Imperfect Parenting

Are you creating what you are meant to? Do you have that urge, feeling, push to start your creative journey?   Are you ready for it or are you forcing yourself to create? Is it the right time? Uff, so many questions! In this week’s podcast Ariel has a conversation with Ryan Frederick, software firm founder and dynamic dad.  Talking about all of the above and more, touching on why parenting is ever...

Of the past were to predict and create your future.. is that what you’d truly like for you and your family? Or, is there something you might want to shift, change, re-create or make different? Would you have wanted things different before? You can’t change the past. Yet, what you do now and forward from this moment IS up to you. __________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Flash episode with...

  Rituals. We have them for holidays, remembering and more. Yet, what about the rituals throughout the year that support and lift you up? Daily rituals make all the difference for mind, body and spirit and balance you and gift to you what you need every day.. __________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Flash episode with Ryan Fredrick Author, software firm founder and dynamic dad  __________...

In this Beautifully imperfect conversation, Katie Hess, creator and founder of Lotus Wei and author of Flowerevolution takes us on a a journey through her story and how flowers are changing lives and our world. We all have something happening in minds and body and even spirit. What would you like to be different in your life?   What if you could heal your family, your ailments, all that stresses a...

Do you sometimes notice those little idiosyncrcies in books for kids? The illustrations vs the words.  Do they think we don't notice? Is it important? Do your kids notice? Perhaps it's the ultimate reminder of imperfection in the world and opens that conversation with your kids! __________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Flower Evolution with author and creator Katie Hess ________...

Your child’s journey with math depends on their experience, support, excitement from the start  (Link to Aditya’s math app, below) What if you could transform your whole family’s experience of math in just a few clicks? Ariel talks with Aditya Nagrath, founder, and CEO of the world’s most effective math learning platform — Elephant Learning. We go behind the looking glass to hear more about how ma...

It’s St Patrick’s day! And, yes.. I had a cold when I recorded. Yet, I can’t help but reach back into the Past, to my ancestors who were among the founders of  San Francisco. I think about how life was at that time and what has rippled forward to us. “Nothing predicts the future like the past.” - A3 What have you inherited from your family, emotionally, limiting beliefs, values, or maybe dreams? W...

This book changed the way we view everything! Let’s talk kids and plastic. We know that plastic is problematic, kids want to help but often not sure where to start. Where can they have an impact? Ariene Szu-Tu, editor of National Geographic Kids vs Plastic, is showing us how we can shift things around – to empower our children, make them accountable and in charge – change starts with the kids.  He...

Is it time for a nee pet? To pet or not to pet, that might be the question. Every family will answer that one just a bit differently. Just make sure you look at the whole and full picture before you all decide ine way or thr other! ** This recording day Ella jumped in multiple times. Can you say, where’s school?! Love her.. and its tricky! __________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Family p...

This week, Ariel talks about the importance of kids being self reliant.,,, Do you need more freedom and focused time to create on your own path as a parent and person on this planet? Is confidence and joy for your kids a priority? A simple win win is allowing failure and learning situations for your kids.  And, setting things ip at home so there is more of a chance for them to explore, experiment...

Renowned Canadian author, Timothy Caulfield’s new book “Your Day, Your Way” keeps you on your toes with all kinds of factoids you’ve always wanted to know about! Tim gets you thinking about all the moments in your day when choices and decisions determine the outcome of your day.  What if you had all the info you needed in the moment and decided differently? How might life look? How can this help y...

It’s the 1st week of February! Older moms and midlife pregnancy topic!! Forget the comments. Your journey is your own. Small kids can exhaust you at ANY age. Energy level isn’t about age, it’s about path. ___________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Author, Tim Caulfield “Your Day Your Way” ___________________________________ IMPERFECT PARENTING FREE RESOURCE:  3 secrets to take your parenti...

This week's older moms/midlife pregnancy episode is about getting grounded with yourself and your family(and future family) and your entrepreneurial path, through gardening. Plants, flowers, and your garden reflect your inner reality.  When the plants are dry and haven't been attended to, you'll often find the same for your inner life, grounding and what matters to you. Creativity,...

