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169. The Problem with Obedience
01 Oct 2024
00:16:28
When other kids at the park instantly listen to their parents, it can make even the most well-intentioned parent feel self-conscious (and a little jealous).
Isn’t that the goal? A child who listens without hesitation?
Let’s talk about it.
IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:
The longterm ramifications of putting obedience on a pedestal
What to focus on and aim for instead
A question to ask yourself to reflect on your approach
DON'T MISS:
The limiting factor that makes all of this extra challenging with strong-willed kids!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
168. ADHD in Motherhood with Patricia Sung
24 Sep 2024
01:01:32
"You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!"
... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you!
Patricia Sung, Adult ADHD coach and host of Motherhood in ADHD, is here to share her journey into diagnosis, understanding her unique brain, and empowering other moms to do the same.
We normalize the struggle, share new insights, and reflect on the powerful act of breaking cycles.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
Common traits and misconceptions of ADHD beyond being forgetful
Her go-to tools for managing anger while parenting
Ways to work WITH your ADHD to boost your self-compassion as a parent
DON'T MISS-
The double-edged sword that is having family with ADHD
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
159. The Joke's on Us! Relatable Dads, Wholesome Advice with Kevin + Evan (@thedumbdads)
11 Jun 2024
01:07:04
Happy Father's Day, dads!
My guests today, Kevin + Evan, are two stay-at-home dad comedians trying to let parents know the struggle is normal and we’re doing better than we think.
You might already follow them as they’ve been featured on Good Morning America, Momsplaining with Kristen Bell, & Today and go viral often on TikTok and Instagram for bits like "Dad Press Conferences".
They’ve set out to be relatable dads that can poke fun out of the bizarre experience that parenting is, fight the stigma of the bar being on the floor for dads and give parents permission to laugh at themselves and their kids, knowing they’re not alone.
They say they're failing fatherhood, but I pull some great parenting perspective out of them inside this episode!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
Some of the most patronizing moments they've had as SAHD's
How they find the line of what to share online
How to add the Improv tool of "Yes, And" to your parenting toolkit
DON'T MISS-
Why they're already the parents they wish they were
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
68. Smashing the Internal Patriarchy with Dr. Manuela Powell
24 May 2022
01:09:49
Dr. Manuela Powell is a breast cancer surgeon turned mindset coach, working to liberate her clients to have the audacity to live a full life. She fiercely believes the day all women realize how powerful they are will be the day the world completely changes for the better.
After having her first child at 42, Dr. Manuela felt herself transition from an audacious, full-spirited powerhouse to June Cleaver, giving everything to everyone else. She shares her journey to discovering life coaching, and how it's given her the power to be herself again.
In this episode, she shares...
How gratitude can become an excuse
How every woman struggles with internalized patriarchy
The top 3 themes that come up with all her clients
Her practical advice for listeners is to...
Become conscious of things so you can change things
Notice the way you talk to yourself in your head
Feel your feelings
With Oklahoma just passing the most restrictive legislation to date, banning abortions at the point of fertilization... toward the end of the episode, Dr. Manuela and I address these motherhood-related US current events.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
67. Thank You, Mama with Ana Tajder
08 May 2022
01:05:07
Ana Tajder is an award-winning author, journalist and the host of “Thank You, Mama," where she interviews women from around the world about the most important lessons they have learned from their mothers.
In this Mother's Day episode, Ana shares the insight + wisdom gleaned from all of these interviews and shares the things daughters appreciated most about their relationships with their moms, and the things they wished they had gotten from their moms.
Ana's story herself includes growing up with a movie star as a mom, considering motherhood at 40, and a rollercoaster first 2 years that led to a heart-breaking conversation with her son.
Toward the end, we discuss how to normalize emotion in front of our kids so they don't feel responsible or at fault, as well as specific takeaways for mothers of daughters.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You are the mom your kids need.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
66. 3 Years In: Reflections on being a Solopreneur
26 Apr 2022
00:45:38
Wholeheartedly is THREE!!!
Starting a business is very much like becoming a parent. It's 100,000X harder than you thought it'd be. But there are so many moments that make it all worth it!
