Episode 170

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19th Aug 2025

The Trouble with a Nail in the Head

The "nail in the head" video was quite popular -- unfortunately. While I understand the intent, sometimes good intentions aren't enough. We need to think through the entire message we're communicating.

In the 2nd part of my "Relationally Smart" miniseries, you will discover the three ways subtle (and not-so-subtle) stereotypes hinder growth and harm relationships.

You will be able to move forward and not stay stuck by developing a solutions mindset. I unpack:

  1. How a solution mindset works from the level of expectations.
  2. How a solution mindset focuses on shaping the future rather than replaying the past.
  3. The energizing impact of a solutions mindset.

Remember to order your copy of The Great Brain Remodel of Adolescence. Grow your confidence, effectiveness, and empathy while parenting, educating, or mentoring youth ages 12-24.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith's heart for teaching began with the chickens and cows on her childhood farm. ​Today’s audiences don't moo or squawk but instead appreciate Stephanie’s applying Biblical truths and human insights to real issues with artfulness, authority, and authenticity. Experiencing deep relational and emotional pain starting at birth, Stephanie is now on a mission to build spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart women and families.
Stephanie’s passion for education motivated helping launch and teaching at a homeschool cooperative and later a Christian school. She’s mom to five grown sons, mother-in-law to four heart daughters, and Nana to seven grands. Believing every person has an impact that is immeasurable, eternal, and irreplaceable, Stephanie invites and equips others to engage fully in God's grand story!