Come Home to Peace

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As a homeschool coach, Amanda Schenkenberger is a pro at connecting with kids in all aspects of life. Listen to her unique perspective in this interview, along with an exciting announcement about the upcoming event: Heart to Heart for the Holidays.

If you feel the weight of carrying the spiritual burden of your family, this episode is for you. I provide reassuances and share a few tips to help you with become the spiritual leader God needs you to be.

Nephi stated: "mine eyes water my pillow by night.." Have you ever related to these words? In this episode, we dive into the scriptures and the importance of prayer in overcoming heart-wrenching trials. Scripture we discussed: 2 Nephi 32:8-9

Did you know that most people can find their most successful coping strategies within 4 categories? Take this quiz to discover which coping strategies will best fit you! https://www.comehometopeace.com/opt-in

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you're never enough? Listen to this podcast as we dive into what your widow's mite may look like.

Did you know that switching one word in your vocabulary will make the difference this school year? Whether you've started school already or are starting soon, learn how to make this school year the best it possibly can be!

What does it take to excell at sports on a highschool or college level? How does these skills apply to life? Nate Austin, BYU basketball player and basketball coach, shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful player.

Do you know a missionary who has returned home early? In this episode, I discuss what to say and what NOT to say and the struggle of being an early returned missionary. I reference these articles published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Early-Returned Missionaries: You Aren't Alone, I Returned Early from My Mission—Did I Ruin God's Plan for Me?.

Have you or a loved one experienced sexual betrayal trauma? How can you get the help you need in these heart wrenching circumstances? In this episode, Jeni Brockbank discusses with us what sexual betrayal trauma is along with her personal story. She shares helpful steps to take to heal and move forward. Here is Jeni's website: Betrayal Trauma SOS Jeni's podcast: Betrayal Trauma SOS podcast Jeni's instagram page: Betrayal Trauma SOS

Imposter syndrome is when you have a sense of being a fraud and a fear of being discovered. It often involves having high self doubt and low self confidence along with hiding behind a shield of perfectionism. Do you have imposter syndrome? In this episode I'll discuss how to combat this phenomenon.

Tamara K Anderson is host of the podcast, Stories of Hope in Hard Times, which is in the top 5% of podcasts listened to worldwide. In this episode we discuss what she's learned about developing resilience. To read the talk referenced, click here: But If Not...

Did you know that one of the best ways to connect with your kids is to get involved in their video games? In this episode, I share my discoveries as I connect with my kids through minecraft.

Melissa Merrill shares her personal experience with sextortion, an increasingly common predatory method. Listen to learn how you can protect your home and family from sextortionists. https://www.missingkids.org/HOME

Are you an emotion judge or emotion scientist? Which one is better? This episode will explore these different roles and which ones we want to use with our emotions.

How often do you feel joy? What if you knew a way you could feel joy for at least a moment every single day? In this episode I give you my favorite strategy for connecting with heaven daily so you can bring more peace and joy into your life. This strategy works for all ages, genders, income levels, and circumstances. Once you know what it looks like, you'll begin to find joy showing up in more places than you had ever noticed before. Want to learn more? Visit my website at www.comehometopeace.com . I'd love to help you find the joy that a loving Heavenly Father has customized just for you.

Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? With a few simple questions, you can do a self check to see where your mindset is and what you can do to improve it. Your mindset will affect your teens mindset so taking a moment to listen to this episode will help your teen be able to grow to reach their full potential! For more information, order Carol Dweck's book here on Amazon.

The average teen spends 9 hours a day looking at a screen. Boys are gaming and girls are scrolling social media. Yet, none of us love looking at screens all day! There's good news... You are the boss of your phone, social media, screen time, and brain. Since most of us adults and therefore teens, use phones as a way to numb, medicate, or ignore the uncomfortable things going on around us. We have to make sure we are setting up healthy rules and guidelines with applicable consequences. Starting with these safety nets in place is ideal, but if you haven't done so yet, no worries! You can still make changes. If you need some help figuring out your home's media usage, visit www.comehometopeace.com to schedule a call. I can help you get the best solutions set up for your family. https://www.wvea.org/content/teens-spend-astounding-nine-hours-day-front-screens-researchers https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/step-by-step-tips-to-set-up-your-kids-iphone

Most of us aren't aware of these six basic human needs. Not only is it important to learn about these needs, but it's essential to learn how to meet these needs ourselves. No one is responsible to meet our needs but ourself. We have to learn to love ourself, feel significant, provide stability and variety in our lives, connect with the Spirit, provide growth, and contribute to a greater cause before we can really feel inner peace.

The adversary's job is to make our life hard. He is so envious of our bodies and experiences that he hopes to taint every aspect of being a human. His specific tactics may vary depending on what our individual weaknesses are. But he is NOT creative in the way he goes about bringing us down. In this episode you'll learn what to watch for and how to combat his sneaky skills.

We may think that the stories we tell about our own experiences have to be all rainbows and unicorns, but there is a healing power when you tell your story. It brings generations together and gives our children hope and inspiration. How do we go about telling these stories? How do we fit recording them into our chaotic lives? What if you don't think you're a writer? How can you record your experiences in a practical way? You can connect with Stephanie at her website https://www.stephaniefrancom.com/, Rooftop publishing at https://rooftoppublishing.org/

You'll get your missionaries suits, white shirts, sturdy shoes, and a bike. But did you teach your missionary how to fail? Do they know which coping skills to use? Do they know how to handle stress? Can they clearly communicate with other young adults? What happens when they get angry? How well can they connect with others? Are they perfectionists? Parents, these skills aren't on your missionaries packing list, but in my opinion, they are even more important than anything you can find on their packing list. They will learn how to study the scriptures, teach, connect with their Heavenly Father, and stretch spiritually while they serve their mission. But none of that growth will happen without these essential emotional resilience skills. Here are the 10 questions you can ask yourself to see if your missionary has the emotional resilience to serve a mission.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or RSD is an overwhelming emotional sensation that a person may experience in response to an actual or perceived rejection or criticism. It is a serious condition that can result in low mood and self-esteem and is not a person being overly sensitive. Kids and teens with AHDH are much more likely to experience RSD than kids with typical brain types. ADHD kids are very emotional, sensitive, and aware of the feelings of others and their own feelings. Being aware of the signs of RSD and understanding it's cause will empower you to help your kid through it by giving you knowledge and tools you need to assist them through managing it. Be your child's advocate. They need you!

I used to think that if I was a good parent, my kids would excel in school. I did all the things and all the extra stuff that I thought really made a difference and felt really good about myself. Then I had a couple special needs kiddos. Now I know that my kids success has nothing to do with my parenting. I work really hard with my kids and they do the best they can. School is just a lot more complicated than it ever was before for me and them. For example: Can you list the 8 steps to successfully completing and turning in an assignment? Are you able to accept messy homework and assignments? Do you know how much to break down each assignment to be easily understood by your child? They get overwhelmed really easily with large things to do. Do you understand time dysmorphia? This podcast episode will cover these questions and more to help you be the best support system for your ADHD kid. They need our love and support because they work very very hard and are rarely recognized for their work. I've got you covered and can help you help your ADHD child manage school.

Although it's easy to look at all of the difficulties that ADHD brings, people with this type of brain has amazing superpowers. Incredible strengths. Powerful abilities. Unique opportunities. I am so stinking excited to talk to you about these superpowers. These kids need to know that they are unique, brilliant, and will change the world with the powerful ways they think. I am excited to help you learn these superpowers too so you know how to tap into your kids talents to help them succeed.

ADD is a place where we are constant reminders for our kids. They get distracted super easily - and even though you reminded them 30 seconds ago, you may be reminding them another 12 times in the next 15 minutes. The magic to parenting an ADHD child and staying sane is to love them unconditionally, be the soft place for them to fall, and to have a special bond with them that will not rival any others. You'll be there to watch their triumphs and their failures. There can be a lot of highs and lows with these amazing kids. Your heart will break at the social struggles they have and soar when they persevere to do something really hard. In this episode, I'll share a few tips and tricks that I've used to help stay sane when things get tough.

