Yesterday
When Your Child Has a Meltdown in Public: A Nervous System Approach to Parenting
Hi friends, If you've ever experienced the dreaded public meltdown in the grocery store, at a restaurant, or in the middle of a crowded event, this episode is for you. As parents, it's easy to feel embarrassed, frustrated, or even judged when our child has a tantrum in public. Bu ... Show More
20m 57s
Jun 12
How Movement Helped Me Heal Through Grief, Trauma & Motherhood
EP:196 In this week's episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I'm sharing something that has become one of the most powerful tools in my healing journey: movement. For me, yoga and exercise have never been just about fitness. They've become a way to reconnect with myself, regulate my ne ... Show More
15m 58s
Jun 5
Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming the Real You
EP:195 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m getting really honest with you about something most of us were never taught growing up: boundaries. I share the story of how I went from being the “yes girl” who bent over backwards for everyone—my partner, my kids, my family, m ... Show More
35m 45s
Dec 2024
2431: How To Get Your Kids to Talk to You AND Help Your Child Develop Good Homework Habits by Julie Morgenstern
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 2431: Julie Morgenstern's insights offer practical strategies to foster meaningful communication with children and guide th ... Show More
11m 8s
Nov 2024
Embracing Imperfection Navigating Parenting and Family Dynamics with Amanda Erickson
Join me as I chat with Amanda Erickson about the intricate themes of perfectionism, parenting, and the dynamics of family life. Together, they tackle the challenges of significant life changes and the journey of overcoming perfectionism, emphasizing the importance of building str ... Show More
41m 21s
Apr 2024
How to ditch your people-pleasing-parenting
Instead of reacting with fight, flight, or freeze, some parents respond with fawning, a pattern of people-pleasing and appeasement in the face of conflict. As a fawning parent, you might prioritize maintaining harmony and avoid confrontation, even if it means sacrificing your own ... Show More
11m 31s
Dec 2024
2430: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Part Two by Shana Olmstead on Parenting Advice
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 2430: Shana Olmstead highlights how raising emotionally healthy children begins with doing our own inner work as parents. B ... Show More
9m 15s
EP:103 In this week’s Thrive Like a Parent podcast, I share my personal journey with setting boundaries and the importance of prioritizing your needs.I describe a time when I had zero boundaries, leading to anxiety, insecurity, and relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms.But through self-reflection, I’ve learned to establish healthy boundaries and strategies ... Show More
<p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Have you ever asked yourself?</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I give my children room to make decisions and mistakes, or do I try to control outcomes too tightly?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often am I sitting do ... Show More
