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Send us Fan Mail Do things keep breaking on you? It may not be a 3D printer, but it might be your car, your phone, another technology device.  It can be really really frustrating when we want to use or accomplish something only to find out we can't because that thing is not working for us.  Even situations like this are great to be coached on.  This particular girl is having issues with her 3...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wish it was easy to just fit in with your friends? That you didn't have to try so hard to be liked?  Today I am coaching on one girls situation of wishing her friends understood her better. Her humor, her personality, everything. She feels like she doesn't fit in.  If this is you, this podcast will be helpful... BUT you know what will help you even more? My 6...

Send us Fan Mail 271. Day 23 – 4 Things to Do to Overcome Depression Right Now! In today’s episode, I’m sharing four powerful, actionable steps kids and teens can take right now to begin shifting out of feelings of depression and hopelessness. These tools are simple but effective, helping them build momentum, find relief, and start feeling better—one step at a time. If you want your child to learn...

Send us Fan Mail 270. Day 22 – "I Wish My Family Would Care More" In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a common thought kids and teens struggle with: "I wish my family would care more." We’ll explore how to help them reframe this belief, communicate their needs in a healthy way, and develop emotional resilience when they feel unseen or unheard at home. If you’d like your child t...

Send us Fan Mail 269. Day 21 – "I Wish I Wasn't So Scared to Drive" In today’s episode, we’re talking about fear—specifically, how to help kids and teens work through anxieties like being scared to drive or face other milestones of independence. I’ll share practical tools to build confidence, shift their mindset, and support them in feeling capable and empowered. If you’re a parent...

Send us Fan Mail Day 20: "I Wish I Had a Normal Relationship With My Biological Dad" Family relationships—especially ones that feel broken or distant—can leave deep emotional weight. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to process grief, unmet expectations, and the longing for a “normal” connection. You’ll learn how to separate your worth from someone else's choices, and how to...

Send us Fan Mail Day 19: "How to Create a Vision Board" A vision board isn’t just a collage—it’s a tool to train your brain to focus on what matters. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through the why behind vision boards, the how of creating one that actually motivates you, and what to include if you want to stay connected to your goals. Whether you're dreaming big or just trying to...

Send us Fan Mail Day 18: "Help, My Actions Don’t Match My Values" Ever catch yourself doing the opposite of what you say matters most? You’re not broken—you’re human. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why this disconnect happens and how to realign your daily choices with the values you truly care about. You’ll learn a simple coaching model to bring clarity, accountability, and peace to y...

Send us Fan Mail Day 17: "I Wish My Body Didn’t Have Such a Hard Time Losing Weight" If you've ever felt like your body is working against you, you're not alone. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the hidden thoughts that can sabotage progress—and how to shift from frustration to partnership with your body. You’ll learn a powerful mindset tool to stop the mental battle and sta...

Send us Fan Mail Day 16: "I Wish I Wasn’t as Stressed as Usual" Stress doesn’t always come from what’s happening around us—it often comes from what we believe about what’s happening. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to identify the thought patterns that fuel daily stress and how to reframe them using powerful mindset tools. You’ll walk away with a practical coaching strategy, a simp...

Send us Fan Mail Day 15: I Wish I Would Stop Procrastinating Why do we delay the things we actually want to get done? In today’s episode, we explore the hidden thoughts behind procrastination and how it's often rooted in fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll learn how to shift from avoidance to action using powerful mindset tools that help you feel motivated, focused, and in control. If y...

