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Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment179. Feeling Like You’re Failing as a Parent? Welcome to the Club! With Jessica StewartYou’re doing everything you can, and yet you feel like you’re failing as a parent… Believe me, you’re not alone, and today, I’d even like to offer you a change of perspective: What if you’ve been giving the wrong job description as a parent?You might believe your role is to keep your kids happy, safe, and “on track.” And when it inevitably becomes clear that you don’t have any control over this during the teen years, the shame comes creeping in fast, right? You start questioning every decision, every boundary, every reaction, an...
2026-01-2740 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#190-How To Talk About Screen Time Without Fighting: A Calm Communication Guide for Moms of Teens with Parent Coach and LCSW Tess ConnollyDo you dread bringing up screen time with your teen because it always ends in conflict or power struggles?You’re not alone — for many moms, managing screen time feels like a constant tug-of-war that leaves everyone frustrated. In this episode, Jessica Stewart and parenting expert Tess Connolly dive deep into how to move away from resentment and into cooperation, all while protecting your relationship with your teen.Discover how to spot early signs of unhealthy screen habits — before they damage sleep, mood, or relationships.Learn the exact steps to co-create a screen time agreement with your t...
2026-01-0531 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos12 Days of Holiday Calm-Day Twelve: This 12-Day Series May Be Over, But Here’s How It Can Still Support You in 2026:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Feeling like you didn’t “do enough” this holiday season—or even finish all 12 days of this series? You’re not behind.In this gentle final episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica invites you to release the pressure to absorb everything perfectly and instead focus on just one calming insight that resonated with you. Whether you were here for all 12 days or popped in halfway through, there’s something worth carrying into the new year.Revisit your favorite calming moment or mindset shift from the series.Learn how emotional “check-ins” can guide your thinking—even long after th...
2025-12-2403 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos12 Days of Holiday Calm-Day Eleven:How Asking One Simple Question Can Rebuild Confidence in Parenting Your Teen:(Calm Moms)Ever wondered if someone else could parent your teen better than you—or if you're just not cut out for this?In today’s episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica offers a transformative reframe that starts with just one question: How are YOU the best parent for YOUR teenager? If you’ve been feeling doubtful or overwhelmed, this 3-minute gift to yourself will help you reconnect with your unique strengths and purpose as a parent.Discover a grounding question that brings clarity and confidence during the most confusing parenting moments.Learn why you’re uniquely...
2025-12-2303 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos12 Days of Holiday Calm-Day Ten: The “Tone Tuner” Trick: A Simple Practice That Helps You Show Up Calm & Clear:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Are you walking into family conversations—or teenage tension—without checking in on your emotional tone first?In this short but powerful Day 10 episode of the 12 Days of Holiday Calm, Jessica shares a simple yet often overlooked tool to avoid off-key interactions during this high-stress season: tuning your emotional tone before stepping into conversations. Whether you’re parenting a teen or preparing for a holiday gathering, this quick mental reset can change everything.Learn how to quickly “tune” your emotional state so you don’t bring stress energy into calm spaces.Discover how your tone—not just your word...
2025-12-2203 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#181-Why Unconditional Love Feels Impossible When Your Teen Triggers You — And What To Do Instead:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Do you ever wonder why it feels so hard to love your teen when they’re acting out—even though you know you love them unconditionally?In this honest and deeply relatable episode, Jessica dives into the emotional complexity of parenting teens—especially when your child’s behavior challenges every ounce of patience you have. If you’ve ever felt guilty for pulling back or losing your temper, this episode will help you understand why that happens and how to shiftDiscover why unconditional love feels hardest when your teen is acting their worst—and how to stay grou...
2025-12-2214 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the ChaosTrailer: The P.E.A.C.E. Mini-Series to Help You Stay Calm This Holiday SeasonDo the holidays feel heavier than they used to—like you're carrying the joy, the traditions, and the emotional weight for everyone in your family?If you’ve ever wished you could slow down, breathe, and actually feel peaceful during this season—especially while parenting a teenager who has their own big emotions—this 5-day P.E.A.C.E. mini-series was made for you. These tiny, 2–3 minute episodes are small pockets of calm designed to remind you that you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through the holidays.Inside this gentle mini-series, you’ll discover:
2025-11-2303 min
The Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 398 One Mom, Five Breech Births with Jessica GeayIn this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with Jessica, a mama of five — all born breech — to unpack what it’s really like to birth outside the box (literally!). From her first head-down birth to her series of empowering breech births, Jessica shares her story of confidence, trust, and self-advocacy. Together, they explore how breech birth can be safe, positive, and deeply powerful when you’re supported by the right team. You’ll hear how Jessica learned to trust her body, release fear, and even fire providers who didn’t align with her vision. This conversation...
2025-11-141h 18
Crazy WisdomEpisode #505: From Big Data to Big Meaning: Jessica Talisman on the Hidden Architecture of KnowledgeIn this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Jessica Talisman, founder of Contextually and creator of the Ontology Pipeline, about the deep connections between knowledge management, library science, and the emerging world of AI systems. Together they explore how controlled vocabularies, ontologies, and metadata shape meaning for both humans and machines, why librarianship has lessons for modern tech, and how cultural context influences what we call “knowledge.” Jessica also discusses the rise of AI librarians, the problem of “AI slop,” and the need for collaborative, human-centered knowledge ecosystems. You can learn more about her work at Ontology...
2025-11-101h 12The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#153-Why You Yell at Your Teenager and The 3 Step Method To Help You Stop Without Feeling Guilty:(Moms, Teens Communication)Do you ever find yourself yelling at your teen, only to feel terrible afterward—and wonder why it keeps happening even though you swore you wouldn’t do it again?In this episode, you’ll learn what’s really behind those moments of frustration, why guilt actually fuels more yelling instead of stopping it, and how to create the emotional space you need to respond calmly instead of reacting.Discover the surprising reason your nervous system triggers yelling—and how to calm it fast.Learn Jessica’s 3-phase “pause and compassion” method to break the yelling cycle on...
2025-11-1012 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#152-How You Can Reclaim Calm and Confidence In Your Parenting By Redefining What It Means To Be a Good Parent: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Does parenting your teen feel impossible—like no matter how hard you try, you’re always falling short?That constant guilt and frustration may not mean you’re doing anything wrong—it might just mean you’re working from the wrong job description. In this “Coaching Tool of the Week,” Jessica helps you rewrite how you define your role so you can lead with calm, connection, and compassion instead of control and exhaustion.Discover why your current parenting “job description” sets you up for burnout and guilt.Learn the simple rewrite that makes parenting teens more achievable (a...
