Heather explores the complex topic of manipulation in the context of addiction and family dynamics.

When your child is using substances, it’s common to experience behaviors that feel manipulative or self-serving. However, Heather emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see these actions through a compassionate lens, which can empower parents to respond with clarity rather than react out of frustration or hurt.

Heather covers:

• Understanding Manipulation: What manipulation is and isn’t, and how labeling behaviors as manipulative can reduce loved ones to harmful stereotypes.
• Influence vs. Desperation: How to distinguish when behaviors stem from true manipulation versus desperation or an attempt to meet a basic need.
• A Compassionate Perspective: Shifting from a “victim-perpetrator” mindset to a more empowered approach, recognizing manipulation as a universal human behavior rather than one solely tied to addiction.
• Strategies for Intentional Responses: Tips for responding thoughtfully, using the CRAFT approach (Community Reinforcement and Family Training).

With insights drawn from her own experiences, Heather shares the importance of language, self-awareness, and finding less charged ways to label challenging behaviors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate difficult behaviors with compassion and maintain peace of mind in the face of addiction.

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

In Person WeWomen Retreat Information https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Description: In this episode, Heather offers gentle support and guidance for those days when it feels like you can’t stop crying. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotions and unsure of how to move forward, this episode is here to help.

Heather shares tools for self-awareness, honoring your feelings, and finding the willingness to sit with discomfort. She also provides practical tips for managing the really hard days. Whether you’re navigating grief, sadness, or anxiety, this episode offers comfort and reassurance that it won’t always feel this hard.

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below

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GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - Be the first to get details.

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

In Person Retreat Information

https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

In this short meditation (pairs with ep#102), Heather guides you through a calming practice designed to help you embrace acceptance.

Remember, acceptance is a practice—listen to this meditation as often as you need to regain clarity and find peace.

Let this be your go-to tool whenever you need a moment of stillness to process and reset.

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Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

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In this episode, Heather delves into the concept of acceptance, highlighting that it's not a final destination but a continuous practice requiring intention and effort—especially when life unfolds in ways we never anticipated and find unacceptable.

We'll define what acceptance really means, why it’s so critical for your peace of mind, and provide three actionable steps to help you move closer to it. You’ll also hear about the role of grief in acceptance and the importance of separating facts from the stories we tell ourselves. Plus, discover how self-compassion can help you let go of resistance and step into a space of empowerment.

If you find this episode helpful, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast to help other parents find it too!

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below

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https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

In Person Retreat Information

https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

In this episode, Heather welcomes Debby back for another deep conversation about wellness and the overwhelming pressures many women face today. They discussed why so many women are on the edge of burnout—juggling multiple roles like mother, spouse, friend, and employee while feeling unseen and disconnected from themselves.

Heather and Debby dive into how living in a state of overwhelm has become the norm for so many, and how this sense of losing oneself can actually be a turning point for rediscovery and empowerment.

They reflect on their personal experiences with overwhelm and how strategies like redefining relationships with personal roles, the 8 dimensions of wellness, core values, and boundaries can help women take back control of their lives without feeling the need to run away.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, this episode will provide insight, compassion, and actionable steps toward finding balance.

In Person Retreat Information

https://wewomenretreat.com/registration/

Contact Debby:

Website: https://momentousliving.com

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Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

In this episode, you’ll learn six impactful changes that can transform your approach to loving your child through their addiction. These insights will help you reduce the chaos using practical tools. You’ll also learn the value of shifting your focus from trying to control the situation or your child to controlling what is within your power—you. By reducing the chaos and taking charge of your own responses and behaviors, you can create a more stable and supportive environment for your whole family.

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Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

This episode offers a heartfelt exploration of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their far-reaching impacts, providing valuable insights for parents, caregivers, and anyone impacted by these experiences. Through this lens, we explore the often-overlooked trauma that ACEs represent and the importance of understanding these experiences. Join us as we navigate these complex issues with compassion and a commitment to healing.

Key Takeaways:

• ACEs defined
• Their impact on physical and emotional health
• How ACEs can affect parenting styles and children's development across generations.
• How to mitigate the effects of ACEs for healing and healthier family dynamics

• Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

GROUP COACHING PROGRAM FOR MOMS - Join the waitlist - New Group Starting soon! Be the first to get details.

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Get answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below

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Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

New season, new name, and Heather’s unfiltered perspective.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The significance of creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
• The impact of stigmatized language and beliefs.
• The concept of "rock bottom" vs. "turning point" in addiction recovery.
• The double standards in labeling parental behavior as codependent in addiction cases vs. other illnesses.
• Offering practical skills rather than telling parents to stop “enabling.”

• Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

GROUP COACHING PROGRAM FOR MOMS - Join the waitlist - New Group Starting soon! Be the first to get details.

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Get answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below

https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/