This Parent - Destress - flashback is so needed, in this time when your parent tension  is rippling out to your kids. The current reality is unstable and kids are acting out in the worst moments. What if today. You can give them tools “for life”, instead of just reacting to the tantrums and disruptive behavior. Tools for you and for them.  Everyone wins! So, in the moments you’re attempting to wor...

SLEEP  truly is the answer to all things. I have deeply believed this for a very long time. Yes, all will be well in the world if we all got great sleep and started fresh. Imagine your life with more clarity, energy, vitality, peace, love and patience and so much more! In this episode, I dare you to consider.. what life might be like when it is BETTER and BEST with sleep. In the partner Imperfect...

Now, in this time of shifting self and reassessment into what matters most to YOU through habits that truly serve you.. It’s the perfect time of year for this book and conversation with mom, coach and writer, Sarah Hays Coomer.. Reading this book put things in motion which have been stuck. Talk with Sarah was a joy. Sarah is the author of The Habit Trip, A Fill-In-The-Blank-Journey To A Life On Pu...

It’s the new year and time for DIFFERENT and FUN! Every day we make new decisions on how you are going to move forward. So, why wouldn't you invite in creativity and your full path and start fully enjoying life and revitalize your health and joyous daily life. What are your intentions for 2021?!   Fun amidst Imperfect Parenting? Doing your THING?! Midlife Pregnancy? Do IT! How do you make spa...

Ariel and Mats ( yep, that’s us), wrap up 2020, reflect back and look ahead! What do you want to let go of and keep going into 2021?! Where did you grow? What would you do better? ___________________________________ NEXT EPISODE : Midlife health and older mom pregnancy ___________________________________ IMPERFECT PARENTING Imperfect Parenting Website : https://imperfectparenting.net Imperfect Par...

Part 2 of this incredible conversation with Angela goes deep into the truth and pain and beauty of motherhood. Depression, life, the truth about motherhood and transition. In this episode, Angela shares how Little Fish, Big question. __________ DON'T FORGET YOU’LL GET A CHANCE TO WIN THIS BOOK FOR YOURSELF!!!! Listen to the end of the show  and comment on IP Instagram about your favorite mome...

Today, PART 1 of 2 deeply authentic podcast episodes to round out this very intense year.  It’s my pleasure to present my conversation with the coach, mom, and author..Angela Willingham and her new children's book (also for adults!), “Little Fish, Big Question”.. You are going to want this book and I'm going to get it to a few of you, signed, sealed, and delivered! ___________ DON'T...

Are you following your true values as a parent and person? Do you feel good about all your doing? Or, are you getting too caught up in your to do list? Are you working to live or living to work? Which would you prefer? What is your body telling you? That’s what we’re looking at this week! _________________________________________________ Next Podcast Episode: Author:  Angela Willingham Talking abo...

It's midlife mom's 1st podcast of the month.. and, the holidays are coming up..  So.. I’ve got a special surprise!! ***ATTENTION LISTENERS:  There’s a fun giveaway (thanks to our generous author and Bookmark Communications).. when you stay until the end of the podcast to hear the secret word and how to enter the giveaway! If you love cooking, baking, and exploring new things,  then this...

We are sooo Grateful! 2 years of podcasting and creating for YOU. So much evolution and growth. Mats and I are sharing our journey and podcast behind the scenes and thoughts for you. Before end of year.. we’ll be sharing more in celebration.. Now..this weekend! We are doing super special things for you: Free Live Daily Coaching And, Black Friday weekend offers each day on Instagram or even earlier...

Jana Chan part 2 SO much in this episode! We really kick into action, mid-thought as we start the podcast, this week! At the time of this recording Halloween was on the horizon.. We talk about how we manage and as well All Saints Day rituals that we’ve done since Czech. And, as well.. pre-election thoughts..:):) in brief.. Loss, politics, family, community, creativity and appreciation. Miscarriage...

Part 1: Better to upsize after months of leading a minimalist lifestyle on the road?  Or, upsize and go back to the way things were before nomadic life? It’s 11.11.  Another moment in time with Czech mom, Jana Chan making her way in Australia. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And, by some wild chance.. this releases.. on Jana’s birthday! Vešechno nelepši! Wishing you the best .. what an incredible way to...