Kristi Simons is a woman who broke free from toxic patterns after becoming a mother. She empowers both herself and the teens she now supports. From battling low self-confidence and self-worth to finding a new sense of purpose through motherhood, our guest shares her deeply personal story of growth and resilience.

Through the guidance of a trusted coach, she gained invaluable insights into her own needs and potential, paving the way for a career dedicated to supporting struggling teens. She opened doors to opportunities in online tutoring and holistic coaching. Our guest reveals the power of mind-body-soul alignment in helping teens navigate life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of managing mental health through thought awareness and more.

💥 How becoming a mom sparked a profound shift in perspective, leading her to leave behind a full-time teaching job and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

💥 Tools and strategies for building confidence and self-worth

💥 How setting intentions and creating safe spaces for vulnerability fosters trust and connection with teens, empowering them to overcome obstacles. 💥 What's the Mindful Mountain of self-discovery?

💥With insights from experts like Byron Katie and a toolbox of tailored resources, how do we support children/teens through challenges like self-doubt or test anxiety?

Have you asked yourself, “Where did that come from” after a situation where you over reacted or blew up? Emotional triggers happen to all of us but why? How do we change patterns of behaviour that are harmful to us and others? Angela Legh suffered from the tyrrany of an alcoholic father, entered a toxic marriage and in a time of crisis after a wild fire, listened to the angels whispering in her ear to take her first act of self-love.

I’m thrilled to have Angela as tomorrow’s guest on #takingthehelm!

💥 What is emotional repression and how does it hurt ourselves and others?

💥 How do we feel and express our emotions to heal, without harming others?

💥 When we shift our responsibility through the blame game, we become a victim rather than putting ourselves in control.

💥 How can we combine a high level of nurturing with a high level of boundaries and rules for children?

💥 What does emotional well-being mean?

Angela shares countless resources including her up-coming TV show, blog post, website resources, speaking and writing engagements as well as her book series.

Jim White is an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy. He has spent 40 years learning and applying lessons and living his life as a husband, a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12.

Jim is a seasoned expert in family dynamics and shares his insights while instilling new principles and guides for family growth. Why do we wait for life lessons to become apparent through crisis or when confronted?

💥 What are the challenges parents face in the age of social media? 💥 How do we acknowledge and validate children's feelings while fostering open two-way conversations?

💥 How can we build better habits, transition intentionally during the day, and create love-based connections with your children?

💥 When de we take control as a parent and provide a safe space for our child to regain composure in overwhelming emotional situations?

💥 What if your love language is different than you child's? Learn about the five love languages and how understanding your child's preferences can strengthen your connection.

Jim introduces his course and its three fundamental components while highlighting key insights from his book, "How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be."

When community members come together and unite through volunteerism, the impact can be profound. How can individuals turn their passion for mental health advocacy into a meaningful impact?

Our guest, Dr. Sharon Pyke, shares the personal and professional journey that led her to the volunteer work she does today, focusing on mental health. Key points of our discussion include

💥 What are the benefits when we normalize talking about it?

💥 What are some examples of communities coming together and how do we get past the challenges facing a grassroots movement?

💥 How do we foster collaboration through a shared sense of purpose, while thinking outside of the box to become a catalyst for positive change?

💥 What are some innovative ways to complement the support and services that are already in place through government agencies and non-profit organizations?

Our guest Ann Coleman shares her intimate insights as she turned the challenges of raising a teen struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD into a journey of powerful reflections and growth.

If what you are doing is not working and you find yourself in conflict regularly with a child/teen or student, Ann has some specific words of wisdom based on her own experience and research..

Discover the poignant moments that transformed her parent-teen dynamic from a battleground into a haven of understanding and support. Through heartfelt anecdotes and powerful realizations, our guest unveils the tools and strategies that reshaped her approach, fostering emotional well-being and fortifying their mother/son relationship.

💥  What was the final straw that forced Ann to realize that her own approach to parenting was not working?

💥  What changes did she make that kick started a new relationship walking side by side with her son?

💥  What is the first step we need to make and the immediate action can we take today?

💥  What's the four part process for parents and the biggest mistakes we make parenting teens?