The Freedom Moms Podcast

As the culmination of my over 200 episodes, I wanted to share the MOST potent and actionable healing tips that I have… that you can start to use right now. Join me in my LAST episode ever of The Parenting Coach Podcast, and thanks for being here. If you're looking for more, join me in The Art of Shame-Free Living, my newest podcast venture, coming June 2nd, 2025. In this episode: What my new podcast is all about (find links to all platforms below!!)How shame is beneath everything! (Changing from: “Do I have shame?” To “Where is shame hiding for me?”) Journaling prompts, beliefs, ideas and more… to help you on your healing journey, that I've learned through the years.NEW PODCAST ALERT!! Welcome to The Art of Shame-Free Living… please take a second to listen to the trailer, and subscribe to the podcast, wherever you listen! Spotify HEREApple HERESubstack HEREYouTube HEREConnect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Now that you've noticed that shame is underneath SO much of what we deal with daily, you might be wondering… what now? This episode is for you. I take you through a subconscious practice to move the energy of shame, and promote healing… within 15 minutes, you'll feel much better. In this episode:How healing work is done through emotion work Sitting with discomfort and listening to the messages there for us I take us through a somatic practice to move through triggers, something you can do for you, over and over again Healing comes through the feeling (and changes you over time)NEW PODCAST ALERT!! Welcome to The Art of Shame-Free Living… please take a second to listen to the trailer, and subscribe to the podcast, wherever you listen! Spotify HEREApple HEREYouTube HERESubstack HERE Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Learning is circular… every turn around we learn something newer or deeper… life is a series of learning the same lessons over and over again, hopefully to more depth (or with a slightly different flavour)… thus we welcome our triggers, and know that there is a gift in them. As we “encounter”, or “meet with the adversary” we can grow, learn, and change who we are… finding more congruence in our being, lives, and relationships. In this episode: How triggers are the only thing keeping us stuck from parenting (and being) how we want toHow to find your triggers and move through them (in a deeper way)What healing looks like in your life (how to know you're on the path)Encountering our own inner adversary, and coming out a changed personNEW PODCAST ALERT!! Welcome to The Art of Shame-Free Living… please take a second to listen to the trailer, and subscribe to the podcast, wherever you listen! Spotify HEREApple HEREYouTube HERESubstack HERE Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Wealth is much more than physical prosperity… it includes feelings of overflowing love, abundant time, and success that you feel on the inside, not just on the outside. The feeling of wealth is what creates more. We are the creators of wealth and can intentionally allow ourselves to receive more through our energy. If this topic interests you, and you want to deep dive into it with me, and a small group, join the interest list HERE. In today's episode you'll hear: The block to manifestation is self-worth, and the amplifier is being in receiving energyWhat “Having” energy is (and how to create more wealth with your mind, not your actions)Creating your reality through your thoughts, including more wealth in all areas of lifeHarvesting the power of impossible mathAttention vs intention: how to not smother your manifestationsBooks I suggested: The HavingAs a Man ThinkethConnect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Over the last 4+ years of this podcast I have spoken about connection-based parenting, what's blocking us, and how to move through those blocks. I have noticed my perspective and beliefs change towards my kids, and about parenting, and I feel very differently than I used to. I want to share my last little (and big) insights about parenting, and where I'm at now, and why it's precisely what the next generation needs. In the episode today: What attachment parenting, conscious parenting, and gentle parenting are (and what they have in common) How my parenting has changed and morphed over the years, and what I think is missing in the parenting conversation How intuition in us, and forming it in our kids, is the change we want to see in the next generation Are you interested in a virtual retreat on Intuitive Parenting? If so, please email crystal@coachcrystal.ca with the words: INTUITIVE PARENTING INTEREST LIST---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Feeding our kids has much more to do with relationship and connection- than it does with actual food. Connected and supportive family meals can be super simple, but lead to deep relationships, higher literacy and better digestion. Tune into our conversation on the podcast today, as I interview Dr. Deborah Macnamara, a Developmentalist and founder of Kid's Best Bet Counselling who makes sense of kids for the adults responsible for raising them.   She "translates developmental science into practical love” according to Gabor Maté, through her work as a counselor, author, teacher, and researcher.In this episode: How feeding kids (and fussy eating) is so much more than just foodThe best non-food food book ever written: NourishedThe surprising bits of food research that Dr Macnamara discovered as she dealt with her own picky eaters, and how it impacts relationships The 3 ingredients you want to include in your meals (hint: none of them are food) How to care for and connect with your kids through nourishing them Connect with Dr Macnamara: Facebook- Dr. Deborah MacNamaraTwitter- @debmacnamaraIG- HEREWebsite:  www.gathertoeat.com---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

You have an awesome kid!! Truly. Once you see that, and fully believe it, it'll change everything. If we want to raise kids who are emotionally intelligent, self-trusting and resilient… one thing is clear: we can't just show them how to distract themselves from discomfort, which is what we see so often in the world. We must teach them how to be with their discomfort, deeply… and learn and grow from it. In today's episode: The first step: believing that your kid is awesomeThe purpose of discomfort, and how and why we want to increase our tolerance of it (in our kids and us) Intuition on the other side of discomfort“Be the change you want to see”, how to embody the skills that we want to teach our kids ---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HERE|Work with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Money has energy- and increasing our capacity to receive in one area of our life, increases all others too. If you want more wealth, more love, more connection, more fun… tapping into the energy of what you want is key. Tune into this conversation with me, and my own energy worker, Maren Rasmussen as we discuss all things energy. Maren is the owner of Living Awake with Maren. She is a certified life coach through The Life Coach School and has been doing energy work for 15 years and loves the beautiful gift she has to see energy and help her clients shift and change. Maren has witnessed the powerful combination of life coaching and energy work.In today's episode: What energy work is, and how Maren can see more than meets the eyeHow Maren cultivated her gift, and how it helps her clients What the energy of money and abundance looks like, and what we can do to receive moreConnect with Maren: Maren@livingawake.co (email) IG: @livingawakewithmaren---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

