46 | She Thought It Was Too Late — Then the Phone Rang: A Conversation with a Mom

If you've ever felt like you're at your wit's end with your teen—constantly worrying, trying to control, but only pushing them further away—this episode is for you. Today, I'm sitting down with a mom (we'll call her Jessica) who was exactly where you are. She was anxious, exhausted, and desperate for connection with her daughter who was shutting down. But through anchoring in God's love, practicing simple communication skills, and surrendering control, everything changed. Her daughter went from shutting down to opening up. Toxic relationships fell away. Peace replaced fear. And her entire family was transformed—including her marriage. In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ How Jessica went from reactive and controlling to calm and connected   ✅ The power of using conversation starters and truly listening without fixing   ✅ How anchoring in God's love as His daughter changed her entire approach to parenting   ✅ Why surrendering control actually created space for God to work in her daughter's life   ✅ How building connection with her teen impacted her marriage and entire family dynamic   ✅ Practical parenting tips for moms who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected If you're wondering if it's too late or if change is even possible—this conversation will give you hope. Ready to experience this kind of transformation yourself? Join me for a FREE live Connect With Your Teen workshop on Monday, January 27th. In just one hour, I'll walk you through the exact steps Jessica used to go from constant worry to deep connection with her older teens. 👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/opt-in-cwyt-workshop Resources & Links  🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox? Weekly Newsletter ✨Instagram: @terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] 💬 Would you take 60 seconds to leave a Review so more moms can find the support they’ve been praying for. Listen on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you catch podcasts: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithYourTeensPodcast