.
Episode 58: The Importance of Postpartum Support in Motherhood with Kirsty Fernandes
In this episode I invited fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Kirsty Fernandes on the podcast to share her passion for postpartum support during motherhood. Over the course of the episode we share our own postpartum experiences. Kirsty shares her own journey into what led her to working with mothers, and that the postpartum period extends for our entire lives once we have children.
We also discuss:
the differences in Western Culture and Traditional Cultures in supporting the Mother
How to go into the postpartum period feelings empowered
The positive impact of intergenerationals communitieis and support
How the medicalisation of birth is detrimental to the Mother and Baby
How it's never too late to recover from the immediate postpartum period
Setting boundaries with healthcare providers and loved ones
Plus so much more
Where to Find Kirsty:
Website: Honouring Mama
Instagram: @kirstyfernandeshonouringmama
Facebook: Kirsty Fernandes - Honouring Mama
Resources Mentioned:
Nurtured Postpartum Workshops with Kirsty
Aware Parenting books by Dr Aletha Solter
The Willingness Practice by Marion Rose PhD
ABOUT KIRSTY:
Kirsty is wife to Duane and Mama to a beautiful 6 year old daughter and gorgeous 4 year old son, Aware Parenting Coach, postpartum care provider, and passionate advocate for Mama and families getting the support they need and deserve throughout their fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting journey.
Episode 52: Introducing - Kinship Connection with Steph & Nic
We are so incredibly excited to FINALLY share with you something we have been working on together for the past year.
Introducing: Kinship Connection
In this episode we share and discuss:
How Kinship Connection started and what it involves
Meaningful friendships
Listening partnerships for children
How to nurture empathy and compassion
Going beyond school labels
Preventing depression and anxiety through emotional and social wellbeing (the core of Kinship Connection)
Our monthly Kinship Cubby
Plus so much more
Kinship Connection is for families with children aged 6-12 years old.
We are here to support parents and children with unconditional acceptance, compassion, understanding and joy.
We only have space for 30 families in Kinship Connection, so if you would like to join please click here to join today.
FIND STEPH AT:
Website: Spirited Hearts
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
FIND NIC AT:
Website: Peaceful Parenting
Facebook: Peaceful Parenting
Instagram: @peacefulparenting
51. Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series - Part One
In the Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series, we are so excited to share with you our journeys, fears, apprehensions and knowledge. This series will comprise of several parts and will be released over the coming months.
In part one we took a deep dive into how each of us came to the decision to homeschool our children, including Nic's desire to homeschool, yet still having her daughter at school.
We also discuss:
- some of the fears we have with homeschooling - i.e. how will I teach my child to read?
- how schooling affected Steph's eldest child, and why her younger child has more freedom in himself
- why meaningful learning elevates instrinsic motivation
- school trauma and bullying
- how to support your child if you cannot homeschool, including helpful questions you can ask your child at the end of every school day
- the importance of mixed-age schooling and socialisation
- plus so much more
In the Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series, we are so excited to share with you our journeys, fears, apprehensions and knowledge. This series will comprise of several parts and will be released over the coming months.
In part one we took a deep dive into how each of us came to the decision to homeschool our children, including Nic's desire to homeschool, yet still having her daughter at school.
We also discuss:
- some of the fears we have with homeschooling - i.e. how will I teach my child to read?
- how schooling affected Steph's eldest child, and why her younger child has more freedom in himself
- why meaningful learning elevates instrinsic motivation
- school trauma and bullying
- how to support your child if you cannot homeschool, including helpful questions you can ask your child at the end of every school day
- the importance of mixed-age schooling and socialisation
- plus so much more
Resources Mentioned:
Ep 27 The Power & Freedom of Expressing Our Authentic Self with Nic Wilson
Ep 33 Supporting & Advocating for Our Children at School with Nic Wilson
Ep 35 The Freedom to Learn & Play with Peter Gray
Blog Post - My 10 year old's Traumatic Memory of When he was One Day Old
How Children Learn by John Holt
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
If you would like us to respond to any of your reflections, queries or questions during an episode in this homeschooling series, please feel free to contact Steph or Nic on Instagram @spirited_hearts or @peacefulparenting and Steph's website spiritedhearts.net
50. Raising a Connected Family
Welcome to Episode 50! In this week's episode, I felt called to speak about raising a connected family, something I am very intentional with in my own family.
I reflect back on my own childhood, and all the areas where connection was present, including how my grandparents and parents shaped my core value of 'family.'
I also share with you all the ways that I bring connection to my own family:
- Presence time
- Family Collaborations
- The importance of honest, open communication
- How to repair the connect with our child/ren after a rupture
- Accountability and reflections
- Re-parenting ourselves
- Listening partnerships
- Plus so much more
Welcome to Episode 50! In this week's episode, I felt called to speak about raising a connected family, something I am very intentional with in my own family.
I reflect back on my own childhood, and all the areas where connection was present, including how my grandparents and parents shaped my core value of 'family.'
I also share with you all the ways that I bring connection to my own family:
- Presence time
- Family Collaborations
- The importance of honest, open communication
- How to repair the connect with our child/ren after a rupture
- Accountability and reflections
- Re-parenting ourselves
- Listening partnerships
- Plus so much more
Where to Find Me:
Website: Spirited Hearts
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
Resources:
The Spirited Hearts Play Files
1:1 Sessions
About Me:
Stephanie Heartfield is the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts® which is a multi-service community supporting children, families and educators. She is a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Childhood Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven (registered Family Day Care) alongside her husband, Lukas to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to be their beautiful, unique selves.
Steph will be soon be launching the very first live round for her Certification Program for the Spirited Hearts Approach to Early Childhood & Learning. This is for teachers, educators, parents and anyone wanting to create their own trauma-informed natural learning haven from home and in their community.
Steph provides 1:1 support for parents all over the world, providing a space filled with unconditional acceptance, compassion, empathy and deep listening. Assisting parents with their own childhood traumas, as well as offering healing solutions for many parenting challenges from tantrums and crying to sleep and separation anxiety.
Steph has two children of her own who are homeschooled, as well as a chocolate lab, ragdoll cat and five chickens.
46. Supporting Children with Sleep, Feelings & Food with Lia Wong
I'd love to introduce you to this week's wonderful guest, Lia Wong from Raising Orion. Lia is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Neuro-Energetic Kinesiologist and she is trained as a Birth Doula.
In this episode, Lia shares her journey into Aware Parenting, and how she went from sleepless nights with her son, to supporting her son to feel truly relaxed to sleep soundly all night.
We also discuss:
* looking outside of physical needs, as to why our child is crying
* understanding the needs and feelings of babies
* the biological function of tears (crying)
* benefits of play and laughter, for both children and parents
* why Aware Parenting also supports and heals parents
* why listening partnerships are crucial in our parenting journey
* plus so much more
I'd love to introduce you to this week's wonderful guest, Lia Wong from Raising Orion. Lia is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Neuro-Energetic Kinesiologist and she is trained as a Birth Doula.
In this episode, Lia shares her journey into Aware Parenting, and how she went from sleepless nights with her son, to supporting her son to feel truly relaxed to sleep soundly all night.
We also discuss:
* looking outside of physical needs, as to why our child is crying
* understanding the needs and feelings of babies
* the biological function of tears (crying)
* benefits of play and laughter, for both children and parents
* why Aware Parenting also supports and heals parents
* why listening partnerships are crucial in our parenting journey
* plus so much more
Where to Find Lia:
Website: Raising Orion
Instagram: @raising.orion
Instagram: @liajwong
Resources:
The Aware Baby by Aletha Solter
Raising Resilient and Compassionated Children by Lael Stone and Marion Rose
Heart to Heart Parenting by Robin Grille
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine
Hold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate
When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate
Episode 30 Exploring Food and Self-Regulated Eating with Danni Willow on Spirited Hearts Podcast
ABOUT LIA:
Lia’s belief that kinesiology can help people live their best life is rooted in her own experiences as a former professional ballroom dancer, and entrepreneur. After ten years of competitive dancing and sustaining several injuries, she jumped right into launching a boutique digital agency. She soon found herself suffering from chronic pain, a weakened immune system, anxiety and a broken heart. Kinesiology helped her uncover the stressors that impacted her ability to heal. Inspired and grateful for this revelation, Lia dedicated herself to studying this healing modality and is a certified Neuro-Energetic kinesiologist as well as an Aware Parenting instructor. Passionate about gentle birth, parenting for a new paradigm and trauma-informed care, she is also trained as a birth doula having studied with Ibu Robin Lim and childbirth educator Debra Pascali-Bonaro. In Lia’s practice, she is dedicated to helping clients reconnect to their bodies, and supporting families in flourishing.
43. Bringing Safety & Awareness to Our Feelings with Emma Rogers Dumas
In this week's episode, I chat with Emma Rogers Dumas. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor of almost 10 years, the founder of Expanding Minds and a Mum of 2.
Emma shares how she discovered Aware Parenting and how it transformed her daughter's sleep.
We also discuss:
- control patterns and what they are
- releasing our own feelings, crying, raging and laughing
- supporting our children at school drop off
- becoming aware of our own feelings and how they can impact others
- meeting our own needs so we can show up better for our children
- challenges in motherhood and re-parenting ourselves
- plus so much more
In this week's episode, I chat with Emma Rogers Dumas. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor of almost 10 years, the founder of Expanding Minds and a Mum of 2.
Emma shares how she discovered Aware Parenting and how it transformed her daughter's sleep.
We also discuss:
- control patterns and what they are
- releasing our own feelings, crying, raging and laughing
- supporting our children at school drop off
- becoming aware of our own feelings and how they can impact others
- meeting our own needs so we can show up better for our children
- challenges in motherhood and re-parenting ourselves
- plus so much more
Where to Find Emma:
Website: Expanding Minds Australia
Facebook: Emma Rogers Dumas
Instagram: @expandingmindsaustralia
Resources:
The Aware Baby by Aletha Solter
41. Understanding Trauma & How to Heal with Megan Kate Clinton
I am so delighted to introduce you to the lovely, Megan Kate Clinton in this week's episode. Megan is extensively trained as a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist, Energy Psychologist, Gestalt Play Therapist and is an Aware Parenting Instructor.
In this episode Megan generously shares her wisdom and knowledge of trauma, and the journey that led her to this point.
We also discuss:
- trauma, which is broken down into individual, collective and generational/lineage traumas
- how our trauma is activated by our children
- how working with another person is important to heal our trauma
- trauma in the therapy world, and the struggle many therapists/coaches/mentors experience in holding the tears/crying of clients
- confusing calming down versus listening to heal
- our children come here to voice what we could not
- the inner wisdom of children
- plus so much more
I am so delighted to introduce you to the lovely, Megan Kate Clinton in this week's episode. Megan is extensively trained as a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist, Energy Psychologist, Gestalt Play Therapist and is an Aware Parenting Instructor.
In this episode Megan generously shares her wisdom and knowledge of trauma, and the journey that led her to this point.
We also discuss:
- trauma, which is broken down into individual, collective and generational/lineage traumas
- how our trauma is activated by our children
- how working with another person is important to heal our trauma
- trauma in the therapy world, and the struggle many therapists/coaches/mentors experience in holding the tears/crying of clients
- confusing calming down versus listening to heal
- our children come here to voice what we could not
- the inner wisdom of children
- plus so much more
Where to Find Megan:
Instagram: @megankateclinton
Facebook: Megan Kate Clinton
Resources:
Hold on to Your Children by Dr Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Mate
ABOUT MEGAN:
Megan Kate Clinton offers healing, integration and transformation to women seeking to change the world, be that through parenting, business practice, or relationships of any nature. She is extensively trained as a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist, Energy Psychologist, Gestalt Play Therapist and is an Aware Parenting Instructor and has been practicing for nearly two decades. This training and experience includes a particular focus and understanding of trauma. She brings all her training, learnings and understandings into all aspects of her work
40. Aware Parenting Children with Special Needs with Aletha Solter PhD
In this week's episode, the founder of The Aware Parenting Institute, developmental psychologist, Aletha Solter PhD provides answers to questions from the community. Aletha briefly shares how Aware Parenting came to be, before we dive into this episodes topic discussing insights, experience, research and our personal stories.
In this episode you will discover:
- can we differentiate between accumulated feelings/trauma and genetic factors
- defining neurodiversity
- why Aware Parenting can support all children
- observing our children is a key component in Aware Parenting
- tantrums and meltdowns
- when children are "stuck" with their feelings - Aletha shares 4 reasons
- the balance of attention and its role in healing
- how a diagnosis can be helpful
- plus so much more
In this week's episode, the founder of The Aware Parenting Institute, developmental psychologist, Aletha Solter PhD provides answers to questions from the community. Aletha briefly shares how Aware Parenting came to be, before we dive into this episodes topic discussing insights, experience, research and our personal stories.
In this episode you will discover:
- can we differentiate between accumulated feelings/trauma and genetic factors
- defining neurodiversity
- why Aware Parenting can support all children
- observing our children is a key component in Aware Parenting
- tantrums and meltdowns
- when children are "stuck" with their feelings - Aletha shares 4 reasons
- the balance of attention and its role in healing
- how a diagnosis can be helpful
- plus so much more
Where to Find Aletha:
Website - Aware Parenting Institute
Facebook - Aware Parenting Institute
Books by Aletha Solter PhD:
The Aware Baby
Cooperative & Connected
Tears & Tantrums
Raising Drug Free Kids
Attachment Play
Healing Your Traumatized Child
ABOUT ALETHA:
Aletha Solter is a Swiss/American developmental psychologist who is recognized internationally as an expert on attachment, trauma, and non-punitive discipline. She studied with the Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget, at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, where she obtained a Master's degree in human biology. She then earned a PhD in psychology from the University of California . She has 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
When her first child was born in 1977 (following a traumatic birth) she did not find any parenting books that advocated attachment-style parenting and non-punitive discipline while taking into account the impact of stress and trauma on children's development. Her 6 books have been translated into many languages, and she has also written numerous articles for parents and professionals.
In 1990 she founded The Aware Parenting Institute, which now has certified instructors in over 20 countries. Her goal is to help create a nonviolent world in which all children are allowed to attain their full potential. With the tools of Aware Parenting, she is confident that parents can raise their children to be competent, compassionate, nonviolent, and drug free. She also knows that parenting is a difficult job and that parents deserve recognition, information, and support.
39. Reflecting On 10 Years as a Parent
After having a few months away from the podcast, I'm excited to be back with all new episodes. This week, as I celebrate my eldest son's 10th birthday, I reflect back on the last decade as a parent. You'll also be treated with my husband, Lukas' reflections on being a parent including his challenges and triumphs.
I share and discuss:
- the beginnings of my parenting journey
- how Aware Parenting influenced me personally and professionally
- stresses and traumas
- a brief recount on my first birth
- what I've learnt, the challenges I've moved through and the joys I've experienced
- moving from expectations to acceptance
- plus so much more
After having a few months away from the podcast, I'm excited to be back with all new episodes. This week, as I celebrate my eldest son's 10th birthday, I reflect back on the last decade as a parent. You'll also be treated with my husband, Lukas' reflections on being a parent including his challenges and triumphs.
I share and discuss:
- the beginnings of my parenting journey
- how Aware Parenting influenced me personally and professionally
- stresses and traumas
- a brief recount on my first birth
- what I've learnt, the challenges I've moved through and the joys I've experienced
- moving from expectations to acceptance
- plus so much more
Where to Find Me:
Website: Spirited Hearts
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
About Steph:
Steph Fleeton is the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts™ which is a multi-service community supporting children and families. She is a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Childhood Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven (registered Family Day Care) alongside her husband, Lukas to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to be their beautiful, unique selves.
In 2023, Steph will be launching the very first live round for her Certification Program for the Spirited Hearts Approach to Early Learning. This is for teachers, educators and anyone wanting to create their own natural learning haven from home.
Steph has two children; one with Autism and the other who suffered from an extremely rare and life-threatening medical condition for the first 5 years of his life. Steph is extremely passionate about assisting parents with children who have special needs and medical conditions. She provides 1:1 support for parents all over the world, providing a space filled with unconditional acceptance, compassion, empathy and deep listening.
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so these inspiring conversations can reach more people.
33. Supporting & Advocating for Our Children at School with Nic Wilson
In this week’s episode, I am so excited to welcome back Nic Wilson. Nic is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Psychospiritual Parenting Mentor with the Marion Method (founded by Marion Rose), creator of Peaceful Parenting and Mum to a beautiful daughter.Nic and I had so much fun with this conversation.
We both shared all the ways we support our children in before and after school.
We also discuss:- how to advocate for our children at school
- how to support our children during school, when we aren’t there
- how to communicate with your child’s teacher
- processing our own school traumas
- how teachers can incorporate play and fun into their lessons- Plus so much more (we literally could have talked for hours)
In this week’s episode, I am so excited to welcome back Nic Wilson. Nic is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Psychospiritual Parenting Mentor with the Marion Method (founded by Marion Rose), creator of Peaceful Parenting and Mum to a beautiful daughter.Nic and I had so much fun with this conversation.
We both shared all the ways we support our children in before and after school.
We also discuss:- how to advocate for our children at school
- how to support our children during school, when we aren’t there
- how to communicate with your child’s teacher
- processing our own school traumas
- how teachers can incorporate play and fun into their lessons- Plus so much more (we literally could have talked for hours)
Where to Find Nic:
Website: Peaceful Parenting
Facebook: Peaceful Parenting
Instagram: @peacefulparenting
Resources Mentioned:
Inner Loving Presence Process, Willing Practice & Marion Method work
Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen
Episode 27 The Power & Freedom of Expressing Our Authentic Self with Nic Wilson
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30. Exploring Food & Self-Regulated Eating with Danni Willow
In this week's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming back Danni Willow, a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, parent educator, mother and women's circle facilitator, creator of The Way of the Woman and a Mum of 2.
Danni and I share with you all about having a healthy connection with food, and how to implement self-regulated eating for the whole family.
We also discuss:
- what self-regulated eating is
- exploring our own stories around food and eating
- trusting our children
- incorporating play into mealtimes
- connecting with the process of where our food comes from, growing gardens with our children and meeting our own body's individual nutrition requirments
- tips to overcome mealtime struggles
- developmentally appropriate eating
- plus so so much more
In this week's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming back Danni Willow, a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, parent educator, mother and women's circle facilitator, creator of The Way of the Woman and a Mum of 2.
Danni and I share with you all about having a healthy connection with food, and how to implement self-regulated eating for the whole family.
We also discuss:
- what self-regulated eating is
- exploring our own stories around food and eating
- trusting our children
- incorporating play into mealtimes
- connecting with the process of where our food comes from, growing gardens with our children and meeting our own body's individual nutrition requirments
- tips to overcome mealtime struggles
- developmentally appropriate eating
- plus so so much more
Where to Find Danni:
Website: https://www.thewayofthewoman.com.au/
Facebook: The Way of the Woman
Instagram: Danni Willow
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children by Lael Stone & Marion Rose PhD
Episode 10: Creating Villages & Connections on Our Motherhood Journeys with Danni Willow
ABOUT DANNI:
Danni is a Parent educator, Aware Parenting instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary school teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and mumma to two beautiful souls.
She is the founder of The Way of the Woman supporting mothers to reclaim the empowered mother within themselves.
Danni is a woman of the earth who connects deeply with cycles of the seasons. She is passionate about story sharing in motherhood and supporting mothers to build ritual and connection into their everyday lives.
