What's The Lesson

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Statistics about the body image of young girls today.

Tips to practicing self-love so you can model it for the people you love.

Ways to build up your kids that don't have to do with their physical appearance.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

Oh my, the statistics don't lie! (Did you read that to the melody of that Shakira song? Ok us too!) Seriously though, in this episode we're sharing some gut wrenching statistics about body image and it's what has fueled us to come into this week's Summer Camp with MAJOR self-love energy. In the sea of incredible qualities we have, we are all guilty of being human and noticing the things we don't like about ourselves or our bodies as we look in the mirror. You are more than your body, and you're definitely more than your would be flaws. In order for the girls in your life to see themselves clearly and speak to themselves with kindness, YOU must lead the way! Tune in for some tools we taught our Summer Camp girls this week that you can begin practicing today!

01:40 Here's the deets on Summer Camp!

05:00 Statistics about body image young girls have.

08:00 How can you learn to love the body god gave you?

11:15 How can you expect your daughter to believe compliments to her if you pick apart yourself?

14:00 Tips to build the muscle of practicing positive self-talk.

15:00 What are qualities you are praising your kids for that don't have to do with their looks?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The "extra layers" Cassie and her kids have that led her to become a resource to families that have learning differences!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Cassie on Instagram | @warriorparentconsulting

Learn more on Cassies website

www.warriorparentconsulting.com @cassieblakely17

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

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Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

We're all made up of different layers, like the most decadent cake! In this episode, we're joined by mama, educational consultant, and founder of Warrior Parent Consulting, Cassie Blakely. Cassie shares how her own experience being diagnosed with ADD, anxiety, and dyslexia as well as her daughter's diagnosis with learning differences inspired her to become the resource she wished she had! Coining the term "extra layers" couldn't be a more perfect way to flip the negative connotation learning and behavioral diagnoses have! You or your child aren't less than because they've been diagnosed with ADHD or dyslexia, those "extra layers" are the unique way you experience and navigate the world around you! We dive into the power of showing up vulnerably as a parent, where parents can start if they believe their child may have learning differences, and Cassie's experience as a parent and consultant when it comes to deciding whether or not medication is the best route for your child!

01:45 Meet Founder of Warrior Parent Consulting, Cassie Blakely.

08:00 How did you come up with the term "extra layers"?

15:00 The power of showing up vulnerably as parents.

17:00 Where do you recommend parents start if they think their child might have learning differences?

24:15 Benefits of having a guide who can help you navigate things like ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety.

26:30 In your experience, what are some good questions to ask when deciding whether to take medication?

32:00 What advice would you give parents when helping their kids learn and get the help they need?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

All the feels and lessons as we reach our 50th episode.

Conversations we personally learned from as we've had guests on the show!

Our intentions as we move forward to the next 50 episodes and beyond!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

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Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

Holy FIFTY EPISODES! Whether you've listened to all 50, 4, or this is your very first episode you're joining us on, we are so glad you're here! Something that has been so important to us is walking the walk. As we're mentoring teen and tween girls, we encourage them to step out of their comfort zone to grow, and this podcast has been just that! Stepping up, and out, and stretching, and learning an episode at a time! Today we're reflecting on some of the conversations we've had, and what we've learned starting this journey of having a podcast! Check out the episodes we mention today, and shoot us a DM of what you'd like us to chat about next!!

01:40 Let's celebrate 50 episodes!!!

02:30 The top 2 lessons we've learned from having a podcast.

08:40 What is a favorite episode we've done that stands out to you?

12:00 Guests we've learned so much from personally.

17:15 The impact we can make by being fully ourselves, and stepping out of our comfort zone.

21:00 Setting intentions moving forward.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

How to teach our girls to stick worthwhile things through, by our example.

Checking in on our expectations of yourself and your daughter.

Ways to set yourself up to win the day!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

We know so many of you incredible parents are in the thick of wrapping up another school year for your kiddos! We see you!! As we're all prepping for summer, and just setting ourselves up to reach our goals moving forward, there are a few things we are here to share with you! We know if you're listening to our podcast you care deeply about the girls in your life, and you want to show up as your best self! We know you're someone that wants to stick to worthwhile goals and see them through. In this episode, we're sharing ways to check in on your mindset, your expectations (of yourself AND your daughters), and giving you the tools you need to move closer towards your goals with clarity. It's time to add some more tools to your parenting toolbox (again…for yourself AND your girl), adjust along the journey, and see things through!

02:30 Honoring this season of kiddos wrapping another year of school!

05:20 Ways we're growing as business owners and sticking to it!