According to ADDmagazine.com see reference here, about 6.1 million (9.4%) of children between the ages of 2 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADD. This figure includes: 388,000 (2.4 percent) of young children aged 2 to 5 years 2.4 million (9.6 percent) of school-age children aged 6 to 11 years 3.3 million (13.6 percent) of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years And nearly two thirds of children with ADD have at least one other condition such as anxiety, depression, autism, and learning disorders. These numbers are a snapshot of the difficulties that children, teens, and adults manage everyday while trying to figure out their emotional and mental needs. As a parent of an ADD child or teen, you are already acutely aware of the challenges that come with this unique type of brain. You deserve a huge hug and a big medal. Let's gather some more information about ADD and chat a bit more about what we can do to help our kids and how you can get the support you need.

Perfectionism is one of the most common issues I come across when working with clients. As adults, many of us have chosen or become “perfectionists” but the youth nowadays are facing an epidemic of perfectionism as they navigate the pressures of social media we didn't have 30 years ago. Perfectionism is the belief that everything must be perfect all the time. Lean in to this episode to hear how to overcome this crippling mindset and become authentic and vulnerable - just the way you were meant to be!

Today's podcast, We'll unpack why the power of simply naming emotions is just that - powerful. If you ask someone the number of emotions they could name in one minute, the answer will be an average of 11. Eleven emotion words. That's it. The first three emotions we name are happy, sad, and angry. With emotional resilience and intelligence only becoming a thing in the past 20 years, we have not been raised to hear, understand, and use words that accurately describe what we're feeling. We generalize because that's the best we know. Listen to this episode to hear ideas on implementing this simple tool.

Affirmations can help you create new things in your life. You use them all the time, but most of us don't recognize them. We get caught up in a trap of negative self-talk and seeing things through negative tinted lenses. But what if we could change all of that? What if we could make our lives better, help us feel more powerful, and get through times of growth easier using positive affirmations? The thoughts that stay in our mind become who we are and what we believe. Everything on earth and heaven was created first as a thought and then became to be. Think about this for a moment. God had to have had the thought to create the world before the world was created. It didn't just pop up without God using his mind to create it. Same thing goes for every innovator, inventor, writer, movie creator, dreamer, gamer, computer programmer, decorator, baker, traveler - all things that happen are first created in our mind, and then come to life as we act on those thoughts that were created. Words are very powerful in the subconscious part of our brain. Whatever words are planted there determine whether new thoughts that come in our head are accepted or bounced out. Listen to the power that words and thoughts have in this inspiring episode!

"Never underestimate the empowering effect of human connection. All you need is that one person, who understand you completely, believes in you and makes you feel loved for what you are, to enable you to unfold the miraculous you." -Drishti Bablani, Wordions It can be a little tricky to navigate your relationship with your teenagers. It's really common for parents to feel like they are walking on egg shells or tiptoeing around certain subjects at times. We want human connections, we long for those connections, but we have a hard time knowing HOW to create them. When we can connect, accept, and nurture ourselves, we create an environment that allows us to fully connect with, accept, and nurture our teens. We learn to love in a different way that's more complete and better than anything you've experienced before. This podcast is a must listen for anyone with teens who wants to understand how to begin the path to help them become the best versions of themselves and know you'll be there when they need someone. Visit this website to get the fun resource "50 Family Dinner Conversation Starters" created by Six Sisters.

Do you ever feel like you are talking and talking and nobody hears you? ✋✋✋ I've been there. Life with a huge household of kids meant that at one point I was always yelling at something or someone. Most parents can totally relate to this feeling. It feels powerless, frustrating, and desperate. What if there was a better way? I'm here to tell you that there is! Communicating with Emotional Intelligence is pure magic and will create an environment where everyone listens and feels heard. Let's eliminate the yelling in our homes and increase the ability to really listen to each other. Good communication skills is the key to feeling peace and creating a peaceful home.

Mission, college, a job, travel, gap year??? If you're like most parents, sometime during your teen's senior year, you'll probably have a panic moment. Are they ready? What will they do? Can they make it? Have you done your job? One minute you see them all grown up and the next moment they seem way too young to be making all those huge adult decisions. Seriously, who determined that an 18-year-old is an adult? I remember realizing that I only had a few months to cram all the life skills that I felt my teen needed before they left. I suddenly felt like maybe I hadn't done enough to get them ready. Now that I've had 4 young adults leave home and venture out on their own, I have experienced all kinds of emotions, made a ton of mistakes, and learned an incredible amount from these amazing kids who are forging their own paths and making their own decisions. In this podcast, I'm super excited to share a few of these lessons with you! Peace

Have you felt like God just isn't there? The further you reach to feel Him, the emptier you feel? I have! I've had times in my life that I've pleaded for answers to prayers and tried really hard to find peace and refuge from the storms of life. I just wanted to know that God heard me and had a plan for me. When we're caught up in a storm that keeps us swirling and spinning, maybe the answer is to get inside the eye of the storm so that we can stop the spin of our brain and make it possible for God to connect with us. Sometimes God is reaching out for us, but our brains are so cluttered, anxious, stressed, and emotions spinning that we don't recognize the simple ways He shows up for us. This podcast gives you some of my best tips to get yourself centered in your own storms of life so you are able to FEEL God and know that He HEARS you. Find the episode freebie here!

"New research from technology companies suggests that children under the age of 10 now account for 22% of online porn consumption among the under 18 age while 10-14 year-olds make up 36% of minor consumers" (Bitdefender, 2016) Don't think pornography is a problem in your home? Think again. "There was a disconnect between parents' perceptions of their children's pornography viewing practices and the reality: 75% of parents felt their child would not have seen pornography online, but of those children, 53% said they had in fact seen pornography." https://enough.org/stats_porn_industry https://endsexualexploitation.org/issues/pornography/ I really didn't want to consider that my innocent kids would come across pornography at all. I tried to put up layers of filters, set appropriate rules in my home, had our computer out in our main family room, and then was devastated when I found out that it had still found its way in. In this podcast, I'll help you know how to talk to your kids about pornography since 100% of them will be exposed by the time they're 18. We don't like uncomfortable conversations, but when someone guides us along it makes it much easier to know what to say. We'll talk about: Addressing the family rules to establish safe boundaries Teach children what to do if/when they encounter pornography Establishing a trusting relationship with your child Approach the topics of sexuality early and directly What to label pornography exposure (is it an addiction?) Teaching emotional management Other resources. In this podcast, I reference several fantastic resources for parents and children to turn to so they can get more information. As parents, we can fight this terrible problem so we can create more peace inside our homes. overcomingpornography.org https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/help-for-parents/what-to-do?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2017/08/eight-strategies-to-help-children-reject-pornography?lang=eng#note3 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/10/young-adults/7-tips-for-overcoming-pornography-use?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/help-for-parents/talk-about-healthy-sexuality?lang=eng https://www.ldsliving.com/replacing-myth-with-truth-a-better-way-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-pornography/s/91022 https://www.ldsliving.com/pornography-why-its-crucial-to-respond-with-love-and-know-the-difference-between-addiction-and-habit/s/91223 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2015-08-0001-what-should-i-do-when-i-see-pornography?lang=eng

This podcast episode may bring all kinds of emotions to the surface for you. What were the expectations of grades when you were growing up? What expectations do you have for your kids when it comes to school? If your kids fail, does that mean you're not a good parent? What about special needs kids? What do the letters of the alphabet or numbers on a page really mean? If you've ever felt the stress that occurs at this time of year around the grading system in our schools, this is the episode for you.

Is failure a trigger for you?

Each year on New Year's Eve, my family had one tradition I did not love. My Grandma would have us write out our goals for the following year on a piece of paper. We'd fold them up and she would store them in this special envelope until the following year. We'd open up our goals and see what goals we had accomplished and then write out new goals for the upcoming year. At first, I carefully wrote out my biggest dreams and wishes for the year. Some were personal and emotional - like “make new friends”, “be better at playing piano”, “Get good grades.” Some were physical-type goals such as “earn $50”, “Ride my bike 100 miles”. Somewhere along the line, a shift happened. I began listening to the goals of my aunts and uncles. I started listening to the voices of what others expected of me. My goals began to be goals that I hoped to achieve so I could be “good enough”. It didn't take many years before this activity didn't bring me happiness and anticipation. I began to dread the opening of the envelope. Would I have achieved anything that would help me be worthy and enough? Nope. Once again, I hadn't lost the 25 pounds, been asked on any dates, or been any less lonely in school. Every year, opening the envelope became a way for me to see that I couldn't reach the expectations I had of myself and that I felt like the world had set for me to achieve. How many of you believe the same way I did? In this episode, I'll share with you how I learned to set micro-habits or micro-goals that did start to make a difference in my life. These habits are ones I can do on my worst day. They help me become a better version of myself. I can't wait for you to try out these scientifically proven techniques!

