Best Amy Fraughton | Life Coach Podcasts (2025)

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37. Struggling With Motivating Your Teen? Try These Tips to Finally Build More Internal Desire 21:57

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If your teen seems unmotivated or dependent on you to make every decision… the issue might not be their maturity. It might be how much control they feel coming from you—even if it’s based in love. In this episode, we’re digging into the unseen reason so many well-meaning Christian moms accidentally block their child’s confidence and motivation. You…

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36. The Tie Between Teen Behavior and Self-Worth - Christian Parenting Edition 19:16

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You don’t need to fix everything. You just need a better place to start. The Connected Mom Reset shows you how—for just $22. What if your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem? The truth is, most “bad behavior” isn’t rebellion—it’s a reflection of low self-worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually happening inside your child when …

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35. Heal Your Story, Help Theirs: Anxiety in Teens & Christian Parenting 25:11

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Sometimes the hardest thing to forgive… isn’t your child — it’s your own past. The truth is, many Christian parents carry pieces of their own story that are hard. Maybe it was control, neglect, or emotional distance. Those old wounds don’t just disappear — they quietly shape your parenting style, the way you respond to your child’s anxiety, and eve…

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34. Stop Forcing, Start Leading: How to Parent With Peace, Not Pressure 17:27

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You don’t have to be a “forceful parent” to parent with force. Sometimes it hides in a sigh, a tone, or that quiet look of disappointment we don’t even notice. But our kids feel it—and when they do, they pull away. In this episode, we’ll uncover the subtle ways fear sneaks into our parenting and how to replace it with calm, love-based leadership th…

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33. Why Your Struggling Child Won’t Open Up — And How to Rebuild Emotional Connection 23:55

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Have you ever tried to get your teen or young adult to open up—only to be met with silence or one-word answers? You’re not alone. Many Christian parents struggle to build connection when their child seems withdrawn, anxious, or distant. In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional parenting styles often backfire when a child is struggling, and …

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32. Tired of Your Entitled Teen? Try These Tips to Build Connection as a Christian Mom 23:11

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When a child acts entitled, it’s easy to see it as defiance or selfishness — but in this episode, we talk about a powerful truth: entitlement isn’t pride, it’s pain wearing armor. Beneath every “me-first” behavior is a child who feels empty inside, disconnected, or unseen. Drawing from both scripture and psychology, Amy explains how genuine connect…

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31. Eleven Ways to Prevent Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Illness in Your Teens 30:53

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As parents, nothing is harder than watching your child struggle with anxiety or depression. I know this firsthand—and I often look back wishing I had the tools and awareness I have now. In this episode, In this episode, I’m sharing the 11 most powerful things I’ve learned that parents can do to help prevent anxiety, depression, and mental illness i…

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30. Instead of Disappointment or Disapproval, Try These Tips to Finally Motivate Your Older Struggling Child 26:10

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Even the best Christian parents can slip into parenting from disappointment or disapproval—and it weighs heavier on kids than we realize. At the root of every struggle is the fear of “I’m not enough,” and when our children feel our disappointment, it reinforces that fear in their core. In this episode, we’ll uncover why disappointment isn’t a healt…

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29. Lessons from Charlie Kirk - 5 Principles to Build Connection and Strengthen Your Child’s Faith 26:38

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Have you been inspired over the last few days from Charlie Kirk, even though your grieving his loss? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons inspired by Charlie Kirk that can help you build connection, strengthen your child’s faith, and create a home where love and responsibility thrive. These aren’t just theories—they’re practical tr…

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28. Three Strategies to Build Connection With a “Brat” Teen as a Christian Mom 22:18

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking your teen is being a “brat”? The sass, eye-rolls, and pushback can be so frustrating—but what if their behavior isn’t defiance, but a signal of something deeper? In this episode, I’ll show you how shifting your perspective and energy as a mom can change the way you connect with your child—even in the hardest m…

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27. Enough Anxiety Already! Understanding Self Leadership to Finally End Your Own Pain 21:57

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Does your child’s behavior leave you feeling anxious or powerless? Many parents find their emotions rising and falling with what their kids are doing. In this episode, I introduce the idea of self-leadership—learning to manage your own emotions first so you can show up as a steady, confident leader in your home. We’ll explore how one person’s shift…

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26. Why Your Belief in Your Child is Always a Part of Their Healing as a Christian Parent, and 10 Ways We Can Do it Better. 32:43

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As Christian parents, we often underestimate just how much our belief—or lack of belief—shapes our child’s life. In this episode, I share why your opinion of your child is never neutral. Whether you communicate faith and confidence, or worry and doubt, it becomes part of their self-image. We’ll unpack five powerful reasons why believing in your chi…

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25. The Basics of How a Happy Christian Mom Affects Their Children with Sharon Lamar 44:00