This episode is NOT about parenting- it's about the journey behind the scenes.
In this episode, I share the things I wish I knew when I started Wholeheartedly. Whether you have a biz, are curious about starting one, or are just a fan... tune in to hear...
How I Got Started
All the small tasks I accomplished the first year + beyond
The changes I made in the pandemic
My recommendations + advice for new entrepreneurs
The software I use that saves my life daily
Join me to celebrate + share with a friend -->
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on. Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
65. Understanding Triggers, Stress + Emotions with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
12 Apr 2022
01:00:51
Dr. Lynyetta Willis is a psychologist, speaker, family coach, and author. In this episode, I pick her brain about these pesky things that trip us up as parents: triggers, stress, and emotions.
She breaks down a detailed description of how you can tell the difference between a stressor and a trigger, and how that informs how you handle them long-term. (You'll love (and relate) to the story she dives into to illustrate this point.)
We talk about what she recommends if you're looking to heal from your past (spoiler alert: it's NOT getting a Ph.D.).
She dives into her definition of Stable Misery: how to tell if you're in it and what to do about it. And shares 3 questions to ask yourself to deepen your relationship with sensations and emotions.
Her advice is practical, she's extremely funny and down to earth, and every parent will relate to our conversation!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
64. Why it's SO Hard to Stay Calm
29 Mar 2022
00:33:29
OF COURSE you snap! OF COURSE you lose your mind! IT MAKES SENSE.
If you wish you had even a smidge more patience than you do... ...get ready for some truth bombs.
In this episode, I paint the picture of what's really going on in these moments - situationally, emotionally, in your mind... and why it's not only NORMAL but EXPECTED to have a short fuse.
The question is... are you ready to change it?
Apply for Wholeheartedly CALM - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/apply
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on. Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
63. The Mental Load + Being a "Fun" Mom with Libby (The Honest Mom)
15 Mar 2022
00:50:38
Libby was a perfectionist with a typical baby. Once her second arrived... everything came crumbling down.
While battling PPD (the rage kind) she was forced to lose her perfectionism and find grace for herself. She also found overstimulation, resentment, and cycles to break for her kids.
In this episode, Libby shares how she grew to embrace lowering her standards, the things you might be taking for granted, and how to create safety within your 4 walls.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
62. How to Get on the Same Page
08 Mar 2022
00:23:05
New to gentle parenting and your partner is not on board? Argue about parenting often? Maybe one (or both) of you have a temper?
You're not alone! This episode is for you.
I'm breaking down 3 reasons you're not aligned + parenting as a TEAM, and 3 things you can do to change this dynamic ASAP!
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on. Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
61. Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera
01 Mar 2022
01:00:28
Rosalia Rivera, consent educator and child sexual abuse prevention specialist, joins me to share incredibly important insight every parent needs to know.
Keeping your child in your sight at all times for 18 years is not an option.
We need to know how to equip ourselves so we can equip our kids with *uncomfortable* conversations.
Conversations like body autonomy, anatomically correct names for private parts, secrets vs. surprises, safe vs. tricky people, online safety and much more.
Conversations not only with our child but all of their care providers.
As Rosalia says, "I'd rather have an uncomfortable conversation than my child BE in an uncomfortable situation."
The more we can have these conversations the safer the world is going to be for our kids.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
60. Breaking the Cycle with Christie Lazo
15 Feb 2022
01:31:32
A real-life "Luisa Madrigal (Encanto)", Christie Lazo is a Peruvian-Canadian eldest daughter in an immigrant family living in a multigenerational home with her dad after her mom died.
After diving into her guilt/struggle with continuing to work full time, Christie speaks to her journey of healing her past and choosing to parent differently than she was parented.
Among many topics, she invites us into her story of reclaiming her indigenous roots, Catholicism, consent culture, acceptance and trust, as well as Chancla/Sandalia culture.
Her parents moved to Canada for a "better life". For Christie, a "better life" includes her mental health, how she's raising her kids, and being a better parent as well.
"If I can heal so my daughter never has to, it's worth every effort."
