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Amy Fraughton | Life Coach, Parenting Relationship Coach
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Are you a Christian mom watching your older child struggle and wondering where things went wrong? Do you feel like the more you try to help, the more distant they become? You're not alone—and you're not helpless. In this podcast, we explore how a simple but powerful shift in the energy you bring to the relationship can unlock healing, trust, and real influence. It’s not about fixing your child—it’s about showing up differently so connection comes first and change can follow. Hey, I’m Amy, Christian mom of 6, who used to parent from overwhelm, anxiety, stress, and impatience… and it didn’t work for my kids. It’s when I shifted my mom energy that I was able to help my kids in ways I’d always wanted and they needed. I became the calm, confident and compassionate mom who could both nurture my kids through their challenges, and inspire them into thriving. If you’re ready for a different approach to change that isn’t just scripted phrases and timed consequences, but addresses the core of the problem by creating better communication, connection and influence with your older child, then you’re in the right place! So get those earbuds in, grab your walking shoes and let’s learn together how to reconnect with your child in a way that transforms both you and them into more loving, peacefulness and true joy! Website: www.amyfraughtoncoaching.com Email: hello@amyfraughton.com

  1. 48. Enough Blame Already! Help Your Anxious Teen Manage Their Emotions with These Easy Steps

    MAR 18

    48. Enough Blame Already! Help Your Anxious Teen Manage Their Emotions with These Easy Steps

    Most moms don’t talk about this out loud… but it’s one of the most painful parts of parenting a struggling child—being blamed for everything. The outbursts. The distance. The disrespect. And somewhere in the middle of it, you start wondering… is this actually my fault? But what if your child isn’t blaming you because they don’t care… what if they’re doing it because they don’t know how to handle what they feel inside? In this episode, I’m going to show you what’s really going on underneath the behavior—and why trying to fix it on the surface keeps leaving you stuck. More importantly, I’ll walk you through a different way to see your child… one that puts you back in a position of influence and gives you a path forward that actually works. Because when you understand what your child is feeling at their core—and how to help them from that place—everything starts to change. Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and take the first step today. Sign up for the upcoming Identity Anchors course, and learn how to help your child change from the inside out. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    21 min
  2. 47. Worried About Your Struggling Teen's Confidence? Try This Identity Shift Instead

    MAR 11

    47. Worried About Your Struggling Teen's Confidence? Try This Identity Shift Instead

    You can see the potential in your child. You know how capable they are. But when it actually matters—raising their hand in class, trying something new, speaking up around others—they hesitate, second-guess themselves, or quietly step back. As a parent, it’s confusing and heartbreaking to watch because you know there is so much inside them… yet they don’t seem to see it themselves. In this episode, Amy explains why the real issue often isn’t confidence at all. Beneath hesitation, withdrawal, and self-doubt is something deeper: identity. When a child doesn’t have a stable sense of who they are and what they’re capable of, confidence becomes fragile and easily shaken. You’ll learn how identity actually forms inside a child—and why strengthening it can quietly unlock motivation, courage, and leadership in ways that pushing confidence never could. Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and take the first step today. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    14 min
  3. 46. Two Powerful Ways to Build Confidence in Your Struggling Child as a Christian Mom

    MAR 4

    46. Two Powerful Ways to Build Confidence in Your Struggling Child as a Christian Mom

    Sometimes the hardest part of parenting isn’t the behavior—it’s watching a child you know is amazing start to question their worth. You see them hold back, doubt themselves, compare themselves to others, or say things like “I’m just not good at anything.” And no matter how much you encourage them, it doesn’t seem to stick. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child truly believe in themselves, this episode will help you see what’s really going on beneath the surface. In this episode, Amy explains why confidence often rises and falls—and why the real solution is helping your child build something deeper: a strong identity. You’ll learn two powerful shifts that help children believe they can grow, see themselves differently, and begin building confidence that actually lasts. If you want to help your child remember who they really are and step into the person God created them to be, this conversation will open your eyes to a completely new way of helping them. Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and take the first step today. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    24 min
  4. 45 The Secret to Improving Teen Depression and Anxiety as Christian Parents

    FEB 25

    45 The Secret to Improving Teen Depression and Anxiety as Christian Parents

    What if the most powerful tool for protecting your child’s mental health —is the emotional attachment they feel with you? In this episode, we’re talking about something every parent needs to understand: strong emotional attachment between parent and child is one of the most protective factors against anxiety and depression. This isn’t about shame. It’s about awareness and opportunity. Today’s world is attacking our children’s sense of worth every single day. Even the high-achieving kids. Even the obedient ones. Even the ones who look “fine” on the outside. When a child’s self-worth is struggling, behavior becomes the symptom. Emotional connection is the answer. I’ll walk you through the science behind attachment, why secure attachment protects mental health, and the three components I teach inside the Miracle Connection—emotional awareness, emotional intelligence through the Miracle Cycle, and emotional intention. This isn’t about adding more activities or controlling behavior better. It’s about strengthening the emotional foundation of your relationship so your child feels deeply connected, valued, and secure at their core. When that foundation shifts, behavior softens, confidence rises, and real change becomes possible. Want a simple, powerful way to start reconnecting with your child? Grab your free copy of The Miracle Cycle™ guide and take the first step today. The first steps of learning to parent on an emotional level:  The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for $22. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    22 min
  5. 44. The Truth About Gen Z, and How Tough Love Parenting Isn't Helping Christian Parents

