Reclaiming Parenthood with Taylor Kulik

I'm spilling the 4 "toxic" things/experiences that I just can't let go of.

Stephanie King, of My Essential Birth, joins me on this episode to discuss: How she found her passion in birth work Why preparing for birth matters The most important things expectant mothers can do to prepare for their birth What is dad/partner's role in birth preparation & more! Stephanie is a mama to 3 boys {all born very differently}, professional childbirth educator, doula, host of th...

Today, I'm sharing more about my dry needling experience with you! I had dealt with years of chronic pain and tension and nothing seemed to help long term... until dry needling. In this episode, I'm telling you more about what dry needling is, how it feels, and my experience with it.

Lyndsey joins me to discuss: What homeschooling can look like in the early years Why she chose to homeschool and some of the benefits Should we be concerned about homeschoolers not getting enough socialization? and more! Lyndsey is a homeschool mama of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her...

"But not all sleep training is CIO." I respond to this common comment and talk about why sleep training almost always involves non-responsiveness.

Kaitlyn Streit of @themellowmama joins me today to discuss conscious parenting. We discuss: What is conscious parenting? Where can we start with conscious parenting? Opting out of the control/fear-based parenting paradigm How to reparent ourselves so we can parent in a way that better aligns with our values and more! You can find Kaitlyn on Instagram at @themellowmama. Find Kaitlyn's course he...

Susan (Sue) Groner joins me on this episode to discuss how we can shift our perspective as parents and make parenting young children who don't listen less stressful. We discuss: why young children don't always do what we tell them, how we can help support them during transitions in a way that is developmentally appropriate and understanding of their needs, how to respond to hitting and other aggre...

In this episode, Andrea Haskins joins me to chat about how separation-based parenting tactics and our culture's obsession with babies being independence negatively impacts our breastfeeding experience and parenting experience.  Andrea Haskins is a mom of two and breastfeeding peer counselor and lactation counselor (certified with Childbirth International) with a focus on mother-baby-led intui...

On this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Hixson. We discuss: The difference between normal anger versus destructive anger How we can separate our behavior from who we are as people and parents Steps to begin working through destructive behaviors and how to change patterns Natalie Hixson is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome des...

On this episode, Tiffany of @cosleepy joins me to chat about: The challenges of parenting against the grain + how that can contribute to insecurities and need for approval and validation Navigating generational differences in perspectives on raising children How to respectfully set boundaries and avoid conversations about your parenting decisions How to stop explaining your parenting decisions to...

In this episode, I'm joined by Teva Johnstone to discuss her perspective and concerns with teaching gender ideology in schools to children as facts, how the rights of women and girls are being sacrificed, and how we as parents can raise our children within our values despite living in a world obsessed with gender. Teva Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked as a child psychother...

Dianne Kosto, Founder and CEO of SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training is a Mom on a Mission to make Neurofeedback technology available to families and individuals. She wants to help other families avoid the trauma that her family experienced as a result of her son’s brain dysregulation. For the past 13 years Dianne has dedicated her life to teaching others about neurofeedback as well as providing neuro...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Missy Gryder to discuss the research surrounding kids' body image and how mothers' body image and the way they talk about their bodies impacts their daughter's body images. She also walks us through 3 steps to help our children develop a positive body image. Dr. Missy Gryder is the Founder of Meeting Kids' Needs, a new research-based online Social and Emotional L...

In this episode, I'm joined by Tony Brasunas to discuss censorship, media distortion, why we are all deceived to some degree, and why he is hopeful that the rise of independent media can be the solution.  An independent journalist, Tony Brasunas was censored and sacked by Huffington Post in 2016 for covering the Democratic Primary from the wrong perspective. He's been researching censorship,...

In this episode, Dr. Allie Ticktin joins me to discuss: Sensory processing & it's impact on self regulation What sensory play is and why it's important How we can create sensory experiences and opportunities for sensory play in the home Thoughts on which toys are best for development Allie is an occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration. Allie is the founder of Play 2 Progress and...

Dr. Joel Warsh (Gator) joins me today to discuss: Frustrations and criticisms of the current western medical model and what he thinks the solution is How to find balance between western medicine and alternative approaches Common issues in children + alternative approaches to treatment & more! Joel Warsh aka Dr Joel Gator of the popular parenting Instagram is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in L...

In this episode, Erica Orosco Cruz joins me  to discuss RIE and how to facilitate mutual respectful relationships with our children at any age (and why it matters). She also shares her advice for what to consider and what questions to ask when choosing a childcare or school program for young children. Erica Orosco Cruz is an early childhood development expert and parent coach who helps children, f...

In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Sanders to discuss the importance of mothers meeting their own needs, why it's difficulty for mothers to meet their needs, and how mothers can meet their needs with small children. We also talk about reframing "self-care", and Sarah provides practical tips for incorporating self care into life as a mother. Sarah is a licensed mental health clinician in private...

Paloma García and Danielle Perrecone, founders of In The Cortex, join me to discuss: What it means to have a disorganized brain and symptoms Why so many people have disorganized brains How people compensate for a disorganized brain Subconscious beliefs and their impact on the way we think and act How we an start working towards brain organization Where you can find In The Cortex: www.inthecortex.c...

In this episode, I'm joined by Jenna Hamm to discuss the stages of the autonomic nervous system and how it works, what is happening to the infant's nervous system during non-responsive sleep training, and what happens to a parent's nervous system during infant distress.  Jenna is a clinical social worker and yoga teacher from Manitoba, Canada. She is trained in Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desen...

Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has...

Dr. Philip Mamalakis joins me to discuss Christian parenting from an Orthodox Christian perspective. Topics discussed include: Is obedience the goal of parenting? How we should discipline our children Struggling with our children The importance of repentance Naming and validating emotions while holding limits & more! Dr. Philip Mamalakis with his wife, Georgia, have seven children and one new...

Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time-navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech, and connect more with their kids. Andrea and her husband, Tyler, live in beautiful Hood River, Oregon where they love spending time outdoors as...

In this episode, Nadine Levitt joins us to discuss the importance of helping our kids learn social and emotional intelligence. Nadine is an education thought leader and advocate, having spoken all over the world on the importance of social and emotional learning, and the power of music education. Born in Switzerland, she grew up in Germany and New Zealand, but settled in the United States in 2004....

Welcome back! In this episode, I'm sharing more details about our night weaning journey with my 2 year old son, M.