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
59. The Teen Years with Aly Pain
01 Feb 2022
01:12:15
Parents of ALL ages: BUCKLE IN. I feel so grateful to get to offer you this episode.
Aly Pain is a parenting expert working with teens and their parents. In this episode, she shares incredibly game-changing insight on the changes a teen's brain goes through, why it matters so much, and how to support them as their parent.
She speaks to the #1 reason parents beat themselves up, the heart-breaking reason there's so much emotional disconnect during these years and the mindset that'll give you hope.
Her analogies are vivid, her delivery is passionate, and her perspective is life-changing.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
158. Is it all True? How to Live in the Gray in the Black+White World of Parenting Advice with Ryan Allen, LPCC-S, LPC (@preschooltherapy)
04 Jun 2024
01:00:43
Ryan Allen, LPCC-S, LPC, is a licensed therapist with a decade of expertise working with young children and their families. A parent of two young kids, Ryan creates free resources for nearly 1 million parents and child caregivers on both TikTok and IG, providing guidance and support to shift away from traditional punitive approaches towards fostering environments of mutual respect.
I intentionally bring up several controversial topics to get his thoughts.
Is it true....
That therapists are perfect parents?
That your pediatrician’s advice is the golden rule?
That kids grow out of behaviors?
That you shouldn’t say “good job”?
That you have to read to your kids every night?
That all it takes to extinguish a behavior is playing your cards right?
Is there such a thing as a naughty or bad kid?
If your child knows better and does it anyway, isn’t that manipulation? Shouldn’t you take it personally?
Do we need to fix a behavior right away or else it will get worse?
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER -
Two questions to ask yourself to actually stop a negative behavior
The insight that completely shifted Ryan’s professional approach
An alternative approach to the red/green/yellow clip charts
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
58. Finally Finding ZEN with Irin Rubin
18 Jan 2022
00:55:09
Irin Rubin was literally googling "WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!"
She was drowning in impatience and anger before she begged her husband, a hypnotherapist, to record something she could listen to from home to start to address it all.
Her kids have a much more patient mom now thanks to those recordings, and ever since she's been on a mission to share them with moms everywhere - now accessible on an app called MamaZen.
In this episode, she shares her journey of trying nearly everything else, the thoughtful design behind the app, and why it might be just what you've been looking for.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
57. Realistic Expectations with Amanda Gurman
04 Jan 2022
01:00:45
Expectations are premeditated resentments; future disappointments planned out in advance.
How often are our expectations of our kids or ourselves - too high?
Amanda Gurman of the Honest as a Mother podcast shares her journey to discovering how to ease up and lower the expectations she'd been handed.
Through trial and error, she's come to terms with the kind of mom she is - and has embraced it.
She shares practical ways she's allowing for her own needs to be met and we discuss how to avoid raising entitled kids. We also highlight ways the pandemic has challenged this and what to do about it.
I hope you let relief wash over you as you receive a signed permission slip from both of us to lower your expectations of yourself and just be YOU.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
56. Mom Rage with Jessie Ereddia
21 Dec 2021
00:46:01
Jessie Ereddia is a life coach who helps angry moms manage their emotions. In this episode, she shares her own journey of navigating postpartum rage, how she learned how to manage her anger + anxiety, and 3 powerful thoughts to cling to.
#1 - I have options. #2 - This has everything to do with them and nothing to do with me. #3 - I'm not failing. I'm simply a woman experiencing things physically + emotionally and there are actual solutions.
How do anxiety + rage interconnect?
Managing your ANGER begins with managing your ANXIETY.
This is not anything about your identity.
This is about what's going on in your mind.
Jessie has a unique process for equipping moms to become empowered. She and her husband Grant are in the thick of parenthood with their three young daughters and reside in Atlanta, GA.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
55. No Longer Just Surviving with Chelsie VanderZanden
07 Dec 2021
00:47:45
Chelsie VanderZanden is one of us. A single mom -3 kids- healing from the past and striving to do better every day. In this episode, she opens her heart and shares what she wished she would've known just a year ago.
