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Episode 72: How to Be On the Same Team with Your Partner During the Holidays
Do you feel like you’re doing it alone during the holidays, or maybe even feel like you fight more during what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year? Well, you’re not alone. The holidays often bring stress that weighs heavily on our closest...
Episode 71: Design Your Holidays to Lower Stress
The holidays are coming and it's time to prepare your game plan. This Encore episode will help you focus on what to say yes to and what to let go of this holiday season so you can create space for joy, connection, and a season that truly aligns with your values. We're...
Episode 70: A Gratitude Walking Meditation
One of the obstacles to gratitude is being too busy- and as moms- that is our universal problem. We are too busy to do the things for ourselves that we so desperately need. Which is why in today's episode, we combine two things that you need: a walk outside and...
Episode 56: How Affirmations Help You Think Better
We all experience automatic negative thoughts. They come really without our choice, and they can also make our life feel really heavy and hard when we're worrying about the future or unforgiving of mistakes or maybe even thinking of the worst things that could happen...
Episode 55: How to Deal with Automated Negative Thoughts
Episode 54: Q&A with Leigh — How to Handle Frustration
Ever found yourself in the throes of frustration, fists clenched, and patience worn thin? We've all been there, and in this episode, I pull back the curtain on the elusive art of frustration tolerance. It's not just about biting your tongue or counting to ten; it's a...
Episode 53: Why You Want a Value-Driven Life
Every day, we have to handle our feelings while trying to do the things that are most important to us. I call this being emotional driven or value driven- and it actually matters which way we decide to go. Do we prioritize values or emotions? This choice is...
Episode 52: Working With Your “Window of Tolerance”
We all face moments when life's demands seem to eclipse our capacity to cope. A great framework to understand when this is happening is that of the Window of Tolerance: a tool that's crucial for maintaining our emotional equilibrium. In this episode, we talk about...
Episode 51: The Dark Side of Empathy
Empathy has the power to help us understand, connect, and feel some of the emotions that other people are feeling around us. This is a great skill to have, but it also has a little bit of a dark side. Today, we're talking about how we can use empathy in a way that...
Episode 50: The Power of Empathy
The art of empathy is more than just a concept; it's a practice that, when applied to our relationships, can transform the way we support our loved ones. We discuss the four attributes of empathy and how to implement them, particularly in moments of distress, whether...
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 72: How to Be On the Same Team with Your Partner During the Holidays
Do you feel like you’re doing it alone during the holidays, or maybe even feel like you fight more during what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year? Well, you’re not alone. The holidays often bring stress that weighs heavily on our closest...
Episode 71: Design Your Holidays to Lower Stress
The holidays are coming and it's time to prepare your game plan. This Encore episode will help you focus on what to say yes to and what to let go of this holiday season so you can create space for joy, connection, and a season that truly aligns with your values. We're...
Episode 70: A Gratitude Walking Meditation
One of the obstacles to gratitude is being too busy- and as moms- that is our universal problem. We are too busy to do the things for ourselves that we so desperately need. Which is why in today's episode, we combine two things that you need: a walk outside and...
Episode 56: How Affirmations Help You Think Better
We all experience automatic negative thoughts. They come really without our choice, and they can also make our life feel really heavy and hard when we're worrying about the future or unforgiving of mistakes or maybe even thinking of the worst things that could happen...
Episode 55: How to Deal with Automated Negative Thoughts
Episode 54: Q&A with Leigh — How to Handle Frustration
Ever found yourself in the throes of frustration, fists clenched, and patience worn thin? We've all been there, and in this episode, I pull back the curtain on the elusive art of frustration tolerance. It's not just about biting your tongue or counting to ten; it's a...
Episode 53: Why You Want a Value-Driven Life
Every day, we have to handle our feelings while trying to do the things that are most important to us. I call this being emotional driven or value driven- and it actually matters which way we decide to go. Do we prioritize values or emotions? This choice is...
Episode 52: Working With Your “Window of Tolerance”
We all face moments when life's demands seem to eclipse our capacity to cope. A great framework to understand when this is happening is that of the Window of Tolerance: a tool that's crucial for maintaining our emotional equilibrium. In this episode, we talk about...
Episode 51: The Dark Side of Empathy
Empathy has the power to help us understand, connect, and feel some of the emotions that other people are feeling around us. This is a great skill to have, but it also has a little bit of a dark side. Today, we're talking about how we can use empathy in a way that...
Episode 50: The Power of Empathy
The art of empathy is more than just a concept; it's a practice that, when applied to our relationships, can transform the way we support our loved ones. We discuss the four attributes of empathy and how to implement them, particularly in moments of distress, whether...
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...