In this episode, Mikki Gardner explores what it really means to change from the inside out.

So often, we think transformation happens when something outside of us shifts — a partner, a job, a child's behavior — but lasting change always begins with self-regulation.

Mikki breaks down the connection between our mind, body, and emotions, showing how awareness becomes the bridge to choice. You'll learn how to strengthen your self-regulation "muscle," recognize when you're operating from reactivity, and return to calm so you can lead yourself — and your relationships — with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.

She also reminds us that this journey isn't meant to be walked alone. Community, mentorship, and consistent practice are what sustain growth and emotional intelligence over time.

If you're navigating relationship conflict, parenting stress, or personal transition, this episode is your invitation to slow down, wake up, and start creating change from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

• True change begins with awareness — not reaction.
• Self-regulation gives you access to choice, clarity, and compassion.
• Your thoughts and emotions are your responsibility.
• Growth happens through consistent practice and supportive community.
• Regulation isn't perfection — it's returning to center, again and again.

It's time to stop reacting and start creating lasting change from within.

If this resonates…

You're not alone. And you don't have to figure it out on your own. If you're ready to build a foundation that can't be shaken—reach out. Let's talk. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call

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© 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching

After a season of change and messy transitions, Mikki returns to the mic with a powerful new direction for the podcast. In this solo episode, she opens up about navigating her own life shifts and why thinking our way out of relationship struggles doesn't work.

Mikki explores the three key paths we face when relationships feel stuck — repair, release, and re-imagine — and why true clarity comes from nervous system regulation, self-trust, and inner stillness. Whether you're questioning a marriage, navigating co-parenting dynamics, or simply ready to stop looping through the same patterns, this conversation will help you expand your perspective, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and take grounded steps forward.

It's time to stop overanalyzing and start listening to the truth within.

In this episode, Mikki shares:

• Life transitions are rarely neat or linear. Even when change is intentional, it can feel messy, emotional, and uncertain — and that's normal.
• True clarity begins with nervous system regulation. Stillness allows you to hear your own inner wisdom and make grounded decisions from within.
• There are three main pathways forward in stuck relationships:
  Repair — Rebuilding trust, boundaries, and emotional safety.
  Release — Grieving and letting go to create space for something new.
  Re-imagine — Evolving the relationship to match who you are today.
• Rigid "either/or" thinking keeps us stuck. Expanding your perspective opens new options you may not have seen before.
• Self-trust is a muscle. Hearing your inner nudges is one step — building the willingness and capacity to follow them is the real work.
• Our children should never carry adult emotional baggage. How we choose to navigate relationships directly impacts the legacy we leave for them.
• You always have a choice. Even if others aren't choosing well, you can decide how you want to show up — with clarity, integrity, and leadership.

Bible verse from Psalm 46:10 (KJV): "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

If this resonates…

You're not alone. And you don't have to figure it out on your own. If you're ready to build a foundation that can't be shaken—reach out. Let's talk. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call

Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might need a fresh perspective on co-parenting!

For more information go to my website here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/

You can always email me at hello@mikkigardner.com.

© 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching

Conflict after divorce is one of the hardest challenges to navigate—especially when you're co-parenting with a difficult ex. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to avoid conflict on the outside, only to create even more of it inside yourself. That's why in this episode of Co-Parenting with Confidence, I'm breaking down what conflict really is, the hidden patterns that keep us stuck, and the third option we often miss when we feel trapped between speaking up or staying silent.

I share insights from Jason Gattis' book Getting to Zero along with my own journey of learning to self-regulate, set boundaries, and choose authentic responses instead of falling into people-pleasing or avoidance. By understanding your "relational blueprint" and recognizing your coping style, you can begin to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth—for yourself, and for your kids.

Takeaways:

• Why conflict is normal—and not something to fear.
• Four common coping styles and how they show up.
• The "third choice" that stops self-betrayal.
• Practical ways to decide which conflicts are worth engaging in.

If you're ready to stop feeling powerless and start showing up with confidence, reach out—I'd love to support you.
https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call

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© 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching