Episode 139Relational Healing w/ Tanner Wallace
For years now, I have been on a journey of healing from religious trauma. My inspiration through it all has been to become a better person for both myself and all of the people around me, including my children. Because of this pursuit, I’ve always been on the lookout for people who help others resolve…
Read MoreEpisode 138Surviving a High ACE Score w/ Carol Scott
As many of you know, I’ve been investing a lot recently in my new community. It’s called Parenting After Religious Trauma and, in it, we explore the impact of childhood trauma and specifically religious trauma. We discuss the impact that it has on the rest of our adult lives and parenting. This all comes back…
Read MoreEpisode 137Raising Spirited & Sensitive Kids w/ Hannah and Kelty at Upbringing
Many of us begin our parenting journey not really knowing what we’re doing. We tell ourselves we’ll be fine just winging it and then quickly realize we will not be fine at all. This is especially true when it comes to discipline. We know a one-size-fits-all approach to discipline won’t work but aren’t sure how…
Read MoreEpisode 136Raising Irresponsible Kids w/ Kay Bruner
Today we are talking about raising irresponsible kids. This sounds completely counterintuitive, of course. We generally feel pressure to raise kids who are responsible. However, I believe that there is a lot of nuance around this trait. What are we responsible for? To whom are we responsible? Are there things we shouldn’t be responsible for?…
Read MoreEpisode 135Deconstruction with your Partner w/ Danny Cortez
One of the most frequently asked questions I’ve gotten over the years is, “Has your husband deconstructed with you and, if so, how?” Today, I’m finally going to take some time to address this. We’re going to veer off topic from our mental health series and dive into marriage and other partnerships. Joining me to…
Read MoreEpisode 134Self Help for the Parent w/ Glenn Doyle
The best parenting is not done in the direction of our children. It’s actually done in the direction of our own selves. This is why I think it is so important to talk about mental health and inner work here on the podcast. It’s also why I’m so passionate about helping parents with their religious…
Read MoreEpisode 133Race & Inclusion with American Girl w/ Deanna Singh
Our girls deserve to know about this world that they live in. They deserve to know about the things that impact them. This is why I love all that American Girl is doing right now to reach girls in a way that is signifying to them. Today’s guest, Deanna Singh, partnered with American Girl on…
Read MoreEpisode 132Mild At Heart
Because of a whole host of systemic issues, the parenting space is mostly populated with women. In other words, mothers are the primary parenting influencers. Of course, there are several fantastic dad voices out there. I’m constantly on a mission to seek them out and am always on the lookout for anyone talking about deconstructing…
Read MoreEpisode 131How to Religious Trauma Proof Your Children
This week, I have a great bonus episode for you. Last week, I hosted a two-day webinar on parenting after religious trauma, a topic that you all know is very dear to my heart. We all had such a great time in the webinar and, afterwards, lots of you asked me about a replay. As…
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