What if the life lessons most adults learn through hardship could be taught to children before they face those challenges?

Many adults develop confidence, resilience, and self-belief only after experiencing setbacks, failures, and difficult life circumstances. But what if parents could equip their children with those skills much earlier?

In this Parenting Coaching and Personal Development episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with mindset coach, speaker, and author Michal Gez to discuss how parents can raise confident, resilient, and emotionally empowered children.

Drawing from her book, The Empowered Child, Michal shares practical parenting principles that help children develop independence, authenticity, and the ability to navigate life's challenges without relying on external validation. The conversation explores resilience, bullying, single-parent dynamics, peer pressure, and the importance of teaching children to trust themselves and make empowered choices.

If you're a parent, educator, or someone interested in child development, this episode provides actionable insights to help children build confidence, emotional strength, and lifelong resilience.

What You'll Learn from This Episode
• How to teach confidence and resilience from an early age
• Why children shouldn't have to learn every lesson through hardship
• The importance of authenticity in child development
• How parents can help children navigate bullying and peer pressure
• Why empowering children creates long-term success and well-being
• How proactive parenting helps prevent future struggles

Key Takeaways
✅ Children can learn important life skills before facing major adversity
✅ Authenticity helps children resist unhealthy peer pressure
✅ Resilience is a skill that can be taught and strengthened
✅ Parents should support children without fighting every battle for them
✅ Confidence comes from within, not external approval
✅ Single-parent households can successfully raise empowered children
✅ Proactive parenting creates stronger long-term outcomes
✅ Emotional resilience is one of the greatest gifts parents can provide

Guest Links & Resources
Website – https://www.michalgez.com/

(Discover practical parenting principles designed to help children build confidence, resilience, independence, and emotional strength. Michal's book provides parents with actionable tools to help children navigate life's challenges while developing authentic self-belief and healthy decision-making skills.)

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Do you feel disconnected, emotionally numb, or stuck in a cycle of distraction? Learn how to reconnect with yourself, find genuine fulfillment, and build deeper human connections.

In today's digital world, it's easier than ever to stay connected online while feeling disconnected from ourselves. Constant distractions, social expectations, and emotional overwhelm can leave us feeling numb, unfulfilled, and unsure of who we truly are.

In this Personal Growth and Emotional Wellness Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Catherine Crestani, inner authority guide, writer, and author of My Virtual Obsession, to discuss the growing challenges of emotional disconnection, loneliness, and digital dependency.

Catherine explores the difference between feeling stuck and feeling numb, the impact of perfectionism and self-criticism, and why reconnecting with joy is essential for personal growth. Together, they discuss how technology influences relationships, how emotional triggers reveal deeper truths about ourselves, and why authentic human connection remains one of the most important aspects of a fulfilling life.

If you're wondering how to reconnect with yourself, overcome emotional numbness, or create more meaningful relationships, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical perspectives to help you move forward.

What You'll Learn from This Episode
• The difference between feeling stuck and feeling emotionally numb
• How technology impacts relationships and emotional well-being
• Why perfectionism can prevent personal growth and happiness
• The role of self-awareness in overcoming emotional disconnection
• How to reconnect with joy and authentic experiences
• Why real human connection is essential for fulfillment

Key Takeaways
✅ Emotional numbness is different from feeling stuck
✅ Joy can be a powerful pathway back to yourself
✅ Perfectionism often blocks growth and fulfillment
✅ Technology can both connect and disconnect us
✅ Emotional triggers reveal important inner truths
✅ Authentic relationships support emotional well-being
✅ Self-discovery requires intentional reflection and awareness
✅ Choosing yourself is an important act of self-love

Guest Links & Resources
Website – http://willowhealing.org/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@willowhealingsh
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/willowhealingsh
Threads – https://www.threads.net/@willowhealingsh
Substack – https://willowhealing.substack.com/
Learn More About My Virtual Obsession - https://willowhealing.org/my-virtual-obsession

(This page explores the themes discussed throughout the episode, including loneliness, emotional attachment, modern relationships, and digital dependency. Listeners can dive deeper into the story behind My Virtual Obsession and continue reflecting on how connection, technology, and self-discovery shape our lives.)

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Why do so many people tolerate disrespect, unhealthy relationships, and lives far below their true potential?

In this Mindset Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden explores the connection between self-worth, self-respect, personal boundaries, and the standards we allow into our lives.

Many people unknowingly settle for less because they struggle to recognize their own value. Michael explains how relationships, personal choices, social pressures, and external validation can slowly weaken confidence and self-esteem over time.

This episode dives into the importance of self-awareness, building stronger boundaries, valuing yourself beyond material possessions, and developing the mindset necessary for personal empowerment and long-term growth.

If you’ve been struggling with confidence, boundaries, or recognizing your worth, this conversation will help you strengthen your self-respect and begin creating a life aligned with your true value.

The way you value yourself determines what you allow into your life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
• Why people accept less than they deserve
• The connection between self-worth and boundaries
• How relationships impact self-respect
• Why material things should not define your value
• The dangers of external validation
• How social media affects self-esteem
• Why self-awareness is critical for empowerment
• How to cultivate long-term self-respect

KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Self-respect begins with self-awareness
✅ Boundaries protect your mental and emotional well-being
✅ Relationships can influence your sense of worth
✅ Material possessions do not define your value
✅ Growth and confidence require intentional effort
✅ Social validation can distort self-perception
✅ Empowerment comes from recognizing your worth
✅ You deserve more than the limits you place on yourself

RESOURCES
Read the Full Blog: https://www.revenconcepts.com/self-respect-build-boundaries-success/

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