Unscrew You Parenting

Sometimes we deal with huge changes in life: death, divorce. moving, adding another child to the family etc. How do we navigate these "giant" changes that often bring up many feelings of uncertainty, instability etc. so that we can also guide our kids through these changes?   Hint: these "BIG" changes, are not always so big….   How? Tune in and find out and then share with me how you too can shift...

Mom Rage. That feeling that you might be calm on the outside but you're SEETHING on the inside…. Or that feeling when your blood boils and you EXPLODE like a volcano: we all have been there at one point or another, this is mom rage and it's a sure sign YOU have crossed your own boundaries… Listen to the episode to understand why and let me know what you think! Want help with your family? DM me "HE...

In this episode we break down the 3 main states of the nervous system. Green, Red and Blue. I've categorized it in a faulty simplistic way because for the purpose of our discussion it's good enough, and none of us are brain scientists….So although we always are going from one state to another, there is a state that we find ourselves in the most, and this episode will help you know which one is you...

We all want to create an emotionally safe environment for our kids to grow up in, but…..what does that even mean? What does it look like? How are we inadvertently creating UNsafe environments for our kids right now?? Tune into this episode to find out!!! Want help with your family? DM me "HELP" and my team will reach out to you to see how we can support you! Tag me while you're listening on Instag...

Are you a high achiever, type A person, go-getter or just someone who values productivity and efficiency??   This is your episode! I break down what it takes to be effective as a parent in this episode - skills I myself had to UNlearn from decades as a type-A high achiever in the corporate world…..and then RElearn brand new skills to be effective in my family… Want help with your family? DM me "HE...

Sensitive topic alert - if you have kids around, you might want to put your earbuds in!   Today's guest is a remarkable woman who shares with us her journey through childhood trauma and how she rose from it. Susan is an author, Consultant and Coach. She's found a way to perceive exceptional challenges, and challengers, as an opportunity for soul growth and conscious evolution. Her memoir, "TOXIC F...

I had a BIG birthday!!! To celebrate, I am reflecting on the top 5 (or 6) lessons I learned in the last 5 decades of life on this planet. Lessons that not only changed my life, but changed my parenting…. Which one is your fave??? Want help with your family? DM me "HELP" and my team will reach out to you to see how we can support you! Tag me while you're listening on Instagram!  @ rachelduffyhere I...

What does running have to do with parenting? Glad you asked because on today's episode we're talking about it with running coach and mother, Angie Brown.   Dr. Angie Brown, DPT is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, coach, and physical therapist that is the founder of the Real Life Runners Training Academy and Real Life Runners podcast that she hosts alongside her husband, Kevin. Together we discuss mother...

Today I'm sharing with you a secret - a secret podcast I'm creating specifically for parents who want to do the deeper work of becoming untriggered.  The creation of this secret podcast was inspired by the parents I work with inside of Powerfully Grounded Parenting accelerator and what they said to me was they wanted me to do a workshop for them specifically on triggers and how to work through the...

This topic is sensitive, so please skip it if you are not in a mental space to talk about suicide and suicide ideation in children.   Today's guest is Melody Murray, a licensed marriage and family therapist working in private practice. Melody is a former mental health assessor at Seattle Children's Hospital and she helps us understand suicide and how to handle it as parents, if we suspect our kids...

In this episode I share with you some powerful mindset shifts you can adopt for yourself if you want to start changing your experience with your kids.   Yes, we do need to build skills. Yes, there are strategies. Definitely you need to take action. AND the mindset piece of parenting is just as important. No strategy, not tactic, no action will work unless you have the right mindset and similarly,...

In this episode I share with you 3 lessons from my recent masterminds in NYC, that you can apply in your family today if you want to see an uplevel in how you show up as a parent.   I'm a huge believer in surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, push you to evolve and compassionately hold you accountable. We are all human, we all have blindspots and we all tell ourselves stories that limi...

Trigger warning - this episode will challenge you!   Ever had this thought that it would be great to have deeper connection in your family, but at the same time, things are "good enough" or "okay" right now, you're getting by, as long as you don't ruffle too many feathers or breathe too deeply, you're somehow holding it together and that status quo is something you've learned to be ok with?    Thi...

