Think New Thoughts

We live in a world obsessed with "unlimited"—unlimited streaming, unlimited plans, unlimited potential. But your closet, your calendar, and your emotional energy all have limits. In this episode, I share why accepting those limits isn't giving up—it's the key to parenting with less overwhelm and more peace. We'll talk about clutter, time, and control, and how working with reality instead of fighting it can help you show up as the mom you want to be.

Challenge: This week, choose a container in your life (a drawer, a room, a day of the week... your ability to control something outside of yourself) that has been feeling too full and try choosing to simply accept the limits of that space and see what happens. DM me on instagram @emilyrickscoaching and tell me about any discoveries you make!

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What I'm sharing in this episode, most people resist at first. It might even sound wrong when you hear it. But if you're willing to open your mind to it, this idea can be INCREDIBLY freeing once it clicks. If you long to let go of frustrations about things that have happened in your past, this epsiode is for you. You'll be amazed at what this opens up for you on your parenting journey.

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There are 3 D's that can quietly steal your goals: distraction, dispersion, and drift. In this follow-up episode from last week, I'm sharing what to do when they inevitably show up. I'll walk you through the antidote to each one—simple, practical ways to regain clarity, focus your energy, and gently course-correct when you get off track. If you're ready to stay oriented, focused, and moving forward—even when things get messy—this episode is for you.

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As a new year begins, many of us feel inspired to become better moms, strengthen our relationship with our teens, and create more peace in our homes. But too often, those good intentions quietly slip away. In this episode, you'll learn about three hidden forces—distraction, dispersion, and drift—that can pull you off course without you even realizing it. When you know what to watch for, you can stay focused on what matters most and parent with greater joy, purpose, and intention all year long.

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Do you ever feel like you have to wait for your teen—or yourself—to change before you can truly feel peace or love? In this episode, you'll discover the parenting mindset that helps LDS moms love their teens without lowering their standards. Learn why unconditional love isn't the enemy of growth—it's often what makes growth possible.

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Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

Do you ever find yourself wishing your teen would make better choices or feeling frustrated that life isn't going the way you hoped? In this episode, In this episode, you'll learn how accepting reality—not because you like it, but because it's true—can help you parent your teen with more confidence and joy.

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Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

If you've been feeling worn down and burned out trying to parent your teen, you might be spending your energy solving the wrong problems. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify low-quality problems, redefine them into high-quality ones, and focus your energy where it will strengthen your relationship with your teen while building wisdom, resilience, and confidence.

Apply now for my 1:1 coaching program, Renew Your Mind, and start personalized sessions in January. Could be the best gift you give yourself this year.

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Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

Making room changes everything. In this episode, you'll discover three things you may need to let go of to find more peace while parenting your teen. From clearing physical spaces to releasing old emotions and limiting beliefs, you'll learn how creating room in your life opens the door to greater peace, stronger connection, and more joy in motherhood.

Apply now to start my 12 week coaching program in January But only if you want to invite new thoughts, new emotions, new ideas, new relationships, new habits, and new accomplishments into your 2026. ;)

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Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

Do you ever worry about your teen's future and wonder if you're doing enough? In this episode, you'll discover a simple faith-filled mindset shift that can replace worry with peace. Learn how practicing gratitude in advance helps you trust God more deeply, focus on what you hope for instead of what you fear, and parent your teen with greater confidence.

This episode originally aired on Thanksgiving 2024.

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Is your teenager driving you crazy? In this episode, you'll learn how to apply the powerful "Let Them Theory" to parenting teenagers. Discover why trying to control your teen only leads to more frustration, and how shifting your focus back to what you can control creates a healthier relationship and also makes parenting a lot less daunting. If you're an LDS mom who is tired of feeling like your job is impossible this episode will be a refreshing change of perspective.

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Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.