# The Let Them Theory, Part 3: Parenting Teens Without Losing the Connection

An episode of [Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1769667587), 22 May 2025, 24 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/e/Buzzsprout-17203307/media.mp3

Send us a text 💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here. *** In Part 3 of The Let Them Theory series, Lisa unpacks one of the hardest challenges any parent faces: letting your kids go their own way - even when every fibre of you wants to step in and protect them. Inspired by her emotional conversation with 20-year-old Summer Kang, Lisa shares how parents can apply the Let Them mindset with teenagers and young adults. It's not about doing nothing - it's about loosening the grip, staying calm, and choosing compassion over control. Whether your child is pushing boundaries, making questionable choices, or just shutting down, this episode offers grounded, real-world ways to parent from a place of trust, presence, and emotional strength. A must-listen for mums who want more connection - and less conflict - with their growing kids. --- Welcome to Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait. The podcast that dives deep into the topics women are eager to explore 🎙️ From reinvention and relationships to health and happiness, we tackle the conversations that matter most with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour. 📩 Got a topic you’d love Lisa to dive into? Know an inspiring guest or want to share your own story? Reach out to us at: TheRealStoriesPodcast@gmail.com. You must be 18+ to connect with us. Your email may be shared during a future episode. --- 🌟 A message from Lisa: I’ve faced many challenges in life, experiencing love and laughter, to heartache and perseverance. Each experience has shaped me, teaching resilience, growth and compassion for others. Here’s a quick look at my journey: - My parents divorced when I was 2. - I won a drama school scholarship at 18, pursuing my dream of working in TV. - I travelled solo through Southeast Asia and Australia, facing a near-death experience along the way! - I adapted to life as a single parent after my beautiful daughter’s birth in 2006 and built a career in Commercial Real Estate. - I reconnected with a childhood friend who had lost his first wife. In 2011 we married and became a blended family and I became a step parent to my 2 eldest children whom I love dearly. - I helped expand my brother’s wedding business to Mallorca and began bodybuilding, competing in 2016 and 2017. - I now work as a Director in the Flexible Office industry and am building my coaching practice and podcast. - My next goal is to move to Spain and create a life by the sea! 💫 I’ve learned that life is full of opportunities if you just look up and reach for them. Let me help you discover yours ❤️ Lisa x --- Work with Lisa: Rediscover your passion and purpose. Explore more. --- Series Producer: Aaron Nelson PR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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