This week is Christmas. I want to give you the most wonderful and beautiful gift. I would like to wrap it up in beautiful paper, put a shiny bow on it and deliver it to you. I'd love to give each individual a gift of self-love this Christmas. You, my friends, are amazing. You are beautiful. You have more value and influence than you know. You are doing better than you may think. You are enough. We don't hear that enough. The voices of society and the world tell us that we don't have value. That we have to reach a certain point to be worth and acceptable. This week, there is a special gift waiting for you on my website. Visit it to download it today. https://www.comehometopeace.com/resources

What if our culture focused on self-love, self-acceptance, and trusting our bodies to do what they needed to do? What if we never felt guilt and shame around food? What would it be like to eat when you're hungry and not when you're stressed out or emotional? When we know better, we do better. As you listen to this podcast, keep that in mind. I have thought many times back to the food and diet culture during my childhood and teenage years. I have no doubt that living in a culture where I could learn to love myself and treat my body with kindness and respect would have made a world of difference to my mental health and physical health later on in life. One of the most surprising things I learned from Diana is the research that tells us that kids and teens who diet are highly likely to either 1. Become obese or 2. Develop an eating disorder. This is a fascinating interview and you will learn research-backed information that will make you think twice and question what our culture has taught us and what actually is true. Diana is a registered and licensed dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition a nutrition counseling practice aimed at helping children and adults with a range of food issues, including selective eating, food fixations, eating disorders, and healing from chronic dieting. She is also active on social media at Anti-Diet Kids, where she helps families recognize the influences of diet culture on children and is the host of The Messy Intersection, a podcast for mothers seeking to figure out their own relationships with food and their bodies while helping their children do the same. Diana's mission is to help families enjoy food rather than stress over it and to understand the cultural factors that lead to food and body fears, including diet and wellness culture, weight stigma, and anti-fat bias. You can find Diana at dianakrice.com, @anti.diet.kids on Instagram and Facebook, and in her private Facebook group, Raising Anti-Diet Kids. https://www.instagram.com/anti.diet.kids/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/antidietkids www.dianakrice.com

As a person who has struggled with depression for many years of my life AND parent of children and teens who have also experienced depression, I'll tell you – this journey isn't an easy one. Childhood depression is a difficult situation to manage. We watch our children, full of life and excitement, diminish to these kids who stay to themselves, don't interact much with others, and find it difficult to socialize, even with those whom they socialized with before. In this podcast, we unpack the science behind SAD and depression. This is especially relevant during the holiday season. As a special gift to you, you get access to two bonuses this week! Visit my freebie page at https://www.comehometopeace.com/resources to download the two guides you'll find at the top of the page - How to Say No and Coping With Depression.

To get access to the referenced resource "Counseling vs. Coaching" click this link to have it emailed to you. Many of the parents I speak to wonder if working with a coach is the right solution for them or their teens. Counseling (or therapy) has been the traditional means of looking for a deeper understanding of our thought patterns, beliefs, and habits for many years. Coaching is a relatively new option that is now available worldwide and has grown tremendously. The International Coaching Federation states that "between 2015 and 2019, the number of professional coaches worldwide increased by 33% globally and 33% in North America." But who are these coaches? What is their training? Does insurance cover coaching? When and for whom is coaching a good option? How do you know if you are getting a Life Coach with good training and a background that will ensure that you get what you need? Hilary Philips is has a master's degree in Professional Counseling and more than 15 years experience as a psychotherapist. She has created an online coaching program that can be found here - www.alignandconnect.com. We met through a business coaching group and became fast friends. We have different educational backgrounds and may serve different communities, but we have one important thing in common: We are passionate (and even frantic sometimes!) about helping people become their best selves. In this podcast interview, Hilary will provide an enlightening and unique perspective as to who could benefit from counseling and who could benefit from coaching, and how to know which service to choose.

