What if the most important growth you make this year isn’t about your kids—but about you?

In this first solo episode of 2026, Erin Verdis shares a deeply personal reflection on what it really means to take care of yourself as a parent—physically, emotionally, and mentally—so you can show up with more energy, confidence, and clarity for your family.

Erin opens up about how intentional reflection helped her reframe 2025, release self-judgment, and make empowered choices around her health, wellness, and long-term wellbeing. From navigating midlife changes and body image, to redefining self-care, partnership support, and personal leadership, this episode is an honest reminder that caring for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s foundational.

This conversation is for parents—especially moms—who:

• Feel tired of putting themselves last
• Want more energy, confidence, and longevity
• Are craving permission to invest in their own growth
• Know something needs to change—but aren’t sure where to start

If you’ve been feeling called to take better care of yourself in 2026, this episode will help you slow down, reflect, and take your next step forward—without guilt.

🎧 Listen in for inspiration, perspective, and a powerful reframe: When you grow, your family grows too.

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What if 2026 didn’t become another year of good intentions—but real momentum? In this kickoff episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Chris Adang and Erin Verdis break down what it actually takes to create an extraordinary year—for yourself, your family, and your future.

You’ll learn why goals alone don’t work, and how to turn vision into follow-through using a simple, proven framework built around results, purpose, identity, and daily rituals.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most New Year goals fail (and how to make yours stick)
• A powerful 3-step framework for real momentum
• How identity drives behavior more than motivation
• The role of daily habits and rituals in confidence and consistency
• How parents can model growth for teens and young adults

This episode is for parents, young adults, and anyone ready to stop starting over—and start building real trust with themselves.

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If you want 2026 to feel different—this is where it starts.

What we read, watch, and listen to shapes how we think, feel, parent, and show up in our lives.

In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang

• share the personal development books that most influenced their mindset, identity, and approach to parenting teens and young adults
• and why being intentional about positive content matters more than ever.

From mindset and motivation to self-responsibility, focus, and self-love, these books helped Erin and Chris navigate challenging seasons, clarify purpose, and model growth at home. This conversation is especially meaningful for parents who feel overwhelmed or worried about teens or young adults who seem unmotivated, distracted, or unsure about their future.

You’ll learn:

• why the content we consume quietly shapes confidence and belief
• how personal development books can support both parents and kids
• and simple ways to model curiosity, growth, and emotional resilience at home.

Books discussed include:

• Awaken the Giant Within (Tony Robbins)
• Mindset (Carol Dweck)
• The Let Them Theory and The High 5 Habit (Mel Robbins)
• The Art of the Impossible (Steven Kotler)
• Conversations with God (Neale Donald Walsch)
• It Begins With You (Jillian Turecki).

This episode also kicks off a new series where Erin and Chris share their favorite books, movies, and resources to help families step into clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang—trusted life coaches for teens, young adults, and parents—share one of their most transformative coaching tools: The Two Truths Tool. This simple but powerful framework helps families shift out of overwhelm, fear, and old stories so they can experience more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom at home.

You’ll learn how Truth #1 (the stuck story) keeps you looping in frustration or shame—and how Truth #2 opens the door to possibility, compassion, and a healthier way forward. Through personal stories from their blended family and real coaching examples, Erin and Chris show you exactly how this tool can soften pain, reduce conflict, and strengthen connection.

What You’ll Learn:
• How two truths can exist at once
• Why the brain clings to fear-based narratives
• How to reframe pain without denying your experience
• A simple process to shift from reaction to empowered response
• How this tool builds resilience, confidence, and self-compassion

In this episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang unpack one of the biggest challenges parents face today: Why is my teen or young adult unmotivated? And—more importantly—how do we help them find confidence, direction, and purpose again?

You’ll learn: Why your child isn’t lazy—they’re overwhelmed, afraid, or disconnected from who they are Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and why external pressure stops working How identity, values, passions, and curiosity fuel real motivation Practical ways parents can shift the environment so teens feel seen, supported, and empowered Rituals like Sacred Spaces, mindful walks, and curiosity-based conversations that help young adults reconnect with themselves

This episode will give you hope, clarity, and powerful tools to support your teen or young adult in a way that feels good for everyone.