2025-11-0706 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#151-How Accepting That Parenting Teens Is Hard Can Actually Make It Feel Easier: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Did you think parenting would get easier once your kids hit their teen years—only to find it’s actually harder than ever?You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, Jessica explains why it feels harder, why losing your patience isn’t a failure, and how a subtle mindset shift can transform how you show up for your teenager (and yourself).Learn why parenting feeling hard doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you care deeply.Discover why losing your patience can actually...
2025-11-0507 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#150-5 Real Reasons Parenting Teenagers Feels So Hard and What To Do To Make It Easier: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever wonder why parenting your teenager feels so much harder than you expected — even though you’re trying your absolute best?You’re not failing; you’ve just been handed the wrong job description. In this episode, Jessica breaks down the real, science-backed reasons parenting teens feels so overwhelming — from emotional separation to control struggles — and reveals how shifting your thinking can finally bring calm and connection back into your home.Discover the five hidden reasons parenting teens feels harder than it should.Learn how to rewrite your “job description” as a mom to feel less gui...
2025-11-0314 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#149-How a Dog’s “Hackles” Can Help You To Manage Anger with Compassion: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Ever wonder why you snap before you even realize you’re angry? What if your body was just trying to protect you, not betray you?In this episode, Jessica breaks down what’s really happening inside your body when your “hackles rise.” Using the simple example of how a dog’s fur stands up when alarmed, she explains how our nervous system triggers anger—and why it’s not your fault. If you’ve ever felt trapped in guilt or frustration after yelling at your teen, this conversation will change the way you view those moments forever.You’ll disc...
2025-10-3106 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#148-3 Steps to Recover After Yelling at Your Teen Without Guilt or Overexplaining: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Have you ever promised yourself you wouldn’t yell again—only to find yourself losing it when your teen rolls their eyes? You’re not alone, and it doesn’t make you a bad mom.In this episode, Jessica unpacks what really happens in those emotionally charged moments: why anger often hides fear or sadness, and how understanding your triggers can help you break the guilt cycle. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t stay calm 24/7, this episode is your permission slip to be human again.Listeners will discover:How to recog...
2025-10-2913 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#144-5 Things You Should Start Doing for Your Teen (That Actually Save Time & Energy)-Moms, Teens, CommunicationDo you ever feel like the harder you try to help your teen, the more disconnected you become?In this episode of The Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, Jessica reveals why parenting teens isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what truly matters. You’ll learn how small, intentional shifts can replace chaos with calm, reduce conflict, and rebuild connection, even if you feel stuck in constant power struggles.Discover five simple habits that lighten your load while helping your teen grow more independent.Learn how to listen and communicate in ways...
2025-10-2013 min
The Sober Mom LifeNavigating the Addictions of Your Loved Ones with Jessica Stewart of SoberAFJessica Stewart from The Sober As F*ck Podcast joins me today to share her sobriety journey, one that is deeply entangled with the addictions of her mom, brother, and husband. Jessica vulnerably shares how the addictions of her loved ones played out in her own life, and how it affected her choices with everything including alcohol, partying, parenthood, her marriage and more. Jessica has been sober since June! And she is so grateful for the sobriety of her brother and her husband. If you are someone who has st...
2025-10-2055 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#143-How To Use the “Why Am I Doing This?” Check-In To Let Go of Mom Resentment Fast-Moms, Teens, CommunicationEver think, “Why am I even doing this for them? They don’t appreciate it anyway”?That thought hits every mom of a teenager at some point. But what if the frustration isn’t about what you’re doing—but why you’re doing it? In this short, actionable episode, Jessica Stewart introduces the “Why Am I Doing This?” Check-In—a powerful coaching tool that helps you shift from hidden expectations to calm, intentional choices that feel lighter and more aligned.Learn how to pause before reacting and uncover your true motivation.Discover how to stop operatin...
2025-10-1704 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#142-Why Doing Everything for Your Teen Isn’t Creating the Respect You Deserve (and What To Do Instead):Moms, Teens, CommunicationDo you ever find yourself thinking, “I do everything for my teen—drive them, cook for them, help with homework—and they still don’t respect or appreciate me”?You’re not imagining it—many loving, dedicated moms hit this wall. When your teen’s attitude doesn’t match your effort, it’s easy to feel hurt, resentful, or even question your worth. In this episode, Jessica Stewart unpacks what’s really behind this dynamic and how to shift your mindset so you can feel calmer, more in control, and closer to your teen.Learn why measuring your worth b...
2025-10-1510 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#141-5 Things You Need To Stop Doing for Your Teen (and What To Do Instead): Moms, Teens, CommunicationDo you ever catch yourself reminding your teen about every deadline, fixing their mistakes, or managing their moods—only to feel drained and unappreciated?You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. Most moms overhelp because they love deeply. But here’s the truth: what feels like support can quietly block your teen’s growth and rob you of peace. In this episode, Jessica Stewart shares the five things to quit doing for your teenager so you can help them build independence while reclaiming your calm.Learn the 5 habits that keep your teen depende...
2025-10-1312 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#140-What Your Cell Phone Signal Can Teach You About Staying Connected With Your Teen: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Ever wish you could see your relationship with your teen as clearly as the signal bars on your phone?In this episode, Jessica Stewart introduces a brand-new coaching tool called The Connection Bars Check-In—a simple, visual way to assess and strengthen your relationship with your teen. Just like your phone signal fluctuates, your connection with your teenager naturally goes up and down. The key isn’t to stay at “five bars” all the time, but to notice where you are and make small, intentional moves to boost your signal.Learn how to rate you...
2025-10-1008 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#139-How To Reconnect With Your Teen When They’ve Pulled Away and You Feel Shut Out: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Does it feel like your teen used to love spending time with you—and now all they do is hide in their room and give one-word answers?You’re not imagining it. Many moms of teens feel this painful disconnect and assume it means their teen doesn’t like them anymore. But what if that distance wasn’t rejection at all? In this episode, Jessica Stewart coaches you through why your teen’s pullback is normal, how your own thoughts may be shaping the disconnection, and how to rebuild closeness without pressure or guilt.Understand what your teen’...