It takes less than a minute on social media to notice that there is a skill that is lacking in our world: critical thinking. It's not what you might think… sitting in a stuffy classroom, reading texts, thinking about them and deciding what's right or wrong. Critical thinking is MUCH deeper than that, and MUCH more important in our world today. If there is one skill you want to teach your teens today- this is it. Join Julie Bogart and I on the podcast this week for a fascinating conversation on what critical thinking is, and what it is not. Julie is known for her commonsense writing, critical thinking and home education advice. Her podcast and social media are wildly popular sources of support to weary, well-intentioned parents. Julie home educated her five children who are now globe-trotting adults. Today, Julie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.What we delve into today: Helping support writers in your home to love writing, and learn to express themselves in powerful ways What critical thinking is, and how it deepens self-awareness Sitting in the discomfort of opinions that are different than yours to increase your own growth How to foster critical thinking in your kids Connect with Julie! Books HEREOn IG HEREOn FB HEREBRAVE WRITER links HEREPodcast HERE---Connect with Crystal:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheelFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERE

Did you know that years ago our mouths were big enough to fit wisdom teeth comfortably? And that jaw growth has decreased significantly over the last 100 years? You'll be surprised to hear how jaw growth, mouth-breathing and behaviour in kids (including ADHD-like symptoms) are all interconnected. Today we chat with Dr. Ben Miraglia, a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and the United States Dental Institute, who has been in private practice for over 20 years. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Miraglia serves as the Chief Dental Officer at Toothpillow, a preventative, pre-orthodontic system designed to correct and support proper jaw development, promoting nasal breathing and preventing many health problems. Toothpillow addresses the root causes of misaligned teeth, often without the need for braces or tooth extraction. In today's conversation: How most children (and adults) have undersized jaws, and what you can do to grow your jaw Why mouth-breathing makes a difference in sleep, bedwetting, behaviour and more (and what to do about it) How braces only fix a symptom, and don't treat the cause (and don't often work long-term) 3 steps to start the healing process, starting at the root cause Dr Ben's Links: Toothpillow Instagram HEREDr. Ben Miraglia's Instagram HERE Website: https://www.toothpillow.com/**Use the code "Parenting Coach" to receive a complimentary evaluation from a highly trained Airway Dentist and $250 off treatment when you book between March 24th-31st, 2025 If you book outside of these dates, you'll still receive 50% off the consultation and $100 off treatment!Make sure to mention "Parenting Coach" in the referral section when booking**---Links to Crystal's work, to help on your own inner journey: Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

If you would like to learn more about non-attachment, head to my website and download my feelings wheel. When you do, I'll send you a couple of emails to help you use it :)www.coachcrystal.ca

Imposter syndrome is connected to our childhood, as so many things are… but there are a few truths that are important to know: You aren't stuck with imposter syndrome, just because you deal with it now… you can change; There are specific ways of parenting that can help prevent imposter syndrome in the next generation. Join Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin and I, as we discuss this important topic. Lisa is a licensed psychologist and executive coach. She earned her doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University. Her expertise on imposter syndrome is regularly sought after by the media, and she has appeared in outlets such as the Financial Times, the TODAY show, Good Morning America, Forbes, HuffPost, Refinery29, and more. In today's conversation you'll hear: What imposter syndrome is, and how it affects us (70-82% of people deal with it)Lisa's story of imposter syndrome and how it led her to stay in a toxic and harmful work environment (and how she got out of it). How to prevent imposter syndrome in the next generation of kids through shame-free parenting (and tips to help you start now). I can help you… 1:1 coaching for 12 months, deep diving into everything I talk about on the podcast each week: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracleConnect with Lisa: Website HEREInstagram: @smartparentingstrategies @drorbeaustinLinkedIn: HEREBook Links: Your Child's Greatness HEREOwn Your Greatness HERE---Links to Crystal's work, to help on your own inner journey: Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

Thoughts create our reality- but our beliefs shape everything. Our attachment to those thoughts, especially the ones about US and our identity matters most. As we do the work of non-attachment, recognize beliefs we hold, and shift them- we feel success on the inside and manifest it on the outside. In today's episode you'll hear: Why our beliefs matter so much, and how to tap into the subconscious ones (so much more than the regular “thought work”).What is blocking us from the success we want (and how to shift it).The Big Leap's Upper Limit Problem (and it's connection to shame work). Doing the inner work, “success is an inside job”.I would love to support you 1:1 over the next 12 months, deep-diving into everything I talked about today: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle---Links to Crystal's work, to help on your own inner journey: Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

I just came back from visiting our ‘adult' child and pondering on what has made our relationship successful and connected- and what helped with his readiness to move out. On the episode today I'll share 3 things that are integral to a healthy parent-child relationship, and how we can prep emotionally for them moving out- in a way that benefits them. In today's episode: Our story of a child moving out, and how the experience has been for all of us (you don't have to follow the typical stories you hear about hard phases of parenting). How to build trust in your child and their path (even in their mistakes and failures). How to separate in a healthy way (non-attachment here, one of my fave things to discuss) which leaves room for true connection- our goal. ---Links to Crystal's work, to help on your own inner journey: Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

Why is play so crucial, and what do our kids miss out when play is not prioritized? Is it important for us, as adults too? Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT, RPT-S, ECMHS is a nationally recognized play therapy expert and co-author (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson) of the new book -- THE WAY OF PLAY, and she joins me today to tackle these questions and more. In this episode: How to engage your kids in play, in a way that promotes connection and flow What kids learn from play, and how we can use play to teach them important life skills like empathy, boundaries, and managing conflict How play can be important for adults (and a healthy little rant from me about inner child healing) What skills and development kids miss when play isn't available to them Links to connect with Georgie: http://playstronginstitute.com/https://playstronginstitute.com/the-way-of-playIG HERE---Links to Crystals work, to help on your inner journey: Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HERE, The Art of Non-Attachment Workshop HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal, Burn This Book (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's Feelings Wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

