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We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she’s navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son. Today’s guest, Lauren Sisler, shares her deeply personal and moving story of loss, healing, and purpose. Lauren is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker—also known for her signature sideline shimmy. But behind her professional success lies a hidden chapter she kept quiet for years: the shocking loss of her parents to opioid addiction.  

Nina Mongendre on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully.  Pre-order her book Reclaiming Your Inner Child:  A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing The podcast is turning 10!  10th Anniversary Retreat Interest Form To celebrate a whole decade of the podcast and the amazing community we’ve built together, we're planning something very special — a retreat! This will be a beautiful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, reflect, laugh, and celebrate all that we’ve created together over the years. If your heart’s saying “yes!” — even just a little — we’d love to know. Fill out this quick form to let us know you’re interested and want to be kept in the loop as details unfold. Note: This is not a reservation — just a way to say, “Keep me posted!”   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE What is Home? A Philosophical Exploration How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre Who We Are and How We Heal with N

Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most? What is connection? How does it feel to truly connect with someone? What’s the difference between connection, relationship, and love? In today’s episode, we explore what it takes to build deep emotional connection with others. How do we know when we’re genuinely connected? What does disconnection feel like, and how can we rebuild a lost connection? OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Why We Need to Connect More Death and Cupcakes The Healing Power of Storytelling Colonoscopy and Cannolis LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Read my article: 9 Ways to Truly Connect with

What if recovering from burnout isn’t about doing more—but learning how to regulate what’s already happening inside you? OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY ENJOY Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana How to Regulate Your Nervous System Jen Mann How to Help Kids with Emotional Self-Regulation with Mona Delahooke, Ph.D The Secret Language of The Body with Jenn Mann and Karden Rabin LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.   

Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal choice? Today’s conversation might just change the way you think about parenthood, support systems, and even policy. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 

Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child? Is your own anxiety fueling theirs? Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect? If you're unsure how to support your child without adding to their stress, you're not alone. In this episode, Ned Johnson and I explore why so many kids are struggling—and what you can do to truly help.    

Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's. 

Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence.  Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment. Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions. Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments. The importance of emotional work for parents. Understanding your child’s emotional style and respecting boundaries. Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting. Discussing emotional labor in parenting and supporting each other. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 

Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.   

Here are the four episodes published in February: Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood 7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times  The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife    

Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals.  Common misconceptions and fears surrounding perimenopause and menopause The wide range of symptoms, extending far beyond just hot flashes, with Tamson sharing that there can be 34 plus symptoms. Crucial information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options. The vital role of lifestyle changes. And so much more.   

Are you feeling overwhelmed, or distracted—unable to be fully present? Maybe you’re caught in worry, struggling to rest, or feeling anxious about the state of the world? Do you crave more ease, control peace and balance in your day-to-day life? LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services. 

How good are you at the skill of validation? What is validation, and what isn’t? What are its benefits, and how do you actually validate someone? What do people often misunderstand about this crucial, life-changing skill—and so much more? Should we validate positive or negative feelings? How do we determine what to validate? How can we calibrate our reactions to match someone’s distress? Simply put, validation shows that you are present, you understand, and you care. Remember, you don’t have to get it right all the time. You can always do a “do-over,” and perfection isn’t necessary. Get her book: Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off

Hello and welcome to a special new feature here on the podcast—the monthly recap! We’re trying something a little different, and we hope you’ll find it useful. We know that not everyone has time to listen to every episode, and honestly, I wouldn’t expect you to. Sometimes, just the title isn’t enough to know if an episode is right for you. That’s where this recap comes in! If you're a regular listener and want to join me for a future recap, I’d love to have you! Just reach out and let me know—I’m always looking for new voices to join the conversation. JANUARY EPISODES  Best Parenting Advice from 2024! Stop People Pleasing: How to Value Yourself and Your Needs with Amy Wilson Redefining Success: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Laura Gassner Otting Unlocking the Good Life: The Power of Psychological Richness with Lorraine Besser, PhD    

In the aftermath of stress, adversity and trauma people often fall into survival mode and become disconnected from their true authentic self. Dr. Thema Bryant, a president elect of the American Psychological Assosication on how we become disconnected from our self and how to reconnect to it.  In this episode we will unpack some of the internal and external signs of disconnection and offer you some tools to empower you to journey home to yourself.  We also talk about reparenting. A term I dislike, a concept I endorse. Reparenting yourself means recognizing what you lost or what you didn’t get as a child and beginning to give those things to yourself now.  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY  65: finding Authenticity, Meaning and Fulfillment  82: Are You Stuck in The Past?  84: Are You Living an Authentic Life?  90: Childhood Trauma: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self  140: In Search of The True Self 163: How to Make Peace with Your Past and heal Your Life 164: Becoming Your True Authentic Self Unapologetically  165: Bre

We all encounter problems and stressors over the course of the day. Some are more easily managed then others. But no matter where an experience lands on the continuum from mild to traumatic, understanding how the nervous system works is the path to finding the way back to regulation. Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma explains how we can learn about our nervous system so that we can befriend it.  SOME KEY POINTS What is neurocpetion The three main pathways: ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal Co-regulation Our nervous systems talk to one another, as they are social structures YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY Ep. 121: Resilient: how to Grow Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength and Happiness with Rick Hanson  Ep. 147: What Does Self-Care Really Mean with Anna Seewald  Ep. 152: How Trauma Gets Stuck IN Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon Ep. 187: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids  Ep. 245: 5 Simple Practices for Daily Happiness     

What happens inside of us as a result of trauma changes us. “When trauma hits, it affects all aspects of our life: our brain biology, emotions, memory, physical health, But above all-it alters our sense of self. It creates a permanent divide in our personal history-forever dividing it into 2 segments of Before and After.  Paul Conti, MD author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic on how trauma works and how we can heal from it.  3 types of trauma The role of shame in trauma The role of the limbic system First steps towards healing The importance of creating a coherent narrative  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY 292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Dick Schwatz 290: Alarmed Aloneness with Sarah Peyton 246: Healing Relational Trauma with Dr. NIma 241: How to Cultivate Self-Love with Nathalie Ellies  203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with james Gordon, MD BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE SHOW 1. With your support we can continue the production of the podcast uninterruptedly. You can choos

SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join 21 exisiting memebers who contribute $121 towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

Renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté on trauma and healing in a toxic culture. He is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development.  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Ep. 289: Developing Mind-Body Tools for Resilience with Rebekkah LaDayne  Ep.292: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dick Schwartz, PhD Ep. 260: Parenting with Presence with Dr. Dan Siegel  Ep. 203: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma with James Gordon, MD Ep. 326: Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana Ep. 306: The Invisible Epidemic of Trauma with Paul Conti, MD Ep.332: The Science of Stuck and Trauma Healing with Britt Frank Ep. 314: The 6 Critical Needs of Children with Anna Seewald  Ep. 313: Reconnecting to Your Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant