Do you feel like parenting certain kids seems harder than others? I have a few spicy children and parenting them has been one of the biggest challenges of my life (and also SO rewarding). Join Mary Van Geffen and I as we chat all about spicy ones, both in how to parent them, and how to parent as one.  In this episode you’ll hear:  Parenting spicy ones can differ from typical parenting struggles, and we talk all about tips to help you parent them in a way that fosters their sparkle. What we can learn from spicy ones (and other difficult relationships). How to NOT get on the same page ..read more

Did you feel entirely unprepared for new-mom-hood with your first child? Or maybe you’re currently prepping for that experience and looking for support? Dr. Erin Appleton, MD IBCLC FABM, joins me on the podcast today to discuss the BIG things: breastfeeding (and infant feeding in general), postpartum anxiety and depression, and the trauma that mothers deal with when delivery and postpartum are so vastly different than “the plan”.  Dr. Appleton discovered her passion for breastfeeding after enrolling in specialized courses in breastfeeding support while completing her Bachelor of Science i ..read more

We are wrapping up our 8-month international Worldschooling journey. We have been travelling since the end of September with our 4 kiddos, making it around the world and back again. I thought I would share some practical tips on travelling with kids, and what I’ve learned- but what came out of this episode was much deeper than that- how I have fundamentally changed as a human- and the life lessons that have come to me. In this episode you’ll hear:  How flexibility is the key to travelling effectively, and how inflexible I found out I really was Dropping control and ego and living into in ..read more

A childhood full of fun, confidence, peace, safety, rest and SO much play, is not only healthy for our children now- but can have an amazing impact on them in adulthood. Tune into this episode where we tackle the intersection of inner child healing, parenting in a way that feels good to our souls and protecting our children’s childhood.  Inner child healing is the work we need to do to parent in the way that we want to- and the benefits for us are huge- the ripples last for generations. It is also THE thing that changed my children’s behaviour for the better- more than anything else. Join ..read more

Join my conversation today with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. She is an Author, Speaker and Thinking Partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in the fields of human sexuality and relationships. She has over two decades of experience working with thousands of couples across the globe. Widely respected by her peers for her research, powerful keynote speeches, educational platforms and award-winning publications, her ground-breaking work has garnered global attention, with media outlets such as NPR, BBC, ABC, CNN and USA Today. In this interview you’ll hear:  S ..read more

Whether you struggle with teens, big emotions, managing screen-time, curbing your yelling or reactions, sibling rivalry, supporting neurodiversity, or anything else that comes in parenting- YOU are your own parenting expert. This meditation process will be integral in that process. If you find it supportive, make sure to join the last live round of Parent School.  This week you’ll hear:  how big emotions can keep us stuck from showing up in the way we want to (in parenting and in life)  the picture we paint of who we want to be, and what we want our home and parenting life to l ..read more

If you’re looking for support in helping you show up as the parent you’ve always dreamed of- this episode is for you. Originally aired on the True You Series Summit with Kasia Bradford, I am bringing you this interview where I get asked all the parenting questions you probably have wondered yourself. Tune into this unique conversation, and join the last round of Parent School live HERE. In this interview:  you’ll hear my past story in a nutshell and what drove me to become a coach in the first place what re-parenting is and how why we can be blocked from productive and compassionate pare ..read more

Imagine walking down a path, maybe it’s called “The Parenting Journey Path”… and you’re following the road signs. As you walk, you see a sign that tells you exactly where to go, so you follow it. As you continue further down this path, there are more and more signs… all pointing in different directions, eventually you get confused, stuck, and pause, unsure of which sign to follow.  We live in a world of opinions. Ideas. Information. Noise really… so much noise. Noise that blocks out the Truth. The Truth is that you are an amazing parent, with innate Wisdom for your unique children and fam ..read more

Do you want to hear a real-life magic story? Today’s show is all about magic (intuition) and how it’s changed my life in the most surprising, best, and sometimes hardest ways. It’s a good one. Changes are coming- and I’m here for it… scared, nervous, pukey… but here for all of it. Thank you for being here On Today’s Show:  How intuition has guided the most important decisions in my life for the past several years. How life has gotten harder, better, and more easeful, all at the same time. How Intuition is the key. You don’t need more knowledge, more answers, more options or advice… you b ..read more

Do you feel like your kids, or the kids you teach or have influence over- struggle with entitlement? Do they believe they should just HAVE everything- and lack the gratitude or appreciation for it?  One of you lovely audience mamas reached out to me with this exact question- and I have the answer for her, and for you. Whether it’s entitlement, lying, disrespect, lack of responsibility or any other behaviour you’d like to see change- the answer is here. All in one episode. Come listen.  In this episode:  What entitlement is and how we can develop gratitude instead Learning is de ..read more