#90 | How Conscious Parenting Transformed One Mom’s Approach to LGBTQ Allyship and Healing
More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Teens · Heather Hester | Advocate for Parents of LGBTQ Teens
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Show Notes
Today's conversation focuses on the importance of self-care and emotional awareness in parenting. Heather Hester and her guest, Maureen Spielman, explore how parents can take a step back during challenging moments to prioritize their own needs, which ultimately enhances their ability to support their children. They discuss the significance of understanding and validating one’s emotions, encouraging listeners to lean into discomfort rather than shy away from it. Maureen shares her journey from being a speech-language pathologist to a conscious life coach, emphasizing the transformative power of conscious parenting. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that taking care of oneself is not just beneficial but essential for fostering deeper connections with our children and navigating the complexities of parenthood.
About Our Guest:
Maureen Spielman is a Conscious Life Coach trained by Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s Conscious Parenting Institute and Suzi Lula’s Soul Care Certification + Mastery programs. Maureen is passionate about supporting individuals and families on the journey of finding their true, authentic selves and purpose. She guides and supports people in: looking at how their pasts inform their present, understanding their emotional landscape, and learning to apply self compassion to the hurting parts, amongst other methods. Through experiential processes and learning to be in the present moment, as much as possible, her clients experience transformation within and it positively impacts their outer relationships. Maureen is also the founder of the Mystical Sisterhood podcast, a community built on joy and healing.
Website: https://www.maureenspielman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/792606735186886
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenspielman/
Mystical Sisterhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mystical-sisterhood/id1665695685
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Takeaways:
- Reading positive reviews and testimonials can help reconnect with your purpose and motivation.
- Self-care is essential, especially when navigating crises with children or family members.
- Understanding and processing emotions can lead to transformative self-awareness and healthier relationships.
- Conscious parenting starts with self-compassion and recognizing our own emotional needs first.
- Creating a safe and open space for children fosters authentic connections and mutual respect.
- It’s important not to dwell on past parenting mistakes, but to focus on present growth.
More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
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