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Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's; feeling Seen, Safe, Soothed and Secure. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence. Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment. Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions. Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments. The importance of emotional work for parents. Understanding your child's emotional style and respecting boundaries. Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting. Discussing emotional labor in parenting and supporting each other. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents. The Brazilian "birth party" The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month") The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors Swedish parental leave policies Parenting in Mozambique Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare French universal childcare Giving children real responsibilities and chores Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt And so much more Despite exploring parenting practices worldwide, the author and her husband ultimately chose to raise their family in the US to be near their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of "going where the love is" and building community within their chosen location. Get her book: Please Yell at My Kids : What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability. Earlier puberty trends The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation How to manage their own emotions What is the "window of tolerance"? How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) Listen to her first epsiode: Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Here are the four episodes published in February: Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood 7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife

Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals. Common misconceptions and fears surrounding perimenopause and menopause The wide range of symptoms, extending far beyond just hot flashes, with Tamson sharing that there can be 34 plus symptoms. Crucial information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options. The vital role of lifestyle changes. And so much more. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, or distracted—unable to be fully present? Maybe you're caught in worry, struggling to rest, or feeling anxious about the state of the world? Do you crave more ease, control peace and balance in your day-to-day life? New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

How good are you at the skill of validation? What is validation, and what isn't? What are its benefits, and how do you actually validate someone? What do people often misunderstand about this crucial, life-changing skill—and so much more? Should we validate positive or negative feelings? How do we determine what to validate? How can we calibrate our reactions to match someone's distress? Simply put, validation shows that you are present, you understand, and you care. Remember, you don't have to get it right all the time. You can always do a "do-over," and perfection isn't necessary. Get her book: Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Hello and welcome to a special new feature here on the podcast—the monthly recap! We're trying something a little different, and we hope you'll find it useful. We know that not everyone has time to listen to every episode, and honestly, I wouldn't expect you to. Sometimes, just the title isn't enough to know if an episode is right for you. That's where this recap comes in! If you're a regular listener and want to join me for a future recap, I'd love to have you! Just reach out and let me know—I'm always looking for new voices to join the conversation. JANUARY EPISODES Best Parenting Advice from 2024! Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs with Amy Wilson Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Laura Gassner Otting Unlocking the Good Life: The Power of Psychological Richness with Lorraine Besser, PhD

In the aftermath of stress, adversity and trauma people often fall into survival mode and become disconnected from their true authentic self. Dr. Thema Bryant, a president elect of the American Psychological Assosication on how we become disconnected from our self and how to reconnect to it. In this episode we will unpack some of the internal and external signs of disconnection and offer you some tools to empower you to journey home to yourself. We also talk about reparenting. A term I dislike, a concept I endorse. Reparenting yourself means recognizing what you lost or what you didn't get as a child and beginning to give those things to yourself now. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 65: finding Authenticity, Meaning and Fulfillment 82: Are You Stuck in The Past? 84: Are You Living an Authentic Life? 90: Childhood Trauma: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self 140: In Search of The True Self 163: How to Make Peace with Your Past and heal Your Life 164: Becoming Your True Authentic Self Unapologetically 165: Breaking Free from Old Stories SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a patron on Patreon.com Make a one-time donation in any amount to say "Thank you!" Rate or write a review GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: [email protected]

We all encounter problems and stressors over the course of the day. Some are more easily managed then others. But no matter where an experience lands on the continuum from mild to traumatic, understanding how the nervous system works is the path to finding the way back to regulation. Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma explains how we can learn about our nervous system so that we can befriend it. SOME KEY POINTS What is neurocpetion The three main pathways: ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal Co-regulation Our nervous systems talk to one another, as they are social structures YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY Ep. 121: Resilient: how to Grow Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength and Happiness with Rick Hanson Ep. 147: What Does Self-Care Really Mean with Anna Seewald Ep. 152: How Trauma Gets Stuck IN Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon Ep. 187: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids Ep. 245: 5 Simple Practices for Daily Happiness