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Ever feel like you're responsible for helping your kids to be happy? Or ever feel like your kids are the reason you're not happy? In this episode, I interview Sharon Lamar, life coach of the popular podcast, The Single LDS Woman, and we discuss the importance of each woman and mom to be able to navigate themselves to a healthier and happier place w…

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24. Why Accepting Your Kid Isn’t What You Think It Is… The Truth That Helps Your Depressed Teen 20:43

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Are you trying to walk the line between accepting your strugglling child, and also making sure they know that you don't approve? In this episode, we dig into why acceptance has nothing to do with you're approval. And how your disapproval is more damaging than we realize. But there is a way to love your child, be there for them, and show them that t…

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23. How Emotional Manipulation Creeps Into Christian Parenting—and What to Do Instead 29:18

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Have you ever said something to your child that sounded spiritual—but later wondered if it actually created more pressure than peace? In this episode, we’re talking about emotional manipulation in Christian parenting: what it looks like, why it’s often unintentional, and how it affects your child. You’ll learn the 3 most common ways Christian paren…

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22. Struggling With Your Teen? 4 Tips to Get Close Again as a Christian Parent 42:49

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Are you trying everything to get close to your teen or older child, but they just keep pushing back? It's actually so heart wrenching and painful... especially when you've always pictured raising your kids in a close loving family. In this episode, we explore what love is, what connection is, and the walls that may be blocking you from having a lov…

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21. How Joy and Play Can Heal Anxiety in Teens—and Strengthen Your Parenting Style 34:39

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What if the best way to build connection with your child isn’t more talks or tighter rules—but more fun? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Joy, a life coach who is amazing at being the fun mom who knows how to reconnect through play, laughter, and joyful moments. We explore why fun is often overlooked in Christian parenting, how it can ease anxi…

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20. Why Forcing Peace Doesn’t Work—and How Christian Parents Can Finally Find Real Joy and Clarity 22:07

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Have you ever tried to push your way into peace—only to find yourself right back in worry and frustration a few days later? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the Gold Zone—the emotional and spiritual space where God’s love, clarity, and confidence guide your parenting. When we parent from this place, our energy changes—and our str…

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19. The Truths About Perfectionism & Why it Isn't Helping Build Connection With Your Anxious Teen 27:40

4M ago27:40

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Is your desire to be a “good Christian parent” actually hurting your child? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden dangers of perfectionism in Christian parenting—and how it may be fueling anxiety, disconnection, and even spiritual confusion in your teen. We’ll explore how perfectionist parenting styles can create fear-based homes, damage self…

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18. Is Back to School Breaking Your Teen?—Don’t Miss What They Really Need 24:46

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Is your child already dreading going back to school—or shutting down before the first bell even rings? For many Christian parents, this season feels more like walking into battle than walking into a new beginning. If your teen or young adult struggles with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or just plain refuses to engage, you’re not alone—and it’s not …

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17. They Lash Out, You Shut Down: Break the Cycle with Christlike Parenting 25:12

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Have you ever felt personally attacked by your own child—whether through silence, sarcasm, blame, or explosive anger? These moments cut deep, often stirring old wounds and making us question our worth as a parent. In this episode, we unpack why these attacks feel so personal, how your child’s behavior is often rooted in inner emptiness—not defiance…

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16. Can You Build Connection and Still Expect Chores? Navigating Depression in Teens 27:19

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When your teen or older child is struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional shutdown, it can feel kindest to let them off the hook with chores or responsibilities. But what if that’s actually hurting their mental health more in the long run? In this episode, we unpack why responsibility—when introduced from the right energy—is not a punishme…

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15. Why Your Teen or Older Child Won’t Let You Help—And What Parenting Style Builds Trust and Connection Instead 17:36

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Have you ever poured your heart into helping your child—only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or outright rejection? If you're a Christian mom struggling to connect with a teen or young adult who’s battling anxiety, depression, or emotional withdrawal, you're not alone. In this episode, we're unpacking what’s really happening when your child does…

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14. Case Study - How One Christian Mom Helped her Teen Son 13:13

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In this powerful case study episode, I share the story of a mom who was deeply concerned about her high school senior. He was struggling with his identity, motivation, and future—and acting out in ways that left her feeling hurt, disgusted, and disconnected. From rude comments to emotional distance, she believed he was the problem. But through our …

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13. How to Move out of Fear Based Parenting as a Christian Mom 31:45

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In this episode, we’re diving into the everyday ways fear shows up in our parenting—through anger, control, perfectionism, worry, and even spiritual pressure—and how it quietly damages the connection we’re trying so hard to build. You’ll hear real-life examples of fear-based vs. love-based parenting, and how to start making small but powerful shift…

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12. When Christian Parenting Feels Heavy: Moving from Fear to Love.mp3 32:00

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You love your child—and you’re doing your best. But what if the pressure, guilt, and “should's” in your parenting are quietly pushing them away? In this episode, we unpack the powerful difference between parenting from duty or fear and parenting from love. I’ll share personal insights, scriptural truth, and a framework you can start using today to …