Send us Fan Mail Day 14: I Wish I Was Brave Enough to Stand Up for Myself Today’s episode is all about courage—the kind it takes to speak up, set boundaries, and own your voice, especially when it feels scary. If you've ever felt small, dismissed, or unsure how to respond in tough situations, this coaching session will help you uncover what's really holding you back and how to build self...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 New Episode: Is Your Schedule Running You? Marching band, homework, sports, social life… teens today are stretched thin. In today’s coaching session, we unpack what happens when your schedule controls you instead of the other way around. If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly behind—this episode is for you. Learn how to take back your time, ref...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: “I Wish My Family Didn’t Fight So Much” — Finding Peace in the Chaos What happens when the people you love the most also bring the most tension? In today’s episode, we unpack the thought: “I wish my family didn’t fight so much.” This is a common challenge for teens—and one that can leave them feeling helpless, anxious, or even responsible for keeping the peace. In t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: “I’m Being Bullied Everywhere” — How to Regain Your Power In today’s episode, we explore the heavy and heartbreaking thought: “I’m being bullied everywhere.” Whether it’s true or just feels true, this belief can take a toll on a teen’s confidence and emotional wellbeing. In this coaching session, we break down what’s really happening in the mind and how to begin shi...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 10 – Worried About Getting a Job? Let’s Talk About It In today’s episode, we’re diving into a real fear many teens face: getting a first job. Whether it’s anxiety about the interview, wondering what kind of job is right, or doubting if you’re even capable, these worries are completely normal—but they don’t have to stop you. We’ll unpack the thought, “I’m worried about g...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 9 – Feeling Left Out in Faith Spaces Today’s episode explores what it feels like to be part of a faith community and still feel different—especially when you're unable to participate in important milestones like baptism. For the teen who shared, “I often feel different from other people inside our church because I’m unable to be baptized,” this coaching session off...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Day 8 – When You're Stressed About a Parent's Health In this heartfelt episode, we talk about the emotional weight of watching a parent struggle with their health. It’s one of the hardest things we face—feeling helpless, worried, and overwhelmed. I’ll guide you through a mindset shift that honors your emotions while helping you stay grounded. You’ll learn how to care...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Day 7 – The Power of Words In today’s episode, we explore the incredible influence words have on our emotions, energy, and reality. Whether spoken out loud or silently repeated in our minds, the language we use creates a powerful vibration in the body—either aligning us with peace and abundance or pulling us into fear and lack. I’ll share how to become more intentional with you...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Title: Anxiety in Friendships: When Your Mind Overthinks Everything Description: Friendships are supposed to feel safe… but what happens when they become a source of stress? In today’s episode, we’re coaching through the thought: 👉 “I feel anxious in my friendships.” Whether you're afraid of being left out, overthinking every text, or constantly wondering if someo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 253: “I Wish My Family Would Stop Fighting” (Day 5 of 30 Days of Coaching) In this episode of The Nourished Connections Podcast , Heather dives into one of the most common struggles families face: constant fighting at home . Instead of quick fixes or empty advice, she offers practical, mindset-based strategies to help parents and kids understand why conflict happens, break...

Send us Fan Mail Today we coached through this very real fear of uncertainty. The truth is -- we all crave certainty, but waiting for it can keep us stuck. Instead, we get to shift into trust plus vision and take steps forward, even when we don't have the whole picture.  When you learn how to manage your mind, you create your future -- one decision, one belief, one action at a time. I also gu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Day 3 of 30 days of coaching.  Today I am addressing this concern from a young teenage girl... "I wish I didn't Care What Other People Think of Me." Can you relate? We've all had similar thoughts which leads to feelings of insecurity. From there, we play small or hide. We can't truly be the person we want to be in all situations in life.  Let&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Here’s a polished podcast episode description for Day 2 of your “30 Days of Coaching” series : Episode Title: Day 2 – "I Wish I Had More Free Time to Just Be a Kid" Episode Description: In today’s coaching session, we explore the powerful statement shared by a teen: "I wish I had more free time to just be a kid." We dive into what this means, how pressure and b...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 30 Days of Coaching – Day 1: “What If My Friendships Don’t Last?” In today’s coaching session, I answer a heartfelt question from a teen girl:  💬 “I’m worried about my friendships in the future because we might grow apart.” We walk through the CTFAR mindset model to explore how fear-based thoughts create anxiety — and how to reframe them to feel more grounded and secure in you...