Are Unmet Needs from Your Childhood Holding You Back? Reclaim Your Inner Child Have you ever wondered if an unseen part of you, perhaps from your past, influences your present-day joy and well-being? The concept of the inner child is a vital part of psychological healing, representing a younger version of yourself that experienced childhood […]
Want to Truly Connect With Your Teen? Start With Yourself
Do you ever feel like your teen is drifting—lost in screens, giving you one-word answers, or keeping you at arm’s length? Here’s something that might surprise you: Real connection with your child begins with deep connection to yourself. When you slow down and reconnect with your own emotions, needs, and values, you show up differently. […]
Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids
Are you a parent constantly learning and growing alongside your children? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and potential, and are confronted with feelings of doubt, anxiety, or impostor syndrome? You might be experiencing what author and executive coach Laura Gassner Otting calls “Wonderhell“. It’s that emotional space we enter when we achieve […]
Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs
We all want our children to be happy and successful, but are we inadvertently hindering their growth by overstepping our boundaries as parents? This week’s episode of the Authentic Parenting podcast, featuring author and podcaster Amy Wilson, delves into the delicate balance between providing support and fostering independence in our children. The episode tackles a […]
Healing Insecure Attachment with Dr. Judy Ho
Episode 422 of the Authentic Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Judy Ho, a triple board-certified neuropsychologist, on healing insecure attachment styles. Dr. Ho’s work, highlighted in her book “The New Rules of Attachment”, emphasizes that understanding your attachment style is key to thriving in your relationships, career, and personal life. Do You Struggle […]