If I were to write a parenting book THIS would be my thesis. It's one thing I find missing in the parenting sphere… what if we trusted our kids more? Why don't we? What was our childhood around trusting ourselves, our body, our wisdom… and how is that playing out in our own parenting? Join me today in this workshop-style episode, where we'll really get to the root of distrust, and learn why it's integral for a wholesome childhood. In today's episode: I announce that The Parenting Coach Podcast, after 200+ episodes and over 100,000 downloads is retiring (and why) We dig into trust in our own childhood, and what beliefs we might still be storing in our mind that block us from trusting our kids Trust energy is much more than actions or words, and our children FEEL it Our role in parenting, and what we can do to foster a healthy environment for our child-plant to grow. ----The Art of Non-Attachment REPLAY HEREIntuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

How do you balance kids' natural curiosity and imaginative play with the constantly evolving tech and screens? When is too early, or too late to give your teen or tween a smartphone? We dig into this important and necessary conversation today on the podcast with Andrea Davis from Better Screen Time. Andrea is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen-time-navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents take the slow tech road.In this episode: Teaching smart screen use to your teens and tweens in a healthy way, without shame or fearHow modelling our own tech use makes a difference in theirs Using your intuition when it comes to slow tech in your home, your plan doesn't have to look like others How to know if your tweens or teens are ready for a smartphone Building your child's internal filter, so you don't have to rely so heavily on external ones. Links to connect with Andrea: IG: @betterscreentimeAm I ready? Self-evaluation HEREBetter screentime goal templates HEREwww.betterscreentime.com----Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

The other day I was chatting with my teens about staying up late, and the thought came to me: “They don't rebel because they have nothing to rebel against”. I'm not advocating for boundary-less and teaching-less homes… but you may be surprised to hear that you can parent teens without the rebellion, and with a deep and connected relationship, that lasts long past teenage-hood, and throughout their lifetime. Let's start where I end the episode, “You'll never regret loving them more”- me. In today's episode: My teen years, and how relationship and emotional safety impacted my rebellious-ness How parenting teens doesn't need to be hard, and rebellion doesn't need to be part of the path The magic of connection, communication and trust in cultivating a great relationship with your teen “Kids do well if they can”- digging into what's happening below the surface of behaviour, instead of leaning into control (ie. rewards and punishments). How to believe and trust our teens, and in doing so increase our influence----Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and a somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HEREGet started on this work with daily practice in a journal (a great intro to mental and emotional wellness) HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

This fun episode is an interview with me! I get asked all the questions you might ask me too… what has your journey been like? How did you get where you are now? What do you do and how does it help people? You'll hear me help my friend and fellow coach, Sarah Bond, process through grief in a different way than you've likely heard before. Let's dig in! What we chat about today: Why I don't coach the same way that I used to, and what I found that has been more effective for me Why emotions need to be processed in the body, and not in the mindWe move through an inner child/somatic practice to help with grief… and it takes us in an expected, but beautiful direction. Choosing from abundance, instead of lack, to find your next area of growth… “healing is remembering” Connect with me:Intuitive Journaling Prompts HERE and another somatic meditation (Move through frustration in 15 minutes or less) HEREGet started on this work through a daily mindset practice from Coach Crystal- Journal HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

Kids are movers… they are meant to move, and their movement is always communicating to us. We can use this knowledge to help them through fears, worries and stressors, as we integrate both their brain and bodies. We can begin to view children as the wise souls that they are and believe that they know what their bodies need.  Join me in this conversation today with Dr. Lori Baudino, who has been a practicing clinician for over 20 years. Her work is grounded in the belief that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. Her work is helping to change the way we think about health and healing, and she is inspiring people all over the world to celebrate and move together! What we chat about today: Body language and non-verbal communication and how we can use our kids' typical “baseline” to see when things are going well, and when things are a little offHelping kids (and ourselves) through anxiety or other stressors, using body, movement and mindfulnessWhat a top-down approach is, and how to use a bottom-up approach too (with specific ideas that you can use to help your kids today!) Connect with Crystal:Get started on this work through a daily mindset practice from Coach Crystal- Journal HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's feelings wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel Connect with Dr Lori: Website: www.drloribaudino.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/drloribaudinoFacebook: www.facebook.com/drloribaudinoLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drloribaudinoHer books are HERE and HERE.

Ann Kelley (she/her) is a licensed psychologist specializing in couples therapy and relational work. She runs a clinical practice in Austin, Texas, and is a podcaster, writer, educator, and speaker. Dr. Kelley spent years supervising specialized trauma-informed therapy programs and was an expert in courts and media outlets. She co-authored "Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World" (HarperCollins, 2024), with her partner, Sue Marriott. In this episode: Co-regulation and co-dysregulation in our relationships (not just parent-child)How our childhood and history affect us (and what we can do about it) You're not “stuck” in your attachment, how developing and growing happens (our brains and nervous systems are plastic)Connecting back to our heart and our feelingsOur nervous system is a result of our childhood and can change over the lifespan De-pathologizing our reactions and bringing presence into the tough moments. Connect with her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/therapist_uncensored_podcast/Website: https://therapistuncensored.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinshrinks/Podcast: https://therapistuncensored.com/episodes-2/Get started on this work through a daily mindset practice from Coach Crystal- Journal HEREWork with Crystal 1:1: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle or in group: www.coachcrystal.ca/creationroomGrab your copy of Crystal's Feelings Wheel here: www.coachcrystal.ca/wheel

