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From Slut-Bashing to Deepfakes: The New Sexual Violence with Leora Tanenbaum28 Jul 202500:54:33

Leora Tanenbaum, author of Sexy Selfie Nation, on how slut-shaming has evolved—and worsened—in the digital age. She unpacks how what was once a whispered insult has become a widespread, inescapable form of abuse—amplified by smartphones, social media, and AI-powered deepfakes. She talks about how “self-sexualizing” can feel like control—but isn’t, the three systemic forces fueling non-consensual sexualization, and how parents can approach these tough conversations with empathy—not shame. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Raising Daughters and Sons in a Sexist World with Jo-Ann Finkelstein18 Jul 202500:56:53

Clinical psychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World on healthy entitlement for girls, how to recognize and combat sexism in our own parenting, how to talk about misogyny, stereotyping, objectification, and consent with kids of all ages and much more. 

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Authentic Parenting is Turning 10! Help Us Celebrate13 Jul 202500:06:46

The Authentic Parenting Podcast is turning 10 years old this August. 

🎉 👉 Would you consider sending me a short voice note?

Here are a few prompts to guide you:

  • What do you love about the show?

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  • Why do you keep listening?

  • What makes Authentic Parenting your favorite podcast?

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📅 Please submit your voice message by August 21.
Your voice will be featured in our celebratory episode.

Want to help us celebrate?

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If this show has brought you insight, comfort, or inspiration, please consider supporting us:

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Inner Work for Fathers with Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD30 Jun 202500:50:04

Can the profound absence of a father in childhood pave the way for a deeper, more intentional path to fatherhood?

Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD, the co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, on how inner child work empowers fathers to meet their unmet emotional needs and become more present and emotionally attuned caregivers. 

His book: Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and the Power of Showing Up

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

The Family Dynamic: The Mystery of Sibling Success with Susan Dominus12 Jun 202500:54:51

Susan Dominus, long-time staff writer for The New York Times Magazine on why individual parenting decisions may have less influence on our children’s achievements than we tend to think—and why we should have more appreciation for how siblings can impact each other’s lives. What's the secret behind high acheiving families? What do they do differently? Are their common factors?

Some of the surprsing factors were parental expectations, family cutlure, values, how siblings inlfunce one another, and family mottos.

Her book THE FAMILY DYNAMIC: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Raising a Child Without Your Parents: A Story of Grief, Addiction, and Grace with Lauren Sisler02 Jun 202500:49:07

We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she’s navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son.

Today’s guest, Lauren Sisler, shares her deeply personal and moving story of loss, healing, and purpose. Lauren is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker—also known for her signature sideline shimmy. But behind her professional success lies a hidden chapter she kept quiet for years: the shocking loss of her parents to opioid addiction.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully with Nina Mongendre22 May 202501:04:30

Nina Mongendre on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully. 

Pre-order her book Reclaiming Your Inner Child:  A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing

The podcast is turning 10! 

10th Anniversary Retreat Interest Form

To celebrate a whole decade of the podcast and the amazing community we’ve built together, we're planning something very special — a retreat!

This will be a beautiful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, reflect, laugh, and celebrate all that we’ve created together over the years.

If your heart’s saying “yes!” — even just a little — we’d love to know.


Fill out this quick form to let us know you’re interested and want to be kept in the loop as details unfold.

Note: This is not a reservation — just a way to say, “Keep me posted!”

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

  1. What is Home? A Philosophical Exploration
  2. How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre
  3. Who We Are and How We Heal with Nina Mongendre

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

How to Connect Deeply wiht Yourself and Others with Kristy Lauricella16 May 202501:00:51

Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most?

What is connection? How does it feel to truly connect with someone? What’s the difference between connection, relationship, and love?

In today’s episode, we explore what it takes to build deep emotional connection with others. How do we know when we’re genuinely connected? What does disconnection feel like, and how can we rebuild a lost connection?

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

  • Why We Need to Connect More

  • Death and Cupcakes

  • The Healing Power of Storytelling

  • Colonoscopy and Cannolis

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Read my article: 9 Ways to Truly Connect with Your Teen

How to Recover from Burnout by Regulating Your Emotions and Nervous System with Michelle Grosser09 May 202500:59:24

What if recovering from burnout isn’t about doing more—but learning how to regulate what’s already happening inside you?

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY ENJOY

  1. Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana
  2. How to Regulate Your Nervous System Jen Mann
  3. How to Help Kids with Emotional Self-Regulation with Mona Delahooke, Ph.D
  4. The Secret Language of The Body with Jenn Mann and Karden Rabin

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Motherhood Is Political: Parenting, Policy, and Cultural Expectations with Abigail Leonard01 May 202500:55:46

Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal choice?

Today’s conversation might just change the way you think about parenthood, support systems, and even policy.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Why Kids Are Struggling—and How to Help Them Thrive with Ned Johnson22 Apr 202501:04:40

Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child?
Is your own anxiety fueling theirs?
Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect?
If you're unsure how to support your child without adding to their stress, you're not alone.

In this episode, Ned Johnson and I explore why so many kids are struggling—and what you can do to truly help.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 



 

 

How Parental Presence Shapes a Child’s Development with Dr. Dan Siegel14 Apr 202500:33:53

Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's; feeling Seen, Safe, Soothed and Secure. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Raising Emotionally Aware Boys Who Turn into Strong Men with Tosha Schore07 Apr 202500:47:57

Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence. 

  • Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment.
  • Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions.
  • Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments.
  • The importance of emotional work for parents.
  • Understanding your child’s emotional style and respecting boundaries.
  • Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting.
  • Discussing emotional labor in parenting and supporting each other.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting with Marina Lopes01 Apr 202501:10:29

Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents. 

  • The Brazilian "birth party"
  • The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month")
  • The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors
  • Swedish parental leave policies
  • Parenting in Mozambique
  • Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare
  • French universal childcare
  • Giving children real responsibilities and chores
  • Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt
  • And so much more

Despite exploring parenting practices worldwide, the author and her husband ultimately chose to raise their family in the US to be near their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of "going where the love is" and building community within their chosen location.

Get her book: Please Yell at My Kids : What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler24 Mar 202501:03:55

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability. 

  •  Earlier puberty trends
  • The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation 
  • How to manage their own emotions
  • What is the "window of tolerance"?
  • How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
  • How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills
  1. Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
  2. Listen to her first epsiode:  Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

(Special New Feature) Monthly Recap-February16 Mar 202500:33:20

Here are the four episodes published in February:

  1. Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change
  2. Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood
  3. 7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times 
  4. The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife

 

 

The TRUTH About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions & Finding the Gifts in Midlife! with Tamsen Fadal07 Mar 202500:42:53

Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals. 

  • Common misconceptions and fears surrounding perimenopause and menopause
  • The wide range of symptoms, extending far beyond just hot flashes, with Tamson sharing that there can be 34 plus symptoms.
  • Crucial information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options.
  • The vital role of lifestyle changes.
  • And so much more. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

7 Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress, and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times01 Mar 202500:58:28

Are you feeling overwhelmed, or distracted—unable to be fully present? Maybe you’re caught in worry, struggling to rest, or feeling anxious about the state of the world? Do you crave more ease, control peace and balance in your day-to-day life?

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood with Caroline Fleck, PhD20 Feb 202501:07:05

How good are you at the skill of validation?

What is validation, and what isn’t? What are its benefits, and how do you actually validate someone? What do people often misunderstand about this crucial, life-changing skill—and so much more? Should we validate positive or negative feelings? How do we determine what to validate? How can we calibrate our reactions to match someone’s distress?

Simply put, validation shows that you are present, you understand, and you care.

Remember, you don’t have to get it right all the time. You can always do a “do-over,” and perfection isn’t necessary.

