0:00 - Introduction and podcast overview
1:37 - Importance of talking about parenting challenges
2:20 - Hope for reconnecting with teenagers
4:46 - Teenage brain development and natural rebellion
6:22 - Discussing family conflict and emotional expression
9:36 - Generational gap and societal changes
13:32 - Impact of past trauma on parenting
15:55 - Bringing subconscious patterns into conscious awareness
17:19 - Teenage brain development
19:09 - Identifying personal trigger points
23:08 - Body language and facial expressions
26:46 - Importance of repair in parent-teen relationships
29:31 - Asking for help and being a good parent
😤 Are you struggling to keep your cool with your teenager? You're not alone. In this heartfelt solo episode of An Inadequate Mother, Hayley Brown opens up about losing her temper, feelings of failure, and how to repair the connection with your teen. She shares deeply personal stories, practical strategies, and emotional insights to help other mums navigating the toughest stage of parenting.
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💡 Whether you're a solo parent or just feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder that you're not an inadequate mother — you're just a human one.
🎧 Listen now and follow @hayleybrownandco for more real talk on parenting.
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