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Episode: Emotional Reasoning — The Trap That Makes Moms Believe Their Anxiety, Guilt, and Fear Are Facts | Ep. 74
Description: Have you ever felt anxious, guilty, or afraid—and assumed it meant something was wrong with your teen, your parenting, or even you? In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful and sneaky mindset traps moms face: emotional reasoning. This is the trap where we mistake our feelings for facts—and it’s a major reason we stay stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, and emotional chaos.
As a mom of teens navigating everything from school struggles to social drama to the looming empty nest, I know firsthand how intense our emotions can get. But what if our mi...