2025-10-0810 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#136-Feel Like You're Not Getting Through To Your Teen? 3 Better Questions to Ask Yourself & How to Repair the Connection Fast: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever feel like no matter what you say, your teen just doesn’t hear you—or worse, completely tunes you out?Most moms believe they need the “perfect words” to get through to their teenager. But the truth is, your words don’t matter if there’s no reliable connection for your message to land. In this episode, Jessica shares why focusing on repairing and maintaining the communication channel with your teen matters more than any script.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:The #1 shift that turns frustrating conversations into genuine connecti...
2025-10-0113 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#134-Do You Sometimes Feel Like Your Failing As a Mom?- How to Get Out of This With One Small Thought at a Time: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever try to tell yourself, “I’m a good mom,” but your brain flat-out refuses to believe it?That’s because big, positive leaps—like going from “I’m failing as a mom” to “I’m amazing”—feel fake when you don’t believe them. In this quick episode of The Teen Years Toolkit for Moms, Jessica Stewart shares the coaching tool called The Thought Ladder to help you gently shift your thoughts in ways your brain will actually accept.By listening, you’ll discover:Why your brain rejects affirmations that feel too far from your current re...
2025-09-2605 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#133-Why Your Brain Tells You “I’m Failing as a Mom” & What To Do About It To Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Teen: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m failing as a mom”—especially when your teen struggles, when you lose your cool, or when other moms seem to have it all together?You’re not alone. Many moms of teenagers carry this hidden guilt and self-criticism, but what if that thought isn’t proof you’re failing at all? In this episode, Jessica Stewart, life coach for moms of teens, unpacks why your brain creates these failure alarms and how to shift your perspective so you can respond with calm instead of spiraling into self-blame.By listening...
2025-09-2410 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#130-Does Your Teen's Silence Feel Like Rejection? Here’s the Truth That Changes Everything: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Does your teen come home, head straight to their room, and leave you wondering if you’re being pushed out of their life?If so, you’re not alone—and the real struggle often isn’t their silence, but the painful meaning you attach to it. In this “Coach Me Through This” episode, Jessica helps a mom untangle the heavy thoughts behind her teen’s one-word answers and shows a gentler way forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:A surprising reframe for seeing your teenager’s closed bedroom doorWhy your interpretation of their behavior creates m...
2025-09-1712 minThe Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 379 Let's normalize talking about reproductive hardships with Dr.Jessica ZuckerMiscarriage affects 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet it’s still surrounded by silence, shame, and stigma. In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker, a reproductive psychologist, author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement, and an incredible voice in this space.
Together, we’re getting real about the emotional and psychological impact of pregnancy loss, how our medical system often misses the mark, and what true support looks like for those navigating this experience. Dr. Zucker also shares her personal story of loss and how it shaped her mission to nor...
2025-09-1056 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#122-The Surprising “Mouth Zipper” Trick That Can Have You Creating More Connection Your Teen by Doing Less: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever feel like the more you talk to your teen, the less they actually listen?If power struggles, eye-rolls, and constant pushback feel like the norm in your home, this episode is for you. Today, Jessica reveals why moms often fall into the trap of over-talking—and how a surprising tool called the "mouth zipper" can transform tense moments into opportunities for connection.By listening, you’ll discover:The hidden reasons your advice might be pushing your teen away instead of drawing them closerSimple, practical ways to “zip it” and create s...
2025-08-2909 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#111-Does Your Teen Not Want to Go Back to School? From Spiralling to Calm: How You Can Reclaim Connection When Them When They Hate School: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Does your teen hate school—and you're stuck between yelling, worrying, and wondering what it says about your parenting?If back-to-school season brings dread and power struggles instead of structure, you’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica opens up about her own experience with a teen who rejected the entire idea of school and offers mindset shifts that will help you stop spiralling and start connecting—without micromanaging or guilt-tripping your kid.Discover the real reasons your teen may be resisting school—and why it’s not just laziness.Learn how to separate your identity from your...
2025-08-0412 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#107-Is Your Teen Not Texting You Back? How This Deceptively Simple Fact Finding Tool Can Instantly Calm Your Worries When Communicating with Your Teen: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you find yourself spiralling into worst-case scenarios when your teen doesn’t text back or something feels off?In today’s episode, Jessica introduces a deceptively simple coaching tool called the Fear vs. Fact Finder—a game-changing practice that helps parents separate emotional overwhelm from grounded reality. If you’re tired of letting anxiety lead the way in tough parenting moments, this episode is your new go-to.Learn how to break free from anxious thought loops with a 2-step clarity toolUnderstand the difference between actual facts and emotionally-charged fearsDiscover how to retrain your bra...
2025-07-2508 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#103-How This Simple “Energy Meter” Tool Can Help Moms Stay Calm in Teen Chaos: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you feel like your emotions are running the show—especially in tense moments with your teen?In this episode, Jessica Stewart reveals the Emotional Energy Meter—a practical tool to help you name, understand, and feel your emotions instead of escaping or burying them. Learn how emotional awareness impacts your energy, your communication, and how your teen learns to handle their emotions by watching you.Discover why avoiding emotions can actually make parenting harder.Learn a simple 4-step tool to process your feelings and stay grounded.Find out how to model emotional regulation in everyday situ...
2025-07-1111 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#100-How Showing Up Differently For My Son’s Mental Health Changed My Parenting Forever: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Are you constantly trying to “fix” your teen’s mental health—only to feel more helpless, disconnected, and overwhelmed?In this deeply personal milestone episode, Jessica shares her emotional journey through her son's OCD diagnosis and what she learned the hard way about supporting a teenager through mental health struggles. If you've ever felt powerless or like you're doing everything wrong, this episode will bring clarity and calm.Hear what actually works (and what doesn’t) when your teen is going through a mental health crisis.Learn how to stop seeing your teen as broken—and start seeing...
2025-06-3018 minThe Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 358: Unveiling Spiritual Connections: Psychic Mediumship, Spirit Babies, and More with Jessica LynneIn this fascinating episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe is joined by Psychic Medium Jessica Lynne to delve into the world of psychic mediumship, spirit babies, energetic blocks, and the power of surrendering in life and labor. Jessica shares her extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world, offering comfort and guidance to those seeking connections beyond the material realm. They discuss the concept that babies choose their parents, the lessons learned through challenging experiences, and the role of spirit guides. Jessica also provides personal insights for HeHe's pregnancy, including an intuitive sense of a baby boy...
