Beauty in Behavior

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lorraine Connell—former chemistry teacher turned teen leadership coach, author, and founder of Peers Not Fears. Lorraine shares the story of her transformation from teaching formulas to fostering confidence, and how she discovered her true calling: helping teens believe in their own ability tolead.We explore how traditional models of studentleadership often send the wrong message—that only a select few are “born to lead,” and that leadership means perfection. Lorraine challenges this narrative with real stories from her work, including the heartbreaking experience of astudent leader punished for making a mistake, and the long-lasting impact it had.Together, we unpack the difference between performative leadership and authentic leadership, and why every single one of us—whether in school, at home, or at work—is capable of leading with intention, compassion, and courage.What You'll Learn:*Why Lorraine left teaching to start Peers Not Fears*The hidden pressures of performative leadership*What authentic leadership really looks like (and how we can model it)*Why leadership is not about being mistake-free, but about being human*How to help your child or teen grow confidencefrom the inside outAbout the Guest:Lorraine Connell is a teen leadership coach, educator, and the founder of Peers Not Fears, LLC. With more than 20years in education, Lorraine brings research-based leadership development to high school students, helping them grow into resilient, authentic leaders. Sheis the author of Your Voice Matters: Uncovering Your Unique Leadership, a workbook designed to empower youngpeople to lead with confidence and purpose.Connectwith Lorraine:·Website: Peers Not Fears· Instagram: @peersnotfears· Book: Your Voice Matters: Uncovering Your Unique Leadership Connect with me on Instagram or send me a message through my website:Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/⁠Email: dsorensen@dianesorensen.netSUMMER OF CONNECTION BREAKTHROUGH SESSION: https://www.dianesorensen.net/offers/2AnzahKj/checkoutJoin the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠⁠ The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE. 

In this episode, we're exploring a pattern so many of us carry quietly: the belief that we have to earn our worth.When “good enough” keeps shifting just out of reach, we can find ourselves stuck in a cycle of proving, pleasing, and performing—often without even realizing it.I talk about the subtle yet powerful difference between approval and validation, and how approval—when treatedas a currency for love—can shape our self-worth, our relationships, and even our parenting.You'll hear reflections from my own life and how these patterns might show up in yours—whether it's around appearance, achievement, money, or motherhood. Together, we'll look at how to begin reclaiming your enoughness by turning inward: acknowledging your fears, noticing your judgments, and gently taking off the blinders that have kept you in performance mode.Because you don't have to chase your worth. You already hold it.✨ In this episode, we explore:Why “good enough” often feels just out of reachThe difference between approval and validation—and why it mattersHow approval-seeking can silently drive disordered patterns of behaviorWhy our judgments of others often reveal our own hidden insecuritiesA compassionate path to reclaiming your inherent worthHow healing this pattern can shift how we show up as parents and partners

If you've ever felt awkward, overwhelmed, or downright terrified about talking to your kids about sex—this episode is your new best friend.Today I'm joined by Alisha Lunsford, a sex-positive educator and parent partner who helps caregivers have real, open, age-appropriate conversations about bodies, boundaries, puberty, porn, and everything in between—without shame.In this episode, we explore:*Why it's never too early—or too late—to start talking*How to shift from "The Talk” to ongoing conversations*What to say (and what to do when you don't know what to say)*The role of shame and how to avoid passing it down*How to talk about consent and online safety without fearWhether your child is 4 or 14, this episode will help you move from cringe to confidence—so you can become the safe, trusted adult your child needs.✨Connect with Alisha:www.instagram.com/sexpertparenting If this episode gave you insight or courage, share it with a friend and tag us—we love hearing your takeaways!RESOURCES: Learn the S.T.O.P. Method for self-regulation: https://www.dianesorensen.net/stopJoin the Beautiful Behavior Facebookcommunity for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Instagram or send me a message through my website:Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/⁠Email: dsorensen@dianesorensen.netThe Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  

In today's episode, we're going to talk about the deeper connection between approval-seeking, the need to prove ourselves, and the quiet ways these patterns can shape our relationship with food and our bodies.I share my own journey—growing up in a household where performance and perfection were tied to love, and how that created a deep fear of doing it wrong, being too much, or not enough. Like many women, I internalized thebelief that being good meant being small, quiet, and in control. For me, that showed up in disordered eating—but it could show up as over-achieving, people-pleasing, or self-neglect.We'll explore:*How childhood experiences of needing approval can turn into perfectionism and body control*Why many women feel “safe” when they're hungry or productive*The role of culture and generational patterns in shaping our self-worth*What healing looks like when we stop trying to earn love—and start offering it to ourselvesIf you've ever felt like no matter how much you do, it's never enough—or you've struggled to make peace with your body or your worth—this conversation is for you. You're not broken. You've been taught to abandon yourself. But you don't have to stay there.✨ Reflection Prompt:What was your earliest memory of “being good” or “doing it right” to get love, attention, or approval? How did that shape the way you treat yourself today?