If you're a parent with kids 12 and under and you're finding yourself…   Yelling 3x a week or more just to get your kids to listen to you… Then feeling guilty because you know it's damaging to your kids… Then feeling frustrated because 2 hours later you're in the same.damn.situation…   Meanwhile all you want is to have peace in your family, raise respectful kids who listen to you without you havin...

Does everything feel like a struggle to you?   You might be stuck in a "Struggle Pattern" or a "Chosen Pattern"… In this episode we unpack 2 common patterns I see with families I work with. Tune in to learn about patterns and how they repeat 🔂 one generation after another ..   If you're a parent with kids 12 and under, looking to have peace in your family while also raising respectful kids who li...

Does everything feel like a struggle to you?   if you're a parent with kids 12 and under, looking to have peace in your family while also raising respectful kids who listen to you without you having to yell at them, but you don't know how to do that and also stay regulated, maintain boundaries or even understand your kids' behaviors - here's what you need to know. Chances are you're falling into o...

Eye opening convo with an amazing woman, mother and birth coach: Ella Goldberg is a mom of two boys and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with a background in maternal and child health. Through her online courses, she supports expecting parents as they navigate pregnancy through postpartum. Ella and her family reside in Israel, and spend their summers at camp in the Pocono Mountains.   We tal...

Eye opening convo with an amazing woman, mother and birth coach: Ella Goldberg is a mom of two boys and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with a background in maternal and child health. Through her online courses, she supports expecting parents as they navigate pregnancy through postpartum. Ella and her family reside in Israel, and spend their summers at camp in the Pocono Mountains.   We tal...

We're talking today with Dayna Ciarfalia, also known as the conscious healing mama. Dayna shares with us her journey from trauma to triumph, as she navigated her childhood wounds, a divorce and motherhood with 2 young kids. She is a true inspiration and I know you will learn from her wisdom. Motherhood CAN be your biggest and best opportunity to experience internal freedom - Dayna is a perfect exa...

What can you actually achieve in 3 minutes of coaching? Enough to give you a major A-Ha....Listen to this episode as I unpack for you how my client, E, brought up the roughhousing between her 2 boys and how she struggles to manager herself in those moments and how in 3 mins of coaching I helped her figure out why and what to do to change. Want help with your family? DM me "HELP" and my team will r...

We're talking today with Danielle Magen, licensed clinical social worker specializing in eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in adults, adolescents and families. I am a New York based clinical social worker. Danielle is passionate about empowering people in their recovery so that they can move towards actions that align with their values and priorities.  As part of her training, she focus...

Raising Powerfully Grounded Kids - is that even a thing? What does that mean and why should we do it? In this part 3 of 3 parts, we break down what it means to raise powerfully grounded kids and we expand on one of 3 must haves for us to accomplish this goal: ONE PARENT. Tune in and see for yourself why!   Listen to Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-powerfully-grounded-kids-part...

Raising Powerfully Grounded Kids - is that even a thing? What does that mean and why should we do it? In this part 2 of 3 parts, we break down what it means to raise powerfully grounded kids and we expand on one of 3 must haves for us to accomplish this goal: KIDS WHO LISTEN. Tune in and see for yourself why!   Listen to Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-powerfully-grounded-kids...

Raising Powerfully Grounded Kids - is that even a thing? What does that mean and why should we do it? In this part 1 of 3 parts, we break down what it means to raise powerfully grounded kids and we expand on one of 3 must haves for us to accomplish this goal: BOUNDARIES. Tune in and see for yourself why! Want help with your family? DM me "HELP" and my team will reach out to you to see how we can s...

We are celebrating our 100th episode!!!!    To honor this milestone, I thought I'd share an extra special guest with you, so today we're talking to one of my sons: Daniel. Through this short but sweet interview, I hope you get a glimpse of what it's like being Powerfully Grounded as a kid.   Daniel would love to know if you liked this episode and if you want more of him on the podcast? Let us know...