Mindful Parenting: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
474 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 321 ratingsHow do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded?
Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the chaos at home.
In each refreshingly honest episode you’ll come away knowing that you have permission to be human, you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
If you've looking for conscious, positive parenting strategies and expert advice on issues like tech/screen time, ADHD, tantrums, teens, toddlers, and more, you’re in the right place. Join our community of parents changing generational patterns for a brighter future! https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/
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Listening To Boys - Tosha Schore [182]
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Tosha Schore about Listening To Boys. It’s time to be more conscious about how we are raising our boys. Culturally, there’s a lot more shaming going on for boys because we don’t want them to grow up “soft.” But is that really what helps? What do boys need to grow up to be emotionally healthy, and how can we provide that for them? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s time to look at “bad” behavior as a cry for help 2. What to do when your child hits you 3. List...
How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids - Carla Naumburg [181]
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutesWhen our tiny baby grows into a walking, talking human being, the anger and frustration that arises can often take us by surprise. Why do we yell and how can we stop? In this episode, Carla Naumberg talks to us about her new book, How To Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. Takeaways: It’s NOT about willpower Everyone loses it sometimes We can stop at any point in the freak-out Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a parent coach, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books:...
Mindfulness Together - Susan Kaiser Greenland [180]
August 13, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutesHunter talks to Susan Kaiser Greenland about Mindfulness Together. Mindfulness practices help you become less reactive, so how can you share it with your kids? It helps kids enormously to carry with them a set of tools to help them whenever they get upset or life gets overwhelming. My guest today, Susan Kaiser Greenland, has made a career out of sharing these tools with kids in ways that truly make a difference. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Self-compassion, keeping a sense...
Lovingkindness & Mindfulness for Real Happiness - Sharon Salzberg [179
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Sharon Salzberg about Lovingkindness & Mindfulness for Real Happiness. From an early childhood filled with fear, uncertainty, and trauma, Sharon Salzberg found that the teachings of the Buddha normalized her suffering and gave her a path to liberation. She has followed that path to become one of the most preeminent teachers of mindfulness in the world through her writings, talks, and retreats. In this episode, Sharon shares insights into meditation and lovingkindness practice ...
Teaching Kids Mindfulness - Annaka Harris [178]
July 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Annaka Harris about Teaching Kids Mindfulness. What does one do when fascinated about the nature of experience itself? If you are my podcast guest, Annaka Harris, you write a children’s book, teach mindfulness to children, and write about this mystery of the universe for adults in her latest book, Conscious. Hear how she began her own mindfulness practice, how it relates to parenting her children, and get a taste of the mystery of consciousness. Some big takeaways from this ep...
Brave Not Perfect - Reshma Saujani [177]
July 23, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutesGirls are socialized to avoid risk and failure, while boys are expected and rewarded for taking risks and being brave. This leads to a world full of women who are paralyzed by perfectionism, unable to take steps outside our comfort zones, tamping down our dreams. In this episode, I talk to Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, about how to cultivate our bravery. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We can get confused between things that we’re good...
From Striving for Perfect to Honestly Authentic - Mary Laura Philpott [176]
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutesHunter talks to Mary Laura Philpott about From Striving for Perfect to Honestly Authentic. Mary Laura Philpott thought she’d cracked the code: always make the right choice, and you’ll always be happy. But her relentless mom life and to-do list didn’t bring her contentment, it brought anxiety. In this conversation we talk about how holding herself to the “perfect” standard left her struggling and how she, bit-by-bit, moved herself to a place of better balance and authenticity. Some big takeawa...
How To Be Present With Your Child - Hunter Clarke-Fields [175]
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutesHunter talks about How To Be Present With Your Child. On this podcast, Dr. Dan Siegel said that the #1 best thing that a parent can do for their child is to be present. So what does that mean? And how do we do that? In this solo episode I share four simple steps to practice being present with your child. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Far more than toys or lessons, your child needs YOU with less tension and more ease. 2. Presence soothes your child, helping him feel seen, he...
Motherhood as a Spiritual Practice - Anne Cushman [174]
July 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Anne Cushman about Motherhood as a Spiritual Practice. Parenthood tests us in ways that we never anticipated, making it like a spiritual practice for unprecedented growth and change. Today’s guest, author and meditation teacher Anne Cushman experienced love and loss that deepened her experience of motherhood, teaching her to be fully present for all of it. She tells us that we don’t get to pick and choose what we’re present for. If we want to be present for those precious, joy...