Overcoming a narcissist abusive husband, leaving, going through depression and survival mode, learning how to be a mom and not just a parent (they are different in her opinion), and finding her way to being on medication- led to saving her life and her kids'.
"Please don't believe that hopelessness is normal." She hopes that by sharing her story, you can find hope for your own situation.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
54. Parenting Around Family
23 Nov 2021
00:34:27
It's THAT time of year! If you're dreading the lack of routine, BIG emotions, and influx of unsolicited advice and side eye coming your way this week... pop in your ear buds!
In this episode I break down all the variables making things complicated, the triggers at play in you, and what to do about it.
You can find yourself in the possible things you might hear, thoughts you might have, and pressures you might feel.
Practice my favorite phrase, secure a new mantra, and find more confidence + SANITY this holiday season!
JOIN Wholeheartedly CALM - VIP group coaching program for parents raising strong-willed kids with way more patience www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on. Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
53. Controversial Opinions with Renee Reina
09 Nov 2021
01:04:13
Have you ever been afraid to admit you don't like playing with your toddler? Don't feel like you're *enjoying every moment*? YOU. ARE. NORMAL.
The more we say these things out loud the better we feel! Renee Reina is here to say all the things out loud.
In this episode she shares her thoughts on traveling away without your kids, not wanting postpartum visitors, and ((shocking)) not sleeping in the same room as your partner!
She also sheds light from an expert stance on the difference between attachment theory and attachment parenting which is worth sticking to the end to hear. It just might make you feel a little bit better.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
52. Kids' Mental Health at Home with Sara Olsher
26 Oct 2021
00:40:58
Sara + I are SO excited to share all the details with you and invite you to join us in our mission to raise a resilient generation of kids that are aware of their emotional health and have the skills to cope with life's toughest stuff.
UPDATE: We're launching NOW in BETA, shipping in January! Here's the link to check it out - www.kidsmentalhealthathome.com
In this episode, we share...
Why you don't need a degree to teach mental health skills
Whether or not you can use them with your 2-year-old
How the tools in these boxes relate to my coaching
Why we're so passionate about this!
Thank you in advance for supporting it in whatever way you can and for telling everyone you know who needs to hear about it!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
Wendy Dickens is here to talk trauma, adversity, shame, and hope. She's worked with thousands of families in Shasta County, CA on the child welfare front and sees firsthand how generational cycles affect children today.
Not only does she teach about Adverse Childhood Experiences, but encourages understanding rather than judgment for families that struggle. They still care about their kids!
She identifies the factors that BUILD adversity in children and the one thing they need to thrive. Together we challenge the "ideal" of rugged individualism and instead aspire toward a supportive community.
Send this episode to a teacher or professional that works with kids - they'll benefit from her perspective and insight into creating trauma-informed approaches!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
50. LIVE Coaching Session with Ty Nared
28 Sep 2021
01:19:50
Ty Nared is a mom of a 2-year-old, working from home, managing a wooden toy company, and doing ALL. THE. THINGS. She was willing to jump on and chat parenting together as a coaching session on this platform!
She wants to cultivate cooperation but doesn't know what to say when her daughter doesn't listen! She doesn't want to rely on her husband. She gets pressure to question her parenting from extended family.
Together we discuss how to help her manage frustration, problem-solve more success when needing to Zoom with her daughter at home, and figure out how to help her daughter stay in the cart at the store!
As we process things in real-time, I hope you're able to shift the perspective to apply some nuggets at your house as well!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
49. What I Wish I'd Known Sooner with Allison Livingston
14 Sep 2021
00:46:35
Allison Livingston is the founder of 5 Steps to Connect with Your Strong-Willed Child. She started learning Mindful Parenting tools in 2005 to navigate power struggles and challenging behaviors with her oldest strong-willed child.
Her extensive education + experience in Nonviolent Communication and work as a Certified Mediator gives her a unique mindset in relation to BIG emotions and power struggles.
In this episode, she shares her journey (in hindsight) of discovering she was raising a strong-willed child, the counterintuitive trick to connection, and 3 things she wished she'd known sooner.
