Description: Continuing from last week's episode, Jenny and Felicia dive deeper into teaching body consent and body safety as kids grow—from preschool all the way to the teenage years.
In Part 2, they tackle the tough conversations that arise as children get older. This episode moves beyond simple hugs to discuss online safety for kids, respecting digital privacy, and the crucial difference between "secrets" and "surprises." You'll also learn how to empower teens to set healthy boundaries in their friendships and early relationships.
You'll learn:
How to use everyday moments (like doctor visits) to reinforce body autonomy.
Why respecting a teen's digital privacy builds trust and safety.
The "Secrets vs. Surprises" rule: A simple tool to keep kids safe.
Practical scripts for talking to older kids about consent in dating.
Join us for this essential guide to raising kids who feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Resources:
*Here is the app that Jenny recommended for privately sharing pictures: Cluster
*Around 30:30 Jenny suggests an exercise of asking, “What are my goals?” to help guide us towards the specific actions we can take and conversations we can start having with our kids. Here are a few of the examples we suggest:
“I want my kid to be safe and responsible when they become sexually active.”
“I want my child to know without a doubt that they can come to me for the hard stuff.”
“All of my friends felt comfortable around my parents when I was a kid - I want to be that trusted adult for my kid’s friends too.”
*If you are looking for time to sit and really think about all of this, here is our tool to get a few “extra” minutes of time: 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!
Keywords: Body Consent for Teens, Body Safety Rules, Digital Privacy for Kids, Teaching Consent, Body Autonomy, Secrets vs Surprises, Parenting Teens, Healthy Relationships, Child Safety, Parenting Advice, Body Boundaries.
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of teaching body consent to your kids? You're not alone. In this episode, Jenny and Felicia promise a "no-guilt" zone as they dive into one of parenting's most important topics. They debunk the idea that consent is only for adults, showing how it applies to everyday interactions like forced hugs from relatives, tickling, and doctor appointments.
This conversation breaks down how to foster body autonomy and boundaries from an early age—long before the "sex talk."
You'll learn:
Why respecting a toddler's "no" (even with Grandma) builds trust for future, bigger conversations.
How to use correct anatomical terms to empower your child and remove shame.
Strategies for navigating awkward moments with family members who might not understand your boundaries.
Simple scripts for teaching kids that they are the boss of their own bodies.
Join us for a supportive conversation on building a foundation of safety and confidence that will serve your child for life.
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Is your holiday season filled with joy or just a really long to-do list?
In this episode, Jenny and Felicia share practical strategies for decluttering your holiday obligations to prevent burnout.
Learn how to identify your top three priorities—your "Holiday Non-Negotiables"—so you can confidently say no to everything else without guilt.
From reusing old family photos for Christmas cards to skipping the events that don't light you up, they offer actionable tips for simplifying your celebrations.
Tune in to find out how doing less can actually give you and your family more of the holiday spirit you crave.
Tool from this episode:
How do you stop the guilt from coming back after the crisis is over?
In Part 3 of the Bike Story, Jenny shares the final piece of her healing journey: learning to join hands with her inner critic instead of fighting it.
She introduces Mirror Talk as a tool for conflict resolution within yourself—a way to validate your fear while firmly guiding yourself back to the truth. This episode is a powerful conclusion to the series, showing how a simple shift in self-talk allowed Jenny to rewrite the story of a traumatic accident into one of resilience, leaving her with "unbreakable trust" in her own mothering.
The video Jenny recommends in this episode: Why Good Parents Feel Like Frauds (and what to do about it)
Here is a couple of simple tools so you can easily model this key conflict-resolution tool for your kids and how to get time for yourself as well:
Jenny’s Mirror Talk Scripts:
Worry - “I don’t know what I’m doing.”
“(Your name), you know your kid better than anyone else. That makes you the most qualified expert on your kid, even if you don’t understand every single thing about them.”
“Experts work together and ask for help. I am allowed to ask for the help I need to support my family.”
Frustration - “Ugh, mom fail!”
“(Your name), you are human and you are allowed to make human mistakes.”
“I do not have to be perfect to be a good parent.”
“I’m focusing on this one mistake, but here are all of the things that I did well that I deserve to give myself credit for…”
Anxiety - “Maybe I should have done something else instead.”
“(Your name), you did the very best you could, and that made a difference for your family.”
“When that happened, I nailed this one part of it...”
“I don’t know about __________, but I know a lot about ____________, and I used that wisdom to make the best decisions I could for myself and my family.”
Shame - “I can’t believe I did that. I’m such a bad mom.”
“(Your name), you are a good parent. PERIOD.”
“You care so much, and that’s why it feels bad when it’s not perfect… but you gotta remember that perfect was never an option.”
