What do you do when your teen is anxious and you feel helpless?

In this heartfelt episode of The FOCUS Podcast, I sit down with my husband for a real and vulnerable conversation about parenting through anxiety. We talk honestly about what it’s like to watch your teen struggle and not know how to help, and the mistakes we’ve made along the way.

We share:

• What anxiety actually looks like in teens (hint: it’s not always what you think)

• Common parenting reactions that don’t help - and what to do instead

• Personal stories from our own family

• Three mindset shifts that will change how you show up for your anxious teen

Whether your teen is withdrawing, lashing out, or overwhelmed by everyday tasks, this episode offers encouragement, tools, and the reminder that you are not alone.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Teen Resilience 4-Week Course (starts June 16): https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/teenhelp

• From Conflict to Connection Program for parents: https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/parenting

• Book a Free Discovery Call with me: HERE

🌿 Thank you for showing up. You’re doing better than you think.

💛 And remember… What you FOCUS on expands.

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Do your conversations with your teen often end in silence…or explosions? You're not alone—and there's a powerful reason why.

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we explore what emotional safety really means, why it matters so deeply for your relationship with your teen, and how you can begin creating it in everyday interactions.

Taralee breaks down the neuroscience behind your teen’s emotional reactivity and offers practical tools to help you shift from conflict to connection. Whether your teen is shutting down, lashing out, or pulling away, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on underneath—and how to be the safe space they need.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What emotional safety really means (and why it’s often overlooked)

• Why teens react the way they do (hint: it’s brain science)

• The most common ways parents unintentionally break emotional trust

• How to become a safe, steady presence—without losing your boundaries

This isn’t about parenting perfectly. It’s about parenting peacefully—with intention, empathy, and emotional clarity.

🕒 ~20 minutes
📍 For more tools & coaching support: https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/

📍Parent Coaching Program: https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/parenting

📍Teen Resilience Sessions: https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/teenhelp

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🔗Follow Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacefulHeartJourney

Ever feel like something is wrong with you because you’re overwhelmed, emotional, or just plain exhausted in your relationships?

This episode is a breath of fresh air. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be human—and why your struggles don’t mean you’re failing. You’ll hear heartfelt stories from clients, get practical mindset tools, and learn:

• Why “life is 50/50” can free you from guilt and shame

• How to stop walking on eggshells in your relationships

• The truth about emotional adulthood—and why it changes everything

• How to set boundaries rooted in love, not fear

• What it means to lead your family from calm instead of chaos

If you’re ready to stop spiraling in self-doubt and start showing up with grounded confidence, this one’s for you.

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Episode 5 – Unshakable Self-Worth: The Foundation for Better Relationships

Do you feel like you're doing everything you can in your relationships—but it's still not enough? Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to keep the peace, please others, or finally be seen. In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Taralee shares the truth that transformed her life—and the lives of countless coaching clients.

You'll learn:

• Why most of us approach relationships backwards
• How “The Manual” is sabotaging your peace
• What real boundaries sound like (without guilt!)
• Why your worthiness is not up for negotiation—ever
• How to reclaim your emotional power, even when others don’t change

You’ll hear real-life transformations, powerful mindset tools, and an invitation to stop chasing worth and start living like someone who already has it.

💗 Free Resources + Coaching Info:
PeacefulHeartJourney.com/relationship

💫 Subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs this truth today.

In Episode 4 of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we unpack step two of the FOCUS Model: Own Your Thoughts—a powerful shift that can radically change how you parent, even in the heat of the moment.

You'll discover how your thoughts—not your teen’s behavior—create your emotional experience. Taralee shares relatable coaching stories, practical mindset shifts, and simple reflection tools to help you move from reactivity to calm leadership at home.

This episode is for every parent who has ever spiraled over a slammed door, a sarcastic comment, or a messy room and thought, “What am I doing wrong?”

🔹 Learn how to spot common thought traps like personalization and catastrophizing
🔹 Try a powerful 4-question “Thought Check-In” to shift your mindset
🔹 Explore how your thoughts shape your feelings, reactions, and connection with your teen
🔹 And get a gentle reminder: You’re not a bad parent—you just have a human brain

💡 Want a visual guide to the Reflective and Real-Time FOCUS Models? Grab your free download at PeacefulHeartJourney.com – link in the show notes.

Ever wish you had a reset button after a heated moment with your teen? Or a roadmap for navigating tough conversations without losing your cool?

In this powerful episode, Taralee introduces two game-changing versions of her signature FOCUS framework:

✨ Reflective FOCUS — for those moments after the fact, when guilt or confusion creeps in.
✨ Real-Time FOCUS — to guide you through challenging conversations in the moment.

You’ll learn how to shift from reacting to responding with intention, regulate your nervous system, and lead with connection—not control. With real-life examples and a free printable tool to guide you, this episode is your calm in the chaos.

🎧 Whether you're in the middle of a messy moment or reflecting on one, this episode will help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

📥 Grab your free “Which FOCUS Do I Need Right Now?” worksheet at: PeacefulHeartJourney.com/resources

🔗 Book a free coaching consultation: PeacefulHeartJourney.com/

If you’ve ever felt like your teen or young adult is shutting down emotionally, and you don’t know how to reach them, this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt solo episode, parent coach Taralee shares her powerful FOCUS Framework: five key shifts that help parents reconnect with their struggling child, especially when anxiety, depression, or distance has taken hold. From understanding emotional shutdowns to choosing calm responses in tense moments, this episode is packed with real-life stories, gentle mindset shifts, and actionable tools.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain jumps to “the worst case” and how to reframe it

• How your thoughts shape your reactions (and your child’s experience of you)

• The difference between reacting from fear and responding with love

• What to do when your teen is emotionally distant or resistant

This one gets personal—Taralee shares vulnerable moments from her own parenting journey and offers hope for any parent who feels like they’re walking through a storm.

✨ Download the free guide: Click Here for FREE Confidence Guide
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In this first episode of The Focus Podcast with Taralee, I share the personal story behind my coaching practice, Peaceful Heart Journey, and introduce a powerful truth that has transformed how I work with parents:
✨ What you focus on expands.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your teen, overwhelmed by the silence or daily struggles, this episode is your starting point for creating meaningful change. I’ll guide you through one simple mindset shift you can begin using right away to build connection and hope in your parenting journey.

🎧 Subscribe and stay tuned for practical strategies, real stories, and guidance to help you strengthen your parent-teen relationship.

💛 Learn more about my coaching program at www.PeacefulHeartJourney.com

The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee is your trusted guide for strengthening relationships, gaining emotional clarity, and transforming how you connect with your loved ones. Using the powerful FOCUS framework:

• Facts First
• Own Your Thoughts
• Choose Your Feelings
• Understand Your Actions
• Shape Your Results

This podcast helps parents navigate the ups and downs of raising teens, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections. Join Taralee, a certified coach and relationship expert, as she shares personal insights, expert strategies, and real-life coaching wisdom to shift from conflict to connection.

Whether you're struggling with communication, setting boundaries, or healing past hurts, each episode offers actionable steps to create lasting change.

If you're ready to focus on what truly matters and expand the love in your relationships, this podcast is for you!

New episodes every Friday! FOCUS FRIDAY!

Subscribe now to start your journey toward more peaceful, fulfilling connections. Visit www.PeacefulHeartJourney.com for more information and to book a free consultation!