Kids that have different natures require different approaches.
There are ways to parent that are more conducive to feeling like partners, yet are not permissive.
They actually NEED firm boundaries + clear communication to build trust.
Her advice (among many gems shared) includes befriending your emotions, counting your shoulds, and taking action now.
This episode pairs well with Ep. 38: Survive your Strong-Willed Child
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
157. They know better than this!
28 May 2024
00:22:14
You're 100% right. They do know better. These are smart kids we're talking about here, nothing gets past them!
So, if that's true, why are they still hitting, pushing, screaming, or whathaveyou?
Explaining the rules for the 1,456th time isn't going to solve anything.
What will? Tune in with curiosity.
IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...
The truth behind two incredibly common misconceptions
The painful sting of regret that's oh, too familiar
How it feels when the tables have turned
DON'T MISS:
Why it's problematic to tell your child to "make good choices."
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
48. MORE Patience for Strong-Willed Kids
31 Aug 2021
00:39:41
How can the tools of Positive Discipline make it easier to be patient? Why am I so irritable + impatient with *normal* behaviors? Why is my child struggling?
Taking pieces of what I shared during the Calm Mom // Calm Home Masterclass, I break down...
The 6 main pillars of the Positive Discipline philosophy
What you DON'T have control over + what you DO
How your child's perception of reality is created + what's going on under the surface
What you can do about it RIGHT NOW
JOIN Wholeheartedly CALM - starts September 7th crash course + community for moms striving to parent strong-willed kids with way more patience www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/group
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
47. A "Good Enough" Mom with KC Davis
24 Aug 2021
01:26:55
KC Davis is a mom of 2, author, licensed professional counselor, and creator of the Struggle Care platform, dedicated to sharing compassion and guidance to those who struggle to perform everyday care tasks.
Have you ever felt like your "cup was full" but still had no capacity to play? Do you ever wish a fairy godmother would poof onto your shoulder to be like "the answer is..."? Have you ever beaten yourself up for being a bad mom because your house is a mess or you can't keep up with all the laundry?
<<< SAME >>>
You can be emotionally healthy and still be kind of a messy person. You can aim for a net positive experience of being loved for your kids. You can complete care tasks because you deserve to function.
FED. CLOTHED. SAFE. LOVED.
Stop reading this and just hit PLAY because you're absolutely going to love every single second of this episode!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
46. Back to School in 2021
10 Aug 2021
00:27:05
Right now, we have 3 goals:
Process + manage our own BIG Emotions.
Help our kids feel in control of changes + transitions.
Help our kids find belonging in a new environment.
MAKE IT MAKE SENSE, MOM!
In this episode, I cover practical things you can do RIGHT NOW to manage stress + anxiety on all fronts and make things go as smoothly as they can (in a pandemic still).
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
45. Making Mama Well with Dr. Pip Houghton
27 Jul 2021
00:41:51
Parenting comes down to 2 things: your mental health and your parent-child relationship. Mental health in motherhood takes a beating. Isolation and shame is a breeding ground for mental health disorders.
Dr. Phillippa (Pip) Houghton is a family doctor on Vancouver Island, BC with a special interest in perinatal mental health. She is a mama to two boys and passionate about normalizing the motherhood experience, the good, the hard, and everything in between.
In this episode, we cover the *red flags* to look out for, what keeps moms from seeking help for their mental health, and how we DON'T have to sugarcoat our bad days.
The more comfortable we get in saying out loud "this stuff is hard" or "I don't always love the work of motherhood, even though I love my babies" the easier it will be for us to come together and support each other.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
44. Real Talk
13 Jul 2021
00:30:38
It's time for a heart-to-heart. A little storytime.
I'm going off the script and into some real vulnerability in hopes you can relate even a little.
Bottomline- This is not how it's supposed to be. This is not what we signed up for. It's not getting easier. What do we do about it?
