Compassionate Heart Mindful Life Parenting
By: Michelle Puster
Language: en-us
Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting, Health, Fitness, Mental, Society
Gentle parenting, specifically Hand in Hand Parenting, is awesome and sometimes REALLY hard. As a parent myself my Hand In Hand parenting and peaceful parenting are a constant work in progress.I'm a Mom of 3 and an Emotionally Focused Family Therapist Supervisor. In this podcast I share what I've learned while using Hand In Hand Parenting with my own children as well as what I've learned as a therapist to help other parents know they are not alone in their struggles. I help parents tune into their own inner challenges which may make gentle parenting, Hand in Hand Parenting, and peac...
Episodes
Repairing After A Rupture with Your Kiddo
Jan 08, 2026Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I f...
Duration: 00:21:35How to Find Play, Connection, and Regulation in Your Parenting
Jan 01, 2026Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I f...
Duration: 00:18:55How Do I Get My Kids to Bed Peacefully?
Dec 18, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I f...
Duration: 00:20:42Self-Compassion: A Secret Ingredient to Calmer Parenting
Dec 11, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I f...
Duration: 00:24:204 Steps to Escaping the Parenting Shame Spiral
Dec 04, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I f...
Duration: 00:24:57When Your Inner Voice Calms, Your Parenting Changes
Nov 25, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Respond vs React: Why Pausing As a Parent Feels Impossible
Nov 20, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Triggers: What They Are and How to Catch Them
Nov 13, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Why Parenting Feels So Stressful (and What to Do About It)
Nov 06, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Your Body on Stress- Why Yelling Happens Before You Realize It
Oct 30, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
The Negative Cycle With Our Kids (And How to Step Out of It)
Oct 23, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Why Kids Whine (and What You Can Do About It)
Oct 16, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Play Your Way Through Needle Fears
Oct 09, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
How to Stop Arguing Over Homework (and Even Laugh Together)
Oct 02, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
A Science-Backed Way to Stop Yelling (That You Can Use Today)
Sep 25, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
"I help parents who value strong relationships with their children and responding calmly but at times find it VERY hard or impossible - due to what's happening internally."
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist and using Hand in Hand and Peaceful parenting strategies myself, I am committed to parenting calmly and setting loving limits without yelling.
Living it myself and working with parents I know exactly hard difficult that can r...
Duration: 00:23:10Parenting With Depression
Sep 18, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playful...
Why Am I So Irritable
Sep 11, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Join Yelling to Connecting - Registration NOW Open (Closes Sept 11th) https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids we...
Why Did I Yell
Sep 05, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Want to learn with Michelle:
Join Yelling to Connecting - Registration NOW Open (Closes Sept 11th) https://compassionateheartmindfullife.innovorise.com/yelling-to-connection
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids wer...
Back to School: More Play Less Stress
Aug 28, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playfully, but also I found myself in an awfu...
Back to School: Smoothing Out Our Mornings with More Play
Aug 21, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playfully, but also I found myself in an awfu...
Back to School: Reverse Engineering Our Mornings
Aug 14, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playfully, but also I found myself in an awfu...
Back to School: Less Stress More Intention
Aug 07, 2025Join Michelle, fellow parent, Mom of 3, and recovering yeller, in uncovering what we, as parents, need to parent peacefully, where we get stuck & why.
Learning about attachment in my work as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, reading Dr. Laura Markham’s, Dr. Daniel Siegel’s books, and finding Hand in Hand parenting all solidified my commitment to parent peacefully.
There was just one problem. It felt impossible at times. When my kids were small, I was easily overwhelmed. Not only did I find it difficult to parent peacefully or playfully, but also I found myself in an awfu...
When Our Kids Don't Want to Go to Summer Camp
Jul 31, 2025Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the Guided Pause & Regroup a.k.a. RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause for when you are about to lose or hav...
Duration: 00:11:08Summer Blues: Responding Calmly to Sibling Fighting
Jul 24, 2025Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life w...
Duration: 00:12:17Summer Break Blues: Coping w/ The Pressure to Entertain Our Kiddo(s)
Jul 17, 2025Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life w...
Duration: 00:17:44Summer Break: Maintaining Your Cool while Keeps Our Kids' Brains Busy
Jul 10, 2025Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life w...
Duration: 00:16:18Summer Break Blues: Stepping Out of Screen Time Battles
Jul 03, 2025Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life w...
Duration: 00:20:34Summer Break Blues: Maintain Your Sanity Through Changes to Routines & Schedules
Jun 26, 2025Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life w...
Duration: 00:16:30Traveling w/ Kids: How to Avoid Losing It & Stay In Your Calm
Jun 09, 2025In this episode, we delve into traveling with kids and how to stay calm.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pau...
Duration: 00:16:09When Stress Becomes All Consuming In Parenting
May 20, 2025Stress is inescapable and it can have a BIG impact on our parenting. We can however learn to resource ourselves to manage to impact of stress on ourselves and our interactions with our children.
In this episode I share my 4 pillars of resourcing myself especially as stress ticks up.
