Jun 2022

Muslim Women in the Workplace: Advice on Pivoting Careers and Gaining Confidence w/ Maariyah Choudery

We have all heard the phrase : follow your passion and everything will fall into place. But I also can't help but to think of another very popular phrase which is : some things are much easier said than done.I find it funny that when I was younger and I was asked 'what do you wan ... Show More

49m 29s

Jun 2022

God's Plan vs Our Plans: The Intersection of Grief and Gratitude w/ Halima Jama

What do you do when the things you want most are happening for everyone but you?Who do you become when your plans don't fall through? When you are in the waiting period of your life? When I look back on my own life journey thus far, I realize that if everything had gone according ... Show More

49m 54s

May 2022

Self Growth for an Arab Woman: Balancing a Relationship w/ Our Parents and Navigating Emotional Independence w/ Abeer Najjar

Going after what makes you happy as an Arab Muslim woman doesn’t always come with instant gratification. There is pain and guilt involved when finally making a decision for yourself.I often wonder to myself, will I ever experience happiness without allowing myself to poison the m ... Show More

1h 5m

Aug 2023

145 | Are You Embracing New Responsibilities for Kids in Salty Seasons: Mom’s Guide to Overcoming Change

In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, join host Heather Pettey as she delves into the challenges of a "salty middle season" and offers expert guidance for moms navigating change. Discover practical tips on fostering responsibility in your kids, from waking up on their ow ... Show More

18m 40s

May 2024

The Big Silence: Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues with Karena Dawn

In honor of Mental Health month, we close out May with a new episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast. In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Karena Dawn, New York Times best-selling author of The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing and the v ... Show More

57m 24s

Apr 2019

Lisa Damour, PhD On Parenting Teens Under Pressure

“We run the risk now of raising a generation that is stressed about being stressed, and anxious about being anxious.”Lisa Damour, PhD Today’s expedition takes us into the beautifully mysterious world of parenting, with a specific lens on navigating the perplexing vicissitudes of ... Show More

2h 18m

Apr 2024

113: Too Much of a Good Thing: Bad Therapy

"We've never had a generation more focused on its feelings and, frankly, not one more tyrannized by their feelings." Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! Today, we're delving into Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy, a thought-provoking book which highlights the impact of ... Show More

1h 38m

Aug 2020

262: Parent Like A Pro and Keep Your Relationship Strong

Become A Love Tribe Member Today — When you become a Love Tribe Member, you'll gain access to exclusive, ad-free content not available on our regular, free feed. The membership provides you even more amazing and actionable relationship advice from the world's leading experts. Sig ... Show More

43m 4s

Sep 2022

Ep 207: Anxiety and the Communication Tools to Fix It

Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of Girls on the Brink joins us to talk about the drivers behind sky-high rates of anxiety and depression among young people—and how bio-synchronicity and emotional attunement might be the answer.Full show notesNowadays, kids have 24 hour access to t ... Show More

31m 9s

Feb 2023

Psychologist REVEALS The #1 Thing That can DESTROY All Relationships! | Dr. Shefali

To have children or not to have children is a choice that you as an empowered woman gets to decide for herself. The problem is that it’s hard to distinguish between where you stand on the topic apart from your family and social pressures. Dr. Shefali is the bestselling author of ... Show More

1h 24m

Apr 2024

childhood emotional neglect part 5: sociopathic, childlike, and well-meaning-but-neglected-themselves parents

While this is far from the final episode of our mega-series exploring the impacts of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), this does mark the final episode exploring the various dysfunctional parenting styles that can contribute to its development. Join me for part five, whe ... Show More

1h 48m

Apr 2023

125 | Courageous Moms: Choosing Hope in the Face of Fear; Parenting with Confidence, Be Bold and Trust Your Instincts

Welcome back to the podcast Life Coach BFF Show! Listen as host, Heather Pettey, tells a story about a trip on the S.S. Norway as a teen with her grandparents and received a lesson on parenting boldly. We'll also discuss how hope takes work and fear is free. Thanks for ... Show More

9m 55s

Apr 2022

How to cope when your child can't

When a child is suffering from mental health problems it feels natural for a parent to feel sad and anxious. But when Ursula Saunders' son refused to go to secondary school her life was turned upside down: his problems dominated family life, she gave up work and couldn't stop cry ... Show More

27m 51s

Mother and Daughter: An Open Dialogue Ab...