Before having children, she trained as an Early Childhood Educator and worked in a range of early years settings. Once she was qualified, she worked in a primary school setting teaching foundation and grade 5/6.
During her third year of teaching, she completed a Master of Education in Student Wellbeing.
Although Danni felt she could make a difference by becoming a teacher and supporting children, she realised after having her two girls, that the greatest place for supporting others to make changes is with their own mothering.
Danni offers mothers support through 1-1 sessions, circles, workshops and containers.
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27. The Power & Freedom of Expressing Our Authentic Self with Nic Wilson
I’m so excited to share this conversation Nic Wilson and I had a few weeks ago. Nic is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Psychospiritual Parenting Mentor with the Marion Method (founded by Marion Rose), creator of Peaceful Parenting and Mum to a beautiful daughter.
Nic shares her journey and how she came to find Aware Parenting when her daughter was 3 years old, and how it saved her.
We also discuss:
- How blame and shame can show up one our parenting journey
- Listening to, and expressing feelings
- Sleep
- Re-parenting ourselves
- Unconditional acceptance, even through challenging behaviours
- Tantrums when out in public
- Attachment play games for all situations
- Plus so much more
I’m so excited to share this conversation Nic Wilson and I had a few weeks ago. Nic is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Psychospiritual Parenting Mentor with the Marion Method (founded by Marion Rose), creator of Peaceful Parenting and Mum to a beautiful daughter.
Nic shares her journey and how she came to find Aware Parenting when her daughter was 3 years old, and how it saved her.
We also discuss:
- How blame and shame can show up one our parenting journey
- Listening to, and expressing feelings
- Sleep
- Re-parenting ourselves
- Unconditional acceptance, even through challenging behaviours
- Tantrums when out in public
- Attachment play games for all situations
- Plus so much more
Where to Find Nic:
Website: Peaceful Parenting
Facebook: Peaceful Parenting
Instagram: @peacefulparenting
Resources Mentioned:
Nic's course: The Parent Alchemy Journey - An Introduction to Aware Parenting
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg Ph.D
Steph's Episode on The Aware Parenting Podcast: Each Child is Unique
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24. Family-Centered Natural Learning with Joss Goulden
In this week’s episode I welcome back fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Joss Goulden. We have a beautiful conversation about natural learning, something we are both passionate about.
Joss shares her journey into homeschooling her now 2 teenage children following a family-centered natural learning approach.
We also discuss:
- The history of the education system
- How children can have more freedom to be themselves at home
- School traumas and how that has impacted us as adults
- Different types of learning
- Natural learning when your child does go to school
- Intrinsic motivation
- Meeting the learning needs of each individual child
- Plus so much more.
In this week’s episode I welcome back fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Joss Goulden. We have a beautiful conversation about natural learning, something we are both passionate about.
Joss shares her journey into homeschooling her now 2 teenage children following a family-centered natural learning approach.
We also discuss:
- The history of the education system
- How children can have more freedom to be themselves at home
- School traumas and how that has impacted us as adults
- Different types of learning
- Natural learning when your child does go to school
- Intrinsic motivation
- Meeting the learning needs of each individual child
- Plus so much more.
Where to Find Joss:
Website: Aware Parenting with Joss
Instagram: @awareparentingwithjoss
Facebook: Aware Parenting with Joss
Podcasts: Aware Parenting Stories Podcast and Aware Parenting and Natural Learning Podcast
Resources Mentioned:
Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children by Lael Stone and Marion Rose Ph.D
Free to Learn by Peter Gray
How Children Learn by John Holt
ABOUT JOSS:
Joss is a parenting coach and mentor. She supports families to create more connection, awareness and joy in parenting. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor certified with the Aware Parenting Institute and has been practising Aware Parenting for 16 years. Joss is also a mother of 2 children, aged 18 and 16. Joss is passionate about sharing this beautiful approach with parents. “I love Aware Parenting because it creates strong, connected relationships in our families and gives parents the tools, based on scientific research, to support our children to be cooperative, connected to their authentic selves and loving. I believe that Aware Parenting is THE solution for so many of the challenges facing the world. I am also really passionate about Homeschooling and Natural Learning.”
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23. Co-Parenting with Awareness & Play with Abbey Stanbrook
In this week’s episode I chat with Somatic Wellness Coach, Aware Parenting Coach and Mum of 2, Abbey Stanbrook.
Abbey shares her journey, and experience co-parenting her two children. Including dealing with the separation from her children, as a mother, during shared custody; supporting herself through coparenting and how to support your children.
We also discuss somatic experiencing and somatic wellness; nervous system regulation and why being calm all the time is not good for us; and play to counteract feelings of powerlessness.
In this week’s episode I chat with Somatic Wellness Coach, Aware Parenting Coach and Mum of 2, Abbey Stanbrook.
Abbey shares her journey, and experience co-parenting her two children. Including dealing with the separation from her children, as a mother, during shared custody; supporting herself through coparenting and how to support your children.
