Mastermind Parenting Podcast

“Reparenting is the act of giving yourself what you didn’t receive as a child.” -Dr. Nicole Lapera, The Holistic Psychologist In this month’s podcasts, I’m talking about the process of reparenting ourselves while parenting our kids. I dig into all that I’m learning from Dr. Nicole Lapera’s new book, How To Do The Work, and what she teaches about this topic of reparenting ourselves so that we can c...

On the 2nd podcast during our tech themed convos month, I coach Mastermind mom, Anne, on her concerns about her 8-year old son’s video gaming. She felt guilty about the hours he was spending on his game because it was a convenient way to keep him occupied while she got her work done...I think many of us can relate to feeling guilty that we’ve used screens at one time or another as an electronic ba...

This month I’m featuring two conversations with Mastermind moms and the theme is around technology. You’ll hear a clip of me and advanced student/member, Tara, discussing pandemic virtual school and what’s really happening when we “lift the hood” of her brain regarding her kids being online from 8am until 3pm each day.  Of course, we go into other topics because I know Tara very well and as an “ad...

On part 2 of the podcast convo with Seth and Sarah, we go into vulnerability when it comes to learning a new skill like cooking or parenting and putting yourself out there in the “arena” as Brene’ Brown says. We go a little more in depth on male privilege, old school parenting and my theory on why many dudes don’t help more with their kids. I think much of the perceived male laziness is actually c...

Years ago, Scott and I had an ongoing “convo”/argument about whether we should have a third kid. It went on for about a year and it was a stressful time in our relationship. Scott’s position was that we had a boy and a girl and we were done with diapers and baby bootcamp. He literally couldn’t wrap his head around “why” I would screw up the light at the end of the tunnel he could almost see in the...

On this episode, our inaugural VIP Mastermind Couple, Brian and Carley, reveal a little more about their professional lives as a pediatrician and a physical therapist and the resources that have helped them the most as parents. When parents first begin learning Mastermind Parenting, we focus on the quick wins regarding bedtime and basic needs to reduce overwhelm and build momentum. And eventually,...

When parents turn to their pediatrician as the first resource when noticing their child seems more difficult than the ‘neighbor’s’ little Johnny or Sally, we are often given a therapist recommendation before a parenting program. This month’s episodes consist of a 2 part conversation with a couple where two out of three of their children are strong-willed. I invited them on for a number of reasons....

Oh how we love to judge. I think it’s the secret most common addiction. Judging is the thing that can provide immediate relief to deep rooted self loathing. We’re always scanning the environment for someone who’s f%@king up just a little more than we feel we are deep down. AND...it’s toxic. Toxic to your health and well being and sense of self. And since all change begins with awareness, simply no...

On the podcast this week, it’s part 2 of my conversation with pediatric occupational therapist, Mastermind Mentor and “kid whisperer”, Amanda Perches. Today we go deeper into what’s really going on with our strong-willed kids and why simply disciplining “misbehaviors” will not be a long term solution. We have to investigate and uncover the root of the problem. Amanda is a wealth of child developme...

This month on the podcast, we’re continuing our conversation about the gaps I see that are impeding “mental wellness” in families with a strong-willed child. I sat down with Mastermind Mentor, occupational therapist and “kid whisperer”, Amanda Perches. We had a very candid discussion about the frustrating path that many families go down seeking resources to help their struggling kids...and the sol...

Today’s episode is a continuation of episode 137 and  the 3 gaps at the heart of the challenging child dilemma. The Mastermind Parenting recipe involves 3 main components - Leadership, Communication and Mind Mastery, otherwise known as raising consciousness. I delve into each of these topics and apply them to the three gaps - The Parent Gap, The Challenging Child Gap and The Professional Gap.  If...

Today I’m discussing why I think we are failing our struggling kids. Kids that act out and “are not doing well”, are in pain. I see it as three gaps we need to close to help these kids and frankly, all kids. I define these three gaps as:  The Parent Gap - The gap between the parent you wanna be and the reactive parent you are during triggering moments with your kids. This often looks like yelling,...

