Aug 22
From Fear & Anger to Lasting Change || H&K with Brooke Snow
Brooke Snow gets real about the moment everything fell apart — and the moment that changed everything. After a near-death experience following childbirth, Brooke was quietly battling PTSD, panic attacks, and a depression that showed up as anger and disconnection from the people s ... Show More
10m 28s
Aug 20
AP 808: The Book That Almost Didn’t Happen: How Sticky Habits Became a Book | Behind the Scenes, Part 2
I'm taking you behind the scenes of how my book, "Sticky Habits," came to life. It's a journey that almost didn't happen, rooted in my personal struggle with perfectionism and the need for habits that align with who we truly are. I learned that traditional habit-formation methods ... Show More
40m 23s
Nov 2024
Embracing Imperfection Navigating Parenting and Family Dynamics with Amanda Erickson
Join me as I chat with Amanda Erickson about the intricate themes of perfectionism, parenting, and the dynamics of family life. Together, they tackle the challenges of significant life changes and the journey of overcoming perfectionism, emphasizing the importance of building str ... Show More
41m 21s
May 2025
Why 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need
Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the "perfect" parent. If you've felt overwhelmed by a toddler’s grocery store meltdown or a teen defying you, this episode is for you. I've been in the trenches, thinking perfect parenting meant perfectly behaved children and woul ... Show More
12m 28s
Dec 2024
The Harm of Pressuring Teens to Be Perfect
In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the pitfalls of expecting perfection from teens. They discuss how holding teens to impossible standards can damage their mental and emotional health, and offer practical strategies for parents to foster a healthy, grace-fi ... Show More
18m 49s
Jun 2023
Ep. 434: Ways to Understand a Child Better, a Hack for Showing Love, & Eleanor Gives High-School Advice
We discuss ways to use the “Four Tendencies” personality profiles to communicate more effectively to the children in your life, whether as a parent, teacher, or coach. We talk about an easy hack to show our loving concern for someone, and we interview graduating senior Eleanor Ru ... Show More
35m 37s
This week I have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I've seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how we can better handle when our teens differentiate themselves from us, and as a result show us our flaws and failure ... Show More
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