In this heartfelt episode, Diane explores the complicated relationship many of us have with asking for help. From childhood experiences of being dismissed or blamed, to the subtle ways we shut down our kids when they come tous—it's all connected.Diane shares personal stories from her early school years and her relationship with her mother, unpacking how unpredictable or shame-based responses to asking can leave lasting imprints. These imprints often resurfacein adulthood—especially in parenting.If you've ever found yourself pushing through silently, or reacting with frustration when your child asks for help, this episode offers compassion, insight, and a new way forward. This is a healing conversation for anyone ready to break generational cycles and build more emotionally safe and connected relationships.Takeaways:*How early experiences shape our beliefs about asking for help*Why we often feel tension or shame around needing support*What to do when your child's help-seeking triggers your own story*Simple ways to model and invite safe help-seeking in your homeLet's Connect:

Ever find yourself lying awake wondering if you've messed up your kids? Or second-guessing everything you said at the playground, hoping no one judged your parenting?In this episode, we're talking all about worry—especially the kind that creeps into parenting and leaves us exhausted, anxious, and disconnected.You'll hear about:*Why worry feels productive (but usually isn't)*The hidden fears underneath common parenting worries*How overthinking keeps us stuck in stress mode*The pressure to “get it right” and what to do when you feel like you've failed*A simple self-regulation tool (the S.T.O.P. method) to help you move from panic to presenceThis conversation is for the parents who care deeply—but are tired of living in their heads and missing the moments right in front of them. There's another way—and it starts with offering yourself the same kindness you want to give your child.REGISTER FOR THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER ONLINE EVENT: https://www.dianesorensen.net/shared-wisdomFREE Resources:The S.T.O.P. Method: https://www.dianesorensen.net/stopJoin my newsletter for weekly encouragement and tools: https://www.dianesorensen.net/email-listLearn more about Reinvention: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dlLet's Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/Share this episode with a friend who worries too much—they'll thank you for it

This week, I'm joined by Alyssa Scarano, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of The Collective Therapy & Wellness. Known for her deeply compassionate presence, Alyssa brings wisdom, warmth, and real talk to thispowerful conversation about healing, relationships, and reclaiming your inner truth.Together, we explore how healing our past—especially childhood wounds and generational patterns—is essential for creating more connected, fulfilling relationships. Alyssa shares how self-compassion becomes the foundation forchange, and why honoring your emotional experience is not just important—it's transformational.In this episode, we talk about:*The link between childhood trauma and current relationship struggles*Why self-compassion is a prerequisite for healthy connection*How breaking generational cycles starts with awareness—not blame *Alyssa's approach to creating a safe space in the therapeutic processWhether you're on your own healing journey or supporting others on theirs, this conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder: meaningful change begins within.More about Alyssa:Alyssa Scarano, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Founder/Owner of The Collective Therapy & Wellness. She specializes in relationships and is passionate about helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, break generational patterns, and create authentic connections by first learning how to compassionately connect with themselves.Connect with Alyssa:Website: https://www.collective-therapy.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/live.collective.wellness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collective.therapy.wellness/Connect with Diane:Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/⁠Email: dsorensen@dianesorensen.netMother-Daughter online event - https://www.dianesorensen.net/shared-wisdom Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebookcommunity for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠⁠ The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠⁠  

What if parenting isn't here to define you—but to grow you?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I share how parenting cracked me open and led me to a spiritual path I never expected. From the outside, I looked like I had it all together. But inside, I was silently cutting myself down—until my daughter's struggle became the mirror that showed me what I could no longer ignore.Together, we explore how our children's behavior reflects our inner world, why parenting is one of the most potent portals to healing, and how releasing control opens the door to deep connection. This episode is for every parent who's ever felt like they're failing—and for those who are ready to turn inward and walk this sacred path with more compassion and clarity.In this episode, you'll hear:*How my daughter's self-harm mirrored the way I was harming myself emotionally*Why our children are not here to complete us—they're here to walk with us*How parenting challenges reveal the parts of us asking to be seen and healed*The shift from defining yourself through your child to growing alongside them*A gentle practice to help you turn everyday parenting struggles into invitations for self-reflection and transformationIf this episode speaks to you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on Instagram—I'd love to know what part landed in your heart.Reinvention group program—a guided space to reduce stress, reconnect with yourself, and rewire thepatterns that keep you stuck in survival mode. If you're craving a safe, supportive container to do this work, I'd love to have you. Starts April 7 (not April 1). Check out more info here:https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvention-group

