EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 16 MIN
59: Do You Want to Live by Design or by Default? | 3 Steps to Intentional Parenting for LDS Moms of Teens
from Think New Thoughts · host Emily Ricks
In this episode, you'll learn the difference between living by design and living by default—and why that distinction can completely change your parenting, your relationships, and your peace of mind. I'll share a simple three-step process to help you recognize unintentional patterns, understand how they formed, and intentionally create the results you actually want. Whether you're trying to become a calmer parent, strengthen your relationship with your teenager, improve your self-talk, or simply live with greater purpose, this episode will help you move from reacting in the moment to living with intention. Stop Being Mean To Yourself: A Free Masterclass for Christian Moms who want to trade self-criticism for God's grace. We'll explore: Three things you might believe about yourself that God never actually said How your self-criticism might be bleeding into your parenting What can happen in your relationships when you change your inner dialogue. Register Now Book a Free Mini Session With Me Are you curious about coaching? Have you heard something on my podcast that resonated with you, but you're not sure how to apply it to your unique situation? Sign up for a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's chat! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.
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