Grow Up

MY SHORTEST EPISODE EVER! Can you believe it?! Enjoy this quick episode in which cleaning out my car leads to an analogy for the way we honor ourselves while living in survival mode. Let's talk about rolling with life's many twists and turns and how to lower demands on ourselves when we realize the old narrative no longer serves us. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

I'M BACK!!!! Holy moly - that was a very long, unplanned hiatus! SO happy to be recording again! Thanks for being here. There truly is no better way to kick it back off than with this incredible conversation with parent coach & author, Amanda Diekman. Amanda walks us through the "low demand" lifestyle and the JOY that comes right along with it. She helps us understand the difference between "hard" and "too hard" when posed with the question, "when should I push and when should I accommodate?" Yes, this episode is long, but it's also packed so FULL of Amanda's grace and wisdom as she demonstrates these game-changing, low-demand concepts! You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   You can follow Amanda's work on her Instagram account, @lowdemandamanda, and via her website, www.amandadiekman.net. Check out her website for two FREE guides: "10 Affirmations for Parents of PDAers" and "Low Demand Partnering Mini-Course"   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

We're talkin' BRAIN SCIENCE! Dr. Sarah Bren, psychologist and mom of two, gives us the rundown on Polyvagal Theory and how to navigate in times of dysfunction. We learn about being in "the red" or "the blue" in an attempt to better understand ourselves, our triggers, and help support our children during their big feelings. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   You can find more of Dr. Bren's work on her website drsarahbren.com, her Instagram account @drsarahbren, and through her podcast Securely Attached with Dr. Sarah Bren.   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

In this episode we get to know Transformational Coach Dayna Ciarfalia. As she outlines the significant traumas in her past, she offers incredible insight into her own personal healing journey and reparenting. We touch on some heavy topics like parentification, generational trauma, complex trauma, abandonment, and enmeshment. Talking with Dayna is relatable and instantly feels like the warmth and ease of chatting with an old friend. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   You can find more about Dayna's work through her Linktree https://linktr.ee/conscioushealingmamas, or her Instagram account @the.conscious.healing.mama   Join the conversation - please reach out! Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

In this long overdue episode I reveal some every day struggles that have been making "showing up" extra challenging for me lately. Personal circumstances in conjunction with major societal tragedies have all added up and feel so heavy. As we grieve, let's also talk about the beautiful polarity that can be revealed during the hardest moments. Let's talk "helpers." You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

It felt inappropriate and insignificant to discuss anything other than the heaviness, despair and grief we are collectively feeling after the Uvalde, Texas tragedy in the USA less than one week ago. It feels particularly horrifying when we consider the ages of most victims, while also adding to the weight of other current events (2+ years into a deadly pandemic, a war in Ukraine, divisive political climate, countless attacks on women and BIPOC as well as gender identity and sexuality... the list goes on.) In this episode I invited early childhood educator, mother, and good friend, "Ms. Katie" to offer her expertise through the eyes of both a teacher and a parent. It is a heavy but necessary conversation in this day and age. You ready? It's time to GROW UP.   *Trigger warning: school shootings, gun violence, mass murder   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

It's incredible how much growth can happen during the every day moments. In this episode, I am sharing a little look at life as of late and all the BIG insights these "little" moments are bringing. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Let's dive into the world of neurodivergence alongside expert, coach, and podcast host Michele Portlock of Navigating the Spectrum! Michele brings her wealth of knowledge as well as her own personal experience as parent to three neurodiverse children to the table during our conversation. It is so important to understand the world of neurodiversity not only to better support our children, but also to expand our own awareness and become stronger allies. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   You can find more of Michele's work on her website www.micheleportlock.com, @navigating.the.spectrum on Instagram, or on her podcast Navigating the Spectrum with Michele Portlock.   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Let's pick right back up where we left off in Episode 15! In this episode I share listener Emily's detailed journey into motherhood as we dissect trauma and the way it can shatter our innocence and fantasies of the future. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   *Trigger warning: birth trauma, medical trauma, genetic testing, high risk pregnancy, fetal abnormalities, medical complexities, car accident   Grab your spot in the "Right From the Start" course here! https://yourparentingmojo.com/rightfromthestart/?oprid=1774&ref=11078   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