The Holidays can be hard. In past years I've dealt with intense soap-opera-esque family drama (we would have made a great reality TV show years ago). I wish I had the tools and awareness back then that I have now, but everything came in the timing it needed to. So, if you've stumbled across this podcast, maybe this is the timing that these ideas needed to come to you too. Links I mention in this episode: Moving through Frustration Meditation HERE, Intuitive Journaling HERE, Group Intuitive Coaching for 2025 HERE, 1:1 Coaching in The Miracle Year HERE. Other podcast episodes HEREIn this episode: Emotional regulation is feeling safe to feel any emotion in your body (not avoiding, resisting or acting out). Helping others through uncomfortable emotions by increasing your capacity for feelingsEmotions are messages that are trying to be seen and heard: tools for listening through words and listening through the body. ---Join me in my new 1:1 coaching container for 12 months, and see what kind of life you can create through intuition, manifestation and trust: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle

My healing journey included a ton of books, research, guides, teachers (and time) that all dropped in just when I needed them (less of self-help and more of a community project I guess!). I don't even recognize the self that I was 5 years ago- negative attachment patterns, emotional dysregulation, indecision and overwhelm. But even when I had changed so much of that 2-3 years ago, I was still stuck in “hustle” and tapped out of my own inner wisdom. Time doesn't heal all wounds- but time spent healing, heals. And my favourite reminder before you listen in: Healing is remembering… you aren't broken. You never were. Healing is the process of coming back to that Truth. Join me in my new 1:1 coaching container for 12 months, and see what kind of life you can create through intuition, manifestation and trust: www.coachcrystal.ca/miracle (I'm also closing down my one-off open coaching session hours starting in January. I have several still open for December HERE). In this episode: What my own childhood and teenage-hood looked like (and how I was driven by people-pleasing and external validation, without knowing it)My parenting and relationship journey: small shifts to big shifts, and how I saw a 180-degree difference in my kids' behaviours too. How CBT and thought-work based modalities only took me so far, the further inner work was needed to see real change (like how I don't EVER yell anymore, without trying!) Moving from hustle, marketing strategy and tactics and self-doubt in my business to intuition, manifestation and trust (everything is working out for my good).

What is possible in a year? How much have you changed over the last 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years? What else is possible? The part of healing that we talk about often is deconstruction around what's keeping you stuck and moving through that… but the other half is CREATION- making possible the kind of life you want, especially the seemingly impossible things. I share my formula for creation, so you can join me for your own Miracle Year (or coach with me through your Miracle Year HERE).   Join The Miracle Year HERERead more about non-possession HERERead more about Pretas/Gaki (The Hungry Ghost) HEREAmber Smith's Quiet Wealth book HEREIn today's episode: The formula for creating impossible-sounding things in your lifeStaying in gratitude and appreciation, while creating moreNon-attachment and non-possession from Buddhist philosophyWhat the miracle year is all about, and how to create your own miraculous yearBody, mind and soul: what do you want to create? (un-shaming your body, your food, your exercise, your relationships, your money creation, your business growth and your faith)

On this podcast, we love to talk about shame-free everything… It's easy to see how our parenting can trend toward shame, and I hope listening in has helped that change in little (or big) ways. If you grew up in a home where your body and food choices were a main focus and commented on often, you may wonder how to raise your child differently. Ditch the food and body shame in this episode with Nicole Cruz, RD, and me. Join our Shame Resiliency Seminar HEREGet started on this work through a daily mindset practice- Journal HEREJoin the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREListen to the bonus episodes on the podcast: www.coachcrystal.ca/blogConnect with Nicole: HEREWebsite HEREIn today's episode: What words around food, eating, and bodies create shame in our childrenHow we were raised affects how we interact with our food, and feeding ours kidsHow to teach kids to listen to their bodies How to manage things like allergies or food intolerances in a shame-free and fear-free wayHow kids are naturally intuitive when it comes to eating and foodAbout Nicole: Nicole Cruz founded Nourish Together, a shame-free approach to family nutrition that instills food and body trust. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of three, she combines her personal and professional experience to help parents raise confident eaters who can enjoy a variety of foods, listen to their body cues, and avoid obsessing over sweets or other ‘treats'. She believes that a healthy relationship with food is the foundation for lifelong ‘healthy' eating — and when we nourish together, we bring more joy and less stress to the table!

When we're triggered by our kids and trying to keep our cool… more is going on in our unconscious mind than what we are aware of. When we have the tools to work through what's going on under the surface, we can more easily show up as the shame-free parents that we want to be (and wish we had). Connect with Melissa: IG HERE, Website HEREJoin our Shame Resiliency Seminar HEREGet started on this work through a daily mindset practice- Journal HEREJoin the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREListen to the bonus episodes on the podcast: www.coachcrystal.ca/blogIn today's episode: What's really triggering us (so much more than just words)Hypnosis tips for parents (to use on ourselves in the midst of heavy times)Calming the nervous system within, so we can help our children calm theirsHow those around us live up to what we expect from them (and how shifting that can change them too)Melissa Tiers is a multi-award-winning author, lecturer, keynote speaker and hypnosis trainer. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis, co-founder of The Ethical Coaching Collective and creator of Coaching the Unconscious Mind. Melissa has earned three IMDHA Pen and Quill awards for her books, “Integrative Hypnosis: A comprehensive Course in Change”, “Keeping the brain in mind: Practical Neuroscience for Therapists, Coaches and Hypnosis Practitioners” and “Integrative Hypnosis for kids and teens: Playing for Change.”

