Category: Life Coaching for Parents

I feel bad for not playing with my kids

Episode #105 Question of the  Day:   Dear Torie,  I feel bad for not playing with my kids. They are super cute 5 and 8 year olds who happily live in the moment. I would love to be more like them. When they ask me to play, I TRY to say yes, but either I … Read more…

Preparing your teen to leave the nest

Episode #104 Preparing your teen to leave the nest Question of the Day:  Dear Torie,  My first born is a rising senior. We are heading into a BIG year with college applications, tours, SAT tests, in person school and extracurricular activities. There’s a lot to think about and a lot to process. This time next … Read more…

Which extra-curricular activities are most important?

Episode #102 – Which extra-curricular activities are important to prioritize? Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, Everything is opening back up again and I am excited but a bit overwhelmed. I’ve got 3 kids: ages 8, 10, and 13 and all of sudden, there are so many choices! Summer camps, Science camps, Sports camps, Swim … Read more…

Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood

Episode #101 – Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood   Question of the Day:  “My oldest child is going off to college in the fall. I’ve got two more teens following soon, and I’m a wreck. I have LOVED being a mom. I’m excited for them but so sad for me. I feel like I … Read more…

100th episode special – 7 energy levels

Episode #100!! So exciting! Thank you for accompanying me on this journey. Special Episode: Instead of answering a listener question, I thought I’d walk you through some of my parenting a-ha moments that shifted my energy. I’m going to tell you 7 stories of my personal transformations that I’m sure you will resonate with. I’m … Read more…

Nobody appreciates all the work I do!

Episode #97 – “No one appreciates all the work I do.” Question of the Day: Dear Torie  “No one appreciates all the work I do. I am so sick of giving, giving, giving and not getting any help or recognition in return. I have 3 capable kids and a competent husband and yet they still … Read more…

How much energy do you spend trying to prove you are good?

Episode #94  is everything I wish I had known before I became a mom. I was happy. I loved my kids and being a mom. But the anxiety, fatigue, irritability and chronic pain told me there was more going on beneath the surface that needed my attention. As I learned more about life coaching and … Read more…