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to lose your voice without even realizing it?In today's episode, we're exploring what it means to reclaim your voice—not just the one others hear, but the one inside you that holds your truth, your needs, your no, your yes, your boundaries, and your soul.If you've ever quieted yourself to keep the peace… if you've been praised for being easy going, flexible, or accommodating while something in you felt unseen… this conversation is for you.I share personal stories and experiences from both my own journey and the women I work with—because reclaiming your voice is also deeply connected to healing, regulation, and identity. It's not about speaking louder—it's aboutgetting honest.We talk about:* The subtle (and not so subtle) ways we silence ourselves* Why your nervous system plays a central role in finding your voice again* How voice reclamation is connected to burn-out, people pleasing, and over-functioning* What it actually looks like to speak your truth (even when your voice is shaking)* Why parenting has been one of the most powerful mirrors for my own voice work And most of all, I remind you:You're not too much. You're not behind. You're remembering who you are. ✨

We hear so much about self-care these days, but what does it really mean—especially for mothers juggling kids, careers, and the endless mental load? In this episode, we break the myth that self-care is just bubble baths and spa days. True self-care is about self-regulation, breaking generational cycles, and reclaiming your power.I share my personal journey from burnout to balance, how my daughter's mental health crisis became my wake-up call, and the biggest shift that changed everything—learning to honor my deepest self. You'll also hear a real-life client story about how a simple mindset shift transformed bedtime struggles into peaceful cooperation.Most importantly, I'll walk you through a powerful, easy-to-use self-regulation practice: The S.T.O.P. Method—a tool you can use in the moment to reduce stress, shift your energy, and create more connection with your kids.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why moms feel the pressure to "do it all"—and how it'simpacting our well-being✔️ The generational patterns we unknowingly pass down and how to break them✔️ Why self-care is deeper than massages and manicures✔️ The S.T.O.P. Method—a simple practice to shift from stress to calm✔️ A real-life client story that proves small changes lead to big resultsResources & Next Steps:

If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious, your body might be telling you something deeper. In this episode, I'm joined by Colleen Kurtz, a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner who helps burnt-out, anxious moms reclaim their energy and emotional well-being.Colleen shares her powerful personal journey—from struggling with chronic fatigue and anxiety to discovering the life-changing connection between nutrition and mental health. We discuss:✨ How anxiety and burnout are linked to what (and how) we eat✨ The surprising ways your gut health impacts your mood✨ Key nutrients that support emotional well-being and energy✨ Practical, simple shifts to start feeling better todayIf you're a mom constantly running on empty, this conversation will help you take your first steps toward more energy, less stress, and greater balance.Connect with Colleen Kurtz:Instagram @colleen_mindfullynourishedResources & Next Steps:

For generations, parenting has focused on controlling behavior—getting kids to listen, obey, and comply. But what if behavior isn't the real issue—but a symptom of somethingdeeper?In today's episode, we're challenging the traditional parenting model and shifting the paradigm from fixing behavior to fostering connection.Because when you focus on the relationship first, behavior naturally follows.Tune in to learn:

Have you ever felt like you were too much—tooloud, too sensitive, too messy, too something?Growing up, I often felt like the adults around me were disgusted or annoyed, and as a child, I believed that meantsomething was wrong with me. But here's what I've come to understand: it wasn't me—they were struggling with the parts ofthemselves they couldn't accept.In this episode, we're diving deep into:

In today's episode, we're diving into a common concern when shifting from the old “Do As I Say” model of parenting to a more connected approach. It can sometimes feel like we're being too lenient, but in reality, we're moving fromblame to true responsibility.I'll explore:✨ Why responsibility doesn't requirelectures or threats.✨ How shifting our approach can feeluncomfortable—but why that's a good thing.✨ The surprising way that “making thempay” actually lets us off the hook.✨ How to take ownership of our ownthoughts, feelings, and behaviors instead of trying to control others to regulate ourselves.This shift isn't about complacency—it's about stepping into true leadership in our relationships. Let's reframe responsibility in a way that leads to deeper connection and lasting change.

Ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? In this episode, we sit down withWhitney Browning, a certified personal development coach who specializes in helping busy moms stop wishing for moretime and startcreating it.Whitney shares herCoach Approach Framework, designed to help moms build their ideal mom life—without theguilt, stress, or overwhelm.We'll dive into:✅ The biggest time-wasting traps momsfall into✅ How to shift your mindset around timeand productivity✅ Practical strategies to carve outtime for yourself (without feeling guilty!)✅ Why self-care isn't selfish, and howto make it a priorityIfyou're ready to reclaim your time and create a life that feelsaligned and fulfilling, this episode is for you!