Get her book: Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

(Special New Feature) Monthly Recap-January 202520 Feb 202500:22:22

Hello and welcome to a special new feature here on the podcast—the monthly recap! We’re trying something a little different, and we hope you’ll find it useful. We know that not everyone has time to listen to every episode, and honestly, I wouldn’t expect you to. Sometimes, just the title isn’t enough to know if an episode is right for you. That’s where this recap comes in!

If you're a regular listener and want to join me for a future recap, I’d love to have you! Just reach out and let me know—I’m always looking for new voices to join the conversation.

JANUARY EPISODES 

  1. Best Parenting Advice from 2024!
  2. Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs with Amy Wilson
  3. Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Laura Gassner Otting
  4. Unlocking the Good Life: The Power of Psychological Richness with Lorraine Besser, PhD

 

 

Reconnecting to Your Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant08 Feb 202501:00:29

In the aftermath of stress, adversity and trauma people often fall into survival mode and become disconnected from their true authentic self.

Dr. Thema Bryant, a president elect of the American Psychological Assosication on how we become disconnected from our self and how to reconnect to it. 

In this episode we will unpack some of the internal and external signs of disconnection and offer you some tools to empower you to journey home to yourself. 

We also talk about reparenting. A term I dislike, a concept I endorse. Reparenting yourself means recognizing what you lost or what you didn’t get as a child and beginning to give those things to yourself now. 

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 

  • 65: finding Authenticity, Meaning and Fulfillment 
  • 82: Are You Stuck in The Past? 
  • 84: Are You Living an Authentic Life? 
  • 90: Childhood Trauma: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self 
  • 140: In Search of The True Self
  • 163: How to Make Peace with Your Past and heal Your Life
  • 164: Becoming Your True Authentic Self Unapologetically 
  • 165: Breaking Free from Old Stories 

SUPPORT THE SHOW

  1. Become a patron on Patreon.com
  2. Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!”
  3. Rate or write a review

GET IN TOUCH

Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes 

 

Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana08 Feb 202501:18:01

We all encounter problems and stressors over the course of the day. Some are more easily managed then others. But no matter where an experience lands on the continuum from mild to traumatic, understanding how the nervous system works is the path to finding the way back to regulation.

Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma explains how we can learn about our nervous system so that we can befriend it. 

SOME KEY POINTS

  • What is neurocpetion
  • The three main pathways: ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal
  • Co-regulation
  • Our nervous systems talk to one another, as they are social structures

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY

  • Ep. 121: Resilient: how to Grow Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength and Happiness with Rick Hanson 
  • Ep. 147: What Does Self-Care Really Mean with Anna Seewald 
  • Ep. 152: How Trauma Gets Stuck IN Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon
  • Ep. 187: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids 
  • Ep. 245: 5 Simple Practices for Daily Happiness 

 

 

The Invisible Epidemic of Trauma with Paul Conti, MD08 Feb 202501:16:27

What happens inside of us as a result of trauma changes us. “When trauma hits, it affects all aspects of our life: our brain biology, emotions, memory, physical health, But above all-it alters our sense of self. It creates a permanent divide in our personal history-forever dividing it into 2 segments of Before and After. 

Paul Conti, MD author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic on how trauma works and how we can heal from it. 

  • 3 types of trauma
  • The role of shame in trauma
  • The role of the limbic system
  • First steps towards healing
  • The importance of creating a coherent narrative 

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY

  1. 292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Dick Schwatz
  2. 290: Alarmed Aloneness with Sarah Peyton
  3. 246: Healing Relational Trauma with Dr. NIma
  4. 241: How to Cultivate Self-Love with Nathalie Ellies 
  5. 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with james Gordon, MD

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You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron.

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Give from the heart now.  

 

Unraveling The Mysteries of Healing with Lissa Rankin, MD08 Feb 202500:57:17

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  1. Become a patron on Patreon.com and join 21 exisiting memebers who contribute $121 towards our monthly goal of $500. 
  2. Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!”
  3. Rate or write a review

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Thank you for listening! 