Today in this final episode of the Anxiety 101 four-part series, I share with you the main sources of anxiety that I see in myself and my clients. Perfectionism Insecurities Control Discomfort Fear Each has its own role in our lives and each can cause its own type of anxiety issues. I used to brag about being a perfectionist because I felt like it would mean that I was detailed enough and worked hard enough to be good enough. It was almost like a badge of honor I held. If you asked me to do something, I was going to do it exactly right. I was exactly wrong. But I desperately needed others to not see me for who I really was. So I held up that shield of perfectionism until I couldn't anymore. When I ran out of strength, emotional and physical, I was forced to put down that shield and show up authentically, just the way I am. I couldn't have done it without the help and support of my own Life Coach. I am so grateful for her and all she did for me. If you need that support, reach out. Let's find someone who can help you through these issues so that you too can Come Home to Peace.

This episode might feel a little heavy today, but the good news is that there is so so much help out there. Anxiety is so common that there are many places to go and treatment options available to help you get to where you'd like to be. Do you know the differences between panic attacks and anxiety? Panic attacks usually occur without a trigger. Anxiety is a response to a perceived stressor or threat. Symptoms of a panic attack are intense and disruptive. They often involve a sense of “unreality” and detachment. Anxiety symptoms vary in intensity, from mild to severe. Panic attacks appear suddenly, while anxiety symptoms become gradually more intense over minutes, hours, or days. How about when to seek help, what makes anxiety worse, and the long-term health effects of anxiety? All this about anxiety and more are included in this episode of this podcast. Share with a friend who needs the extra support that's available. Peace begins from the inside out. You too can Come Home to Peace. Schedule a call today!

In part 1 of this Anxiety 101 series, we learned that anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous. In part 2, we talk about what anxiety might look like in your teen and when to get them help. We will also review these helpful tips from https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/ and practical ways to implement them. 1. The goal isn't to eliminate anxiety but to help your teenager manage it. 2. Don't avoid things just because they make your teen anxious. 3. Express positive — but realistic — expectations. 4. Respect their feelings, but don't empower them. 5. Don't ask leading questions. 6. Don't reinforce your teens' fears. 7. Encourage your teen to tolerate her anxiety. 9. Think things through with your teen. 10. Try to model healthy ways of handling anxiety. However, the best thing you can do if you have an anxious teen is to address your own anxieties and make sure you're modeling the behavior that is the most healthy for them to see. Anxiety is totally treatable and the most common problem people contact me about. If you're looking for some help managing your anxiety or your teen's anxiety, follow this link to schedule a FREE no-pressure discovery call! I'll help you with some suggestions and make sure you know what path is right for you.

Did you know... In the latest national study, only 38% of the respondents reported to NOT having anxiety. (That means 62% do!) Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. How do stress and anxiety differ from each other? What are the main different types of anxiety? What does anxiety feel like? Are there other causes of anxiety? Who is at risk for anxiety? In this episode, I'll answer these questions and more as we begin this 4 part series on understanding this common yet sometimes debilitating disorder. You'll want to be sure to tune in for the next 4 weeks! Anxiety is totally treatable and the most common problem people contact me about. If you're looking for some help managing your anxiety or your teen's anxiety, follow this link to schedule a FREE no-pressure discovery call! I'll help you with some suggestions and make sure you know what path is right for you.

The digital scale read 201 pounds. I stared at it in disbelief. Although I had 2 young kids and an amazing husband, I couldn't imagine being worthy of anything if my weight was 201 pounds. I knew that ending my life that day would serve my husband, my two kids, my family members, and my friends the best. I would help them avoid the shame that they would feel having me around. My husband could marry someone new - someone who was worthy of their love and could be the parent they needed. I was sitting in a plasma donation center at that time. All my past suicide ideation thoughts came together. I knew what needed to be done and I could take care of it as soon as I got home and my husband left for work. That was back in 1998. But that wasn't the first time I associated shame and worthlessness with a number on a scale. My first diet was when I was in 5th grade. I dieted on and off for the next several decades of my life. If I weighed more than I should, I had less worth, value, and love. If I weighed less than I should, then I was more worthy, more loveable, and had more value. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Have you struggled with the same issues of body shaming and worthlessness? Do you struggle knowing how to help your kids develop a healthy relationship with food when you don't know what that even looks like? If you said yes to any of the above statements, the time for you to get help is RIGHT NOW. I have successfully worked in the weight loss industry with 100's of people over the past 15 years. This is an emotional issue that you need help and guidance to work through. This is especially essential if you have kids. I will guarantee you that if you don't love yourself right now, the way you are and not the way you hope to be or wish you were or used to be, your kids will grow up feeling the same way about themselves. Their environment is made even more toxic because of the thousands of images they scroll through every day. Perfectionism is something they feel is a reasonable expectation of themselves now. When my teenage daughter developed an eating disorder, I didn't know where to turn. Now, I am equipped to help other parents so you won't feel like you have to navigate this journey on your own. Book a free, no pressure, no obligation, discovery call today with me. I have limited spots open each week, but I want to hear your story and help you find the help that you or your teen needs! https://www.comehometopeace.com/offers/iEsBu2op

