Ep. 286 - How to Mentor, Parent, and Coach Without the Fix-It Trap

What would happen if you started showing up like you — exactly as you are — were already enough?

In this episode of Empowering Her, I’m getting real about something I call “fix-it culture.” It’s the sneaky belief that we (or the people we love) are broken and need repairing before we can live our fullest lives. Spoiler alert: it’s an illusion — and it’s exhausting.

This conversation was sparked by a private coaching session where I kept hearing the phrase “fix it.” It got me thinking about how deeply this mindset is baked into our self-talk, parenting, and even our work as mentors and coaches. So today, we’re breaking it down and reframing it completely.

Here’s what we explore:

• The illusion of brokenness and how society trains us to believe we’re incomplete
• Why wholeness is our birthright — we are born with nothing missing and nothing wrong
• Swapping “fix it” language for “evolve” — the powerful shift from lack to growth
• A reflection on Coldplay’s Fix You and why love isn’t about repair
• The truth that we can’t “fix” anyone — not our kids, not our clients, not our friends
• How parents, coaches, and girls’ empowerment leaders can hold space without trying to solve or repair
• The impact of modeling self-love and personal evolution instead of perfection
• Reframe questions to try this week for yourself and the people you lead

And… I share a little teaser about Book Baby #3, coming out next week! This one is for children and the grown-ups who love them — a beautiful tool for connection you can share with the kids in your life.

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As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.

I’d love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

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