If you're feeling ALL THE HARD lately and need to come up for air... ...hang on through all my rambling and know you're not alone.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
43. Brain Science + Regulation with Laura Pryor
29 Jun 2021
01:07:16
I am joined once again by Laura Pryor, LIMHP, LPC, PLADC / EMDR Level I & II Trained Clinician / Brainspotting Therapist / Lovely human / Conscious parent.
She graciously breaks down the intricacies of the brain science involved with emotional responses, how to best help our kids with emotions, and her thoughts on using time out.
We also talk for a bit about taking shame out of parenting, why it's SO HARD to stay calm, and if beating ourselves up worked, she'd be out of a job.
Brand new resource coming soon (TRIGGERS WORKBOOK). Reach out to get on the waitlist to be the first to download yours!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
42. Fatherhood + Finding Patience with Mr. Wholeheartedly, Bryce Bettmann
15 Jun 2021
01:37:27
My bestie, my better half, my husband Bryce, lets me pick his brain on all things parenting!
He reflects on his upbringing, shares his struggles + confusion of parenting a strong-willed child through the toddler phase, and shares his own insecurities.
Most importantly, he shares the lessons and perspective he learned from his time in inpatient treatment for alcoholism, and how it translated to his parenting, ultimately making his patience longer than mine!
He doesn't give himself enough credit, but he's an amazing father to our girls!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
41. 5 Steps for Summer Sanity
01 Jun 2021
00:24:45
When summer hits, parents can feel equally excited AND anxious. Change is destabilizing and all the added time together and at home can feel a bit intimidating.
Today I'm sharing 5 essential steps to ensuring your sanity this summer: #1- Expect adversity. #2- Game face on. #3- Put them in control. #4- Ambiguity is the enemy. #5- Encourage independent play.
NOW is the time to course-correct the effects of the pandemic on your family's life-
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
40. Accessible + Sustainable Self-Care
18 May 2021
00:55:12
What even IS "self-care"?
Justine Sones is a mom, writer, + stress-management coach helping burnt-out humans set boundaries. Together we lament over all things unexpected in the motherhood & parenting realm, as well as diving into Justine's reckoning with "self-care".
She shares her "loving mental breakdown of 2018", painting the picture of how a retreat can be a necessary first step to healing.
You'll be using her mantras - "Well, now I know." + "Both things can be true." from now on.
Tweet quoted in the episode- "I don't believe our world needs more positivity. I believe our world needs minds that are equipped to be with the complexity of life. Minds that can hold nuance and polarity. Minds that can stay grounded, centered, and open to the full range of what it means to be human." --@corymuscara
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
39. Survive your Strong-Willed Child
27 Apr 2021
00:20:17
STRONG-WILLED KIDS:
Everything is the worst thing to ever have happened to them.
They're tender-hearted + cold-hearted in the same 30 seconds.
Raising them is HARD AF.
If you have one... you know. Today I'm breaking down the perspective shifts & approaches you need to take them from your greatest adversary to your biggest fan.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
156. The Path to Stop Feeling Powerless in your Parenting with Laura + Mike
21 May 2024
00:58:00
Today you get a true behind the scenes look at what parenting a strong-willed child looks like at someone else's house.
Laura and Mike are full-time working parents with 3 kids living in Minneapolis.
Just a few months ago, they describe what parenting felt like - powerless, volatile, unpredictable. They felt lost, with no toolkit and no shared understanding.
After sharing the barriers they had to overcome to get support, they narrate what really stuck with them through the work that they did on themselves through their time inside Wholeheartedly CALM, my 3 month group coaching program.
They both describe the feeling of empowerment they found through a lot of self reflection and just how amazing it feels to get to enjoy their kids more again. Their kids enjoy being enjoyed as well!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED…
The power of language - small tweaks have a huge impact on cooperation
Ways to take your power back as a parent, while empowering your child at the same time
The topic Laura + Mike truly appreciated having shame-free conversations about
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
38. Talking about Hard Things with Sara Olsher
13 Apr 2021
00:41:52
After her divorce, Sara Olsher found herself asking... "Is two too young to see a therapist?"
Her daughter had developed quite severe anxiety and they were both in survival mode for years.
Then...when her daughter was 6, Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer. And all she could think about was her daughter's tearful face at her funeral.