Register today for our FREE Masterclass: “Create a Calm, Connected & Motivating Family Culture for 2026”on December 11th @7pm EST: If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult who is craving calmer communication, deeper connection, and a more motivated home - this masterclass is for you.

Register for the FREE masterclass

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In this Thanksgiving episode, Erin and Chris explore how gratitude can completely shift your mindset, your parenting, and your family culture—especially if you're raising teens or young adults in a stressful, noisy world.

You’ll hear real stories, honest reflections, and simple gratitude practices that help you break out of parent guilt, lower anxiety, and create a calmer, more connected home. This episode will help you slow down, get grounded, and see your child—and yourself—with more compassion.

What We Cover:

• Why gratitude actually works How it rewires your thinking, reduces stress, and lightens emotional heaviness.
• Letting go of guilt and “parent autopilot” Small mindset shifts that help you feel more present and confident.
• Easy gratitude rituals for busy parents Daily practices (journaling, walks, meditations, end-of-day moments) that help you reset quickly.
• How to express gratitude to your teen or young adult Simple language you can use today to build trust and connection.
• A meaningful Thanksgiving practice A family gratitude moment that can shift the energy at your table and set the tone for 2026.

Parenting teens and young adults is emotional and unpredictable—but gratitude helps you reconnect with who you are, show up with more patience, and model the emotional skills your kids need most.

Links & Resources:

• Parent Coaching Program:

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• Explore our teen and young adult coaching programs:

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If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who needs some hope and clarity this week.

As the holidays approach, many parents feel the weight of shifting family dynamics, busy schedules, and the emotional pull of nostalgia. In this heartfelt episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris open up about how to stay grounded, connected, and intentional during a season that can feel beautiful — and overwhelming.

Whether you’re navigating the “letting go” that comes with teens and young adults becoming more independent, or trying to rediscover your own joy and presence amidst the busyness, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to create meaningful moments that truly matter.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to stay emotionally connected as kids get older

• Ways to manage holiday chaos with calm, clarity, and intention

• Simple rituals that bring families together (even for older kids) How to replace stress with presence, gratitude, and values-aligned choices

• Why “quality over quantity” is the secret to holiday connection How parents can slow down, notice more, and reset their own energy

• The power of planning rituals, traditions, and downtime before the season begins

Erin and Chris share personal stories, real-life coaching insights, and practical steps you can take today to create the holiday season you actually want — one filled with connection, presence, and unforgettable memories.

Ready to feel calmer, more connected, and more intentional this holiday season? Explore coaching for parents, teens, and young adults at https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com for deeper support and resources.

The way you and your partner relate to each other (communicate, express love, deal with conflicts) is an emotional template that your children will bring to all aspects of their life. On this special podcast episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris dicuss the best ways that parents can be a role model for their teens and young adults on expressing love, communicating, showing compassion, and being vulnerable - so that teens and young adults feel safe, are aware, and have a strong sense of emotional grounding. Whether you're co-parenting, single parenting, or in a committed relationship, you'll understand the impact of your daily behavior (i.e., having open communications, repairing after conflicts, and simply creating shared experiences) on developing your child's emotional intelligence and how he/she will respond to future relationships, stressors, and sexual/intimate connections.

What You'll Learn in This Podcast

• How your children learn emotional intelligence from watching your relationship

• Why discussing love, finances, and emotions openly creates a feeling of security and worth

• How to demonstrate healthy conflict, respect-based communication, and repairing

• The significance of being vulnerable and sharing daily intimacy to develop your relationship and strengthen it

• Small rituals that will create a calm, closer, and more meaningful home environment

Take-Aways

• Your relationship is the first classroom for your child to learn about love and regulation

• Being open about "taboo" subjects helps develop emotional intelligence and build trust

• When your children see compassion in stressful situations or during disagreements, they know they are safer

• It's the daily connection between you and your child that is more important than large gestures of love; intimacy develops in the moment-to-moment interactions

• Consistency is more important than perfection; small changes lead to long-lasting results

Resources

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