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In this bonus episode, I'm starting a weekly series, reading and discussing excerpts from my new book, Reframe the Moment. Not only do I think it'll be fun, but I also think it's appropriate because each essay grew out of a Jen is Zen episode, so why not bring it full circle. Plus, i love the fact that I can share where I am now or what/how I'll see each episode now versus then. Video is available on YouTube, my website, and socials (I think y'all know how rare that is for me! I guess I'm turning over a new leaf!). You can order the book now if you'd like to read along.

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Gratitude doesn’t need perfection. Some days are filled with sunshine and ease, while others feel heavy, overwhelming, and far from what we hoped for. But gratitude isn’t about flawless circumstances - it’s about choosing to notice the good, even in the middle of the mess.

This Jen is Zen reflection explores how to practice gratitude in everyday life, especially when parenting teens, caring for aging parents, and juggling the endless responsibilities of home and work. It doesn't need to be complex - just simple ways to create a daily gratitude practice, like anchoring yourself with the breath, reframing everyday frustrations into small blessings, and using positive affirmations to shift your perspective.

Gratitude in parenting helps reframe the bittersweet moments of watching kids grow up; daily affirmations for gratitude can train the brain to notice good things; and how a mindset of thankfulness can transform even storm-cloud days. Gratitude won’t erase challenges, but it will change how you carry them, reminding you that life, even in its imperfection, is still worth saying thank you for.

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Parenting teens has a way of stirring up echoes from our own adolescence. When our kids face rejection, heartbreak, or big milestones, it can trigger memories of our past - and without realizing it, we may project our old wounds or family narratives onto their story. In this episode of Reframing Me, we explore how to notice when we’re parenting our younger selves instead of the teen in front of us, how to disrupt the limiting scripts we inherited, and how to avoid the “empathy trap” that entangles us in their experiences. Drawing on communication theory, we’ll talk about the power of reframing, creating open family dialogue, and letting our teens author their own chapters. You’ll walk away with practical tools to pause before projecting, reframe old narratives, balance empathy with boundaries, and anchor your parenting in love rather than performance. This is about helping your child live their story - not relive yours.

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It’s a hard time to be a teenager. Many worry about their safety at school, feel overwhelmed by daily pressures, and struggle with anxiety about the future. Recent studies show what parents already know in their hearts: our teens are hurting, and they need support.

It’s a hard time to be a parent, too. Watching your child feel stressed, anxious, or hopeless — and not always knowing how to help — can feel overwhelming. But there are ways we can make a difference.

In this episode of Reframing Me, we explore practical strategies for parenting teens through stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. We’ll talk about how to strengthen connection, support teen mental health and resilience, and reframe how we think about wellness at home. Because mental health is health — and when we treat it that way, we give our teens the tools to not only cope but also thrive.

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***My new book is available now on Amazon!! Reframe the Moment: Choose Your Zen!***

Three years ago, this podcast began as a way to make sense of parenting teenagers and the shifts that happen in midlife. Since then, it’s become a space for exploring both family communication and personal rediscovery. In this episode, I share the journey of starting Reframing Me, what I’ve learned along the way, and why this community matters for moms raising teens who are also redefining who they are as women.

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Too often we save things for “someday” - the outfit, the earrings, the nice dishes, or even the opportunities that matter most. This reflection explores how waiting for the perfect time can keep us from experiencing joy and growth right now. A reminder that the present moment is all we truly have, and sometimes the best thing we can do is simply use the sticker.

***My new book "Reframe the Moment: Choose Your Zen" is available right now on Amazon! If you enjoy this Jen is Zen, there are 67 more very much like it to return to again and again***

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Back-to-school season brings big shifts for everyone - middle schoolers learning their place, high schoolers chasing independence, college students finding their footing, and moms adjusting to the changes at home. This episode explores why these transitions feel so heavy, how family systems shift when kids grow and launch, and what it means to navigate both the chaos and the quiet that follow.

Thank you so much for being here! ***My new book is available now on Amazon!! Reframe the Moment: Choose Your Zen!*** Order now!

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