10:00 Teaching our girls to stick to things by example.

13:15 Are you looking for a summer camp for your girl?

14:50 How are you managing the expectations you have for your daughter?

17:40 How to win your day!21:50 Ways to keep your perspective when facing challenges.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

How to communicate about "Mean Girls".

The impact if we don't learn to take the high road.

How we can practice patience along with our kids!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about our upcoming Summer Camps!

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/summer-camp

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

When we say the words "Mean Girl" if you're like us, you picture a particular crew of characters from the 2004 film. While sure the movie may be entertaining, IRL it's not the funnest. In this episode, we're sharing things we wish we knew as teens and tweens that would have helped us navigate relationships, saved so much energy, and eliminated drama! In school AND at home! What you give…is what you get! This episode is full of examples for your girls, and tips for the adults that care for them the most so you can communicate, and practice patience together!

03:30 What are three 6 weeks of summer camp!?09:00 What is the rule of reciprocity?

14:15 Don't be a "Mean Girl".

18:40 What happens if we aren't able to let go and take the high road?

24:00 Helping girls to understand the more of what they give, the more they'll get back.

27:00 How can we help ourselves and our girls intentionally practice patience?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Darlynn's experience with her toddler that led her to help other families as a Parent Coach.

The importance of understanding your kids feelings first, and behavior second.

How to stop the parent guilt of making it about yourself.

Resources + Links:

Follow Darlynn on Instagram | @darlynnchildress

www.calmmamacoaching.com

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

We're on a mission to heal kids in advance! Knowing what it's like to do it the hard way, our goal is to give as many personal development tools to as many families as possible so they can grow WITH them, healing in advance, rather than needing them later to clean up the mess. In this episode, we're chatting with mom, Parenting Coach, and creator of The Calm Mama Process, Darlynn Childress! Darlynn shares her story of struggling with her toddlers behavior and how that led her to understand her kids feelings rather than focusing on the behavior those feelings were creating. Tune in to find some incredible insight and tools for your own healing, as well as ways you can understand and give your girls grace and guidance!

02:40 Meet mom, Parenting Coach, and creator of the Calm Mama Process, Darlynn Childress.

04:15 Supporting our kids during adolescence as they are discovering who they are.

12:00 How did you become a parenting coach?

21:00 The power of understanding your kids feelings first, and their behavior second.

23:40 How do we help our kids name their emotions and manage them?

29:15 What is the first thing parents should do instead of freaking out over negative behavior?

32:50 How do you let go of parent guilt when your kids make mistakes?

39:40 What programs do you have that you offer to parents?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The resources Protect Young Eyes has to protect families from pornography, predators, and problems.

Ways to set better boundaries around technology, and internet use.

Understanding your teen or teens developing brain, and how to communicate with them about cell phone use.

Resources + Links:

Follow Protect Young Eyes on Instagram | @protectyoungeyes

Check out the amazing resources on the Protect Young Eyes website

Protectyoungeyes.com

Download the Protect App

https://protectyoungeyes.com/protect-app/

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

Technology is full of incredible resources and simultaneously full of dangers. In a world where technology, and having the internet at our fingertips is here to stay, we're here with an incredible guest Chris McKenna to talk all things technology for you and your kids! Chris is the Founder of Protect Young Eyes, and The Protect App helping educate parents and give them resources to protect them from pornography, predators, and problems. This is such an empowering episode to better understand your teen or tweens brain, and ways to communicate with them about safe internet use. Chris also shares commonalities that are seen in families who use technology responsibly. We're so excited for you to dive into this episode, and walk away with resources to feel more confident in your conversations AND in knowing that you and your kids can learn together!

02:30 Meet Dad, CPA, Youth Pastor, and founder of Protect Young Eyes, Chris McKenna.

09:15 What is your guideline for the "right tech" at the "right time" for kids?

13:40 How adolescent brains are wired to seek out rewards.

16:00 What would you say to parents who want to set better boundaries around technology?

19:15 Ways to approach conversations with your kids about technology.

23:00 Commonalities we see in families who use technology responsibly.

29:30 The different parts of our brains, their needs, and how today's apps are affecting them.

35:00 Setting your kids up for success with technology.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Richard and Stella's personal journeys, and healing from trauma.

Practices they are teaching to empower their daughters.

What led them to create Sacred Roots Parenting.

