50 Episodes In: What We’ve Learned, What We Regret, and What’s Next
Oops, I Healed Again!
We made it to 50 episodes! For the very first time, we recorded in the same room. In this Season One finale, we answer your most asked questions, share the hardest stories to tell, and what we’ve learned about ourselves through the process. We also poke fun at each other in a lightning round (who really cries during commercials?) and get honest about how our businesses have evolved, what Season Two will look like, and how YOU helped shape it. More than anything, this episode is a thank you to you for listening, sharing, laughing, crying, and healing alongside us. We’ll see you soon for...
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Why Fixating on Your Teen Bad Attitude Won’t Help — and What Moms Should Do Instead
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Parenting a teen feels like trying to read a book in a language you’ve never learned. They shut down, lash out, or avoid you altogether and it can leave you frustrated, hurt, and second-guessing everything. In this episode, we share a story about a friend of mine who thought her son had an “attitude problem” but discovered there was so much more going on beneath the surface. We break down why behavior is rarely the root problem, and understand what’s really happening in their world. Get ready to change the way you interpret your teen’s behavior and learn how to build a stronger...
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Stay Calm with Your Kids on Busy Days and Still Have Energy for Girls’ Night
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Ever had a day so chaotic that you forgot who you were outside of being a mom? In this episode, Suzanne shares a story about a jam-packed day full of school registrations, doctor appointments, and teen moods, and how she learned to show up as both a mom and a woman. We break down the difference between surviving the day versus living it, and how simple resets (even five minutes!) help you feel like yourself again. This is your reminder that motherhood and womanhood can coexist and that joy doesn’t have to wait for the calendar to clear. Get ready to stop measuring yourself by your meltdowns...
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Let Go of Control, Break Free From the Anxiety Behind Overplanning, and Reclaim Your Peace + Energy
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We lose so much time and energy trying to guarantee a specific result. In this episode, we break down how our obsession with “doing it right” or “getting it just so” is really about chasing control we never had to begin with. Jenn shares how overplanning emails and rewriting boundary texts became a daily ritual to avoid conflict. Suzanne also opens up about the anxiety that used to follow her into carpool lines and parenting decisions. Get ready to let go of certainty and take your time, energy, and peace back. Highlights Why your need for certainty might be creating more...
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Outgrowing Fear-Based Motivation: Ditch Pressure, Confront Old Fears & Rebuild from the Inside Out
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What happens when your old motivation system suddenly stops getting results? Suzanne shares how building Sparked Mom forced her to confront her old fear-based strategies, why external pressure used to work, and how healing made her outgrow the need for it. Jenn breaks down how healing journeys, parenting, and entrepreneurship all mirror the same truth. We also unpack how redefining “progress” and success is essential for both healing and entrepreneurship. Remember, you can’t build the next version of yourself using outdated tools. Highlights What happens when your external...
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Why Saying “I’d Die for My Kids” Can Become A Dangerous Excuse
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Most parents say they’d die for their kids, but would you heal for them? In this episode, we dive into one of the most common parenting statements and why it’s often used as a shield to avoid deeper change. We reflect on our own 1.0 versions, the hard conversations that sparked growth, and the healing work that’s helped us create more connection, joy, and emotional safety in our homes. Remember, loving your kids starts with doing the work on yourself. Get ready to give your kids something even better than protection. Highlights Why saying “I’d die for my kids” can become a...
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Why I Gave Up the Fantasy of the Perfect Family Day
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Do you ever find yourself overplanning a “perfect” family day only to end up frustrated and disconnected? In this episode, we talk about how planning became our way of controlling joy instead of experiencing it. I open up about how my urge to “make it special” led to stress, disconnection, and missed opportunities for real connection. We break down the pattern behind overplanning, the fantasy that fuels it, and how giving up can finally bring you home to your kids. Get ready to let go of the joy pressure and find the magic in what’s already here. Highlights How overplanning...
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The Parenting Clip I’d Never Want to Go Viral
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If someone filmed the way you talk to your kids… would you be proud of it? In this episode, we talk about how old patterns, perfectionism, and emotional overload show up in parenting. We dive into the way we sometimes act like a fool at home, yelling, snapping, or getting sarcastic when we’d never behave that way with another adult. We also share stories about parenting teens and tweens, how they’ve learned to hit “rewind” after a meltdown, and what it really looks like to model emotional regulation. Get ready to rethink your reactions and start parenting with presence, not...
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The Fixing Habit That’s Wrecking Your Relationships
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Have you ever caught yourself criticizing someone you love, only to realize it’s not helping, it’s actually pushing them away? In this episode, I share a story with my son where my silent frustration turned into curiosity instead of correction. We talk about how easy it is to slip into fixer mode, why judgment rarely creates change, and how switching from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What’s going on for you?” shifts everything. Get ready to heal your inner critic and start showing up with connection. Highlights Why your “help” might not feel helpful to the other...
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How to Love Someone the Way They Need
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Ever feel like you’re loving your people hard, but they’re not feeling it? In this episode, we talk about the difference between loving someone and actually connecting with them. I share a story when I realized my husband and kids didn’t always feel my love, even though I was giving it the way I would want it. We talk about what happens when love languages don’t match, how resentment quietly builds, and why “just guess” doesn’t work. Get ready to learn how to show up for the people you love most. Highlights Why I was loving hard, but they weren’t feeling it. ...
info_outlineEveryone always says “set a boundary,” but no one talks about what happens after. In this episode, I open up about the emotional spiral that followed a decision to step back from a school volunteer role. We dive into why setting boundaries doesn’t always feel good at first, how to hold your ground without over-explaining, and why freedom and guilt can (and do) coexist. Remember, just because it’s uncomfortable doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
Highlights
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Why even “easy” boundaries can bring big feelings.
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Why I almost backed out of my own boundary.
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How to separate real responsibility from assumed obligation.
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What it looks like to reset expectations without spiraling.
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How to prepare for the emotional fallout after saying no.
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How to set a limit without falling into victim mode.
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Jenn Shaw Jones - Jennerational Healing
Founder of Jennerational Healing and a Teen Communication & Identity Coach for Moms. She helps mothers improve communication, strengthen connection, and raise resilient, confident young adults through "The Confident Teen Communication System," using her Identity-Led Communication method. Find her on IG at: @TheJennShawJones or www.jennerationalhealing.com
Suzanne Storm - Sparked Mom
Sparked Mom is for every mom who’s ever thought, ‘I don’t know who I am anymore.’ Motherhood wasn’t meant to erase you, but it can feel like it has. Suzanne helps busy moms take simple, doable steps to feel alive, confident, and like themselves again—without losing the mom they want to be. Find her on IG at: @TheSuzanneStorm or www.suzannestorm.com