Raising Boys Building Men/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

When a teenage boy messes up, fails, or feels rejected, something powerful happens inside his brain long before you ever see the behavior. He tells himself a story. And that story quietly shapes his confidence, his choices, and how he shows up in the world.

In today’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi is joined by confidence coach and belief expert Micaela Clegg to unpack what teenage boys believe about themselves and why arguing, fixing, and lecturing rarely helps.

You’ll learn how thoughts turn into beliefs, how beliefs become identity, and why your son’s brain is wired to protect even the beliefs that hold him back. Most importantly, you’ll discover what moms can actually do to help with curiosity instead of correction.

This episode is for any mom who’s worried her son believes:

“I’m not good enough.”

“Nobody likes me.”

“I’m bad at school.”

You’ll walk away with practical tools to reduce emotional blowups, build emotional awareness, and help your son question limiting beliefs without pushing him away.

 

Guest Details and Resources:

Micaela Clegg is a life coach, entrepreneur, and subconscious rewiring practitioner who helps people change the beliefs running beneath their behaviour, building confidence and self-trust from the inside out.

Make sure to grab Micaela's free ebook HERE 

Also find here at:

Micaelaclegg.com

INSTA:  micaela.clegg
FB: Micaela Clegg Coaching
LINKEDIN: Micaela Clegg
 

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If your teenage son shuts down, pushes back, or seems to argue with you no matter how calm you try to be, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, Heidi explains why communication with teenage boys so often gets stuck in the same cycle. She shares why these moments are not a sign that you are failing as a mom and why telling yourself to just stay calm rarely works.

You will learn what neuroscience tells us about emotional reactions, why your brain goes offline during conflict, and how repeated arguments become automatic patterns for both you and your son. Heidi also walks you through three practical steps you can start using right away to interrupt the cycle, respond differently in the moment, and slowly shift the dynamic in your relationship.

This episode connects directly to Heidi’s live workshop, where she goes deeper and teaches you how to apply these tools in real time conversations.

 

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If arguing feels like the only way you and your teenage son communicate right now, this episode is for you. And before we go any further, you need to hear this. Arguing does not mean your relationship is broken. It means something important is happening, but it is not happening well.

In today’s episode, Heidi explains why arguments with teenage boys escalate so quickly, why they leave both of you feeling awful, and why arguing actually works against the connection and influence you want to protect. You will learn how arguing puts boys into defense mode, turns conversations into power struggles, and quietly trains them to avoid talking altogether.

Most importantly, this episode helps you let go of shame and self blame so you can see the real issue. The problem is not you, and it is not your son. It is the dynamic that has developed, and dynamics can change.

If you are ready to stop arguing and start having calmer, more meaningful conversations, Heidi has created a live workshop just for you.

In this workshop, you will learn exactly how to change the dynamic with your son so you can stay calm, confident, and connected and remain his greatest influence.

Join Heidi live on January 29 at 7:00 PM Mountain Time. A replay is included.

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The world your son is growing up in is very different from the one you were raised in. It’s louder, faster, and filled with constant distractions and if you’re raising a teenage boy, it can feel overwhelming and discouraging.

In today’s episode, Heidi tackles the big question so many moms are silently asking: How do I raise a good man in such a confusing world? If your teenage son seems distant, disrespectful, glued to his phone, or pulled away from family, this episode will reset your confidence and remind you of the influence you still have.

You’ll learn why moms often fall into a victim mindset without realizing it, how that mindset quietly damages connection, and what truly shapes boys into kind, resilient, grounded men. Heidi shares a powerful personal story that proves character isn’t taught through lectures it’s learned through connection, presence, and how we show up under pressure.

If you’ve been worried that society, screens, or peers have more influence than you do, this conversation will remind you of the truth: your voice still matters.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded that you’re doing better than you think.

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WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EPISODE
Feeling like your son has shut you out? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down the five things your teenage son desperately wants you to understand but doesn't have the words to express. From the confusing push-pull of needing space while still needing you, to why his stress is more real than you might think, we're getting underneath the behavior to help you understand what's really going on with your boy.

Plus, I'm sharing a free downloadable resource to help you remember these five truths when things get tough.

WHY YOU CARE
Because that grunt you're getting in response to your questions? It's not rejection it's just adolescence. And you deserve to understand what's happening beneath the surface so you can keep your connection strong during these critical years.

You want to raise an independent, emotionally healthy man, but right now you're stuck in the guessing game of "does he need me or does he need space?" This episode gives you the roadmap.

HOW THIS EPISODE HELPS YOU
This episode solves your biggest problem: feeling disconnected from your son and not knowing how to reach him.

After listening, you'll stop second-guessing every interaction and start parenting with confidence, knowing you're on the same team as your son.

 

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Grab 5 Things He Wants You to Know Printable HERE