Finding purpose and redefining success when it comes to our personal journey and family dynamics can be daunting. Let's explore what it takes to deconstruct family norms and find our way into conscious living as we self-discover our own identity and purpose.

In this episode, we'll explore questions like:

What is my purpose?

What is/isn’t working for you around the “old family norms”?

Can we broaden our thinking to include different kinds of families?

How can we lean on others where we feel there are gaps in bringing up children or “succeeding” in life?

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Deciding big (or small life) decisions can come with all kinds of emotions and questions. Consciously taking a step back to adjust to a mindful approach to the decision-making process can help ease some of the anxiety and fears that come from the pressure we put on “making the right decision”. Practicing mindful self compassion as we learn what paths in life are most fulfilling allows life to be a learning ground as opposed to a guessing game of what’s “right for me”. 

We’ll answer questions like: 

How do I know what the right decision is for me?

What if I make the wrong decision?

How do I determine what’s best for me?

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Clearly communicating with our teenagers can feel like tip-toeing through a minefield as parents. We feel like bad parents with teens who don't want to talk to them. Let's discuss some practical skills for taking a step back from the emotional fragility of hormones and erratic reactions, accessing a new perspective, and delivering a different kind of dialogue approach to reach your teen. Knowing how to talk to your teen doesn't come automatically. There will be good days and hard days, but no matter what, we can stay open to growing as parents and fostering a message of acceptance and compassion that impacts our teens, not just with words, but tone, energy and connection. Listen in and learn how to be a parent your teen feels comfortable talking to. 

In this episode we will answer questions like:

"What do teens really need from their parents?"

"If I want to be a good parent, what do I focus on with my teen?"

"What is my main goal as a parent?"

"How can I parent consciously?"

"I feel like a bad parent, what can I do to stop being so reactive?"

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#parenting #teens #communication #talking #consciousparenting #practicalskills

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Social media is BAD! Social media is GOOD! I hate social media. And also I have a deep appreciation for it. Here's an example of how I process "resistance". In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of social media and how we can work our way to more consciously relating with social media. Also, my very specific take on the only absolute rule in my house. Because no matter where we land when we process life's pros and cons, each of us deserves the reverence of making our own decisions.  

In this episode, we'll answer questions like:

"How do you define your relationship with social media?"

"Is social media good or bad?"

"What absolutes really matter with humans?"

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As we raise our level of consciousness about who we are, let's discuss who has the microphone! Here's a hint: It's either your ego, inner child, or your conscious self.

When emotions are running high and we are labeled (by ourselves or others) as "emotional" or "sensitive" or "hothead", what is really going on inside? Let's explore who's at the wheel and making the calls in our behaviors (led by our emotions).

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Welcome to the PARTY! Let's dig in and deconstruct EVERYTHING so we can REconstruct a mindset, a life, and a world we love. The goal here is to make our way through (with a good dose of sarcasm and irreverence) some dialogue in order to develop the skills necessary to build psychologically and emotionally safe environments for all humans. 

We'll talk through anything and everything that humans experience today: relationships, health, mental health, emotions, parenting, success... Let's define and redefine what these things mean to us and learn to show up with attunement and compassion.

Let me prepare you... I'm irreverant. But only about conditioning and systems. I have ONE absolute rule in my house and that is this: Revere all humans. Reverence does NOT equal respect. Respect is earned and learned. Reverence comes with existence. 

I am an Executive Mindfulness Coach, author, sole parent, and fiery soul. My mission in life is to spread the wealth of health education. And that mostly means I critique culture and share what I believe contributes to the conditioning around said cultural standards.

I'm committed to showing up and running my mouth. Please consider committing to listening with openness and SHARING this podcast with your people– it'll be SUCH a great conversation-starter:)

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today I'm sharing one of the most compelling pieces I've ever written. Please listen, share, and speak about what you hear and learn today. Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women and everyday lives are tragically lost at the hands of abusers. Let's shed light on what DV really is, what it can look like, and how to help break the silence against domestic violence.

For more information or to get involved in preventing domestic violence, please visit Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence. 

Thank you for joining me on this journey of conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional intelligence. Let's DO THIS!

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Every get sick of not having the life you thought you'd have or wish you had? It can be so exhausting living so far away from where you think you should be "by now". Here's my advice in this episode.

Thank you for joining me on this journey of conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional intelligence. Let's DO THIS!

Want to dive deeper with this concept? Work with me 1on1 in my coaching program! DM or email me for details. Have you subscribed yet? Your reviews and sharing of this podcast help more ears find it so thank you for spreading the word! Be sure to share feedback or questions with me via social media @marybethkoenes or email at [email protected] and if you want more on my story and what I do, get the scoop on my website: marybethkoenes.com

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 When we make someone else responsible for our happiness, worth, OKness, etc. — they feel weighted and taken advantage of and we feel insecure and unstable. Let's discuss how we can remedy this...
In this episode I'm talking about the delightful (sarcasm) experience of feeling the covert need to feed someone's identity within friendship, relationship, or family dynamics. It never feels good to be on either side of this exchange, so what can we do? Where do we start? Why are we even feeling this way?

Learn more about how to reconnect with YOURSELF in my online course: UNSTOPPABLE: Discovering Your Authentic Self
Learn more about finding and setting boundaries in my online course:
UNSTOPPABLE: Unlocking Your Power

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