Pretty Conscious

In this episode, we discuss the themes of connection, vulnerability, and the role of play in personal growth and parenting. We explore our personal experiences with play, how it intersects with authenticity, and the importance of curiosity in fostering a playful mindset. We discuss the definitions of play, its significance in child development, and how play can serve as a tool for connection and e...

This episode is for those moments when we’re in personal crisis… and have to keep parenting anyway! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com

In this episode, we’re responding with our thoughts on some conscious parenting hot takes. We’ll rapid fire dig into the nuance and real life applications. If you want to skip trinkets, start at 24 minutes. Let’s dive in! Referenced in this Ep: Development of morality: https://www.simplypsychology.org/kohlberg.html Lindsay’s article on repair: https://substack.com/@homeglowcommunity/note/p-1696307...

In this episode, we talk super casually about nervous system science - Polyvagal Theory in particular. This is not an introductory discussion, so please use the resources listed below if you’re feeling like you need some more foundation before listening. If you want to skip Trinkets, start at around 17 minutes. Referenced in the episode: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory Pol...

In this episode, we’re discussing what it means to protect work (our own work and our kids’ work) and why it’s an integral part of our parenting practices. If you want to skip trinkets, start at around 14 minutes. Referenced in Ep: Where to Find Us: Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out! prettyconsciouspod.substack.com instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod prettyc...

In this episode, the Trinket became the topic as we recounted a novel and fresh rupture and repair moment between us. We talk about how we navigated it ourselves and, of course, tied it back to the rupture and repair process in parenting as well. Referenced in ep: Non-Violent Communication one-pager: Faux feelings resource: https://wisecommunication.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Faux-and-feelings-...

In this episode, Lindsay is sharing about the spectrum of consent - a game changer for increasing awareness, intentionality and empowerment. At the end of the episode, she shares some potentially tender somatic practices, so please use your discernment. If you want to skip trinkets, start at 15 minutes. Referenced in this Episode: Kai Cheng Thom on spectrum of consent How to Find Us: Questions? Fe...

In this episode, we’re talking about finding clarity in those moments where we’re needing to bring limits in closer, while being mindful to not move into overbearing “power over” parenting. For context, this conversation is between two people who strive for mutually empowering and non-coercive parenting as much as possible. Because of the potential for harm in powering over, we don’t take it light...

In this episode, we’re talking about balancing the important conscious parenting tenant of “holding our kids in unconditional positive regard”, while also supporting our own authentic experience and expression as parents. If you want to skip Trinkets, start at 10:34, HOWEVER, today’s trinket is deeply relevant to the episode’s topic. I wouldn’t skip it, but it’s your call… alright! Let’s dive in!...

In our very first episode, we’re talking about the family values that are unique to each family unit and how we go about identifying them and speaking about them in our parenting. Thanks for being here! Referenced in this episode: Bev Bos' Memories List of Values: https://home-glow-community.mn.co/posts/85060035?utm_source=manual Question for the road: What does your (your child’s, your partner’s)...

In our third “building block” episode, we chat about our process and reasoning in naming Pretty Conscious and what conscious parenting truly means to us and what sets it apart from other parenting approaches. If you want to skip the trinkets, start at 9:12. Let’s dive in! “Parenting is not a task, it’s a relationship…In conscious parenting, it’s not about doing parenting, it’s about being with.” “...

Episode Description: In our second “building block” episode, we chat about the core values at the root of Pretty Conscious and how they emerged. These are the vital pillars of our shared process for all things Pretty Conscious. If you want to skip the trinkets, start at 8:20. Let’s dive in! “If you want to be here, you belong here. There is belonging available to you, here, if you want it.” Refere...

In our first “building block” episode, we talk about what brought us to this point where we are recording Pretty Conscious. We discuss how we became friends and about everything rich and sweet here that we hope to share with you! Find Us: Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out! prettyconsciouspod.substack.com instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod prettyconsciouspod...