The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast Episode: How to Show Up as the Parent
You Want to Be | Part 3 Hosts: Erin & Chris Audience: Parents of teens
and young adults Keywords: parenting teens, parenting young adults,
parent burnout, intentional parenting, emotional regulation, showing up
as your best self
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[INTRO]
Welcome to The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast with Erin and Chris — where
we explore the real challenges parents and families face, especially
while parenting teens and young adults. Our mission is to help parents
build clarity, confidence, and emotional leadership so they can create a
family culture rooted in purpose, connection, and growth.
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Erin: When we get lost in scrolling on our phones or negative inner
dialogue, our energy gets totally drained. We become crabby and
exhausted. But when we show up on purpose and are intentional about our
next step, we feel so much better.
Chris: And the best part is — how we show up affects everyone around us.
Our kids, our partner, our family environment. Our energy shapes the
home.
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[CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS]
Erin: Resistance shows up most when we’re going after something
meaningful. The bigger the life we want, the bigger the resistance we
face.
Chris: Motivation doesn’t usually come first. Momentum comes after we
take action. When we follow through, that’s when confidence grows.
Erin: As parents, our kids feel our energy. We don’t have to be perfect
— but we do want to be present and intentional.
Chris: Showing up as your best self isn’t about pretending. It’s about
practicing. Every day, every conversation, every moment.
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[THE 5 STEPS TO SHOWING UP AS YOUR BEST SELF AS A PARENT]
1) Minimize distractions and normalize resistance
2) Reconnect with your values and what matters most
3) Get clear on the result you want from the moment
4) Remember your deeper “why”
5) Visualize how you want to show up today
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[DAILY PRACTICE: THE FEEDBACK LOOP]
At the end of each day, reflect: - What went well today? - Where did I
show up the way I wanted to? - What didn’t work? - What’s one small
adjustment I can make tomorrow?
Small daily awareness leads to powerful long-term change.
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[ACTION STEP FOR PARENTS]
Before your next important conversation, pause and ask: “Who do I want
to be in this moment?”
Reconnect with your values, your why, and the outcome you want — then
step into that version of yourself.
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[RESOURCES]
Life Coaching for Parents:
https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents
Teen Life Coaching Program:
https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/teen-coaching
Life Coaching for Young Adults:
https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/young-adult-coaching
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[OUTRO]
Thank you for being here. If this episode brought you hope or clarity,
please share it with another parent who could use encouragement today.
Our mission is to help families find their purpose — and it starts with
you.