We also discuss somatic experiencing and somatic wellness; nervous system regulation and why being calm all the time is not good for us; and play to counteract feelings of powerlessness.
Plus so much more.
Where to Find Abbey:
Instagram: AbbeyLove
Facebook: Abbey Stanbrook
Resources:
Existential Kink by Caroline Elliott
ABOUT ABBEY
Abbey has been on a journey of over 20 years of delving into the Language of the Body and Somatics. In the more recent years- she has found her passion and compassion for Somatic Wellness, Aware Parenting, Nervous System Balance, and Integration. In 2017 Abbey experienced many Physical side-effects of Trauma, not just from the Births of her children, but from the Stored Survival energy within her body from her Life so far. She then found a Portal for healing via Aware Parenting and Reparenting herself, and receiving support and reciprocity through various Practices, Supports and Resourcing.
These Somatic and Aware Portals weaved around her Soul’s Through-Line and Values of Health and Healing. Abbey has been Coaching mostly Women via Aware Parenting and Somatic Wellness via Circle Facilitations, Individual Coaching sessions, Online and InPerson Courses, and Guest Speaking at Events/Presentations. For the past 2 years Abbey has experienced a Unique Home-Life of Co-Parenting her 2 children 50/50. Learning and Living a Feminine Style of Business Leadership is also a strong Core Value of hers. Abbey has made a Sacred Vow to Notice and Track her own Body and Somatic States – and request and receive support so that she has the Capacity and Bandwidth to Support and Guide Women in their own journey of Somatic Wellness and Aware Parenting.
ABOUT STEPH
Steph Fleeton is the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts™ Natural Learning & Healing Haven and Mamas Sacred Circle® She is also a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Learning Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to be their beautiful, unique selves.
In 2023, Steph will be launching the very first live round for her Certification Program for the Spirited Hearts Approach to Early Learning. This is for teachers, educators and anyone wanting to create their own natural learning haven from home.
Steph has two children; one with Autism and the other who suffered from an extremely rare and life-threatening medical condition for the first 5 years of his life. Steph is extremely passionate about assisting parents with children who have special needs and medical conditions. She provides 1:1 support, providing a space filled with unconditional acceptance, compassion, empathy and deep listening.
To find out more about Steph please visit her website https://spiritedhearts.net or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spirited_hearts
20. Self-Compassion & Meeting Everyone's Needs with Vivian Viester
In this week’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Vivian Viester, an Aware Parenting Instructor from Europe and a Mum to an 11 year old boy. Vivian shares her parenting journey, and how she discovered Aware Parenting.
We then discuss:
- Self-compassion
- Attending to our own needs and parts of ourselves that need to be heard
- Our journey together as parent and child
- How our children help us heal from our own childhoods
- Attachment play
- Open and honest communication with your child
- Meeting everyone’s needs
- What we both found most challenging about Aware Parenting
- So much more
In this week’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Vivian Viester, an Aware Parenting Instructor from Europe and a Mum to an 11 year old boy. Vivian shares her parenting journey, and how she discovered Aware Parenting.
We then discuss:
- Self-compassion
- Attending to our own needs and parts of ourselves that need to be heard
- Our journey together as parent and child
- How our children help us heal from our own childhoods
- Attachment play
- Open and honest communication with your child
- Meeting everyone’s needs
- What we both found most challenging about Aware Parenting
- So much more
Where to Find Vivian:
Instagram: Vivian Viester Aware Parenting
Facebook: Vivian Viester, Aware Parenting
Resources Mentioned:
Aware Parenting books by Aletha Solter Ph.D
ABOUT VIVIAN:
Vivian Viester was born in the Netherlands, and travels between several European countries. She is the mother of an eleven year old boy and has been an Aware Parenting Instructor since 2016. Vivian is passionate about self-compassion and meeting our own needs as parents, on our parenting journeys.
19. Navigating Swearing & Harsh Words with Your Child with Devon Harris
After hearing from parents over the last couple of months, about their child swearing, I felt called to record an episode on that very topic. To make the episode even more fun, playful and light-hearted I invited my dear colleague and friend, Devon Harris to share this beautiful conversation.
We start the episode with Devon sharing her journey and story.
We then delve into the juicy topic of swearing and chat about:
- Swearing without punishments
- Our responses, as parents, to swearing
- How to share information with your child on swear words
- Play ways to address swearing
- Looking to the feelings behind the words
- Reflecting back on our own childhood, reactions that occurred and patterns that arose to affect us today
- Plus so much more
After hearing from parents over the last couple of months, about their child swearing, I felt called to record an episode on that very topic. To make the episode even more fun, playful and light-hearted I invited my dear colleague and friend, Devon Harris to share this beautiful conversation.
We start the episode with Devon sharing her journey and story.
We then delve into the juicy topic of swearing and chat about:
- Swearing without punishments
- Our responses, as parents, to swearing
- How to share information with your child on swear words
- Play ways to address swearing
- Looking to the feelings behind the words
- Reflecting back on our own childhood, reactions that occurred and patterns that arose to affect us today
- Plus so much more
Disclaimer: this episode does contain swearing, please be mindful of this before listening if there are people in your vicinity that you do not want to hear these words.
