Eps 113 | When You Wish You Could Start Over

This episode is for every mama carrying the weight of parental regret—wishing you'd done things differently, taught them better, shown up more intentionally. Whether your children are still at home or already grown, this episode will help you understand why your regret doesn't have to be the end of the story. You'll discover how to heal relationships with adult children, how to repair with kids still under your roof, the power of neuroplasticity in creating new relational patterns, and how to initiate conversations that create space for truth and reconnection. If you've ever thought "I wish I could start over," this episode is your permission to begin again—right now, right where you are. Chapters 03:00 - Why Regret Can Actually Be a Gift 05:30 - The Weight of "I Wish I Had Done It Differently" 08:00 - Understanding Attachment Theory and Repair 11:45 - What Makes Repair Possible at Any Age 14:30 - The Neuroplasticity of Relationships 17:00 - Navigating the "No Contact" Epidemic 20:15 - How to Initiate Repair Conversations 23:30 - What Not to Do When Repairing 26:00 - The Power of Really Listening 28:45 - When Healing Isn't One and Done 31:00 - Courage, Confidence, and Calling in Action Resources Mentioned in This Episode Featured Research & Articles: The Verdict is In: The Case for Attachment Theory by Dr. Dan Siegel https://drdansiegel.com/the-verdict-is-in-the-case-for-attachment-theory/Attachment Theory Research - Scientific evidence on attachment patterns and repair https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9458846/How to Harness the Power of Neuroplasticity to Heal Childhood Trauma by Beth Tyson https://bethtyson.com/2024/06/18/how-to-harness-the-power-of-neuroplasticity-to-heal-childhood-trauma/ Videos on Relationship Repair: Repairing Relationships with Estranged Parents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qXaXj9zulsOprah's Podcast: The No Contact Epidemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7EJgILMIk Jennifer's Resources - Start Here! Want to move forward from regret and step into confident, authentic parenting? These resources were created specifically for moms like you: ✨ Dream Reconnection Journal – Reconnect with what you actually want and ground yourself so you can face motherhood's challenges with clarity and confidence. Because wanting things isn't selfish—it's getting back to knowing who you are. Get the Dream Reconnection Journal 📖 OVER Framework - FREE download to help you overcome mental struggles that keep you trapped in anxiety, comparison, and fear. Learn to: Observe your thoughts without judgmentValidate your feelings without being controlled by themExamine the truth versus the distortions you're believingRedirect your mind toward what is true and life-giving Download the FREE OVER Framework Subscribe & Support Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enough-mom-podcast/id1846967110 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/enoughmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_bryant Keep it ad-free: ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/enoughmompodcast LOVE THE SHOW? ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 📲 Share with a mom who needs this 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Follow & join the conversation 📱 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbryant__/ Website: https://jennifer-bryant.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLoganBryantX (Twitter): https://x.com/JennBryant_hi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferbryant__ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-enough-mom-podcast-300934700/ ABOUT JENNIFER BRYANT Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience, speech and debate coach, former journalist, and recovering perfectionist. As a homeschooling mother of two teenagers, she helps moms break free from comparison culture and step into confident, authentic parenting through her three-pillar framework: courage, confidence, and calling. Disclaimer: Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us #EnoughMom #ParentingPodcast #ParentalRegret #RelationshipRepair #AttachmentTheory #MomConfidence #HealingRelationships #ParentingAdultChildren #AuthenticMotherhood #ParentingTeens #OverwhelmedMom #YouAreEnough #SecureAttachment #Neuroplasticity #FamilyHealing