I think it’s fair to say that anger can build up fast for anyone, especially tired and overworked parents. But the truth is that anger isn’t the enemy, but rather a signal of a host of other emotions. The good news is that we can learn to change the way we respond to triggers. In today’s clip, Dr. Joe Dispenza dives into practical ways to pause, recognize what’s going on, and shift our response to create a completely different outcome.
Read MoreIn a culture obsessed with success, goals, and independence, it’s no wonder stress and anxiety are so prevalent. But what if we could transform our stress into something that actually benefits us?
Today’s clip with Dr. Alia Crum, a leading expert on mindset and psychology at Stanford, will show us how to reframe stress to fuel our growth, rather than drain us.
Read MoreAs parents, we work hard to provide the safest and best products for our kids, from the food they eat to the products we put on their skin—which is why today’s conversation with Bethany McDaniel is so important. As the founder of Primally Pure and a mom of three, she focuses on a holistic approach to life and parenting. We discuss why it matters that we limit the chemicals and dyes our bodies come in contact with, and how to find renewal in small things when we reconnect with the natural world.
Read MoreWith all the things we have to do as parents and as adults, it seems like we never have enough time to stop and enjoy where we are. But the truth is that being fully present and engaged can actually transform how we experience time—when we focus on what we love, it brings joy into those moments and creates a ripple effect on every aspect of our lives.
Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA and a leading expert on time and happiness, shares how we can shift from merely managing our time to fully embracing it. How will you make the most of the time you have with your kids while they’re still kids?
Read MoreToday’s guest is Nathalie O’Donald, a remarkable woman whose passion to empower others led her to create the Wellthy Mom blog. She believes that “wellthy” starts within and is reflected in intentional choices that foster well-being in every area of life.
Our conversation covers a lot of ground, from motherhood to entrepreneurship, self-care, and personal growth. She explains that motherhood was never meant to put a period in your life, but rather a comma. Mothers aren’t supposed to be martyrs, but instead examples of how to live a good and fulfilling life. Nathalie’s words remind us that we are called to walk the talk, because our kids will emulate what we do more than what we say.
Read MoreBryan Saint-Louis is a speaker and leadership coach who is on a mission to help adults empower today’s youth through radical empathy. Our conversation explores the challenges any adult faces in cultivating meaningful connection with the youth in their life, along with practical strategies for nurturing empathy through everyday actions and conversations. He explains that it’s never too late to create a supportive and understanding environment where children feel seen, heard, and valued. By giving them choices and a voice, we can empower today’s kiddos.
Read MoreWith the shift into summer, it’s important to get back to the basics of creating a wellness routine. Today we’re talking about what a digital detox can do for you, from the reasons behind it to the steps you’ll need to take to make it happen. It might be easier than you think, and the benefits of reconnecting with the world around you can have a lasting impact on you, as well as your kids.
Read MoreDana Malstaff is the founder of Boss Mom and creator of Nurture to Convert. She’s a mom, author, speaker, and podcaster who believes that too many brilliant moms are struggling to grow their businesses while balancing all that is required to be a good mom, partner, and woman. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including how starting a business forces you to confront your insecurities and limiting beliefs, and how showing up to all of life right now (especially your own pursuits outside of motherhood) can set the stage for your kids to see what it looks like to live a life of growth and meaning.
Read MoreThe secret is out we don’t really know what we’re doing - “Parents are only people that had kids!”
Truly, I think teenagers have it rough because they’re going through massive developmental changes, which is similar to parents navigating their kiddo as well as their own personal changes throughout the parenting journey.
Bottom line, we all need MORE SUPPORT + MORE GRACE because it’s pretty stressful at times.
We also have limitations and blind spots - or crazy spots as @lisa.damour calls them - which makes it easy to get wrapped up in our own heads, leaving us feeling stuck or alone.
As adults, we need people to both call us out on our craziness and be our biggest fan—and our teenagers are no different. They also need to be seen, understood, and accepted.
Dr. Lisa Damour shares why it’s important to recognize and talk about our “crazy spots,” and how to actually help our kiddos mature, rather than simply age into adolescence and adulthood.
Why is it so hard to make friends as adults?
Maybe it’s because you’re not always in situations where you automatically meet people in the same life stage as you. But also, maybe it’s because you close yourself off, quick to judge others and afraid of being judged yourself, and unwilling to take a chance.
Building community takes time, not to mention vulnerability.
Today, motivational speaker Lisa Nichols reminds us that kindness matters, and being receptive to new friendships could actually change your view of yourself and of the world. You just have to be open to it.
