Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach t ... Show More
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
Mar 2022
Mindfulness is a Radical Act of Sanity | Jon Kabat-Zinn
This week’s conversation is with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where in 1995, he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and in 1979, its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based St ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2021
Loving Kindness Meditation for Children
In this bonus episode for parents, caregivers, and educators, Chanel shares her favourite mindfulness meditation practice called Mettā Meditation, or Loving Kindness Meditation. This is a practice that comes from Buddhism and its intention is to cultivate an attitude of benevolen ... Show More
10m 21s
Feb 2024
Tiny Minds, Big Conversations: Navigating Mental Health Talks with Younger Kids
We discuss the importance of starting mental and emotional health conversations with children from a young age, highlighting the benefits for their emotional development and future stability and happiness. In today’s episode, Rebecca Rolland, a Harvard lecturer and author, emphas ... Show More
26m 40s
Oct 2019
Meditation, Therapy, and "Murderous Rage", Dr. Susan Pollak
Dr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Describing herself as an anxious and neurotic kid, she noticed how meditation offered her some relief. Pollak has remained fascinated with meditation ever since. She earned degrees in ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2024
Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Buddhist strategies for taming that nagging voice in your head. Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington D ... Show More
1h 4m
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
Mar 2024
Feeling Cared For, with Rick Hanson
At the very core of our being lies an indestructible, untouched goodness. No matter the suffering we’ve experienced in life, we’re never irrevocably damaged. We are worthy of the care we long for. The question is, do we believe it?In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rick Hanson, me ... Show More
27m 50s