“I am still learning alongside my child. My child benefits by seeing my willingness to grow and keep trying, even when I make mistakes.”
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Keywords: Mirror Talk, Parent Guilt, Intrusive Thoughts, Parenting Trauma, Self-Talk for Moms, Resilience, Mom Badassery, Inner Critic, Self-Compassion, Healing Scripts, Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Confidence, Unbreakable Trust.
This episode is about what happens after you've held it all together. In Part 2 of the Bike Story, Jenny shares the crucial first steps she took to prevent trauma from taking root. She explains why tending to her "emotional wounds" with the same urgency as the physical ones was key. She gets practical, detailing the first two "critical practices" of her healing weekend: 1) Radically asking for and receiving help , and 2) Using simple energy work, like breathwork , to release the physical sensations of shock and guilt. This is the "how-to" for "clearing the plate" so you can show up as a present, energized mom, even after a crisis.
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Keywords: Parent Guilt, Intrusive Thoughts, Parenting Trauma, Mom Guilt, Post-Traumatic Growth, Healing, Resilience, Energy Work, Breathwork, Asking for Help, How to Process Trauma, Coping Skills, Mom Badassery, Self-Compassion.
How do you stop a traumatic event from becoming lasting trauma? This 3-part miniseries kicks off with Jenny sharing the raw, detailed story of a terrifying bike crash she had with her son.
In Part 1, you'll hear the details of the accident, the scary trip to the ER, and the immediate wave of parent guilt and intrusive thoughts that followed. This is a story about facing a parent's worst fears and the "mom badassery" that comes from choosing to heal.
This episode is for any parent who has faced a hard day and needs to know they're not alone. It lays the foundation for the specific tools Jenny used to navigate the aftermath—tools you can use, too.Sometimes we need a moment to catch our breath and just “not”. If you find yourself agreeing but don’t know how to get it…try this tool - completely free. 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!
Keywords: Parent Guilt, Intrusive Thoughts, Parenting Trauma, Mom Guilt, Scary Parenting Moments, Overcoming Trauma, Child Accident, Resilience, Healing, Post-Traumatic Growth, Mom Badassery, Self-Compassion, Self-Forgiveness, Bike Accident.
In this special solo episode, Jenny shares the single most powerful tool she credits with transforming her life: MirrorTalk.
If you've ever felt alone during a naptime battle , defeated by toddler toothbrushing , or crippled by self-doubt, this is the pep talk you need.
Jenny breaks down the simple, practical steps to turn your mirror into your own personal coach. Learn how to "call in" imaginary hype-people (like Cher!) to celebrate your wins and how to have a rational conversation with your fear to remind it who's in charge.
This is the how-to guide for changing your self-talk today.
Need help figuring out what can be taken off your plate so you have a moment to try out this technique? Try our free tool: 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!
Keywords: Mirror Talk, Negative Self-Talk, Positive Self-Talk, Parenting Tool, Parenting Hack, Mom Burnout, Toddler Tantrums, Toddler Toothbrushing , Self-Doubt , Self-Confidence , Overcoming Fear, Pep Talk, How to Be Confident, Parent Empowerment, Solo Episode
If you've ever called a solo trip to the grocery store a "vacation," we see you. We've done it too. It's the "laugh to keep from crying" energy that gets us through the day, and it's okay to cherish those small moments of peace. Yes, that quiet 10-minute drive after drop-off can feel like a slice of heaven.
We get it.
But in this episode, we honor those moments and we ask a bigger question: When did we start confusing "less chaos" with "genuine rest"?
Join us for a cozy, validating conversation as we gently unpack the 10 most common "mom vacations" that are anything but. This episode is for any mom who feels like she's running on empty—it's about honoring your exhaustion and starting a new dialogue about the real, soul-filling rest you truly deserve.
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Keywords: Mom Vacation, Breaks for Moms, Mom Burnout, Parental Burnout, Redefining Rest, Self-Care for Moms, Maternity Leave, Family Trips, Unrealistic Expectations, Overwhelmed Mom, Mom Guilt, Parent Empowerment, Real Rest.
How do you teach a child something as abstract as intuition? In this essential follow-up to their episode on parental intuition, Jenny and Felicia give you the tools to empower your kids to trust their own inner voice.
This episode provides concrete language and actionable strategies for navigating conversations about safety, strangers, and that "funny tummy feeling." Learn the simple, powerful phrase every child should know to handle tricky situations, and hear how to use role-playing to build their confidence.
