Learning to accept, support, and belong to ourselves first can seem like a never-ending battle for adults, and the pressure our adolescent kids are facing around these topics feels even greater. 

But I believe this kind of support and care of our own selves is one of the answers to creating more peace inside our lives and the world. I think we can all agree this is what is desperately needed right now.

Today's guest, Author, Activist, and Dove Self-Esteem Project Educator, Rosie Molinary, and I dive into these topics and so much more. 

[9:10] Rosie's "lightbulb moment"

[11:00] The consequences of looking outside yourself for validation

[20:30] How purpose leads to healing

[23:11] Our kids don't need us to be perfect in order to be good role models

[29:40] Gently setting boundaries around non-negotiable "you time"

[41:50] The impact of gender expression on body image

Parents, if you or your adolescent have ever struggled to accept yourself, your body, or to prioritize your own needs first - this is for YOU. 

~Listen in now to repair your breakdown and replenish yourselves~

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PS. So many adolescent kids and parents are struggling right now. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families can easily find this content and benefit. Thank you!