1. Mindfulness and meditation
2. Connection
3. Moving our body
4. Self-compassion
I go into how we can use each pillar to resource ourselves through stressful times.
This is the last week to sign up for the beta of Yelling to...
Duration: 00:34:02Letting Go of Our Too High Parenting Expectations
Apr 07, 2025In today's episode, we delve into those high parenting expectations and how to let them go.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio ...
Duration: 00:26:52Shifting from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion
Mar 24, 2025In today's episode, we delve into shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion, and what the looks like.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio <...
Duration: 00:21:33Parenting: My Favorite Tool, Play
Feb 25, 2025In today's episode, we delve into what it can feel like to have guilt when we don't want to play with our children.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Bre...
Duration: 00:21:20How to Be Less Stressed and More Playful
Feb 11, 2025In today's episode, we delve into how we can become more playful and less stressed.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio p...
Duration: 00:22:22What Gets In the Way of Being a Playful Parent?
Feb 03, 2025In today's episode, we delve into what gets in the way of being a playful parent.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio <...
Duration: 00:15:54Why Don’t I Play More with My Kids?
Jan 29, 2025In today's episode, we delve into why you may not be playing with your kids.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio p...
Duration: 00:24:30Playful Parenting: Navigating Sibling Fights
Jan 14, 2025In this episode, we delve into navigating sibling fights.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause for when you...
Duration: 00:06:19Parenting Challenges: When We Love Our Kids BUT Struggle to Like Them
Jan 07, 2025In this episode we delve into parenting challenges, specifically struggling with liking our kids.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pau...
Duration: 00:04:01Surviving Holiday Meltdowns: Why They Happen and How to Respond
Jan 06, 2025In this episode we delve into holiday meltdowns, why they are happening, and how we can respond.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided aud...
Duration: 00:18:27Surviving the Holiday Upheaval and Long Days with Everyone Home Together
Dec 30, 2024In today's episode we delve into how to survive when everyone is home together for the holidays.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided aud...
Duration: 00:22:16A Surprising Tool to Respond Rather Than React in the Toughest Parenting Moments
Dec 03, 2024In today's episode, we delve into what it means to respond rather than react.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pau...
Duration: 00:14:16Postpartum Anxiety: How Yoga Helped Me Release My Anxiety
Nov 26, 2024In this episode, we delve into how yoga can be an easy way to release your anxiety.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audi...
Duration: 00:08:23Parenting Through Depression: Why We Isolate Ourselves and How to Break Free
Nov 18, 2024In this episode, we delve into how to break free from depression as parents.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pau...
Duration: 00:10:52Parenting with Anxiety: Screen Time Stress, How to Acknowledge Your Worries and Find Balance
Nov 11, 2024In this episode, we explore the complexities of screen time and its impact on parents and children. We explore how anxiety can heighten concerns about the effects of too much screen time and why it’s important to acknowledge and validate those worries.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win yo...
Duration: 00:10:06Parenting Stress: How to Name Our Stress and Tools to Tame It
Nov 04, 2024In this episode, we delve into how to name our stress and what tools are helpful to tame it.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a fre...
Duration: 00:06:27Finding Balance in Parenting Overwhelm: Work vs. Home
Oct 28, 2024In this episode, we delve into parents' real challenges in balancing professional responsibilities with family commitments.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio <...
Duration: 00:08:43Overcoming Parenting Stress
Oct 22, 2024In today's episode, we dive into how we can overcome stress from parenting.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause...
Duration: 00:08:35Navigating Our Thoughts: Balancing Reality and Magical Thinking
Oct 14, 2024Join us on "Navigating Our Thoughts" as we delve into the delicate interplay between reality and magical thinking.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guid...
Duration: 00:06:17Finding Calm and Patience During Parent Burnout
Oct 07, 2024This episode discusses how to find calmness and patience when burned out.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause...
Duration: 00:09:34How to Be Mindful of Your Thoughts When Exhausted
Sep 30, 2024In this enlightening episode, we dive into the challenges of maintaining mindfulness during exhausting moments.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio p...
Duration: 00:06:46What to Do When We CANNOT Find Compassion for Our Kids
Sep 23, 2024In todays episode, we explore the challenges of parenting when compassion feels out of reach.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pa...
Duration: 00:07:33How to Cope When Negative Thoughts Hijack Your Mood
Sep 16, 2024In this episode, we dive deep into coping when negative thoughts take over and derail your mood.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE...
Duration: 00:06:49Finding Balance with Spending
Sep 09, 2024This episode we are discussing the balance with spending.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause for when you...
Duration: 00:09:22Self-Compassion for Our Hurt Parts
Sep 02, 2024In this episode, we discuss showing self-compassion for our hurt parts.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to find your inner calm and a little more sanity in your parenting.
You’ll get a story from my heart and a quick win you can use the same day.
A free gift for you: the RAGE Break, a free guided audio pause for...
Duration: 00:07:59Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?
Aug 26, 2024In this episode we are discussing if you are highly sensitive.
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Duration: 00:06:53Am I Experiencing a Deeper Hurt?
Aug 19, 2024In this episode we are discussing a deeper hurt.