You'll walk away with scripts you can use today to help your child become safer and more self-assured.Need support for yourself? A few moments to just “be”? Try 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!Keywords: Teaching Kids Intuition, Stranger Danger, Child Safety, Talking to Kids About Strangers, Body Safety, Empowering Kids, Trusting Their Gut, How to Keep Kids Safe, Parenting Tips, Child Development, "Funny Tummy Feeling," Parent Empowerment.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by parenting advice and questioned your own judgment, this episode is for you.
It's easy to lose touch with your own intuition when you're surrounded by external pressures and the "shoulds" of modern motherhood. The line between a gut feeling and a wave of anxiety can feel impossibly blurry.
In this deeply personal episode, Jenny and Felicia open up about two of the most challenging, intuition-led decisions they've made as mothers. Jenny shares the emotional back-and-forth of choosing a different academic path for her son, trusting his unique needs over the traditional timeline. Felicia recounts the fear and faith required to uproot her family for a major move, knowing in her heart it was the right choice despite the immediate upheaval.
Their stories serve as a gentle but powerful permission slip—a reminder that your deep, quiet knowledge of your child is your most reliable guide through parenting's toughest calls.
Need a moment of free time to find and listen to your intuition? We got you! 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!Keywords: Parental Intuition, Trusting Your Gut, Mom Gut, Fear vs. Intuition, Confident Parenting, Making Big Decisions for Kids, Parental Self-Doubt, Mom Guilt, School Readiness, Moving with Kids, Parent Empowerment.
In this powerful interview, we sit down with former client Tiffany to discuss one of the most transformative decisions a parent can make: taking a major life goal off the plate. While juggling pandemic parenting and fertility struggles, Tiffany had an "aha moment" where she realized the pursuit of a second child was causing more harm than good.
She bravely decided to pause that dream, unleashing an "avalanche of relief" that changed everything. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their own expectations. Learn Tiffany's simple but profound advice for finding clarity and peace: just try taking it off your plate, even for a little while.
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Keywords: parent empowerment, taking things off your plate, mom burnout, parental stress, life decisions, fertility struggles, one and done, only child, parent coaching, pandemic parenting, self-care, simplifying life, letting go.
Feeling the pressure from perfectly curated social media feeds? You're not alone. In this episode, Jenny and Felicia tackle the pervasive issue of social media pressure for parents, exploring how both the flawless "highlight reels" and the staged "real life" moments can fuel mom guilt, parental burnout, and a constant feeling of not doing enough.
They introduce a liberating new mindset: embracing the "Best Good Enough" season. This conversation is packed with tips for managing holiday and summer stress by letting go of the need for Pinterest-perfect moments. Learn why your kid might love bubbles in the backyard as much as Disneyland, why it’s time to ditch the overwhelming bucket list, and how to find genuine joy in what’s sustainable and valuable for your family. It's time to trade FOMO for fulfillment by creating your own definition of a successful and happy family life.
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Keywords: parenting podcast, social media pressure for parents, mom guilt, parental burnout, FOMO, Pinterest-perfect parenting, family values, simple kids' activities, managing expectations, holiday stress, sustainable parenting.
This episode of Perfectly Imperfect is a guide to effective parent advocacy. Hosts Jenny and Felicia dive into the essential strategies you need when communicating with the "experts" in your child's life, including doctors, teachers, and specialists. They address the common feeling of being put at the "kids' table" and provide a framework for ensuring your voice is heard and respected.
This conversation is filled with actionable advice on how to trust your parenting intuition, evaluate if your family's needs are being met, and build a collaborative support system. Learn to confidently share your unique expertise on your child to achieve the best outcomes for your family.
If you are feeling that parental overwhelm with all you have to juggle each day, we are here to help! Try our free tool 3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!
Keywords: parent advocacy, child advocacy, parent empowerment, talking to teachers, communicating with doctors, building a support team, special needs support, parenting intuition, self-advocacy for parents.
In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect, hosts Jenny and Felicia tackle a core issue for parents: losing yourself while caring for others. The solution? "Bake your own damn cake." They use this powerful metaphor to discuss the importance of self-care for parents, communicating in relationships, and overcoming the mindset that someone else is responsible for your happiness.
Through candid anecdotes and practical advice, this episode provides tools for anyone struggling with mom burnout, holiday stress, or feeling unappreciated. Learn how to identify your needs, ask for what you want, and take empowered action to create the joy you deserve. This is a must-listen for parents ready to move from resentment to empowerment.
Check out our quick tool to getting more time to figure out what you really want:3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!
Welcome back to the Perfectly Imperfect podcast!
To kick off Season 2, we’re sharing the story you’ve been asking for: how we actually met and created the Parent Empowerment Movement. Join us, Jenny and Felicia, as we travel back 20 years to our college days, where a peer counseling program didn't just give us invaluable skills—it made us family (literally, there’s a whole “grandma” story involved!).