2025-06-2755 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#94-Why Even Well-Informed Moms (And Respiratory Therapists) Can’t Always Prevent Teen Vaping: (Moms, Teens, Communication)What do you do when you find out your teen is vaping—even when you're a health expert who thought it could never happen to your kid?If you’ve ever believed that talking to your teen about vaping would be enough to stop them, this episode will challenge that belief. Jessica, a respiratory therapist and certified tobacco educator, shares the shocking moment she discovered her own son was vaping—and how she responded without yelling, spiraling, or shutting down communication.Learn the surprising facts about vaping that most parents don’t know but abso...
2025-06-0930 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#89-Why You Need a Thinking Plan To Handle Teen Triggers With More Control: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you ever wish you could stay calm in the moment — especially when your teen triggers you again with the same old behaviour?If you find yourself constantly reacting with frustration, guilt, or anger in tough parenting moments, you're not alone — and there’s a better way. In this episode, Jessica Stewart introduces a powerful 4-step Thinking Plan Blueprint that helps you mentally prepare for triggering situations with your teen, so you can respond with clarity and calm.Learn how to pre-plan your thoughts for challenging moments so you stop reacting and start responding
2025-05-2310 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#85-Why The Power Tool Emotional Self-Regulation Is the Key to a Stronger Bond With Your Teen: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Are you tired of feeling like your teen’s moods control the entire energy of your household?When parenting teens, it's easy to feel powerless and reactive—especially when your teenager seems to spiral and drag you into their emotional chaos. In this episode, Jessica shares the life-changing tool called the emotional self regulator that gives you back control—not over your teen, but over your own peace of mind.Learn exactly how to use the “pause” to stop arguments before they start.Discover why naming your emotions out loud is more powerful than bottl...
2025-05-0917 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#82-Why "Stay Positive!" Is Not The Best Advice You Can Give As A Mom When Your Teen Is Struggling: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Are you struggling to figure out what to say (or not say) when your teenager comes home overwhelmed with emotions?Many moms feel instinctively responsible for "fixing" their teen’s bad days — but this approach can unintentionally cause disconnection. In this episode, Jessica Stewart explains why your fear of your teen’s big feelings is completely normal, why trying to "make it better" often backfires, and how doing less can actually deepen your relationship.Learn why being the "calm, safe place" is the most powerful support you can offer your teen.Discover how letting your teen f...
2025-04-2811 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#79-Mom Rage-How to Feel Heard Without Yelling:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Ever wonder why you end up yelling at the people you love most—and what you can do to finally stop?If you're tired of feeling guilty after another shouting match with your teen, you're not alone. In this episode, Jessica Stewart opens up about her own experience with "Mom Rage," explores why yelling feels so instinctive, and offers real-world strategies to help you stay calm and feel truly heard without raising your voice.You'll gain a deeper understanding of the emotional triggers behind yelling and how they show up in high-stakes parenting moments.You'll di...
2025-04-0712 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#78-How Moms Can Handle Teens Not Doing Chores With Calm Communication: (Moms, Teens, Communication)How to Handle Your Teenager Not Doing Their Chores Without Getting Frustrated or AngryIn this episode of Finding Your Calm With Your Teenager, life coach Jessica Stewart addresses a common parental frustration: teens neglecting chores. Using a real-life example from a parenting group, Jessica explains how altering your thought process can reduce conflict and improve communication. She outlines strategies for 😌maintaining calmness 😡understanding the root of frustration 🗨️engaging teens effectively to achieve desired outcomes without anger. The episode offers practical coaching advice, emphasizing the power of mindset in trans...
2025-03-3114 minThe Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#77-Why Even Health Experts Can’t Stop Teen Vaping—And What Moms Can Actually Control :(Moms, Teens, Communication) One day I went to my son's room to look for something and I ended up finding a bunch of vapes and vape paraphernalia there. I will just say that I did not remain calm. I was livid. And it was fortunate that he was not home at the time because I needed time to calm down. Let's be real. I get triggered and need all the tools I teach here to help myself remain calm through these challenging timesIn this encore episode you will walk away with-the facts about vaping and smoking...
2025-03-2426 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#76-How I Stopped Panicking While Teaching My Teen to Drive—And What Actually Helped: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Is it time for your teen to learn how to drive? 🚗 Are you terrified of this? 🫣 This is the ultimate in literally letting go of the wheel 🛞 and finding ways to keep your CALM. Let’s dive in or shall I say drive into this episode where I will share my best wisdom and life coaching tools to help you with this.I’m going to break it down into a few parts🛑➡️Before you even get into the car➡️While you are in the car➡️After you get out of the car
2025-03-1014 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#74-Letting Go of Hypervigilance: Helping Moms Trust Their Teens More: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you constantly worry about your teen’s every move? Find yourself checking their location, overanalyzing their tone, or assuming the worst when they don’t text back? If so, you might be experiencing **hypervigilance**—a heightened state of parental anxiety that can strain both you and your teen.In this episode, we explore: ✅ What hypervigilance is and why it happens ✅ How it impacts both you and your teen ✅ Practical strategies to shift from control to trust Take a deep breath—you’re not alone in this. Tune in for **practical s...
2025-02-1823 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#72-I'm Done: What Moms of Teens Can Do When Parenting Feels Overwhelming:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel *done*? Like you've got nothing left to give, and parenting feels overwhelming? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about that drained, burnt-out feeling that so many parents experience—especially when raising teenagers.I’ll walk you through why this happens, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to shift your mindset so you can recharge and reconnect with your teen (without guilt). Plus, I’ll share practical strategies to help you reset when you’re running on empty.**What You...
2025-01-2716 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#71-The Essential Mindset Shifts Moms Need to Communicate Better With Their Teens: (Moms, Teens, Communication) 🎙️ Raising a teenager is a whole new world compared to parenting a young child. As your child grows, your parenting style needs to evolve, too. In this episode, we’ll explore the key shifts parents need to make when transitioning into this stage—so you can stay connected, and keep your cool when things get challenging.💡 **What You’ll Learn in This Episode:** ✔️ The biggest mindset shifts needed when parenting a teen ✔️ Why your old parenting strategies may no longer work ✔️ How to understand your own emotions during this time ✔️ A...
2025-01-2112 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#70-Using Self-Help as a Tool or a Weapon: What Moms Need to Know for Better Teen Communication: (Moms, Teens, Communication)I personally love to read self-help books. Is this the better way to be? Not necessarily... I have found myself at times using concepts and tools against myself and make me feel like I'm not good enough.Listen to this week's episode for a deeper dive into this realm. How do you use personal development? Do you use it for or against yourself?Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comThis powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety...
