Working Moms Redefined

This episode of Working Moms Redefined gives listeners an honest and emotional look into what it’s really like to be a teenage girl today. Denise sits down with a group of high school juniors and seniors for a powerful conversation about teen mental health, anxiety, social pressure, school stress, friendships, sports, family expectations and the fear of failure.

These young women openly share the pressures they face balancing grades, jobs, athletics, relationships, college decisions and social expectations while still trying to figure out who they are. They discuss how anxiety in teenagers is often misunderstood, why many girls struggle to express emotions and what they wish parents truly understood about growing up in today’s world.

In this episode, we talk about:

Teen anxiety and mental health struggles
The pressure teenage girls face in high school today
Balancing school, sports, jobs, friendships and future plans
Fear of failure, judgment, loneliness and disappointing others
Why teenagers often feel unheard by adults
The importance of communication between parents and teens
How parents can better support teenage daughters emotionally
Why listening matters more than immediately trying to “fix” problems
Self-worth, people-pleasing and emotional overwhelm in teens
Growing up, identity and navigating the future as a young woman

This conversation is raw, insightful, relatable and incredibly important for parents, educators, mentors and anyone raising or supporting teenage girls. It’s a reminder that behind every “attitude” or shutdown moment is often a young person carrying more emotional weight than we realize.

If you’ve ever wondered what teenagers are really thinking and feeling, this episode offers a rare and powerful perspective directly from the voices of young women themselves.

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If you’ve ever felt like something in your body is “off”, low energy, lingering symptoms, or not quite feeling like yourself, this conversation will help connect some of the dots.

In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. John Kim to explore some of the hidden factors that can impact how women feel day to day from underlying infections to stress hormones and everyday nutrition choices.

Together, we talk about:

What hidden infections like Lyme disease and MCAS can look like, and why they’re often overlooked

How chronic stress and cortisol impact energy, weight, and overall wellbeing

The role of methylene blue and how it’s being used in functional medicine conversations

What a supportive, balanced breakfast actually looks like for sustained energy

Why whole foods matter and how to simplify nutrition without overwhelm

Dr. Kim brings a root-cause perspective to health, helping women move beyond surface-level solutions and better understand what their bodies may be signaling.

This episode is for the woman who is paying attention to her health, asking deeper questions, and ready to support her body in ways that feel sustainable and aligned.

Because feeling better isn’t about doing everything, it’s about understanding what matters most for your body.

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Pregnancy and birth can bring a unique tension for high-capacity women- the desire to be prepared, informed, and thoughtful… without feeling like everything depends on getting the plan exactly right.

In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Higgins, a doula and former labor and delivery nurse, who shares a perspective that is both empowering and deeply reassuring. Brittany helps women feel confident in their voice, supported in their decisions, and prepared for birth without being driven by fear.

Together, we talk about:

What birth advocacy really means from a doula’s perspective

The difference between being informed and feeling pressured or fearful

How the desire for control often shows up during pregnancy and birth

Ways partners and support people can help advocate during labor

Questions women can ask providers to feel more confident in their decisions

What support really looks like in the postpartum season

This episode is for the woman who wants to feel ready for birth, not because she can control every outcome, but because she understands her options, trusts her voice, and feels supported throughout the process.

Because preparation isn’t about fear- it’s about confidence, support, and knowing you are not navigating birth alone.

Connect with Brittany

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/britt.the.birth.doula/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brittany.higgins.7713/

Website: https://britt-the-birth-doula.com/

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This episode with Amy Hendrian resonated with so many of you, and we wanted to bring it back.

In this conversation, we sit down with Amy, business owner and mom of three, for an honest and relatable discussion about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract.

Amy shares her experience navigating the early days of divorce, the fears she carried for her kids, and how she has redefined what showing up looks like. We talk through the many “buckets” of life, from kids and work to friendships and self, and the ongoing tension of trying to be present for it all.

She also speaks to co-parenting with compassion, even when things do not align, and how she stays grounded in her identity and values while running a business and raising her kids. It is a reminder that so many moms are asking the same question, and the answer still holds true.

You’ll hear:

How she reclaims the title of “full-time mom”

What balance actually  looks like today

Why presence, not perfection, is what matters most

The guiding values that shape Amy’s approach to parenting and business

And one powerful message for any mom who feels like she’s falling short

If you missed this one the first time, this episode is worth a listen.

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Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined


Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!



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Youth sports are often about more than learning the game. They are opportunities for children to build confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the court or field.

In this episode, Denise reflects on the powerful role coaches play in shaping not only athletic ability, but also character, communication, and courage. She shares a personal moment with her daughter Sydney, who became emotional when Denise’s coaching style felt direct and firm on the court- a reminder that growth often requires learning how to hold both encouragement and challenge at the same time.

This conversation explores how great coaches:

Build confidence by recognizing effort and celebrating progress

Teach kids how to make eye contact and communicate clearly

Encourage children to stand up for themselves respectfully

Help young athletes take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do

Show kids how to handle correction without tying it to their identity

Create environments where mistakes become opportunities to grow

Denise also reflects on the balance between being supportive and being honest,  and why lifting up the “good jobs” matters just as much as helping kids develop discipline and responsibility.

Because the lessons children learn from coaches don’t stay in sports- they shape how they show up in friendships, classrooms, leadership roles, and eventually in their adult lives.

When coaches focus on developing the whole person, the impact lasts far longer than any season.

Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  

Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  

Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  
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