Do you want to uncover how shame might be showing up in your relationships and life? It likes to hide in the sneakiest of places… feeling the need to correct others, getting defensive during arguments, passive-aggressive social media comments, and scrolling your phone for hours every evening. How is shame underneath all of that? Come and find out by tuning in to today's episode to hear a coaching call in action- and use what you hear for your own inner work. Join our Shame Resiliency Seminar HERE **NOTE: Date changed to Feb 2025Get started on this work through a daily mindset practice- Journal HEREJoin the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREListen to the bonus episodes on the podcast: www.coachcrystal.ca/blogIn today's episode: How shame can keep us stuck from relating to others in a way that feels good to us.How to notice when shame is under the surface of something bothering usHow to dig deep and find the shame, call it out, and move through it (shame resiliency)Our brand-new shame resiliency seminar for coaches, therapists and counsellors.

That not-enough-ness feeling that we all feel is called shame, and we can't run from it, avoid it or hope it will stop showing up for us. Shame is under the surface of our biggest triggers- and working through it will bring big change to your relationships, big emotions and life. Join our Shame Resiliency Seminar HEREGet started on this work through a daily mindset practice- Journal HEREJoin the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREToday you'll hear: How shame is under the surface of big emotions or “triggers” What to do to move us and our clients through shame (shame resiliency)You'll hear a coaching experience in real-time, as I help a mom move through frustration at her kids fighting and getting overwhelmed around food issues in her kids. Our brand-new shame resiliency seminar for coaches, therapists, and counsellors.  

Using research and knowledge about the brain, we can not only help parent our kids better, but help our kids develop their brains in ways that will benefit themselves, their future relationships and the world. Today you will hear my conversation with Dr Dan Siegel, who is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator, Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and over fifteen other books which have been translated into over forty languages. He was trained in attachment research and narrative analysis, focusing on how relationships shape our autobiographical ways of making sense of our lives and influence our development across the lifespan. Learn more about Dr. Siegel HERE and HERE and find his books HEREIn this episode we cover: The difference between the left and right brain, and how to parent effectively using knowledge about our kids' brains How to help our kids develop their upstairs brain, and know how to move them back upstairs when neededDr Siegel's hand model of the brain to help us remember the different parts of our brains (this will be helpful in all relationships, not just parenting) Mirror neurons and body language, how to separate between our own emotions, and the emotions we may be taking on from others Why teens and tweens need to push back against the norm (and resources and books to help in parenting teens and tweens) Get Your Copy of The Whole-Brain Child HEREConnect with Crystal: Join the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREGet started with teaching your child emotions, free feelings wheel HEREFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERECheck out all my fun parenting courses and programs here: www.coachcrystal.caGet tips, insights and support daily through IG right HERE

Our birth stories are inextricably linked to other areas of our lives, and as we recognize our own birthing stories (whether for good or bad) and choose to rewrite them, it can add confidence and peace to our parenting and motherhood. Nicole Lawrence is a mother, writer, visionary, and host of the podcast, Re:birth, with a mission to alchemize birth stories & the stories we bring to motherhood into fertile soil for evolving our mothering and our lineage. In this powerful episode we share: How our birth stories impacted us for good or bad How to re-write our stories (and recognize the impact they may have had) Nicole shares some beautiful stories of women who have re-written their stories and how it changes things for them How to prep for your upcoming birth on a soul level (and what your birthing plan can include to help this) Connect with Nicole: WEBSITE or IGConnect with Crystal: Join the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREGet started with teaching your child emotions, free feelings wheel HEREFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERECheck out all my fun parenting courses and programs here: www.coachcrystal.caGet tips, insights and support daily through IG right HERE

Join me as I chat with Wendy Snyder all about those extra spicy, extra tricky kids that we often call “strong-willed” and learn through her story, and mine, how to support your own strong-willed child better. Wendy is a mom of two, certified parenting educator & family life coach, who inspires parents to learn & grow through connection-based positive parenting strategies. In this episode: Wendy's story of her young daughter throwing her for a loop, and how it called into a new way of parentingWendy's growth and healing through parenting, and how she fosters her daughter's independence, without losing her mindFirm and compassionate ways to care for our little ones (and bigger ones)Connect with Wendy: Website HEREPodcast show: HEREInstagram: HEREYoutube: HEREFacebook: HEREConnect with Crystal: Join the next round of The Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREGet started with teaching your child emotions, free feelings wheel HEREFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERECheck out all my fun parenting courses and programs here: www.coachcrystal.caGet tips, insights and support daily through IG right HERE

Are you looking for ways to help your child love learning a certain subject, especially the ones they seem to drag their feet about? Or do you have an avid learner, and you want to make sure you continue to add to that love of learning, instead of dousing the fire they have? Join our conversation today, with Julie Bogart. Julie is known for her commonsense writing, critical thinking and home education advice. In this conversation we cover: how to build a love of learning, in homeschool and public schoolhow to use your child's interests to help them learnhow children are always learning, and how we can help cultivate thatwhat education truly is, and why it's importantadding in regular doses of surprise and delight, to help our elementary-aged kids love learning any subject (like poetry, writing and even math!)Connect with Julie! On IG HEREOn FB HEREBRAVE WRITER links HEREPodcast HEREConnect with Crystal: Get started with teaching your child emotions, free feelings wheel HEREFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERECheck out all my fun parenting courses and programs here: www.coachcrystal.caGet tips, insights and support daily through IG right HERE

Are you an ADHD mama that is finding it hard to balance motherhood, parenting, and constant to-do lists with a neurodiverse brain? This conversation is for you. Patricia Sung helps moms with adult ADHD work with their unique brains and get their ish together one step at a time and feel confident running their family life. She's a hobby-hopping, anxious adventurer, willing to try almost anything once. A mid-westerner at heart, she reluctantly has adopted the word "y'all" and lives in Houston with her husband and two young sons. Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement HEREIn this episode: Childhood grief that may come up with an ADHD diagnosisWhat to look for in adulthood as an ADHDer (and the importance of understanding yourself more)How ADHD can affect your motherhood and parenting (and what to do for support when you're in the middle of it)New shame-free parenting coaching program coming up for parents of elementary-aged kids… get on the waitlist HERE for more information. Connect with Patricia: Snag free resources and get your crap together with other ADHD moms in Successful Mama Meetups at www.motherhoodinadhd.com.Top 5 Parenting PodcastListen on your favorite podcast app or at www.motherhoodinadhd.comWish you had a community of mom friends that get you? Join us!

Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement! Learn more at coachcrystal.ca/groupThis 5-day live coaching event happened in October 2024 and was published on the podcast for all my listeners. If you're watching this after the event, message me and tell me your takeaways. 

Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement! Learn more at coachcrystal.ca/groupThis 5-day live coaching event happened in October 2024 and was published on the podcast for all my listeners. If you're watching this after the event, message me and tell me your takeaways. 

Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement! Learn more at coachcrystal.ca/groupThis 5-day live coaching event happened in October 2024 and was published on the podcast for all my listeners. If you're watching this after the event, message me and tell me your takeaways. 

Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement! Learn more at coachcrystal.ca/groupThis 5-day live coaching event happened in October 2024, and was published on the podcast for all my listeners. If you're watching this after the event, message me and let me know your takeaways. 

Join the Shame-Free Parenting Movement! Learn more at coachcrystal.ca/groupThis 5-day live coaching event happened in October 2024, and was published on the podcast for all my listeners. If you're watching this after the event, message me and let me know your takeaways. 

“Because I said so”, “You're making me mad!”, “Why can't you be more like your sister?!”, “Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about!” … sound familiar? Parenting in the 80s and 90s (and before) was shame-based to the core, and it's still affecting us and our parenting now, in ways we can't often see. 5 Days to Shame-Free Parenting: Join us HEREJoin the program: Shame-Free Parenting Movement: HEREIn Today's Episode: What I've learned from trainings with Brené Brown and shame (vs guilt)What parenting looked like in the 1980s and 1990s and how shame was involvedHow to feel empowered in our parenting through becoming aware of our shame, and moving through it (shame resiliency)How you may be, unknowingly, shaming your kids (even when you're trying not to)Shame blocking us from connection to ourselves and othersHow to move through shame (it's SO much more in our feelings and under-the-surface thoughts than in our logical easy-to-access thoughts)Connect with Crystal:Get started with teaching your child emotions, free feelings wheel HEREFind your parenting personality (and get tips specific to it) by taking the quiz HERECheck out all my fun parenting courses and programs here: www.coachcrystal.caGet tips, insights, and support daily through IG right HERE

Our beliefs about our kids matter, and we can be one of the greatest influences of their lives. Intentional parenting can set us up to help support our kids through any challenge and instill them with beliefs that will help them achieve true success (not just the type of success that we're socialized to believe matters most). In this episode: Dropping my oldest off at college and all the mixed emotions (and how it brought up this topic over the weekend)What manifestation has to do with parenting (and the spiritual principles of it)What you value most and how to instill those values into your kids through manifestationHow to find out if shame is blocking belief work (in any area of your life, but I share a parenting example that you'll likely relate to).Join my $5 live coaching event HERE and I will do more than teach you these principles, I'll SHOW you, and we'll get there together (live on zoom, and recordings sent out to you…. Bring a friend!)New shame-free parenting coaching program coming up for parents of elementary-aged kids… get on the waitlist HERE for more information.

Neurodivergent kids need to be supported both in the home and in the classroom to thrive and grow. ADHD and anxiety seem to be on the rise, but schools aren't always creating the most effective environment for the growth to happen. In this episode I am joined by Dr Emily in a conversation around supporting learning in the classroom for neurodivergent kids, and how this support can help all kids too. In this episode: We talk about how to support ADHD and anxiety in our kids and youth Why anxiety may be on the rise, and the power of play Our current curriculum not aligning with child development How play-based education is supportive for young kids (not pushing academics early will help them with future learning)How we can advocate for our kids mental health in the classroom, and when to know if changing schools is needed Join Parent School HEREConnect with Dr Emily below: Website: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/Substack Blog: https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/Podcast: Learn with Dr. EmilyInstagram: @emilywkingphd

What we believe we become. Have you ever taken an inventory on what beliefs you hold for your kids? And how they are becoming exactly what you believe? If you want to parent intentionally and breathe amazing beliefs into your kids… tune in to this tender episode where I share my own parenting struggles, and what my plan is to turn them around (it works). In today's episode: How I came across my children's beliefs, and the shock that came as I recognized my own beliefs in them How our beliefs of our children (what we think and say about them) manifest in themHow to be the gardener who cultivates the garden, instead of controlling it How to manifest belief in our children who then become calm, confident humans that we love to be around (even if it doesn't seem true yet) Resources: Join the women's re-parenting retreat waitlist HEREGet on the waitlist for Parent School HERECoach with Crystal HERE

“Children learn best when they like their teacher, and they think their teacher likes them”. What are you trying to teach your children? Do you know how learning happens? Naturally. It comes naturally, with a few specific ingredients, ones that may not seem so necessary, but truly are. A Recipe for Learning was first published in the July 2024 monthly bundle of the Wild + Free magazine. Today you'll hear:my story of frustration and tantrums (from both me and my young son) when we first started our homeschooling journeyhow unlearning about learning was the path to deeper and more natural learning in our homeschool, for me too. relationships matter most, how learning comes naturally from creating the environment for it to happen the ingredients to a messy and imperfect relationship, but one that is full of joy, confidence, connection and growth Resources: Ainsley Arment on IG HERE and Wild + Free on IG HEREWild + Free book HEREWild + Free bundle (magazine) HERE3-day Women's Re-Parenting Retreat HERE “The Inward Journey”1:1 coaching, limited spots HEREThe Creation Room (my magical group program full of intuition, energetic shifts and deep connection) HERE

