Breaking the Cycle: Parenting in a Fast-Paced, Anxious World

Parenting today feels like an emotional tightrope—balancing guilt, anxiety, and resilience in an increasingly fast-paced world. In this episode of Rawsome Parents, host Shaun Tucker sits down with Suzie Botross to explore the evolving challenges of modern parenting and how we can raise emotionally intelligent, confident children.
They dive into:
✔️ Motherly guilt—how it shapes parenting and how to overcome it
✔️ The rise of ‘cotton ball parenting’ and its impact on children’s resilience
✔️ Why anxiety is skyrocketing among today’s youth—and what parents can do
✔️ The power of self-awareness in shaping healthy parent-child relationships
✔️ How to navigate career choices and give kids the space to grow
✔️ The importance of values and role modelling in parenting
✔️ Why pursuing personal passions makes you a better parent Whether you're feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or just looking for guidance, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you parent with confidence, clarity, and connection.


Key Takeaways
✅ Guilt is natural—but perspective turns it into growth.
✅ Kids don’t need protection from failure—they need to learn from it.
✅ Emotional intelligence is a parenting superpower.
✅ Your child’s anxiety is often a reflection of your own stress.
✅ Less control, more guidance—trust in their journey.
✅ Model resilience and self-care—your kids are always watching.

Sound Bites
💬 "One in three kids suffer from anxiety."
💬 "We live in an anxious generation."
💬 "More questioning, less suggesting."
💬 "You become the accidental enemy."
💬 "Family is a value worth fighting for."

Episode Chapters

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Parenting Challenges
⏳ 03:06 – The Impact of Motherly Guilt
⏳ 05:52 – Parenting in a Fast-Paced World
⏳ 08:50 – Anxiety in the Modern Generation
⏳ 12:00 – How Parents Shape Their Child’s Emotional Well-Being
⏳ 15:10 – Reframing Guilt for Personal Growth
⏳ 19:42 – The Power of Awareness in Parenting
⏳ 20:06 – Navigating Career Choices for Children
⏳ 22:37 – The Challenges of Parenting Young Adults
⏳ 23:20 – Balancing Guidance and Independence
⏳ 25:15 – The Art of Communication in Parenting
⏳ 27:11 – Why Values Matter in Raising Confident Kids
⏳ 29:15 – Pursuing Personal Passions as a Parent
⏳ 31:41 – Modeling Healthy Living for the Next Generation
⏳ 33:05 – Wisdom for Future Generations

🎧 Listen now for a fresh perspective on parenting in today’s fast-moving world!

Connect with Suzie:
Website: www.devenir.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suziebotross/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suziebotrossspeaks/

Music used in Intro and outro:
Ascend To Greatness.mp3 by Denys Brodovskyi is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.