Authentic Parenting

Why Defiance is Healthy: Laura Froyen+Anna Seewald

***The Authentic Parenting Conference is happening on Saturday, May 18 in New Brunswick, NJ. *** GET YOUR TICKET NOW>>>https://authenticparentingconference.eventbrite.com   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   *Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by cate...

Conference Q&A's and You're Invited!

***You're invited to the Authentic Parenting Conference*** JOIN US on Saturday, May 18 in New Brunswick, NJ.  GET YOUR TICKET NOW>>>https://authenticparentingconference.eventbrite.com Enter PROMO CODE: LOVE25 and save $25 on a single ticket.  If you are planning on attending with your spouse/partner/husband, get in touch and I'll send you a special PROMO CODE.  Email: [email protected] Call: 732-763-2576    To learn more about the LIVE event, go to >>>https://authenti...

{Coaching} Developing Body Awareness in Kids

***The Authentic Parenting Conference is happening on Saturday, May 18 in New Brunswick, NJ. *** GET YOUR TICKET NOW>>>https://authenticparentingconference.eventbrite.com Today’s episode is an on air coaching call. I help Bethan, a mom of 3 kids from England, ages 6, 3 and 9 months to get some tips on helping her eldest son with physicality. It sounds like this little boy has a difficulty controlling his body, is physical, hits and kicks when he gets angry, squeezes the baby’s head hardl...

The Mindful Mother’s Way: From Burnout to Self-Care with Sarah Gyampoh

***GET YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING CONFERENCE.  May 18, 2019, New Brunswick, NJ, USA ***The first 10 people who register will get the following bonuses in addition to the LOW price: 1) Personalized copy of Anna's booklet 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building Strong Parent Child Relationships 2) FREE access to her online course HOW TO STOP YELLING (valued at $300) 3) 45 min. one-on-one FREE coaching session with Anna Hurry! This is a LIMITED time, EXCLUSIVE off...

Mindful Communication: How To Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth and Listen Deeply with Oren Jay Sofer

***GET YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING CONFERENCE.  May 18, 2019, New Brunswick, NJ, USA ***The first 10 people who register will get the following bonuses in addition to the LOW price: 1) Personalized copy of Anna's booklet 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building Strong Parent Child Relationships 2) FREE access to her online course HOW TO STOP YELLING (valued at $300) 3) 45 min. one-on-one FREE coaching session with Anna Hurry! This is a LIMITED time, EXCLUSIVE off...

{Coaching} How To Curb Back-Talk, Teach Respect and Responsibility without Punishments

***GET YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING CONFERENCE.  May 18, 2019, New Brunswick, NJ, USA ***The first 10 people who register will get the following bonuses in addition to the LOW price: 1) Personalized copy of Anna's booklet 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building Strong Parent Child Relationships 2) FREE access to her online course HOW TO STOP YELLING (valued at $300) 3) 45 min. one-on-one FREE coaching session with Anna Hurry! This is a LIMITED time, EXCLUSIVE off...

What NOT To Say To Kids And How To Say “No” Without Actually Saying It

***GET YOUR TICKET NOW FOR THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING CONFERENCE.  May 18, 2019, New Brunswick, NJ, USA ***The first 10 people who register will get the following bonuses in addition to the LOW price: 1) Personalized copy of Anna's booklet 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building Strong Parent Child Relationships 2) FREE access to her online course HOW TO STOP YELLING (valued at $300) 3) 45 min. one-on-one FREE coaching session with Anna Hurry! This is a LIMITED time, EXCLUSIVE off...

Breaking Free from Old Stories with Marilupe De La Calle

*Want to get most out of your listening experience? Download the Easy Start Guide PDF with clickable links to past podcast episodes (over 160) grouped by category. East Start Guide>>>http://eepurl.com/ggtWk1 What's your story? Who are you? Who would you be without your story?  What's the best self protection, hiding who you are or being who you are?  Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? Ho...

Becoming Your True Authentic Self Unapologetically with Andrea Mathews

Today on the podcast we are exploring the notion of authenticity. What it means to be authentic? How you can find and connect to your authentic Self, self with a capital S.  My guest is Andrea Mathews. She is a psychotherapist, a writer and a speaker whose unique brand of doing all three brings one central focus: Authenticity. Andrea is the author of several books including Letting Go of Good: Dispel the Myth of Goodness to Find Your Genuine Self Restoring My Soul: Finding and Living ...

How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life with Mark Nepo

{Best of} 4 Ways To Stop Beating Yourself Up

Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732...

{Best of} How To Live Mindfully in the Digital Age with Nancy Colier

Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732...

{Best of} The Art and Science of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD

Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732...

Reflections on the 2018, Your Feedback, The Top 10 and What’s Coming in the New Year

This is the final episode of the 2018. What a year!  In this episode I share my reflections on the year passing, your feedback, the top 10 most dowloaded episodes of the year, best wishes for the New Year and what to expect in 2019 from me and the podcast. There are some minor changes in the month of January.   Here are the listeners who appeared in this episode and their answers to the following questions: 1. What are your TOP 3 favorite episodes of 2018 and why? 2. What are some ...

Cultivating Empathy In Kids: Laura Froyen+Anna Seewald

I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague Laura Froyen. We have done quite a few episodes in 2018 together.  Here they are:  #111 Parenting Peacefully When Triggered #120 How to Get on The Same Page with Your Parenting Partner #124 7 Tips on How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Kids #137 5 Ways To Prevent Mommy Meltdowns #142 Sibling Rivalry: How to Raise Friends For Life We also answer 3 of your questions.  We also share 5 things we are embarrassed to admit in regards with pa...

Understanding and Helping Your Anxious Child with Kevin Ashworth

All kids get stressed sometimes. Most kids will complain, maybe cry a little, and then move on. But for the estimated one in five kids in the United States who suffer from anxiety disorders (including separation anxiety, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder), it's a major challenge to manage their worries. In severe cases, kids with anxiety may stop eating, sleeping, or going to school. For some kids, minor worries turn into full-fledged fears. But with the right approach, y...

{Coaching} 5 Stress-Free Ways To Motivate Kids To Clean Up After Themselves

FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: [email protected]   ABOUT M...

TEARS & CRYING: Why Do Humans Cry? with Dr. Ad Vingerhoets

FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general?   USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: [email protected]   ABOUT M...

We Are Stronger Together

Join the 5 Day FREE Challenge Starting Dec 3.  5 SIMPLE SHIFTS TO FEEL LESS OVERWHELMED, AVOID BURNOUT AND CREATE DEEP SELF-CARE (even if you're crazy busy)   I'm offering a Black Friday Discount on ALL of my services and programs. This is the biggest sale of the year and these prices will not appear again until next year.  If you have been wanting to work with me, now is the time. ***Offer expires on November 24, midnight.  1. HOW TO STOP YELLING self-study course. The course is...

Anxiety with Dennis Tirch, PhD

JOIN The 5 Day Free Challenge Starting December 3. #radicalselfcare 5 SIMPLE SHIFTS TO FEEL LESS OVERWHELMED, AVOID BURNOUT AND CREATE DEEP SELF-CARE (even if you're crazy busy) www.authenticparenting.com/challenge  See you at the training!:)    Dennis Tirch, PhD is the Founder of The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy, President of The Compassionate Mind Foundation USA, and President-Elect of The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. Dr. Tirch is a lay-teacher of Buddh...

Boredom with Hans Wilhelm

Boredom is an under appreciated emotion. Do you know that boredom is the second most suppressed emotion after anger? There are also 5 types of boredom. When was the last time you felt the discomfort of being bored and what did you do to combat that feeling? How do you feel when your children say that they are bored? Resources and links Hans Wilhelm's web site TEDx talk Life Explained YouTube Chanel  Life Explained website  Books Follow Authentic Parenting on Instagram  5 Types...

How Trauma Gets “ Stuck” in Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon

Irene Lyon is a nervous system specialist and in this episode she talks about what trauma is, types of trauma, stress, autonomic nervous system and how to tell whether you have experienced trauma. You may not have physical symptoms per se.    FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast   YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episo...

{Coaching} 3 Powerful Solutions to Managing Difficult Misbehaviors

On this on air coaching call I help Lisa, a mother of two boys ages 7,5 and 4 years old to manage some of their difficult behaviors. Lisa is a single mom and she is trying very hard to fulfill the role of an absent father and her own. She is home during the day with the boys but works in the hospital at night. She literally has no time for herself.  Here are some challenges Lisa faces: -hyperactivity -throwing things when angry -not exhibiting proper table manners -inability to sto...

Fear with Kristen Ulmer

Anger with Russell Kolts, PhD

Russell Kolts, Ph.D , author of he Compassionate Mind Approach to Managing Your Anger takes a deep dive into the emotion of anger.  Are you running away from anger? What's your relationship with it?  What's a healthy way of dealing with your anger? How compassion can help you with your anger. And no, sadly punching a pillow is NOT a good way to release your anger.  The purpose of anger  Anger as a primary emotion What's underneath anger  and so much more Resources and links  Ru...

The Upside of Your Dark Side with Todd Kashdan, PhD

Todd Kashdan talks about the importance of feeling all our emotions and not being so concerned about labeling them as negative and positive. We can harness superpowers from anger, embarrassment, anxiety and all other emotions. By experiencing the full palette of emotions we develop emotional agility.  Recourses and links: Todd Kashdan's web site Todd’s TEDx talk a MUST listen. He is very funny!  The Upside of Your Dark side book on Amazon  Grab your seat in this free class "How to...

What Does Self-Care REALLY Mean? Anna Seewald

In this solo episode I talk about why you might be feeling overwhelmed, less energized, negative and tired all the time.  I share one of my client's story.  What is stress? How does it undermine your parenting? Do you know where your stress comes from? How large is your stress container and what is a STRESS DIAL?    Highlights meet your stress response how to recognize whether you are overly stressed 4 steps in managing your stress self-care REDEFINED  simple yet powerful ti...

{Coaching} Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety and Set Boundaries

This is an On Air Coaching call with Lauren a mother of two girls ages 3 years old and 7 months.    Highlights -dealing with your own anxiety -setting healthy boundaries  -complicated family dynamics -sibling jealousy -separation anxiety -navigating big feelings that of yours and your child's  -changing your language to elicit cooperation  -learn to say "no" without using negative words  -and so much more   Get my book 15 Keys To Effective Communication: Building St...

Mindful Parenting

In this BONUS episode I'm joined by my good friend Hunter Clarke-Fields and we talk about stress and how it affects your parenting. What can you do before hand to prepare for life's crisis AND IN THE MOMENT.  -2 mindset shifts -mantras -yoga poses If you would like to watch the video version of this conversation, please join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.  Hunter is offering a FREE Mindful Parenting training.  It will give you the foundation to make some powerful shif...

The Authentic Parenting Manifesto

Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process | Sheryl Ziegler

Dr. Ziegler, author of Mommy Burnout shares insights on: How to identify if you are suffering from depression and anxiety that requires medication, or burnout, or all three. How burnout can put marriages in jeopardy in surprising ways. How working moms envy at-home moms, and at-home moms envy working moms, and their levels of dissatisfaction are surprisingly similar. How your burnout makes your kids feel, and how it can even be contagious. Why burnout makes you feel like your life has ...

How To Be a Happier Parent | KJ Dell'Antonia

KJ Dell’Antonia, a mother of four and author of “How to Be a Happier Parent” talks about her personal experience of feeling dissatisfied with parenting on a day-to-day basis. Her biggest struggles being mornings, sibling disputes, and homework. Her family’s life was busy and on-the-go, making everyone feel exhausted by the end of the day and leaving no room to enjoy each other. Realizing that she wanted nothing more than a pleasant and enjoyable experience raising her family, KJ read and...

Sibling Rivalry: How to Raise Friends For Life: Laura Froyen+Anna Seewald

ATTENTION!  Sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar. Sep. 6, at 12:00pm EST.  5 Essential Shifts You Can Make To Feel Less Overwhelmed, Energized and Positive www.authenticparenting.com/webinar    This is the August Monthly Special Episode where I'm joined by Laura Froyen, PhD. We take a deep dive into the topic of Sibling Rivalry.  I have crated a useful worksheet to help you solidify your knowledge. Be sure to grab your copy.    DOWNLOAD NOW>>>Sibling Rivalry: How To Raise Fri...

Use the Secret of Improv Comedy in Everyday Parenting with Nacia Walsh

ATTENTION!  Sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar. Sep. 6, at 12:00pm EST.  5 Essential Shifts You Can Make To Feel Less Overwhelmed, Energized and Positive www.authenticparenting.com/webinar    Nacia Walsh is a mom of 4, parenting contributor, actress, and writer. Having an arsenal of experiences from her kids ranging from 19-3.5, Nacia’s been writing online about parenting since 2010. When she’s not running between kids’ practices or attempting to DIY everything in her house, she ...

In Search of The True Self with Kerri Hummingbird

ATTENTION!  Sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar. Sep. 6, at 12:00pm EST.  5 Essential Shifts You Can Make To Feel Less Overwhelmed, Energized and Positive www.authenticparenting.com/webinar    Kerri Hummingbird went through a lot. From an early age well into her adult years she battled with self loathing, self-harming behaviors, dating bad boys, being and acting bad, divorce, affairs, drinking, traditional therapy...But it didn't help. She took blame for everything. She felt as sh...

From a Breakdown To a Breakthrough with Carrie Ann Kileen

SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent content to you? Consider supporting your favorite podcast on Patreon. A small token of appreciation goes a long way.   Become a Patron of the Authentic Parenting by clicking here. Select your level and get awesome rewards!!!   FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources,...

Co-Parenting After Divorce with Jonathan Greene

Jonathan Greene is a father of two teenagers, a writer, speaker and an entrepreneur who strives to live and authentic life without regret. The only thing Jonathan needed out of life was to be a father. That’s why he listened to his desire to leave a standardized employment behind and move toward a creative lifestyle of writing and podcasting in order to spend more time with his family.   Links and resources Jonathan's podcast, Dad, is now available. Read what he writes on Medium F...

5 Ways To Prevent Mommy Meltdowns: Laura Froyen+Anna Seewald

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The Cost of Overprotective Parenting with Susan Verde

ATTENTION!  Nominate Authentic Parenting Podcast for the People's Choice Podcast Award. Click this link and follow the instructions. The categories I’d like to be nominated for are: People’s Choice and Health. You are only allowed one entry, so be sure to enter both fields at the same time. Thank you so much! Let's do this:)    Susan Verde is an award-winning children’s book author. In addition to writing she is also a certified mindfulness and yoga teacher.  We talk about her own ch...

The Power of Living With a Wide-Open Heart with Scott Stabile

ATTENTION!  Nominate Authentic Parenting Podcast for the People's Choice Podcast Award. Click this link and follow the instructions. The categories I’d like to be nominated for are: People’s Choice and Health. You are only allowed one entry, so be sure to enter both fields at the same time. Thank you so much! Let's do this:)    Scott Stabile's parents were shot to death when he was fourteen. His brother OD'd on heroin nine years later. He grew up around a lot of addiction, dysfunction ...

The Child’s Perspective and Peaceful Parenting | Laura Markham

Dr. Laura Markham author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life, and now her latest book, The Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Workbook: Using mindfulness and connection to raise resilient, joyful children and rediscover your love of parenting talks about her own childhood experiences, her own upbringing and how they shaped her.   Mentioned in this episode:  Aha Parenting.c...

Keeping Cool When Your Kids Push Your Buttons | Jen Lumanlan

This is the June edition of the monthly special episode.  We have 3 segments: Examples from Our Homes (you don't want to miss!) What’s Up with You? Answering listener parenting questions (sibling rivalry, sleep issues, potty training so much more) Favorite Finds (new stuff about the marshmallow experiment) Resources and links Your Parenting Mojo web site Your Parenting Mojo podcast  7 Tips on How To Build Self-Confidence In Your Kids  May’s Monthly Special Episode, How To List...

From Heartbreak to Happiness: How to Work Through the Pain | Kristine Carlson

Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and leader in the field of transformation. After collaborating with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson to create a publishing industry phenomenon with the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series—selling more than 25 million copies worldwide—today, Kris is emerging as a profound teacher in the areas that matter most to the human heart: how to heal and how to love.   From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Hero’s Journey to Joy by K....

7 Things Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me | Danny Ozment

Danny Ozment, the producer of this podcast shares his fatherhood journey and some things he has learned through raising a child with cerebral palsy for the past 10 years. His now rising fifth grader is an amazing kid who loves Taylor Swift, Frozen and all things Disney:) Emerald City Productions  Recording Acappella Dizneeds podcast by Danny Ozment   SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gai...

Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World|Debbie Reber

Debbie Reber is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and social media company for parents who are raising differently wired children.  TiLT Parenting website Differently Wired by Debbie Reber TiLT Parenting Podcast   SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excell...

How To Listen To Children's Big Feelings

In the May edition of the Monthly Special Episode I am joined with a new colleague Marilupe de la Calle who I had a pleasure meeting in person recently. We have 3 segments: Examples from Our Homes What’s Up with You? Answering listener parenting questions Favorite Finds Highlights the fear of abandonment in children and how real it can be what our children actually need from us when they are experiencing big emotions why it really doesn’t matter what your child is crying about ...

Ask Me Anything: On How I Was Parented, Being Positive and The Truth About Court Ordered Parenting Classes

This is an Ask Me Anything episode where I answer your questions. Thank you so much for your interest and your thoughtful questions.    SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent content to you? Consider supporting your favorite podcast on Patreon. A small token of appreciation goes a long way.   Become a Patron ...

The Danish Way of Parenting|Jessica Joelle Alexander

Jessica Joelle Alexander is a bestselling author, Danish parenting expert, journalist, speaker, and cultural researcher. Her work has been featured in TIME, Salon, The Atlantic, the NY Times, Vanity Fair, NPR, Huffington Post, and the Greater Good Science Center Berkley. Her book The Danish Way of Parenting: what the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kids, is published in over 25 countries. She is coming out with a new book on Education this year. Jessica spe...

How To Stop Negative Self-Talk

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Teens, Addiction and Trauma | Ann Schiebert

Ann Schiebert, Psy.D. talks about Preemptive Parenting, the importance of holding on to our teens, discovering our family's core values, sharing and instilling them with our children, trauma and addiction.   Let's Make a Contract by Ann Schiebert  Ann Schiebert's website SUPPORT THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST ON PATREON!!! Has the show been of value to you? Do you find the show helpful? Have you gained from the show? Do you want the show to remain strong and bring more excellent conte...