have had this month. How do I get two extra hours in my day? You may not like the answer to this, but guess what?! I have some great advice and tips for this! Join me this week, for the bonus episode in our Time Management Series. We have spent four weeks breaking down all the pieces to better balance and manage time in one's life. If you haven’t listened yet, go listen to the entire series. You will see great suc...
Sep 08, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 79
A Case Study Series: Have you ever wondered what coaching, counselling, or mentoring is about? This case study series will give you a front row seat of what these look like. Better yet, this weeks case study is a study on Jenn's own personal journey. Jenn goes deep and shares some raw truths that she had to work through to be a better mom, wife, coach, and person. Join us this week, to hear Jenn's story. These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients experience in areas of their l...
Sep 06, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Starting your week off strong definitely makes a difference. When you know what’s ahead for the week do you find yourself less stressed? Today I am sharing my tips that have helped me feel peace and calm when it comes to my schedule. During this four week series, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am diving into the tips that changed my life! These podcasts are examples of the kind of freedom my clients exper...
Aug 31, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Are you wondering now what? I’ve had two weeks of learning about why I’m struggling with my time, but how do I start to see change? This week, we will be pulling out our calendars and refocusing on how to bring balance to our calendar. No guilt. Balance. During this four week series, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am diving into our calendars. What are we needing more of? What is missing from our calendar...
Aug 24, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Do you feel like you can never win? You might be succeeding at work, but feel guilty for letting your house and family time decrease. You completed that huge to do list last week, but can barely get out of bed this week. This cycle is hard, and as women, it’s often linked to our hormones. Over the next four weeks, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am breaking down our competing goals, and finding successes f...
Aug 17, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Do you feel like all your time is spent being a mom? Chores, work, teaching, or chauffeuring your children all day long? This is a draining cycle that many parents experience throughout their life. Over the next four weeks, I am going to break down four pieces of Time Management that I have found will help pull you out of this rut. This week, I am breaking down the Big Picture of our goals, our dreams, and our success. Why are we doing the the things we do? Is it even important? Does it matter? ...
Aug 10, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Could you handle one more thing in your life? If one more person needed you for something, would you fall apart? You’re not alone if you feel like you give away every last bit of energy. There’s nothing left, and you feel exhausted and defeated. Let’s climb out of this pit! Here are three big buckets that can help you decipher where to start: Loneliness Exhaustion Stress Pick one of these and take one small baby step, and I promise it will feel great. You’ll have a little more energy to take the...
Jul 13, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 74
My husband Sean joins me in this podcast to talk about our journey to get to a great marriage where we can honestly say we’re best friends. . How did Sean and I get from tolerating each other- to here? If you’re ready to do the work to have a great marriage, here’s where to start.
May 18, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The four predictors of divorce: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling and contempt. Let's review what they are and how they hurt us, and then determine how to change. I know we all want a happy marriage, so let's figure this out! Even if you're doing well, this podcast will help you know what to look for and what you can do to make your marriage even better! Based on research by Dr John Gottman.
May 04, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 72
There are common pitfalls in marriage that trip us up. Some of them are complicated, but some of them are just plain dumb. The words we use to make our point can destroy relationships. Too often, one person will make a statement that derails the whole point of the conversation and next thing we know there’s an argument about whether some particular wrongdoing happened on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We’ve missed the point, and now we’re arguing about semantics. How about you never use t...
Apr 20, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 71
What is a lie? Why do kids do it? And how can we get them to stop?!! I get these questions a lot! Usually parents are at their wits end- they’ve tried everything they know and nothing has worked. Seriously, lying is a difficult behavior to deal with (as you’ll hear in this podcast!)Let’s talk about the difference between lying and storytelling, when to use consequences, and strategies to help your kids choose honesty. You haven’t ruined your kids! There’s lots of ways to help them learn to tell ...
Mar 30, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Moms, dads, parents, homeschoolers, recently forced to be at home parents join me and Teresa for self -care talk. Teresa has twenty -one years of experience as a parent and can say after only a few years in she hit the “walls.” She asked the question “Who am I?” Teresa felt lost and done, so she decided to spend a lot of time learning boundaries and self-care tools. In today’s podcast we are sharing these tools so don’t miss it! For more information: www.familiesmattermost.com Teresa Weidrick on...
Mar 09, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
I read a study that asked uber successful CEO’s what held them back in life, and their answers are the same that I hear every day working with families. Whether it’s running a multimillion dollar business or managing a busy household, you can develop the habit of contentment in life. If you want to bring more joy into your life, this podcast episode is for you! I think you’d love these ones too! Episode 63: Don’t Quit On What You’re Called To Do Episode 42: Feeling Overwhelmed? Episode 39: You A...
Feb 23, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 68
This podcast is all about how we blame ourselves for everything! "I can't believe I'm so selfish..." "I'll never be enough." "Of course I blew it again." Have you said these to yourself? If so, this podcast is for you. For more check out www.familiesmattermost.com
Feb 02, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
