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

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the world's stimuli or noticed your child experiencing intense emotions? This episode promises to provide you with life-changing insights into the world of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Our guest, renowned expert Melissa Schwartz, joins us to share her invaluable expertise on nurturing and understanding HSPs, particularly in childhood. We discuss the incred...

What happens when your child suddenly loses interest in a passion they've pursued for years? Join me, Carrie, a former teacher and speech therapist, as I share a heartfelt journey of parenting two spirited, gifted, and highly sensitive kids. We explore the profound impact of modeling positive behavior and maintaining emotional connections, even in the face of life's unexpected twists. Wh...

Unlock the secrets to becoming a more compassionate and effective parent with insights from our special guest, Rachel Posner, a yoga therapist and mindfulness coach. Rachel explains the crucial differences between empathy and compassion in parenting, helping us understand how empathy can sometimes lead to shared suffering and emotional dysregulation, whereas compassion helps us maintain calm and e...

Have you ever wondered how to balance the joys and challenges of motherhood with your personal ambitions? Join us for a heartwarming conversation with Mel Findlater, a possibility coach and host of "Permission to Be," as we unpack the complex identity shifts that come with becoming a mom. From embracing new roles to rekindling old passions, we discuss how to find fulfillment while naviga...

Unlock the keys to personal growth and resilient parenting in our latest episode featuring Paula Smith from Mindful Adventure Coaching. Discover how setting boundaries and fostering supportive relationships can transform your mindset and positively influence your parenting style. Paula and I tackle the challenges of overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and the importance of reciprocal relationshi...

Ever wondered how yelling impacts your child's self-esteem and confidence? Discover the compelling insights from parenting expert and author Celia Kibler as she delves into the long-term effects of harsh communication on children. Celia and I explore practical tips to foster better communication, emphasizing the importance of creating a nurturing environment where children feel heard and valu...

What happens when we only measure our children's success by their high achievements? Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Kate Bachtel, where we discuss the vital need to focus on continuous growth for neurodivergent and gifted children. Drawing from her expertise in developing programs for exceptional youth, Dr. Bachtel reveals the pitfalls of an achievement-centric approach and em...

Unlock the keys to authentic parenting and self-care with our special guest, Colby Wilk. Join us on this episode of Heart to Heart Parents as Colby, an intuitive healer and mentor, shares his remarkable journey of cultivating empathy and intuition within a challenging family environment. We'll dive into the crucial topics of emotional sensitivity, the dangers of neglecting self-care, and how...

Ever wondered how to keep your kids from melting down during the summer? Join us as we chat with Jessica Irwin, a leading childhood routine expert and pediatric occupational therapist, who shares her wisdom on maintaining consistency in sleep, meals, and playtime during the summer months. Jessica breaks down the importance of regular routines, even in the most relaxed seasons, and how structure in...

Ever wondered how a flexible mindset can transform your chaotic home into a sanctuary of peace and efficiency? Join us on Heart to Heart Parents as we sit down with Juliana Strickland, CEO of Space Camp, who reveals her secrets to achieving a harmonious living space. You'll discover how letting go of perfectionism and embracing adaptable organizational systems can significantly reduce stress...

Could family meals be the key to unlocking healthier lifestyles and improved school performance for your kids? Join us on Heart to Heart Parents as we unpack the profound benefits of gathering around the dinner table with your family. With insights from Jennifer House, a registered dietitian and renowned author, we explore the developmental phase of picky eating in children. Jennifer sheds light o...

What if maintaining passion in your relationship wasn't a mystery but a skill you could master? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Melanie Bonk, a VITA certified somatic love, relationship, and sexuality coach, as she shares the secrets from her 25-year passionate partnership. Melanie delves into the world of somatic coaching and how our bodies store emotions like fear and nervousne...

Ever wondered how to seamlessly juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship? Today, we're joined by the inspiring Jen Morris, an actor and the founder of Renegade Motherhood. Discover how Jen's journey through various business ventures evolved after she became a mother, emphasizing the role of creativity and self-awareness. Our conversation underscores the power of making slight yet impactful...

