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Episode 49: How Our Body Image Affects our Kids
We all know how challenging it can be to feel confident in a society that constantly shifts the goalposts of beauty ideals. Finding beauty beyond the mirror and nurturing self-worth that transcends our physical appearances is the key to survival. In todays episode,...
Episode 48: Q&A with Leigh – How to be Child-Focused and Parent-Centered
As a therapist and mother, I've observed the transformation of parenting styles from enforcing strict obedience to embracing individuality. Have you ever felt caught up in this transition, unsure of which path to take? We're journeying through this together in today’s...
Episode 47: Being Respectful to Our Children
Have you ever stopped to consider how your casual remarks could sculpt your child's self-image? In to days episode we explore how our words, especially those spoken within earshot of our little ones, can leave an indelible mark on their developing sense of self. ...
Episode 46: Handling Disrespectful Behavior
Have you ever stood in the chaos of a store aisle, grappling with your child's melting down, feeling the weight of judging eyes on you? Handling disrespect without losing our cool is a universal parenting challenge. In today’s episode we’re talking about why our kids...
Episode 45: Why You Need to Move Your Body
If I told you I had the magic pill to help you sleep better, hurt less, have more energy, and protect your brain- would you be interested? Well, today, I’m going to give the prescription to get this magical cure for almost everything that ails you.  I'll share...
Episode 44: How to Love Yourself More
You know what the perfect Valentine is that every person is just dying to receive? It's an “I love you, from ME to ME.” Wait, did you think I was going to say “ I love you from YOU to ME?” Well, in today’s podcast episode, we're talking about the gift of love that...
Episode 43: Feel Better with Self Awareness
In this episode we look at the magic of self-awareness. Even top business leaders are putting a spotlight on self-awareness these days, and we should too as parents. We chat about understanding our own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, observing them without...
Episode 42: 5 Things Resilient Moms Do
What does it take to be a resilient mom? This was a question a woman asked me not long ago as we sat together on an airplane flight. The answer is a beautiful overview of what we are doing here as we study resilience together. In this episode, I unfold the five core...
Episode 41: How Food Can Help You Feel Better
Ever wonder why a plate full of vibrant veggies can make you feel like a superhero, while a sugar-laden snack leaves you crashing faster than a toddler’s temper tantrum? As a therapist and mom, I've seen firsthand how the dinner table can become a powerful tool for...
Episode 40: How Do I Say ‘No’ Without Feeling Bad?
As we're learning to set boundaries, we have to make those hard decisions- who we say yes to and who we say no to. In today's episode, we're learning how we can handle disappointing others as we're setting those boundaries and the genuine struggle that comes with the...
Episode 39: How To Set Goals You Can Achieve
Have you ever set a New Year's resolution, only to drop it in just a few weeks? If you have, you're not alone. Today we're talking about setting goals that we care about and that we can reach. We peel back the layers of motivation and look at how shifting our drive...
Episode 38: How to Get 5 Minutes of What You Need
As moms, we're in charge of everything, and when life gets busy, we can just run out of gas. In today's episode, we're talking about ways to put a little gas in our own tanks. This episode is your permission slip to put yourself at the top of your to-do list. Join me...
Episode 37: Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Ever noticed how your thoughts can sometimes feel like the captain of your ship, steering your emotions and behaviors? It's a universal phenomenon. Negative thoughts, although uncomfortable, are part of our existence, serving as our brain's personal bodyguard....
Episode 36: Take Back Your Happiness
Do people really have the power to make us miserable? In today's episode, we look at the impact expectations have in our relationships and how our preconceived scripts of how others should behave can lead to disappointment and feelings of being out of control. We...
Episode 35: How to Build More Gratitude
Episode 34: How to Lower Your Holiday Stress
How do you feel when you look at the calendar and see that the holidays are right around the corner All of the excitement, all of the expectations, the swirl, the pressure. Do you feel the burden of creating the perfect holiday experience each year? Does the stress...
Episode 33: How to Create a Healthy Family Culture
What if you could shape your family culture based on shared values, behaviors, and beliefs? In our conversation, we explore how to teach children values through example and action and how to effectively explain the 'why' behind these principles to our kids. We look at...
Episode 32 – Q&A with Leigh: Sleep Training Your Baby
Sleepless nights and distressed babies are a common theme in the parenting journey. But what if we told you, it's possible to teach your child to sleep independently without causing them distress? Welcome to an insightful episode of Leadership Parenting where we share...
Episode 31: Boundaries – How to Say YES!
Have you ever been trapped in a cycle of saying 'yes' to everything and putting your own needs on the back burner? We've all been there. This episode is all about setting boundaries around how we use our time and energy. Listen in as we explore how to navigate...
Episode 30: Your Emotional Power
We've all felt frustrated, withdrawn, and powerless at some point when our expectations aren't met. And this can really affect our relationships and bring us down into depression or ramp us up into anxiety. However, the truth is that our feelings are a result of how...
Episode 49: How Our Body Image Affects our Kids
We all know how challenging it can be to feel confident in a society that constantly shifts the goalposts of beauty ideals. Finding beauty beyond the mirror and nurturing self-worth that transcends our physical appearances is the key to survival. In todays episode,...
Episode 48: Q&A with Leigh – How to be Child-Focused and Parent-Centered
As a therapist and mother, I've observed the transformation of parenting styles from enforcing strict obedience to embracing individuality. Have you ever felt caught up in this transition, unsure of which path to take? We're journeying through this together in today’s...
Episode 47: Being Respectful to Our Children
Have you ever stopped to consider how your casual remarks could sculpt your child's self-image? In to days episode we explore how our words, especially those spoken within earshot of our little ones, can leave an indelible mark on their developing sense of self. ...
Episode 46: Handling Disrespectful Behavior
Have you ever stood in the chaos of a store aisle, grappling with your child's melting down, feeling the weight of judging eyes on you? Handling disrespect without losing our cool is a universal parenting challenge. In today’s episode we’re talking about why our kids...
Episode 45: Why You Need to Move Your Body
If I told you I had the magic pill to help you sleep better, hurt less, have more energy, and protect your brain- would you be interested? Well, today, I’m going to give the prescription to get this magical cure for almost everything that ails you.  I'll share...
Episode 44: How to Love Yourself More
You know what the perfect Valentine is that every person is just dying to receive? It's an “I love you, from ME to ME.” Wait, did you think I was going to say “ I love you from YOU to ME?” Well, in today’s podcast episode, we're talking about the gift of love that...
Episode 43: Feel Better with Self Awareness
In this episode we look at the magic of self-awareness. Even top business leaders are putting a spotlight on self-awareness these days, and we should too as parents. We chat about understanding our own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, observing them without...
Episode 42: 5 Things Resilient Moms Do
What does it take to be a resilient mom? This was a question a woman asked me not long ago as we sat together on an airplane flight. The answer is a beautiful overview of what we are doing here as we study resilience together. In this episode, I unfold the five core...
Episode 41: How Food Can Help You Feel Better
Ever wonder why a plate full of vibrant veggies can make you feel like a superhero, while a sugar-laden snack leaves you crashing faster than a toddler’s temper tantrum? As a therapist and mom, I've seen firsthand how the dinner table can become a powerful tool for...
Episode 40: How Do I Say ‘No’ Without Feeling Bad?
As we're learning to set boundaries, we have to make those hard decisions- who we say yes to and who we say no to. In today's episode, we're learning how we can handle disappointing others as we're setting those boundaries and the genuine struggle that comes with the...
Episode 39: How To Set Goals You Can Achieve
Have you ever set a New Year's resolution, only to drop it in just a few weeks? If you have, you're not alone. Today we're talking about setting goals that we care about and that we can reach. We peel back the layers of motivation and look at how shifting our drive...
Episode 38: How to Get 5 Minutes of What You Need
As moms, we're in charge of everything, and when life gets busy, we can just run out of gas. In today's episode, we're talking about ways to put a little gas in our own tanks. This episode is your permission slip to put yourself at the top of your to-do list. Join me...
Episode 37: Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Ever noticed how your thoughts can sometimes feel like the captain of your ship, steering your emotions and behaviors? It's a universal phenomenon. Negative thoughts, although uncomfortable, are part of our existence, serving as our brain's personal bodyguard....
Episode 36: Take Back Your Happiness
Do people really have the power to make us miserable? In today's episode, we look at the impact expectations have in our relationships and how our preconceived scripts of how others should behave can lead to disappointment and feelings of being out of control. We...
Episode 35: How to Build More Gratitude
Episode 34: How to Lower Your Holiday Stress
How do you feel when you look at the calendar and see that the holidays are right around the corner All of the excitement, all of the expectations, the swirl, the pressure. Do you feel the burden of creating the perfect holiday experience each year? Does the stress...
Episode 33: How to Create a Healthy Family Culture
What if you could shape your family culture based on shared values, behaviors, and beliefs? In our conversation, we explore how to teach children values through example and action and how to effectively explain the 'why' behind these principles to our kids. We look at...
Episode 32 – Q&A with Leigh: Sleep Training Your Baby
Sleepless nights and distressed babies are a common theme in the parenting journey. But what if we told you, it's possible to teach your child to sleep independently without causing them distress? Welcome to an insightful episode of Leadership Parenting where we share...
Episode 31: Boundaries – How to Say YES!
Have you ever been trapped in a cycle of saying 'yes' to everything and putting your own needs on the back burner? We've all been there. This episode is all about setting boundaries around how we use our time and energy. Listen in as we explore how to navigate...
Episode 30: Your Emotional Power
We've all felt frustrated, withdrawn, and powerless at some point when our expectations aren't met. And this can really affect our relationships and bring us down into depression or ramp us up into anxiety. However, the truth is that our feelings are a result of how...