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As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging – perfectionist – martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes me and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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I would love for you to join me as I work to undo these old patterns and evolve to create a more serene and accepting existence. (And you should know that I still want to ear flick the little knuckleheads {this includes my husband} when they don’t rinse a dish before putting it in the dishwasher — always a work in progress.)

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Summer Rewind #6 – How to Water a Teenager

  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
Like last week’s episode, this week’s Confession is another one of my most downloaded podcasts. I chose “How to Water Your Teenager” for our last post before I take a [...]
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Summer Rewind #5 – Control the Stuff Rather Than the People

  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
Team, this is one of my most downloaded podcasts. And like Ralphy and Randy’s Christmas Story after Thanksgiving, this episode feels just like a summer tradition at this point. A [...]
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Summer Rewind #4 – Happier Thanksgiving

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
Yes, Team, you heard that right. We’re playing a Thanksgiving rewind from November of 2021, but stay with me! Summer for TeamDePetris means a lot of family gathering. And, I [...]
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Summer Rewind #3 – If I Always Show Up for You…

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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Summer Rewind #2 – The Power of the PLAN

  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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Summer Rewind #1 – Selfish Guilt

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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2 Summer Challenges: Let’s Work on Mindset and Courage

  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
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