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Authentic Parenting
Welcome to Authentic Parenting-a top rated podcast on personal development in the context of parenting where our collective mission is to break the toxic cycle of generational trauma through connecting to our authentic self, practicing radical self-care and living wholeheartedly.
As we raise our children, we grow ourselves.
For the past 6 years I have interviewed some the world's best leading experts, thought-leaders and best-selling authors in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, trauma, mindfulness and wellness. Learn from their wisdom by following the podcast!
Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.
-Pam Leo
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In episode 234 of the podcast we discuss their RESIST Approach– a flexible framework that encourages parents to welcome their kids’ resistance as they resist conventional discipline practices that perpetuate control and undermine connection. We discuss how working to RESPECT, EMPATHIZE, SYNCH UP, INNOVATE, SUMMARIZE AND TRUST as often as possible with our kids can […]
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Marriage. Is it an antiquated institution? Have you lost yourself in motherhood? Connection with your authentic self or connection with your partner? Needs. How do you communicate your needs openly and directly to your partner? It could be vulnerable. It takes courage to show up authentically and vulnerably in our intimate relationship. Do you suppress […]
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In today’s episode we are talking about loneliness. Is there a relationship between trauma and chronic loneliness? How can we lower our risk of becoming chronically lonely? How does technology figure into the loneliness epidemic? How does mental illness contribute to loneliness and vice versa? About my guest J.W. Freiberg studies chronic loneliness through the […]
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Narcissist. An overused, misunderstood word. We throw this word around so casually. What’s narcissism? What are common types of narcissists? How to spot one? How to manage your relationship with a narcissistic parent or partner? What’s it like to live with one? Do you ever wonder that you may be a narcissist? About my guest […]
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There is still a stigma around divorce. You may be viewed as a failure. You may view yourself as a failure. And divorce can be traumatic. Depending who initiated the process, it can come as a shock to the other party. It’s always emotional. And both men and women feel a sense of loss. While […]
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Are you living your life authentically? The way you thought you always wanted? Do you think you should be happier than you are considering all that you have? Have you achieved your personal and professional goals but still feel racked with insecurities, anxiety and depression…and can’t figure out why? If you’ve ever asked those questions […]
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About my guest Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers—The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline—each of which has been translated into dozens of languages, as well as The Yes Brain and two upcoming titles, The Power of Showing Up and Bottom Line for Baby. She […]
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About my guest Dr. Barry K. Weinhold is Professor Emeritus from UCCS where he founded the Counseling & Human Services Program in 1971 and retired after 30 years. He currently co-directs the Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution & Creative Leadership and the Colorado Professional Development Center, and serves as Core Faculty at the Intercultural Open University Foundation’s doctoral program in […]
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About my guest Judith Orloff, MD is the New York Times best-selling author of The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People. Her new book Thriving as an Empath offers daily self-care tools for sensitive people along with its companion The Empath’s Empowerment Journal. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath, and is on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty. She synthesizes the […]
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About my guest Jonice Webb, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, speaker, blogger, and best-selling author of two books. Recognized worldwide as the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), she created the first and only online Childhood Emotional Neglect Recovery program. Jonice has been interviewed about CEN on CBS Boston Evening News, NECN Morning News, and […]
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By Laura Froyen, PhD and Anna Seewald, MEd Do you feel disconnected with your partner? Are you not getting much needed emotional support from your partner? Would you like to re-connect and feel renewed energy in your relationship? After transitioning into parenthood we get caught up in the everyday grind of life. We start going […]
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Do you know how to set boundaries? Do you know WHAT your own boundaries are? Do you often say ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’? We learn boundaries as we are growing up, and then as adults we each have to develop what works for us as an evolving individual. What are your values? Do your […]
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About my guest Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is […]
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About my guest Kelly Pietrangeli is the creator of myprojectme.com and author of the book ‘Project Me for Busy Mothers’. #ProjectMe is a movement to awaken those who are going through the motions of life under the guise of extreme busyness. Kelly helps us step out of autopilot by doing a Project Me Life Wheel® check-in once […]
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Are you looking for ways to have more confidence on your parenting journey? Weather it’s navigating your own path strongly, or not allowing others the power to put you down, this episode is for YOU. Dr. Vanessa shares her views on independence, and extrinsic motivation versus INTRINSIC motivation. Does your child achieve for YOU to […]
