Life Coach BFF Show for Midlife Women - Thrive in Midlife, Women Over 40, Women Over 50, Goal Setting, Navigating Menopause, Purpose Driven Life, Faith, Systems

118 | Are You Overcome With Anxiety Each Sunday Just Thinking About the Week Ahead? 5 Ways to Get Past the Sunday Scaries

BFF, do you battle the Sunday Scaries? If so, you are so not alone. According to a Reader's Digest article, written by Leslie Finlay, polls say 75% to 80% of people experience these scaries. As a mom of a teen, I feel sometimes feel pressure on Sunday evenings to make sure I have a meal plan, clean uniforms, and lunch items for the week. The article names 5 ways to prevent the Sunday panic, and we're covering them on episode #118 of the podcast Life Coach BFF Show.
Thank you for being here with me today! I love you, and Jesus loves you even more!
Don't forget... the doors to join Cub BFF, our online membership for moms, will be closing January 31st. I hope you will decide to join us on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Mondays of each month @ 12:00pm CST.
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

117 | Struggling to Find Time for Self Improvement, Growth and Community? You Too Can Benefit From Joining a Women’s Online Community: What Our Members Are Saying

Hey BFF! We have a BIG announcement on today's episode of Life Coach BFF Show. The doors are now open in Club BFF, our online community for moms of teens. If you are struggling to find time for self Improvement, growth, and community... this may be for you. Reminder- the opportunity to join will end January 31st. More info in this episode.
Also, there are 4 questions or comments from you, my BFF, and we're getting to the bottom of them all. Let's GO!
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

116 | Are Your Thoughts Causing Feelings of Guilt, Robbing You of Peace, and Wreaking Havoc on Your Mind? Author, Stephen Arterburn - Every Believer’s Thought Life

Hi Friend! Welcome back to Life Coach BFF Show! We're discussing our thoughts with author, Stephen Arterburn... we all have them! STEPHEN ARTERBURN is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the number one nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live!, which is heard and watched by more than two million people on nearly two hundred radio stations each week. He is also the host of New Life TV, a web-based video channel dedicated to transforming lives through God’s truth; the founder of the Women of Faith conferences,
attended by more than five million people; and a bestselling author. With more than eight million books in print, he has been writing about God’s transformational truth since 1984.
 
Every Believer’s Thought Life: Defeating Destructive Mental Patterns to Gain Victory Over Temptation (Salem, January 10, 2023), New York Times bestselling authors Stephen Arterburn and Marcus Brotherton teach us how to take our thoughts captive, identify the root of our struggle and structure our lives in a way that facilitates biblical mental health. 
Thanks for Listening!
I love you,
Heather
 
Stephen Arterburn  ONLINE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSteve/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveArterburn?s=20&t=PwGHe9enC1td1uF2SDC2tA 
Website: https://newlife.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4c-ZBhAEEiwAZ105RTP2gyfgAynsQ8shFOiyLhi_AAORfETdaSE7CUP65b7oYOv5515_vhoCD4MQAvD_BwE 
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.

115 | I’m Making Plans For the New Year and the 2 Things I’m Definitely Leaving Behind in 2022

Hi BFF! I'm so here for a new year. Not because the previous one was bad, because it was truly amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better year. I had some experiences of a lifetime, published a book, got to see friends I haven't seen in years, made new friends on the podcast Life Coach BFF Show, made appearances on CNN Headline News... I could go on and on! I'm just so incredibly grateful! But today I'm concentrating on my plan going forward, and I would love to hear your thoughts too. Let's get to it!
Thanks for listening!
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109 | Elliot Kallen - A Brighter Day, Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To Helping Teens Manage Depression and Stress. : Depression In Teens, Teen Suicide, and Ways We Can Identify Both and Prevent
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

114 | Is Your College Student Home for the Holidays and Disturbing the Rest of the Family? Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your College Student

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hi friend! Today, we're tackling more questions and comments on Life Coach BFF Show and going to try and do this in 23 minutes or less! Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your College Student, ”Only Mama Who”, & Sharon’s Sugar Cookie Recipe- Here we go!
 
Sharon's Sugar Cookie Recipe
-1 cup shortening or 1 cup softened butter (I use half of each)
-2 cups sugar
-2 eggs
-2 teaspoons vanilla
3-1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour
Cream shortening and sugar on low speed with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour a little bit at a time.
Wrap cookie dough in plastic wrap and store in fridge for 2 hours to overnight. Roll about 1/4 inch thick, cut out cookie shapes and bake on an uncreased cookie sheet at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Tops will not be browned. Remove from hot cookie sheet after cooking 3 minutes.
Decorate with frosting and sprinkles when completely cooled.
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

113 | Mama, I’m Being Interviewed by Gabe Cox on Goal Driven Moms Podcast: We’re Creating New Habits in Transitions of Life as You Continue to Work Toward Goals or God-Given Ideas

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hi Friend! Time to giggle! You will not be able to listen without smiling... I promise! I'm your BFF Heather Pettey, and as always, I'm so happy you are here for episode 113 of Life Coach Bff Show. My friend, BFF Gabe Cox, interviewed me on her podcast Goal Driven Moms over the summer. We discussed goals that I've set, and how they were really God-given ideas. We also talked about why we should be less afraid and more like Ralph Bunche!
Put your earbuds in, and let's GO!
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 

112 | Two Moms Preparing for The Holidays Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually in Arizona and Tennessee: The Placenta Craze!

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hi Friend! Time to giggle! You will not be able to listen without smiling... I promise! I'm your BFF Heather Pettey, and as always, I'm so happy you are here for episode 112 of Life Coach Bff Show. My friend Stephanie Pletka is joining me for some girl time, so get ready. We're preparing for the holidays, and discussing the placenta craze. Would you ever consider doing this? Aren't you curious? Put your earbuds in, and let's GO!
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

111 | Jeremy and Caroline Walker- Does Your Teen Dream of Being a Pro Athlete? How You Can Best Support Your Athlete- *Bonus* Hear How Faith Comes First in This Couple’s Life!

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hey Mama, thanks for joining me for episode #111 of the podcast LIFE COACH BFF SHOW!
Does your teen have aspirations to be a pro athlete? Baseball player, Jeremy Walker and wife Caroline, share Jeremy's experiences in becoming a high level player. Jeremy gives great insight on what it's like to be drafted by the Atlanta Braves while still a student in college, and the dedication involved in excelling in a sport. Jeremy dives into how a parent can best support their teen. The couple also mentions the role faith plays in their lives. You will love these two and look forward to hearing more from this pair!
I love you,
Heather
 
Instagram @JeremyWalker12 https://www.instagram.com/jeremywalke..
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

110 | Is Your Teen Ungrateful? Two Things Moms Can Teach Their Teens to Say Everyday to Promote Gratitude

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hi Friend! This is a 3 in 23 day in episode 110! I will answer or discuss 3 comments or questions from you in 23 minutes or less. Here we go-
*Bonus-Two Things Moms Can Teach Their Teens to Say Everyday to Promote Gratitud
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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.
 
 
 

109 | Is Your Teen Just Depressed or Could They Be Suicidal: Talking With Elliot Kallen on Ways We Can Identify Both and Prevent Teen Suicide

Life Coach BFF Show | Heather Pettey
Hi Friend, Elliot Kallen is joining us on Life Coach BFF Show to discuss depression in teens and teen suicide. He points out some of the warning signs and ways we can hopefully identify a potentially dangerous situation in order to  prevent a bad ending.
Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress.
Elliot and his wife started the nonprofit in 2015 in memory of their youngest son, Jake, who committed suicide at 19.
Every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, stress, and the feeling of helplessness. Because of their mental health issues, thousands commit suicide, making it one of the leading causes of death among teens in the US. 
Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn about their child's mental problems, and sometimes it's too late to take action.
A Brighter Day aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them.
They have helped thousands of teens deal with mental health issues while still allowing them to retain their privacy and dignity.
Elliot is also actively involved in several other nonprofit organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, and Congregation B’nai Shalom, for which he has helped raise millions of dollars. 
For nearly 30 years, he has also run a wealth management firm, Prosperity Financial Group, which helps individuals achieve their retirement goals and uniquely invest their assets.
is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress.
Elliot and his wife started the nonprofit in 2015 in memory of their youngest son, Jake, who committed suicide at 19.
Every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, stress, and the feeling of helplessness. Because of their mental health issues, thousands commit suicide, making it one of the leading causes of death among teens in the US. 
Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn about their child's mental problems, and sometimes it's too late to take action.
A Brighter Day aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them.
They have helped thousands of teens deal with mental health issues while still allowing them to retain their privacy and dignity.
Elliot is also actively involved in several other nonprofit organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, and Congregation B’nai Shalom, for which he has helped raise millions of dollars. 
For nearly 30 years, he has also run a wealth management firm, Prosperity Financial Group, which helps individuals achieve their retirement goals and uniquely invest their assets.
Thanks for listening- this was a tough one!
Connect with Host Heather Pettey:
Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com
Speaker Request HereInstagram @HeatherPettey_Facebook: @HeatherPettey1
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Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller)Facebook Group: @midlifemoxieWebsite: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com
Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice!
*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.