On the podcast this week I have part 2 with fellow coach, Amy Pearson. We discuss that feeling of being stuck and figuring out what “you wanna be when you grow up”. Many parents talk themselves into a life of complacency and may not realize that you can do something to create shifts even when things are “fine”. My motto is eff “fine”...YOU deserve fan-freakin-tastic!  To access Amy Pearson’s  pers...

This week on the podcast, I “sat” down with my friend and fellow coach, Amy Pearson, to discuss finding “your peeps”.  Both Amy and I strive to live a life that feels connected, purpose driven and good in our bodies. I think that more of us than we realize, are living a life that doesn’t feel great. You can be surrounded by people, have a full or “busy” schedule and social calendar and still feel...

This week I’m sharing a little secret bonus that happens in my private mastermind...a better marriage! This week it’s all about marriage and how to help “sell” the resistant dudes on why they should join our mastermind party. The bottom line is that parenting is NOT women’s work. It’s 2020 People!  You deserve to feel like you’re not parenting alone.  Afterall, it took two of you to make those bab...

Wow. We have an intimate conversation this week on the podcast. Recently, I connected with a mom and her young teen daughter and wait till you hear their story. Grab your tissues because this one definitely involves some tender moments and topics. This pair holds a special place in my heart forever after our time together. Amazing. Brave. Female. Humans. To enroll in BASICS Bootcamp: www.mastermin...

In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with pediatrician and mom, Sarah Miller and Lindsey, mom and Mastermind Parenting member manager on my team. Oh boy. We covered it all. From strong willed kids to laser hair removal we had a really fun and no holds barred convo. Wondering how we covered such an array of topics, well you’ll have to listen to find out! And please let me know if you enjoyed...

This week and this month I’m focusing on how we can really help our strong-willed kids and what actually “works” with these kids. We’ll delve into why your kid’s behavior isn’t significantly improving if you’ve tried the traditional approaches like play therapy or sticker charts. We need to understand what’s really going on with these kids and how it’s more about “lagging skills” and less about be...

In this episode, I have a conversation with podcaster and mom of two, Laura Max Rose, about our Mastermind Parenting WORLD CLASS sibling fighting tool. I’m currently writing a book about this tool and this convo involves the latest and greatest way I’m teaching this life changing tool. As you know if you have more than one child, when your kids fight, it’s triggering and stressful. This tool is al...

In this week and next week’s podcast episodes, you’ll hear a convo between me and Laura Max Rose, podcaster and mom of two precious little girls. Our main subject is the sibling relationship and the different layers involved - from sharing, to violence to our ultimate dream of our kids becoming besties. How does our own birth order or being an only child determine how we navigate sibling fighting...

In this episode, I focus specifically on strong willed kid behaviors and the obstacles in parenting these kiddos. There are many cultural components, especially when it comes to our own fixed mindset conditioning.  It can feel like a failure as a parent when you have a strong willed kid. Today, I unpack many pieces of this equation in a way that I don’t think I’ve spelled out quite like this befor...

In this episode, I share some very tangible pack leadership tips to help you with virtual learning and beyond. All good leaders know you have to have a plan. Crossing your fingers and just hoping for the best usually doesn’t work out too well for any of us. Therefore, it’s important to figure out your plan for the school day that’ll help your kids be successful. Next, you’ll need to effectively co...

In this episode, I talk about the virtual learning reality many of us are facing for this upcoming 2020/2021 school year due to the current Covid pandemic. First of all, last time I checked, most of us didn’t sign up to homeschool our kids or to deal with a pandemic. Therefore, we need a minute to adjust to this reality and get in a productive head space. You really have to allow yourself time to...

In this LONG episode, I really ramble on about all sorts of stuff:). I really lost track of time, went off the cuff and talked about why loving pack leaders must have boundaries. Pack leadership minimizes meltdowns because it represents confidence, strength and safety. Boundaries define borders and ground the people feeling unbalanced in their nervous systems, i.e., the melting down big and little...

In this episode, I breakdown the concept of emotional safety; what it really looks like to have it, create it and demand it. My own little “armchair expert” theory has led me to believe that many of us were not raised in environments where it was safe to feel all the intense feelings. Humans crave to feel unconditionally loved and celebrated for the real person we were born to be. I see this time...