If you're serious about high performance—not just for your teen, but for yourself as a parent, this conversation may be your wake-up call. We dive head first into the real reason our communication and connection with our teens often falls flat: low energy. There are some simple and strategic ways to turn this around!

Walk with us in this discussion on how we can better generate energy. That's right. We have the power (pun fully intended) to create energy rather than viewing it as a supply we have no control over. We touch on the four pillars that affect how you show up—sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness—and how you can take simple steps to bring your best energy every day. Let's go moms and dads. We can win at work and at home!

The Timestamps!

00:00 "Leftovers" and Parenting Dynamics

02:27 Energy Management for Parents

05:00 The 4 Energy Pillars

08:11 Practical Strategies for Generating Energy

10:58 The Energy Connection

14:04 Showing up Better

16:55 Energy Audits and Self-Management

19:36 Simple Strategies for Parents

22:30 Awareness of our Energy Levels

Takeaways

-Leftovers can be a metaphor for the energy parents have left to give their teens.

-Energy management is crucial for effective parenting and leadership.

-The four pillars of energy are sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness.

-Simple strategies can help parents manage their energy better.

-"Release tension and set intention" to prep for better interactions.

-Awareness of energy levels is key to improvement.

-Small tweaks can lead to significant changes in energy production.

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-Nate & Steve