Chaos to Connection: Boundaries and Breakthroughs for Cycle-Breaking Women

Jenny Schlueter is a certified hypnotherapist. In this episode Jenny helps us understand how our subconscious thoughts and beliefs impact our current relationships and how they can keep us stuck. Today, Jenny and I talk about how tapping into the subconscious is the MAGIC that moves us forward in creating the life we desire. We also talk about how it can help in our parenting role. Connect with Je...

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. RESOURCES: FREE EVENT: Parenting event Friday, January 28 @11am Central Time. Bring your lunch and come prepared to understand your child at a deeper level. Hosted on zoom....

I am sharing a guest on the podcast today. Carrie Ann Killeen joined me and we had a great conversation about a different way to parent, live and be in the world. Carrie Anne Killeen is the founder of The Nourished Momma:  A Dream Lifestyle Coaching service for moms.  She specializes in activating the Dream Code inside the hearts of moms across the globe. Her mission is to help moms who...

A few episodes ago I talked about how triggers can be used for discovery. Well, I got triggered at our family holiday gathering. In today’s episode I share with you how I moved through it and what I discovered. I too am a student of this work and strive to remain open for discovery. Let's Connect: https://www.dianesorensen.net/beautyinbehavior Instagram @beauty.in.behavior  Free Resources: ht...

What is a good mother? Culture would have us believe that being a "good" mother is about the amount of Gold Stars she has earned. According to traditional culture a "good" mother earns gold stars when she puts everyone else's needs ahead of her own. She is everything for everyone. Another words the image of perfection.  Culture would have us believing that a "good" mother also has children wh...

Today we are getting inspired by triggers. In today's episode we are shifting from "triggers" as something to stop or avoid, to "triggers" as something to discover. Triggers without consciousness are hurtful. Triggers with consciousness are helpful. They are our treasure chest to our subconscious mind; a window to self awareness.  Typically, we blame something outside of us for triggering us...

Big emotions often create what we label as temper tantrums. On today’s episode we talk about how to move through these big emotions and towards responsibility. Who’s responsible for our emotions? Who’s responsible for our child’s emotions? What gets in the way? Responsibility and respect start with understanding BIG EMOTIONS - first ours, then our children's. Let's Connect: Instagram @beauty.in.be...

Power struggles are inevitable. As a parent I think most of us can relate to being in power struggle with a child. In fact, I’m sure most adults can relate to being in a power struggle with a child or someone else. As a parent I thought the power struggles would never end. Through experience and doing my research I have come to learn the one thing to end the never-ending power struggles and that i...

This phrase, "I don't want to mess up my chidlren," or some form of it, is one I hear time and time again. It is a phrase I too used or a feeling I had as I was raising my three children.  What does this phrase reveal? What is it we do want?  In today's episode we dive into and unravel the phrase, "I don't want to mess them up." UPCOMING EVENT: Online Empowered Parenting training/meetup...

I believe the seeds of shame are planted through our social system. We tend to disown qualities in ourselves and hide these parts of ourselves for protection from pain and the feeling of "I'm not good enough."  This sets us on a path of trying to prove ourselves to gain love and acceptance. We disconnect from our true self creating disconnection and suffering in our relationships.  Today...

Today guest, Melissa Giller, and I discuss parenting through fears and anxiety, how to navigate through the uncomfortable big emotions our children express, and how to take care of ourselves through it all.  Melissa Giller created Life With Soul, a personal development coaching business, out of a journey of deep personal transformation. Combining her experience as an MBA and Senior Management...

Why are my kids hitting? I don't model hitting. Where is it coming from? What am I supposed to do about it? These are questions I often hear from parents and ones I asked myself before implementing conscious relationship skills into my life.  We don't necessarily model the act of hitting, however we may be modeling some unconscious actions that lead toward aggression from our children. ...

