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Feel like you’re in survival mode in this season of parenthood? Is parenting no longer enjoyable and you’re so far from where you want to be as a parent? I’ve been there, and others have, too. You’re not alone.Parental Seasons is a weekly podcast that dives deep into various parenting hiccups and how to get out of survival mode and into thriving - both you and your child.

Michelle Manning-Osborn


    • Sep 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Episode 36: Single Conscious Parenting with Jen Gallagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 35:31


    I sit down with Jen Gallagher, a co-parenting coach to discuss how you can consciously co-parent when separated or divorced. You can find her on Instagram at @singleparentingsolutions.Go to https://betterhelp.com/conscioushippiemama for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsoredVisit my NEW website at www.conscioushippiemama.com and sign up for my conscious parenting course, It's Not You, It's Me: A Guide to Conscious Parenting and join our premium membership community The Conscious Village.Jen's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 35: Screentime with @MindandChild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 37:17


    I sit down with Jordana and Erin, two child psychologists to chat about screentime. How much is too much? How do you know? What can you do to wean off? You can find them on Instagram at @mindandchild.Go to https://betterhelp.com/conscioushippiemama for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsoredVisit my NEW website at www.conscioushippiemama.com and sign up for my conscious parenting course, It's Not You, It's Me: A Guide to Conscious Parenting and join our premium membership community The Conscious Village.Mind and Child's InstagramFollow me on InstagramQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 34: How to Conscious Parent Teens with Elise Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 28:55


    I sit down with Elise Knox, a parenting coach for teens to chat about how to switch to conscious parenting in the adolescent and teenage years if you were not previously doing it before. You can find her on Instagram at @eliseknoxconnectioncoach.Go to https://betterhelp.com/conscioushippiemama for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsoredElise's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 33: Conscious Pregnancy with Hehe Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 31:35


    I sit down with Hehe, a doula and owner of The Birth Lounge App to chat about being a conscious birther and how to start being a conscious parent before your baby arrives. You can find her on Instagram at @tranquilitybyhehe.Go to https://betterhelp.com/conscioushippiemama for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsoredHehe's InstagramFollow me on InstagramPandemic parents and children need support like never before!Delayed social-emotional development of children is a “long COVID” symptom.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 32: Conscious Parenting Isn't Working?! With Erin Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 35:28


    I sit down with Erin, a conscious parenting coach, to chat about being a conscious parent and if we ever feel like conscious parenting isn't working. You can find her on Instagram at @itstheconsciousmom.Go to https://betterhelp.com/conscioushippiemama for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. #sponsoredErin's InstagramFollow me on InstagramPandemic parents and children need support like never before!Delayed social-emotional development of children is a “long COVID” symptom.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 31: Double and Triple Triggered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 15:39


    This week, I talk about how triggers can compound, leading to an even BIGGER parent meltdown and how we can prevent and work through them.

    Episode 30: Fear and Showing Up Anyways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 20:00


    This week, I talk about how we are letting fear affect how we show up in our world and in our parenting and what to do to fix it.

    Episode 29: Conscious Parenting with Joline (@MindfulMess.Mom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 50:45


    I sit down with Joline, a conscious parenting coach, to chat about being a conscious parent and a conscious parenting influencer. You can find her on Instagram at @mindfulmess.mom.Joline's InstagramFollow me on InstagramChase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Library Fairy - Kids' Stories and Folktales!Enchanting and fun stories for kids crafted with love, while enhancing literacy skills.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 28: Triggers, Sharing, and Power with Ashley Seling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 46:35


    I sit down with Ashley Seling, a conscious parenting coach, to chat about being triggered as a parent, your inner child, your kids' triggers, sharing, and power struggles. You can find her on Instagram at @ashleyseling.Ashley's InstagramFollow me on InstagramStuck in the Weeds of Your Business?Running a business brings problems and more problems - listen for solutions and strategiesListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Weiss AdviceLearning from the Best in Real Estate, Business, and Beyond. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 27: Camping with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 40:09


    This week, my husband and I talk about how we got into camping with our children, our camper set up, and answer some questions we get about the process. 