In this raw and reflective episode, I dive into my personal journey of my physical health—one that's been marked by extremes and rebellion. My relationship with food was nothing short of chaotic—starve, indulge, repeat. There was no balance, no consistency, just a constant swing between extremes. In my mind, I was the picture of health—thin body, rigorous workouts, and a strict regimen. But underneath it all, I wasn't truly in control. My disordered eating was calling the shots, dictating my every move, from what I ate to how much I exercised. But life has a way of pushing us to grow. Over the years, I started focusing on my emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. But there was always something holding me back from truly confronting my relationship with food. And then, 2020 happened. Everything I thought I knew about health and control started to crumble. Suddenly, the pendulum swung hard the other way, and I found myself neglecting all the rules I had set for myself. At first, it felt freeing—but soon, that freedom became its own kind of prison. It was a wake-up call. In this episode, I invite you to join me on this new chapter of my journey. And what better time to begin than in February—the month of self-love? I also want to ask you: what are you doing to prioritize yourself this month? Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec Drama to Empowerment workbook - : https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠ The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠          

Motherhood is a profound journey, one that is often accompanied by countless unrealistic societal expectations. Today, Kim Roy joins me on the podcast to share her story of motherhood, a tale in which suppressed grief turned to anger and resentment, only to give way to learning, growth, and healing. Kim's story is a testament to the evolution of a mother's journey and how curiosity can open the door to profound possibilities. Join us for this intimate conversation on motherhood, finding our own voices, and the power of authenticity and telling our own story. Kim is a contributing author to Deserts to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood. About Kim: Drawing on her professional experience and keen intuition, Kim specializes in thoughtfully pairing business owners and authors with aligned podcast guest opportunities that resonate with their target audience. She excels in crafting pitches that are not only relevant to her clients' industries but also align with their business and literary goals. Kim's personalized pitching framework results in aligned connections and win-win relationships, leading to podcast features well beyond the top 1–2 percent, increased brand visibility, affiliate partnerships, and authentic collaborations. Partnering with Kim means gaining a dedicated pitching professional and strategically committed to her clients' success. When she's not helping entrepreneurs and authors amplify their voices, you can find Kim running with her furry companion, enjoying the outdoors, getting lost in a good book, or cherishing moments with her family. A girl mom, wife, and mentor, she is continuously learning to live a life of abundance. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Connect with Kim: https://pitchwithkim.com/ Find Kim's contributing chapter in Deserts to Mountaintops here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=deserts+to+mountaintops+book&crid=145BZOG9J827C&sprefix=%2Caps%2C109&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec Drama to Empowerment workbook - : https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠ The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠    The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to succumb to stress and disconnect from those around us. However, by practicing ownership and compassion, we can decrease stress levels and foster deeper connections with ourselves and others. This week, I experienced a profound moment that highlighted the transformative power of compassion in an unlikely place. Stress is an inevitable part of life, yet how we manage it can make all the difference. By practicing ownership and choosing empathy, we can decrease stress and increase our connection with others. Compassion reduces stress, fosters collaboration, and helps us build stronger, more meaningful relationships. Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec Drama to Empowerment workbook - : https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠      

Today, I'm discussing how understanding behavior at a deeper level can decrease stress ultimately resulting in increased connection. This is the foundation of what I call Beautiful Behavior. We are decreasing stress one layer at a time. And today we are decreasing stress by raising awareness. In this episode I dive into: · Unconscious patterns that keep us in a cycle of stress · How stress impacts the brain · What a stressed brain looks like on the outside I also share one small, simple strategy you can implement this week to strengthen your awareness muscle and move the needle towards decreasing stress to increase connection. Join Book Study: Find FREEDOM from chronic stress and THRIVE in deeper connections through the Art of Change book study starting January 14. Register here (spots are limited).  https://www.dianesorensen.net/book-study   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec Drama to Empowerment workbook - : https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠  

“It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.” -unknown Happy New Year. What are you most committed to in 2025? Do you usher the new year in with a resolution, a word or something else? What does your resolution or word mean to you? Why is it important this year? In this episode, we look at what we are committed to and how it can impact our relationships and parenting. In this episode I talk about: · Lack, abundance and contrast · The ability to receive and how it showed up for me in the most unlikely place · My word for the year · How approval seeking creates a barrier to connection ·  Authenticity   Take the first step to creating meaningful change this year by joining me and a small group of like-minded women in the book study, The Art of Change. Find FREEDOM from chronic stress and THRIVE in deeper connections. We start January 14. Seats are limited. https://www.dianesorensen.net/book-study   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec Drama to Empowerment workbook - : https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠        

We are in the midst of the holiday season. The calendar turns to a new year this week. I am committed to the journey to feeling ALIVE in 2025. I am also committed to supporting others who want to feel alive in 2025. In this episode, I talk about: · 3 layers of stress · Unconscious patterns that keep us in the cycle of chronic stress and disconnection · Decreasing stress and increasing connection.  Find FREEDOM from chronic stress and THRIVE in deeper connections through the Art of Change book study starting January 14. Register here (spots are limited).  https://www.dianesorensen.net/book-study   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources: Tips and Strategies for the Holiday Season - https://www.dianesorensen.net/holiday_tips Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠  

