Alternate Title: "What to do when thoughts or beliefs no longer work for you." Everyone needs these ideas and this language in mind for the growth that life brings. Support the show

"There is so much power in understanding the bigger picture and feeling a little more personal connection the things we are expected to do." Support the show

If you were all alone on a deserted island, who would you be? 'Cuz the secret to genuine confidence and happiness is to be that person NOW. Quit hustling for approval, and let's figure out how to show up today. Support the show

"Even in your busy life I bet that there are higher, holier, more meaningful motivations behind a lot of the things you do and why you do them. Take the time to notice them, to ponder them. Think about the meaning of your routines and let that meaning fill you up." Support the show

"What if it's super easy to enjoy these school-aged kids for a REASON? What if their sweetness it gives you a leg up on your future parenting *if* you use this time to your advantage?" Support the show

"Maybe we *need* to dip down into that valley of apathy or sadness or melancholy in order to appreciate what it feels like when we have our magic. So appreciate those days when you're not all you should be. Lean into them - they can actually boost you to greater heights." Support the show

"We all do it - we subconsciously live small because of scarcity mentality, or that nagging Puritan view that something can't be too good. We live small because we're insecure or self conscious, or because we're waiting for a better time to fully show up in our lives. STOP IT. Live Large by soaking in the greatness of your life and letting it fill you so much that you overflow and give back to the world and the people around you." Support the show

"I no longer pour myself into my children in the hopes that they will one day be grateful; I pour myself into my children so that they can carry on the torch of nurturing and life sacrifice that raises all of humanity." Support the show

"If we get hung up on the small picture of something (that's not in our control anyway) we miss out on relationships, we miss out on connecting over our loved one's new interests & passion & light, we miss out on being a part of the positive things unfolding for them. "As you face the painful situation of loved ones wandering from your tribe, I urge you with my whole heart to find real-life happiness not only here in your relationship but also in the big picture by remembering ...

"Just because you've talked about something one time - even if it was a 'big serious talk' does not mean that they 'get it.' In fact, infrequent talks or 1-2 big talks or even the 'annual sit-down drug talk' gives way too much spicy attention to substances. Yeah that's right, I said spicy." Full show notes at www.alainajo.co Downloadable PDF of drug points at https://alainajo.co/drug-lesson-download/ Support the show

"Drugs are awesome. There's a reason people love them. If we keep that a secret from kids, we lose credibility when they figure it out. Let's help them have a healthy respect for the danger of this enemy." Join teen therapist Alaina Jo as she explains what she teaches her own children about drugs. After 15 years of experience with substance-using teens, her approach is unique. Show notes at www.alainajo.co Downloadable PDF lesson "The Drug Talk you Need to Have" is filled with practi...

Did you know that “Happy” can mean SO MUCH MORE than that top-of-the-world feeling? By expanding the view of what Happy is and where to find it, we open up to a more realistic-yet-enjoyable sort of existence. The sort that brings joy to real life, right now. See full show notes at www.alainajo.co Support the show