Jun 11

268: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Author Mara Glatzel

Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselv ... Show More

59m 44s

Apr 30

267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT

Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious pare ... Show More

55 m

Apr 16

EP 266: Answers for Moms with ADHD With Neuropsychologist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein

So many moms find themselves struggling with executive functioning and the mental load. It’s common for diagnoses of ADHD to come after having a baby. But there’s another component at play besides the unrealistic pressure–hormones. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by ... Show More

57m 9s

Jun 5

339- Navigating Toddlerhood with Confidence with Dr. Cathryn Tobin

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Cathryn to chat about some of my favorite humans. We got to dive into toddlers. Dr. Cathryn has over 35 years of experience as a pediatrician and mother of four, and the founder of Healthiest Baby wi ... Show More

1h 25m

Apr 2024

Help Kids Process Trauma & Difficulties - Nicole Porter [461]

When your child goes through a difficult time, how can art help them through that experience? What if it’s something truly scary or even traumatic? Hunter talks to Nicole Porter, creator of the Emerald Sketch about how to help kids through traumatic & difficult events and how to ... Show More

50m 1s

May 2024

Baby-Led Potty Training: Elimination Communication with @godiaperfree Andrea Olson

#432: Can you potty-train your baby? Is a life without diapers doable? Elimination Communication (EC) is a gentle, non-coercive way to respond to your baby’s natural hygiene needs…and nobody knows EC ike Andrea Olson from @godiaperfree. In this episode Andrea’s teaching us how ba ... Show More

38m 12s

Sep 2024

2686: Can’t Switch Gears - Helping Kids Transition by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Patience & Communication

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 2686:Adina Soclof, author of Parenting Simply, provides insights into helping children transition smoothly between activitie ... Show More

10m 13s

Jun 2022

Calming an Upset Baby at Mealtimes with Aliza Pressman, PhD

#234: Why is my baby so upset during mealtimes? How can I make feeding less stressful? An upset baby often results in a stressed-out parent, especially during mealtimes. Inadvertently our emotions can also trigger an upset baby but it is necessary for parents to co-regulate with ... Show More

38m 5s

Nov 2024

Kids Healthy Eating (and Vibes) - Jill Castle [Kid's Health Series 3]

We want our kids to be healthy and eat well, but how do we do that? What if your child is larger or smaller than other kids? Hunter talks to Jill Castle about the healthy middle path of both creating acceptance and a “good vibe” at mealtimes, while holding boundaries and providin ... Show More

54m 47s

Jul 2024

Help Your Baby Learn to Sit Independently with Emma Hubbard, Pediatric OT

#450: Your baby being able to sit relatively on their own is an important sign of readiness to eat. Pediatric occupational therapist Emma Hubbard explains how to help your baby get prepared to sit along with exercises and tips for reducing choking risk when you start solid foods. ... Show More

40m 7s

Dec 2024

Rude or Just Learning? Big-Hearted Fixes for Toddler Challenges

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions: Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse ... Show More

15m 19s

Oct 2024

Polyvagal Parenting Strategies - Yshai Boussi [509]

Find out what is Polyvagal theory and how it can help you and your child go from shut down and dysregulated to calm, connected, and joyful. Yshai Boussi talks to Hunter about the 3 nervous system states as well as how to balance mental health with things like chores! ABOUT HUNTER ... Show More

58m 18s

Mar 2024

Relisten: How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [458]

You have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of ... Show More

1h 1m

259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior wi...