Think New Thoughts

Emily Ricks
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A life coaching podcast to help you find more joy in your relationships. In each episode, I'll share a simple idea that will help you to see things in a new way, so you can love God, your neighbor, and yourself more deeply than you ever have before.

  1. 95: Too Strict or Too Soft? How LDS Moms of Teens Find the Parenting Sweet Spot

    6d ago

    95: Too Strict or Too Soft? How LDS Moms of Teens Find the Parenting Sweet Spot

    Many LDS moms of teens find themselves leaning too far toward control or too far toward keeping the peace.  When you feel disconnected from your teen, or super exhausted in your parenting, those emotions can be clues of which way you are leaning.  In this episode, we'll talk about how to find the balance between "laying down the law" and getting walked on--so you can feel connected, AND at peace.

    15 min
  2. 94: Your Teen Was Involved in Cyberbullying. Now What?

    Jun 25

    94: Your Teen Was Involved in Cyberbullying. Now What?

    What would you do if you found out your daughter had texted some mean things in a group text? In this Choose Your Own Adventure episode, you'll see how the exact same parenting challenge can unfold in two very different ways depending on the thoughts you choose and the mom you decide to be. One path leads to fear, shame, and disconnection. The other leads to confidence, compassion, and a stronger relationship with your teen. Listen in to see how much agency you have even when your teenager makes choices you wish they hadn't.  Click here to grab the "Choose Your Own Adventure Guide" to this week's episode.  Compare both scenarios, side by side, and fill in a blank guide with your own tough situations so you can show up in the hard moments as the mom you truly want to be.    Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to feel more anchored, hopeful, and confident--no matter what your teen chooses.  Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching --------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

    12 min
  3. 93: The Truth About Your Teen's Mistakes (That Most LDS Moms Miss)

    Jun 18

    93: The Truth About Your Teen's Mistakes (That Most LDS Moms Miss)

    The more determined you are to keep your teenager from making mistakes, the better mom you are...right? Maybe not. In this episode, we'll challenge a common belief that keeps many LDS moms stuck in fear and explore a different way of thinking about mistakes, agency, and your role as a mom.  ------------------------- Wanna change your mind about your teenager's mistakes?  Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. It will help you feel more parent with more faith. :)  You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com   Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching --------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

    15 min
  4. 92: Why Trying Harder to Get Your Teen to Make Good Choices Can Backfire | LDS Parenting

    Jun 11

    92: Why Trying Harder to Get Your Teen to Make Good Choices Can Backfire | LDS Parenting

    You love your teenager and want what's best for them. But what if some of the things you're doing to help them make wise choices—reminding, lecturing, correcting, even worrying—are actually making it LESS likely that they'll make good decisions?  In this episode, we'll explore why trying harder often backfires and what to do instead if you want more connection, trust, and respect in your relationship with your teen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna get off the emotional roller coaster of letting your teen's choices dictate your mood?  Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. It will make parenting your teenager a lot more fun. :)  You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com   Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.

    15 min
  5. 91: The 5 Words That Are Keeping You Constantly Worried About Your Teen (And What to Say Instead)

    Jun 4

    91: The 5 Words That Are Keeping You Constantly Worried About Your Teen (And What to Say Instead)

    If you've been worrying about your teenager, or feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode might completely change how you think about your job as a mom. Listen in to discover the difference between influence and control—and why understanding that difference can help you enjoy parenting more without loving your kids less.

    9 min
  6. 90: Feeling Frazzled? Stop Doing This One Thing

    May 28

    90: Feeling Frazzled? Stop Doing This One Thing

    If you've been feeling overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or like you're carrying too many things at once, this episode is for you. I'm sharing one small habit that seems harmless in the moment, but can slowly create a surprising amount of stress, clutter, and emotional overload. In this episode, you'll learn why your brain has such a hard time relaxing when too many things are left unresolved—and the simple shift that can help you feel calmer, lighter, and more present in your life again. This Week's Challenge: Click here to take on this week's challenge and print a simple chart to track your progress.    Renew your Mind Through 1:1 Coaching Ready to go deeper? My coaching program is for moms who want to feel more patient, present, and joyful in motherhood by changing the way they think. I'll show you how and walk beside you the whole way.  Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching

    12 min
  7. 89: The Hidden Contract That's Making You Miserable as a Mom

    May 21

    89: The Hidden Contract That's Making You Miserable as a Mom

    You might not realize it, but there's something quietly shaping how you show up as a mom every day—and it's probably making you more frustrated, more exhausted, and more stuck than you need to be. In this episode, I'm talking about the "hidden contract" so many of us are unknowingly living by, how it forms, and why it keeps you feeling miserable even when you're trying so hard to do everything right. And then I'll show you a simpler, more freeing way to think and relate to your kids that can change everything about how you experience motherhood.   Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again.  You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com   Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching

    17 min
  8. 88: The Invisible Barrier Between You and Your Kids—And How to Move Through it

    May 14

    88: The Invisible Barrier Between You and Your Kids—And How to Move Through it

    If you deeply love your kids and want to enjoy and connect with them more, but you also feel unseen or unappreciated as a mom sometimes, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the surprising reason feeling unappreciated can make connection harder—and the mindset shift that can help you feel more emotionally available, joyful, and connected with your family again. You'll learn how to stop depending on your kids to create appreciation for you and start creating it from the inside out.   Feeling a little worn down as a parent? Grab my free guide, The 3 Shifts That Change Everything. A simple guide for moms who want to enjoy their kids again.  You'll discover: • The Energy Shift that moves you from worn down to wise • The Perspective Shift that carries you from discouraged to empowered • The Boundary Shift that takes you from frustrated to anchored Get your free copy at emilyrickscoaching.com   Ready for deeper support? I offer 1:1 coaching for moms who are ready to experience these shifts in a deeper, more personal way. I'd love to help you renew your mind so you can enjoy your kids again. Learn More about Renew Your Mind Coaching

    15 min
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A life coaching podcast to help you find more joy in your relationships. In each episode, I'll share a simple idea that will help you to see things in a new way, so you can love God, your neighbor, and yourself more deeply than you ever have before.

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  • Creator
    Emily Ricks
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © c2c606c0-4d56-11f1-910a-83b15bf6820c
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    Think New Thoughts

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