Inner Self-Confidence

39. The Unlived Life of Parents (And How It Impacts Your Children) with Empowerment Coach, Jody Ruston

May 6, 2026·38 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

“The greatest burden a child must bear… is the unlived life of the parents.” — Carl JungWhat if the pressure you feel as a parent isn’t actually about your child… but about you?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with empowerment coach and “More Than a Mum” mentor Jody Ruston to explore the concept of the unlived life—and how the parts of ourselves we suppress don’t disappear… they get passed down.We talk about:✨ How parents unknowingly project their unfulfilled dreams onto their children✨ The emotional and nervous system impact of living through your child✨ Why your child doesn’t need a perfect parent—they need a fully expressed one✨ How to reconnect to yourself while raising a family✨ The courage it takes to live your life in front of your children, not just for themThis episode is a powerful reminder:Your child is not your second chance… they are their first.Connect with Jody Ruston:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jody_r66/🌐 Connect with Me Online:📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/katiedelimon📘 Get my book Trust the Flames: https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames🔗 Inner Self Confidence:https://www.katiedelimon.com/inner-self-confidence✨ Let’s jump on a free strategy call:https://calendly.com/katie-katiedelimon/30min💻 Nervous System Reboot (Self-Paced Program):https://www.katiedelimon.com/nervous-system-reboot

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