The Focused Mindset Podcast

You learn a completely new level of perseverance once you become a parent. Your love for your child is the driving force. Lets talk about the parent's perseverance journey.  Learn more about solution-focused parenting at www.thefocusedmindset.com . There you can get access to my upcoming free webinars on Finding Peace and Ending Strong. Id love to have you! Come with questions for our live Q&A Con...

Tap into the motivation within with these solution-focused tools. Listen to the story of how one 5th grade student moved from completely giving up on doing school work, to having a renewed focus.  The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.the...

The host of the Balanced Parent Podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen  joins me to talk about how kids impact our life and help us shape us into more compassionate humans. We can learn to show compassion to ourselves and others. To get Dr. Froyen's free gift of a guided meditation for to do with you and your children go to https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Go to www.thefocused...

We can preserver into the next chapter of life. There may be a lurking fear of the unknown due to the past trauma we all faced. So  today listen in on a conversation I had with Dr. Linda Metcalf about how to help children face an unknown future and get back in to school and activities with less stress.  Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com  to learn more about our products and services and to join the...

Kids have heard about all the dangers of the pandemic for so long that it is in their subconscious. This has caused or amplified compulsive behaviors in many anxious kids. In this episode, I answer a question from a listener who has notices her son is struggling with how to cope with anxiety.  There are many gaps we are eager to fill in our families but at the top of the list is moving towards bet...

Ask yourself, "Can you choose another thought?" This concept began to change how Nikki Hedstrom approached life. Learn about  her new book and why she wrote it in this episode. You CAN lessen anxiety one thought at a time. Get A Thought Is A Thought a www.athoughtisathought.com Learn more at www.thefocusedmindset.com. Get your copy of Conversations That Empower today! Communications skills are som...

Finding balance between bing a parent and being ambitious is a journey. There is a lot of power in the realization that you are a full person, not just your child's parent. Christian Moon went from a teen mom with fear and doubt to a mentor to young moms and to share her ambition to families everyplace. Get her journal at www.christianmoon.com Get Conversations That Empower course and journal at w...

It's exiting to work towards being our best self. You families growth matters. On this episode we remember that none of us is perfect but we can find solutions to life challenges. You are the expert of your own life and today is the day to own that.  Get all the free solution focuses family information by visiting www.thefocusedmindset.com . Don't forget to sign up for my monthly message so you ge...

In this episode I reflect on my first week at school with kids in attendance. As a school counselor what did I notice? What were the struggles and how did I feel? Find out here and learn the one thing that I believe is most important moving forward. How is your child's conversation and socialization skills after spending so much time online? If you see gaps like I do then you will love my new mini...

Have you picked up the bad habit of doom-surfing in the past year? Do you get caught in a loop of looking at negative or fear based media? Or do you feel worse about yourself after looking at media because you don't feel adequate? Well, you are not alone.  Due to covid, this is more common than you think. Now is the timed to get your scrolling in check and explore positive people and pages you can...

Sometimes our fears get in the way of us achieving our goals. Sometimes our kids have fear that stops them from moving forward. So let's talk about how we can stop our fear from sabotaging us. Let's commit together to walking forward.  Pick up your copy of Conversations That Empower today. This is a mini course I created packed with tips and tools to help you communicate with those you love. Don't...

In this episode you learn the power of dreams and how important it really is to watch what you say to others. If you are privileged enough to have another person share with you their dream, take that seriously. You don't want to be like Mr. Marcos. Learn the skill of amazing conversation with Conversations That Empower .  This mini course by Cher Kretz is created to help you have tough conversatio...

I witnessed the single best example I have ever seen of a group collectively moving forward through fear to the other side. It happened when we went back to school after the year unexpected time off campus. It made me realize what we are all capable of when we walk to the other side of nervousness.  Learn more: www.thefocusedmindset.com J oin the Focused Mindset Community and right now you can get...

I remember the last time I truly played on the playground. Do You? Let's remind ourselves together of the benefits of play and how to bring a playful attitude into each day.  There are more helpful tips and fun stories waiting for you at www.thefoucsedmindset.com and join the community where you will get discounts on my products and free monthly downloads for you and the family. You are never alon...

Curtis Webster Jr interviews Cher Kretz.  Listen to the discussion about how to help your child feel like they have some power without giving away yours.  Get the powerful course Conversations That Empower t oday! March discount is available for you right now.  Want more? Use this link to get free content and Vibes Self Evaluation tool. Watch the full interview at Parenting 2.0 The Focused Mindset...

Your opinion matters. Your child will remember your words. So that's why you should find opportunities to build them up. As we continue with our Conversations That Empower series lest explore the right ways to validate our family members.  The guided course Conversations That Empower is available to you! Podcast listeners get extra downloads and savings so use this link to get your copy today.   w...

Self doubt can stop you from making the impact you were meant to make in this world. Find your passion and take steps forward. Let Farrah Churchill tell you about how she did just being a busy and dedicated mommy. Find her on Facebook today and moms can join The Babe Cave group for ongoing support and Zumba classes.  Conversations That Empower is the complete guide to solution-focused conversation...

With social unrest in the world and in families the one super power you have is to LISTEN WITH PURPOSE. When you really hear what they are saying you build a lasting relationship of trust. Let's explore how you can fine tune your listening habits today. We highlight lessons learned from Chris Voss in Never Split the Difference  Conversations That Empower is the complete guide to solution-focused c...

Power struggles and miscommunication does not have to be your fate when your child is in junior high. Connection and support is more important than ever in these years. Deborah Hewett is a junior high teacher who really gets how to help them participate in school, and in life. Listen in on this impactful conversation.  Get Conversations That Empower today and get your FREE good VIBE download  to h...

Enjoy the silence. When you look to fill every space with sound you miss out on the opportunity to hear what is in another person's heart. For more, get the course Conversations That Empower. When you use this link you will get the added good vibes self evaluation and poster download absolutely free. Learn research based conversation strategies that will help you transform every conversation into...

Conversation skills are so important in today's world. Habits you learned growing up may stop you from having real connection with those you talk to. Left unchecked, you may teach your children the same habits. Today we identify the conversation pitfalls that don't serve you, and focus on the ones that do. Conversations That Empower is a course that teaches 5 easy to practice stratageis to help ev...

You are the most important example for you child. But with the events of Jan 6 2021, along with us continuing to roll with the punches of the pandemic... It's a lot! It can be difficult to know how to help our kids make sense of it all. Today we take a break from our regular program to talk about these issues and face them head on.  To read the entire article mentioned go to Catalyst Resources For...

I learned the key to building strong relationships and in this episode I share the story of how I did.  The truth is communication skills is something that is learned, not something you are born with. Listen how my journey has helped me communicate better and learn how the same Solution Focused methods can help you.  The learning course: Conversations That Empower pre sale list is available now. Y...

Be reminded of what really matters and hear real talk from Solution Focused Brief Therapy expert and host of The Details With Elliott and Adam podcast, Elliott Connie. Learn more at www.elliottconnie.com    Welcome to The Focused Mindset community. Learn more at www.thefocusedmindet.com and get your free download full of fun ideas to keep your family close along Cher Kretz's Monthly Message  when...

Teach your child how to give gifts and how to receive them in a gracious way so you can stop saying "Remember to say thank you!" forever. Get your free download: 45 Holiday Traditions and Projects that will work in todays world. Click here to get access to December Focus newsletter that includes you free download. Don't miss out! Get it today. The Big Life Journal is the one gift you can give your...