In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Cara Tyrrell explore the challenges of working parenthood, including:
Using mindfulness and emotional awareness to stay grounded
Parenting as leadership and shaping your child's identity
Simple strategies for connecting with your child and managing screen time
Reframing parental guilt and build ... Show More
Yesterday
[Parenting Challenging Kids Series] How To Solve Behavior Problems - Dr. Ross Greene
Why do kids show challenging behavior—and what actually helps? In this episode, Dr. Ross Greene shares a powerful mindset shift: behavior isn’t about motivation, it’s about skills and unmet expectations. When we view behavior as communication, we can move from reacting to problem ... Show More
47m 48s
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 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
Apr 2025
The Follow-Up: 5 Science-Backed Parenting Principles
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman (@raisinggoodhumanspodcast), developmental psychologist, author, and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, to break down her science-backed framework for parenting: the 5 R’s — Reflection, Regulation, Rules, Repair, and Relat ... Show More
14m 45s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send a textLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Petix, i ... Show More
39m 12s
Jan 2025
Helping a Child Who is Scared to Try New Things with Dr. Dawn Huebner, Episode #116
<p>First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. In this podcast Tammy interviews Dr. Dawn Huebner, a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. Dawn will walk you though te ... Show More
33m 28s
Jun 2025
Case Study: Dealing with an "Authoritative Personality" in a Nine-Year-Old
Do you ever find yourself in those familiar power struggles with your child? Maybe it’s the daily screen time battle, that feeling of being rushed, or just their amazing, strong will challenging you at every turn. If you're nodding along, please know you're not alone, and there a ... Show More
20m 32s