A special, bonus episode featuring Kelty of Upbringing. Tune in as we talk about being in the early throes of motherhood with our babies, their BIG personalities, and their plentiful needs! Kelty gives listeners a brief overview of their incredible new offering — the “Right From The Start” baby course! This is the course I needed as a new mom, and I am so excited to share it with you too! You ready? It's time to GROW UP! Grab your spot here!  https://go.yourparentingmojo.com/t?orid=11078&opid=17 Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Grab your tissues and join me as I walk down memory lane... or, in this case, the hallways of the NICU. Let's rewind the clock 5ish years as I recall my rocky pregnancy and traumatic transition into motherhood. Buckle up! You ready? It's time to GROW UP! * Trigger warning: birth trauma, medical trauma, abortion, miscarriage, genetic testing, high risk pregnancy   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Time to suit up and ride the meltdown wave! Follow along as I detail the biggest sensory meltdowns my neurodivergent son has had to date and how I fumbled my way through. I'll touch on triggers, sensory components, post-pandemic social life, and child brain development. Each emotional wave has offered opportunities for fresh insight, grace, and personal growth and I'm more than happy to share! You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Better late than never, right?! The brain injury I sustained a few weeks ago gave way to tremendous insight about unhealthy patterns of self-sabotage. Just like Humpty Dumpty, I broke my head... but it also helped to crack open my tough outer shell. Where we crack is also where we can let the light in and I am so grateful for the insights. Let's dive in! You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Let's dive into chronic pain and the mind-body connection with therapist and coach, Anna Holtzman! Join us as we share our personal struggles with chronic pain and discuss the role toxic societal norms play in the expression of feelings. Talking with Anna feels like an epic therapy session and a hug from an old friend all wrapped into one. Her journaling prompts speak right to the soul. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   You can follow Anna's work on her Instagram account, @anna_holtzman, and take her free quiz, "Why the *bleep* am I still in pain?" here: linktr.ee/annaholtzman   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Listen as I try to contain my "fangirl-ing" while interviewing the ladies of Upbringing. Join us as we talk about what it means to respectfully parent for sanity and social change. Hannah and Kelty break down their RESIST approach for parenting sensitive and strong-willed children and get us to think outside of the "control toolbox." This conversation will surely leave you inspired to step into a new, more connected way of parenting. It's time to GROW UP!    Link to Upbringing's FREE Strong-Willed Mini Guide: http://www.upbringing.co/shop/spirited   Join the Upbringing on their website at https://www.upbringing.co/, @upbringing.co on Instagram, or on Upbringing podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Right along with big struggles come BIG lessons! Gently raising a neurodiverse, spirited toddler is mostly playing the "long game", but when you actually get to see small pay offs in real-time? Wow! What a rewarding feeling! This episode packs perspective and insight with little shimmers of silver lining even during hard times. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Get ready to laugh right along with my husband, Tom, & I during this light-hearted Q&A episode! We're ringing in the new year (and Tom's birthday) with a few drinks, a few MORE curse words, and some raw insight into your questions about parenthood & partnership. Let's dive in! You ready? It's time to GROW UP!    Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Let's talk about... ANXIETY! This episode features an interview with Erica Z. of @therapywitherica. Join us as we dive into common struggles surrounding mental health. Erica shares  valuable insights and strategies to support not only our children, but also ourselves with stress and anxiety. It's time to GROW UP! You can follow Erica's work on her website at https://therapywithericaz.com, @therapywithericaz on Instagram, or on Therapists Who Brunch podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.   Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Parenting struggles find me navigating major overwhelm with my spirited 4 year old! In this episode we talk about lovingly showing up for our children while they're exhibiting stress behaviors and aggression. An email from Emily gives an additional glimpse into life with a high needs toddler. You ready? It's time to GROW UP! Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

A vulnerable look into my own personal demons as I emotionally purge and reflect upon it later. Catch this real-life glimpse into what "doing the work" can look like. You ready? It's time to GROW UP!   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

This episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Froyen of The Balanced Parent Podcast. Join us for a candid conversation about inner child work and what it means to be a conscious parent. It's time to GROW UP! You can follow the work of Dr. Froyen on www.laurafroyen.com, @laurafroyenphd on Instagram, or The Balanced Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Bottling time and an attempt to cement memories in my mind. A reminder to stay grounded and find inspiration and gratitude in life's everyday (but magical) moments. It's time to GROW UP! Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

Deep dive into some of my past trauma in this vulnerable, emotional episode. Listener Sara shares her experience with grief and the loss of her twin brother. I hit on topics surrounding medical trauma, anxiety, navigating a pandemic, and traumatic birth experiences. Let's talk about grief! It's time to GROW UP.   Join the conversation - please reach out!   Instagram: @grow.up.ig   Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

In this episode I talk all about expectations! I talk about re-evaluating our well-laid plans in order to live more authentically in the present moment. Learning how to flip the script of how we imagined life, ourselves, or our children would be and, instead, embrace what is. It's time to GROW UP! Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com

WELCOME! In this episode you will get to know a bit about me, my journey, & what has led me to this space. I tell some personal stories & recount the lessons learned. I discuss respecting & trusting our children & stepping up the the plate to become our highest selves. It's time to GROW UP!  Join the conversation - please reach out! Instagram: @grow.up.ig Email: thegrowuppod@gmail.com  

GROW UP!! A down-to-earth podcast challenging caregivers to do the tough inner work to respectfully raise resilient and emotionally intelligent little ones.