The Purposeful Parent

We are coming up on a year of the Purposeful Parent Podcast and have had so many great interviews and conversations along the way. Today we want to say a big thank you to all our listeners and guests. This podcast has made such an impact because of you. Melissa and Kristin have an announcement to make in this episode, so tune in for more details. Where to find Melissa: Instagram: @the_evolved_woma...

Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are speaking with Matt Beaudreau, Key Note Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational andpersonal development practices. In 2017, Matt Beaudreau Founded Acton Academy Placer Schools; schools that utilize the Socratic method, with an emphasis on self-direction and c...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Ann Coleman, host and founder of Neurogility. Ann is a mom, attorney, educator, podcaster, and an advocate for parenting teens with more warmth, respect and emotional intelligence and less control and punishment.  Ann is helping parents better understand their teens and tweens to guide them su...

Thank you for joining us for this episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of Apothecary Momma.  Mel is an apothecary herbalist and has been studying plant medicines for over 20 years.  She is passionate about teaching moms to use plants as medicine in safe and effective ways.  She is educating people through her Apothecary Momma program and he...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the pleasure of talking with Chris Fugelsang.  Chris has taught special education for 18 years in both New York and Japan. He spent the last 2 years transitioning into becoming a full-time business owner and an Executive Function, ADHD and 2e coach for students and their families.  Chris has a passion for helping kids with executive function...

Welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Sarah Cox.  Sarah is the host of the podcast Finding Hope After Loss where she shares stories on pregnancy and infant loss as well as infertility.  Sarah has had a journey herself with all of these.  I’m going to let her tell her story herself about her journey.  Now she is sharing her story and the story of ot...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are chatting with Mark England.  Mark is a Tedx speaker, co-founder and head coach of Enlifted - a method that transforms raw thoughts into powerful, workable intentions ready for action.  Mark has been studying how words affect us for years, and he has been teaching others how their words have an impact on their reality.  Melissa and I both have...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Simon Calnan.  Simon is a children’s book author, speaker, and healer.  Simon has been working with parents to bring conscious communication and experiences to the relationships between parents and children.  He also has been teaching children and teens life skills and meditation.  Simon teaches from a heart centered space and of...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Gunner Duck.  He is an award winning children’s book author and illustrator of the Puppy Ninja series.  These books teach mindfulness to kids.  Gunner is also 10 years old.  We thought it would be fun to highlight a kid who is living purposefully and encouraging others to do so as well. To learn more about Gunner and buy his book...

Welcome to this episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the honor of talking with Angie Grandt.  Angie is a mindset coach, speech therapist, and has worked in the autism field for a couple of decades.  She helps adoptive parents through worry, frustration and resentment to create hope and joy through lasting connections. Angie has a method that focuses on mindset first, before lea...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Kate O’Rourke.  Kate is a Certified Life Coach helping overwhelmed moms ditch the “shoulds” and guilt to find presence and joy. As a single mom to two boys, Kate has been able to set boundaries, let go of mom guilt and manage her stress and overwhelm with the same tools she teaches her clients. Kate is also the host of the Reclai...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the pleasure of talking with Beth Tyson.  Beth is a childhood trauma consultant, Director of Trauma-Informed Practices at Connect Our Kids, EMDR Certified Therapist, CASA Volunteer, Co-Chair of the PA Child Abuse Prevention Team & Children's Book Author.  Beth is also a mother, a helper, and a flawed human experiencing all the ups an...

Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Olivier Bernier.  Olivier is an award winning director and a father.  Olivier develops, produces, and directs original content that aims to put a hyper focus on the way we look at the world.  With his documentary Forget Me Not, Olivier and his wife Hilda turn the camera on themselves to document their fight to have their son, Emi...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  We have a great conversation lined up today with Valerie Saucier.  Val is a single mom to two boys, a registered massage therapist also a competitive masters Olympic lifting athlete. Val has been on her own healing journey and is becoming more and more aware of her own triggers and how to regulate her nervous system so she can...

Welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Avril Brown.  Avril is a mom coach and mind-body practitioner.  She is E4 Trauma trained and certified in Core Skills trauma treatment.  Motherhood brought Avril to her knees, and she was struck with the realization that to break generational patterns and be the parent she wanted to be, she first needed to do t...

Hi and welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Lauren Crocker.  Lauren’s true passion lies in her non-profit,  Saddled Souls . This equine-centered oasis is focused on helping children with disabilities and special needs. Equine therapy has been shown to teach kids many skills from improving balance and coordination to building confidence to setting boundaries, and man...

Today we get the privilege of talking with Dr. BG Mancini of the Brain Gut Institute, which was founded to educate parents and practitioners on properly assessing children and seeing early hidden signs of early neurodevelopmental delays and the effects of undiagnosed food sensitivities on the brain.  Dr. BG finds joy in sharing about the amazing healing capabilities of the body with anyone who wil...

On this episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are chatting with Alex Pin, parenting and emotional well-being coach, teen mom, and founder of Mom In the Jungle.  Alex helps moms become the mom they needed as a child so they can raise confident, empowered children who are seen and loved.  When moms unlock their inner wisdom, they become a calmer, more confident parent. Where to find Alex: Web...

Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are talking with Ashley Blanco.  Ashley is a family partnership professional, community partnership enthusiast, online course creator, author, and life coach for kids. As a dreamer, visionary, and doer, she enjoys joining forces with leaders who are heart-centered, people-soft, and values-driven. Her recipe for enriching learning experiences include movem...

Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are chatting with Nicole Cumberbatch.  Nicole is a proud boy mom on a mission to uplift and empower mothers on their motherhood journey.  Nicole is a corporate VP turned Mompreneur, a published author, a speaker, and host of the podcast the Motherhood Village.  After she had her son, she struggled with career identity, postpartum anxiety, a...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have a special interview with Kenny Michelson.  Kenny is an educator and a breath facilitator.  He works with kids and young adults to help them use their breath as a tool.  Kenny is also always up for an adventure, especially if it involves the ocean. Where to find Kenny: Instagram: @we_br...

At the end of the our conversation with Kenny Michelson, he led us in a breathwork session that he's done with his students.  We wanted to give you the opportunity to do the activity with your kids, so this episode is the breathing exercise led by Kenny. To learn more about Kenny check out his Instagram page @we_breathetogether * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast. &...

Hi and welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are chatting with Jenny Lee.  Jenny helps busy moms craft their morning routine so they can generate healthy, joyful energy for themselves before they serve everyone else.  Jenny teaches moms to develop a mindset the prioritizes joy and well-being so they can create from a place of love.  Because when moms are happier a...

Today, we chatting with Chad Curtis. Chad is Melissa's husband and father of two. He comes to this conversation with a breadth of knowledge for many different topics. We're excited about where this conversation goes. Chad has a fitness and wellness background. He has been a men's coach, a business consultant, and has take a deep dive into his own personal growth. * * * Thank you for listening to t...

Hi and welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Anna Skates.  Anna is a self-proclaimed Mr. Rogers wannabe as well as a dedicated children & family advocate and conscious parenting coach. Anna is passionate about amplifying the voices of kids and shifting the social narrative from "grown ups know best" to "kids are powerf...