Reframing Me
So many prepare us for the transition to motherhood, but no one prepares us for how hard the transition out is, and once our kids become teens, it also can feel very solitary. The issues we face with teens are often ones we need to talk about, yet feel we can't or shouldn't. Together, we can create a community of women who, faced with growing children and changing families, are relearning how to mom, and relearning who they are as women. Grounded in family communication theory, join Dr. Jennifer Brubaker to have those conversations to help you better understand this new chapter of your life. Episodes focus on both family communication with our teens and reflection and self discovery. Dr. Brubaker has her Ph.D in Communication Studies and is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she has taught for 17 years. Prior to UNCW, she taught at The Ohio State University, Kent State University and the University of Toledo. Originally from Ohio, Jen lives in Wilmington, NC, with her husband, three children, three dogs, cat and a menagerie of small animals. She loves spending time with her family, traveling and all things fitness, sports and wellness. Reach out with your questions, issues or experiences to begin the conversation. Or reach out to say hi and let me know you’re listening :) Join the Reframing Me: The Podcast Community Facebook group to connect with others who are looking to relearn how to parent, now that their kids are teens, and rediscover who they are as women, beyond the framework of motherhood. Send emails to jen@reframing-me.com; or on socials: Reframing Me on FacebookAND join the Facebook group Reframing Me: The Podcast Community; @reframingme on Instagram; Reframing Me on YouTube @reframingme on TikTok
Reframing Me
Our Goal-Setting Journey: Part 1
Embarking on the journey of manifesting our dreams and goals requires a strategic approach, especially in a society where New Year's resolutions often fall by the wayside within weeks. Research shows that vague or unattainable resolutions contribute to this trend. Armed with my desire to do some goal setting, and an opportune astrological alignment – Mercury out of retrograde – to harness the energy of the universe and manifest our desires, we are going to set our goals together. Throughout the month, I'll guide you in breaking down your aspirations into manageable steps. Starting with the foundation, we emphasize the importance of goal setting. Goals, as dreams with deadlines, provide direction, purpose, and control in our lives. We'll explore the psychological concept of manifestation, backed by research on goal-setting theory, which supports the effectiveness of SMART goals – specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Join us in this month-long journey, utilizing the planets' alignment and the depth of winter to turn our aspirations into reality. In today's initial step, we invite you to start with a journal entry, contemplating the life you want to manifest and challenging any limiting narratives. Let's replace doubts with stories of our triumphs, beginning this transformative goal-setting journey together.
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