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Jun 24, 2024 • 46min

How To Teach Kids About Body Safety And Consent: Tricky People, Secrets, And Safety Plans

Jess, an educator with over a decade of experience, dives deep into body safety and consent for kids. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children to recognize their 'uh oh feeling' and differentiate between trusted and 'tricky' individuals. Jess shares practical strategies for parents to empower children, promoting healthy boundaries and body autonomy from an early age. These crucial conversations can be approached playfully, instilling confidence rather than fear in children as they navigate complex relationships.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 16min

Struggling With Mental Health After A Baby, And Finding Your Joy Again With Emily And Satya

Emily Baldoni and Satya Twena, co-founders of We Are Amma, delve into the raw realities of motherhood. They share personal stories about the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum life, addressing feelings of isolation and anxiety. The duo highlights the vital importance of creating a supportive community and the importance of self-care amid chaos. They also discuss the transformative journey of parenthood and the need to break free from societal expectations. Humor and vulnerability shine through as they explore both the struggles and joys of raising children.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 45min

Spanking, Timeouts, And Taking Things Away: When Is Punishment Ok?

Join child discipline expert Jess, who sheds light on effective parenting strategies. They dive into the impact of traditional punishments like spanking and timeouts, revealing how these methods may undermine the parent-child bond. Jess emphasizes understanding children's emotional needs and offers insights into fostering healthy relationships through respectful consequences. Personal anecdotes add humor and relatability, making this a valuable discussion for any parent navigating the complexities of discipline.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 18min

Sex After Baby, Unlearning Shame, And Finding Your Sexual Self With Shan Boodram

Shan Boodram, a world-renowned sexologist and professional sex educator, shares her transformative journey in sex education. She unpacks the societal shame surrounding intimacy and emphasizes the need for open dialogues about sexuality, particularly empowering parents to discuss these topics with their children. Shan tackles the balance between motherhood and sexuality, offering insights on reigniting intimacy postpartum. Listeners are encouraged to challenge internalized stigma and reshape narratives around intimacy for future generations.
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May 27, 2024 • 48min

Do We Overcomplicate Parenting? The Problem With #ParentingExperts

Jess, a high school student turned online parenting educator, shares her insights on navigating the complex world of parenting advice. Scott joins her to discuss the troubling prevalence of misinformation and the need for credible guidance. They stress that building a strong attachment with children can be achieved through simple everyday acts of love. The duo also emphasizes that parenting isn't as complicated as it seems on social media, advocating for a critical approach to online parenting resources.
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May 20, 2024 • 1h 7min

What No One Talks About: Baby Sleep, Self-Worth, And Periods With Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene, known for her role in the Twilight movies, shares her personal journey to motherhood. She candidly discusses the challenges of postpartum life and the pressure to ensure her baby sleeps through the night. The conversation delves into the significance of reparenting and emotional regulation. Ashley emphasizes the importance of self-compassion for both parents and children, tackling topics like women’s health and menstrual education. She advocates for celebrating effort over perfection and fostering open dialogues about periods with the next generation.
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May 13, 2024 • 32min

Forcing Kids To Do Hard Things: Raising Resilient Kids Who Can Tolerate Frustration

Exploring the balance of pushing kids to do hard things, the fine line between encouraging potential and pushing past limits. Discussing resilience, self-doubt, and nurturing persistence in children. Navigating complexities in parenting, emphasizing self-awareness and guiding with belief in capabilities.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 17min

Feeling Misunderstood As A Sensitive Child: How Christina Perri Found Her Voice

Singer-songwriter Christina Perri opens up about her journey from a sensitive child to a superstar. She talks about finding solace in songwriting, navigating fame, experiencing pregnancy loss, and advocating for prenatal testing. The episode explores themes of sensitivity, creativity, grief, and vulnerability, emphasizing the power of connection and shared experiences.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 42min

Is It Healthy Eating, Or Is It Trauma? Unpacking Scott's Relationship With Food

Guest Scott shares his journey to a healthy relationship with food despite lacking positive role models. Topics of discussion include childhood trauma's impact on food habits, body image challenges post-pregnancy, gender disparities in societal body standards, and raising intuitive eaters. The episode delves into intuitive eating, overcoming food rules, and creating a positive body image for children.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 9min

Snickers For Breakfast: How To Let Go Of Perfectionism And Be Less Triggered

Former educator and mom Tryphena discusses the challenges of raising her neurodivergent son. They explore healing the inner voice, reparenting, and childhood wounds. Also, the journey of cultural identity and supporting biracial children. Focus on vulnerability in friendships and authenticity. Insightful episode on parenting and self-discovery.

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