idk, let’s ask my mom

Welcome to ”IDK, Let’s Ask My Mom,” the podcast where the curiosity of the younger generation meets the wisdom of experience. Join your host, Annika, and her life-coach mom, Karen, in an engaging exploration of self-sabotage, confidence, mindfulness, and everything in between. Join in as they share candid conversations offering valuable insights and practical advice for navigating life’s twists and turns. Annika, with her fresh perspective, asks the questions we all have but might hesitate to voice, while Karen, a seasoned life coach, provides guidance and wisdom rooted in years of experience. Whether you’re a teenager finding your way or an adult seeking a fresh perspective, this podcast has something for everyone. Sometimes, the best answers come from asking mom.

"My Boyfriend Cares More About His Best Friend Than Me"

In this episode, Karen and Annika dive into a viral social media story about a girlfriend who felt sidelined on vacation when her boyfriend seemed to prioritize his female best friend over her. They explore the importance of trust, boundaries, and responding to red flags in dating relationships.

01-31
14:41

Loving Mom Without Losing Yourself

In this episode, we explore how an adult daughter is learning to set limits, prioritize her independence, and resist the urge to manage her mom's emotions while maintaining their relationship.

01-24
14:52

Self Sabotage with a Certified Life Coach

Annika and Karen talk about the Positive Intelligence Assessment and how easy it is for our survival brain to get us in the habit of doing everything out of fear. They dive into the Hyper Achiever saboteur and Karen gives advice on how to let go of it.  There’s a link to the assessment if you want to see how you tend to sabotage yourself. https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ Love you guys! -Annika & Karen

01-17
23:45

Boundaries: Rules For Ourselves

Annika and Karen answer questions and talk more about boundaries and how to make sure they're healthy. 

01-10
16:33

Boundaries, Broke Roommates, and Guilt

Annika and Karen discuss how setting boundaries with someone that's taking advantage of you does not make you a bad person.

12-14
16:14

Dealing With The Uncertainty In Chronic Illness

Karen and Annika discuss the overwhelm that can come with a new diagnosis.

12-06
13:26

"I Get Jealous When My Friends Seem Too Close To Each Other"

In this episode, Annika and Karen explore how our survival brain can create a scarcity mindset. They share the story about someone who feels threatened when his friends get close, showing how fear of 'not enough' can impact relationships—and how to shift toward connection and trust."

11-22
15:44

"My Friend's FOMO is killing me!"

Karen and Annika help a follower find ways to deal with a friend who commits but never follows through. 

11-14
15:53

"Am I Being An Irrational Crazy Girl?"

“Am I being an irrational crazy girl because my boyfriend won’t take any pictures for me on his family vacation...or should I call him out on his behavior?“  Annika and Karen discuss the disappointment that can come when others don't fulfill our expectations.

11-08
22:30

"My Friend Won't Stop Trying To One-Up Me"

Annika and Karen discuss the frustrations that come with competitive friends and how to stay empowered. 

10-31
20:12

In-Law Relationships

Karen and Annika discuss a text thread between a daughter-in-law and her future mother-in-law and ways to create healthy relationships with extended family.

10-24
30:17

Resentment

As requested Annika and Karen are talking all about resentment in this newest episode. Listen now and find out how to take care of it so you can stay in charge of your life.

05-25
35:22

Stop Sabotaging Your Mother's Day

Karen shares how she stopped sabotaging Mother’s Day. Listen in as Annika and Karen discuss why some women get triggered and struggle on Mother’s Day, and how they can create a better experience for themselves.

05-09
22:23

Believing New Things

In this episode, Karen teaches us how to retrain our brains after we discover the thoughts that aren't serving us using her "copy and paste" method. 

04-04
20:43

The Silent Treatment

Episode 63 is all about the silent treatment and how easy it can be to fall into this when a problem arises. Using the silent treatment can actually make it harder to explain your feelings and come to a solution in your relationships. 

03-21
20:29

Finding Out Who You Aren’t

Annika and Karen discuss mistakes and the gift behind them. Making a mistake can help you find out who you aren’t.

03-07
21:47

A Random Conversation With My Mom

Just a fun conversation with my mom about distractions and social media while we wait for a table. 

02-15
18:10

The Cave

In this episode, Annika and Karen talk about the fear of rejection and how our survival brains use it to keep us in the cave.

02-01
24:47

My Apologies

Annika & Karen discuss how over-apologizing can become a habit that sabotages your relationship with your self and your confidence.

01-12
23:02

How To Get That Goal

Karen and Annika talk about their goals for 2024 and how they set themselves up for success when setting a new goal. 

12-27
34:10

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