Where to Find Devon:
Email: upsidedowndevi@gmail.com
linkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-harris-65409869/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010436254368
Resources Mentioned:
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D
ABOUT DEVON:
Devon Harris is a specialist in child and adolescent behaviour and an accredited Aware Parenting Instructor. She holds a Bachelors in Youth Studies and has over a decade of experience working directly with young people in a variety of settings from prisons to playgrounds. Since becoming a parent in 2013 she shifted her attention to supporting other parents to meet the developmental needs of their children as well as to capitalise on undesirable behaviour as an opportunity to deepen trust and connection. Devon is as passionate about Natural Learning and Aware Parenting as she is about yoga, meditation and travel.
16. Overcome Bedtime Battles & Help Your Child Sleep Better with Helena Mooney
I was so delighted to sit down with Aware Parenting Instructor, Hand-in-Hand Parenting Instructor and host of the Parenting with PLAY Podcast, Helena Mooney for this episode, and chat about a topic that many parents struggle with - BEDTIME!
We discuss the importance of shifting the current bedtime paradigm of quiet and calmness, to instead meeting our child's needs and wherever they are at, whether that be holding space for upset feelings, or using play, wrestling and rowdiness at bedtime.
Helena explains why we need to throw "bedtime routines" out the window and why these "routines" are setting us up for failure.
Helena shares some playful games to help children with brushing their teeth, power-reversal games for bedtime and joining our children in being loud and noisy at bedtime, and why that will work in our favour as parents, while also having the added bonus of helping our child sleep better at night.
We both also chat about how sleep in a form of separation, which can lead to feelings of anxiety in children, and why these feelings can still occur if we co-sleep with our child.
There is so much wisdom, knowledge and fun in this episode. This episode is one that will benefit every parent, because we've all been there on the battleground that is bedtime.
I was so delighted to sit down with Aware Parenting Instructor, Hand-in-Hand Parenting Instructor and host of the Parenting with PLAY Podcast, Helena Mooney for this episode, and chat about a topic that many parents struggle with - BEDTIME!
We discuss the importance of shifting the current bedtime paradigm of quiet and calmness, to instead meeting our child's needs and wherever they are at, whether that be holding space for upset feelings, or using play, wrestling and rowdiness at bedtime.
Helena explains why we need to throw "bedtime routines" out the window and why these "routines" are setting us up for failure.
Helena shares some playful games to help children with brushing their teeth, power-reversal games for bedtime and joining our children in being loud and noisy at bedtime, and why that will work in our favour as parents, while also having the added bonus of helping our child sleep better at night.
We both also chat about how sleep in a form of separation, which can lead to feelings of anxiety in children, and why these feelings can still occur if we co-sleep with our child.
There is so much wisdom, knowledge and fun in this episode. This episode is one that will benefit every parent, because we've all been there on the battleground that is bedtime.
Where to Find Helena:
Website - Parenting with PLAY
Facebook - Parenting with PLAY with Helena Mooney
Instagram - @helenamooney_parentingwithplay
Podcast - Parenting with PLAY Podcast
Resources Mentioned:
ABOUT HELENA:
I'm a certified Parenting by Connection Instructor, an Aware Parenting Instructor, Doula, Maternity Services Advocate and Mum to 2 children. Which basically means, I love working with mums, just like you, to have the best experience possible - when pregnant, giving birth and being a parent. Because I too have struggled - to know what to do, to be the parent I want to be, to not shout so much(!) - and I have been so fortunate to receive incredible support and to discover an approach that has had a profound impact on mine & my family's lives. And I want to pass this on to you. We're not designed to do it all. And we're not supposed to do it all on our own. So I'm really pleased you're here and I look forward to helping you: through my free blogs, videos & podcasts, my online courses and 1:1 consultations.
10. Creating Villages and Connections on Our Motherhood Journeys with Danni Willow
Are you struggling on your own as a Mother?
In this new episode, I have a beautiful and powerful conversation with Danni Willow. She is a Parent Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary School Teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and Mumma to two beautiful souls.
We share our personal stories about the times we have been left alone to parent our children, whether that be for long periods of time, or during “working hours.” We discuss how nuclear families have made it so challenging to parent, and there is no wisdom flowing from previous generations.
We answer the questions “Where is the village?” And then chat about ways we can create villages within our own communities, which can help us flourish and thrive and Mothers and parents.
There is so much inspiration and authenticity, and to all the Mamas reading this and listening to this episode “You are not alone, and you are always enough.”
Are you struggling on your own as a Mother?
In this new episode, I have a beautiful and powerful conversation with Danni Willow. She is a Parent Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary School Teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and Mumma to two beautiful souls.
We share our personal stories about the times we have been left alone to parent our children, whether that be for long periods of time, or during “working hours.” We discuss how nuclear families have made it so challenging to parent, and there is no wisdom flowing from previous generations.
