Core Topic: Helping moms let go of impossible parenting rules, comparison traps, and shame and step into a grounded, connected version of motherhood.

If you’ve ever thought, “Good moms never lose their temper… Good moms always put their kids first… Good moms don’t mess up,” then you know the pressure of the invisible motherhood rulebook. And if you’re parenting teens right now? Those rules feel downright impossible.

In this episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’ll pull apart why those standards don’t work, and offer a new, rooted way forward.

We’ll unpack:

• Why the “good mom rules” set you up to fail

• The cycle of shame → reactivity → disconnection

• What “good enough parenting” really means (hint: 30% is enough!)

• 3 new anchors for being a rooted mom this season

• How calm and connection become your leadership tools

Key Belief Shifts:

• You’re not behind, you’re rebuilding.

• Calm isn’t your personality. It’s your practice.

• Good moms don’t parent perfectly, they parent presently.

Quotes to Remember:

“A good mom isn’t perfect. She’s present.”

“Calm is a skill. Connection is leadership.”

“Good moms repair when they rupture.”

Resources + Links:

• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com

• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi and @rootedinresiliencecollective

• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio

Next Steps:

If you’re ready to stop parenting from comparison and start leading from connection, let’s talk. DM me on Instagram or visit my website to explore 1:1 coaching support.

And if this episode spoke to you, leave a review or share it with another mom who needs encouragement today. 💛

Core Topic: Validation for moms who feel like they’re “failing,” while giving a new lens on reactivity, shame spirals, and how to parent from connection instead of fear.

If you’ve ever thought…

“What if this is all my fault?”

“What if my teen never figures it out?”

“Am I the only one doing it wrong?”

You’re not crazy. Parenting teens really is a whole new level.

In this episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’re pulling apart why trying harder isn’t working, why swinging between gentle parenting and FAFO extremes leaves you stuck, and what it looks like to parent from a place of rooted leadership instead of reactivity.

We’ll talk about:

• Why criticism of your teen feels so personal

• What’s really fueling “mama bear” mode

• Why gentle vs. authoritarian isn’t the only choice

• How to reflect on your own teen years to better understand your patterns now

• The role of consistency and structure in raising teens with respect and connection

Key Belief Shifts:

• Your reactivity isn’t proof you’re failing. It’s proof you care.

• Parenting differently doesn’t mean parenting perfectly.

• Calm isn’t passive, it’s leadership.• Discomfort isn’t danger, it’s growth.

Practical Reflection Prompts:

• What was hard for me as a teen? How did my parents respond?

• Have I swung too far in the opposite direction from how I was raised?

• What’s one small area where I can shift from reacting → reflecting → rooted leadership?

Quotes to Remember:

“Parenting differently doesn’t mean parenting perfectly.”

“Calm isn’t passive. It’s strong leadership.”

“Discomfort isn’t proof you’re failing. It’s a sign of growth.”

Resources + Links:

• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com

• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi + @rootedinresiliencecollective

• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio

Next Steps:

If this episode hit home, DM me the word RESET on Instagram and I’ll send you something encouraging. And if you’re ready to parent with more calm and clarity, apply for 1:1 coaching today.

Core Topic: Helping moms of teens navigate emotional burnout, let go of shame, and create a gentle reentry plan for the school year, without overhauling everything.

If you’re limping into the school year already tired, juggling last-minute schedule changes, sports sign-ups, and driving logistics… you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.

In this episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’re naming the emotional toll of summers that don’t go “as planned” — and how misplaced shame keeps moms stuck.Instead of pushing harder or starting over, you’ll learn how to reset with intention, protect your energy, and step into the school year with calm leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why August burnout is so common for moms of teens

• How shame shows up in parenting (and how it differs from guilt)

• The real emotional load behind “back-to-school chaos”

• Why you don’t need a full overhaul to feel more in control

• My 3-step gentle reentry plan:

→ Pause + Reflect

→ Choose your anchor

→ Communicate simply

Key Belief Shifts:

• Burnout is a signal to slow down, not push harder.

• You don’t need to fix it all before Monday. You just need a starting point.

• Your teen will remember how you recover more than how you avoid mistakes.

Quotes to Remember:

“Shame is a sign that you care, but it’s not a helpful guide for your next step.”

“Your worth as a mom isn’t determined by how perfectly you manage their schedule.”

“Resetting well matters more than never needing to reset.”

Resources + Links:

• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com

• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi and @rootedinresiliencecollective

• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio

Next Steps:If you’re ready for a calmer, more grounded start to the school year, without trying to do it all, let’s talk.DM me on Instagram or visit my website to explore 1:1 coaching support.

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave a review. That’s how we build stronger families, one rooted mom at a time.

Core Topic: Helping moms of teens drop the overwhelm and reconnect, with their teen and themselves, starting with nervous system regulation.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does parenting my teen feel this hard?”
You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.

In this first episode of Root to Ring: A Resilient Parenting Podcast, we’re naming what most moms are silently carrying — and why it’s not about your parenting skills, but your nervous system load.

We’ll pull back the curtain on why parenting teens today feels so personal, pressure-filled, and exhausting. And more importantly? We’ll start rewriting the story:
→ One where calm is a skill, not a personality trait
→ One where connection starts with you

What You'll Learn:

• Why parenting teens in 2025 feels heavier than ever
• The invisible emotional load modern moms are carrying
• How regulating you helps restore trust and connection
• A new lens for understanding your triggers, without shame
• Why true change starts with you, not your teen

Key Belief Shifts:

• You’re not broken. You’re parenting in a system that never supported you.
• Calm isn’t your personality. It’s your practice.
• Control won’t give you peace, but regulation will.

Quotes to Remember:

“You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a regulated nervous system.”
“Your teen doesn’t need a perfect mom. They need a present one.”
“This isn’t just a parenting problem. It’s a pressure problem.”

Resources + Links:

• Learn more about coaching: www.rootedinresiliencecollective.com
• Follow on Instagram: @parentingwithabi and @rootedinresiliencecollective
• Free Guide: Boundaries That Stick — available at the link in my bio

Next Steps:

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start parenting from a calm, grounded place, let’s talk.
DM me on Instagram or visit my website to explore 1:1 coaching support.

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave a review. That’s how we build stronger families, one rooted mom at a time. 💛

If parenting your teen feels more like tension than connection...
If you miss who they used to be, and wonder how to reach them now...
You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.

Root to Ring is a parenting podcast for emotionally invested moms in the messy middle of motherhood — the season where your old tools stop working, but deeper connection still feels out of reach.

Hosted by Parenting Coach, Abi Brown (M.A. Clinical Counseling and family systems-trained), this show blends emotional insight, practical strategy, and grounded leadership to help you stop spiraling, start reconnecting, and finally feel like yourself again.

You’ll get:
• Calming nervous system tools (that actually work)
• Belief shifts to help you stop second-guessing yourself
• Real talk about boundaries, screen time, and power struggles
• Gentle guidance for parenting teens without losing yourself

There’s no rulebook for raising teens in this digital, high-pressure world. But you don’t have to figure it out in the dark.

Root to Ring is here to remind you:
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be rooted.

Subscribe now and join Abi every week for support, strategy, and soul. And if you know a mom who’s feeling the weight too, share this show. Because when one mom heals, it creates space for others to do the same.