Equality At Home - Darcy Lockman [173]
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutesHunter talks to Darcy Lockman about Equality At Home. Do you feel like the drudge work of raising a family and running a household defaults to you—the woman in the relationship? Even though dads are more involved than they used to be, the distribution of labor is far from fair. Darcy Lockman, clinical psychologist and author of All the Rage: mothers, fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership, gives us a comprehensive view of how gender role ideas are hurting mothers' mental health, physical ...
Sexuality Series: How To Feel Balanced Hormonally - Lisa Hendrickson-Jack [172]
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutesHunter talks to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack about How To Feel Balanced Hormonally. Do you know much about your period and your hormonal cycle? I’ve been learning more recently and… wow! In this episode of the podcast I talk to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the m...
My Silent Retreat - Oren Sofer & Hunter Clarke-Fields [171]
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Oren Sofer about My Silent Retreat. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It takes time for our bodies and minds to “detox” from our distracted lives. 2. We are often doing (checking the phone, checking of the list, eating) to avoid just being with what is. 3. Along with feeling more can come equanimity—the capacity to hold what arises without being thrown of one’s feet. Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication in both secular and ...
How To Help Kids Who Worry - Gail Silver [170]
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Gail Silver about How To Help Kids Who Worry. When it came time for her friends to arrive at her birthday party, Bea started to worry and the “what if’s” just kept piling up. That’s the basis for the new picture book by Gail Silver, Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree, which helps kids who worry through the power of story and the tools of mindfulness. In our conversation, Gail shares what she wishes she had done when her kids were younger and how to help kids who worry. Some big ta...
[On-Air Coaching] How To Enforce Rules Mindfully [169]
May 28, 2019 13:11 - 1 hourHunter talks to Alicia about How To Enforce Rules Mindfully. What do you do when you have a child who is pushing the boundaries? How do you enforce the rules mindfully? This is what I talked about with Alicia, a nurse and mom of three. She says, “We go at it and bump heads. His personality is much different from his older brother who is a rule follower.” Listen as we talk about how to handle her five-year old pushing the boundaries. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. How you tal...
How To Be Fully Alive - Cara Bradley [168]
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutesHunter talks to Cara Bradley about How To Be Fully Alive. Do you remember the last time you felt fully alive? My guest, Cara Bradley, describes this state as, “open, clear, bright, content.” This is, in fact, our natural state just underneath the busyness of our lives. This state of feeling fully alive makes us better parents, workers, and friends—and we can cultivate this in our daily lives. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s important to remember what we felt like as kids...
Mothering Ourselves - Iyanla Vanzant [167]
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Iyanla Vanzant about Mothering Ourselves. What does it mean “to mother?” How do we mother ourselves? In this very special podcast episode, I talk to Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah’s life coach and best-selling author dedicated to the growth and evolution of human consciousness. Iyanla’s name means “great mother,” and in this conversation, we talk about ways that we can access the deeper spiritual nature of what it means to be a mother. Do not miss this episode! Some big takeaways from ...
Real World Self-Compassion - Carla Naumburg [166]
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Carla Naumburg about Real World Self-Compassion. Maybe it’s the American narrative around “tough love,” or maybe it’s our authoritarian upbringing, but regardless the source, we are really good at being really hard on ourselves! In this episode, author and parent coach Carla Naumburg and I share the antidote: self-compassion. It’s a kind of love that can be learned, and will help you become a more patient, calmer parent. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our bra...
Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image - Eliza Kingsford [165]
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Eliza Kingsford about Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image. A huge number of kids today are hooked on processed foods and it has an impact on their systems and their body image. How does this happen? We’re all overstimulated and suffering from comparison overload. How do we help our children and ourselves deal with the challenges of distorted body image and eating healthfully? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We’re not fueling our bodies in a loving and compassion...
Let's Talk About Sex - Mike Domitrz [164]
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Mike Domitrz about Let's Talk About Sex. Mike Domitrz is founder and Executive Director of The DATE SAFE Project, the nation’s leading organization for creating healthier dating environments and raising awareness on issues surrounding sexual assault. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Parents are one of the greatest violators of children’s healthy boundaries. 2. What NOT to say when talking to your child about dating. 3. The conversation you most fear is the one ...
