If you’ve been listening for a while, you may know that my motto as a parent is to be worthy of emulating. You’re a mirror, and your kiddo is going to reflect what you put out, good or bad. We don’t need perfection—simply conscious effort. As this week marks both my birthday and Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking about what those celebrations really mean, and I decided I should share another piece of my own journey as a mom and how I continue to learn to become the person I want my own daughters to be.
As a parent, you have so much to do and think about—but do you ever stop to wonder if you’re really filling your time with what’s important? You may actually be robbing yourself of the gift of chasing goals, dreams, and hobbies, because you say you don’t have time.
As author Oliver Burkeman explains, time is limited. The average person has about 4,000 weeks to live—and while it’s easy to get distracted with all the things and long to-do lists, it will be more worthwhile to live wholeheartedly (and maybe even allow yourself to rest along the way!). Now is the time to decide what matters most and take action, so that you can show up as a better parent and show your kids how to live fully as well.
Reflecting shouldn’t just happen at certain milestones, like a new year or a birthday. Instead, it should happen frequently, to keep checking you’re headed in the right direction and in alignment with who you want to be.
Jen Sincero is a best-selling author, speaker, and self-proclaimed “motivational cattle prod.” Today’s clip will inspire you, grant you permission to rewrite your habits, and give you the tools to keep dreaming, chase after your goals, and be the badass you’re created to be.
Parenting often feels like we’re carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. We focus more on the things we think we have to control, rather than the things that bring us joy.
Today is a continuation of last week’s episode about coaching our kids instead of controlling them. Dr. Bill Stixrud is a neuropsychologist whose take on adolescent brain development could have a significant shift on how you show up and help to support your child. He discusses how the sense of autonomy—not full control, but some amount of knowing that what you do matters—can actually raise the feelings of motivation, and create resilience and hope in both us and our kids.
For parents, there are always anxieties looming on the horizon, constant concerns about our kids’ futures—and we feel the pressure of needing to fix all of it. But what would happen if we took a different approach? What if instead of trying to control everything, we gave our kids autonomy and simply walked calmly beside them? The ideas that Ned Johnson presents today could be transformative in helping us truly nurture and enjoy our kids, and giving them the tools they need to grow into a confident adult.
As parents, we get it wrong a lot of the time. But the truth is that our kids feel perfect love simply when we show up and spend time with them, not when we know all the right answers. Being able to honestly reflect on our actions, as well as being vulnerable with our kiddos when we need to repair and apologize, are critical to creating a safe haven to raise kids who can navigate their own difficulties and range of emotions.
Today Dr. Traci Baxley, the creator of Social Justice Parenting, shares her own imperfect parenting moments, how to tackle the inner mean mom who likes to guilt trip, and how to show up with radical love—especially around diversity and inclusion.
Your internal compass—which is affected by your beliefs, thoughts, values, habits, and daily narratives—has a huge impact on your health and ability to adapt to the not-so-sweet moments of life. Ultimately, your internal state will color your external world. But life is messy, and it’s okay to feel weak, uncertain, or scared.
Today’s talk with Susan David is a powerful one. She explains why it’s important to recognize and come to terms with our whole range of emotions, because only then can we truly embrace the beauty of life as well.
Sometimes it seems like as a parent you work so hard to find the best way to parent your kiddo, only to miss the mark. Parenting strategies can be helpful, but if you’re not paying attention to the big picture of building real connection, you lose sight of what matters.
Dr. Gordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist and author, whose ideas are based on the attachment theory of parenting. The way he dissects his thoughts today is almost poetic, as he explains why relationship and connection matter more than anything else we could possibly try to do.
It’s funny how we as parents always think it’s our job to teach our kids, when in reality we are learning about life right alongside them. Like it or not, our kids will reflect what they see in us, and our reactions and connections with them will shape them far more than our words and explanations.
Dr. Shefali is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and an expert in family dynamics and personal development. Today she’ll challenge your parenting intentions and encourage you to look at yourself first, before judging the child in front of you.
