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The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee is your go-to space for strengthening relationships, gaining emotional clarity, and transforming the way you connect with your loved ones. Based on the powerful FOCUS framework—Facts First, Own Your Thoughts, Choose Your Feelings, Understand Your Actions, Shape Your Results—this podcast helps parents navigate the ups and downs of raising teens, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections. Join Taralee, a certified coach and relationship expert, as she shares p ...
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Episode 11 — More in Control, Less in Control: The Paradox That Sets You Free
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🎙️ Episode 11 — More in Control, Less in Control: The Paradox That Sets You Free What if one of the most powerful truths you could embrace… is a paradox? In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we explore a life-changing mindset shift: 👉 You are more in control than you’ve ever believed. 👉 And you have less control than you think. It sou…
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Episode 10: Talking with My Son About the Teen Years and Beyond
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In this special episode, I sit down with someone who knows my parenting better than anyone else — my 18-year-old son, Tyler. We talk honestly and playfully about the teenage years, what worked, what didn’t, and what helped him feel safe, seen, and supported. He shares candid insights every parent needs to hear — from the hardest parts of being a te…
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Episode 9: What If Anxiety Is Trying to Help You?
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Episode 9: What If Anxiety Is Trying to Help You? Anxiety doesn't mean you're broken - it means your brain is trying to protect you. But what if the way it's doing that is outdated, overreactive, or just plain confusing? In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we explore a whole new way of understanding anxiety—as a signal, not a stop si…
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Episode 8: When Your Teen Is Anxious and You Don’t Know What to Do
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What do you do when your teen is anxious and you feel helpless? In this heartfelt episode of The FOCUS Podcast, I sit down with my husband for a real and vulnerable conversation about parenting through anxiety. We talk honestly about what it’s like to watch your teen struggle and not know how to help, and the mistakes we’ve made along the way. We s…
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Episode 7: The Power of Emotional Safety: How to Create a Safe Space for Your Teen (and Yourself)
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Do your conversations with your teen often end in silence…or explosions? You're not alone—and there's a powerful reason why. In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we explore what emotional safety really means, why it matters so deeply for your relationship with your teen, and how you can begin creating it in everyday interactions. Tara…
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Episode 6: You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Human
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Ever feel like something is wrong with you because you’re overwhelmed, emotional, or just plain exhausted in your relationships? This episode is a breath of fresh air. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be human—and why your struggles don’t mean you’re failing. You’ll hear heartfelt stories from clients, get practical mindset t…
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Episode 5 – Unshakable Self-Worth: The Foundation for Better Relationships
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Episode 5 – Unshakable Self-Worth: The Foundation for Better Relationships Do you feel like you're doing everything you can in your relationships—but it's still not enough? Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to keep the peace, please others, or finally be seen. In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Taralee shares the truth that transformed her li…
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Episode 4: Own Your Thoughts: The Secret to Staying Calm When Your Teen Isn’t
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In Episode 4 of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee, we unpack step two of the FOCUS Model: Own Your Thoughts—a powerful shift that can radically change how you parent, even in the heat of the moment. You'll discover how your thoughts—not your teen’s behavior—create your emotional experience. Taralee shares relatable coaching stories, practical mindset …
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Episode 3: Parenting the Moment(and the Aftermath)with FOCUS
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Ever wish you had a reset button after a heated moment with your teen? Or a roadmap for navigating tough conversations without losing your cool? In this powerful episode, Taralee introduces two game-changing versions of her signature FOCUS framework: ✨ Reflective FOCUS — for those moments after the fact, when guilt or confusion creeps in. ✨ Real-Ti…
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Episode 2: The FOCUS Framework – A Roadmap to Reconnection and Mental Wellness
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If you’ve ever felt like your teen or young adult is shutting down emotionally, and you don’t know how to reach them, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt solo episode, parent coach Taralee shares her powerful FOCUS Framework: five key shifts that help parents reconnect with their struggling child, especially when anxiety, depression, or dist…
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In this first episode of The Focus Podcast with Taralee, I share the personal story behind my coaching practice, Peaceful Heart Journey, and introduce a powerful truth that has transformed how I work with parents: ✨ What you focus on expands. If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your teen, overwhelmed by the silence or daily struggles, this epi…
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