With gratitude,

Anna Seewald

Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author

www.authenticparenting.com

 

Trauma and Healing in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté08 Feb 202500:57:56
Mothering Challenging Adult Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change with Dr. Judith Smith06 Feb 202500:58:28

Judith Smith on the complex, often painful experience of raising daughters who challenge, resist, or reject expectations. In Difficult: Mothering Challenging Daughters, she offers a compassionate look at the emotional toll and societal pressure mothers face. This episode explores how to find peace, set boundaries, and parent without guilt.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

Unlocking the Good Life: The Power of Psychological Richness with Lorraine Besser, PhD30 Jan 202500:50:03

We all want to live the Good Life, but what does that really mean? Is a good life simply a happy one? Do we need to keep pursuing happiness, or should we shift our focus to finding meaning and fulfillment instead?

Lorraine Besser, PhD author of The Art of the Interesting on how to cultivate a good life. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

 

Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Laura Gassner Otting23 Jan 202500:55:19

Lauren Gassner dives into the concept of "Wonder Hell"—that emotional space between success and uncertainty—and explores how it affects us as parents. She unpacks the importance of reframing fear and anxiety as growth opportunities, embracing failure, and modeling a growth mindset for children. Gain practical tools for handling impostor syndrome, fostering risk tolerance in kids, and building true confidence rooted in competence. 

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs with Amy Wilson09 Jan 202500:52:45

Are you a people pleaser? Do you often put your own needs aside to make others happy? Do you find yourself in the role of the helper, feeling underappreciated or taken advantage of? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Join us as we explore the complexities of people pleasing and how to reclaim your voice, meet your needs, and stop that tendency once and for all.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Best Parenting Advice from 2024!02 Jan 202500:20:00

What you’re about to hear is a 16-minute conversation generated by AI between a female and a male, discussing six specific episodes of my podcast.

Here are the episodes that were included in the AI conversation:

  1. Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD

  2. 3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik

  3. Are You a Controlling Parent? Here’s What You Need to Know!

  4. How to Make Parenting Less Intense with Laura Froyen, PhD

  5. Parenting through Connection Instead of Coercion with Pam Leo

  6. The Harms of Gentle Parenting with Laura Froyen

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Did you enjoy this episode? I value your feedback, and I’m eager to know what you think. Feel free to share your thoughts in the Authentic Parenting FB group and let me know if you found this AI experiment interesting!

LINKS AND RESOURCES

2024 Year End Review: Highlights, Challenges and Best Finds26 Dec 202401:04:00

This is the final epsiode of the year where we share the highlights from 2024, challenges we faced, how we overcame them and what goals we have for 2025. Also, best books, podcasts, movies and shows of 2024. 

Happy Holidays! 

My Top 5 Favorite Episodes + Top 10 Most Downloaded of 2024 Revealed21 Dec 202401:09:31

I’m joined by one of my wonderful listeners, Jen Sign, who has joined me on several episodes, most notably the ones on uncovering your core values and AI. In this episode, we share our top 5 favorite episodes from 2024, and at the end, I reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the year. It was so fun hearing about Jen’s favorites, and it turns out we had one in common!

If you haven’t had the chance to listen to all the episodes from 2024 (which I totally understand), this episode will be especially helpful. We dive into why we each loved certain episodes more than others, and I hope it will give you some great recommendations to add to your listening list.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

How to Make Holidays Less Stressful with Dr. Laura Froyen14 Dec 202401:08:43

In this episode, we explore the different types of stress we face during the holiday season, including the stress we consciously choose versus the default stress we often fall into. We’ll share practical tips for making the holidays less stressful, from simplifying gift-giving to lowering expectations and creating space for what truly matters.

We also dive into the importance of questioning old customs and traditions, and how to create new ones that fit where we are in life—especially when our kids are at different ages or we’re navigating a new season.

