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Think New Thoughts
Do you wish you could feel more peace, confidence, and joy—even when you're facing real challenges? Think New Thoughts is the podcast where you'll learn how to think better, feel better, and live with more faith, intention, and joy. Listening each week will help you: * Think differently about life's challenges so you can experience more peace and confidence, no matter what's happening around you. * Find more joy in your relationships with the people who matter most in your life (including…
Episodes
Think New Thoughts122: The Joy of Changing Your Mind (And Why Think New Thoughts is Back!)
Think New Thoughts is back! After a little detour, we're returning to the original name—and opening up the conversation to anyone who wants to live with more…
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121: 3 Ways Punishing Your Teen Gets You The Opposite of What You Want in Your Parenting as an LDS Mom
It's easy to believe that the best thing to do when your teenager does something wrong is punish them. But what if that isn't true? Your punishments might…
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120: If You're an LDS Mom Parenting Teenagers and You Feel Like Giving Up, Listen to This
Parenting teenagers is a demanding job. Have you ever wondered if what you're doing as a mom is actually making a difference? Or felt like giving up because it…
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119: The Fastest Way to Kill Your Teen's Confidence and How to Build it Instead as an LDS Mom
You want your teen to become confident and capable—but some of the ways you're trying to help may be doing the exact opposite. In this episode, you'll…
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118: How to Say No to Your Teen Without Being Mean as an LDS Mom
Saying no to your teenager can feel tricky—especially when you want to hold a boundary without being harsh, controlling, or damaging your relationship. So how…
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117: The Surprising First Step to Better Communication With Your Teen that Most LDS Moms Miss
Hard conversations with your teen can feel stressful before they even begin. But what if better communication starts before you decide what to say? In this…
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116: Still Cringing About That Mistake? How LDS Moms Can Let Go of Regret When Parenting Teens
Have you ever replayed something in your mind that you wish you had handled differently—and cringed every time you think about it? In this episode, I'm sharing…
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115: The Powerful Way Forgiveness Can Lighten Your Load When Parenting Teens (and Why Holding Onto Hurt Is Actually the Harder Choice)
If you've been feeling worn down as a mom, some of your energy may be going toward something you don't even realize you're doing. In this episode, I'm sharing…
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114: How LDS Moms Can Find Peace When Parenting Teens Doesn't Look the Way They Thought It Would
Sometimes parenting teenagers doesn't look anything like you thought it would. When you can't change what your teenager is choosing, or what is happening to…
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113: Loving the Teen You Actually Have | A Different Kind of Forgiveness in Parenting
You probably had a picture in your mind of who your teenager would be—what they'd care about, the choices they'd make, even the relationship you'd have. But…
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112: When You Feel Inconvenienced by Your Teen's Choices | Parenting With Less Frustration
When your teenager makes choices that affect you, it can be easy to get frustrated—not just with what's happening right now, but with what you're afraid those…
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111: Parenting Teens Is Exhausting When You Don't Know This | For LDS Moms
Do you ever feel exhausted trying to get your teenager to make good choices, have a better attitude, or do what you've asked? In this episode, you'll discover…
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110: Frustrated With Your Teen? Stop Doing This One Thing | Parenting With Less Conflict
Have you ever been frustrated trying to get your teenager to understand something that seems so obvious to you? Maybe you think it's important to keep a clean…
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109: If You Want To Enjoy Parenting Teens More, Start Here
If you want to understand why parenting your teenager can feel so hard—and what you can actually do to find more joy in it—this episode will give you the…
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108: When Your Teen is Struggling: Is Your Response Actually Helping? | Parenting With More Confidence
When your teenager is going through something hard, of course you want to help—but your first instinct might not be as helpful as you think. In this episode…
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107: 5 Things to Give Up if You Want to Enjoy Parenting Teenagers
What if some of the things you expect yourself to do as a mom are actually sucking the joy out of parenting? In this episode, you'll discover: How trying to…
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106: Parenting Teens Without Yelling | What to Do Instead
You've asked nicely. You've reminded them. You've explained yourself. And your teenager still isn't listening. So eventually, you get louder. If yelling…
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105: 3 Reasons the Consequences You Set For Your Teen Aren't Working | Parenting with More Confidence
