Authentic Parenting A Year in Review: Pausing, Reflecting and Looking Ahead
Dec 19, 2025
In this reflective conversation, Christy Lauricella, a licensed clinical social worker and parent, joins to discuss the past year's highs and lows. They explore themes of grief, sharing personal losses and the impact of mortality on their lives. Christy highlights her newfound school for her son and the restorative yoga retreat she attended. They ponder the importance of intentions, sharing words they've chosen for the upcoming year, and celebrate creative pursuits like yoga and learning. It's a heartfelt reminder to embrace self-compassion and connection.
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Pause With Intention
- Anna frames the episode as an invitation to pause, reflect, and close the year with intention and self-compassion.
- The goal is noticing and learning, not judging or “doing the year right.”
Year Marked By Loss And Mortality
- Christy describes 2025 as a heavy year shaped by global events and personal losses of contemporaries.
- She reflects on how losing peers made mortality and life's fragility more present.
Saying Goodbye Felt Like A Gift
- Christy shares one friend died unexpectedly in their sleep while another, Sarah, chose hospice after cancer.
- She valued having time to say goodbye to Sarah as a meaningful gift.