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Duration: 00:07:54Obsessive Mind
Jul 29, 2024In this episode, we are discussing the obsessive mind.
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Duration: 00:08:10When Stress Hijacks Us: Navigating with Mindful Meditation
Jul 22, 2024In this episode, we discuss Mindful Meditation and how it can help us when stress comes along.
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Duration: 00:06:48Second Arrow
Jul 15, 2024In this episode, we discuss our judgment about a feeling, known as the Second Arrow.
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Duration: 00:06:16Managing Stress Amidst the Riptide of Emotions
Jul 08, 2024In this episode, we discuss managing stress amidst the Riptide of Emotions.
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Duration: 00:06:20Perfectionism is Sly, Crafty, & Cunning
Jul 01, 2024In this episode, we will be discussing Perfectionism.
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Duration: 00:08:44Social Support for Depression
Jun 24, 2024In this episode, we are talking about social support for depression.
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Duration: 00:09:25STRUGGLING TO BE PRESENT
Jun 17, 2024Struggling to be present is what is discussed in this episode.
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Duration: 00:06:04OVERCOMING PARENTING TRIGGERS WHEN FEELING STUCK
Jun 10, 2024This episode is about overcoming parenting triggers when feeling stuck.
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Duration: 00:05:49I’M IN THE NEGATIVE THOUGHT SPIRAL
Jun 03, 2024This episode is about being in a negative thought spiral.
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Duration: 00:03:59Navigating Sibling Fighting WITHOUT Losing Your Cool
May 27, 2024This episode is about playful parenting and navigating sibling fights.
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Duration: 00:06:19FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR
May 20, 2024This episode is about flipping the script on your child's behavior.
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Duration: 00:05:15PARENTING CHALLENGES
May 13, 2024This episode is about parenting challenges, loving our kids BUT struggling to like them.
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Duration: 00:04:01EMBRACING GUILT
May 06, 2024This episode is about embracing guilt. Guilt and remorse are helpful emotions that support us in changing behaviors that no longer serve us.
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Duration: 00:04:29SHAME AND ANGER
Apr 29, 2024This episode is about finding self-compassion in the shame-spiral.
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Duration: 00:05:05EXPERIENCING ANXIETY
Apr 22, 2024This audio essay discusses how you can use mindfulness to observe your own anxiety.
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Duration: 00:06:08PARENTING INSECURITIES
Apr 15, 2024Feeling like we are not doing enough and the stories we tell ourselves.
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Duration: 00:02:14HOLDING ON TO EXPECTATIONS
Apr 08, 2024Navigating the complexity of tunnel vision and rigid expectations.
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Duration: 00:05:57ASKING FOR HELP AS A PARENT
Apr 01, 2024It's hard to ask for help, but you do not have to suffer in silence.
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Duration: 00:04:50PARENTING THROUGH BURNOUT
Mar 25, 2024Finding support and resources to help stop burnout.
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Duration: 00:04:32MINDFULNESS: NAVIGATING LIFE’S CHALLENGES
Mar 18, 2024How stress can cause us to work harder, not smarter.
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Duration: 00:04:20STUCK IN RIGIDITY
Mar 11, 2024Remaining "stuck" in reactive patterns and tools to help.
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Duration: 00:02:07IMPERMANENCE
Mar 04, 2024Why do meditation teachers talk about impermanence?
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Duration: 00:05:33TOXIC POSITIVITY
Feb 26, 2024Navigating the normality of bad days and bad moods.
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Duration: 00:05:16LOST IN MONKEY MIND
Feb 19, 2024Applying compassionate mindfulness in everyday planning.
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Duration: 00:03:54MAKING FRIENDS WITH OUR EMOTIONS
Feb 12, 2024It’s normal to not like difficult emotions or being stuck in states, such as anxiety and depression. At the same time, these experiences are a part of us and can become some of our greatest strengths.
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Duration: 00:03:02WHAT TO DO WITH THESE BIG EMOTIONS?
Feb 05, 2024“What am I supposed to do with all of this anger? My body feels like it might explode. No amount of breathing is going to call me down.”
These emotions are what my kids call BIG EMOTIONS.
Listen for tips on Regulating Big Emotions.
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Duration: 00:03:36WHAT’S STOPPING ME FROM MEDITATING EVERYDAY
Jan 29, 2024I tend to rigidly grasp onto things with a death grip. Meditating is no exception.
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Duration: 00:04:06LET’S TALK ABOUT SHAME
Jan 22, 2024This audio essay discusses parenting from a place of shame and discovering the road to self-compassion.
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Duration: 00:03:51MEDITATION: A SOLUTION TO BEING TRIGGERED BY OUR KIDDOS
Jan 15, 2024Listen to this audio essay to hear about Michelle's personal journey with meditation and how meditation might be a helpful parenting tip for you, too.
"I had experimented with meditation on and off for several years, I knew the research was solid, and that meditation had awesome benefits if I could just get myself to sit down and do it.
Then one day it happened. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was exhausted from emotional pain and wanted relief, so I got serious about meditating. After about 30 days of...