Mar 3
[Parenting Challenging Kids Series] Parenting Your "Spicy" Kid - Mary Van Geffen
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, I talk with Mary Van Geffen, parenting coach and mom, about what it means to parent a “Spicy One” — children who are strong-willed, deeply feeling, and emotionally intense. Mary shares practical strategies for staying calm, kind, and f ... Show More
49m 20s
Feb 24
Understanding Burnout and Human Giver Syndrome - Amelia Nagoski
Many parents carry the weight of giving too much—often without realizing it. In this episode, Amelia Nagoski dives into Human Giver Syndrome and its impact on mental health, stress, and burnout. We talk about the importance of sleep, connection, and joy in completing the stress r ... Show More
48m 25s
Feb 17
From Nagging to Independence: Chores That Work - Katie Kimball
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, I talk with Katie Kimball about how chores can quietly build children’s competence, confidence, and independence. Katie shares practical strategies for engaging kids of all ages, creating chore systems that actually work, and introduci ... Show More
50m 30s
Mar 2025
402: "Raising Good Humans" Parenting Mindfully While Caring for Yourself
What does it mean to practice mindfulness, and how does it apply to parenting? This episode will answer those questions, along with how our kids can trigger us and why putting our needs first actually helps our kids. Join us to learn more!
Hunter Clarke-Fields, the “Mindful Mama ... Show More
47m 57s
Jun 2022
Episode 125 | Katie on Child Life Wild Life
This week's episode is a throwback from Katie's June 2021 interview with Child Life Wild Life host, Jessica Lewin, who was also recently a guest on Child Life On Call. In this episode, you will learn about how Katie's experiences as a child life specialist and a new mother influe ... Show More
33m 56s
Aug 2025
From Toddler to Teen: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Emotional Strength with Lighthouse Parenting
How to raise kids who are confident, resilient, and emotionally strong without controlling their every move? Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist, and author of Lighthouse Parenting, joins me to share how parents can be a stable guiding presence while st ... Show More
51m 34s
Feb 2025
Parent Yourself First: Break Generational Cycles for Better Parenting
Unresolved childhood wounds can influence your reactions and relationships with your children. By breaking generational cycles and cultivating self-awareness, parents can create more empathetic, connected and supportive environments for their families.
This week, I welcome back ... Show More
44m 20s
Nov 2021
Gratitude Journaling for Kids: How to Start
Meet the author, Priscilla Morgan. She gives us exactly what we need to know to start a gratitude journal with kids, without making it a chore. She teaches us how to find the emotional connection with gratitude to make it meaningful, as well as the power of what gratitude can do ... Show More
13m 54s
Sep 2025
Amanda Hirsch: Mom's Who Podcast
<p>In this week’s episode, Tay and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hirsch, the host of Not Skinny But Not Fat! They start off chatting about The Summer I Turned Pretty, their thoughts on this season, and the bullying that’s been happening to the cast. Amanda shares the story behind t ... Show More
1h 6m
Hunter meets her childhood hero, actress, director, and documentarian, Soleil Moon Frye…aka Punky Brewster! 🌈 Like any parent, Soleil wants to help protect and prepare her teen daughter as she gets ready for life beyond high school. They talk about teen mental health and the importance of being open and honest with your teens.
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