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11. Gold Zone Parenting: 10 Emotion-Filled Ways to Connect With Your Teen 27:38

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What if the way you feel while parenting matters more than anything you say? When your energy is calm, clear, and filled with love, you unlock something powerful in your relationship with your teen. In this episode, we’re diving into 10 practical ways you can love your child from what I call the Gold Zone—a place of joy, peace, healthy pride, conne…

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10. The #1 Shift to Make in Communication with Your Teen to Build Real Trust 20:09

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Have you ever tried to communicate with your teen, only to feel like you're talking to a brick wall—or worse, starting a war? In this episode, we're diving into what I call the Red Zone—those moments when either you or your child are too emotionally charged to have a meaningful conversation. You’ll learn how to recognize when you or your teen are i…

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9. Becoming the Trusted Parent: The Emotionally Safe Way to Communicate With Your Teen 20:56

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Ever wonder why some parents become their teen’s safe place—and others don’t, even when they’re trying just as hard? In this episode, we explore the unseen but powerful reason behind emotional disconnection between parents and teens. You’ll hear the story of a mom named Mary, whose son had emotionally shut down after experiencing deep loss. Despite…

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8. Why You Can’t Build Connection and How Trusting God Will Turn Things Around with Your Teen 27:06

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If you’re butting heads with your teen, feeling distant, or like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode is for you. We dive into the real reasons connection feels out of reach—and it’s probably not what you think. From emotional freak-outs to worry and judgment, we’ll look at how your energy shapes your relationship and how trust in G…

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7. Why Your Teen/Older Child has Big Emotions and 3 Ways Christian Parenting Can Help 29:58

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Do you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells with your child or young adult? Are their emotional outbursts unpredictable, overwhelming, or even scary? Whether your child explodes regularly or just has the occasional meltdown that leaves you shaken, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the powerful story of one of my c…

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6. The Top 2 Ways to Build Tangible Connection With Your Struggling Teen 24:29

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What if 7 hugs a day could prevent anxiety, depression, or even suicidal thoughts in your child? In this episode we dive deep into the healing power of tangible connection—and how it can radically transform your relationship with your struggling teen, and massively help them with their mental health. You’ll learn: -Why eye contact and healthy touch…

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5. The Massive Power of Emotional Connection with Your Teen/Young Adult Child 28:04

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Have you tried intentionally connecting with your older struggling adult, only to find that it backfires every time? Leaving you frustrated with your hands up and giving up? In this episode, we'll help you understand why that is happening and the best thing you can do to turn things around with that child that is struggling, and be able to help the…

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4. Want an Emotionally Healthy Teen/Young Adult Child? Here's How - The Gold Zone 19:20

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What do you do when you’ve tried everything—books, counseling, advice from friends—and your child still pulls away? In this episode, I share the real story of a Christian mom whose teenage daughter had become distant, disrespectful, and completely shut down. Despite her deep love and dedication, nothing seemed to work… until she discovered the miss…

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3. How to Build Trust With Your Teen/Young Adult Child - The Blue Zone 18:20

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What if the breakthrough you’re praying for in your relationship with your child isn’t found in trying harder—but in letting go? In this episode of The Parenting Connection, we’re diving into the transformative power of The Blue Zone—the emotional space where grace, trust, and surrender pave the way for deeper healing and real connection. If you’ve…

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2. 3 Ways Christian Parents Negative Emotions are Affecting Their Teens - The Red Zone 17:05

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You know that moment when they blame you… or they just won’t talk at all… or use that same disrespectful tone for the tenth time today. Your chest tightens. Your patience snaps. And before you even realize it—you’re in the Red Zone. Again. If you’ve ever wondered why your relationship with your child feels so tense, why communication seems shallow …

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1. Struggling With Your Teen/Young Adult Connection? Here's Why - Intro to The Miracle Cycle 14:01

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What if the chaos in your home isn’t just about your child—but about a cycle you didn’t even know you were stuck in? In this episode, I introduce you to a simple system I call The Miracle Cycle—a pattern that came together through prayer, study, coaching, and life experience. This cycle has helped me move through fear and anxiety faster, parent fro…

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0. Intro to Parenting Connection Podcast - Build More Connection, Communication and Trust 8:40

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“Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, wondering where things went wrong with your child—and desperately praying for a way to reach them before it’s too late?” In this first episode of The Parenting Connection, I open up about my own journey through some hard parenting years—when my kids were struggling and I felt helpless, anxious, an…

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Trailer to The Parenting Connection Podcast 2:03

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Do you have a child that is struggling? Or your relationship with your child struggling? Or would you like to just strengthen the relationship you have and get even closer? Listen to this short trailer that introduces the theme, purpose, and what is going to be shared in this podcast. If you’re ready to shift the energy in your home and build deepe…