2025-01-1312 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#69-How Accepting My Teen’s Sadness Helped Us Communicate Better and Build Emotional Resilience:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Do you want to know how to help your teen not to feel sad? Of course you do right? That's your job as a parent. What if it was better for your teen to help them learn how to feel sad or feel any of the so-called negative emotions.In this episode I make a case for this as part of learning healthy emotional management and regulation. Remember, nothing has gone wrong when we are feeling a negative emotion. This also helps save energy trying to fix things or emotions in ourselves and in our tee...
2025-01-0616 min
Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 697: Best of 2024 (Encore) Secrets of a Sustainable Wedding Florist with Jessica Stewart of Pittsburgh’s Bramble & Blossomhttps://youtu.be/yOLV0XJX1ic?si=3ZxsB3shtvPOrquK
Jessica Stewart of Bramble & Blossom
Happy New Year! We’ve pulled one of our most popular episodes of 2024 to share with you today and I know it will inspire you with new sustainability ideas for the coming wedding season! Meet Jessica Stewart, a pioneering Slow Flowers floral designer, and learn how she leads with joy when communicating her values to wedding clients, while also infusing her aesthetic with sustainable values. This episode is called Secrets of a Sustainable Wedding Florist so get ready to be inspired.
New Year, New YOU at th...
2025-01-021h 19
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#68-AITA? Why This Question Hurts Teen Communication (What Moms Should Ask Instead): (Moms, Teens, Communication)Have you seen this on your social media channels? AITA? It makes sense why we ask it but is it the right question to ask? I don't think so and in this episode I will explain why. There are much better questions to ask to create more connection in your relationships and to gain more insights from these "negative" interactions we inevitably have with our teenagers.Listen and let me know what you think.Reach me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comLearn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.ca
2024-12-3016 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#67-Triggered by Your Teen? How Moms Can Stay Calm and Improve Communication: (Moms, Teens, Communication)Ever found yourself snapping at your teen and wondering, 'Where did that even come from?' You're not alone.In this episode I discuss how being "triggered" is very normal, why our teens trigger us so much and what to do about it.Triggered a lot and need help? I'm a life coach and I can work with you to help move through this process faster. E-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to schedule a free 1:1 consult or click here to book a consultation nowLearn more abou...
2024-12-2318 min
Millions Were Made#24 -Solopreneur to a Multi-Million Dollar Med Spa with CEO of The Aesthetic Method, Stephanie StewartIn this episode of Millions Were Made Podcast, Jessica Marx sits down with her longtime client and friend and client, Stephanie Stewart. Stephanie is a former ER Physician Assistant turned med spa entrepreneur and mom. Stephanie’s journey from the bustling halls of a trauma center to owning a successful aesthetics practice is nothing short of inspiring. Together, they delve into the realities of breaking free from burnout, navigating early entrepreneurial missteps, and scaling a business in a crowded market without losing focus on family.Stephanie shares the pivotal moments that led her to trust her gut, sc...
2024-12-1136 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#66-The Value of Staying CALM: How You Can Lead Teen Communication From Within:(Moms, Teens, Communication)I'm going back to basics. I think it's worth making a case for the all that we can do to improve our relationships with our teenagers by working on what is going on within us. There is tremendous power in learning how to remain CALM within ourselves.We don't need to have all the answers and know everything to help lead ourselves and our teenagers through these often challenging times. By remembering to Connect, Accept, Love and Manage our emotions (as a good manager) we can equip ourselves with what we need to return to act...
2024-12-0923 min
Market MakeHer Podcast66. Insider Trading: Lessons from Martha (Stewart)What is insider trading and what can we learn from the highly-politicized Martha Stewart case regarding illegal insider trading? Find out on this episode of Market MakeHer. 😉
Illegal Insider Trading vs Legal Insider Trading
Legal Insider Trading is when company insiders (e.g., executives, employees or majority shareholders) trade their company's stock while following rules and regulations. They must report their trades to the Securities and Exchange Commission (you can search the EDGAR database) to ensure transparency and fairness (we talk about conspiracy theories regarding how people like Jeff Bezos sell off a lot o...
2024-12-0631 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#65-How Letting Go of the “Perfect Holiday” Helped Me Connect With My Teen:(Moms, Teens, Communication)The "perfect" holiday does not exist! Does this statement relieve you or give you stress? We know this intellectually but actually letting ourselves enjoy the holiday season without the idea of perfection can be a different story. Teenagers have a magical way of shattering our perfect holiday dreams like no other.This episode will help reframe the holiday season and embrace the chaos and reality of this often stressful time in our lives. Listen for tips on thinking about them differently and maybe even creating more joy for yourself during this special time of year.Nee...
2024-12-0225 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#64-Why Thinking Your Teen Belongs to You Is Destroying Communication:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Seeing our children at any age as "ours" seems reasonable right? It makes sense why we see it this way but it is also very problematic from a standpoint of providing our teenagers with the autonomy they need to grow and become independent.This weeks episode explores this further and the reason why we do this and why it is not helpful for either our teenagers or ourselves.Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me at Jessica.swrt@gmail.com to schedule a 1:1 coaching consultThis powerful podcast ex...
2024-11-2522 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#63-Why Fighting Reality Is Hurting Communication With Your Teen—Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up:(Moms, Teens, Communication)I know what you're thinking because I've thought it too. If I just accept things that means I like them, condone them or am not going to do anything about it?This is not true and in fact the reality is when something has happened that we don't like, we spend so much wasted time and energy resisting it. This does not help. How do I know? So much time spent arguing against reality.In this episode I discuss how acceptance is not passive, how it helps us suffer less, save time and get to bet...
2024-11-1818 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#62-Understanding Teen Mood Swings: What Moms Need to Know for Better Communication:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Oh the moodiness of teenagers!! It's so frustrating! This episode will tell you why this happens and what you can do to help your teen and yourself through this time.I will also go over how to tell if there is something more serious going on. Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caWant to coach with me? E-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to set up a free consult and initial coaching session.Links to books mentioned in this episodeTh...
2024-11-0419 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#61-How Moms Can Strengthen Teen Communication by Choosing the Right Tech at the Right TimeTexting and e-mail are super convenient and quick but not always the best mode of communication. When is it best to use these and when is it best to have a phone conversation or a face-to-face? This episode gives you some things to consider when choosing the best mode. Use these strategies to foster good connection with anyone and especially our teenagers. They need us to lead them on this.Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comThis powerful podcast expl...
2024-10-2818 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#60-Why “I Just Want Them to Be Happy” Is a Problematic Parenting Goal for Moms of TeensWhat's wrong with the thought "I Just Want Them to be Happy"? It sounds like a great thing to think doesn't it?Well, it is laced with problems for you and for your teenager. In this week's episode I will tell you why and give you some questions to ask yourself to begin questioning this.Releasing this thought can help you release more anxiety around your parenting and focus more on the parts of the parenting job description that are actually achievable. E-mail me for a 1:1 consult at Jessica.stwrt@gm...
2024-10-2120 min
Book Marketing Mania - Podcasting tips to market your book and grow your author platform143. Using Your Influence to Reach Readers with Jessica Hurlbut of Full Spectrum ParentHow do you genuinely share about your book with the ones who need to read it the most?You're going to love this conversation with my special guest, Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood and co-host of The Full Spectrum Parent podcast. Jessica shares about using your God-given influence to connect with your target readers and build your audience ahead of a book launch. Plus she shares how podcasting has played a part in continuing to market her book.RESOURCES:Jessica's bookJessica's websiteJessica's podcast
2024-10-1829 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#59-Helping Teens With Anxiety Starts With Moms: Communication Strategies That WorkTeen anxiety seems to be ramping up these days. We are hearing about the increase everywhere. How do we help our teenagers deal with this in the best way possible? The best way is to be aware of your own emotional landscape and your teenagers will see you as a safe place.Anxiety is a normal part of our lives and it tries to help us but left unchecked and unexamined, it can begin to run our lives and our decisions. Learn how to help your teenager deal with this through some practical tips and insi...
2024-10-0714 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#58-How Managing My Own Anxiety Changed the Way I Show Up for My Teen:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Parenting teenagers can certainly bring up anxiety in us. If it didn't I doubt you would be listening to this podcast. Listen to this episode for some practical ways to manage the heightened anxiety that comes with the territory.Dealing with your own anxiety when it comes up is the best way to know how to deal with your teenager's anxiety. Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to set up a 1:1 coaching consultThis powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigat...
2024-09-3014 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#57-What Anxiety Has Taught Me About Parenting Teens and Communicating With Calm:(Moms, Teens, Communication)Anxiety is a constant companion for me so I'm going to focus on it for the next 3 episodes. Parenting teenagers can increase anxiety in parents like no other time in life. This episode focuses on what anxiety is and some perspectives on how to look at it and think about it a bit differently. I've learned a few things having anxiety as my constant companion and I'm sharing it with you here.Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me for a free 1:1 coaching consult at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comT...
2024-09-2315 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#56-How Moms Can Stop Yelling at Their Teens and Start Building Better CommunicationAre you struggling to stop yelling at your teenager despite knowing it's not helping?This episode is for you. In it I will discuss the very human reasons we yell at each other and what to do about it. I will also delve into how to release shame about yelling and a strategy for turning your recent yell-fest into some gold that will increase your connection with your teenager.Learn more about me here www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to set up...
2024-09-0921 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#55-How Looking at Yourself First Can Repair Your Relationship With Your Teen—No Program NeededHave you watched the shows about these programs that claim to help teenagers reform? There is good and bad in every industry but what does this say about relationships? It's no wonder parents put their faith in this but there is something missing if a program you are looking at doesn't include both people in the relationship. I can help you improve your relationship with your teenager by looking at just you. You are the person you have the most influence with FOR SURE.Email me to set up a free...
2024-09-0213 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#54-When Your Teen Leaves for College: How Moms Can Navigate the Emotions and Stay ConnectedI have been seeing a lot of posts on the socials lately from parents struggling as their teens leave to go away to college for the first time. What is the advice for how to deal with this? Do I get a dog? Do I find a new hobby? Before you do any of that listen to this episode. You can do these things but you need to let your absolutely normal feelings about this be there and feel what you are feeling. In this episode I offer some of my own personal ways that I dea...
2024-08-2615 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#53-Resisting the Reflex to Fix for Better Communication With Teens (Moms, This One’s For You)Do you find yourself frustrated with your teenager because you have all the best advice but they just don't listen? There is a principle rooted in health education called the "righting reflex" and we do it all the time as parents.Guess what? It doesn't work very well.Listen to find out what can work better and how it has you doing less as a parent. I love a principle that can help me do less :)Email me to set up a 1:1 coaching consults at Je...
2024-08-1215 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#52-How I Improved My Relationship With My Teen—Without Them Changing a ThingWhat happens if the other person in your relationship doesn't want to listen to the podcast or read the book on how to improve it?No problem. There is so much that can be made better by JUST YOU doing this work. I have real life examples from my own life that prove the other person does not have to change for your relationship with them to be better. I can help you improve your relationship by working with JUST YOU! E-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to set up a...
2024-08-0513 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#51-How I Stopped Striving for Calm and Found a Better Way to Parent My Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)What if CALM is not somewhere we are trying to get to or strive for? I've been striving to be calm for awhile now and what I've come to realize is that our calm state is covered up by a lot of false thoughts that are disguising themselves as the truth. What if we can be like water and rest into calm. Allow ourselves to settle. The more we do this the easier it gets to come into that state of being.Think of a lake or an ocean. When is it actually calm like glass with...
2024-07-2213 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#50-How a Pixar Movie Helped Me Rethink My Role as a Mom to a Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Have you watched the movie Inside Out? I just watched it and I know it's not new but I want to talk about it! It should be required watching for all humans.Listen to find out why our job as parents is not to make our kids happy all the time or to keep them happy. As if that's even possible. This is the way our teenagers love to learn, by watching a movie. This is the perfect movie to learn about our emotions and the importance of them in all our lives.Learn more...
2024-07-1516 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#49-How Letting Go of “Having All the Answers” Made Me a More Present Mom to My Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)What if you don't know how to handle a situation with your teenager? Does that mean you are not a good parent? Not even closeThis episode is all about releasing the pressure of needing to have all the answers and why our brain likes to tell us that we should. When we are open to the fact that we can't be everything to our children and also we can't know everything, there is an instant pressure release.Learn more about me here www.jessicastewartcoaching.ca
2024-07-0120 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#48-How to Be There for Your Teen During Heartbreak—Even When You’re Hurting Too :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Does your teenager's heartbreak also break your heart?Teen heartbreak is rough on them but also on us. How do we deal with it? What do we do? What do we say?I'm not sure I can tell you what to do or say but I can give you some ideas on how to "be" with them when this happens as it surely will.Learn more about me here www.jessicastewartcoaching.caE-mail me to schedule a free 1:1 life coaching session to try it out at Jessica.stwrt...