Sometimes it seems like our kids have it all figured out. They use their full potential to explore, giggle, run, dance, and truly live—in other words, they PLAY. Why is it that as adults, we so quickly schedule over the things that actually bring us joy in everyday life?
The good news is that we didn’t lose the capacity to play as we grew older—we’ve simply made other things more important. Stuart Brown, from the National Institute For Play, explains how creating space for play can help us destress, create resiliency and connection, and bring innovation into our lives. How will you make space for play today?
Dr. Joe Dispenza is a chiropractor with training in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and epigenetics. He’s most interested in teaching others how to make measurable changes in their lives. With the amount of stress you’ve endured over the last two years (and probably more!), now is the time to leave it behind and try a new path to find a healthier, happier you.
Today is a throwback to episode 149 with JoAnn and Brie from No Guilt Mom.
Though nearly a year old, this conversation with the funny and fantastic duo, covers our experiences throughout Covid, which continue to evolve; the expectations on mamas now (and always); 3 helpful tips to communicate better; and how to work through the homework battles with more success.
Happiness is an inside job. It has to authentically come from you, both in the big sweeps of joy and the little moments of life. But how do we find it? Today we hear from Gretchen Rubin, a writer who explores human nature to understand how we can make our lives better. She explains why happy people are more altruistic and gives us practical tools to help us achieve more happiness.
Today is an extra special episode, because it stars my own two kiddos!
We love to read together before bedtime, and recently we’ve read some good throwback books from when they were smaller. It dawned on me that even though the simplest picture books might be written for our little ones, sometimes they contain so much wisdom for adulting as well.
Join me as my girls read “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” which tells a story of creativity and the power we have to change the direction of our life.
You can’t give that which you don’t have. If you don’t have self-compassion, kindness, grace, and love for yourself, you can’t give it away. So why are you so surprised that you pour out frustration and discontent, when you haven’t taken time to nurture your soul? Dr. Wayne Dyer explains this simple but profound truth.
Living with integrity means speaking up and speaking the truth. It involves knowing your values and standing firm in them, and perhaps setting new boundaries and not being afraid of what others think. But it can be scary.
Writer, speaker, and self-proclaimed troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones explains that by speaking up, you have the power to inspire others, to be a bridge builder, and to leave the world a little bit better. She outlines three questions to ask ourselves when we do take the bold step of speaking up, in order to ensure we stay in alignment with our values and purpose.
Jordan B. Peterson is a psychologist, professor, and author who is passionate about using his voice to learn, grow, and change the world. Today he emphatically discusses how powerful you are, especially when it comes to your speech, and how that can lead to more self respect. Standing up for your values and setting boundaries by speaking up is a skill that needs to be practiced, and one that is too important to ignore. Don’t shy away from your voice out of fear—instead, use your inner strength to speak up, speak truth, and speak life to those around you.
Why is it that you push yourself so hard that you become unkind to others, your kids, and yourself? This past week certainly brought me to that point—but I also learned a thing or two along the way. Join me as I share my lessons learned about stress, expectations, and the importance of always showing love. You’ll also hear from former author, motivational speaker and USC professor, Leo Buscaglia, known as “Dr. Love.” He’ll remind you that we’re all connected, and that love is only an idea unless you act upon it.
Recently we’ve been talking about mindset and the idea of happiness, which is the perfect topic as we wrap up the year. Today, Harvard psychology professor and happiness expert Daniel Gilbert will share his insights on how happiness can be created and expected, rather than stumbled upon. He explains why you (and your kids) could be happier than you think, even when things don’t go as planned. And who wouldn’t want to tap into that superpower??
Today we continue the mindset talk with Shawn to help us find freedom in our thoughts and habits, and to train our brains to spot patterns of possibility—resulting in more opportunities and hope in our lives. This requires action, of course, so he includes four building blocks we can put into practice today to create change.