What if you could shift from an idealized vision of parenting to fully embracing its raw and authentic journey? Join us as Carrie, a former teacher and speech therapist, recounts her transformative experience of parenting two gifted and sensitive children. We explore the metaphor of a key with its unique teeth to symbolize the individual paths to mindfulness and self-connection. Alongside Paul, we...

Have you ever wondered how parenting can transform not just your child's life but your own? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Paul Nelhart, a fellow parent and podcaster, as we explore the immense honor and responsibility of guiding our children through life. Paul shares his unique perspective on nurturing sensitive, unique spirits, especially in a homeschooling setting, and the profo...

Can trusting your intuition actually help you manage life's chaos? Discover the transformative secret of balancing intuition with neuroscience as we sit down with ADHD and executive function coach Tracey Bromley Goodwin. Tracey shares her expert tips on how to prioritize tasks and maintain a clear vision, transforming the inevitable overwhelm of a hectic life into manageable steps. We'll...

Unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling parenting experience with insights from our special guest, seasoned psychotherapist Catherine DeMonte. Catherine joins Carrie to explore how our inner child influences our parenting style and emotional responses. Tune in to discover how reflecting on past experiences and childhood memories can help us understand and manage these reactions. Catherine also sha...

As a parent, have you ever caught yourself swooping in to finish your child's sentence or hastily completing their half-tied shoelaces? Our conversation with J.D., a father and mental health advocate, takes us on a journey through the nuanced world of parenting, where the push and pull of giving our kids space to stumble and soar takes center stage. J.D. brings to the table his compelling exp...

Imagine unraveling the mysteries of sleep, from the erratic slumbers of a newborn to the regimented cycles that govern our adult lives. That's precisely what we accomplish with Savannah Hipes, a sleep therapy connoisseur, in our latest conversation. We navigate through the ebbs and flows of sleep patterns, examining how routines and exposure to light orchestrate the symphony of our circadian...

When the path of parenting led me to a crossroads, self-healing was the compass that pointed me toward a home filled with less yelling and more understanding. This episode is a map for parents navigating the terrain of raising kids, especially those with neurodivergent children, with a special guide, Ann Bruinsma from Live Your Light. As a mom to three teens and a clinical Qigong practitioner, Ann...

Ever felt like your child's sensitivity was more of a challenge than a gift? I'm Carrie, your guide through the beautifully complex world of raising highly sensitive children, and I'm here to flip that script. Join me as I unfold the tale of how I came to see my own kids' sensitivity as their superpower, sharing the shifts in perspective that can turn vulnerability into strengt...

As I reflect on my own transformative journey from longing for casual chats to craving those soul-stirring connections, this episode becomes a heartfelt guide for anyone seeking to deepen their friendships. Together, we traverse the landscape of relationships, examining how our personalities and our children's unique characteristics shape the friendships we form and nurture. I share stories f...

Ever feel the weight of 'mom guilt' when you spend on something just for you? Join us as we unwrap the complex emotions parents face with their finances, alongside financial coach Erin. We're shattering the taboo of self-care spending and replacing it with empowerment, sharing stories and strategies that help align financial decisions with your deepest values. Whether it's inve...

Have you ever felt an instinctive pull guiding you away from one path and onto another, only to discover it was exactly where you needed to be? Our latest episode is a heartfelt exploration of embracing the empath within us, a journey that has profoundly shaped my own life. Learn how to listen to your heart's guidance, whether it's through visual flashes, audio cues, or those sudden inst...

Welcome to a heartfelt journey shared between mother and daughter, where laughter and wisdom echo through the generations. My mom, Marci, joins me to reveal the profound influence of generational positivity and empathy that has danced through our family lineage. Our tapestry of experiences uncovers the transformative power of open-mindedness and spirituality, as we both have been students of life,...