You followed through. You gave the consequence. And your teenager still didn't change their behavior. If you've ever wondered why consequences don't seem to…
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104: When You Resent Your Teen—The Parenting Problem No One Talks About
Do you ever find yourself resenting your teen for all the sacrifices you make for them—and then feeling bad that you feel that way? Resentment doesn't mean you…
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103: The Argument With Your LDS Teenager You Will Never Win (and Why That's Good News)
There's one argument you can have with your teenager over and over again—and you're never going to win it. The good news? Once you stop trying to, parenting…
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102: How (and Why) to Let Go of Mom Guilt When You're Parenting Teens
Do you ever feel guilty about all the things you're not doing—or not doing as well as you think you should? In this episode, you'll discover: Why we hang on to…
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101: 4 Reasons To Stop Beating Yourself Up as an LDS Mom of Teenagers
You replay the conversation you wish you'd handled differently. You notice another mom who seems more patient, more connected, or more confident. And when your…
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100: Tired of Power Struggles With Your Teen? Try This Instead | For LDS Moms
Do you feel like you're constantly reminding, nagging, or correcting your teenager—and somehow it always turns into a battle of wills? If you're exhausted by…
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99: The Most Powerful Way to Rebuild Connection with your Teen After an Argument | Parenting With More Peace as an LDS Mom
Have you ever tried to apologize to your teenager after an argument, only to have the conversation create even more conflict? In this episode, you'll learn how…
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98: Lost Your Cool With Your Teen? 3 Things to Do Next | Handling Conflict with More Confidence for LDS Moms
You lost your cool with your teenager. You snapped, raised your voice, or said something you wish you could take back. Now what? In this episode, you'll learn…
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97: The Surprising Key to Less Conflict with Your Teen | LDS Parenting
Conflict with your teenager doesn't have to be your normal. If you've ever found yourself thinking, Why won't they just listen? or Why can't they see things my…
Think New Thoughts96: What Should I Do as an LDS Mom If My Teenager Doesn't Want to Go to Church? | A Choose Your Own Adventure Episode
What would you do if your son didn't want to go to church this week? In this Choose Your Own Adventure episode, we'll explore how the exact same Sunday morning…
Think New Thoughts95: Too Strict or Too Soft? How to Find the Parenting Sweet Spot as an LDS Mom of Teenagers
Many LDS moms of teens find themselves leaning too far toward control or too far toward keeping the peace. When you feel disconnected from your teen, or super…
Think New Thoughts94: Your Teen Was Involved in Cyberbullying. Now What?
What would you do if you found out your daughter had texted some mean things in a group text? In this Choose Your Own Adventure episode, you'll see how the…
Think New Thoughts93: The Truth About Your Teen's Mistakes (That Most LDS Moms Miss)
The more determined you are to keep your teenager from making mistakes, the better mom you are...right? Maybe not. In this episode, we'll challenge a common…
Think New Thoughts92: Why Trying Harder to Get Your Teen to Make Good Choices Can Backfire for LDS Parents
You love your teenager and want what's best for them. But what if some of the things you're doing to help them make wise choices—reminding, lecturing…
Think New Thoughts91: The 5 Words That Are Keeping You Constantly Worried About Your Teen (And What to Say Instead to Curb Parenting Anxiety)
If you've been worrying about your teenager, or feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode might completely change how you think about your job as a…
Think New Thoughts90: Feeling Frazzled as Mom of Teens? Stop Doing This One Thing
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or like you're carrying too many things at once, this episode is for you. I'm sharing one small habit…
Think New Thoughts89: The Hidden Contract That's Making You Miserable as a Mom | A Mindset Shift for Parenting Teens
You might not realize it, but there's something quietly shaping how you show up as a mom every day—and it's probably making you more frustrated, more…
Think New Thoughts88: The Invisible Barrier Between You and Your Teen (And How to Build More Connection)
If you deeply love your kids and want to enjoy and connect with them more, but you also feel unseen or unappreciated as a mom sometimes, this episode is for…
Think New Thoughts87: How to Stop Judging Yourself as a Mom // Holding Space in Parenting, Part 2
In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about holding space for your kids and turning that same practice inward. I'll show you what it…
Think New Thoughts86: How to Become Someone Your Teen Can Really Talk To // Holding Space in Parenting, Part 1
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Think New Thoughts85: Don't Wish Away the Teenage Years | How to Find More Joy in Parenting Teens
When you start to see your life as a "version" that won't last forever, even the noisy, messy, repetitive moments take on a different kind of meaning. In this…
Think New Thoughts84: Want More Influence With Your Teen? Stop Trying to Control Them | Agency in LDS Parenting
