Parenting often comes with a hidden weight of expectations—about who we should be, what our kids should be like, and how our lives should look after children arrive. In this episode, mental health and spiritual growth coach Shea Guerra LeJeune joins me to unpack the emotional realities of parenting that many families quietly struggle with: guilt, identity shifts, overwhelm, and the pressure to do everything “right.”

Shea shares practical ways parents can lighten that load—from redefining their daily “bare minimum” to focusing on what truly matters: connection, rest, and presence with their kids. She also introduces a simple ritual she uses with her five children to build lasting relationships through one-on-one time. The conversation offers a refreshing reminder that meaningful parenting isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more connected.

About Shea: Coach Shea Guerra LeJeune is a Mental Health and Spiritual Growth Coach, speaker, and author of three books. Since 2021, she has helped individuals move from anxiety, overwhelm, and relational stress into clarity, emotional peace, and deeper spiritual connection. With training in NLP, hypnotherapy, and trauma‑informed spiritual coaching, Shea blends practical mental health tools with faith-centered growth. A wife since 2011 and a mom of five, she brings both professional insight and real‑life experience to conversations about mental health, parenting, and living a peaceful (unperformative) life.

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