I am pretty sure I've messed up my kids. I've made a ton of mistakes. When I was blessed with a 7th child, I was sure there must have been some terrible mixup. What was God thinking to send another kid to my imperfect and messy family? I was sure that if I could just get my kids on a church service mission, married in the temple, have kids themselves, and then forge through their trials with faith and gratitude, I could count myself a good parent. I considered the “milestones” that I had learned about growing up as indicators that I had done my job well. I longed for confirmation from God and others that I was okay. I wanted to be sure that I had been a good parent. Since I was so insecure about my parenting skills, I looked for affirmations from the outside. But what I've learned is that the choices my kids make have nothing to do with how well I parented them. No matter what they do, how they use their agency, paths they follow, choices they make, I am still a good parent. Just like the 5 powerful words, we say to our kids from episode 3, we are judged on the process, not the end result. My belief is that when all is said and done if we can love our children through all their life choices and decisions, we are successful. The key is to learn to love your kids no matter what. That may be one of the hardest things you face. I am here for you if you need some encouragement. The time to clean up your parenting style so you don't have regrets is now. Book a free discovery call with me at https://calendly.com/dianepassey-teen-coach-and-parent-guide/discovery-call or shoot me an email at diane@comehometopeace.com

One of my most popular speaking topics has to do with the parable of the $100 bill. I like taking out a crisp, new-looking, $100 bill. It's the bill that I looked at and envied the most when I was young. If I were to offer to give this $100 bill to someone, most would surely take it. What could you buy with $100 nowadays? A video game, groceries, gas in your car, a new outfit, or a pair of shoes. This is a beautiful bill and it has worth and value. This is how each of us is born. We each come to earth with value. We are crisp and clean. But what happens when our $100 bill starts to get a little worn, tattered, wrinkled, maybe even a bit torn? Do you ever think that your once beautiful $100 bill is starting to look less than perfect, less than desirable? You may even compare that $100 bill to others $100 bill. You may see the ways others' lives look so much better than yours. If you were to take that $100 bill to the store to buy something, would the cashier look at the bill and decide it wasn't worth taking? Would she turn you away because your $100 bill doesn't look as good as someone else's? Let's see what parallels we can draw between this $100 bill and our value and worth. This podcast will be well worth your time listening to. Please subscribe and share with others who may need to remember their value and worth. If you would like me to come to speak at your next event on this topic or others, please send me an email at diane@comehometopeace.com to talk about options.

Between the physical and mental health challenges of our time, almost all of us have times that feel very heavy. This is especially true for moms. When a mom is unwell it is especially difficult for everyone. God never promised us perfect physical and/or mental health. In fact, He knew that as we aged and went throughout our life, we would have many challenges. These struggles help us to appreciate the aspects of our life. We learn from them and find that we can hold space for other people going through similar challenges. I have experienced seasons of very heavy mental and physical challenges while being a mom. In this podcast episode, I share with you my experiences with severe Post-Partum Depression after my 3rd kid, and my physical challenge of having both my knees replaced in my early 40's. I've gathered 9 things you can do to make it through your own challenges - whatever they may be. Please subscribe and share this podcast with other parents struggling with their own physical and mental challenges. There is hope ahead. Things will not always be as heavy as they seem now. If you would like to talk about how coaching with me can improve your mental and physical health, schedule a free discovery call with me today! I would love to hear more about your challenges and how having a guide can help you have more peace from the inside out. diane@comehometopeace.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/comehometopeace https://www.instagram.com/dianepassey/