Michelle Puster
Compassionate Heart Parenting
Compassionate Heart Parenting | Peaceful Parenting for Real Life You love your kids deeply — and you still lose it sometimes. You're in the right place. This podcast is for parents who are drawn to gentle parenting, peaceful parenting, conscious parenting, and Hand in Hand Parenting — but who also know how hard it can be to stay calm in the real, messy, overwhelming moments of family life. Hi, I'm Michelle — mom of 3, recovering yeller, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapist. I've been through parent burnout, depression, and anxiety, and I climbed my way out using the very tools I share here...
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Michelle Puster
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Jul 2, 2026
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Episodes
Self-Compassion: A Secret Ingredient to Calmer Parenting 11.12.2025 24:20
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
4 Steps to Escaping the Parenting Shame Spiral 04.12.2025 24:57
Join Michelle, Mom of 3, Emotionally Focused Family Therapist and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Doors now open for Yelling to Connecting - this week only (Jan 22-Jan 29th) - register or get more info here: https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection I help parents find their inner calm a...
When Your Inner Voice Calms, Your Parenting Changes 25.11.2025 19:12
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Respond vs React: Why Pausing As a Parent Feels Impossible 20.11.2025 18:13
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Triggers: What They Are and How to Catch Them 13.11.2025 13:57
JJoin Michelle, Mom of 3, Emotionally Focused Family Therapist and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Doors now open for Yelling to Connecting - this week only (Jan 22-Jan 29th) - register or get more info here: https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection I help parents find their inner calm...
Why Parenting Feels So Stressful (and What to Do About It) 06.11.2025 15:25
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Your Body on Stress- Why Yelling Happens Before You Realize It 30.10.2025 17:11
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
The Negative Cycle With Our Kids (And How to Step Out of It) 23.10.2025 18:10
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Why Kids Whine (and What You Can Do About It) 16.10.2025 12:16
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Play Your Way Through Needle Fears 09.10.2025 18:25
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
How to Stop Arguing Over Homework (and Even Laugh Together) 02.10.2025 12:16
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
A Science-Backed Way to Stop Yelling (That You Can Use Today) 25.09.2025 23:10
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. "I help parents who value strong relationships with their children and responding calmly but at times find it VERY hard or impossible - due to what's happening internally." As an Emotionally Focused Therapist and using Hand in Han...
Parenting With Depression 18.09.2025 13:48
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully....
Why Am I So Irritable 11.09.2025 17:41
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Join Yelling to Connecting - Registration NOW Open (Closes Sept 11th) https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapi...
Why Did I Yell 05.09.2025 20:05
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Want to learn with Michelle: Join Yelling to Connecting - Registration NOW Open (Closes Sept 11th) https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapi...
Back to School: More Play Less Stress 28.08.2025 11:12
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully. There was just one problem. ...
Back to School: Smoothing Out Our Mornings with More Play 21.08.2025 15:33
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully. There was just one problem. ...
Back to School: Reverse Engineering Our Mornings 14.08.2025 16:17
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully. There was just one problem. ...
Back to School: Less Stress More Intention 07.08.2025 17:09
Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why. Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully. There was just one problem. ...
When Our Kids Don't Want to Go to Summer Camp 31.07.2025 11:08
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting. You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day. A free gift for you: the Guided Pause & Regroup a.k.a. RAGE Break , a free guided audio pause for when you are ab...
Summer Blues: Responding Calmly to Sibling Fighting 24.07.2025 12:17
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting. Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion “The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” “I lost my...
Summer Break Blues: Coping w/ The Pressure to Entertain Our Kiddo(s) 17.07.2025 17:44
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting. Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion “The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” “I lost my...
Summer Break: Maintaining Your Cool while Keeps Our Kids' Brains Busy 10.07.2025 16:18
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting. Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion “The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” “I lost my...
Summer Break Blues: Stepping Out of Screen Time Battles 03.07.2025 20:34
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting. Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion “The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” “I lost my...
Summer Break Blues: Maintain Your Sanity Through Changes to Routines & Schedules 26.06.2025 16:30
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting. Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion “The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” “I lost my...
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