Parenting with Mental Freedom-part 1

Season 8 of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life kicks off with a powerful conversation on parenting with mental freedom. Kim Olver is joined by coach and educator Rachel Lynn McElroy, founder of Align and Empower Coaching, to explore how parents can raise resilient, self-aware children by teaching them to understand and meet their own needs.

Rachel shares how the principles of Mental Freedom®—including responsibility vs. response-ability, unconditional trust, and empowering language—shape her parenting approach with her two young children. From fostering autonomy and connection to modeling resilience and healthy boundaries, this episode offers practical insights for any parent who wants to create a nurturing, values-driven home environment.

Tune in to discover how parenting with mental freedom helps kids develop confidence, emotional safety, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges with strength and joy.