In this episode of the 'Doing What Matters' podcast, Teresa and Erica welcome Susan Parker Jones, a licensed counselor and author, to discuss her new book 'The Wholehearted Child'. Susan shares her insights on holistic parenting, the importance of nurturing both children and parents, and the transformative power of understanding the Enneagram through the lens of a child. Listeners will learn about the 'Wholehearted Model' that integrates trust, resilience, uniqueness, and empathy, offering practical advice for raising kind, confident, and connected kids. The conversation highlights the significance of doing inner work as adults to better care for and connect with children in meaningful ways.

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00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast

00:50 Introducing Susan Parker Jones

03:46 The Wholehearted Child: A Deep Dive

08:01 Understanding the Three Centers of Intelligence

16:00 Practical Applications and Real-Life Stories

23:00 True Parenting: Trust, Resilience, Uniqueness, and Empathy

29:23 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.

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Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

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