Michelle Puster

Compassionate Heart Parenting

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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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Kids

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Self-Compassion for Our Hurt Parts 02.09.2024

In this episode, we discuss showing self-compassion for our hurt parts.  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 RAGE Break , a free...

Am I a Highly Sensitive Person? 26.08.2024

In this episode we are discussing if you are highly sensitive. 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 RAGE Break , a free guided aud...

Am I Experiencing a Deeper Hurt? 19.08.2024

In this episode we are discussing a deeper hurt.  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 RAGE Break , a free guided audio pause for...

Obsessive Mind 29.07.2024

In this episode, we are discussing the obsessive mind.  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 RAGE Break , a free guided audio paus...

When Stress Hijacks Us: Navigating with Mindful Meditation 22.07.2024

In this episode, we discuss Mindful Meditation and how it can help us when stress comes along.  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: t...

Second Arrow 15.07.2024

In this episode, we discuss our judgment about a feeling,  known as the Second Arrow.  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 RAGE B...

Managing Stress Amidst the Riptide of Emotions 08.07.2024

In this episode, we discuss managing stress amidst the Riptide of Emotions. 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 RAGE Break , a fr...

Perfectionism is Sly, Crafty, & Cunning 01.07.2024

In this episode, we will be discussing Perfectionism.  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 RAGE Break , a free guided audio pause...

Social Support for Depression 24.06.2024

In this episode, we are talking about social support for depression.  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 RAGE Break , a free gui...

STRUGGLING TO BE PRESENT 17.06.2024

Struggling to be present is what is discussed in this episode.  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 RAGE Break , a free guided au...

OVERCOMING PARENTING TRIGGERS WHEN FEELING STUCK 10.06.2024

This episode is about overcoming parenting triggers when feeling stuck.  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 RAGE Break , a free...

I’M IN THE NEGATIVE THOUGHT SPIRAL 03.06.2024

This episode is about being in a negative thought spiral.  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 RAGE Break , a free guided audio p...

Navigating Sibling Fighting WITHOUT Losing Your Cool 27.05.2024

This episode is about playful parenting and navigating sibling fights.  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 RAGE Break , a free g...

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR 20.05.2024

This episode is about flipping the script on your child's behavior.  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 RAGE Break , a free...

PARENTING CHALLENGES 13.05.2024

This episode is about parenting challenges, loving our kids BUT struggling to like them. 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 RAGE...

EMBRACING GUILT 06.05.2024

This episode is about embracing guilt. Guilt and remorse are helpful emotions that support us in changing behaviors that no longer serve us.  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 yo...

SHAME AND ANGER 29.04.2024

This episode is about finding self-compassion in the shame-spiral. 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 RAGE Break , a free guided...

EXPERIENCING ANXIETY 22.04.2024

This audio essay discusses how you can use mindfulness to observe your own anxiety. 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 RAGE Brea...

PARENTING INSECURITIES 15.04.2024

Feeling like we are not doing enough and the stories we tell ourselves.  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 RAGE Break , a free...

HOLDING ON TO EXPECTATIONS 08.04.2024

Navigating the complexity of tunnel vision and rigid expectations. 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 RAGE Break , a free guided...

The Reality Check That Changed My Parenting 01.04.2024

It's hard to ask for help, but you do not have to suffer in silence. We live in an individualist society but parenting was not meant to do alone. We all need support and it's not a sign of weakness. Knowing we all need all different kinds of support and being able to take steps towards getting the support we need is empowering.  Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting...

My Biggest Blindspot With Toddlers 25.03.2024

Finding support and resources to help stop burnout. I had no idea I was burnt out or how it was effecting me.  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...

The Tool I Wish I Had Coming Into Parenting 18.03.2024

Stress can cause us to work harder, keep trying and feel like we are never doing enough. There is another way.  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...

The Hidden Cost of Structure and Routines in Parenting 11.03.2024

Remaining "stuck" in reactive patterns and tools to help.  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 RAGE Break , a free guid...

This Will Change How You Think About Stress 04.03.2024

Why do meditation teachers talk about impermanence? 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 RAGE Break , a free guided audio pause fo...

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