We lose so much time and energy trying to guarantee a specific result. In this episode, we break down how our obsession with “doing it right” or “getting it just so” is really about chasing control we never had to begin with. Jenn shares how overplanning emails and rewriting boundary texts became a daily ritual to avoid conflict. Suzanne also opens up about the anxiety that used to follow her into carpool lines and parenting decisions. Get ready to let go of certainty and take your time, energy, and peace back.

Highlights

• Why your need for certainty might be creating more anxiety.

• The cost of re-editing texts and obsessing over responses.

• How your anxiety is teaching your kids more than your words.

• The DSC method for shifting out of control mode.

• What we lose when we obsess over outcomes.

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What happens when your old motivation system suddenly stops getting results? Suzanne shares how building Sparked Mom forced her to confront her old fear-based strategies, why external pressure used to work, and how healing made her outgrow the need for it. Jenn breaks down how healing journeys, parenting, and entrepreneurship all mirror the same truth. We also unpack how redefining “progress” and success is essential for both healing and entrepreneurship. Remember, you can’t build the next version of yourself using outdated tools.

Highlights

• What happens when your external motivation stops working.

• Why accountability to others isn’t the same as accountability to yourself.

• How missed deadlines led to the most important internal work.

• A mindset shift to stop calling yourself a failure.

• The truth about healing, entrepreneurship, and non-linear growth.

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Most parents say they’d die for their kids, but would you heal for them? In this episode, we dive into one of the most common parenting statements and why it’s often used as a shield to avoid deeper change. We reflect on our own 1.0 versions, the hard conversations that sparked growth, and the healing work that’s helped us create more connection, joy, and emotional safety in our homes. Remember, loving your kids starts with doing the work on yourself. Get ready to give your kids something even better than protection.

Highlights

• Why saying “I’d die for my kids” can become a dangerous excuse.

• How healing yourself directly impacts your children’s emotional future.

• What your kids are really learning from watching you.

• Examples of parenting 1.0 vs. parenting 2.0.

• What generational healing looks like in everyday moments.

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Do you ever find yourself overplanning a “perfect” family day only to end up frustrated and disconnected? In this episode, we talk about how planning became our way of controlling joy instead of experiencing it. I open up about how my urge to “make it special” led to stress, disconnection, and missed opportunities for real connection. We break down the pattern behind overplanning, the fantasy that fuels it, and how giving up can finally bring you home to your kids. Get ready to let go of the joy pressure and find the magic in what’s already here.

Highlights

• How overplanning blocks connection and increases stress.

• The fantasy of the “perfect experience” and how it backfires.

• What shifted when I asked, “What would make you happy?”.

• What happened when I followed my son’s lead instead of my itinerary.

• How kids learn connection when we stop trying to control everything.

• A mindset shift for more presence and less pressure.

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If someone filmed the way you talk to your kids… would you be proud of it? In this episode, we talk about how old patterns, perfectionism, and emotional overload show up in parenting. We dive into the way we sometimes act like a fool at home, yelling, snapping, or getting sarcastic when we’d never behave that way with another adult. We also share stories about parenting teens and tweens, how they’ve learned to hit “rewind” after a meltdown, and what it really looks like to model emotional regulation. Get ready to rethink your reactions and start parenting with presence, not perfection.

Highlights

• Why we talk to our kids in ways we’d never talk to other adults.

• How “redo” and “rewind” conversations build emotional safety.

• What I learned when my son said “You don’t let me be angry”.

• Why your kids deserve the same respect and repair as your peers.

• The danger of thinking “I’m the adult, they’re the kid”.

• A single question to ask yourself when you're about to lose it.

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Have you ever caught yourself criticizing someone you love, only to realize it’s not helping, it’s actually pushing them away? In this episode, I share a story with my son where my silent frustration turned into curiosity instead of correction. We talk about how easy it is to slip into fixer mode, why judgment rarely creates change, and how switching from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What’s going on for you?” shifts everything. Get ready to heal your inner critic and start showing up with connection.

Highlights

• Why your “help” might not feel helpful to the other person.

• Why “What’s wrong with you?” shuts people down.

• How to pause and stay curious when you’re about to criticize.

• What helped me stay regulated when I wanted to fix everything.

• A reframe for parenting and partnership when things don’t go as planned.

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Ever feel like you’re loving your people hard, but they’re not feeling it? In this episode, we talk about the difference between loving someone and actually connecting with them. I share a story when I realized my husband and kids didn’t always feel my love, even though I was giving it the way I would want it.  We talk about what happens when love languages don’t match, how resentment quietly builds, and why “just guess” doesn’t work. Get ready to learn how to show up for the people you love most.

Highlights

• Why I was loving hard, but they weren’t feeling it.

• Why assuming people feel your love can create silent disconnect.

• The 2 questions that helped me feel seen and helped them feel loved.

• What happens when you finally love someone their way.

• How to stop giving what you want and start offering what they need.

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Have you ever found yourself turning cleaning into a silent statement? In this episode, we break down how emotional overload often shows up as loud cleaning and how it signals relationship disconnect. I share how I used to shut down emotionally and drop passive comments when hurt, especially to my husband. We talk about why this behavior arises, how it affects communication, and how to move from silent anger to healthy expression. Get ready to break the cycle of silent resentment!

Highlights

• How I realized I was “aggressively vacuuming” to communicate my disappointment.

• What loud cleaning actually means in your relationship.

• Why men and women tend to handle hurt feelings differently.

• Why women often express emotion through action instead of words.

• How unspoken expectations become passive-aggressive habits.

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What happens when the way you raise your kids doesn’t look anything like the way you were raised? In this episode, we talk about the emotional complexity of parenting differently, especially when it comes to boundaries, family dynamics, and generational expectations. I share the story of when my daughter asked that her grandparents stop coming to her soccer games, and how it sparked tension about opening up. I also open up about how my healing journey shifted the way I parent, and how those changes have led to misunderstandings with extended family.

Highlights

• Why doing things DIFFERENTLY doesn’t mean you’re doing them WRONG.

• Why raising your kids differently can stir up family tension.

• How to manage disappointment from parents without spiraling into guilt.

• Tips to let go of old obligations and prioritize your kids’ needs.

• Why it’s okay for others to misunderstand your parenting choices.

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On the outside, my life looked perfect—a successful law career, a happy family, a beautiful home. But inside? I was BROKEN. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you lose yourself in motherhood, achievements, and the pressure to keep it all together (and how to find your way back to yourself). We reveal the truth about burnout and depression, the weight of pretending everything’s fine, and the silent shame that keeps so many women stuck. Just remember: It’s never too late to find those little sparks that light you up again!

Highlights

• What no one tells you about hitting every milestone but still feeling empty.

• The trap of chasing external achievements while ignoring your inner joy.

• Tips to rediscover what makes YOU feel alive.

• Why internal peace and joy matter more than any external win.

• How to let go of shame and start building a life that feels good on the inside.

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Helping moms reignite their spark - feel alive, joyful & authentic

@TheSuzanneStorm 

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