Do you ever feel like you should be a more patient mom, your teen should make better choices, or your family should be further along than you are?…
Think New Thoughts83: Are You Sure You Want to Hate That? | How Your Enemy Stories Are Stealing Your Joy as an LDS Mom of Teens
As moms, it's surprisingly easy to create "enemy stories" about the people or things in our lives. Without even realizing it, we can turn technology, difficult…
Think New Thoughts82: When Your Teen's Choices Break Your Heart | Walking in Newness of Life as an LDS Mom
When your teen's choices break your heart, it's easy to get stuck replaying the past, wishing things had turned out differently, or carrying a story that's…
Think New Thoughts81: What If Joy Includes This? | Hope for the Hard Days of Parenting Teens
As moms, it's easy to believe we'll feel happy when our teens make better choices, life gets easier, or things finally go according to plan. But what if joy…
Think New Thoughts80: How to Stop Adding to Your Mom Guilt | The Acceptance Paradox When You're Parenting Teens
Have you ever felt resentful or frustrated as a mom—and then felt guilty for feeling that way? You tell yourself you should be more patient, more grateful, or…
Think New Thoughts79: When Parenting Feels Heavy |Relief When You're Exhausted as an LDS Mom of Teens
As a mom, there will be days where you will feel worn out, sleep deprived, and spent. That's just part of the deal. But there is a certain type of…
Think New Thoughts78: The Surprising Solution to Resentment and Burnout When You're Parenting Teens
If you're an LDS mom with teenagers, and you've been feeling quietly resentful… stretched thin… or just more exhausted than you think you "should" be, this…
Think New Thoughts77: 3 Common Beliefs Worth Questioning if You Want More Joy in Parenting as an LDS Mom of Teens
In this episode, I'm inviting you to open the drawers of your mind and try on a few beliefs you may have been wearing for years. What if the goal isn't to be…
Think New Thoughts76: Optional Beliefs: You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think | More Joy for LDS Moms Parenting Teens
Here's something most people don't realize: Your thoughts are optional. Everything you think inside of your mind, even if it FEELS like a fact, is actually…
Think New Thoughts75: Override Your Primitive Brain | Parenting Teens Without Reacting from Fear
Do you ever feel like you're at war with yourself? Yesterday you decided all the amazing things you were going to accomplish today… but when it's time to…
Think New Thoughts74: The Truth About Stress | What Really Causes It and How to Parent Teens with Less Stress
We often talk about stress like it's something that is caused by a job, a project, a holiday, or other things outside of ourselves. Today I'm sharing what…
Think New Thoughts73: The Hidden Cost of Your Maybes | Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Parent Teenagers with More Confidence
If you've been waiting to make a decision because you're holding out for an option that won't feel hard, this episode is for you. We're talking about the…
Think New Thoughts72: The Joy of Accepting Limits | Parenting Teens by Working With Reality Instead of Against it
We live in a world obsessed with "unlimited"—unlimited streaming, unlimited plans, unlimited potential. But your closet, your calendar, and your emotional…
Think New Thoughts71: The Truth About Your Past | 3 Ways To Stop Feeling Emotionally Exhausted as an LDS Mom of Teens
What I'm sharing in this episode, most people resist at first. It might even sound wrong when you hear it. But if you're willing to open your mind to it, this…
Think New Thoughts70: The Antidotes to Distraction, Dispersion, and Drift | 3 Ways to Stay on Course as an LDS Mom of Teens
There are 3 D's that can quietly steal your goals: distraction, dispersion, and drift. In this follow-up episode from last week, I'm sharing what to do when…
Think New Thoughts69: Don't Let These 3 Things Steal Your Next Goal | Parenting Teens With More Purpose and Joy
As a new year begins, many of us feel inspired to become better moms, strengthen our relationship with our teens, and create more peace in our homes. But too…
Think New Thoughts68: Love All Along the Way | The Parenting Truth Every LDS Mom Needs to Love Her Teen Through Struggles
Do you ever feel like you have to wait for your teen—or yourself—to change before you can truly feel peace or love? In this episode, you'll discover the…
Think New Thoughts67: Choosing to Love What Is | How LDS Moms Can Find Peace While Parenting Teens
Do you ever find yourself wishing your teen would make better choices or feeling frustrated that life isn't going the way you hoped? In this episode, In this…
Think New Thoughts66: Stop Solving Low Quality Problems | The Biggest Waste of Your Energy As an LDS Mom of Teens
If you've been feeling worn down and burned out trying to parent your teen, you might be spending your energy solving the wrong problems. In this episode…
Think New Thoughts65: Room to Receive | 3 Things You Need To Let Go of to Find More Peace Parenting Your Teen
Making room changes everything. In this episode, you'll discover three things you may need to let go of to find more peace while parenting your teen. From…
Think New Thoughts64: Gratitude in Advance | How to Stop Worrying About Your Teen's Future
Do you ever worry about your teen's future and wonder if you're doing enough? In this episode, you'll discover a simple faith-filled mindset shift that can…
Think New Thoughts63: When Your Teenager is Driving You Crazy | The Let Them Theory for LDS Moms Parenting Teens
Is your teenager driving you crazy? In this episode, you'll learn how to apply the powerful "Let Them Theory" to parenting teenagers. Discover why trying to…