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This longer-than usual conversation with parenthood guide and mom of four Barb Buckner Suárez is a must-listen for both new parents and those of us raising teens! Host Mya and Barb get into matrescence, co-regulation and dis-regulation, and how navigating adolescence doesn't get easier with each kid. Visit Barb's site here: https://bbsuarez.com/ and follow her on Instagram here too @bbucknersuarez Tap into Teen Brain Trust's resources that support parents of teens here: https://teenbraintrust.com/
Our Story This is the story of Macha, a goddess, a fairy woman, a woman of the Sidhe, who took a human lover for a year. This story sets the stage for the greatest epic in Irish mythology, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. This story is often remembered for its curse, but really, it's the story of a birth. "The Birth of a Heroine" was written and performed by Marisa Goudy. Sources: https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T106500D.html (The Metrical Dindsheanchas), which means "the lore of places" in Middle Irish and includes texts from the 11th to 14th centuries. Our Guest Barb Buckner Suárez is a Health Educator specializing in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. She's taught thousands of couples for over 20 years about the benefits of embracing the vulnerability that comes with becoming a parent. Barb's a Lamaze-certified Childbirth Educator, a Fellow in the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators, a Certified Becoming Us Facilitator, and Mentor for Becoming Us Facilitators. She's also a professed “brain nerd” and holds a Masters Level Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology. Barb just launched her new podcast Birth Happens. It's yet another way she is supporting expecting and new families in the most important work they will ever do: raising the next generation. Our Conversation The way birth can feel “superhuman” and how it is even more remarkable than seeing a woman outrun the king's fastest horses The symbolic power of cows and horses, particularly in the Celtic tradition and in relationship to birth The weaving of human, superhuman, and, as philosopher, writer, activist https://amzn.to/3tjJzSO (Bayo Akomolafe) calls it, the more-than-human world The brain science of “mommy brain” and how emotional and physical welfare takes up so much of the brain after birth The quest for inclusive language, particularly when discussing mythology and when discussing birth. Barb talks about how she has changed the ways she uses “motherhood,” “fatherhood” and “pregnant person.” Why certain stories are remembered for the “wrong reasons” but can be transformed through feminist and other perspectives (As Gloria Steinem said, “ The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off!” Book recommendation: Gail Carriger: https://amzn.to/3BZxKVO (The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture) (she makes great points about how heroines and heroes are determined by their actions and situations, not by their gender) Connect With Our Guest Learn more about Barb's classes and coaching sessions which can prepare you and your couple relationship for the normal challenges and changes of becoming a family. Visit her website and check out her blog at https://bbsuarez.com/ (https://bbsuarez.com/) Find Barb on Facebook and https://www.instagram.com/bbucknersuarez/ (Instagram) Our Music Music on the show is by the wonderful Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy, a Celtic Fiddle and multi-instrumental Duo based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The traditional Irish reel we play at the start of the show is called The College Groves. Find out about their music and shows at: http://billyandbeth.com/ (billyandbeth.com) Connect With Your Own Stories and with Marisa's Work Join Marisa's online writing community, thehttps://www.marisagoudy.com/sovereign-writers ( Sovereign Writers' Knot) Explore Marisa's work and get a copy of The Sovereignty Knot : https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/www.marisagoudy.com (www.marisagoudy.com) Follow the show on https://www.instagram.com/knotworkpodcast/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/knotworkstorytelling (Facebook), and join our vibranthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/knotworkpodcast ( listeners' community).