Erin Miller joins me today for a conversation about motherhood, cultural expectations and what leads us to overwhelm, exhaustion and anxiety. Erin is a “Leo sun, Scorpio rising, Aquarius moon, Manifesting generator, Enneagram 4.” She holds her master’s degree in counseling psychology, is the author of, "Motherhood Stripped" and holds several certifications in different coaching approaches and ener...

Are you dealing with behaviors that challenge you? As an educator for the last 30+ years I have seen the number of behaviors rise. Not only are the numbers rising but the intensity of the behaviors is also on the rise. Why are we struggling? Who’s to blame? Is it the child? The parents? NO, to both of those. The problem is the system. We live out behavior patterns internalized by an old outdated s...

What's trying to Get Your Attention? Life often tries to get our attention. I have found myself ignoring the knock, the whisper, and even the shout. Today, I share some of my story on how the universe presented me with life circumstances that at the time seemed impossible but turned out to be the door to positive change.

My Child Doesn’t Take No for an Answer We can all probably relate to our children’s resistance to taking “No” for an answer at some level. It may seem at times that our children are relentless at insisting they get a different answer. Why do they keep asking over and over? One question we may want to ask ourselves is, How often do we take no for an answer? Do we repeat ourselves over and over to o...

What does connection really mean?  We hear it all the time - build connections with your children. What does that mean? In a culture where we often strive to become who we think we’re “supposed” to be it can be difficult to let our guard down and feel safe enough to truly connect. Meaningful connections require us to put down our armor and be seen for who we truly are. It requires us to put d...

I woke this morning with this thought – We don’t value ourselves. It just popped into my head. I know this is has been true for me over the course of my life.  We were not taught to value ourselves. We were taught to value others. We were conditioned to look at the external. Please the other. Control the other. The thing is if we don’t value ourselves, we can’t truly value others.  Our a...

Are you living a life or performing in life? Who are you living your life for? Are you living your life based on the expectations of others? Do you worry about what others will think? Do you avoid conflict or upsetting others? We adapt coping skills to feel safe in a world filled with judgement. We often lose sight of who we are along the way. On today’s episode we discuss how our self-identity is...

One of the frustrations I hear from parents is getting kids to do chores. I remember having this same issue as my children were growing up BEFORE implementing a conscious approach to discipline. I remember thinking, why do they have to fight with me every time? Why are they so resistant? Why can't they just do it? Do you find yourself in power struggles when its time to do chores? In today's episo...

What does brave mean to you? Do you take risk in your life or do you play small? If failing wasn't an issue what would you do? Today, we dive into what it means to be BRAVE. What it means to fail and what it means to rise above it.  ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE event happening on Thursday, August 19 - Implementing Consequences without Guilt. Grab your seat today by registering with this link: https://b...

On today's episode Ashlee Livingston joins me for a candid discussion on co-parenting.  Ashlee is the Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of, Our Forte'. Ashlee and her team work with leaders to inspire them to bring their teams together through engagement and gratitude, empowering leaders to inspire. Ashlee shares her inspiring story and journey in co-parenting. 

Most of us can resonate with being raised to be a "good" kid. What does it really mean? Where does the goodness come from? Today, we are talking about what it really means in the traditional sense to raise "good" children and the impact it has. Let's connect and continue the conversation: Instagram @beauty.in.behavior  https://www.dianesorensen.net/beautyinbehavior

Amber Frauenholtz joins me on today's episode. We talk about mom guilt, stress and navigating motherhood. We discuss overcoming limiting societal beliefs, managing emotions, and caring for ourselves.  Amber is a certified Nutrutional Therapy Practioner (NTP), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Disney World fanatic, and mom of two sons ages five and three. She is passionate about helping mom'...

Today's episode is all about teaching the value of respect. This conversation is about the skill of assertiveness which is the means in which we teach respect.  We also talk about what gets in the way.  STAY CONNECTED: Instagram @beauty.in.behavior  https://www.dianesorensen.net/beautyinbehavior EVENTS: Masterclass July 29 - Empowered Discipline: Implementing Consequences without Gu...