Episode 41: Learning to Trust

Episode 41: Learning to Trust

I have a friend who has always made "crazy" decisions, like working for questionable startups and jumping off tall buildings. One day, I realized that I always looked at him with awe not because of...
Episode 40: Dealing with Trauma

Episode 40: Dealing with Trauma

When something happens to us — either an ongoing traumatic experience or a single incident — there are many ways to deal with it. I read something recently that reminded me of what happens to us...
Episode 39: The #1 Thing That Helps Me Stay Patient with my Kid

Episode 39: The #1 Thing That Helps Me Stay Patient with my Kid

When kids are having a tough time, they don't come to us and calmly say, "I am struggling and could use some assistance." They melt down, they sass . . . basically, they push every...
Episode 38: The Gifts of Anger

Episode 38: The Gifts of Anger

Many of us label various emotions as "good" and "bad." Joy is "good" and anger or sadness are "bad." In this short episode, I share how I realized that I judged anger as "bad" and...
Episode 37: Accepting Imperfection and Learning to Apologize

Episode 37: Accepting Imperfection and Learning to Apologize

Studies show that good parenting and good relationships don't come from being perfect. They come from repairing when we mess up. Today, we're talking about apologizing to our kids and accepting our own imperfection. Contact...
Episode 36: Why is it hard to ask for help?

Episode 36: Why is it hard to ask for help?

This month, we're talking about accepting help and coping with pity. Why do we have such a hard time accepting help? Contact Sara  Mighty + Bright's Instagram @mightyandbrightco Transcript:[00:00:00] Today, I'm continuing the conversation about...
Episode 35: When someone is NOT actually helpful

Episode 35: When someone is NOT actually helpful

There are people who truly want to help, and then there are "grief tourists" who are in it because helping makes them feel good about themselves. What do you do when you've got a grief...
Episode 34: How to move past fear and ask for help

Episode 34: How to move past fear and ask for help

Asking for help is vulnerable. What if we open ourselves up for help and no one shows up? Today, let's talk about how to move past fear and ask for help when we need it....
Episode 33: Pity, Empathy, and Sympathy

Episode 33: Pity, Empathy, and Sympathy

"I don't want anyone's pity." Ever said that to yourself? This month, I'm talking about accepting help, and what keeps us from accepting us. Today, it's about the difference between pity, empathy, and sympathy — and...