In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Dr. Kara Natterson explore the complexities and awkwardness surrounding puberty discussions. They emphasize the importance of open communication between parents and children, addressing the emotional and physical changes that occur during puberty. Dr. Natterson shares insights on how to approach these conversations, ... Show More
Jun 17
Your Feelings Aren’t the Problem, Avoiding Them Is w/Alivia Hall
In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Alivia Hall explore the significance of understanding and processing emotions in the body. They discuss the importance of sitting with feelings, the challenges of emotional awareness, and the necessity of self-compassion. The dialogue als ... Show More
30m 58s
Jun 10
I'm Done Carrying Shame as a Woman w/ Karley Weinberg
In this conversation, Nina and Karley explore the complexities of gender roles, ambition, and the unique shame that women often experience. They discuss how societal expectations shape women's self-perception and the pressure they feel from both themselves and other women. The co ... Show More
39m 35s
Oct 2024
2342: 7 Things All Highly Sensitive Children Need to Hear by Melissa Noel Renzi with Highly Sensitive Refuge on Parenting
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 2342:Melissa Noel Renzi shares valuable insights on nurturing highly sensitive children (HSCs) in a way that embraces their ... Show More
12m 39s
Nov 2024
Is Your Child’s Whinnying Driving You Crazy?
EP:117 Hey there! 👋 In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know so many of us can relate to: why certain noises—like our kids’ whining—feel SO triggering.
I share my personal experience with my colicky, high-needs son, Charlie, and unpack the science behind why those infant ... Show More
23m 38s
Apr 2023
You are yelling at your child because you are dysregulated...here is how to change this
Today, I want you to change your guilt around yelling to compassion for yourself for being dysregulated. Sometimes, we power through our days, weeks, months, and years without addressing our needs. Our brain and nervous system have needs too. If we don't address them, we can ... Show More
17m 41s
Feb 2025
Part 2: Nurturing the Sensitive Child the Classroom, Episode #118
In the second part of this series, we interview Dr. Michael Pluess, a leading researcher on Highly Sensitive Children. Dr. Pluess talks about the latest research on how educators can identify Highly Sensitive Children in the classroom, tips for the classroom, wellness and high se ... Show More
33m 39s
Jul 2024
Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child with Michael Pleuss, Episode #89
Dr. Pleuss is a leading researcher on High Sensitivity in Children. In this fascinating interview, he breaks down his work to explain what a highly sensitive child is, the role of genetics, how caregiving influences a child's sensitivity, and how environment plays a highly signif ... Show More
34m 30s
Mar 2025
How to have emotionally intelligent arguments with your partner
Send us a textEver caught yourself rattling off an endless list of reminders to your partner before they take the kids somewhere? "Don't forget snacks, water bottles, jackets..." Sound familiar? In this illuminating episode, I share a personal revelation that transformed my under ... Show More
30m 56s