What happens inside of us as a result of trauma changes us. "When trauma hits, it affects all aspects of our life: our brain biology, emotions, memory, physical health, But above all-it alters our sense of self. It creates a permanent divide in our personal history-forever dividing it into 2 segments of Before and After. Paul Conti, MD author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic on how trauma works and how we can heal from it. 3 types of trauma The role of shame in trauma The role of the limbic system First steps towards healing The importance of creating a coherent narrative OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Dick Schwatz 290: Alarmed Aloneness with Sarah Peyton 246: Healing Relational Trauma with Dr. NIma 241: How to Cultivate Self-Love with Nathalie Ellies 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with james Gordon, MD BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choose a level of support on Patreon.com by becoming a patron. 2. One time donations are also deeply appreciated. Give from the heart now.

SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join 21 exisiting memebers who contribute $121 towards our monthly goal of $500. Make a one-time donation in any amount to say "Thank you!" Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: [email protected] STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté on trauma and healing in a toxic culture. He is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Ep. 289: Developing Mind-Body Tools for Resilience with Rebekkah LaDayne Ep.292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dick Schwartz, PhD Ep. 260: Parenting with Presence with Dr. Dan Siegel Ep. 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with James Gordon, MD Ep. 326: Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana Ep. 306: The Invisible Epidemic of Trauma with Paul Conti, MD Ep.332: The Science of Stuck and Trauma Healing with Britt Frank Ep. 314: The 6 Critical Needs of Children with Anna Seewald Ep. 313: Reconnecting to Your Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant

Judith Smith on the complex, often painful experience of raising daughters who challenge, resist, or reject expectations. In Difficult: Mothering Challenging Daughters, she offers a compassionate look at the emotional toll and societal pressure mothers face. This episode explores how to find peace, set boundaries, and parent without guilt. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

We all want to live the Good Life, but what does that really mean? Is a good life simply a happy one? Do we need to keep pursuing happiness, or should we shift our focus to finding meaning and fulfillment instead? Lorraine Besser, PhD author of The Art of the Interesting on how to cultivate a good life. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Lauren Gassner dives into the concept of "Wonder Hell"—that emotional space between success and uncertainty—and explores how it affects us as parents. She unpacks the importance of reframing fear and anxiety as growth opportunities, embracing failure, and modeling a growth mindset for children. Gain practical tools for handling impostor syndrome, fostering risk tolerance in kids, and building true confidence rooted in competence. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Are you a people pleaser? Do you often put your own needs aside to make others happy? Do you find yourself in the role of the helper, feeling underappreciated or taken advantage of? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Join us as we explore the complexities of people pleasing and how to reclaim your voice, meet your needs, and stop that tendency once and for all. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

What you're about to hear is a 16-minute conversation generated by AI between a female and a male, discussing six specific episodes of my podcast. Here are the episodes that were included in the AI conversation: Why Self-Compassion is Essential for Every Parent's Mental Health with Kristin Neff, PhD 3 Ways to Prevent Parental Burnout with Kate Gawlik Are You a Controlling Parent? Here's What You Need to Know! How to Make Parenting Less Intense with Laura Froyen, PhD Parenting through Connection Instead of Coercion with Pam Leo The Harms of Gentle Parenting with Laura Froyen I'd love to hear your thoughts! Did you enjoy this episode? I value your feedback, and I'm eager to know what you think. Feel free to share your thoughts in the Authentic Parenting FB group and let me know if you found this AI experiment interesting! LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

This is the final epsiode of the year where we share the highlights from 2024, challenges we faced, how we overcame them and what goals we have for 2025. Also, best books, podcasts, movies and shows of 2024. Happy Holidays!