The Gift of Failure - Jessica Lahey [163]
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Jessica Lahey about The Gift of Failure. It feels like we’re under pressure from the world to have everything go as well for our kids as possible. We want them to “succeed,” so we direct them on what to do and how to do …everything! What’s the problem with this? Jessica Lahey, teacher and author of “The Gift of Failure,” explains how this parenting style actually undermines kids success and autonomy. This episode is chock full of tips on how to communicate with our kids and wi...
Help Children Master Their Emotions - Anna Seewald [162]
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Anna Seewald about Help Children Master Their Emotions. Children need to master their emotions. How can we, as parents, create emotional safety for them to express their feelings without fear? How can we listen to their feelings, validate, show empathy and help kids to feel empowered to solve their own problems? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Coaching our children through dealing with their emotions may be the #1 best way to help them in life. 2. Why detachme...
Create Work-Life Balance - Lauren Golden [161]
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutesHunter talks to Lauren Golden about Create Work-Life Balance. It feels like women are being pulled between two polarizing points. First, we’re told to “lean in” and put our all our energy into work to get ahead. Then, we’re guilted for not being the perfect stay-at-home mom with Pinterest-board worthy crafts. Where’s the middle path? In this episode, I talk to Lauren Golden, author and leader of The Free Mama Movement about the elusive work-life balance and what a third path might look like. ...
How To Reclaim Your Time - Hunter Clarke-Fields [160]
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutesHunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time. Are you in “time poverty”? Chances are, yes. Everywhere I look I see people rushing and stressed. We all want more hours in the day. Sometimes it’s the wealthiest families who have the least time. It’s time to fight back against the culture of “busy.” In this episode I give you 8 tips for reclaiming your time and your life. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Women have far less leisure time than men, and it affects our lives for the w...
Sexuality Series: Talking to Kids About Sexuality - Amy Lang [159]
March 19, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutesHunter talks to Amy Lang about Talking to Kids About Sexuality. How do we talk to our kids about their bodies and sex?!? This topic is SO important, not just for their emotional well-being, but also their safety as they grow. So I brought on Amy Lang from Birds and Bees and Kids to help us bite the bullet and have these vital conversations with our kids. Plus, she shares a TON of great resources that you should have on your bookshelf! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Don’t avo...
[On Air Coaching] How To Deal with MIL Challenges [158]
March 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks about How To Deal with MIL Challenges. Does your mother-in-law interfere with your parenting? Does she buy your child too many gifts that you just don’t want? My Mindful Parenting student Amy has been dealing with all that and more with her live-in mother-in-law. What’s more, she doesn’t even speak the same language? Listen in as she gets advice on: How to get her needs met How to change her thinking about her MIL What do do about all those toys Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mind...
Simplify in the Family - Denaye Barahona [157]
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutesHunter talks to Denaye Barahona about Simplify in the Family. Do you ever feel like your stuff is stressing you out? Well, you’re right. Our stuff is taking a toll on our mental health and on our parenting. Today’s guest, Denaye Barahona of Simple Families, will help you start to get a handle on the clutter. Hear how she got rid of 90% of her closet! Get inspired to simplify for you and for your children. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Research shows that clutter causes stre...
Simplify in a Colorful Way - Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney [156]
February 26, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutesHunter talks to Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney about Simplify in a Colorful Way. I had just gone out on a date night with my husband Bill a few years ago, and I talked to my new(ish) neighbor and friend about it the next day. She looked so put together, and I’d felt like a boring old mom on my date. I had been simplifying, but I was frustrated with my clothes. Turns out, she was able to REALLY help me, and I was there for the birth of a whole new thing. Takeaways: Knowing “your” colors makes simpli...
Mid-Winter Survival - Carla Naumburg [155]
February 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWishing you done the dark days of winter? Do you feel exhausted and stuck in a rut? Hunter talks to recurring guest, Carla Naumburg, about skillful ways to feel grounded and content even when winter feels like it’s lasting forever. Find out more about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts...
Conscious Connection - Leanne Kabat [154]
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutesHunter talks to Leanne Kabat about Conscious Connection. What would you do if you found out you only had five years to live? How would that change everything? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We get to decide who we want to be in this world 2. Women are chronically under cared for. Illnesses happen when we’re depleted 3. Our thoughts become our words Leanne coaches women towards deeper connections with their children, partners, and themselves, living with purpose, authenticity...
How To Be a Happier Parent - KJ Dell’Antonia [153]
February 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to KJ Dell’Antonia about How To Be a Happier Parent. Find yourself constantly irritable? Wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? That’s the place my guest, author KJ Dell’Antonia found herself in. So she set out to find the answers to frustrating struggles like chores, discipline, screen time, and more. Join in on this fun conversation about how to get through the toughest parts of parenting and find yourself happier on the other side! Some big takeaways from this episode incl...
How to Talk to Kids - Oren Jay Sofer [152]
January 29, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutesHunter talks to Oren Jay Sofer about How to Talk to Kids. What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when talking to kids? When communicating in general? In this episode, I talk to Oren Jay Sofer, author of the new book, Say What You Mean, which brings together mindfulness and NonViolent Communication. Learn simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and more satisfying ways of communicating. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Two questions that will transform the ...
How To Discipline - Hunter Clarke-Fields [151]
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutesHunter talks about How To Discipline. Studies show that spanking, yelling, and threatening are all ineffective parenting tools — causing more resistance in your children. So what do we do? How do we regulate our childrens’ behavior? How do we discipline today’s kids? In this episode, I talk all about discipline — what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and how to discipline children so that you create cooperative kids who actually care about others feelings and the consequences of their behavior...
How to Manage Kids' Anger - Dr. Laurie Hollman [150]
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutesHunter talks to Dr. Laurie Hollman about How to Manage Kids' Anger. When our kids are angry — whether they’re a little one having tantrums, or an older child lashing out — it’s hugely distressing for us as parents. What’s wrong with our child? What’s wrong with me? We can think that our child is “bad,” if they’re angry all of the time, or that we’re failing. Instead, what Laurie Hollman tells us is that anger is a normal healthy emotion. In this episode, she shares her 5 steps for managing ki...
[On Air Coaching] When Kids Get Dysregulated [149]
January 08, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutesHunter talks about When Kids Get Dysregulated. What do you do when your child has a crisis? How can you help when your child is under stress? In this special on-air coaching call, you’ll get a peek into a challenging moment in time for Mindful Parenting alumni, Michelle. She and her children have going through a divorce and moving, which has stressed out one of her children. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Slowing down brings relationships together 2. We can encourage positiv...
What Do Kids Need? Part 2 - Expert Roundtable [148]
January 01, 2019 14:12 - 1 hourHunter talks to Cathy and Todd Adams, Alison Canavan, and Julie Bjelland about: 1. What advice would you give yourself when you were a younger, struggling parent? 2. What do kids need? 3. How do we give that to them? Todd and Cathy Adams are the hosts of the Zen Parenting Radio podcast. This is what they have to say about themselves, “We are married with three daughters. We teach self-awareness. We connect through pop culture. We believe in humor & mindfulness. We know people can be a force f...
What Do Kids Need? Part 1 - Expert Roundtable [147]
December 24, 2018 15:58 - 1 hourHunter talks to Carla Naumburg, Dr. John Duffy, Anna Seewald, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, and Julie Lithcott-Haims about: 1. What advice would you give yourself when you were a younger, struggling parent? 2. What do kids need? 3. How do we give that to them? Carla Naumburg is an author and clinical social worker who helps parents. Find out more about Carla – her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com. Dr...
Five Ways to Find Your Zen in One Minute - Ali Katz [146]
December 18, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutesHunter talks to Ali Katz about Five Ways to Find Your Zen in One Minute. Do you feel like a hot mess sometimes? Stress has toxic effects on all of our relationships. In this episode, meditation teacher Ali Katz teaches us five easy ways to recover from stress quickly in order to live a more mindful, joyful life. It’s possible to recalibrate, achieve balance, and become a more mindful mama without taking a lot of time in your day. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Even 1-minute ...
Deepening Spirituality Together - Sumi Loundon Kim 145]
December 11, 2018 06:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Sumi Loundon Kim about Deepening Spirituality Together. What do you do if you want to bring a mindfulness-minded spirituality to your children? Sumi Loundon Kim has answered that question with “Sitting Together.” Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. People outside of religion need a sense of meaning and belonging that spiritual connection provides. 2. The “two for one deal” — It’s more important to work on your own development than your child’s. 3. How to teach you...
10 Reasons Why Retreats Are Important - Carla Naumburg [144]
December 04, 2018 06:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Carla Naumburg about 10 Reasons Why Retreats Are Important. Why are retreats important? There are many reasons: they allow you to pull back, get inspired, become spacious, detox, and find your people. Besides which, you get away from your children, have someone else cook you dinner, and have uninterrupted adult conversations! In this episode, regular guest Carla Naumburg and I talk about why we all need to retreat now and then. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. ...
Simplify with Montessori at Home - Jeanne-Marie Paynel [143]
November 27, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutesHunter talks to Jeanne-Marie Paynel about Simplify with Montessori at Home. What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, of Voila Montessori. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Ch...
Holiday Survival Guide - Hunter Clarke-Fields [142]
November 20, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutesHunter talks about Holiday Survival Guide. The holiday season is upon us! As a parent, this time of year can feel completely overwhelming. Don’t worry, mama. I’ve got your back with this Holiday Survival Guide episode. I’ll share my top 7 tips to help your holidays become more peaceful, joyful, fun, and connecting. It’s time to bring the magic back! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We have to take time and talk with our partner and our kids about what’s really important to us ...
When You & Your Partner Disagree on Parenting - Avital Schreiber [141]
November 13, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutesHunter talks to Avital Schreiber about When You & Your Partner Disagree on Parenting. What do you do when you and your partner disagree about how to parent your children? You may be into peaceful parenting while your partner wants to punish. This question is posed to me all of the time, so I’m so thrilled to talk to Avital Schreiber, The Parenting Junkie, about it. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Get curious rather than telling them what to do. Our partners don’t learn throug...
How to Let Our Kids Grow - Lenore Skenazy [140]
November 06, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutesHunter talks to Lenore Skenazy about How to Let Our Kids Grow. Do you worry about giving your kids more independence? Well, protecting them too much might be doing more harm than good. In this episode I talk to Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids about her new Let Grow Movement and the vital importance of free play for our kids. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We lose our perspective because of fear-mongering media stories 2. Keeping them always “safe” may be keeping th...
Science of Wellbeing - Dan Siegel [139]
October 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourHow does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how “parental presence” has been shown to be the key to optimizing the chance of your child have a life of wellbeing and resilience. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Five ways that awareness slows the aging process 2. How to optimize k...
5 Steps to a Happier Life [138]
October 23, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutesHunter talks about 5 Steps to a Happier Life. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s important to prioritize our own happiness, not just for ourselves — even our children benefit! 2. Happiness takes effort. The default is a negative lens. 3. You can work against old conditioning with permission. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> on iTunes or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mi...
Self-Care for Anxious Times - Carla Naumburg [137]
October 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Carla Naumburg about Self-Care for Anxious Times. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our anxiety has a direct impact on our children and can provoke anxiety in them. 2. The push toward happiness can make things harder sometimes. 3. Feelings are not meant to be fixed, they are meant to be felt. Carla Naumburg is an author and clinical social worker who helps parents. Find out more about Carla – her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, mo...
Gretchen Rubin - How To Be Happier [136]
October 09, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Gretchen Rubin about How To Be Happier. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Make easy changes first — go for the low hanging fruit 2. How do you respond to expectations (inner and outer)? Answer this question BEFORE you try to change a new habit. 3. How to draw boundaries and when to simply stop doing something Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including ...
Highly Sensitive Persons - Julie Bjelland [135]
October 02, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutesHunter talks to Julie Bjelland about Highly Sensitive Persons. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Many of us walk around with masks on. 2. Ways to reduce anxiety and stress. 3. How we parent makes a HUGE difference for highly sensitive children. "Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist, author of several books, and mother of two. She teaches online brain-training courses for the “Highly Sensitive Person” trait.” Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick...
Care & Keeping of Mum - Alison Canavan [134]
September 25, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourHunter talks to Alison Canavan about Care & Keeping of Mum. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. You can’t avoid the work. There are no shortcuts. 2. Healing is an accumulation of small things that you do. 3. We only get answers through quiet. When you’re not giving yourself any silence, you can’t grow. Alison Canavan is an award winning author of wellness book “Minding Mum”, a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practioner, motivational speaker and mindfulness facilitator. Havi...
Turn On Your Healing Superpower - Cedric Bertelli [133]
September 18, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutesHunter talks to Cedric Bertelli about Turn On Your Healing Superpower. Can we resolve emotional difficulties in ourselves and our children permanently? Cedric Bertelli talks to us about Tipi, a way to turn on the body’s amazing natural capacity for healing through sensory reliving. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We may not need to know why we’re feeling difficult emotions or where it’s coming from to heal. 2. This natural capacity to heal is available to all of us. 3. I’m in...