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See ya later fear!
April 28, 2022

See ya later fear!

In this episode, I speak with the inspiring Sharon Coleman about her experiences letting go of fear. Sharon has a profound connection to love and she encourages listeners to recognize the love that is always available to them...

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The ABCs of Mindfulness
April 21, 2022

The ABCs of Mindfulness

On this episode, I guide you through the ABCs of Mindfulness. This is a simple and effective tool that can transform any moment. It's best introduced and practiced when kids are calm and then it can be utilized during moments...

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Cornhole: The Solution You Never Knew You Needed
April 14, 2022

Cornhole: The Solution You Never Knew You Needed

Who knew that cornhole had so many benefits?! On this episode, Michelle Thompson and I unpack the game of cornhole and the variety of ways that it helps families thrive. Easy to learn and simple to play, cornhole can help you...

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Raising Healthy Eaters
April 7, 2022

Raising Healthy Eaters

This week's episode is all about helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food. Dietician and Eating Disorder Expert Jessica Setnick guides us through the ways we inadvertently send mixed messages about food to our ki...

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Let's Get Real: Parenting Without Comparison
March 31, 2022

Let's Get Real: Parenting Without Comparison

In this episode, Lisa Sugarman and I talk about how to be more gentle with ourselves as parents. With respect for the variety of moments that come with raising kids, Lisa encourages us to be adventurous right alongside our ki...

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How do I handle my child's risky behavior?
March 25, 2022

How do I handle my child's risky behavior?

In this episode, parenting expert Aaron Huey and I go deep into some of the most challenging parenting moments. Covering behaviors like addiction, suicide, sneaking out and recklessness, Aaron invites parents to find a sense ...

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Helping Kids Try New Things
March 17, 2022

Helping Kids Try New Things

In this episode I share another of my favorite mindfulness tools to help kids widen their green zones and try new things. The green zone is the space where kids are flexible, open and able to adapt. When kids are in their gre...

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Lessen the Stress of Chronic Illness
March 10, 2022

Lessen the Stress of Chronic Illness

In this episode Kelsey Harris and I talk about how to shift your mindset and find support to lessen the massive amounts of stress that accompany chronic illness. As a psychotherapist, Kelsey shares simple and effective tools ...

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Self-Care During Divorce
March 3, 2022

Self-Care During Divorce

In this episode, Jacqueline Newman shares her perspective on what divorce is like post-covid. With over 20 years of practice as a divorce attorney, she sympathizes with listeners who are navigating divorce after two years of ...

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Name Your Mice
Feb. 24, 2022

Name Your Mice

In this episode, David Wood teaches us how to artfully communicate needs and wants that often go unexpressed. Helping all of us shorten the gap between who we are and how we show up in the world, David's insights will help us...

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Phone Camera = Mindfulness Tool
Feb. 17, 2022

Phone Camera = Mindfulness Tool

In this episode I share a fun and simple way to teach kids mindfulness using your phone camera. By helping them zoom in and focus on certain objects we teach them present moment awareness and be helping them zoom out and see...

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How does tapping work?
Feb. 10, 2022

How does tapping work?

In this episode, EFT and tapping expert Lauren Fonvielle shares quick and effective practices for working through emotion and letting go of struggle and frustration. Her relatable stories and easy to follow practices enable y...

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How can I help my kids through hard things?
Feb. 3, 2022

How can I help my kids through hard things?

In this episode Dr. John Huber talks with us about how to support kids through adversity instead of clearing all the adversity for them. He shares practical examples for dealing with everyday parenting moments as well as effe...

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Mindful Tools for Meltdowns
Jan. 27, 2022

Mindful Tools for Meltdowns

In this episode I share some mindful ways to work with meltdowns using practical items like a snowman and a snowglobe. Listen with your family and learn fun and effective tools for calming overactive thoughts soothing yoursel...

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How can I let go of emotional baggage from divorce?
Jan. 20, 2022

How can I let go of emotional baggage from divorce?

In this episode, Erin Breeze walks us through the mindset shifts that can support moms and kids after divorce. With amazing analogies, Erin's authentic perspective is an invitation to let go of guilt, shame and emotional bag...

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How can I release tension & emotional energy right now?
Jan. 13, 2022

How can I release tension & emotional energy right now?

Ann Hince is an expert at recognizing and releasing emotional tension. In this episode she shares simple practices for letting go of stress in the body. Teaching with EFT techniques, Ann can help grown-ups and kids feel bet...

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How can I feel supported right now?
Jan. 6, 2022

How can I feel supported right now?

This episode with Jonah Jensen will blow you away. His down-to-earth wisdom coupled with his love of nature bring so much simplicity to the process of stress relief. Using somatic experiencing to explore the wholeness of li...

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How Can I Teach Resilience To My Elementary Age Kids?
Dec. 30, 2021

How Can I Teach Resilience To My Elementary Age Kids?

In this episode Devin Tomiak and I teach you how to have conversations with your kids to build emotional resilience. Using simple conversation starters, playful examples and real-life applications, Devin created The Biggies ...

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How Can I Help My Kids Who Are Worriers?
Dec. 23, 2021

How Can I Help My Kids Who Are Worriers?

In this week's episode I share one of my favorite activities for helping kids who worry. With worry balloons we get clear on the worry, decide how big it is, what color it is and then we decide if we're going to carry it aro...

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Fun & Easy Tool for Stressed Out Kids
Dec. 16, 2021

Fun & Easy Tool for Stressed Out Kids

On this episode about helping stressed out kids, I had the chance to connect with Shanna Truffini again. Shanna is the author of You Are A Gardener, a book she wrote after experiencing some hard things in her own family. Sh...

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Stressed About Your Interior? Fix These 5 Things
Dec. 2, 2021

Stressed About Your Interior? Fix These 5 Things

In this episode renowned designer Kathy Prounis shares her 5 tips for creating a welcoming interior. With social events picking back up, we can feel the stress of hosting. Kathy helps us focus our energy on the most importa...

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Introducing Gratitude BOT
Nov. 25, 2021

Introducing Gratitude BOT

Have you met Gratitude Bot? This exercise is a fun way to bring gratitude into your family culture. Gratitude helps our mental health so try practicing this conversation after dinner or before school to settle into your own...

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The One Question to Ask Yourself to Curb Emotional Eating
Nov. 18, 2021

The One Question to Ask Yourself to Curb Emotional Eating

In this episode Jonathan McLernon, Emotional Eating Coach, breaks down key tips to help you change patterns of binge eating and emotional eating. With an emphasis on gentle awareness and self-care, this conversation will inv...

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How To Talk With Kids About Bodies, Sex & Reproduction
Nov. 11, 2021

How To Talk With Kids About Bodies, Sex & Reproduction

If you get nervous answering questions about sex and reproduction, this episode is for you! It's also for you if you want guidance on age-appropriate ways to talk with your kids about their bodies. Mandi Nuttall is a mom o...

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