We Are in It Together with Jamie Lynn Tatera

Do you struggle with forgiving yourself when you mess up as a parent? Do you hold yourself to unrealistic standards that you can never reach? Do you worry that you are going to unwittingly shame your child and damage them? If you have these struggles, please know that you are not alone. This podcast will equip you with a resource that can help: self-compassion. I originally recorded this interview...

Does your heart break when you hear about about Spanish-speaking children and families experiencing fear and oppression in the US and abroad? Would you like to help support diverse communities during turbulent times? In this interview, Veronica shares about the oppression that she and many other Latinos have encountered both in the US as well as in their countries of origin. She also shares self-c...

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your parenting delight? Or maybe you feel like you never had it!? Certified parenting educator Dajana Yoakley helps us discover tools that can put the delight back into our parenting. Listen to this episode of the We Are in It Together podcast to learn how: * Self-doubt robs us of parenting joy * Self-compassion leads to increased self-regulation * Understanding o...

This interview with Dr. Kristin Neff is a breath of fresh air for parents aspiring not only to nurture their children, but also empower them to be strong and agentic. And guess what!? Growing your own fierce and tender self-compassion skills is key to helping your child do the same. In this episode of the We Are in It Together podcast, Dr. Kristin Neff describes fierce self-compassion and how it c...

What do our children and loved ones really need when things go wrong? Often it’s not our words, but rather it’s our simple presence. In this insightful interview with Cori Doerrfeld, Jamie Lynn and Cori discuss why it’s so hard to remember that what people (including our children!) often need most is our patient listening ear. And it’s not just others who need our presence, but we also need our ow...

When adversity strikes, do you ever fear that you are going to experience a mental health setback? What if the opposite were true? Dr. Chris Willard suggests that something positive can (and often does!) emerge from challenging life circumstances: post-traumatic growth. In Chris and Jamie Lynn’s candid conversation, they talk about resources we can bring to our adverse experiences (including mindf...

Jamie Lynn's daughter, Maya Lynn, is the vibrant little being that brought Jamie Lynn to Mindful Self-Compassion (through repeated tantrums in the early years ;). Maya Lynn is now 16 years-old, and she not only has her own mindful self-compassion practice, but also has helped Jamie Lynn create the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids. Podcast highlights include: * Maya shares about p...

Listen to Jamie Lynn’s favorite podcast episode so far! This rich conversation with Dr. Christine Lathren includes: * Perfectionism in parenting * Letting go of the lie that we can control outcomes if we do everything “right” * Not taking things personally * Being there for ourselves during our kids’ difficult moments. * How stress plus self-compassion builds resilience * What the research says ab...

How many of us know a child or teen that we wish would learn mindfulness and self-compassion? Listen to this episode to discover what inspired this 17-year-old to embark on a Mindful Self-Compassion journey. One of Grant’s biggest take-aways from the mindfulness and self-compassion classes he took was learning that he was not alone with his struggles. When Grant discovered that his peers struggled...

Would you like to give your kids a resource that can help them cope with challenging situations and thrive? Join Jamie Lynn and Dr. Karen Bluth for an honest conversation about the struggles that youth face and how self-compassion can help. Dr. Karen Bluth is a researcher, author, educator, and Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens program creator and teacher. Early intervention can help prevent futur...

Having a sticky mind is common for many children (and adults!). In this podcast episode, Jamie Lynn and Gwen Tatera have an honest conversation about childhood OCD and explore helpful questions for parents. How can adults spot symptoms of childhood OCD? How can caregivers respond effectively when a child has a sticky mind? What tools and resources are available to help kids and grown-ups practice...

Hello Friends, It’s a big day! It’s the launch of the We Are in It Together podcast! Our new podcast is dedicated to helping children and their caregivers grow resources to thrive and understand that we are not alone when we struggle. Our first ever podcast episode is about social anxiety and kids, and I interview Tyler and Cody Feder. Cody and Tyler both have experienced social anxiety challenges...