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My guest today is Ian O’Roarty.

Ian is my youngest child, he turned 15 October 30th, and is a freshman in high school. He is the baby in the house, and taller than us all. He is passionate about basketball, loves his friends, and has melted my mama heart since day one. I say that Ian is my “positive discipline” kid because he was the one who was always game to create a routine, or role play a situation, he was willing.

I’d say that Ian and I are very close, I will let him share his experience during the interview… He has always been really open with me, and it doesn’t seem like that is really anything that we haven’t talked about… He loves family time, when we are all together, and is super stoked to have his drivers permit.

I am honored that he is willing to come share candidly with all of you on the podcast.

Takeaways from the show:

• Coping with covid
• Challenges in the last year
• Being a close relationship with your parents
• Having a sibling who is going through mental health issues
• Messaging on swearing in our house
• Reading agreements
• Screen time 
• Thoughts from a teen about watching the Social Dilemma
• Video games and limits
• Managing screen time with online school
• What it means to Ian to “be a man”
• Toxic masculinity
• Goals for the future
• Advice to parents raising sons

What does Joyful Courage mean to you:

When I hear Joyful Courage I think about you and your company. I think it’s cool you help people. It’s good you're giving parents tools to mend their children. 

See you next week :) 

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Parenting for the Season You’re in BETA group

I am jumping in SUPER EXCITED about a new program I am creating and I NEED YOUR HELP.

I had a realization that I tend to think that I KNOW what you want and how you want it, and with the new year, I am shifting towards wanting to get CLEAR about what you want and how you want it.

SO, I have created something and I am looking for a team of people to check it out and offer me feedback about what you think.

PARENTING FOR THE SEASON YOU'RE IN is a 4 part program that is fully downloadable and designed to be consumed at YOUR pace.

I think it's amazing, AND I am looking to find out what YOU think. I am offering it up to those of you willing to be my BETA group at a steep discount in exchange for your thoughts.

Please check it out at www.joyfulcourage.com/seasons

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SUPER FAM

Take that community vibe next level by joining the Joyful Courage Patreon community! For as little as $1, $5, $10/month you can support the podcast, and enjoy biweekly livestreams , monthly group coaching, and Podcast Recap discussions. --> www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

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The Book, The Coaching

Joyful Courage is so much more than a podcast! I know that you love listening in every week AND I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the learning with me, INVEST in you parenting journey.

READ THE BOOK - Joyful Courage, Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child. Available both in book and audio book form → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/book

CONSIDER ONE ON ONE COACHING - The most POWERFUL of investments offered by Joyful Courage, one on one coaching allows for parents to really tease apart the current issues they are having with their child, while also developing a clear compass for guiding them in the direction they want to be going in. Coaching happens every other week, and is open for parents with kids 4 years old through the teen years. Go to my coaching page to book a free exploratory call and see if we are the right fit. → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/jccoaching

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Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on Apple Podcast to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast to help me spread the show to an ever-larger audience!!

CLICK HERE to watch a video that shows up how to subscribe with your iPhone!

COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING!

Join the Joyful Courage Tribe in our community Facebook groups:

Live and Love with Joyful Courage

Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens

Join the Patreon Community and enjoy livestreams of solo shows, group coaching and a powerful community!

www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

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This week’s podcast is a SOLO show!!!

Takeaways from the show:

• Beta group
• Introducing the next mini summit
• Discovering your most authentic way of being
• Being responsible for yourself and how you show up
• Connection to self, family, and community
• Surrender to being imperfect
• Teens teach us that flexibility is imperative
• Trust that things are temporary
• Create a safe environment so your teen can share what they want from an authentic and open place
• Caregiving is always in motion
• Owning discovery around money
• Trusting the unfolding of life
• Be with what comes up, feel your feels

See you next week :) 

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Parenting for the Season You’re in BETA group

I am jumping in SUPER EXCITED about a new program I am creating and I NEED YOUR HELP.

I had a realization that I tend to think that I KNOW what you want and how you want it, and with the new year, I am shifting towards wanting to get CLEAR about what you want and how you want it.

SO, I have created something and I am looking for a team of people to check it out and offer me feedback about what you think.

PARENTING FOR THE SEASON YOU'RE IN is a 4 part program that is fully downloadable and designed to be consumed at YOUR pace.

I think it's amazing, AND I am looking to find out what YOU think. I am offering it up to those of you willing to be my BETA group at a steep discount in exchange for your thoughts.

Please check it out at www.joyfulcourage.com/seasons

::::

SUPER FAM

Take that community vibe next level by joining the Joyful Courage Patreon community! For as little as $1, $5, $10/month you can support the podcast, and enjoy biweekly livestreams , monthly group coaching, and Podcast Recap discussions. --> www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

::::

The Book, The Coaching

Joyful Courage is so much more than a podcast! I know that you love listening in every week AND I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the learning with me, INVEST in you parenting journey.

READ THE BOOK - Joyful Courage, Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child. Available both in book and audio book form → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/book

CONSIDER ONE ON ONE COACHING - The most POWERFUL of investments offered by Joyful Courage, one on one coaching allows for parents to really tease apart the current issues they are having with their child, while also developing a clear compass for guiding them in the direction they want to be going in. Coaching happens every other week, and is open for parents with kids 4 years old through the teen years. Go to my coaching page to book a free exploratory call and see if we are the right fit. → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/jccoaching

:::::

Be a Subscriber

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on Apple Podcast to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast to help me spread the show to an ever-larger audience!!

