Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate

Dr. Kate Lund welcomes licensed professional counselor and founder of Ariza Inspire Co, Samantha Ariza, to discuss practical ways of building family resilience when dealing with daily stress and trauma. High-achieving parents often find themselves caught in an endless cycle of performance and productivity, ignoring their own need to slow down. Samantha shares how her specialized work in EMDR thera...

Is your adoption journey feeling more like a challenge than a triumph? Today, we sit down with Anna Bernacki , Director of Community at Parenting Different , to discuss what it really takes to help adopted children—and their parents—thrive. Anna brings a unique and powerful perspective to the table as both an adult adoptee and an adoptive mother of four. She shares the raw, honest reality of navig...

Are you struggling to connect with your teenager in a world that feels increasingly digital and disconnected? You're not alone. Parenting is one of the most challenging roles we take on, and the pressure to be "perfect" often does more harm than good. In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Fatima Bey —the "MindShifter"—to break down why the secret to resilient parenting isn't about havi...

Many highly capable professional women find themselves trapped on a frantic hamster wheel, balancing successful careers with deep parental devotion yet feeling entirely overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment. In this episode, resilience coach and host of The Resilient Working Mum podcast, Charlotte Haggie , joins the show to share a transformative framework for reclaiming motherhood...

Bringing a new baby home is a monumental milestone, but the period after birth is often met with startling silence. Welcome to the fourth trimester—a beautiful yet overwhelming season. If you're navigating sleep deprivation and hormonal shifts, you aren't alone. But you can do more than just survive; you can thrive in the fourth trimester. This post breaks down top insights from Fourth Trimester S...

Watching your children grow is one of life’s greatest joys—but it also comes with one of parenting’s hardest lessons: learning how to let go. From their first steps toward independence to the moment they begin creating lives of their own, every stage can stir a mix of pride, fear, and deep emotional adjustment. Today, we explore the delicate balance between guiding our children and giving them the...

Is parenting a neurodiverse child leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure? You’re not alone. In a society that often privileges one way of thinking, many parents struggle to see past the challenges and labels. But what if the key to unlocking your child’s true potential—and building their confidence—starts not with fixing their "problems," but with regulating your own nervous system? In this po...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly yelling at your kids? You're not alone. The journey to raising accountable kids and fostering independence often feels like a constant battle, leaving parents drained and searching for a simpler way. In this powerful interview, we sit down with parenting expert and author Sue Donnellan ( Ask Mom Parenting ) to uncover her non-conformis...

Coming back to who you are as a human requires a deep level of nervous system understanding to navigate the sensory overload and high-pressure demands of modern life. Rachel Russell joins the conversation to explain how awareness of our biological communication highways can prevent us from inventing negative stories about our children and ourselves. By choosing micro moments of autonomy—like decid...

Modeling accountability serves as a foundational building block for raising resilient children who are not afraid to face failure or own their mistakes. Counselor Grant Berardi joins the show to discuss how parents can bridge the gap between "do as I say" and "do as I do" by being transparent about their own shortcomings and growth. By showing up as authentic, work in progress humans rather than p...

Good enough parenting provides a necessary shield against the relentless social media funhouse and the crushing pressure to achieve perfection in every domain of modern life. Dr. Rebecca Resnik joins the conversation to discuss how parents can step back from negative narratives and reclaim their power by focusing on their child’s unique strengths rather than pejorative labels. By moving away from...

Optimizing nutrition serves as a foundational pillar for busy parents looking to navigate the daily demands of life with more resilience and less burnout. Registered Dietitian Cassie Groeschl joins the conversation to share how shifting away from restrictive mindsets can lead to a more sustainable, science-based approach to feeding our bodies and our brains. We dive into the "bidirectional highway...

Parents often deal with overwhelm when balancing duties with their children and the pressure of building a successful career. Over time, it will lead to parent burnout, self-shame, and even depression. Dr. Kate Lund sits down with Michelle Puster , Founder of Compassionate Heart Mindful Life and a Certified Emotionally Focused Family Therapist Supervisor who blends lived experience with research-i...

In this conversation of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund is joined by Cali Werner , an expert in helping kids and families manage anxiety and OCD, to explore how to help anxious athletes thrive. Cali shares her personal journey of navigating severe OCD while competing at an elite level, and together they explore the dangers of "survival mode," the importance of emotional regulation after a loss,...

In this episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund speaks with Aeris Wren , host of TELOS: A Neurodiversity Conversation , about raising and supporting neurodiverse kids with understanding and intention. Aeris shares her personal journey growing up neurodivergent in an immigrant household, and together they explore masking, generational pressure, and the importance of creating safe spaces where...

In this inspiring episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund welcomes life coaching duo Erin and Chris Verdis , founders of Extraordinary Purpose . Together, they explore how helping teens discover their unique purpose builds intrinsic motivation, confidence, and lasting resilience. Erin and Chris share insights from coaching over 1,000 teens and young adults — and working closely with their pa...

In this inspiring episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund sits down with mom and triathlete Cherilyn Suiter to talk about reclaiming passion, prioritizing self-care, and building resilience as a lifestyle. After nearly 20 years away from the sport, Cherilyn returned to triathlon at 52 to improve her health and model strength for her family. Together, they discuss the balance between motherho...

Bridging the gap from anxiety to resilience requires a shift from controlling behaviors to fostering authentic emotional safety through nervous system regulation. Joanne Williams , a therapist with 30 years of experience in PTSD recovery, joins the show to discuss how parents can navigate their own anxiety to better support their children's development. She explores the transformative role of psyc...

Raising resilient kids requires honesty, trust, and the courage to let them grow independently. Tucker Stine , CEO of Tucker Stine + Brand Architects and devoted father of two, shares how he transformed his own parenting style to help his children thrive. He reflects on navigating emotional baggage, embracing freedom-with-boundaries, and fostering sibling connections. From guiding kids through the...

If parents do not know how to properly control their emotions, they will have a hard time understanding and relating to the challenges and perspectives of their children. Dr. Kate Lund explores how to manage your emotional response with therapist and author Danielle Ireland . Reflecting on her experiences as a mother to two boys, Danielle talks about the importance of responding instead of reactin...

If you’re a parent feeling stretched thin or constantly on edge, this episode of Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate is your guide to staying grounded amidst chaos. Dr. Kate Lund , clinical psychologist and mom of twin teens, explores real-life parenting stress—from rejected breakfasts to lost sweatshirts and barking dogs—and shows how naming your emotions and using simple tools like breath, groundi...

What will you do if your spouse suddenly leaves you to look after your children all by yourself? This is exactly what happened to author and private practice consultant Joe Sanok when he went through an unexpected divorce and became a single dad in an instant. He joins Dr. Kate Lund as the show’s very first guest to share his raw and personal journey as an only parent raising two beautiful daughte...

If you’re a parent feeling stretched thin or constantly on edge, this episode of Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate is your guide to staying grounded amidst chaos. Dr. Kate Lund , clinical psychologist and mom of twin teens, explores real-life parenting stress—from rejected breakfasts to lost sweatshirts and barking dogs—and shows how naming your emotions and using simple tools like breath, groundi...