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Episode 13: The Power of Connection
In our fast-paced modern world, it has become increasingly challenging to maintain strong social connections, but the benefits are undeniable. We dive into the advantages of forging these connections, such as improved mental and physical health, a sense of belonging...
Episode 12: Q&A with Leigh — Dealing with Resentment
Do you ever feel that burning resentment as a Mom, like you're not being treated fairly or getting the support you deserve? You're not alone - and acknowledging these feelings without judgment is the first step towards overcoming them. In this episode, we answer two...
Episode 11: Engage in What Matters to Feel S.A.F.E.
We all experience those moments when our feelings threaten to consume us and make us act in ways that don't align with our values. In this episode, we're wrapping up the SAFE series and I discuss how I navigated my own emotional storms by using the SAFE model to help...
Episode 10: Flexible Thinking to Feel S.A.F.E.
In this episode of Leadership Parenting, we discover the secret to navigating emotional storms in your parenting journey by harnessing the power of flexibility in your thinking. With the help of the SAFE model, you'll learn how to tackle the process of untangling...
Episode 9: Acknowledging Feelings to Feel S.A.F.E.
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: - Understanding the importance of identifying, naming, and understanding the intensity of emotions to develop emotional resilience - Exploring the concept of mindful awareness and its role in connecting with emotions -...
Episode 8: Slowing Things Down to Feel S.A.F.E.
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: The importance of slowing down when regulating emotions Understanding the differences between the lower and higher brain and how they deal with emotional storms The acronym S.A.F.E. and the significance of 'S' -- self-awareness and...
Episode 7: Staying S.A.F.E. in an Emotional Storm
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: You will learn that everyone faces emotional storms What it means to be emotionally dysregulated Why it can be hard to think clearly and act the way you desire when you are dysregulated Youâll be introduced to the S.A.F.E. approach...
Episode 6: Q&A with Leigh — Understanding Grief
This is our first Q&A episode in which we answer some tender questions about grief. What is going on when we are in grief? What should I say to someone grieving? Is this ever going to get better? How do I help? Grief is a process that all of us will experience at...
Episode 5: Your Internal World
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding and working with our internal and external worlds to build resilience, confidence, and joy. We discuss the importance of recognizing the power of our internal world and how the lenses through which we perceive...
Episode 4: What Matters Most!
A question I get more often than any other is -- "why..." Why do I feel like [insert emotion]? Why am I overeating? Why does he make me so angry? Why can't I get myself to do the things I want... why? So how do you answer this important question? Your why lies deep...
Episode 3: Your True Identity
If I were to ask you to tell me who you are, what would you say? Most of us introduce ourselves as:Â A daughter, a wife, a mom, a sister... who can [xyz] ...who does [xyz]... We label, quantify, qualify, compare and generally grasp at words to describe who we really...
Episode 2: Happy or Resilient?
In this episode, we dive into the difference between happiness and resilience and how understanding this distinction can change our lives for the better. As a therapist and a mom, I discuss the importance of building resilience for ourselves and our children. We...
Episode 1: The Leadership Journey
Welcome to the very first episode of the Leadership Parenting Podcast! Being a mom is unique calling- one that demands so much it can exhaust us and even threaten our individuality. It takes us to the deepest of lows and the height of joy. I know this because I...
Loving the Little Girl Within
Click here for a downloadable PDF version of my Loving the Little Girl Within exercise! Looking for a bit more? Dive even deeper into Self Compassion with The Resiliency System.Â
Take a Quick Self Care Quiz
Self Care is all about getting connected to your body and listening to what it needs! There are some basic building blocks of good self care, and once you know where you are winning and where you need to apply some extra attention, you will be well on your way to...
When Youâre Stuck in a Negative Thought Cycle
Thoughts are powerful because they cause our feelings. But donât let those thoughts intimidate you! The more you understand about how your thinking works, the more you will be able to disengage from negative thinking and feel better! The first thing you need to know...
Write your Inner Critic a Letter
We all have an inner critic. Her job is to notice all the times we make mistakes, fall short of our goals or even just fail to meet our own often unreasonable expectations. She is a creation of the survival portion of our brains, but she is going about her duty to...
5 steps to knowing how to use the power of âyesâ to help you set healthy boundaries.
Owning your ability to say âyesâ and ânoâ is one of the tasks of honoring healthy boundaries. But it can be hard sometimes to know which answer to give, especially when wanting to please the people we care about. In fact, it can almost feel easier to go either one way...
The Emotion-Body Connection Exercise
Self Awareness is all about getting connected to YOU. The more you are in tune with your thoughts and feelings, the more you can understand what is happening within and the better you can show up to support yourself. This exercise will help you to identify and manage...
The Building Blocks to Self Care- Movement
In a previous post, we talked all about what self-care is, why it matters, and how it can lay the foundation for other even more transformational changes in your life. Â Here we dig into the building blocks of self-care: Nutrition Sleep Movement (also known as...