I'm joined by one of my wonderful listeners, Jen Sign, who has joined me on several episodes, most notably the ones on uncovering your core values and AI. In this episode, we share our top 5 favorite episodes from 2024, and at the end, I reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the year. It was so fun hearing about Jen's favorites, and it turns out we had one in common! If you haven't had the chance to listen to all the episodes from 2024 (which I totally understand), this episode will be especially helpful. We dive into why we each loved certain episodes more than others, and I hope it will give you some great recommendations to add to your listening list. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

In this episode, we explore the different types of stress we face during the holiday season, including the stress we consciously choose versus the default stress we often fall into. We'll share practical tips for making the holidays less stressful, from simplifying gift-giving to lowering expectations and creating space for what truly matters. We also dive into the importance of questioning old customs and traditions, and how to create new ones that fit where we are in life—especially when our kids are at different ages or we're navigating a new season. One of the key takeaways is the power of setting an intention for the season—whether it's choosing a word to guide us or simply deciding how we want to feel. We'll also discuss the emotional side of the holidays, including post-holiday blues and how we can help our kids process feelings of loss or disappointment. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kristin Neff on the importance of self-compassion for parents, why self-kindness is not enough and how to become better at practicing self-compassion. How self-compassion is not self-pity, how it can give you strength to navigate the challenges of parenting and life and avoid burnout. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE {Best of} The Art and Science of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD How To Cultivate Self-Compassion How to Practice Self-Compassion with Marissa Knox, Ph.D The Benefits of Compassion for Yourself and Others with James Kirby LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Yoga teacher, family constellations facilitator, and author of an upcoming book on healing the inner child, Nina Mongendre and a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York Samir Chopra on isolation, not feeling alone, the spirtual meaning of home, opening our hearts, living with loss and much more. Nina and Samir are returning guests, here are their previous epsiodes: Ep: 403: How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre Ep: 363: Who We Are and How We Heal with Nina Mongendre Ep: 401: A Philosophical Understanding of Anxiety with Samir Chopra, PhD Get Samir's book: Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

World-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson on navigating difficult family dynamics and conversations, managing conflict, and dealing with emotional triggers. He discusses how to shift the focus from having the 'perfect' holiday to managing expectations, embracing all emotions, staying present with feelings of loss and grief, and challenging old family narratives. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Support for Authentic Parenting comes from listeners like you. Since 2015, this podcast has been fully listener-supported, and we rely on your donations to continue bringing you valuable content. You can make a one-time or monthly donation at authenticparenting.com/support, or join us on Patreon at patreon.com/authenticparenting Returning guest, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, and family nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Kate Gawlik on 3 ways to prevent parental burnout. We talked about adjusting our expectations, lowering demands, simplifying, the importance of free play, the downside of over scheduled lives, and more. May 2022 Report on Working Parental Burnout May 2024 Report on Working Parental Burnout CNN's article, "Parents Are Not OK Right Now. Here's What They Can Do LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Parental Burnout: Causes, Signs and How to Cope With It with Kate Gawlik The Consequences of Parental Burnout with Moïra Mikolajczak, PhD Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process with Sheryl Ziegler Living Well with Stress with Elissa Epel, PhD Mind-Body Tools to Develop Stress Resilience

Licensed clinical psychologist and author Emily Edlynn on how to practice autonomy-supportive parenting. What it is, what tools it involves, and how it looks and sounds in everyday life. Also, what autonmy is and how different it is from independence and importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as fundamental human needs for raising confident, resilient, and happy kids. Get her book: Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children by Emily Edlynn LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of rape and sexual assault. But there are no graphic descriptions. Jimanekia Eborn on what healing from trauma entails and why we shouldn't put healing on a pedestal. The importance of awareness, the power of silent retreats and building an active and intentional support system. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY Unraveling The Mysteries of Healing with Lissa Rankin, MD Overcoming Trauma: Releasing Shame and Healing the Body with Peter Levine, PhD Trauma and Healing in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté The Science of Stuck and Trauma Healing with Britt Frank Truth, Trauma and Transformation with Dr. Frank Anderson

LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Do you struggle with asking for what you really need? Do you feel underappreciated? Do you feel like you need external validation and approval for your own goodness? Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Learn to ditch the ineffective strategies that many of us are trained in a domination system to use like blaming, demanding, complaining, and really learn a new language to get your universal needs met. Learn to listen to a feeling underneath a message. Transfrom your most mportant relationships. This is the edited recotding of our live event that took place on October 5 in Princeton, NJ. The topic was "The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection," featuring special guest Yvette Erasmus. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY When Your Needs Are Not Met with Dr. Yvette Erasmus How to Ask for What YOu Need in a Relationship with Dr. Yvette Erasmus (LIVE Podcast April 27) Finding Healing, Peace and Joy with Seth Gillihan, PhD (LIVE Podcast March 26, 2023) The Complicated Parent Adult-Child Relationship with Daniel Maté LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Mind-body practioners Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin on regulating your nervous system, healing your body and freeing your mind. Become aware of your dysregulated responses in your mind and body, interupt these unhelpful patterns and redsign and rewire them to transfrom your health and life. Get their book: The Secret Language of The Body OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana How Trauma Gets " Stuck" in Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon How to Regulate Your Nervous System with Jenn Mann LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Dr. Nicole Cain on the difference between anxiety and panic attacks and what to do to end anxiety forever. Learn the 9 types of anxiety and see which type you are. Build your own panic pack with holistic tools and use it when you need it. Get her book: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora, MD A Philosophical Understanding of Anxiety with Samir Chopra, PhD Heal Your Anxiety for Good Why Anxiety Is Good For You Even Though It Feels Bad Unwinding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

Dr. Judy Ho walks us through the 4 main attachments styles, discusses the 2 main goals of attachment healing and gives us concrete tools (she shared so many great tools) to heal our attachment wounds. Powerfully practical. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Join us for LIVE Podcast The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey with featured guest Yvette Erasmus. Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

We're hosting another live event this year—our second one! If you missed the first event in April, you have another chance to join us. The LIVE Podcast returns on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey. I'm excited to announce that our featured guest will be Yvette Erasmus, who has been a guest on the show twice before. The event is titled "The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection." Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] If you want to revisit Yvette Erasmus's previous appearances on the show, check out these episodes: EP. 262: When Your Needs Are Not Met EP. 308: How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship I'm thrilled to invite you to an intimate evening where you'll get to meet me and my special guest, Yvette Erasmus, in person. This is your chance to connect with fellow fans and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable experience. We'll have delicious food, great music, exciting raffles, engaging activities, and fantastic prizes. Plus, there's free parking and plenty of laughter and good times! Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to get your ticket, and I'll see you on October 5, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM. I can't wait to share this enriching event with you, make lasting memories, and nourish our souls together. See you in October! LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Why your values matter and how can you uncover them. Through thoughtful questions and exercises we help you discover your own core values. Grab a pen and notebook. Discovering what your core values are can increase your confidence and strengthen your decision-making skills because you've identified whether a decision aligns with your values or not. Knowing your values can guide your actions and give you inner peace. Download the PDF with all the excersies, list of values (over 200) and questions from this epsiode to help you uncover your values. Your personal values are a central part of who you are – and who you want to be. Discovering your values takes some time and self-reflection. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Bruce Tift, the author of Already Free, delves into our discomfort with being present with our embodied sensations and explores ways to improve this aspect of our lives. He addresses struggles with anxiety, relationship issues, and more. His insights into closeness and intimacy were particularly engaging. Tift pointed out that many of our issues predate our relationships, suggesting that our partners are neither the cause of our problems nor their solution. He articulated this point with notable clarity. Additionally, Tift presented the idea of cultivating confidence rather than merely seeking a sense of safety, which he found to be highly intriguing. Can you see separateness as life-giving? LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

