This episode will inspire you to fight your inner critic and discover your inherent worth. Becky is the owner and editor of Latter-Day Woman Magazine, but she didn't start that way.  Her inner critic used to tell her that she was dumb. In this episode Becky will take you through her journey of transformation.  Listen and learn about what she did to change that hurtful inner dialogue.    Episode Transcription: Hey, everyone, I am so excited to be back with you for season three. This season is...

In this episode we discuss how these deficits occur and what we can do about them.  We can't go back to our mothers ans ask them to fix the deficits they created when we were infants, but we can heal the deficits that are within us that will pass to our children. This episode provided 4 actionable steps that you can begin taking today to make a difference and change generational patterns.  

Have you ever felt alone in a group of people?  What about when you are with your family, together yet completely isolated?  One of the biggest misconceptions is that is if you are spending time together as a family you are attached.  In this episode we dive into the importance of mother and child bonding. What does a home look like where there is a strong attachment? What does a home look like when there are bonding deficits? What can we do if our relationships are struggling? Listen and...

Did you know that harmful family patterns are nor always extreme?  It is not always a story of a father that abuses his children, or a mother who is beaten.  Sometimes family patterns are much more subtle, but still harmful. Patterns like: lack of empathy, poor communication, perfectionism, fear, and criticism can really cause a lot of pain and heartache for members in a family. This episode dives into 5 different common family structures and looks at the dysfunction of each.  It is my hope...

Did you grow up in a home with a parent who struggled with depression?  If so this episode may help bring understanding and hope.  Depression is traumatic to children and is a form of generational trauma that passes to future generations through what is called Traumatic Response.  Children who do have a caregiver that is depressed are 4x more likely to face depression themselves, and a variety of other struggles.    

Did you know that Denial can be a generational pattern that is taught.  Dive into this episode where we learn about the theory of denial.  How it shows up in families and what we can do to stop it.  

Are you tired of feeling out of control when something unexpected happens?  Do you want to be able to manage large emotions despite the pull of hard things?  If so, I think you will enjoy this episode where I teach you an new tool called the P-I-N-G Model. When outside circumstances try to throw us for a loop, we can take action and do something about it.    

Are you struggling with this Pandemic?  Thoughts of: homeschooling is not for me, I'm tired, I need a break, just get me out of this house, I see the danger but I am tempted to go out anyways, lonely, disconnected, sad. You are not alone.  This is a trying time for all of us.  In this episode I give you 4 tips on how to make Covid-19 less traumatic for you and for your children. As always, I would love to hear your feedback. Stay safe!

Wow!  I made it.  There were amazing moments, and moments of struggle, but yesterday marked the 1 year anniversary and birthday of this podcast. In this episode: 1) A brief history of how this podcast came about. (3:16) 2) How the podcast has changed over the past year (3:46) 3) The fears I had to face to keep going. 4) The success that I saw. 5) Listen and find out how to get the 3 free birthday gifts (13:38) Link to free gifts   I'm so excited for what the future will bring.  Link to...

Are you feeling a little disconnected?  Have you noticed that you have a decreased ability to handle stress? Have you noticed that you aren't as productive as usual?  All of these can be linked to the lack of connection we are facing with the new rules about social distancing.  In this episode: 1) Learn about the impacts of social distancing. Learn about an interesting study done on babies and connection (2:50) 2) Learn about the harm of disconnection. (5:50) 3) Learn about the 3 dimension of...

Do you use sarcasm with your friends, family or co-workers? In this episode we discuss the harm of sarcasm and how we can break this habit to improve our relationships. This episode includes: Why we use sarcasm (5:49) The harm of sarcasm (9:47) How to begin breaking the patterns of sarcasm (12:45) Ah-ha Challenge: 15:50   Follow me: Instagram @sparkpodcast Facebook: @sparkpodcasts website: Normazaugg.com  

Have you felt your emotions shift because of the Coronavirus Pandemic? I sure have, especially this past week as churches have been closed, public events have been shut down and universities have moved to online only.  How do we stay calm as parents during times like these and parent from a place of faith instead of fear.  In this episode learn about: Some characteristics of fear based parenting (1:56) What would fear based parenting look like (4:32) What children pick up (5:47) Steps parents...