2024-06-1015 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#47-Why You Need to Make Space for Anger to Improve Communication With Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)I've been really ANGRY lately! I admit it and it took me by surprise. I haven't felt this way in quite some time and being faced with it was a good reminder about how important it is to make space for ALL of the feelings "good" and "bad".In this episode I will highlight why this is so important and how actually letting it be there can allow you to move through the emotion faster. Send me a message at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comLearn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.ca
2024-06-0318 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#46-How Letting Go of Perfectionism Helped Me Communicate Better With My Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Do you have perfectionist parenting tendencies? Do you think it helps or hinders you?I am a recovering perfectionist and here to share how perfectionism has increased my anxiety over the years, How about some thoughts that can help you become an anti-perfectionist? I've got you!!! Listen in and enjoy!!!Learn more about me here www.jessicastewartcoaching.caContact me to schedule a 1:1 coaching consult at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comThis powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and...
2024-05-2017 minThe Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 262: Coping with an Unplanned C-Section with Jessica RitaIn this episode, HeHe chats with Jessica Rita of Modern Courage. They discuss the impact an unplanned cesarean can have on the initiation into motherhood including dealing with feelings of failure and many more layers of emotions. Jessica dives a bit into the cause of birth trauma as well as steps you can take to start healing now, including the importance of nervous system regulation, and trigger tracking. She also shares how an unplanned cesarean can impact the mother-baby bond & attachment style!
Guest Bio:
Jess is a specialist in supporting millennial and Gen X...
2024-05-0857 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#45-How A Loving Thought Like “I Just Don’t Want Them To Fail” Can Backfire for Your Relationship with Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)I just don't want them to fail! This thought makes perfect sense, yet it may be working against your teenagers and you as their parent.Today is the last episode of my Unhelpful Parenting Thoughts series. Listen in as I break it down and examine ways this is not helpful and what we could think instead. Learn more about me at www.jessicastewartcoaching.caDid you know I do 1:1 private coaching? Email me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com to set up a free consult and see what coaching could do for you.
2024-05-0715 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#44-Why Thinking “This Shouldn’t Be So Hard” Disrupts Communication Between You and Your Teen:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Welcome to Part 3 of this series! I'm exploring some parenting thoughts I have had in my own life that I now recognize as leading to no good outcome. This week the thought is "This shouldn't be so hard!"I will explore why it makes sense that we think this, why it is NOT helpful and ideas about what to think instead.Changing one thought can be so powerful. Listen in to make some shifts today.E-mail me to schedule a 1:1 consult at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com
2024-04-2918 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#43-Why Thinking "They Should Know Better" Hurts Communication Between You and Your Teen:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)This week we are looking at the thought "They should know better". Sounds like an OK reasonable thought but again we will be looking below the surface of this to see how it's working against you and your relationship with just about anybody you think this about.I will go through why it makes sense we think this, when we think this most often and some ways to come up with a slightly more helpful thought.I am a 1:1 life coach for parents of teenagers. Please email me if you would like to set up...
2024-04-2220 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#35-How Understanding Your Anger Helps You Connect Better With Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)If you listen to my podcast, I'm sure you struggle with not being able to remain calm. I hear you and it's precisely why I'm sharing this work.In this episode we are going to look at our anger and some different ways to think about it. If we can reflect on the times we are most triggered and become angry, it will give us valuable clues about our emotions and why we get so triggered when it comes to our teenagers.Want to be a part of my 6 week coaching program for free? E-mail...
2024-02-2620 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#34-How You Can Process Difficult Emotions To Improve Communication with Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Remember when they were little and cute? What happened? Where did they go and when are they coming back? I've thought these thoughts and I bet you have too. What emotion does this bring up for you? In this episode I talk about processing difficult emotions, why it helps and why we often don't want to do it.After listening you will be able to name the emotion that's coming up and have a framework for how to process it and allow it to be there. This is an amazing skill to have...
2024-02-1918 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#33-3 Steps You Can Use to Worry Less and Communicate More Calmly With Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Worrying is a habit that can absolutely be reduced. Do you describe yourself as a worrier who feels doomed to have to do it forever? Worrying is not necessary, helpful or inevitable but it does take some practise to reduce it.In this weeks episode I give you 3 steps to help reduce your worry adapted from Dr. Jud Brewer's work. www.drjud.comWant to be part of my 6-week free coaching program? E-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comGrab your "Lost it" video hereCheck out...
2024-02-1219 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#32-Why Always Planning for the Future Damages Communication With Teens (And What You Should Focus on Instead) :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Being future-focused is great right? Well not always....Always living in the future can ensure that we miss what's happening right now, which is really all we ever have. In this episode I talk about how to use this concept to help with finding your CALM. Anxiety and worry abounds when we are trying to solve for a future that has not happened and we can't ever be certain about.Want to be part of my beta-testing for my new coaching program for parents of teenagers? E-mail me at Jessica.stwrt@gmail.com
2024-02-0515 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#31-Why Resisting Reality Creates More Struggles With Your Teen (And How You Can Practice Acceptance Instead):(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)How do you know when you are resisting what is happening in your life and why does it matter? In this episode I talk about the way you can tell you are in resistance and why this creates so much struggle in our lives.I will also give you some simple tips you can try today to practise the skill of acceptance. That's right!! Acceptance is a skill you can learn if you are willing and it is a shortcut off the struggle bus friends!Want in on my limited free coaching program spots? E-mail...
2024-01-2918 minSlow Flowers PodcastEpisode 646: Secrets of a Sustainable Wedding Florist with Jessica Stewart of Pittsburgh’s Bramble & Blossomhttps://youtu.be/yOLV0XJX1ic?si=h_G5fRCyQrUj7WQE
It’s engagement season and many of our wedding and event designers are busy at this time of year, consulting with prospective couples and pulling together concepts and proposals. For Slow Flowers designers, those who infuse their business values with sourcing and sustainable considerations, there’s an important added layer involved.
Jessica Stewart of Bramble & Blossom
Today’s guest, Jessica Stewart, is well aware of the importance of educating clients about having a local and seasonal approach to designing their wedding flowers. We asked Jessica to unpack all the elemen...