One of the key takeaways is the power of setting an intention for the season—whether it’s choosing a word to guide us or simply deciding how we want to feel. We’ll also discuss the emotional side of the holidays, including post-holiday blues and how we can help our kids process feelings of loss or disappointment.

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Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD06 Dec 202400:52:58

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kristin Neff on the importance of self-compassion for parents, why self-kindness is not enough and how to become better at practicing self-compassion. How self-compassion is not self-pity, how it can give you strength to navigate the challenges of parenting and life and avoid burnout.

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

  1. {Best of} The Art and Science of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD
  2. How To Cultivate Self-Compassion
  3. How to Practice Self-Compassion with Marissa Knox, Ph.D
  4. The Benefits of Compassion for Yourself and Others with James Kirby

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What is Home? A Philosophical Exploration29 Nov 202400:59:41

Yoga teacher, family constellations facilitator, and author of an upcoming book on healing the inner child, Nina Mongendre and a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York Samir Chopra on isolation, not feeling alone, the spirtual meaning of home, opening our hearts, living with loss and much more. 

Nina and Samir are returning guests, here are their previous epsiodes: 

Get Samir's book: Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide

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How to Navigate Family Drama During the Holidays: Managing Conflict, Triggers, and Emotions with Frank Anderson21 Nov 202400:49:04

World-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson on navigating difficult family dynamics and conversations, managing conflict, and dealing with emotional triggers. He discusses how to shift the focus from having the 'perfect' holiday to managing expectations, embracing all emotions, staying present with feelings of loss and grief, and challenging old family narratives. 

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3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik15 Nov 202400:43:53

Support for Authentic Parenting comes from listeners like you. Since 2015, this podcast has been fully listener-supported, and we rely on your donations to continue bringing you valuable content. You can make a one-time or monthly donation at authenticparenting.com/support, or join us on Patreon at patreon.com/authenticparenting

Returning guest, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, and family nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Kate Gawlik on 3 ways to prevent parental burnout. We talked about adjusting our expectations, lowering demands, simplifying, the importance of free play, the downside of over scheduled lives, and more.

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OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

  1. Parental Burnout: Causes, Signs and How to Cope With It with Kate Gawlik
  2. The Consequences of Parental Burnout with Moïra Mikolajczak, PhD
  3. Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process with Sheryl Ziegler
  4. Living Well with Stress with Elissa Epel, PhD
  5. Mind-Body Tools to Develop Stress Resilience
Are You a Controlling Parent? Here’s What You Need to Know!08 Nov 202400:56:12

Licensed clinical psychologist and author Emily Edlynn on how to practice autonomy-supportive parenting. What it is, what tools it involves, and how it looks and sounds in everyday life. Also, what autonmy is and how different it is from independence and importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as fundamental human needs for raising confident, resilient, and happy kids. 

Get her book: Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children by Emily Edlynn

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What Does Healing from Trauma Really Mean? with Jimanekia Eborn01 Nov 202400:49:18

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of rape and sexual assault. But there are no graphic descriptions.

Jimanekia Eborn on what healing from trauma entails and why we shouldn't put healing on a pedestal. The importance of awareness, the power of silent retreats and building an active and intentional support system. 

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OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 

  1. Unraveling The Mysteries of Healing with Lissa Rankin, MD
  2. Overcoming Trauma: Releasing Shame and Healing the Body with Peter Levine, PhD
  3. Trauma and Healing in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté
  4. The Science of Stuck and Trauma Healing with Britt Frank
  5. Truth, Trauma and Transformation with Dr. Frank Anderson
The Pros and Cons of Tracking Your Kids with Devorah Heitner25 Oct 202400:53:41
(LIVE Podcast Oct. 5) The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings and Deeper Connection17 Oct 202401:26:31

Do you struggle with asking for what you really need? Do you feel underappreciated? Do you feel like you need external validation and approval for your own goodness? Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Learn to ditch the ineffective strategies that many of us are trained in a domination system to use like blaming, demanding, complaining, and really learn a new language to get your universal needs met. Learn to listen to a feeling underneath a message. Transfrom your most mportant relationships. 