On this episode Elizabeth Stranzl joins me to explore the concept of boundaries. As you may know this is one of my favorite topics. Boundaries is the single most liberating work I have done for myself. Elizabeth is a boundaries and relationships coach helping women swap people pleasing for boundaries so they can eliminate stress, exhaustion and resentment and live the joyful lives they desire and deserve. She combines her lived experience as a former chronic people pleaser and her training as a coach and psychologist to meet women where they are and support them to take their next best step. She is most proud of her role as Mom to 9 yr old Mina. On this episode we dive into: ·  Defining boundaries ·  Boundary myths ·  Why boundaries can feel like just another thing on my to do list · Where to start So much goodness and wisdom packed into this one episode! Join the book study on The Art of Change, by Nancy Levin. Starts January 14. Learn how to dissolve the blocks and barriers in your way so you can make real, lasting change.  https://www.dianesorensen.net/book-study   Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/boundariesoverbs/   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources: Tips and Strategies for the Holiday Season - https://www.dianesorensen.net/holiday_tips Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠        

The new year is just around the corner. And with it often comes promises of change. Promises we make to ourselves about losing weight, an exercise routine, etc. only to get pulled back into old patterns a few weeks in. What if it could be different? What if you could create the change you are seeking in the long term? Today's episode is about making permanent behavior change. On today's episode I discuss: · Hidden commitments · Two ingredients real change requires · The one most impactful pattern that keeps us stuck Join the book study on The Art of Change, by Nancy Levin. Starts January 14. Learn how to dissolve the blocks and barriers in your way so you can make real and lasting change. https://www.dianesorensen.net/offers/VLFoH7Fz/checkout?coupon_code=EARLYBIRD Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Resources: Tips and Strategies for a meaningful Holiday - https://www.dianesorensen.net/holiday_tips Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠    

Happy Holidays! The holidays can come with joy, and awe as well as stress. We often struggle to fit in the extra holiday activities into an already full schedule. And family gatherings – they can be triggering. However, you do not have to be a victim to the holidays. On today's episode we are talking about how to put JOY in your holiday experience. On this episode I discuss: · How to lower stress and increase connection · Your holiday non-negotiables · Taming the triggers during family gatherings · Putting more joy in less enjoyable traditions   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589 Register for BOOK STUDY coming in January – The Art of Change by Nancy Levin - https://www.dianesorensen.net/offers/VLFoH7Fz/checkout?coupon_code=EARLYBIRD   Free Resources: Holiday Tips and Strategies (mentioned in today's episode) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFA-U3lmPJIUqtvWhFIwk4o3vKxh6dlk/view?usp=sharing Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠    

One activity I did this weekend had me reflecting on cultural expectations and how we see ourselves in the world. The environment in which we grow up in shapes our self-concept. Did you learn to own your self-worth or earn it? What did you learn about feelings? Did you learn how to handle upset or avoid it? On this episode I reflect on: ·  Cultures influence on our self-concept ·  How we learn to handle upset (or to avoid it) ·  The difference between empathy and rescuing   Continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589 Email: dsorensen@dianesorensen.net https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠ Register and Join the CHAOS TO CONNECTION HOLIDAY WORKSHOP  https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page Free Resources: Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠ The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠

The #1 tool that changed every relationship in my life, especially parenting. It is the #1 way to build safety and trust and ultimately connection. In this episode we will discuss: · How an emotion becomes a feeling and how to regulate it · Over responsibility · What fractures relationships and what to do instead · A shift from victimhood to empowerment Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠ Register and Join the CHAOS TO CONNECTION HOLIDAY WORKSHOP  https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page Free Resources: Hypno recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Lose Your Cool - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool Boundaries - https://www.dianesorensen.net/boundaries   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠      

Are you the calm in the storm or are you the storm (like I was)? There are times we unwittingly step into our children's storm and often create a bigger storm. I used to have, what I now call, adult temper tantrums (yelling) when I perceived my children were not listening to me. On this episode I cover: · Why behavior needs to be understood rather than stopped · What yelling is a sign of · The reason logic and reasoning alone do not create transformation · How to move towards calming the storm    Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠ Register and Join the CHAOS TO CONNECTION HOLIDAY WORKSHOP:   https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page    Free resources to calm the storm: Hypnotherapy recording - https://www.dianesorensen.net/hypno-rec When You Loose Your Cool pdf - https://www.dianesorensen.net/loseyourcool   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠

Do you ever find yourself wondering, how do I get my partner on board? I did too especially around parenting. I thought, if I could just get my partner to see things my way this parenting thing would go a lot smoother. What I learned is there is more brewing underneath. On this episode I discuss: · What is underneath this nagging need to change your partner's perspective · How to communicate with your partner around the topic of parenting · Seeing yourself as a leader As Brene Brown puts it, “choosing our own comfort over hard conversations erodes trust and moves us away from meaningful and lasting change”.   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠  Free resources: ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment⁠ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠        