    FEB 17

    44. The Truth About Gen Z, and How Tough Love Parenting Isn't Helping Christian Parents

    If you were raised to “toughen up,” keep emotions in check, and push through no matter what—but now you’re parenting a child who seems emotionally overwhelmed, sensitive, shut down, or reactive—this episode is for you. Generation X parents are raising Generation Z kids using many of the same approaches they grew up with… yet the results feel painfully different. The conversations blow up. The connection feels fragile. And you’re left wondering why what worked before is suddenly making things worse—even though your intentions are good and your standards are strong. In this episode, I break down the generational mismatch happening in homes today and introduces Anchored Parenting—a powerful blend of compassion and leadership that today’s kids actually respond to. You’ll learn why behavior is not defiance but communication, how to read your child’s behavioral language, and what it looks like to lead with emotional steadiness instead of fear, pressure, or control. This isn’t about lowering expectations or being permissive—it’s about becoming the anchored parent your overwhelmed child needs so real connection, influence, and healing can begin. You can still become the mom your struggling child really needs. The Connected Mom Reset shows you how - for just $22. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    30 min
  6. 43. The Truth about Confidence, and Why It's Not Enough to Fix Your Struggling Teen or Older Child

    FEB 10

    43. The Truth about Confidence, and Why It's Not Enough to Fix Your Struggling Teen or Older Child

    Most parents say they want a confident child — but that’s not really what you’re longing for. What you want is for your child to feel like themselves again. To walk into the room and bring light with them instead of tension. To open up instead of shutting down or clinging. To choose connection, not because they were told to — but because it feels good again. And if confidence were the answer, it would already be working. In this episode, we talk about what’s actually underneath the shutdown, the clinginess, the disrespect, and the emotional distance — and why identity, not confidence, is the root that changes everything. You’ll learn the simple shift that helps your child remember who they are, restores warmth and closeness in your relationship, and brings their spark back — starting with you. If you’re tired of trying harder and just want your child back, this conversation will feel like exhaling for the first time in a long time. You don’t need to fix everything. You just need a better place to start. The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for $22. You don’t need to try harder — you need a new way to lead, and that’s exactly what we build inside The Miracle Connection™. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    22 min
  7. 42. The Third Way: Why Being Too Soft or Too Tough Breaks Connection (and What to Do Instead)

    12/16/2025

    42. The Third Way: Why Being Too Soft or Too Tough Breaks Connection (and What to Do Instead)

    Have you ever noticed that no matter what you try, your child either pushes back or shuts down? One moment you’re trying to be gentle so you don’t damage the relationship… and the next you’re firm because nothing else seems to work. And somehow, both approaches leave you feeling disconnected, frustrated, and wondering why your child resists you even when you’re doing your best. In this episode, I’m sharing why being too soft and too tough actually create the same problem—and the overlooked third way that changes everything. You’ll learn why your child’s resistance isn’t defiance, but a natural response to disconnection, what “Counter Will” is and how it’s working against you, and how to lead with calm, confident authority that keeps your child’s heart open. If you’re longing to guide your child without fear, force, or guilt… this conversation will meet you right where you are. You don’t need to fix everything. You just need a better place to start. The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for $22. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    20 min
  8. 41. Three Ways to Gain Inner Peace and Move Away from Anxiety as a Christian Parent.mp3

    12/11/2025

    41. Three Ways to Gain Inner Peace and Move Away from Anxiety as a Christian Parent.mp3

    What is your emotional level this holiday season? With all the hustle, bustle, expectations, and unexpected things that sometimes come flying your way, how do we continue to tap into the spirit of peace inside ourselves first so that we can then pass it onto our families and in our homes? Listen in to 3 different ways that can help you be aware, prepared, and how to move through the sometimes hard things that may come up for you over the next few weeks and stay more connected to a feeling of peace and love throughout this time. You don’t need to fix everything. You just need a better place to start. The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for $22. Interested in getting help from me?  Book a 45 minute consult here.

    19 min
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Are you a Christian mom watching your older child struggle and wondering where things went wrong? Do you feel like the more you try to help, the more distant they become? You're not alone—and you're not helpless. In this podcast, we explore how a simple but powerful shift in the energy you bring to the relationship can unlock healing, trust, and real influence. It’s not about fixing your child—it’s about showing up differently so connection comes first and change can follow. Hey, I’m Amy, Christian mom of 6, who used to parent from overwhelm, anxiety, stress, and impatience… and it didn’t work for my kids. It’s when I shifted my mom energy that I was able to help my kids in ways I’d always wanted and they needed. I became the calm, confident and compassionate mom who could both nurture my kids through their challenges, and inspire them into thriving. If you’re ready for a different approach to change that isn’t just scripted phrases and timed consequences, but addresses the core of the problem by creating better communication, connection and influence with your older child, then you’re in the right place! So get those earbuds in, grab your walking shoes and let’s learn together how to reconnect with your child in a way that transforms both you and them into more loving, peacefulness and true joy! Website: www.amyfraughtoncoaching.com Email: hello@amyfraughton.com

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