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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Jenn Shaw Jones - Jennerational Healing

Founder of Jennerational Healing and a Teen Communication & Identity Coach for Moms. She helps mothers improve communication, strengthen connection, and raise resilient, confident young adults through "The Confident Teen Communication System," using her Identity-Led Communication method. Find her on IG at: @TheJennShawJones or www.jennerationalhealing.com

Suzanne Storm - Sparked Mom

Sparked Mom is for every mom who's ever thought, 'I don't know who I am anymore.' Motherhood wasn't meant to erase you, but it can feel like it has. Suzanne helps busy moms take simple, doable steps to feel alive, confident, and like themselves again—without losing the mom they want to be. Find her on IG at: @TheSuzanneStorm or www.suzannestorm.com