“I am the authority of my being”                -Ashlee Livingstone I have a special guest joining me for today's episode. Ashlee Livingstone is a Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork Facilitator helping people to regulate their nervous system. In this episode Ashlee and I talk about: · What breathwork is · Who it is for · Benefits of breathwork · How breathwork impacts your relationship with others · Distinctions between the inner critic, inner voice and intuition This was a insightful and beautiful conversation. About Ashlee: Ashlee Livingstone empowers ambitious individuals to reach their highest goals through personalized coaching and transformative breathwork. By providing strategic support and actionable plans, she helps clients cut through overwhelm and maintain consistent progress. With Ashlee, you'll unlock the clarity and confidence needed to achieve sustainable, purpose-driven success. Connect with Ashlee: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.livingstone/ Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠  Free resources: ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment⁠ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠  The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠

Sibling conflicts and fighting are a normal part of development. They are also triggering for parents.  The building blocks of all relationships are trust and safety. The more secure children feel in their relationship with their parents the less threatening they feel with their siblings. In this episode I discuss: · How we can support our children during conflicts · Becoming emotionally attuned · The power of problem solving  Continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠  Free resources: ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment⁠ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠      

The Transformation Equation - coined by Nancy Levin- supports you in Becoming The Change as opposed to trying to get others to change. When we shift from other focused to "I" focused we become radically self-aware taking ownership of our own thoughts, feelings and behavior so we become FREE. In this episode find out how the Transformation Equation can support you. Continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

The best gift we can give to ourselves and future generations is to recognize hurtful patterns and learn and practice new more helpful ones. In this episode we discuss the old model of, Do What I Say, Not As I Do and shift to a new more connected model of, Be The Change. Continue the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠  Free resources: ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment⁠ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠    

In this episode I am sharing my WHY and how Beautiful Behavior came to be. In this episode I share how Beautiful Behavior has evolved over time and how it can support you in your relationships and parenting journey. It's time to HEAL our pain rather than AVOID it through quick fixes and short-term relief. It requires the WILLINGNESS to get emotionally uncomfortable and create REAL and LASTING CHANGE. To claim your prize send a screenshot of your review to: dsorensen@dianesorensen.net Continue the conversation: Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠  Free resources: ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment⁠ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call⁠    

Welcome to Season 4! In this season I am committed to bringing INTENTION, VALUE and SERVICE to you. This is where we will have conversations about relationships, parenting and meaningful connections. In this season you will hear more about my story and how to shift from perfection (chaos) to connection (confidence).

On this episode my guest, Heather Harding, shares her expertise, experience, and wisdom around gut health and how it impacts depression and anxiety. Heather is a Psychotherapist and Gut Health Nutritionist who has run a private practice for over two decades. More recently Heather is also coaching in the online space to support more people in feeling and living their best life. Heather is also a busy mom of two teenage boys. Connect with Heather: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_heather_harding/ Facebook @Heather R. Harding, LMHC, LLC https://counseling4me.com/   Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

I am passionate about self-worth because I spent most of my life feeling alone and not good enough. I talk and teach about this because it is what I have needed the most. You know what they say, “You teach what you most need to learn.” Since starting my personal discovery journey 15 years ago I have been finding my way back to my wholeness.  I continue to heal as I guide others on the journey back to their wholeness. Together we can shift this generational pattern of lack, to a generational pattern of wholeness as we learn and grow. Resources mentioned on today's podcast: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford-https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Light-Chasers/dp/B007UL932I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SL5AX44NBAX6&keywords=debbie+ford+dark+side+of+the+light+chasers&qid=1672423430&s=books&sprefix=debbie+ford%2Cstripbooks%2C101&sr=1-1  Internal Family Systems by Dr. Richard Schwartz- https://ifs-institute.com/  Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb or Facebook @dianesorensen Grab your FREE RESOURCE – 3 STEPS TO REINVENTION here: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl  Check out the ways in which we can work together to move you towards the life you crave: https://www.dianesorensen.net/

This feeling of not enough is prevalent in our culture today. It is also at the core of many problematic issues that impact our relationships. The "I'm not good enough" belief is a negative belief we hold about ourselves and and it limits us to what we can and cannot do, say or be. On today's episode we discuss the nature of this belief and how we can begin to shift this generational pattern. New Lunch & Learn – Confidence & Connection with Diane and teen life coach, Kristi Simons. Register here: https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page Connect with Diane: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/⁠ ⁠https://www.dianesorensen.net/⁠ Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call            

On today's episode Karleen Savage joins me for a conversation on building confidence. Karleen is a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. With more than four decades of hands-on experience parenting seven unique children, Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising confident and resilient individuals and has documented her approach in her new book, The Confident Teen Blueprint: A Parent's 30-Day Challenge to Empower Your Teen.   In this episode we talk about: · Five universal skills in resolving conflict · How to support your child in resolving problems rather than fixing them · Being a master listener · A simple phrase that creates connection ·The importance of knowing your own truth and what you value    Connect with Karleen: https://www.instagram.com/karleensavageofficial/ https://www.karleensavage.com/parents Get her book here: https://www.karleensavage.com/parents     Connect with Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ https://www.dianesorensen.net/ New FREE Lunch & Learn – Confidence & Connection with Diane and teen life coach, Kristi Simons. Register here:                                                                                                    https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page    Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call          

