In this encore episode, I'm talking about something that quietly shapes how we show up as moms every single day: choice. So often, I hear women say, "I had no choice," or "I had to," especially in co-parenting and high-conflict situations. But the truth is, we always have a choice — even when none of the options feel easy.

I break down how our brains work under stress, why we default to reaction mode, and how learning to pause gives us access to real agency. I walk you through the three choices that are always available to us: accept, change, or leave — and what each of those actually looks like in real life. I also share practical tools to help you step out of autopilot, respond instead of react, and start showing up intentionally as the mom you want to be.

This episode is about refusing to lie to ourselves, reclaiming responsibility for our lives, and building confidence through conscious choice.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "I have no choice" keeps you stuck
• The three choices always available to you
• How to respond instead of react in co-parenting
• Simple tools to create space and clarity

If you're ready to step into your agency and parent with confidence, I'd love to support you. Reach out and let's talk. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call

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