This is an essential episode for parents of teens, particularly teen daughters. I have the privilege of talking with Nellie Harden, who brings a fresh perspective on building strong family connections, especially with teens during tough times like divorce. Nellie, a mom to four daughters and a trauma survivor, discusses how important it is to boost self-worth and confidence in young women. She shares her story of moving from chasing worth to becoming a coach, using these experiences to help families communicate better and lead with heart.
Nellie talks about the big shift in parenting as kids grow, from needing to guide every step to building life together. She’s big on making sure teens feel seen, heard, loved, and know they matter. Offering practical tips, she encourages parents to avoid power struggles and work together as a team, treating the family as a whole unit working towards a bright future. She emphasizes the magic of one-on-one time to build trust and keep communication open and honest.
For parents going through divorce, Nellie has some great advice on how to keep personal struggles separate from what you share with your kids. It’s about being real without getting into the nitty-gritty, ensuring the focus stays on constructive and positive interactions.
Tune in to hear how fostering vulnerability, curiosity, and genuine connection in conversations can bolster a teenager’s self-worth and strengthen family ties, giving everyone a better shot at navigating life’s ups and downs.
About the Guest:
Nellie Harden is a mother of 4 daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping women build a foundation of worth, esteem and confidence to live the life they were created for.
Her career has spanned from humpbacks to humans and includes decades studying personal, family, faith, and leadership development. When Nellie is not writing and speaking, she loves being outside with her crazy #happyharden crew and adventuring through all life has to offer.
For Nellie’s gift: https://www.nellieharden.com/resources
To connect with Nellie:
Website- https://www.nellieharden.com
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nellie.a.harden/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nelliehardenwriter
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nellieharden/
About the Host:
Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce.
Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".
Connect with Mardi on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4women
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