We live in a culture that praises the strong mom. The one who keeps going. Who holds everything together. Who doesn’t fall apart. But what if that version of strength is costing us something? In a recent episode of Authentic Parenting, I spoke with Rebecca Thompson, family physician and author of Held Together: A Shared […]
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Love, Loss, Impermanence and The Path of Motherhood
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 […]
How Your Childhood Experiences Shape You
Some early childhood experiences shape adult life, but which ones and how? Our earliest experiences may stick with us for years and continue to influence us well into adulthood, our mental and emotional well-being, relationships and even physical health. Today’s guest is Karen Lock Kolp who talks about how being sexually assaulted at age 7 […]
The Mindful Mother’s Way: From Burnout to Self-Care
Mommy burnout is something we can ALL relate to, weather people are saying it or not, no one has got it all figured out! Social media lets us “see behind the curtain” into others lives and parenting, which can be so helpful for support…. and it can also make you feel less than, like you’re […]
Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety and Set Boundaries
This is an On Air Coaching call with Lauren a mother of two girls ages 3 years old and 7 months. Lauren is one of the listeners of the Authentic Parenting podcast and member of the Authentic Parenting Community. I help her generate some new ideas and tips with her current challenges. She is in […]
Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process
Sheryl Ziegler, author of “Mommy Burnout” and mother of three noticed a pattern of chronic stress and burnout when working with clients who are moms in her psychology practice. Later she went through burnout when raising her second child. These experiences led her to do extensive research on motherhood, happiness, loneliness, and even parenting from […]