    Episode 26: Intentional Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 26:27


    This week, I discuss intentional time: something that I've been experiencing a difficult season with recently. I talk about owning a small business, being a SAHM, being an influencer all at the same time and how I'm managing it all.Mindset Mentor Podcast (Explicit Language so maybe not listen around your kiddos)Productivity Playlist 1Productivity Playlist 2Guided Mediation PlaylistFollow me on InstagramReality Life with Kate CaseyThree times a week I interview directors, producers, and stars from unscripted television.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 25: Happiness and Fun with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 40:13


    I sit down with Mike Rucker, organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of the forthcoming book The Fun Habit (Atria, 2023)  to chat happiness and how to be a fun parent. You can find him on Instagram at @thewonderoffun.Mike's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 24: Reactions and Teens with Elise Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 40:16


    I sit down with Elise Knox, a parenting coach for teens to chat about how to gain trust and manage your reactions with your children. You can find her on Instagram at @eliseknoxconnectioncoach.Elise's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 23: Family Sleep with Liz Harden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 58:15


    I sit down with Liz Harden, a sleep consultant to chat about sleep for the whole family.You can find her on Instagram at @littledippersleep.Liz's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 22: Infertility, IVF, and Influencing with Michelle Burr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 61:09


    I sit down with Michelle Burr, a mommy influencer, friend, and one of my clients, to chat about her journey with infertility and IVF.  TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss infertility and miscarriage, so listen at your own discretion if those things are triggering to you.You can find her on Instagram at @michelleburrtx.Michelle's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 21: Conscious Daddy with My Husband

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 59:19


    I sit down with my husband, Drew, to chat about how we started conscious parenting, how it has worked for him, and what it's like being married to a parenting influencer. Follow me on Instagram

    Episode 20: Power Struggles with Wendy Snyder

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 47:49


    I sit down with Wendy Snyder, a connection-based parenting coach and mom to chat about power struggles between you and your kid(s). You can find her on Instagram at @freshstartwendy.Wendy's InstagramMore From WendyFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 19: Two Mellow Mamas with Kaitlyn Sapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 71:45


    I sit down with Kaitlyn Sapp, a parenting coach and mom to chat all things conscious parenting, my current struggles, and our social media presence. You can find her on Instagram at @themellowmama.Kate's InstagramKate's YouTube ChannelKate's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 18: Sibling Rivalry with Crystal Haitsma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 36:42


    I sit down with Crystal Haitsma, a parenting coach and mom to discuss how to handle sibling rivalry. You can find her on Instagram at @the.parenting.coach.Crystal's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 17: Intentions with Tommy Geary "The Dad Coach"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 51:19


    I sit down with Tommy Geary to discuss intentions in parenting and how to maximize your time and connection with your kids. You can find him on Instagram at @tommyweembark.Tommy's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 16: Threats and Punishments with Ashley Ladouceur

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 44:00


    I sit down with Ashley Ladouceur to discuss what threats and punishments and how to move away from them in your parenting. You can find her on Instagram at @greatparenting_journey.Ashley's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 16: Boundaries with Julia Kristina, MA Psych

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 56:43


    I sit down with Julia Kristina to discuss what boundaries are, how to set them with your kids, and how to enforce them. You can find her on Instagram at @juliacounsellor or her Youtube channel linked below!Julia's YoutubeJulia's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 15: "Getting" Your Partner Onboard with Danielle Bettmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 39:37


    I sit down with Danielle Bettmann AGAIN to discuss how to have the hard discussion of parenting differences and how you can navigate when you coparent is open to changing their approach and if they are not. You can find her on Instagram at @parent_wholeheartedly or https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/Danielle's InstagramDanielle's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 14: Meltdowns, Tantrums, and Siblings with Myla Leinweber B.Ed M.Ed PCI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 54:02


    I sit down with Myla Leinweber B.Ed M.Ed PCI AGAIN to discuss the difference between meltdowns, tantrums, and what to do when you have multiple kids going through them at the same time. You can find Myla on Instagram at @joyful.parents or www.parentcoaching.kartra.com.Myla's InstagramMyla's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 13: Spicy Kids and Spicy Parents with Mary Van Geffen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 42:50


