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 17
From Nagging to Independence: Chores That Work - Katie Kimball
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, I talk with Katie Kimball about how chores can quietly build children’s competence, confidence, and independence. Katie shares practical strategies for engaging kids of all ages, creating chore systems that actually work, and introduci ... Show More
50m 30s
Mar 2025
402: "Raising Good Humans" Parenting Mindfully While Caring for Yourself
What does it mean to practice mindfulness, and how does it apply to parenting? This episode will answer those questions, along with how our kids can trigger us and why putting our needs first actually helps our kids. Join us to learn more!
Hunter Clarke-Fields, the “Mindful Mama ... Show More
47m 57s
Sep 2024
301- Feed Swap: Mindful Parenting Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields
You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's a special episode because we're doing something a little bit different. I teamed up with my pal, Hunter Clarke-Fields, and we're doing a little podcast swap. So you get to hear an episode from her podcast, Mindful Parenting P ... Show More
1h 11m
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
Aug 2025
From Toddler to Teen: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Emotional Strength with Lighthouse Parenting
How to raise kids who are confident, resilient, and emotionally strong without controlling their every move? Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist, and author of Lighthouse Parenting, joins me to share how parents can be a stable guiding presence while st ... Show More
51m 34s
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
Apr 2025
The 3 Parenting Skills That Shape Future Communicators
If you're a parent, there’s nothing more important than teaching your kids how to communicate — how to handle a "no," how to disagree without disrespect, and how to show kindness even when it’s hard. That’s what this episode is all about. I’m sharing a few key lessons from my own ... Show More
20m 4s
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 problems to proactively solving them with our kids. This conversation will help you bri ... Show More