2024-01-241h 05
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#26-Why Your Default Parenting Thoughts Are Hurting Communication With Your Teen :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Ever listen to a greatest hits album on repeat? A record album has grooves that the needle rides along and the album goes round and round. The thoughts in our brains work the same way. We have thoughts and return to them over and over again on default.What are your top 3 thoughts about yourself as a parent?What are your top 3 thoughts about your teenager?It's good information to know as it is the cornerstone of your relationship with yourself and with your teenager.In this episode...
2023-12-1823 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#18-Talking to Your Teens About Vaping and Smoking: Communication Tips for Moms :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Ever wonder how to have a conversation about vaping/smoking with your teen?I am a Respiratory Therapist and Certified Tobacco Educator and will give you the most important facts to share with your teen. They will listen to you and the earlier you have the conversation the better.Tip Sheet for How to Talk to Your Teens about VapingE-mail me with any questions Jessica.stwrt@gmail.comLearn more about me here www.jessicastewartcoaching.caGet the how to stop "losing...
2023-10-1027 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#16-Why Society’s Parenting Expectations Are Hurting Moms of Teens :(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)Have you ever wished parenting came with a clear, supportive job description—especially during the tough teenage years?Many parents feel overwhelmed and defeated because traditional expectations make the "job" of parenting seem impossible. In this episode, Jessica Stewart explores why parenting feels so hard and how redefining our role with a focus on connection, acceptance, love, and emotional management can transform your daily experience with your teen.You'll learn why most parental job descriptions set you up for frustration—and how to shift your mindset to feel successful.You'll discover the four core values that can...
2023-09-2518 min
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos#10-Why Worrying About Your Teen Won't Make You a Better Mom—And How Calm Communication Will : (Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)What if worrying about your teenager wasn’t necessary—and what if letting go of it could actually make you a better, calmer parent?If you feel like constant worrying is just part of parenting a teenager, you’re not alone. In this episode, Jessica explores why worrying feels so natural (even expected!) and why it often does more harm than good. You'll discover a new way to relate to worry, so you can break free from the cycle and create more peace in your home—and inside your mind.- Learn why worrying is actually...
2023-08-1428 min
Jessica Furey PodcastBecoming a Self-Made RealEstatepreneur with Kevin StewartIn this episode, Jessica sat down with Kevin Stewart, a top-producing agent with the GraumanRosenfeld Group at TheAgency. Kevin has received the award for Real Estate Rising Star from the Hollywood Reporter and is one of the top agents under 30. Originally from Ohio, Kevin moved to LA to scale his real estate business and accomplished this goal in a short amount of time. Kevin shares how he established a successful foundation in his business and how his passion for real estate and goals continue to be a driving force. He acknowledges his mentor Jon Grauman and discusses how he...
2023-06-1952 min
Speak Kindly, You’re ListeningDiscover Your Potential For Success with Julia Stewart - EP 21What is your definition of success? As a high-achieving woman you know you are able to perform at the top levels of business. The journey to the top can come with many hurdles and roadblocks, especially for women. When you know your value and choose to stop proving yourself, you embrace being you and then success typically follows. Today you’ll hear from Julia Stewart, who is the previous president of Applebees and IHOP, turned founder, Chair & CEO at Alurx, Inc. a new wellness brand offering health-conscious individuals with a consistent, proven line of wellness-based solutions that can be pe...
2023-06-0850 minSpeak Kindly, You’re ListeningDiscover Your Potential For Success with Julia Stewart - EP 21What is your definition of success? As a high-achieving woman you know you are able to perform at the top levels of business. The journey to the top can come with many hurdles and roadblocks, especially for women. When you know your value and choose to stop proving yourself, you embrace being you and then success typically follows. Today you’ll hear from Julia Stewart, who is the previous president of Applebees and IHOP, turned founder, Chair & CEO at Alurx, Inc. a new wellness brand offering health-conscious individuals with a consistent, proven line of wellness-based solutions that can be pe...
2023-06-0850 min
The Last Thing I Wished I SaidProfessor Jessica Stewart sees light even in the darkOn the fourth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Professor Jessica Stewart who shares the sudden loss of her mother, Sherry Dumas, who taught Jessica how to survive in the dark. Jessica lost her vision completely at 24 years old. Sherry’s life was cut short on a road in New Mexico along with that of her sister, Helen, on a late Friday afternoon in the mist. Jessica can be contacted at jstewartgcc419@gmail.com.You can follow THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID on Apple & Google Podcasts [as well as any...
2023-04-2824 min
Do It For The Gram: An Enneagram PodcastEmbodiment and Liberation with Jessica Dickson (Type 8)Jessica Dickson does life empowerment coaching and consulting at the intersections of the Enneagram, antiracism, and embodiment for individual and collective liberation. Jessica shares the importance of this work and why she does it. She discusses why we should learn to listen to our bodies and how we relate to our body identity, so that we can move through the world. Part of the inner work Jessica is doing for herself is choosing to rest to avoid burnout and incorporating that into who she is and her work. She explains why taking time off one week every month is...
2022-10-1453 min
Find Your Sparkle with Jennifer A Stewart, Speaker, Empowerment Coach & Energy PractitionerFind Your Sparkle with Jen and Jessica TookeyJoin me and my good friend, Jessica Tookey on this episode of Find Your Sparkle with Jen as she shares some of her incredible journey! Jessica is an amazing artist, Artistic Channel and Intuitive Guide and a mental health proponent. She gets real and personal with her story; including her life-long battle with suicidal thoughts and how a massive life change started her on a path that has led her to be the happiest she has ever been. She and her partner have spent the last two years travelling and having adventures all across the US.
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2021-08-2148 min
A Turn of Events™Adapting and Pivoting in the events industry with Jessica StewartWe had a great time with Jessica Stewart with EMRG Media and The Event Planner Expo on ADAPTING AND PIVOTING IN THE EVENT INDUSTRY.Jessica shared a wealth of information about:mindset shifts that have happened since COVID began;keeping in touch with clients;how to make virtual events interactive;the Event Planner Expo happening in October 2020;finding and working with virtual event exhibitors; andmuch more.Jessica StewartEmail: jstewart@emrgmedia.comWebsite: http://emrgmedia.comEvent Planner Expo: https://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeventplannerexpoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeventplannerexpo/
2021-05-2725 min