    I sit down with Mary Van Geffen, a parenting coach for "Spicy Kids"  to discuss how to navigate parenting a spicy kid and what to do if you're a spicy parent. You can find her on Instagram at @maryvangeffen.Crystal's InstagramUPCOMING CLASS LINKhttps://maryvangeffen.teachable.com/p/shift-your-parentingShift Your Parenting: Preparing for the Teen Years with Mary Van GeffenSaturday, February 26 at 8:30 am pst.Registration opens on Valentine's DayFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 12: True Self Care with Crystal Haitsma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 36:14


    I sit down with Crystal Haitsma, a parenting coach and mom to discuss what true self care looks like in parenthood. You can find her on Instagram at @the.parenting.coach.Crystal's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 11: Triggered! with Emily Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 38:41


    I sit down with Emily Maze, a parenting coach and mom to discuss triggers in parenthood and how to navigate them. You can find her on Instagram at @emilymaze.motherhood.Emily's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 10: Gentle Parenting Autism with Kayla Monville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 24:26


    I sit down with Kayla Monville, a children's book author and mom of two kids on the spectrum to discuss how gentle parenting can be adapted for specific needs and her book. You can find her on Instagram at @reasofsteeleautism.Kayla's InstagramKayla's BookFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 9: Mom Life & Social Media with Renee Reina, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 64:50


    I sit down with Renee Reina, PhD to discuss motherhood and being an influencer. You can find her on Instagram at @reneereina_ TikTok, or her podcast The Mom Room.Renee's InstagramFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 8: Tantrums with Danielle Bettmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 51:52


    I sit down with Danielle Bettmann to discuss tantrums and what to do to regulate yourself so that you can regulate your child's emotions. You can find her on Instagram at @parent_wholeheartedly or https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/Danielle's InstagramDanielle's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 7: Kid's ADHD and Anxiety with The Childhood Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 48:44


    I sit down with Lori & Katie of The Childhood Collective to discuss ADHD and anxiety in children and how we can adapt gentle parenting to kids diagnosed.  You can find them on Instagram at @thechildhoodcollective or https://thechildhoodcollective.com/The Childhood Collective's InstagramThe Childhood Collective WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 6: Autism & Gentle Parenting with Molly Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 53:34


    I sit down with Molly Johnson, Autism Consultant, to discuss autism and how we can adapt gentle parenting to kids diagnosed.  You can find Molly on Instagram at @theautismconsultant or https://www.theautismconsultant.us/linkinbio.Molly's InstagramMolly's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 5: Postpartum Rage with Dr. Sylvia K

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 55:27


    I sit down with Dr. Sylvia K to discuss how we survived the season of Postpartum Rage. You can find Dr. Sylvia K on Instagram at @drsylviak or https://drsylviak.com/.Dr. Sylvia K's InstagramDr. Sylvia K's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 4: Picky Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 50:27


    I sit down with Kim Slack, a registered dietitian and picky eater parent coach to discuss how we can survive the season of picky eating, what you can do to help your picky eater try new things, and everything in between. You can find Kim on Instagram at @kids.food.exposure.dietitian or www.on-your-table.com.Follow me on Instagram

    Episode 3: Restitution and Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 36:57


    I sit down with Myla Leinweber B.Ed M.Ed PCI to discuss how we can teach our children about apologizing and how we can apologize to our kids. You can find Myla on Instagram at @joyful.parents or www.parentcoaching.kartra.com.Follow me on Instagram

    Episode 2: Inner Child Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 34:26


    I sit down with Evelyn Huynh to discuss inner child healing, generational trauma, and how our past can hinder how we parent. You can find Evelyn on Instagram at @evolvewithevelyn,  www.evolvewithevelyn.com or check out her podcast, "Evolve with Evelyn". Resources:It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle *Affiliate Link*Evelyn's WebsiteFollow me on Instagram

    Episode 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 20:08


    Welcome to Parental Seasons - a podcast that aims to help you survive and thrive every difficult season of parenthood. In this episode, I talk about how I started with gentle parenting, how I grew my Instagram following and my own childhood.

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