Resources + Links:

Follow Sacred Roots Parenting on Instagram | @sacredroots_parenting

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

You may have heard someone say you need to "do the work". What is "the work"? In this episode, we're joined by parents of 3 wonderful girls, and the founders of Sacred Roots Parenting! Much like our own experience here at Girls Mentorship HQ, Richard and Stella were led to create Sacred Roots Parenting because they wish their own families had access to mentors, tools, and a community that focused on healing when they were growing up. This power couple (and power parents) each share their stories, how Stella invited Richard along on the journey of healing, and ways they are now empowering their girls to have the awareness and tools as they navigate life. With the work we do, nothing makes us happier than seeing families come together to support each other and grow!

02:15 Meet founders of Sacred Roots Parenting, Richard and Stella Abril.

05:00 What was the conversation like talking about Stella walking away from her corporate job?

07:00 What in your own stories led you to creating this business around healing parents and families?

11:20 Focusing on your own growth journey and inviting your partner along with you.

17:15 Richard's experiences growing up, not knowing how to process feelings, and how he made changes to save their marriage.

25:30 How did your healing journey's lead to creating this business to give families tools to heal?

28:15 What are some practices you have within your family as conscious parents?

31:30 The power of asking your kids great questions!

34:15 Who is your program for?

37:20 What's the biggest lesson you've learned in your life?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

What led Marc to become an emotional scientist.

How to acknowledge feelings without judgment.

Ways we need to speak differently about emotions.

Resources + Links:

Follow Marc on Instagram | @marc.brackett

Grab a copy of Marc's book on his website

marcbrackett.com

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

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Show Notes:

How are you feeling? I mean truly, when was the last time you checked in on the emotions you're feeling amidst the hustle and bustle of your day? In this episode, we're joined by Author, Professor, and Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett. Marc shares challenges he faced as a child and how his uncle was the first to ask him how he was feeling without judgment. Giving him permission to feel his emotions. Marc dives into the Mood Meter, and how we can use it to do the same thing his uncle did for him, acknowledge feelings without judgment. From the ways different genders and racial groups are affected differently around emotions, and the power of failing forward, this episode is all about awareness and the worthwhile work to grow and feel all the emotions without giving them power over you.

02:40 Meet Professor, Author, and creator of the Mood Meter Dr. Marc Brackett.

08:15 What is an emotional scientist?

10:00 Don't judge your feelings, be curious about them.

15:00 What is the Mood Meter? How can we use it?

17:40 How often do you check in with how you are feeling?

19:00 Are you really talking to the people closest to you about feelings and emotions?

22:15 Ways boys, girls, and different races are spoken to differently about showing emotions.

26:00 The permission to fail and continue to move forward.

30:30 The goal is striving for wellbeing, not

33:00 How do you acknowledge negatively labeled feelings, and not allow them to affect your wellbeing?

36:20 What advice would you give girls to make sure they are able to be their full feeling selves?

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Lisa's story of navigating her parents divorce.

Tips for divorced co-parents to rise above, stop breeding toxicity, and show up for your kids.

Lessons through living and leaving a toxic relationship.

The new agency Lisa is creating to change the Virtual Assistant game!

Ways you can show up for your girls and give them the love and support they need.

Resources + Links:

Follow Lisa on Instagram | @lisa.boettcher

Shop Prim & Clove Here

Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:

https://www.girlsmentorship.com/

Connect with us on Instagram:

Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship

Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen

Mary Frances | @msmaryfran

Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship

Show Notes:

As humans, we will be treated the way we allow others to treat us. So much of that stems from our life challenges, and self worth. In this episode, we are so excited to chat with friend, mom of 4, Founder of Prim & Clove and The Ambition Agency, Lisa Boettcher! Lisa shares her own experience navigating her parents divorce, and entering a challenging relationship at a young age. From a tough marriage, to diving into the work and truly realizing her worth, Lisa shares what she learned from her experience, and the pride she has in the woman she is today! As parents, this is such an important episode, and is filled with so many lessons, including how Lisa is diving into starting her second business, all while raising her 4 kiddos with her wonderful husband! Tune in to hear tips for co-parenting, navigating divorce with kids, and ways to show up for your teens and tweens so that they feel loved!

03:15 Trusting the timing for our lives.

06:30 Meet Mom of 4 and founder of Prim & Clove, Lisa Boettcher.

09:00 Dropping the bomb - Lisa is starting a new agency!

15:00 What was it like navigating your parents divorce and looking for a place to belong?

18:15 What influenced what you thought relationships should be?

21:00 The power of opening up and realizing you don't have to settle for the wrong relationship.

26:20 Our advice for parents who are divorced.

30:30 Signs that your teen or tween needs more love and support.

32:00 Do you have a relationship with your parents now?

33:50 How old were you when you decided to dive in, do the work, and honor your worth?