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Do you have a hard time saying to “NO” to people? Do you often sacrifice your own needs to accommodate other people? Do you have a hard time setting firm boundaries? Are you unhappy but unable to leave? Does your marriage or relationship take up your thoughts and energy? Are you the one that is […]
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“Trauma is a part of life, not apart from life.” At some point in life we will ALL experience some sort of trauma. We CAN start again, and move through trauma. Discover bigger meaning and purpose. In healing your own trauma and gaining perspective you can bring compassion and empathy to others better. Let go of […]
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Originally from Brazil, Kelly, a mother of 3 young children is finding it hard raising her family in the United States without the support of an extended family. In addition to not having that support from her family near by, her husband also works long hours as he owns his business. The heavy lifting of […]
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Did you ever wanted to know who is Anna’s most favorite guest? What are her top 3 most impactful episodes and why? What’s “the most authentic moment of the podcast” as Anna calls it? What guest/s caught her off guard? She tells the tail of 3 guests. How about an interview that went off the […]
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About My Guest William Meyer has taught history, economics, and humanities in urban and suburban high schools, where he has also led meditation in a variety of forms. He is passionate about working with other educators to incorporate meditation into the classroom. He holds an MA in education from Harvard and is finishing his PhD […]
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About my guest Neil Pasricha is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome series, which has been published in ten countries, spent over five years on bestseller lists, and sold over a million copies. Pasricha is a Harvard MBA, one of the most popular TED speakers of all time, and after ten years heading Leadership […]
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About my guest Julie is a certified life coach, certified mentor coach, intuitive consultant and podcast host and creator. Julie assists leaders, artists, parents and visionaries use their voice to create positive change, gain clarity and lead with meaning and purpose. Julie in Conversation, Julie’s podcast is a live weekly podcast dedicated to amplifying diverse […]
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Can you have friendships with an opposite sex outside of your marriage? Why do women need other women? The vital role of friendships and why we need to hang out more socially? And is there a secret ingredient for successful gatherings? Will connecting with others bring more connection with ourselves? Why do marriages fail? Become […]
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It’s back to school time or perhaps your child is starting day care or preschool for the very first time. It is going to be a new experience for both of you. It is also going to be an emotional experience. When it comes to separation, it is important to know that separation is a […]
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Motherhood as a spiritual experience is at the heart of Anne Cushman’s beautifully written memoir. She tells a poignant story of the rawness and beauty of life. Her daughter’s tragic still-birth, the joyful birth of her son, the “home retreat” of early motherhood, the challenges of parenthood, the falling of her marriage, the diagnosis and gifts […]
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Acceptance is one of the basic emotional needs. How do you show acceptance to your child? Why is parental acceptance such a significant influence on the child? What is a childhood memory you have of really being heard and seen? What is a way that you connect with your child deeply? Those special moments often happen in […]
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Attachment is the notion that interactions with primary caregivers in early childhood create internal working models in our brains that later impact how we view ourselves, view others, and view relationships in adulthood. Attachment causes us to communicate and react to the communication of others in certain ways. Understanding attachment can help individuals better understand […]
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Why Our Awesome Listeners Love The Show
“I love your enthusiasm. I love that you clearly state that raising children goes along with personal growth. I really like that you give clear advice. I even like the possibility of talking to you and asking questions. It helps me a lot. I love the variety of topics and guests. It makes the whole podcast so authentic. ”-Katja
“What I love about the podcast is all the pieces of wisdom that I write. I feel like Authentic Moments is like a mini class. It expands my mind and gives me to think about things. They make for interesting discussions with my kids too (14y and 17y). I share things that I learn with them. ”
-Tina, Mom of 4 children
“I like the guests you have on the podcast. There is always a golden nugget that I can take away. I like the way you present practical tools to the parents and you just make authentic parenting attainable. So many parents want to parent in a more gentle way, without all the punishments and you have great ideas that you talk about. ”
-Isabelle, Mom of 6 children
“I love the show because it was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time and I didn’t even know it! It’s life changing. It’s revolutionary. I feel understood. Anna is so relatable. Every episode resonates with me somehow. Your authenticity comes through. All parents need this info and support that you provide. It’s so helpful. For me, it as a life saver! "
-Angela, Mom of 2 girls
Pandemic Support Calls
Ever since the pandemic, March 2020 I started a free Support Circle for the Authentic Parenting community and we are still going strong. Here is what people had to say about the value of the support calls.
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