ABOUT THE EPISODE:
I joke that this club of mine (The Stream Community) is the club you never want to find yourself needing an invite to. But here we are, doing this messy, exhausting, and entirely meaningful work together. I am so grateful yet another one of these moms is sharing her story with you. 

In this coaching episode, I am joined by Jamie, a long-time member of The Stream. She shares the impact of pre-term birth and how other learning and health challenges have complicated her son’s academic success, social life, and drug use. We discuss how her ex-husband’s own addiction has impacted her son and his attempts at sobriety. Additionally, she thoughtfully unpacks the difficulty (and gift) that being an empath can be for our kids.

If you’re struggling to find ways to support your child because of their extreme displays of disrespect, you’ll want to listen to take a lesson from Jamie’s book. She’s doing so many things well, and yet she’s aware of the boundaries she has to protect to save their relationship. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why kids who are empaths are vulnerable to addiction
• Strategic ways to stay regulated when your son or daughter isn’t able to
• Why being your child’s ‘safe person is a double-edged sword
• What incredible wins Jamie has been witnessing in her son
• Why “projecting positive” impacts everyone in the picture

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Outward Bound Intercept (website) 
• Have You Filled a Bucket Today? (book)

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