One of the steps to move from drama and chaos to peace and empowerment is letting go of trying to get others to change. Today, I dive a bit deeper into what this means and how it is possible to be okay even if others around you don't change. A shift in perspective changes everything. Connect with Diane: on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/ New FREE Lunch & Learn – Confidence & Connection with Diane and teen life coach, Kristi Simons. Register here: https://www.dianesorensen.net/registration-page   Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

“Calm is not the absence of chaos. It is the ability to manage your nervous system and response amidst the chaos" -Jenna Hermans   It's back to school time! Fall is a MAGICAL time, full of newness and possibility. As we step into a new season it can bring a sense of excitement for new routines, structure, and experiences. This new season can also bring big emotions. Children and parents alike experience many emotions as they step into the unknown of a new school year.  Jenna Herman's joins me on this episode to talk about bringing more CALM into our daily lives. On this episode we discuss: ·  What it means to bring CALM into our daily lives ·  Two parts of CALM ·  Reactive and Proactive CALM tools   Jenna Hermans is living proof that you can create a life of calm within chaos and overwhelm. She uses her bachelor's degree in psychology, master's degree in organizational management, and over fifteen years of Human Resources experience to build strong teams, both at work and at home. Jenna is the co-founder and COO of Be Courageous, a transformation agency, a busy mom of 4, a coach, and an award-winning author. As seen in Forbes, ELLE, Business Insider, and more, Jenna takes an intentional and inclusive approach to help people (especially parents) and businesses implement tools that put organization and systems around their busy lives that infuse calm and more joy, helping them go from 'Chaos to Calm,' which doubles as the title of her Benjamin Frankin award-winning book that launched in May 2023.   Connect with Jenna and get her book - @jennazhermans   Connect with Diane:  on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call    

On today's episode I am answering a question that I've heard some version of many times. It is a question around “having” to set a boundary. First, boundaries aren't something we HAVE to set. Boundaries are a choice. They are a way of expressing what is important to me and what I am willing or not willing to do to honor that. If we choose not to set our own boundaries, we cannot blame others for our needs not getting met. Boundaries require deep self-trust.  Tune in and discover the GIFT and POWER of deep self-trust.   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call    

This week, Lori Cunningham joins the podcast for a conversation on health and wellness. Lori explains her approach around behavioral change vs. mindset change as she dives into her integrative framework and 5 levels of acceptance. In this conversation we dive into emotional eating, proving ourselves, and what we are really hungry for. Lori Cunningham has over 20 years of experience in the fitness and recreation industry. Her journey has led her to a profound realization: sustainable change requires a shift in consciousness. As a Transformational Coach for women, Certified Mastery Method Coach, Certified Health Mindset Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and holder of a bachelor's degree in physical education, Lori brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Lori's approach is rooted in her own transformative experience. Her personal weight loss journey revealed the limitations of solely focusing on behavioral change. It wasn't until she integrated 5 levels of change through acceptance that she achieved deep and lasting transformation. Today, as a Transformational Coach, Lori is committed to revolutionizing how women approach their well-being. Her mission is clear: to empower women to create lasting change from the inside out, liberating them from cycles of frustration and self-doubt. What sets Lori apart is her emphasis on inner fitness. She understands that true transformation requires addressing the root causes of resistance and limitation. By guiding women through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, Lori helps them break free from the hamster wheel of frustration and experience real, tangible change. Lori combines her diverse expertise with empathy and empowerment to inspire women to make meaningful strides towards their well-being. Her coaching is not about quick fixes; it's about laying the foundation for sustainable growth and transformation, one step at a time. In a field with surface-level approaches, Lori's unique blend of expertise, empathy, and empowerment makes her a true standout in the realm of health and wellness coaching. Connect with Lori: lori.cunningham.148   Connect with Diane:  Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠    Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call      

How do we raise responsible children? What is responsibility? How do you define it? What do we make responsibility mean about our children? What do we make it mean about ourselves? Is responsibility about working hard OR doing the hard work? In this episode I am talking about responsibility and our children. In this episode I cover: · A barrier to responsibility · How we define responsibility culturally · The difference between obligation and responsibility · Doing the hard work of emotional maturity  Continue the conversation: Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

Do you walk through the world with your head held high or hanging your head, looking in the past or fearing the future? Maybe you walk through the world with confidence or self-doubt. On today's episode I am discussing what I learned about how I walked through the world for decades and how it impacted those around me. If you worry about what other people think this episode is for you. In this episode I talk about: ·  An eggshell environment ·  Social masks ·  The need to be just enough ·  The fear of rejection and its impact  Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/  Free resources: https://www.dianesorensen.net/reinvent-dl https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call    

Today I am talking about how to manage triggers. I cover four keys to understanding and managing triggers that will lead to deactivating your triggers so they no longer create a charge. This is a recording from a live training I did inside the Free Beautiful Behavior Facebook Community.   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Join the Beautiful Behavior Facebook community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call      