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Episode 13: The Power of Connection
In our fast-paced modern world, it has become increasingly challenging to maintain strong social connections, but the benefits are undeniable. We dive into the advantages of forging these connections, such as improved mental and physical health, a sense of belonging...
Episode 12: Q&A with Leigh — Dealing with Resentment
Do you ever feel that burning resentment as a Mom, like you're not being treated fairly or getting the support you deserve? You're not alone - and acknowledging these feelings without judgment is the first step towards overcoming them. In this episode, we answer two...
Episode 11: Engage in What Matters to Feel S.A.F.E.
We all experience those moments when our feelings threaten to consume us and make us act in ways that don't align with our values. In this episode, we're wrapping up the SAFE series and I discuss how I navigated my own emotional storms by using the SAFE model to help...
Episode 10: Flexible Thinking to Feel S.A.F.E.
In this episode of Leadership Parenting, we discover the secret to navigating emotional storms in your parenting journey by harnessing the power of flexibility in your thinking. With the help of the SAFE model, you'll learn how to tackle the process of untangling...
Episode 9: Acknowledging Feelings to Feel S.A.F.E.
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: - Understanding the importance of identifying, naming, and understanding the intensity of emotions to develop emotional resilience - Exploring the concept of mindful awareness and its role in connecting with emotions -...
Episode 8: Slowing Things Down to Feel S.A.F.E.
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: The importance of slowing down when regulating emotions Understanding the differences between the lower and higher brain and how they deal with emotional storms The acronym S.A.F.E. and the significance of 'S' -- self-awareness and...
Episode 7: Staying S.A.F.E. in an Emotional Storm
What Youâll Learn on this Episode: You will learn that everyone faces emotional storms What it means to be emotionally dysregulated Why it can be hard to think clearly and act the way you desire when you are dysregulated Youâll be introduced to the S.A.F.E. approach...
Episode 6: Q&A with Leigh — Understanding Grief
This is our first Q&A episode in which we answer some tender questions about grief. What is going on when we are in grief? What should I say to someone grieving? Is this ever going to get better? How do I help? Grief is a process that all of us will experience at...
Episode 5: Your Internal World
In this episode, we dive deep into understanding and working with our internal and external worlds to build resilience, confidence, and joy. We discuss the importance of recognizing the power of our internal world and how the lenses through which we perceive...
Episode 4: What Matters Most!
A question I get more often than any other is -- "why..." Why do I feel like [insert emotion]? Why am I overeating? Why does he make me so angry? Why can't I get myself to do the things I want... why? So how do you answer this important question? Your why lies deep...
Episode 3: Your True Identity
If I were to ask you to tell me who you are, what would you say? Most of us introduce ourselves as:Â A daughter, a wife, a mom, a sister... who can [xyz] ...who does [xyz]... We label, quantify, qualify, compare and generally grasp at words to describe who we really...
Episode 2: Happy or Resilient?
In this episode, we dive into the difference between happiness and resilience and how understanding this distinction can change our lives for the better. As a therapist and a mom, I discuss the importance of building resilience for ourselves and our children. We...
Episode 1: The Leadership Journey
Welcome to the very first episode of the Leadership Parenting Podcast! Being a mom is unique calling- one that demands so much it can exhaust us and even threaten our individuality. It takes us to the deepest of lows and the height of joy. I know this because I...
Loving the Little Girl Within
Click here for a downloadable PDF version of my Loving the Little Girl Within exercise! Looking for a bit more? Dive even deeper into Self Compassion with The Resiliency System.Â
Take a Quick Self Care Quiz
Self Care is all about getting connected to your body and listening to what it needs! There are some basic building blocks of good self care, and once you know where you are winning and where you need to apply some extra attention, you will be well on your way to...
When Youâre Stuck in a Negative Thought Cycle
Thoughts are powerful because they cause our feelings. But donât let those thoughts intimidate you! The more you understand about how your thinking works, the more you will be able to disengage from negative thinking and feel better! The first thing you need to know...
Write your Inner Critic a Letter
We all have an inner critic. Her job is to notice all the times we make mistakes, fall short of our goals or even just fail to meet our own often unreasonable expectations. She is a creation of the survival portion of our brains, but she is going about her duty to...
5 steps to knowing how to use the power of âyesâ to help you set healthy boundaries.
Owning your ability to say âyesâ and ânoâ is one of the tasks of honoring healthy boundaries. But it can be hard sometimes to know which answer to give, especially when wanting to please the people we care about. In fact, it can almost feel easier to go either one way...
The Emotion-Body Connection Exercise
Self Awareness is all about getting connected to YOU. The more you are in tune with your thoughts and feelings, the more you can understand what is happening within and the better you can show up to support yourself. This exercise will help you to identify and manage...
The Building Blocks to Self Care- Movement
In a previous post, we talked all about what self-care is, why it matters, and how it can lay the foundation for other even more transformational changes in your life. Â Here we dig into the building blocks of self-care: Nutrition Sleep Movement (also known as...