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Our surprisingly similar paths through mid-college crises and into the world of early childhood education.
The pivotal moments as teachers and directors that shaped our passion for supporting families.
How a simple act of community care during the pandemic became the catalyst for our coaching business.
Our core mission: helping parents shed unrealistic expectations, release the guilt, and embrace the power of being perfectly imperfect.
Tune in for a dose of friendship, vulnerability, and the reminder that you're already doing a great job.
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Admit it: The phrase 'relaxing family vacation' sounds like a cruel joke sometimes, right? If your trips involve more mom burnout and mental load than margaritas and me-time, you NEED this episode from the Parent Empowerment Movement.
We're calling BS on the idea that family vacations are solely for delighting tiny humans or appeasing tricky relatives. It's time to talk about real strategies so you don't return from vacation needing a vacation!
Find out why mom self-care on vacation isn't a luxury, it's your survival gear! We spill the tea on navigating everything from extended family travel to the special kind of chaos that is Disney World with kids. Get tips to reduce the ridiculous mental load of vacation planning and become a delegation ninja (make someone else figure out dinner!).
Instead of whispering 'never again' under your breath after every trip, learn how demanding your slice of the vacation pie leads to actual happy memories and way less exhaustion. Hit play for a reality check, zero judgment, and total permission to make yourself a priority in the next round of family vacation planning. You deserve it!
Here is a a simple way to get started:
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Felt more like a hot mess than 'Mom of the Year' lately? If you're tired of the guilt that follows tough parenting days and big emotions, you're definitely in the right place.
Discover the surprising strength in dropping the 'perfect mom' act – learn how apologizing to your kids after a slip-up, narrating your feelings (yep, even the grumpy ones!), and visibly taking breaks actually builds connection and teaches resilience. We explore how modeling real coping skills, not pretending, is where the true parenting magic happens (plus, get quick recs for great kids' books on emotions!).
So, if mom guilt is knocking, parenting stress feels high, or you're just tired of pretending, tune in for a dose of validation and a reminder that it's okay to have off weeks. This episode is all about embracing real motherhood, mess-ups and all, and finding the strength in simply being human alongside your kids.
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Book recommendations for big emotions:
Felicia's
Jenny's
2. Weather Together (part of the Not Quite Narwhal series)
What happens when mom tears start flowing... right at the dinner table? Jenny shares a powerful story about a tough week, culminating in crying in front of her preschooler and the astonishingly wise words he offered. This sparks a crucial conversation between Jenny and Felicia about ditching the 'tough mom' act and embracing emotional honesty in parenting.
Tune in as they explore and dismantle the myth that moms always need to be strong for their kids, sharing real-life examples of navigating big emotions—both their own and their children's—in the moment. You'll learn simple techniques, like narrating your feelings out loud, which effectively model healthy coping strategies for your little ones. Discover the surprising benefits of letting kids see you authentically work through feelings like sadness or frustration.
Jenny and Felicia also discuss how apologizing for parenting mistakes actually builds respect and trust, rather than signifying weakness. Furthermore, the episode delves into understanding the important link between your emotional state and your child's behavior, showing how parental self-regulation ultimately helps everyone in the family.
Feeling the weight of mom burnout or struggling with how to handle your own parenting stress? This episode offers validation, practical strategies, and proof that showing your true self is one of the best gifts you can give your child.
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Tired of feeling like you have to do everything perfectly just to be a “good mom”? You’re not alone — and in this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, we’re continuing the conversation that gives you permission to lower the bar and breathe. Whether you're navigating sick days, messy homes, or the mental load that never ends, this episode is your reminder that rest, imperfection, and asking for help are all forms of strength.
Thriving doesn’t always mean doing more — it means doing what matters most. We offer practical tips for managing your plate when it seems like nothing can be dropped, and we wrap it all in encouragement to let go of the cape, lean into your own resilience, and embrace who you are — not who you think you should be.
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Are you a mom who's stretched thin and constantly feeling like you're falling short? You're not alone—and you're not failing.
In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, Jenny and Felicia get real about the messy, exhausting, and totally normal seasons of motherhood where thriving feels impossible—and survival is a win. Whether you're solo parenting, navigating a major life change, or just overwhelmed by the daily juggle, this is your permission to hang up the Supermom cape and say, "Not today."
We get honest about the emotional toll of trying to do it all, and why giving yourself permission not to is one of the healthiest choices you can make. We talk about what it means to let go of unrealistic expectations and redefine what "being enough" really looks like.
This heartfelt and relatable episode is a must-listen for moms seeking real talk, validation, and encouragement. Hear our personal stories of navigating big life shifts, caring for sick kids, and getting through everyday meltdowns so you can better navigate your own seasons of stress with less guilt and more self-compassion.
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