HOW could she get through such chaotic, exhausting rounds of survival mode while helping her daughter cope with the anxiety & chaos as well?
Sara ended up creating a business out of it! And you're going to love what she created.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
37. Battling Perfectionism + Cultivating Intuition with Brittany Bergman
30 Mar 2021
00:56:00
"I was very much afraid the maternal instinct had skipped over me."
Have you ever feel this way? Under the impression all this wisdom just *kicks* in and waiting for it like.... when, exactly?
Especially if you struggle with perfectionism and wanting control, motherhood is a wake-up call and call for surrender.
Brittany Bergman collected all her thoughts as she became a first-time mom throughout her pregnancy, then shared her experience for other moms to see themselves in her story in her book, Expecting Wonder.
In this episode we talk all about control, connection, intuition, the mark of a *good* mom, and so much more.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
36. Your POWER as a Parent
16 Mar 2021
00:29:12
So, you're minding your own business, parenting like you do, and you come across some positive parenting philosophies and think, YEAH- that sounds like what I want to do!
So, you learn more about it and start to realize... this makes sense! This must be why I felt like something was missing for me growing up!
And then you learn enough to realize you're doing *everything* wrong and feel like WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE TELL ME ALL THIS SOONER?!
You're not alone.
This episode is the talk I wish every parent is told before taking their child home from the hospital. The parent-child relationship is incredibly influential and monumental for social/emotional growth.
LISTEN TO THE END on this one so you don't come away overwhelmed or defeated. Only 30% is needed!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
35. Military Mom with Claudia
02 Mar 2021
00:57:10
If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to be raising a toddler as a single mom, as an active duty Army Lieutenant Colonel, stationed abroad in Germany during COVID lockdown.... you're about to find out.
Claudia has served for over 17 years, including 4 combat deployments and 10 years on jump status as a paratrooper.
Now she makes war plans by day and talks shapes and colors by night.
We talk about working mom guilt, hiring a nanny, prioritizing your own well-being out of necessity, and her advocacy for the rights of other parents in the military through her own podcast!
// CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA // Parenting in Uniform Podcast parentinginuniform@gmail.com
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
34. Patience: It's a ME problem
16 Feb 2021
00:18:29
SOLO episode alert! I wanted to revisit & break down my most popular Instagram post from 2020 -
"When I'm spinning out because I can't control another person, it means I have work to do. It's a ME problem."
It might be hard to hear but if you're looking for ways to extend your patience, you won't want to miss this episode!
WHY do we get so flustered and lose our cool? What is within our power to control? What can we do about it?
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
33. BURNOUT with Dr. Nicole Byers
02 Feb 2021
00:51:59
Dr. Nicole Byers is a neuropsychologist helping women overcome the mental barriers that leave them stuck in self-doubt so they can stop worrying what everyone else is thinking, build the confidence to speak up, and have the courage to go after their goals.
Along with sharing her personal struggles of working mom guilt (feeling like a dad), Dr. Nicole shares valuable insights into the mind-body connection, the way our brains learn (and UNLEARN) and how burnout happens (and what to do about it)!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
32. Money in Motherhood with Janice Scholl
19 Jan 2021
00:59:24
Janice Scholl perfectly depicts the rollercoaster of coming into motherhood well-prepared, feeling like you're failing at the most important thing you've ever done while questioning yourself and your sanity.
Oh, and apparently the formula her daughter needed cost more than their mortgage.
This episode covers the work-life balance (tug-of-war), trusting your mom "gut" even as a first-time mom, a crisis of career, overseas moves, and more.
