When are fears normal for kids and when are they a cause for concern? In this episode, I talk to Natasha Daniels, anxiety & OCD Child therapist and a mom to three kids with anxiety and OCD, who helps us to distinguish between the two. She offers valuable insights into what signs to watch for and how we are best able to support our kiddos.
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Aug 19
Mom's Anger Through a Jungian Lens - Lisa Marchiano
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Lisa Marchiano about the emotional transformation of motherhood. They explore matrescence, identity shifts, and the importance of embracing the shadow self. The conversation touches on rupture and repair ... Show More
51m 43s
Aug 12
Teens & Sex! Listener Questions with Amy Lang
In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields welcomes Amy Lang to answer a listener’s question about teens and sex, and to explore how parents can support their child’s healthy sexual development. They cover how to have open, sex-positive conversations with teens, address the effects of ... Show More
47m 3s
Jun 2023
#260 - Peaceful Parenting Tips for the Overwhelmed Parent with Sarah Rosensweet
Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her 16 and 19 year old kids. Her 22 year old son has launched. Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lot ... Show More
52m 29s
May 2024
How to discipline in public | 57
Picture this - You’re at a party and all of a sudden another child comes up to you and tells you your child SPIT on another child. 😳What in the world? You’re instantly filled with anxiety, shock, and embarrassment. You step in to find out what’s going on but to your dismay, your ... Show More
10m 42s
May 2023
268: "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" with Karen Kleiman
We continue in the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month! We always need more awareness and advocacy for mental health in general, but for far too long, maternal mental health has been underrecognized and underdiagnosed. So many people have suffered without good resources a ... Show More
41m 40s
Mar 2022
Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD
Ever wondered if your parenting style has impact on your child’s mental health? Did you know that your own stress could be stressing out your kids? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Teri and I interview Dr. Hansa Bhargava, pediatrician, renowned parenting expert, Chief Medical Offi ... Show More
44m 32s
Jun 2021
My Kid's Anxiety Is Giving ME Anxiety! How Do I Fix This?
Michaela is worried that her son, Asher, is constantly worried. At 8 years old, Asher is already dealing with some pretty intense anxiety. For example, he cried every day at school last year. Now that he’s being home schooled during the pandemic, Michaela has seen how much pressu ... Show More
32m 37s
Oct 2021
Why It’s Okay to Raise Kids Who are Self-Centered
On this episode I welcome back Katherine Sellery of The Conscious Parenting Revolution. Katherine is a 3x TEDx speaker, has taught thousands of parents in a Conscious Parenting Revolution for resilient, considerate, centered and empowered kids who know their inner voice and honor ... Show More
24m 37s
Jun 2024
2221: 4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child's Self Esteem with Your Words by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2221:Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids.com explains how parents can build their child's self-esteem through fo ... Show More
9m 55s
Mar 2024
Dr. Amen Pt. 2: ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Raising Mentally Tough Kids & How To Fight Negative Thinking
Ep. #84 On today’s episode Dr. Amen joins us for a part two discussion. We deep dive into the brain’s complex world, sparked by my own brain scan results. We cover everything from discussing Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD, to the game-changing effects of specific strate ... Show More
1h 9m