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Jun 2024
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177 | Do You Focus Too Much on Your Look...

Heather Pettey - Author | Speaker | Mindset Coach
About this episode

Hey Gorgeous! Welcome back to the Life Coach BFF Show with your host, Heather Pettey! In this episode, we dive into practical advice for parents dealing with teenagers during the summer and exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat. 

Key Topics :

•Life Skills for Teens
   - Heather discusses the importance of teenagers learning life skills and not just lounging around during the summer.
   - She recommends the book "Life Skills for Teens" by Karen Harris, which has been beneficial for her family.
   - Heather emphasizes the need for teenagers to find jobs, contribute to household chores, and develop a sense of responsibility.

•Listener Email from Amy
   - Amy from Trenton, New Jersey, shares her struggles with her three teenagers, two of whom are not contributing at home.
   - Heather provides practical advice on setting boundaries, encouraging job searches, and involving teenagers in household responsibilities.
   - Heather stresses the importance of a family meeting to establish house rules and ensure everyone contributes.

•Product Reviews
   - Heather reviews three products, including the Obagi Daily Hydro Drops and Rejuvenating Eye Gel Cream, which she highly recommends.
   - She shares her positive experience with these products and encourages listeners to try them out.

•Inspirational Reading
   - Heather reads a beautiful piece by Dame Judi Dench, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing inner qualities over physical appearance.
   - The reading inspires listeners to focus on personal growth, wisdom, and living in the moment.

•Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat
   - Exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat in Charleston, South Carolina, from April 24th to 27th.
   - The retreat will include hormone testing, coaching sessions, breath work, massages, and opportunities to forge new connections.
   - Heather encourages listeners to join the private Facebook group @MidlifeMoxie for more information and to be the first to sign up when the cart opens on July 1st.

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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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