Now as a money mentor for female entrepreneurs, Janice shares how our relationship with money is interconnected with how we parent, meet the needs of our kids, and live out our values; challenging everything we thought we knew about money.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
31. ReMothering with Amelia Mora Mars
05 Jan 2021
00:30:06
Amelia Mora Mars is a mom to six daughters and four sons, a psychotherapist, and founder of MomConnections where she coaches women raised by emotionally unavailable mothers. She empowers women to break the cycle, heal their hearts, and reclaim their lives. As a mom, she too had to learn to overcome these wounds caused by her own mother. Through her personal journey, she was able to forgive her mom and change the way she mothered her own children. She supports moms to raise strong, confident daughters and to leave a lasting legacy of love for their children and generations to come.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
30. Survival Mode (LITERALLY) with Jamie Grogan
08 Dec 2020
01:09:51
TW: heart-wrenching examples of hardship, abuse & injustice Jamie Grogan's story needs to be heard.
Talk about vulnerability... Jamie willingly recounts her fight for her own life and for custody of her girls. She openly & honestly speaks to the despair & desperation she lived through & what got her through.
Her daughters are now 24 & 26, she's gone through incredible work to heal, and she wants you to know YOU are uniquely qualified to be the mom of your children.
INSPIRING is an understatement.
She also speaks to her involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement & why it's important to be having uncomfortable conversations.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
29. Understanding Trauma with Melissa Corkum
24 Nov 2020
00:47:53
International adoption. Big T versus little t trauma. Self-Compassion. Healthy Boundaries.
Melissa Corkum has the parenting certifications and life experiences to back up the wisdom she shares in this episode. Not only does she give us a vulnerable peek into her most chaotic & tumultuous years of adoptions in her family, but she shares the biggest lessons she needed to learn as she came alongside her kids.
We discuss how the pandemic is also a source of trauma for all of us right now and how to bring these needed shifts in perspective to ALL of our relationships. No one is excluded from the mindsets she shares.
We recorded this back in July, when she mentions "we're at hopefully the tail end of a quarantine in a global pandemic" ...little did we know... SIGH.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
155. 5 Lessons in 5 years of Entrepreneurship
14 May 2024
00:34:02
Failing Motherhood is 4 years old and Wholeheartedly is 5! We’re taking this opportunity to reflect on the last two years and the lessons I’ve learned - some easily, some the hard way.
Entrepreneurship is such a similar journey to parenting - you don’t know what you’re getting into exactly, it’s much harder than anticipated, it requires a lot of self-work and growth, and it’s riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. You have to take it one day at a time and make new decisions with every piece of new information.
Take these 5 Lessons into your current business, potential business idea, or parenting journey, and know that your confidence is everything!
IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:
The Importance of “pruning” over innovating at this stage
What I attribute the consistent success of Wholeheartedly to
How to relate these lessons to your parenting
DON'T MISS:
Why “going viral” doesn’t mean what we think it does
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
28. Becoming Birth Mom with Leanna Lee
10 Nov 2020
01:14:38
Buckle up. You're in for a treat.
In this episode, Leanna Lee graciously & vulnerably shares her experience of becoming a birth mother, placing her beautiful so-loved daughter in an open adoption.
She speaks to her struggle with mental health throughout her life and the steps she's taken to managing it these past few years.
Since starting her own business as a freelance content marketing writer, she advocates for postpartum support for birth mothers and mental health support for everyone.
If you've never personally walked alongside a mom weighing the gravity of this choice... DON'T MISS this episode!
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
27. How to do the Work with Sarah Saldi
20 Oct 2020
01:04:29
AM I DOING THIS RIGHT? I have SO much to learn.
Sarah Saldi is knee deep in doing all.the.things. to figure out how to parent her littles differently than she was raised & be on the same page with her husband.
"I really want to work to make sure they feel supported and that it's okay to mess up and not get things right and that we're really genuine in our home. And that's not always pretty and it's not always perfect, but it's real. And that genuine connection that comes from being real is central to what I want to instill in them." - Sarah
We chat about the steps she's taken to gain new tools, feel supported, and establish the foundation for her family's future.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident
26. Myth: Parenting Comes Naturally
15 Oct 2020
00:12:11
#reasonswhywe'refailing - Thursday episodes dive deep into one reason why we feel like we're failing & what we can do about it!
In this short, to-the-point episode, I share with you . . . 5 reasons why parenting (or motherhood for that matter) does NOT come naturally. We should NOT expect to know how to do it.
START HERE: CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident