Authentic Parenting

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Renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté on trauma and healing in a toxic culture. He is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development.   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Ep. 289: Developing Mind-Body Tools for Resilience with Rebekkah LaDayne  Ep.292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dick Schwartz, PhD Ep. 26...

Judith Smith on the complex, often painful experience of raising daughters who challenge, resist, or reject expectations. In Difficult: Mothering Challenging Daughters , she offers a compassionate look at the emotional toll and societal pressure mothers face. This episode explores how to find peace, set boundaries, and parent without guilt. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our...

We all want to live the Good Life, but what does that really mean? Is a good life simply a happy one? Do we need to keep pursuing happiness, or should we shift our focus to finding meaning and fulfillment instead? Lorraine Besser, PhD author of  The Art of the Interesting on how to cultivate a good life.  New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide w...

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

Are you a people pleaser? Do you often put your own needs aside to make others happy? Do you find yourself in the role of the helper, feeling underappreciated or taken advantage of? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Join us as we explore the complexities of people pleasing and how to reclaim your voice, meet your needs, and stop that tendency once and for all. New to the podcast? Not sure...

What you're about to hear is a 16-minute conversation generated by AI between a female and a male, discussing six specific episodes of my podcast. Here are the episodes that were included in the AI conversation: Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD 3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik Are You a Controlling Parent? Here's What You N...

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

I'm joined by one of my wonderful listeners, Jen Sign, who has joined me on several episodes, most notably the ones on uncovering your core values and AI. In this episode, we share our top 5 favorite episodes from 2024, and at the end, I reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the year. It was so fun hearing about Jen's favorites, and it turns out we had one in common! If you haven't had the...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of rape and sexual assault. But there are no graphic descriptions. Jimanekia Eborn on what healing from trauma entails and why we shouldn't put healing on a pedestal. The importance of awareness, the power of silent retreats and building an active and intentional support system.  LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested...

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

Mind-body practioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin on regulating your nervous system, healing your body and freeing your mind. Become aware of your dysregulated responses in your mind and body, interupt these unhelpful patterns and redsign and rewire them to transfrom your health and life.  Get their book: The Secret Language of The Body  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY Befriending Your Nervous Sys...

Dr. Nicole Cain on the difference between anxiety and panic attacks and what to do to end anxiety forever. Learn the 9 types of anxiety and see which type you are. Build your own panic pack with holistic tools and use it when you need it.  Get her book: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount...

Dr. Judy Ho walks us through the 4 main attachments styles, discusses the 2 main goals of attachment healing and gives us concrete tools (she shared so many great tools) to heal our attachment wounds. Powerfully practical. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576  call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages usi...

Join us for LIVE Podcast  The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection  on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest  Yvette Erasmus.  Head over to  authenticparenting.com/livepodcast  to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576  call to leave a voicemail....

Join us for LIVE Podcast  The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection  on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest  Yvette Erasmus.  Head over to  authenticparenting.com/livepodcast  to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576  call to leave a voicemail....

Join us for LIVE Podcast  The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection  on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest  Yvette Erasmus.  Head over to  authenticparenting.com/livepodcast  to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576  call to leave a voicemail....

Join us for LIVE Podcast  The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection  on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest  Yvette Erasmus.  Head over to  authenticparenting.com/livepodcast  to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576  call to leave a voicemail....