On today's episode, Kristin Swanson joins me to discuss taking back your time, energy and focus. Kristin teaches us how to find ease while still being productive. Kristin Swanson is a coach and consultant who helps service based entrepreneurs create consistent revenue by expanding their reach. She teaches clients how to execute their “someday when” projects with ease, turning procrastinated initiatives into profit. As a breast cancer survivor, Kristin learned the importance of getting out of one's own way and how to stop waiting until “someday” to make a unique impact. Realizing deeply that “you only live once,” she has gained perspective, tools and strategies to overcome the illusions fear instills in us. Kristin teaches thought Leaders how to listen to their deepest callings and act resolutely and overcome procrastination to touch a broader audience and increase their revenue. Kristin received Co-Active Coaches Institute training, a BA in business, and has two decades of business leadership, strategy & operations experience.   Learn more about Kristin at https://www.kristinswansonconsulting.com. Download Kristin's free Make it Happen Planner here: https://www.kristinswansonconsulting.com.   Connect with Diane: on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call    

Today we are talking about feelings and using the emotional guidance scale as a resource to manage our energy rather than trying to control behaviors. This is about reclaiming our power and feeling more in control in our lives.   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Emotional Guidance Scale information: https://lifepurposeadvisor.com/abraham-hicks-emotional-guidance-scale-and-how-to-use-it/   PDF's: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1ZKTG_enUS946US946&q=emotional+guidance+scale&tbm=isch&chips=q:emotional+guidance+scale,g_1:pdf:v_DnOSXUi-Q%3D&usg=AI4_-kRMNUWBFoUUybrcLan_mRGosg1_yQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiT0_rigsn1AhUPJDQIHfLPDPoQgIoDKAh6BAgCEB8&cshid=1642980395587665&biw=1366&bih=600&dpr=1     Today we are talking about feelings and

What is Freedom? Freedom means different things to different people. Today, I am talking about inner freedom. We are often imprisoned in our own mind. We put an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves to live up to unrealistic expectations. The pressure to always be good and always do the right thing has us entrenched in a world of perfection. Many of us feel the pressure to prove we are good enough by how much we achieve, how much we produce, and how much we can do for others. The freedom to be oneself in a world that demands perfection is the ultimate freedom.   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

I used to say to my children, “You need to listen.” I was told the same thing by my parents. We are TOLD to listen but we are not TAUGHT to listen. This week's podcast episode takes a deeper look at listening. In this episode I talk about: *What not listening is telling us * the #1 skill needed for listening * How we can support our children (and ourselves) in enhancing listening skills * The difference between strategy and process (I believe we need both)   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your calm, discover your truth, and live free.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call  

My guest, Andrea Anderson, joins me today to discuss emotional wellness and creating more peace and harmony in the home environment. Andrea shares her story on how her children were the catalyst for her own growth. Andrea is a Health + Emotional Wellness Coach, Speaker + Author for parents of kids whose brains are wired differently. Over the years, Andrea helped her sons improve and move past various neuro-diversities. Consequently, she spent a lot of time in the thick of stress, drama and anxiety for many years. However, she learned over time (from coaches, books, programs, courses and her own intuition), how to shift out of the drama, anxiety and stress, and begin to feel more at peace, even with chaos occurring around her. Eventually, she and her family began to get along better.  There was a lot more harmony in their home. And, over time, her relationship deepened with her kids.  She found her sons opening up more and even asking for help instead of resisting it. She now helps parents of kids + teens whose brains are wired differently, learn how to deepen their relationship with them, create more peace in their family and begin to help their kids to thrive! Connect with Andrea: Instagram - @andreachapmananderson

 Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/andrea.anderson.16100 Website-  https://www.AndreaChapmanAnderson.com   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey.  Reclaim your calm, discover your truth, and live free.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call    

“The best parent a child could have is a parent who loves themself.”      -unknown We try to be a good parent. We often feel like a bad one. So much fear and doubt surround parenting. When we commit to the journey of loving ourselves, we enter a beautiful journey of exploration and discovery. We are in a new frontier. It is time to break old, outdated patterns that no longer serve us and cultivate new patterns that do. When we shift in how we relate to ourselves, it impacts all other relationships as we become our best selves.   Continue the conversation on Instagram @dianesorensen.bb https://www.dianesorensen.net/   Summer of Support: Book a call and EXPLORE POSSIBILITY: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call   Join the FREE Lunch & Learn June 20th TOPIC: Why Can't They Just Listen: Keys to Effective Communication. Register here: https://www.dianesorensen.net/pl/2147672540   Join the Beautiful Behavior community for more insights and perspectives in parenting and relationship building - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234281357530027⁠   The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships. Reclaim your calm, discover your truth, and live free.  Take the first step by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/dianesorensen/clarity-call