Fixing things used to feel like love—jumping in to help, offering advice, smoothing the path so my teen wouldn’t struggle. But eventually, I realized all that fixing was costing me more than I thought. It left me anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected—from myself and my teen. In this episode, I break down the Fix-It Mindset and why it’s so common for moms who care deeply. You’ll learn how this pattern creates emotional burnout and what it takes to step back, let go, and trust your teen’s growth without trying to control it. If you’re ready to shift from fixer to guide—and find more peace in the process—this is the episode for you.

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This empowering podcast offers life coaching for moms and parenting support for midlife mothers raising teens as they approach the empty nest, teaching them how to let go of control, stop overthinking, and shift their mindset, while also helping them set boundaries, improve communication, reduce anxiety, release mom guilt, and find purpose in the evolving journey of parenting teens and motherhood.