CLICK HERE to watch a video that shows up how to subscribe with your iPhone!

COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING!

Join the Joyful Courage Tribe in our community Facebook groups:

Live and Love with Joyful Courage

Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens

Join the Patreon Community and enjoy livestreams of solo shows, group coaching and a powerful community!

www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

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My guest today is Rowan O’Roarty.

Rowan is my oldest child, she will be 18 in January, and one of my biggest teachers of personal growth. As we all do, we learn who we are as parents, through our relationships with our children. Rowan made me a mom, and continues to influence who I am in the world as I navigate what it means to mother her.

Rowan has been through her own journey of personal discovery over the past few years, maneuvering mental health challenges, dropping out of school, completing her GED, and stepping in to big responsibility while her dad and I were gone for 2 months going through my husband's cancer treatment.

I am honored that she is willing to come share herself and her journey so candidly with you all today.

Takeaways from the show:

• Where the anxiety started
• When Rowan became aware of her anxiety
• Things we did that helped Rowan cope with depression and anxiety
• Panic attacks 
• Navigating anxiety attacks and how parents can be supportive
• What depression feels like
• Things parents can do that are helpful to their teen’s mental health
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Realizing only YOU can change your experience
• What Rowan has learned about herself these past few years
• Mental health and high school
• Rowan’s freshman year
• Opting into online school
• Dropping out of school and gaining parent’s support
• The GED test
• Plans for the future

What does Joyful Courage mean to you?

To me, when I hear Joyful Courage and I put it into the context of mental health in teens, I think of having courage. Having the courage to choose joy when the circumstances are against you or things aren’t working out. Finding joy and being so courageous to chase after it and be joyful. 

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Parenting for the Season You’re in BETA group

I am jumping in SUPER EXCITED about a new program I am creating and I NEED YOUR HELP.

I had a realization that I tend to think that I KNOW what you want and how you want it, and with the new year, I am shifting towards wanting to get CLEAR about what you want and how you want it.

SO, I have created something and I am looking for a team of people to check it out and offer me feedback about what you think.

PARENTING FOR THE SEASON YOU'RE IN is a 4 part program that is fully downloadable and designed to be consumed at YOUR pace.

I think it's amazing, AND I am looking to find out what YOU think. I am offering it up to those of you willing to be my BETA group at a steep discount in exchange for your thoughts.

Please check it out at www.joyfulcourage.com/seasons

::::

SUPER FAM

Take that community vibe next level by joining the Joyful Courage Patreon community! For as little as $1, $5, $10/month you can support the podcast, and enjoy biweekly livestreams , monthly group coaching, and Podcast Recap discussions. --> www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

:::

The Book, The Coaching

Joyful Courage is so much more than a podcast! I know that you love listening in every week AND I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the learning with me, INVEST in you parenting journey.

READ THE BOOK - Joyful Courage, Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child. Available both in book and audio book form → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/book

CONSIDER ONE ON ONE COACHING - The most POWERFUL of investments offered by Joyful Courage, one on one coaching allows for parents to really tease apart the current issues they are having with their child, while also developing a clear compass for guiding them in the direction they want to be going in. Coaching happens every other week, and is open for parents with kids 4 years old through the teen years. Go to my coaching page to book a free exploratory call and see if we are the right fit. → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/jccoaching

:::::

Be a Subscriber

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on Apple Podcast to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast to help me spread the show to an ever-larger audience!!

CLICK HERE to watch a video that shows up how to subscribe with your iPhone!

COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING!

Join the Joyful Courage Tribe in our community Facebook groups:

Live and Love with Joyful Courage

Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens

Join the Patreon Community and enjoy livestreams of solo shows, group coaching and a powerful community!

www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

::::

This week is a SOLO show! 

Takeaways from the show:

• Gratitude
• Grow through what you go through
• Shifting to be grateful for the experiences you’re put through
• Working on self regulation
• Model for your kids what effective problem solving looks like
• Embodying the life you’re living
• Allowing fear or resentfulness to change into gratitude and strength
• Doing the work to be in a different headspace when the same problems show up
• Personal growth isn’t linear
• Practicing being mindful

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT MY NEW PROGRAM??
www.joyfulcourage.com/seasons

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SUPER FAM

Take that community vibe next level by joining the Joyful Courage Patreon community! For as little as $1, $5, $10/month you can support the podcast, and enjoy biweekly livestrams , mothly group coaching, and Podcast Recap discussions. --> www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage

:::

The Book, The Coaching

Joyful Courage is so much more than a podcast! I know that you love listening in every week AND I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the learning with me, INVEST in you parenting journey.

READ THE BOOK - Joyful Courage, Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child. Available both in book and audio book form → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/book

CONSIDER ONE ON ONE COACHING - The most POWERFUL of investments offered by Joyful Courage, one on one coaching allows for parents to really tease apart the current issues they are having with their child, while also developing a clear compass for guiding them in the direction they want to be going in. Coaching happens every other week, and is open for parents with kids 4 years old through the teen years. Go to my coaching page to book a free exploratory call and see if we are the right fit. → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/jccoaching

:::::

Be a Subscriber

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on Apple Podcast to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast to help me spread the show to an ever-larger audience!!

CLICK HERE to watch a video that shows up how to subscribe with your iPhone!