The Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious Kids

Uncover the hidden dynamics of parenting with me, Keri, and my guest Catherine DeMonte, a seasoned marriage family child therapist. Together, we venture into the world of shadow work, revealing how childhood labels like "too sensitive" can affect your adult interactions with your children. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Brené Brown, we promise to illuminate the path to nur...

Tired of the constant battles over school? If you're practicing conscious parenting or mindful parenting with a highly sensitive child or neurodiverse kid, you know the traditional classroom isn't built for them. This episode gives neurodiverse parenting a practical roadmap! Educational expert DJ Stutz shares proven strategies to shift from fighting the school system to partnering with i...

Have your kids felt extra emotional, dysregulated, or “amped up” lately—and nothing you try seems to help? In this episode of The Spiritual Parent, Rev. Carrie Lingenfelter shares a real-time parenting experience during a powerful super moon, when big emotions surfaced in her highly sensitive, intuitive children—and in herself. What looked like meltdowns on the surface revealed something deeper: u...

What if your home could actually regulate your nervous system? In this eye-opening conversation, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the emerging field of Sensory Interior Design. Stephanie shares how she integrates art, neuroscience, and healing to design spaces that support highly sensitive and neurodiverse families. They explor...

In this inspiring episode of The Spiritual Parent podcast, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Valerie Probstfeld to explore what it really means to release perfectionism and live as your authentic self in motherhood. Valerie shares her powerful journey from shame and overwhelm to discovering the healing power of inner child work, mindful play, and authentic connection. Together, they unpack:...

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent Podcast , host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with licensed clinical therapist Vickie Victorenko to explore the unspoken transformation every mother goes through: matrescence . Vickie explains how motherhood is not just about caring for a baby but about a profound identity shift—emotionally, physically, hormonally, and spiritually. Together, Carrie a...

In this heart-centered episode, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with intuitive animal communicator Melissa Corrion for a powerful conversation on the spiritual connection between animals and neurodivergent children. They explore how pets serve as grounding companions, emotional mirrors, and even spirit guides for highly sensitive or gifted kids. Melissa shares touching stories from her animal commun...

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Emma Smallbone to explore the deep intersections of integration, autism, emotional regulation, parenting, and self-discovery. Emma vulnerably shares her late-in-life autism diagnosis, the disruptive yet healing journey of truly understanding herself, and how body awareness can unlock both emotional regulation...

Have you ever wondered how to raise highly sensitive, empathic, or neurodiverse kids in a way that truly honors their spirit? In this heartfelt episode of The Spiritual Parent, I sit down with fellow speech therapist and healer Jen McNerney to explore the powerful intersection of speech therapy, energy healing, and conscious parenting. Jen shares her inspiring journey from early intervention speec...

The first day of school isn’t just a milestone for our kids—it’s a deep emotional moment for us as parents. The mix of excitement, pride, sadness, and worry can feel overwhelming. In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Spiritual Parent , Carrie Lingenfelter shares the raw, real journey of releasing control and trusting her children to grow into their own strength. Carrie opens up about her pe...

What if your child's sensitivity isn't a weakness, but their greatest strength?  As a speech therapist and parent of neurodiverse children, I've learned to navigate this delicate balance: acknowledging challenges while celebrating the extraordinary gifts that come with neurodiversity. While much attention focuses on moderate autism or nonverbal children, those who are highly sensiti...

Kara Anaya, Children's Advocate and Druidic Shaman, takes us on a transformative journey exploring the delicate dance between ego and echo in our psyches. She reveals how these seemingly opposing forces can be paired to create internal harmony rather than conflict. "When I go too high, echo brings me back. When I go too low, ego lifts me up," she explains, offering a practical frame...

What if being fully present with your child is more powerful than all the parenting advice in the world? In this deeply insightful conversation, Carrie welcomes Lindsay Miller, mindfulness kids coach and host of the Stress Nanny podcast, who shares transformative tools for mindful parenting. Lindsay introduces us to the powerful "benches in a park" metaphor, explaining how throughout lif...

Does your child ever feel overwhelmed by big emotions or energy they don’t quite understand? Whether your little one is highly sensitive, anxious, or simply in need of a reset, this peaceful guided meditation was created just for them. In this special episode of The Spiritual Parent , Carrie leads children on a soothing ocean journey to meet a magical sea turtle—a gentle guide who offers wisdom, c...

Ever been told you're "too sensitive" or wondered why parenting feels so overwhelming? You might be among the 20-30% of people born with the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait. In this illuminating conversation with Lisa Lewis, licensed therapist and holistic practitioner, we unpack what it means to parent as an HSP—and possibly raise HSP children. Lisa introduces us to Dr. Elaine...

Have you ever noticed your child suddenly reflecting emotions you've been quietly harboring? There's a profound energetic connection between parents and children that goes beyond words—one that can teach us as much as we teach them. In this eye-opening episode, I share a recent experience with my son who expressed heartache about attending a concert because he missed his old friends. Thi...

Have you ever stopped to consider how energy flows through your family? Not just the buzzing activity of daily life, but the actual spiritual energy that connects you, your children, and everything around you? Energy awareness forms the foundation of conscious parenting, yet many of us overlook this powerful concept when raising our children. I share my journey rediscovering energy principles I le...

Have you ever tried everything to solve a persistent family issue—therapy, specialists, countless books—only to find yourself still struggling? What if the root cause isn't in your parenting approach or your child's behavior, but in patterns inherited from generations past? Family Systemic Constellations offers a profound perspective: many of our challenges stem from moments when love wa...

Are our kids here to heal us? Renee Boos of the Neurodiverse Community Center joins Carrie to share her incredible journey of raising a demand avoidant, highly intuitive son—and how his sensitivities became a gateway to both of their healing. Renee shares her transformative journey as a parent of a demand avoidant child who taught her that everything she once viewed as "wrong" could actu...

Have you ever wondered why your child's emotional outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? The answer might be closer to home than you think. In this deeply reflective episode, I share a powerful personal story about the hidden connection between my son's unexpected meltdown and my own unacknowledged emotional turmoil. When my child erupted in the car after school, something profound was h...

Parenting sensitive children demands more than just conventional approaches. After nearly exhausting every traditional therapy option for my kids who hold it together in public but release their emotions at home, I discovered a powerful truth: the spiritual dimension of parenting transformed our family dynamics in ways no cognitive behavioral therapy or occupational therapy ever could. This revela...

What if your child's greatest challenges are actually their most profound spiritual gifts?  Every parent has felt that moment of worry when comparing their child to others or receiving a discouraging evaluation from a teacher or therapist. We're conditioned to focus on what our children lack rather than the extraordinary qualities they bring. But what if there's a profound spiritual...

What if your child's challenging behavior isn't a problem, but a message about your own energy? Kevin Young, intuitive coach and healing facilitator, reveals how our most sensitive children are actually mirrors reflecting our own emotional state. When children act out—whether through tantrums, meltdowns, or defiance—they're often responding to energetic imbalances in their environme...

Spiritual parenting transcends traditional approaches by recognizing the profound energetic connection between parent and child. This episode dives deep into how our energy directly influences our children's behavior—illustrated through a tooth-brushing standoff where parental frustration was perfectly mirrored by the child, creating a cycle that only broke when calm energy entered the equati...

Parenting from a place of spiritual awareness brings unique challenges and profound opportunities. In this illuminating conversation with author and energy healer Kara Goodwin, we explore the delicate dance of nurturing both our children's spirits and our own. Kara's spiritual journey began through tragedy - the sudden loss of her sister-in-law followed by multiple family health crises w...