This is the edited recotding of our live event that took place on October 5 in Princeton, NJ. The topic was "The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection," featuring special guest Yvette Erasmus. 

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 

  1. When Your Needs Are Not Met with Dr. Yvette Erasmus
  2. How to Ask for What YOu Need in a Relationship with Dr. Yvette Erasmus
  3. (LIVE Podcast April 27) Finding Healing, Peace and Joy with Seth Gillihan, PhD
  4. (LIVE Podcast March 26, 2023) The Complicated Parent Adult-Child Relationship with Daniel Maté

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The Secret Language of The Body with Jenn Mann and Karden Rabin10 Oct 202401:07:20

Mind-body practioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin on regulating your nervous system, healing your body and freeing your mind. Become aware of your dysregulated responses in your mind and body, interupt these unhelpful patterns and redsign and rewire them to transfrom your health and life. 

Get their book: The Secret Language of The Body 

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY

  1. Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana
  2. How Trauma Gets “ Stuck” in Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon
  3. How to Regulate Your Nervous System with Jenn Mann

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Panic Proof: Holistic Solutions to End Your Anxiety Forever04 Oct 202401:04:15

Dr. Nicole Cain on the difference between anxiety and panic attacks and what to do to end anxiety forever. Learn the 9 types of anxiety and see which type you are. Build your own panic pack with holistic tools and use it when you need it. 

Get her book: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever

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OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY

  1. The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora, MD
  2. A Philosophical Understanding of Anxiety with Samir Chopra, PhD
  3. Heal Your Anxiety for Good
  4. Why Anxiety Is Good For You Even Though It Feels Bad
  5. Unwinding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer
 
Healing Insecure Attachment with Dr. Judy Ho27 Sep 202400:49:23

Dr. Judy Ho walks us through the 4 main attachments styles, discusses the 2 main goals of attachment healing and gives us concrete tools (she shared so many great tools) to heal our attachment wounds. Powerfully practical.

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How to Make Parenting Less Intense with Laura Froyen, PhD19 Sep 202401:14:24

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. 

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket.

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Rethink Your Relationship with Time: Embrace Finitude and Transform Your Life12 Sep 202400:59:03

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. 

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket.

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How to Stop Freaking Out-the kids' edition with Carla Naumburg06 Sep 202401:17:35

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. 

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket.

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RE-RELEASE: How To Be a Happier Parent02 Sep 202400:56:16

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. 

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket.

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RE-RELEASE: Why Keeping a Secret Can Do More Harm Than Good with Michael Slepian22 Aug 202401:08:18

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. 

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket.

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RE-RELEASE: When Your Needs Are Not Met with Yvette Erasmus15 Aug 202401:21:15

We're hosting another live event this year—our second one! If you missed the first event in April, you have another chance to join us.

The LIVE Podcast returns on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey. 

 I’m excited to announce that our featured guest will be Yvette Erasmus, who has been a guest on the show twice before. 

The event is titled "The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection."

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at info@authenticparenting.com

If you want to revisit Yvette Erasmus’s previous appearances on the show, check out these episodes:

  1. EP. 262: When Your Needs Are Not Met
  2. EP. 308: How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship

I’m thrilled to invite you to an intimate evening where you’ll get to meet me and my special guest, Yvette Erasmus, in person. This is your chance to connect with fellow fans and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable experience. We’ll have delicious food, great music, exciting raffles, engaging activities, and fantastic prizes. Plus, there’s free parking and plenty of laughter and good times!

Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to get your ticket, and I’ll see you on October 5, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

I can’t wait to share this enriching event with you, make lasting memories, and nourish our souls together. See you in October!

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