From Reactive to Confident: Breaking Parenting Cycles for Good with Full Mastery Graduates Cristina Johnson & Cayla Schultz

In this special joint episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with two incredible Fresh Start Family students, Cayla Schultz and Cristina Johnson, to share their inspiring transformations from overwhelmed, reactive moms to confident, connected parents. Cristina opens up about her journey through infertility, her introduction to positive parenting, and how shifting her mindset helped her break free from control-based tactics and embrace a relationship-first approach with her children. Cayla reflects on the early struggles of raising a strong-willed child while navigating postpartum challenges and her husband’s illness, and how discovering Fresh Start Family gave her the tools and hope she needed to parent with more peace. Throughout the conversation, Wendy, Cristina, and Cayla discuss the power of self-awareness, faith, and mentorship in creating lasting change. They share real-life examples of their kids thriving—demonstrating peaceful conflict resolution, self-confidence, and cooperation—proving that the hard work of shifting generational patterns is worth it. Now, as leaders in their own families and communities, both women offer encouragement to parents looking to trust the process, embrace repair when things don’t go perfectly, and step into their full potential as loving, confident caregivers. This episode is full of hope, wisdom, and tangible tools to help you parent with clarity, connection, and courage! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/270 📣 EXTENDED! - The Fresh Start Family Full Mastery Become a Parenting Coach 2025 registration is open for enrollment for a limited time! Head here to fill out an application and begin your journey today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices