Think New Thoughts

Every great story has a villain—but what happens when you unknowingly cast one in your own life? Whether it's your teenager, your boss, your body, or your past, seeing something as the "bad guy" can turn you into the victim, and leave you feeling powerless...even though you're actually not. In this episode, I'll show you how to rewrite that story so there are no villains—only teachers. If you've been feeling stuck, this epsiode will help you find the freedom to grow, learn, and move forward.

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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 reaching for your phone, snacking when you're not hungry, shopping online, or staying busy just to avoid how you're feeling? We all have ways of escaping uncomfortable emotions, but those habits may be quietly keeping you from becoming the mom you want to be.

In this episode, you'll discover why we buffer, how those quick escapes can actually keep you stuck, and what it looks like to face your emotions instead of numbing them. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but learning to keep the lights on is the path to lasting change, greater peace, and becoming the parent—and the person—you truly want to be.

• Discover more about buffering (for free!) in my recent 60 minute workshop

Stop Buffering: The Truth about over-eating, over-scrolling, over-spending, and over-analyazing...and how to stop.

Use the the code FIRSTMONTHFREE to get a 30 day trial of The Think New Thoughts Academy, where you can experience this workshop (and lots of other resources to help you live with more joy!)

• Learn more about my 8-week private coaching program for Christian moms.

Have you ever tried to run your teenager's life—and ended up running yourself into the ground? You worry about their choices, think about what they should be doing, and try to steer them toward what you believe is best. But even with the best intentions, that pressure can leave you feeling anxious, lonely, and powerless.

In this episode, you'll learn the sneaky way we step out of our own business and into our teen's—or even God's—and why it costs us so much peace. You'll also discover how to return to the one place where you actually do have power, let go of what was never yours to control, and show up with more calm, connection, and influence.

Come join me for 8 weeks of 1:1 coaching and trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence and purpose. Now is the time, my friend! Learn more at www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

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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 catch yourself obsessing over your teenager's choices, replaying conversations in your head, or worrying about what other people think of your parenting? Wherever your focus goes, your emotions tend to follow—and sometimes that focus is keeping you stuck.

In this episode, you'll learn a simple mindset tool I call flipping the lens. I'll show you two practical ways to use it: one to help you feel more calm and confident when you're feeling insecure, and another to help you stop feeling powerless when someone else's choices aren't what you hoped they would be. Whether you're navigating parenting, marriage, work, church callings, or any other relationship, this simple shift in focus can help you show up with more confidence, peace, and purpose.

The kids are starting new grades and new extra-curriculars...what's on the docket for YOUR growth and learning? :) You can go into a new grade too, with my 8-week private coaching program, designed to help Christian moms trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence, and purpose. Learn more: www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

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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 constantly second-guess yourself as a mom? Maybe you're wondering whether you're being too strict or too lenient, whether to set a boundary, have a difficult conversation, or let something go. You replay every option, hoping you'll eventually feel certain—but instead, you end up feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted.

In this episode, you'll learn about decision debt: the mental and emotional burden that builds when you keep postponing decisions because you're afraid of making the wrong one. You'll discover how making intentional decisions can help you parent your teenager with more confidence, peace, and trust.

While we'll apply these ideas to parenting teens, this simple mindset shift can transform every area of your life. If you're ready to stop overthinking, trust yourself more, and move forward with courage instead of fear, this episode is for you.

Want to stop spinning in confusion about a big decision? Schedule a free mini session with me and I'll help you start moving forward--so you can feel the joy of progress and growth!

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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.

Have you ever lost your patience with your teenager, shut down emotionally, or found yourself saying something you later wished you could take back? Many of us were never taught what to do with difficult emotions. We either push them away and pretend we're fine, or react in the moment hoping the feeling will disappear.

In this episode, you'll learn why both of those approaches actually make parenting teens harder—and what to do instead. I'll introduce a simple framework for processing your emotions so they don't quietly build beneath the surface or drive your reactions. As you learn to recognize, hold, and process your feelings in a healthier way, you'll become more patient in your parenting and every other area of your life.

Have an emotion that's been sitting in the back of your fridge for too long? I'd love to help you process it in a free mini session. :)

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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 snapping at your teen, shutting down, or trying to push away feelings like frustration, anxiety, or guilt? Most of us were never taught what to do with uncomfortable emotions—we only learned how to avoid them.

In this episode, you'll discover a simple mindset shift that can help you stop resisting your emotions, respond more intentionally, and parent your teen with more love, connection, and peace.

Join me for our August Workshop inside the Think New Thoughts Academy to go deeper on this topic!

Schedule a free mini session to get help applying something you've heard on the podcast.

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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.

Sometimes the hardest part of feeling tired isn't the exhaustion itself—it's the guilt and self-judgment we pile on top of it. If you've been feeling depleted as a mom lately, this episode is for you.

I'm sharing a simple mindset shift that helped me see my own depletion in a new light. You'll learn why feeling worn out doesn't mean you're failing as a mom, how to replenish without guilt, and how to show up for your family with more peace and self-compassion.

Are you curious what coaching is like? Schedule a free mini session with me and try it out!

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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 constantly noticing everything your teen is doing wrong? Maybe you're frustrated, critical, or convinced that if they would just change, your home would feel so much more peaceful.

In this episode, you'll discover what Jesus taught in the parable of the mote and the beam—and how one simple coaching exercise can help you stop focusing on your teen's shortcomings and start finding more peace, compassion, and connection. If you're an LDS mom who wants to improve your relationship with your teenager this episode will give you a practical gospel-centered tool you'll come back to again and again.

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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.

The way you think about your teen shapes your parenting experience more than you may realize—and those thoughts influence everything from your emotions to the way you show up in your relationship.

In this episode, I'll share a simple analogy that will help you see your thinking in a whole new way. You'll also learn practical steps to become more intentional about the thoughts you practice, so you can create more of the parenting experience—and relationship with your teen—you truly want.

Grab a free mini session and I'll help you look at some new ideas of thoughts you could think to create a fresh new vibe in an are of your life. :)