Read MoreSometimes you need to be reminded that YOU matter, and that the way you choose to face each day matters. You want to teach your kiddo how to filter through the noise of life and put themselves in circles that inspire and encourage them to grow—but the only way to do that is to model it through your own attitude. Motivational speaker Keith Harrell will fire you up as he explains that it’s up to you to create your own environments that fill you and foster positivity. How will you choose to approach each day?
Read MoreWhat things in your life feel unfair and cause you to get worked up? We all have those triggers—and in those moments, it’s easy to feel powerless. But what if we shifted the narrative by changing our own reaction, instead of being angry at what can’t be changed? Author and speaker Hal Elrod explains that while we can’t always change our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we respond, and that can change our entire experience of life. It is in those moments that we create space for more beautiful things to grow in us and in our kids.
Read MoreDo you ever lose sight of the end game? Sometimes as parents, we focus on the short game—grades, extracurricular activities, and how to fix things immediately for our kids. But does that actually serve them well as they grow into adulthood?
Dr. Madeline Levine, a psychologist with 40 years experience, explains that kids don’t need us to fix everything. They actually need adaptability, mental agility, curiosity, collaboration, tolerance for failure, resilience and optimism. And how do they learn those skills? By watching how we handle life and how we trust them to handle it well too.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you manage life well…until the small people in your life don't want to go along with your plans? That’s when the heat turns on, when they find the most inopportune moments to lose it. But the truth is that their cries and outbursts are a way to be seen and heard.
Parenting educator Lael Stone nudges you back to your kids’ side, reminding you that your level of compassion and nurturing and how you regulate your emotions in these early years has an impact on who they become. You have the power in how you show up to teach either anxiety and depression, or kindness and compassion.
Read MoreWhat made you smile today?
If it’s tough to answer this, you’re not alone. We get overwhelmed with all the things of life—work, home, kids—that it’s easy to miss the small moments that would bring us joy.
Catherine Price is a science journalist and author who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. Surprisingly, her solution to stress, life, better parenting, and all the problems we face, is simple:
Catherine explains why this matters, how it affects our health, and how it’s a choice we make rather than an experience. If you need more happiness in your life, you won’t want to miss this.
Read MoreOur instinct as parents can be to hold our kids tightly in order to protect and guide them into the life we want for them. Sadly, such a tight rein can squash their unique traits—pieces of them that should be celebrated and allowed space to learn and grow in their own way.
In a society that likes to point out weaknesses and conform you to fit a specific mold, Marcus Buckingham wants to turn this thinking upside down by helping you (and your kiddos) to define strengths, innate tendencies, and personal loves.
In this clip, Buckingham shares the extremes of his own experiences, from his ex-wife and son’s involvement in a college admissions scandal, to his own childhood filled with space to become his own person.
Read MoreDo you find yourself sometimes blaming your current unhappiness and dissatisfaction on past choices? While that’s a common sentiment, regret can actually have a positive effect on your life. The trick is to find the gift in your regret, and learn from it as you move forward. Author Dan Pink has collected over 16,000 regrets from people around the globe, and today he shares the four core regrets we all face, and explains how to transform your regrets into a life you enjoy more.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to create good habits? We think that if we can find enough motivation and discipline, we should be able to accomplish our goals. The problem? We think we have to go big or go home—and so we set ourselves up for failure.
B.J. Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford, explains why tiny habits are the key to changing your life. It comes down to creating triggers based on existing behaviors. We have the power to reprogram our brains one small positive step at a time—whether it’s doing daily push ups, or finding our calm in the midst of difficult parenting.
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Read MoreAs July wraps up, let’s take a moment to honor Social Wellness Month. Your personal well-being and connection network is important for not only your health, but the health of your family. Scientists are finding that the strength of your community can have powerful effects not only on your health, but can also influence your biology, lengthen your life, and improve your overall well-being.
Dr. Chelsea Shields, a biosocial anthropologist, will explain social wellness in detail, and why it’s crucial that you take daily steps toward community and relationships. She shares three simple tips to move toward healthy social wellness.
Read MoreEven with a 4-month baby in her arms during our interview, K. Domiana Ndour emanates an authentic and grounding presence. She’s not only a wife and mom of three, but also a retired pro basketball player, two-time best-selling author, somatic healer, coach, international speaker, certified yoga instructor and educator. She’s on a mission to equip busy moms like you and me with the tools to self-heal and regulate emotions, all while breaking the cycle of burnout and overwhelm. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!
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