We answer the questions “Where is the village?” And then chat about ways we can create villages within our own communities, which can help us flourish and thrive and Mothers and parents.
There is so much inspiration and authenticity, and to all the Mamas reading this and listening to this episode “You are not alone, and you are always enough.”
Where to Find Danni:
Website: https://www.thewayofthewoman.com.au/
Facebook: The Way of the Woman
Instagram: Danni Willow
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Hold on to Your Kids by Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
ABOUT DANNI:
Danni is a Parent educator, Aware Parenting instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary school teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and mumma to two beautiful souls.
She is the founder of The Way of the Woman supporting mothers to reclaim the empowered mother within themselves.
Danni is a woman of the earth who connects deeply with cycles of the seasons. She is passionate about story sharing in motherhood and supporting mothers to build ritual and connection into their everyday lives.
Before having children, she trained as an Early Childhood Educator and worked in a range of early years settings. Once she was qualified, she worked in a primary school setting teaching foundation and grade 5/6.
During her third year of teaching, she completed a Master of Education in Student Wellbeing.
Although Danni felt she could make a difference by becoming a teacher and supporting children, she realised after having her two girls, that the greatest place for supporting others to make changes is with their own mothering.
Danni offers mothers support through 1-1 sessions, circles, workshops and containers.
5. Aware Parenting and Listening to the Big Feelings with Joss Goulden
In this episode I am joined by Joss Goulden, a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor. We have a beautiful conversation about Aware Parenting, including Joss’ personal story of how she came across Aware Parenting and has raised 2 children following this approach. We talk about listening to all the big feelings, how to listen to feelings and why Aware Parenting is something we are both so passionate about.
In this episode I am joined by Joss Goulden, a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor. We have a beautiful conversation about Aware Parenting, including Joss’ personal story of how she came across Aware Parenting and has raised 2 children following this approach. We talk about listening to all the big feelings, how to listen to feelings and why Aware Parenting is something we are both so passionate about.
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Links of where to find Joss:
Website: www.awareparenting.com.au
Facebook: Aware Parenting with Joss
Instagram: Aware Parenting with Joss
Podcast: Aware Parenting Stories Podcast
Books mentioned in the episode:
Aletha J. Solter’s books
Hold On To Your Kids by Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J Cohen
Connection Parenting by Pam Leo
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort
ABOUT JOSS:
Joss is a parenting coach and mentor. She supports families to create more connection, awareness and joy in parenting. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor certified with the Aware Parenting Institute and has been practising Aware Parenting for 16 years. Joss is also a mother of 2 children, aged 18 and 16. Joss is passionate about sharing this beautiful approach with parents. “I love Aware Parenting because it creates strong, connected relationships in our families and gives parents the tools, based on scientific research, to support our children to be cooperative, connected to their authentic selves and loving. I believe that Aware Parenting is THE solution for so many of the challenges facing the world. I am also really passionate about Homeschooling and Natural Learning.”
4. Holding Space for Ourselves and Living a Playful Life with Shelley Clarke
In this episode I chat with Shelley Clarke a Physiotherapist, CranioSacral Therapist, Hand-in-Hand Parenting Instructor, Marion Method Mentor and a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor.
We discuss the importance of meeting our own needs and listening to our own feelings as parents. Sometimes this can be hard and confronting, so seeking our Listening Partners to hold space for us, so we know how it feels is a powerful way to feel heard and to heal from our own stresses. We then delve into another favourite topic for both of us, and that is; play. Not so much play for our children, but play for ourselves as parents, and how living a playful life brings more fulfillment and joy to our lives.
In this episode I chat with Shelley Clarke a Physiotherapist, CranioSacral Therapist, Hand-in-Hand Parenting Instructor, Marion Method Mentor and a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor.
We discuss the importance of meeting our own needs and listening to our own feelings as parents. Sometimes this can be hard and confronting, so seeking our Listening Partners to hold space for us, so we know how it feels is a powerful way to feel heard and to heal from our own stresses. We then delve into another favourite topic for both of us, and that is; play. Not so much play for our children, but play for ourselves as parents, and how living a playful life brings more fulfillment and joy to our lives.
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Links for where to find Shelley, and resources mentioned in the episode:
Website: www.shelleyclarke.com
Podcast: Mind Body Parenting Podcast with Shelley Clarke
Instagram: @_shelleyclarke_
Facebook: @shelleyclarkemindbodyparenting
Favourite Books:
Playful Parenting and Opposite of Worry - both by Lawrence J. Cohen
Attachment Play by Aletha J. Solter
Robert A. Johnson
Course: Inner Loving Presence Process by Marion Rose
ABOUT SHELLEY:
Shelley Clarke works supporting parents to understand their child's behaviour and develop rich long lasting relationships. She is a physiotherapist, CranioSacral Therapist and Parent Educator. She is a Hand in Hand Parenting and Aware Parenting Instructor, passionate about the nervous system, body and helping families thrive. She is a mother to three beautiful children.