In this episode of Turn the Lens Inward, I share why the traditional path of getting a job wasn’t working for my daughter and how that led us to start a cleaning business together.

With her struggles around anxiety and overstimulation, I realized we needed to stop forcing a system that didn’t support her and instead create a path that allowed her to thrive.

This episode is an invitation to rethink what success looks like for our kids, let go of control, and start guiding them toward independence in a way that actually works for who they are.

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Episode Highlights: parenting in 2026, alternative paths for teens, ADHD and work challenges, anxiety in the workplace, raising independent kids, entrepreneurship for teens, traditional education vs real world, parenting mindset shift, teaching kids financial literacy, breaking societal norms, self employment for youth, emotional regulation and work, redefining success, parenting with intention, how to help kids thrive

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why traditional jobs don’t work for every young person

• How to support your child’s independence in a way that actually fits them

• The power of entrepreneurship as an alternative path

• Why turning the lens inward is key to better parenting
  

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⭐If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to subscribe and continue this journey with me. In future episodes, I’ll share personal reflections, practical tools, and conversations with other parents who are walking a similar path.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s turn the lens inward, together.

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Resources & Links Mentioned

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lisa.taylor.ellet/

Website | https://www.glowingconfidence.com/

Sash Bear | https://sashbear.akaraisin.com/ui/SW2026/p/4b3627b67cf84f0fa157f41826196dcd

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Chapters

00:00 Why We Started a Business

03:30 When Jobs Don’t Work

07:00 Rethinking School & Success

10:15 Teaching Real-Life Skills

13:30 How the Real World Works

17:00 You Are the Example

20:00 Turn the Lens Inward

22:00 Money & the Future

24:00 Final Thoughts

Sign up for The Sash Bear Walk → https://sashbear.akaraisin.com/ui/SW2026/p/4b3627b67cf84f0fa157f41826196dcd

In this episode of Turn the Lens Inward, I’m joined by my very first guest, Sheila Marina, for a deeply meaningful conversation about parenting through emotional dysregulation and finding your way back to yourself. Sheila shares her personal journey raising a son with complex challenges, the impact it had on her nervous system, relationships, and sense of identity, and how everything began to shift when she found support through Sash Bear’s Family Connections program.

Together, we talk about the weight of shame, the power of validation, and how our central nervous system drives our reactions in ways we don’t always understand. We explore what it really means to turn the lens inward, how healing ourselves can transform our family dynamic, and why even in the hardest moments, there is still hope.

If you’re a parent who feels overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what to do next, this conversation is here to remind you that change is possible and you are not alone.

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Episode Highlights: central nervous system regulation, emotional dysregulation, parenting a dysregulated child, trauma healing for parents, family connections program, Sash Bear Foundation, validation skills for parents, subconscious beliefs, emotion code, reiki healing, parent shame and guilt, nervous system healing, DBT for families, mental health support for parents, parenting tools for emotional regulation, healing family dynamics, trauma release, support for parents of struggling teens, hope for parent

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How emotional dysregulation in a child can deeply affect the entire family system

• Why shame, blame, and isolation are so common for parents in these situations

• How validation can change communication between parents and children

• What the central nervous system does during stress, fear, and conflict

• How subconscious beliefs and trauma responses shape parenting patterns

• Why healing yourself can help shift your child’s behavior and your family dynamic

• What Sheila does through Planet of Peace, including Emotion Code and Reiki work

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⭐If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to subscribe and continue this journey with me. In future episodes, I’ll share personal reflections, practical tools, and conversations with other parents who are walking a similar path.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s turn the lens inward, together.

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Resources & Links Mentioned

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lisa.taylor.ellet/

Website | https://www.glowingconfidence.com/

Shelia’s Website | planetofpeace.org

Booking | planetofpeace.setmore.com

Shelia’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/planetofpeacenrghealing/

Shelia’s Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/grow.planetofpeace/

Shelia’s YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sheilamarina-planetofpeace440

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Chapters

00:00 First Guest Introduction

00:55 Meet Sheila

03:01 Parenting Challenges & Shame

07:00 The “Holland” Metaphor

13:34 Finding Sash Bear

16:16 Learning Validation

18:25 It Gets Better

24:53 The Nervous System Explained

27:48 Changing Beliefs

31:40 Becoming Change-Makers

35:08 Silent Struggles

37:08 Energy Healing & Emotion Code

44:30 Releasing Trauma

47:21 Sash Bear Walk

49:17 Healing the Parent, Helping the Child

51:02 Final Thoughts & Support

In this episode of Turn the Lens Inward, I share my journey with dating during a really challenging season of life as a single mom supporting a child through mental health struggles.

I open up about the relationships I chose, the red flags I ignored, and how my lack of emotional availability impacted what I attracted. Even though I wanted connection, I wasn’t truly ready for it—and that showed.

Over time, I learned the importance of timing, self-worth, and trusting my intuition. I ultimately chose to stop dating and focus on healing, being present for my daughter, and reconnecting with myself.

This episode is a reminder that being alone isn’t something to fear—it can be where the most growth happens.

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Episode Highlights: dating while healing, single mom dating journey, emotional availability in relationships, self worth in dating, intuition in relationships, unhealthy relationship patterns, dating after divorce, healing before relationships, choosing yourself first, personal growth and relationships, parenting and dating balance, learning from toxic relationships, being present in relationships

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why emotional availability matters more than desire when dating

• How your energy and circumstances impact the relationships you attract

• The importance of listening to your intuition early on

• How low self-worth can lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics

• Why timing is everything when it comes to love

• The power of choosing yourself and embracing solitude

• How stepping away from dating can lead to deep personal healing

• What it means to truly be ready for a healthy relationship
  

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⭐If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to subscribe and continue this journey with me. In future episodes, I’ll share personal reflections, practical tools, and conversations with other parents who are walking a similar path.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s turn the lens inward, together.

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Resources & Links Mentioned

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lisa.taylor.ellet/

Website | https://www.glowingconfidence.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Let’s Talk About Dating

01:30 Dating as a Single Mom in Crisis

03:30 Emotional Availability & Energy in Relationships

05:00 Life After Divorce & Entering the Dating World

07:00 Red Flags & Letting the Wrong Person In

10:30 Struggles with Intimacy

12:30 Escaping Through Relationships

14:00 The Wake-Up Call: Lack of Support

16:00 Choosing Your Child Over Relationships

18:00 Dating Someone in the Same Situation

20:00 The Lesson: You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have

21:30 Choosing to Stop Dating

22:30 Learning to Love Being Alone

23:30 Rebuilding Self-Worth & Healing

24:00 Feeling Ready Again