If conversations with your teen feel tense, one-sided, or emotionally draining, this episode will help you rebuild trust, one calm, connected moment at a time.

In this powerful, heart-centered episode, Kim Mittelstadt, mom of six and founder of the "Power Within Movement™"  reveals the communication shifts every mom needs to reconnect with her daughter and create emotional safety at home.

💬 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your daughter suddenly stops listening  and how to rebuild safety so she lets you back in

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💗 This episode is your guide to reconnecting: not through perfect words, but through calm, intentional presence.

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You ever notice how some days just feel loud?

She’s growing up in a world that never stops talking, a world that feeds anxiety, self-doubt, and constant performance.

That’s why today’s episode is one every mom needs, “Be the Calm: Helping Your Daughter Find Peace When the World Feels Loud.”

We’re talking about emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and the power of a mother’s energy to bring peace into the home.

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Have you ever stood in front of your closet, tried on five outfits, and thought, “Nothing looks good on me”?

In this episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools from the world of personal style: illusion dressing.

This isn’t about hiding or changing your body. It’s about harmony, proportion, and balance, learning how lines, lengths, and fabrics work with your shape instead of against it.

You’ll learn:

By the end of this episode, you’ll see illusion dressing not as fashion fluff, but as a confidence skill, something you can model, teach, and pass down.

Color has power!  it shapes how we feel, how we show up, and even how we see ourselves.

In this episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim dives into the comeback of personal color analysis and why discovering your natural palette is about so much more than style. It’s about aligning color, personality, and authenticity and helping both moms and daughters feel comfortable, radiant, and confident in their own skin.

You’ll hear how:

Your style personality and color choices are deeply connected and why wearing colors that don’t fit your energy can leave you feeling off.

Color apps might point you in the right direction, but a trained stylist can reveal the deeper harmony that transforms how you dress and how you feel.

And how learning your unique color family can help you (and your daughter) rediscover confidence that looks natural and feels real.

This isn’t about trends or standing out. It’s about discovering your glow, the kind that can’t be faked.

In this heartfelt episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim introduces the Final Shift—the often-missed stage of parenting that begins when our kids start living more independently and needing us less day-to-day.

Whether you’re parenting teens, launching college students, or navigating life with adult children, this conversation will bring you comfort, clarity, and a new framework for staying close—even as you let go.

You’ll learn:

What it means to become your child’s Trusted Anchor

Why continuing to “parent” adult children can unintentionally push them away

How to build emotional safety and mutual respect in this new stage of life

What your grown kids really want from you (hint: it’s not more advice)

This episode is a loving guide for every mom who’s ever asked:

Ever find yourself replaying the same conversation, moment, or regret wishing you could go back and do it differently?

In this episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim unpacks the concept of emotional loops... those invisible, unresolved thoughts that keep circling in your mind and quietly shaping how you parent. These loops often begin in moments of guilt, fear, or misunderstanding… and unless we learn how to close them, they can stay open for years draining our peace and confidence.

You’ll discover:

If you’ve been feeling emotionally heavy, easily triggered, or weighed down by old patterns, this episode offers hope, healing, and a new path forward.

Because when you learn to let go of what no longer serves you, you create space for your daughter to rise with clarity, connection, and confidence.

In this powerful episode, Kim shares a simple but life-changing tool that helps moms and daughters protect their energy, set emotional boundaries, and stay calm in overwhelming situations.

Learn how to use The Invisible Bubble—a visual, mindset-based practice to help you pause before reacting, respond with intention, and model healthy boundaries in everyday life.

From handling strong personalities to diffusing teen drama, Kim shares real-life stories (including how her 9-year-old used this tool and how it helped a client face an aggressive ex) to show how effective this practice really is.

You’ll learn:

How to teach your daughter to protect her peace without being rude

What to say when you feel emotionally overwhelmed or drained

Why pausing before reacting builds lasting self-esteem

Whether your daughter struggles with friendship drama or you're juggling high-stress days yourself, this episode offers a calming reset—and a confidence boost for both of you.

Want to help your teen daughter feel confident every time she gets dressed? In this episode, I’ll show you how just 9 clothing pieces can create 27+ stylish outfits she’ll actually love to wear. We’ll use a simple capsule wardrobe approach to mix and match for endless combinations — and I’ll share how to add seasonal pops of color, trendy items, and versatile pieces that expand her options all year long.

This isn’t just about fashion — it’s about teaching her creativity, intentional shopping habits, and how to build a wardrobe that reflects her personality and boosts her confidence.

When your teen daughter starts pulling away, it’s easy to wonder, is this rebellion, or just part of growing up? The truth is, there’s a difference between respect built on fear and respect built on trust.

In this episode of Raising Her Confidence, Kim Mittelstadt explains why teens pull away, how to respond without fueling rebellion, and how to use the Power Shift Theory™ to keep your daughter’s heart close.

You’ll learn why acknowledgment in small moments matters more than big talks, how to replace ‘No, but…’ with ‘Yes, and…,’ and how communication builds true confidence in your teen daughter.

If you’ve been craving practical tools to strengthen respect, rebuild trust, and keep your connection strong through the teen years, this episode is for you.

Is your teen daughter struggling to make friends or feel included? In this episode, we’ll cover practical strategies to help her build confidence, start conversations, and create genuine connections that last. Learn how to guide her in defining the kind of friend she wants to be, using the simple Compliment + Curiosity = Connection formula, and practicing the 5 and 5 Challenge to grow social courage.

We’ll also talk about handling rejection, ghosting, and being left out — without letting it crush her self-worth. Whether your teen is shy, anxious, or just wants stronger friendships, these tools will help her attract healthy relationships and feel confident in her own skin.