Ep 21: The Perfect Storm: Parenting through Puberty & Perimenopause with Kianna Carter, LICSW

📱 Send Us a Text Message! We’d love to hear from you! Please include your name and email address so we can reply. Don’t worry — this won’t sign you up for our email list. We’ll only use your info to respond to your question.When moms and teens face life’s big transitions together, emotions can run high—and communication often breaks down. Puberty and menopause create overlapping waves of change that can leave both feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or isolated. Without the right tools, these challenges risk driving a wedge between mothers and their kids, creating resentment, burnout, and emotional distance.But what if there was a way to navigate these turbulent times with compassion, clarity, and connection?In this episode, I’m joined by Kianna Carter, LICSW, a community mental health expert who works closely with adolescents and women across generations. Kianna dives into how setting loving boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and using intentional check-ins can prevent emotional burnout and build stronger family bonds—especially when life feels like a “perfect storm” of change.Resources & How to Connect with Kianna Carter, LICSWMindful Therapy GroupKids Mental Health Pierce County Kids Mental Health WashingtonPsychology TodayConnect with me:TikTokInstagramEastside Menopause & MetabolismAudio Stamps00:40 – Kianna’s journey from community mental health to supporting both adolescents and women across generations.03:10 – Menopause and puberty: a clash of identities and emotions.04:45 – How ‘do it all’ culture fuels shame in menopause.06:27 – Perimenopause triggers past trauma; self-compassion aids healing.08:57 – Spotting nervous system overwhelm and using somatic tools.16:43 – Setting firm, loving boundaries with teens.19:33 – Modeling emotional regulation as a parent.23:08 – Teen red flags signaling need for support.26:35 – Talking to kids about struggles without burdening them.29:23 – Boundary tools to prevent burnout for moms and teens.33:10 – Self-compassion helps moms model kindness and reduce shame.Thanks for listening. Find more info about Clearly Hormonal on the website or Instagram.