Did you grow up in a home that used fear based parenting?  Does it still impact you today as an adult?  In this episode learn: Three indicators that will help you determine if this was used in your home. (4:30) What unspoken messages does fear based parenting send to children.  (7:55) The dangers of fear based parenting. (9:10) Actionable steps we can take to change the patterns that are left behind. (12:00) Ah-ha Challenge (14:26)      

Have you ever wondered if your wounds are generational?  This episode gives you tips on finding clues from the past that will help you to uncover your map to healing.  Remember anytime we heal, generations both past, present and future benefit.  It is worth taking a look.  

Do you share too much with your children?  Do you NEED them to ease your burdens? If you answered yes you may be enmeshed with your children. Enmeshment is an unhealthy family pattern that is often passed down from generation to generation unconsciously.  It is where the emotions and even identity of two people get tangled. The best part about all of this is that small changes make a big difference. In this episode: 1) What is enmeshment?  (3:46) 2) Questions to ask yourself to see if you...

Do you ever worry about some of your teenagers friendships?  Do they seem to have a friend that is always in crisis?  Do they have a friend that they feel they can't live without?  Do their friendships seem 1 sided?  If so they may be involved in an enmeshed relationship.  On this episode we discuss: 1) The 2 parts of an enmeshed relationship. 2) Signs to watch for as parents. 3) Ideas for healing if you find your teen in this kind of friendship.   Jump in at any time to learn more.... 4:06...

Do you struggle with separating your thoughts and your feelings from those of another family member?  Enmeshment is something that many families struggle with and it is a behavior that can harm our families.  Learn more, join me on the journey of awareness, healing, hope and awakening.  In this episode we... 1) Discuss how enmeshment may have surfaced in your family. 2) We discuss why it is harmful. 3) We untangle what we can do about it. Free Worksheet: Same/Different Enmeshment...

Can you tell the difference between your emotions and the emotions of others? Do you feel like you need to rescue others from their emotions? Join me on the journey of awareness, hope, healing, and awakening in this episode on the family pattern of enmeshment. Enmeshment is always unintentional.  It is a pattern passed down from generation to generation.  Truth:  Many families think that enmeshment is the way they should be because they have never experienced something different, but these...

Are you tired of blaming your parents for pain that you carry? Are you afraid that you might pass your suffering forward to your children? Do you want to find a deep internal peace?  If so you have found the right place.  Generational Healing is some of the most powerful work that you will ever do because it not only clears pain and heartache from our own lives, but it reaches generations in both the past and the future. When we do 'the work' we unlock suffering for our entire family line. ...

Were you the one chosen in your family line to break generational patterns? Join me on the journey of Awareness, Healing and Awakening Are you unintentionally passing generational trauma to your children? In this episode we untangle what generational trauma is and the importance of becoming informed about it.  I share with you why I am so passionate about this work.  I have seen the lives of my family members change as I have healed my own pain and shame that was passed to me from my parents....

Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager.  Do you remember the competitive atmosphere, and how mean other kids can actually be? In this episode we dive into the struggles teens face with "Playing Big" I teach about conversations parents can have with their teen about this topic, and a tool -BIG Model- that you can teach your teen to help them remember to play big. B: Bounce Back I: Identify Gifts G: Go For It Help teens Identify their gift by asking these questions: What are your...

Do you have a childhood memory where a mom, dad, or grandma told you that you were not good enough to try out?  There are many reasons why parents do this, but one of the main reasons comes from their desire to protect their kids from pain.  When we discourage our children from going for something that they really want we may be unintentionally teaching them to play small.  In this episode: 1)We discuss the three ways parents unintentionally teach their children to play small. 2) How this can...

Do you play small?  There comes a point in our lives where we are tired of living in a place of "small"  where we want to follow our dreams and step into who we want to become.  To really step into our divinity.   In this episode we: 1)  Talk about the reasons people play small.  2) Break down 6 Key things that we can do to play big. 3) AHA Challenge this week:  Where do you play small?  What does it feel like to play small?  What does it feel like to play big?   Quote: “Our deepest fear is...

This podcast is The First Episode in a 4 part series on "Playing Small." "Playing Small" is something that we all struggle with, but the struggle can be intensified if our parents also played small and taught us how. In this episode we: Discuss "The Jonah Complex" developed by psychologist Abraham Maslow. We look into our early childhood to see if our parents taught us how to play small. We break down reasons why parents do this. AHA Challenge: Analyze your family of origin and see if "The...