When everything around you seems like a mess, remember, things get better.

Two years ago, Ruth was living in a tent with her family in their backyard with no washing machine, a single extension cord and a hot plate to cook meals. She was sending out her YA novel and receiving one rejection letter after another. 

Today, Ruth's home and yard are finished and her novel Deleted was just published. Join us for a discussion about failure, technology and gratitude. 

If you'd like to attend a launch party for Deleted (and you do! It's going to be so much fun!) DM @literallyruthmitchell or @buildyourteenager on Instagram.




Episode #42 Working Through Failure With Faith w/ YA Author Ruth Mitchell

Hey, it's hard to be the parent of a teen. We help you reclaim your time, energy, confidence and health so you can feel your best. Each week we bring you tools and techniques to feel happier while raising strong, confident teens with fewer rules and more laughter. We're Erik and Michelle Lehnardt and we've taken a deep dive into positive psychology, life coaching and brain science to bring you better, easier ways to raise great teens. We don't claim to be perfect (in fact, if you want to tell us something we've done wrong, we'll say, "You're probably right.") but we have 28 years of parenting experience and we can save you from so many missteps and mistakes. Looking to feel amazing while creating a joyful home and raise kind, strong, self-sufficient kids? Keep listening.

Kids & Family

Everyone is talking about the effect of the pandemic on the world, but how has it affected your world?

Looking for more parenting resources? Visit us at https://scenesfromthewild.net/parenting/
Be sure to check out THE TOOL BOX- 35 Tools for Better Communication and More Joy at Home. Use the code PODCAST to save $5 (and free shipping!)

Give yourself some credit, you've had quite a year

The world is filled with chaos, still, you can create a haven of peace, joy and love.

Looking for more parenting resources? Visit us at https://scenesfromthewild.net/parenting/
Be sure to check out THE TOOL BOX- 35 Tools for Better Communication and More Joy at Home. Use the code PODCAST to save $5 (and free shipping!)

You Run This Show. Pay Attention.

you know this-- the journey is more important than the destination. If you want to live a life you love, fall in love with the process.

Ideal Lean Protein use this code MICHELLE-R1YX or this link for 20% off (and they are always having a sale) https://www.idealfit.com/referrals.list?applyCode=MICHELLE-R1YX

Looking for more parenting resources? Visit us at https://scenesfromthewild.net/parenting/
Be sure to check out THE TOOL BOX- 35 Tools for Better Communication and More Joy at Home. Use the code PODCAST to save $5 (and free shipping!)

Fall in Love With the Process

Too often fitness and health is associated with restriction, punishment and fear. Truly taking care of yourself means deciding you are worth the time, effort and energy. It means bringing more joy into your life.

Looking for more parenting resources? Visit us at https://scenesfromthewild.net/parenting/
Be sure to check out THE TOOL BOX- 35 Tools for Better Communication and More Joy at Home. Use the code PODCAST to save $5 (and free shipping!)

Take Care of Yourself

Our society worships youth, but we're all getting older.  Don't listen to the naysayers--  we have so much happiness ahead of us.

Looking for more parenting resources? Visit us at https://scenesfromthewild.net/parenting/
Be sure to check out THE TOOL BOX- 35 Tools for Better Communication and More Joy at Home. Use the code PODCAST to save $5 (and free shipping!)




Episode #42 Working Through Failure With Faith w/ YA Author Ruth Mitchell

Download our free app to listen on your phone