Children should be seen and not heard. Big money makes you evil. Negative emotions should be avoided at all costs. I make others mad, sad or happy with me. I should shove down my ideas and intuition and listen to others that are older, wiser and more experienced than me. Don't believe these anymore? Yup, me neither. But that doesn't mean that my subconscious isn't bringing these beliefs along and affecting me and my current reality. In this episode we cover: what beliefs you may still have, that you don't notice on a conscious levelwhat questions to ask yourself to uncover your deeper beliefs practices to help you move through and shift beliefs how growth is stagnant when we stick with resistance, versus being open (switching from “this is not showing up for me” to “how is this showing up for me?”)Resources: 3-day Women's Re-Parenting Retreat HERE “The Inward Journey”1:1 coaching, limited spots HEREThe Creation Room (my magical group program full of intuition, energetic shifts and deep connection) HERE

We don't build muscles, without first breaking them down… and the breaking down feels very uncomfortable. This is the same theme for all growth in life, it's uncomfortable to break down. It doesn't feel good to dig inward and notice where our resistance is, but on the other side of resistance is the most magical growth and life that we could imagine. In this episode: growth and resistance, and how they are intrinsically connected (breaking down our muscles) where we are feeling resistance in our life, and what's behind it (some of the BEST journal prompts here for your growth). what's on the other side of resistance (changing my parenting, changing my business and my life)where is resistance popping up in small ways? And how can I be more radically honest and vulnerable with myself?On being “un-coach-able” and sticking in our concrete box of resistance (the no-growth path)Resources: Join the women's re-parenting retreat HEREGet on the waitlist for Parent School HERE

Emotions are messages, and we aren't often open to listening to them- they feel too big, too much, or never ending. in the process of ignoring and suppressing these messages from our body, we may feel tension, pain, discomfort, illness or disease. In this episode we go over hypnotic visualizations, somatic practices and inner child work to help us allow, accept and welcome all big emotions. It is in the welcoming of them, that they lessen and open us up to experience life in a fuller way and help others with their emotions too. In this episode: Welcome back and thanks for listening! I can't wait for this season… it's going to be rad! You can work with me in at my inner child healing retreat HERE, 1:1 coaching HERE or join the Creation Room (only open throughout the month of August) HERE. What beliefs we have about emotions that came from our own childhood, and how our subconscious can hold on to them Emotions as messages from our brain to our body, and how to listen to them Inner child exercises, somatic practises and hypnosis to move through big emotions (and why that, in turn, helps us co-regulate with others)If you're wanting to become a more calm, confident parent, and parent your kids in the way that you wished you were parented- Join the waitlist for Parent School HERE!Resources: Workout Witch on IG click HERERecording of the somatic workshop to move emotions HERE

Receiving comes from the root word take-back… are we taking in what is ours? All the love, connection, opportunities, wealth and abundance around us? Self-worth can block us from receiving all there is for us, and this episode and meditation will open us up for more. This is the last of season 8, look for more in 6 weeks, after a lovely summer break. In this episode: how well do we receive compliments, connection and love from others? is our self-worth blocking us from receiving, and how can we open up ourselves to more? 3 practices to help ourselves to receive more (including a short and supportive meditation) ---Join me for this same work at our next retreat. 3 days of rest, receiving and change, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreat

Language matters- are we creating inclusive spaces in our homes, schools and communities? Or are we pushing away those who need accommodations the most? We can listen to our children, and to our own inner wisdom, and figure out what our kids truly need and help them to feel more connected and included. Join Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo and I as we talk all about how to advocate for our families and help our children find their unique gifts. Siris is the owner of Empowering Light Language LLC and works with busy individuals and families virtually to improve their communication and self-care facilitated by a greater connection with their bodies and powered by a greater awareness of how their language impacts their lives. On today's episode you'll hear: How children's behaviour is communication and how we can figure out what our kids are really saying to us.How to create inclusivity at home and school through connection. Creating a healthy environment where all children feel thought of, accepted and wanted. Working with our children's strengths and interests to help them see their unique magic and create connection within the entire familyHow to tune into our “yes” and “no” and help our kids do the same (ie. what is your body telling you?) To Connect with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo:Website: empoweringlightlanguage.comEmail: empoweringlightlanguage@gmail.comPodcast: https://bit.ly/CaDFwSpodcastIG: @empoweringlightlanguage---Join the re-parenting movement, at my next retreat, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreatParent School: Discover your own unique path, with confidence… raising emotionally intelligent children that leave your home knowing that you truly, deeply care for them… that you aways have, and you always will. Isn't that we all want deep down? That is my goal for me, and for you… and for the future generation for children we are raising. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. To feel loved. To feel supported. To feel known. To welcome them to be themselves- fully and completely. That is The Work. I am here for it. Welcome. Join me for the LAST LIVE round of Parent School:shame resiliency: how to feel shame and move through it, what triggers us and why, and how to move through heaviness and use it for growth. emotional regulation: what co-regulation is and how to support our children from our energy- not our words (not scripts and mantras, this work is much deeper than that), how to support ourselves and our kids through big emotions.the power of our thoughts and beliefs: how to separate who we are from what we think, how to create the exact relationship we want through the power of our mind connection-based parenting: why it's the way of the future, how to parent in a relationship-first manner, developing deep and lasting connections that last a lifetime.6 modules covering all these topics, and more. 2 group coaching calls to get support in your individual family situations. (add-on available for your partner to join). Find all the information HERE.Contact me via email: crystal@coachcrystal.caAudio/text message me on Voxer HERE.