We're hosting another live event this year—our second one! If you missed the first event in April, you have another chance to join us. The LIVE Podcast returns on October 5, 2024, in Princeton, New Jersey. I'm excited to announce that our featured guest will be Yvette Erasmus, who has been a guest on the show twice before. The event is titled "The Art of Communication in Relationships: Navigating Needs, Feelings, and Deeper Connection." Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to secure your ticket. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] If you want to revisit Yvette Erasmus's previous appearances on the show, check out these episodes: EP. 262: When Your Needs Are Not Met EP. 308: How to Ask for What You Need in a Relationship I'm thrilled to invite you to an intimate evening where you'll get to meet me and my special guest, Yvette Erasmus, in person. This is your chance to connect with fellow fans and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable experience. We'll have delicious food, great music, exciting raffles, engaging activities, and fantastic prizes. Plus, there's free parking and plenty of laughter and good times! Head over to authenticparenting.com/livepodcast to get your ticket, and I'll see you on October 5, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM. I can't wait to share this enriching event with you, make lasting memories, and nourish our souls together. See you in October!

Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate US/UK on the harms of social media and what could be done. As an authority on social and psychological malignancies on social media, such as identity-based hate, extremism, disinformation, and conspiracy theories he discusses the lawlessness of tech companies and how we can protect our children. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness argues that a sharp uptick in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and suicide among young people is directly tied to the wide distribution of smartphones. Is there a mental health crisis in youth today? Is it worse than pre-pandemic? And are the smartphones to be blamed? Returning guest, author and journalist Judith Warner on her review of The Anxious Generation in the Washington Post and the state of youth mental health. Ep. 276. Making Sense of Middle School with Judith Warner The Kids Aren't All Right. Are Phones Really to Blame? article by Judith Warner LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

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Clinical counselor and educator Dr. Deborah MacNamara on how food has become divorced from attachment, how we make it so stressful, how food creates relationship issues and vice versa and why family meals are not the full answer. Also, how to handle picky eating, and treating feeding our children like we treat a bedtime routine. Her new book is Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love). LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

Dr. Judith Rabinor on why we hold onto grudges, the impact on our well-being and relationships, and practical strategies for letting go and finding peace. We also explore why some people struggle more than others with letting go, examine the role of trauma and the transformative power of updating our life story to move past feeling stuck. And the significance of developing inner safety and resources in overcoming trauma, and the profound role of gratitude, among other insights. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram. OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY LIKE The Complicated Mother-Daughter Relationship with Judith Rabinor, PhD The Power of Storytelling with Kristy Lauricella and Judith Rabinor, PhD How to turn Self-Care into a Way of Life with Judith Rabinor, PhD The Power of Deep Listening wiht Judith Rabinor, PhD How Mother Loss Shapes Who We Become with Hope Edelman and Judith Rabinor, PhD

Author of Connection Parenting (the book is about 20 years old!) Pam Leo on why connection matters, how build and rebuild connection with our children on a daily basis, and what it looks like in reality. Also, we talk about respecting children. the importance of play, literacy, and so much more. Pam shares a truly powerful exercise from her book to help you with your parenting goals and values. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

Renowned developer of powerful healing modality Somatic Experiencing (SE) Peter Levine on how trauma lodges itself to the body, wreaks havoc on the nervous system and what it takes to heal. Also, he shares his personal experience with rape when he was 12 years old, a trauma he carried most of his life and how using his own method he overcame it. He talks about how dreams, synchronicities and 4 powerful women influenced him in developing his method and so much more. Hiw new book is called An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.

Has gentle parenting gone too far? Is it too soft, too gentle? What are the harms of gentle parenting and what can we do to remedy the situation? Laura Froyen, a returning guest, co-host and friend joins on the discussion of different styles of modern parenting, including peaceful, conscious, authentic and respectful. We also talk about some of the cons of gentle parenting; lack of discipline and boundaries, overfocus on emotions and emotional exhaustion for parents. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. Visit authenticparenting.com Follow Anna on Instagram.