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Episode 18: How to Connect with your Kids
Have you ever wondered why connection is so important for our kids and how the heck we’re supposed to connect when time is in such short supply? In this Q/A episode, I answer some of these questions from listeners and discover how small connections can make a...
Episode 17: How To Be Friends With Your Body
Do you ever push your body to its limits, ignoring the signals it sends you? Well, it's time for a shift in perspective. This episode is all about recognizing our bodies as allies in our journey, not enemies. It's about fostering a healthier relationship with our...
Episode 16: Taking Care of YOU
What if I told you that the same intentionality and planning that you put into nurturing your family can be applied to nourish your own life? In this episode I’m talking to all the devoted mothers out there feeling depleted and yearning to rediscover their true...
Episode 15: Resilient Thinking
Ready to take the reins of your internal dialogue and steer yourself towards joy, resilience, and a stronger sense of control? In this episode, we navigate the winding road of self-talk and discover the profound impact your own thoughts can have on your feelings,...
Episode 14: Understanding your Nervous System to Feel Better
Discover the inner workings of our complex nervous system and how a better understanding of it can help you build confidence, resilience, and improve your emotional well-being. Listen in as we break down the fascinating science behind our brain's response to stress...
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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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: 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...
Episode 18: How to Connect with your Kids
Have you ever wondered why connection is so important for our kids and how the heck we’re supposed to connect when time is in such short supply? In this Q/A episode, I answer some of these questions from listeners and discover how small connections can make a...
Episode 17: How To Be Friends With Your Body
Do you ever push your body to its limits, ignoring the signals it sends you? Well, it's time for a shift in perspective. This episode is all about recognizing our bodies as allies in our journey, not enemies. It's about fostering a healthier relationship with our...
Episode 16: Taking Care of YOU
What if I told you that the same intentionality and planning that you put into nurturing your family can be applied to nourish your own life? In this episode I’m talking to all the devoted mothers out there feeling depleted and yearning to rediscover their true...
Episode 15: Resilient Thinking
Ready to take the reins of your internal dialogue and steer yourself towards joy, resilience, and a stronger sense of control? In this episode, we navigate the winding road of self-talk and discover the profound impact your own thoughts can have on your feelings,...
Episode 14: Understanding your Nervous System to Feel Better
Discover the inner workings of our complex nervous system and how a better understanding of it can help you build confidence, resilience, and improve your emotional well-being. Listen in as we break down the fascinating science behind our brain's response to stress...
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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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: 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...