Sometimes the best prize of all isn't a trophy. In a culture where outcome production and tangible results are celebrated, how do we teach our kids to accept all parts of themselves- mistakes, bumps in the road, big emotions, and all? Join this conversation with Chasta Hamilton and me, as we discuss this topic and her new children's book “The Trophy Trap”. Orphaned as a child, Chasta found comfort in the creativity, play, and catharsis of the performing arts. This led to a life as an arts entrepreneur, where she believes that everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential and disrupt the status quo in an empowering and inspiring way. She's a founder and CEO as well as a bestselling author (Trash the Trophies and Handle the Horrible) and speaker (TEDx: “You Weren't Built to Break”). Today you'll hear: How we often teach growth mindset (and other socioemotional skills) in performative and ineffective ways, and how we can change things.Less talk about the “outcome” and more about the process (ie. Allowing failure and discussing it, without the shame). How to create a culture of leaders and changemakers through allowing more vulnerability, authenticity, and celebrating of our children's inner voice. Growing self-awareness in our kids (and letting the next generation of youth change the world for the better). Connect with Chasta:Website: https://www.chastahamilton.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/chastahamiltonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chastahamilton/---Join the re-parenting movement, at my next retreat, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreatParent School: Discover your own unique path, with confidence… raising emotionally intelligent children that leave your home knowing that you truly, deeply care for them… that you aways have, and you always will. Isn't that we all want deep down? That is my goal for me, and for you… and for the future generation for children we are raising. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. To feel loved. To feel supported. To feel known. To welcome them to be themselves- fully and completely. That is The Work. I am here for it. Welcome. Join me for the LAST LIVE round of Parent School:shame resiliency: how to feel shame and move through it, what triggers us and why, and how to move through heaviness and use it for growth. emotional regulation: what co-regulation is and how to support our children from our energy- not our words (not scripts and mantras, this work is much deeper than that), how to support ourselves and our kids through big emotions.the power of our thoughts and beliefs: how to separate who we are from what we think, how to create the exact relationship we want through the power of our mind connection-based parenting: why it's the way of the future, how to parent in a relationship-first manner, developing deep and lasting connections that last a lifetime.Find all the information HERE.Contact me via email: crystal@coachcrystal.caAudio/text message me on Voxer HERE.

Dads can connect to their kids in an amazing way- and teach, lead and guide through that connection. Join Tal Eyre and I on the podcast this week as we talk about his new book (Dad Mode), self-connection, connection with kids and more. In December 2011, Anita and Tal welcomed their daughter, Annina, into their family, and Dad Mode was officially activated. Tal went on to earn a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree at the University of Pennsylvania and then applied his learnings with his family and as a Swiss-based leader in global business development. Through it all, Tal's highest priority has remained his family and Dad Mode reveals some of his key learnings along the way. Tal and his family live in the Swiss Alps.Today you'll hear: Self-connection and shadow work, and how they are at the center of increasing our connection with kids The 4 parenting styles, and how connection helps you maintain healthy relationships Teaching our children through our own failures and imperfections (not through never messing up)Crystal defines what connection-based parenting means to her, and why it's so important Dropping permissiveness, yelling and coercion and parenting with love, while maintaining boundaries Get the book HERE!!Website: taleyre.com IG: HERE---Join the re-parenting movement, at my next retreat, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreatParent School: Discover your own unique path, with confidence… raising emotionally intelligent children that leave your home knowing that you truly, deeply care for them… that you aways have, and you always will. Isn't that we all want deep down? That is my goal for me, and for you… and for the future generation for children we are raising. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. To feel loved. To feel supported. To feel known. To welcome them to be themselves- fully and completely. That is The Work. I am here for it. Welcome. Join me for the LAST LIVE round of Parent School:shame resiliency: how to feel shame and move through it, what triggers us and why, and how to move through heaviness and use it for growth. emotional regulation: what co-regulation is and how to support our children from our energy- not our words (not scripts and mantras, this work is much deeper than that), how to support ourselves and our kids through big emotions.the power of our thoughts and beliefs: how to separate who we are from what we think, how to create the exact relationship we want through the power of our mind connection-based parenting: why it's the way of the future, how to parent in a relationship-first manner, developing deep and lasting connections that last a lifetime.6 modules covering all these topics, and more. 2 group coaching calls to get support in your individual family situations. (add-on available for your partner to join). Find all the information HERE.Contact me via email: crystal@coachcrystal.caAudio/text message me on Voxer HERE.

Suicide has deeply impacted my family circle over the years, as it has so many of you around the world. Today I share some ways we can work on preventing suicide in our homes and communities though talking more openly about mental health in clear and frank ways- and become willing to open ourselves up to potentially awkward (but SO important) conversations.  Note: be tender with yourself if this episode is triggering for you, come back to it later if you need to... and KNOW that if someone in your circle has passed away due to suicide that it was NEVER your fault, and when we talk about prevention it's not for situations in the past, but how we can support others in the future. Suicide Hotline US & Canada dial 988---Join the re-parenting movement, at my next retreat, The Inward Journey: www.coachcrystal.ca/the-retreatParent School: Discover your own unique path, with confidence… raising emotionally intelligent children that leave your home knowing that you truly, deeply care for them… that you aways have, and you always will. Isn't that we all want deep down? That is my goal for me, and for you… and for the future generation for children we are raising. To be seen. To be heard. To be valued. To feel loved. To feel supported. To feel known. To welcome them to be themselves- fully and completely. That is The Work. I am here for it. Welcome. Join me for the LAST LIVE round of Parent School:shame resiliency: how to feel shame and move through it, what triggers us and why, and how to move through heaviness and use it for growth. emotional regulation: what co-regulation is and how to support our children from our energy- not our words (not scripts and mantras, this work is much deeper than that), how to support ourselves and our kids through big emotions.the power of our thoughts and beliefs: how to separate who we are from what we think, how to create the exact relationship we want through the power of our mind connection-based parenting: why it's the way of the future, how to parent in a relationship-first manner, developing deep and lasting connections that last a lifetime.Find all the information HERE.Contact me via email: crystal@coachcrystal.caAudio/text message me on Voxer HERE.