In this episode we’re reframing how to prepare parents for parenthood and dispelling the myth that you can't prepare for parenthood. Our last few episodes have been about why relationships are difficult and inherited family trauma and as we dive into this content, we keep coming back to how significant the first 3-5 years of a child’s life and if we’re not preparing parents, it’s rippling … and so, we’re talking about creating a movement, a seed planting movement that literally prepares people to become parents. Rebecca is joined by Elly Taylor, perinatal relationship expert, author and founder of Becoming Us™ and Barb Buckner Suárez, health educator, writer, presenter, couples coach and Becoming Us™ facilitator and mentor. With Elly’s based in Australia, Barb in Portland Oregon, and Rebecca in NY, we’re literally holding a round-the-world, round-table discussion. Rebecca leads us into the framework for this round-table discussion with a reading from Elly’s book, Becoming Us: 8 Steps to Grow a Family That Thrives: "I discovered this: becoming a family pulls apart that structure of a couple’s partnership; the transition tips them into a new life stage as individuals and a new relationship stage at the same time. Parenthood affects both mother’s and father’s sense of identity and self-esteem; it can change the balance of power in between them and also disrupt their sense of connection." The Becoming Us™ model harnesses the neurological changes that primes parents for bonding with the baby to create an opportunity for couples to more deeply bond with each other. The model also helps parents learn skills that will help them as they cycle through each transitional stage of life to come. And understanding these stages and planting the seeds may potentially have an impact on the legacy of future generations. In this episode; Elly, Barb and Rebecca discuss: How the 8 stages of Becoming Us™ prepare parents for the normal challenges and changes of becoming a family. Debunk the notion that nothing can prepare people for parenthood and we talk about what can. How we're setting expectant and new parents up for failure. Statics show that 92% of couples report increased conflict and differences on the other side of having a baby yet most couples think something is wrong with them! Reframing expectations around how to prepare parents for parenthood and becoming a family. How significant the first 3-5 years of a child’s life are and why. What a secure attachment bond is and how to create that with your child, and how parents are biologically primed to be more securely bonded as a couple as they become parents. The Becoming Us™ model harnesses the neurological changes that primes parents for bonding with the baby to create an opportunity for couples to more deeply bond with each other. The model also helps parents learn skills that will help them as they cycle through each transitional stage of life to come. We break down the 8 stages of Becoming Us™: preparing parents for parenthood, building a nest, managing expectations, setting up base camp, embracing emotions, identity and self-esteem, navigating differences and repair, and intimacy Real life expectations we may have of becoming new parent and how to manage them. Getting support through your community instead of the “system” and why that’s important. Learn the difference between “visitors” vs “helpers” as a new parent. Defining self-care as it directly relates for you, your parenting and your relationship with your partner. How becoming a new family/parent(s) can affect your self-esteem and balance of power in your relationship. Seed planting brings expectations in line with reality. Elly’s vision is to help professionals who work with expecting or new parents to plant seeds and create community to help parents reset their expectation of new normal. Listen to the entire episode to discover your own valuable insights and understanding on this topic and share it with loved ones! Resources: Elly’s Book: Becoming Us, 8 Steps to Grow a Family That Thrives Find out more about Elly’s work on the Becoming Us Family website: https://becomingusfamily.com/ Elly is heading over to the US for a seed planting workshop tour, catch her LIVE trainings in Denver, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Texas, Portland, and a handful of stops through-out California: https://becomingusfamily.com/live-events Find out more about Barb’s work at https://bbsuarez.com/ Learn more about the upcoming Becoming Us Retreat Thank you to our sponsor, TherapyNotes. Therapists, you can get two free months of TherapyNotes and a free data import after signing up for a free trial by going to www.therapynotes.com and using promo code: connectfulness Learn more about Rebecca’s relationship therapy practice and intensive couples retreat experiences in NY at connectfulness.com Join our Connectfulness® Community connectfulness.com/community Follow us @connectfulness on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Root in with Rebecca’s Connectfulness® Collective for therapists in private practice at: connectfulness.com/collective
Expressing Motherhood: Barb Buckner Suarez In Portland
Our co-host, Tim Baker spent some time speaking with Barb Buckner on HRchat Podcast. Barb operates Timeless HR Solutions in Chicago, Illinois and is also a co-moderator of the popular #JobHuntChat on Twitter. Barb discusses the challenges of moving people into management or leadership roles without providing the best tools and coaching needed to be successful. Organizations need to invest the time into developing managers instead of merely promoting them. Barb is also very active in the HR & Recruitment social communities and attends many events around Chicago and elsewhere.
PIC Takeover with Broc Edwards @brocedwards, Barb Buckner @barbbuckner & Heather Kinzie @leadingsolution drops by @DriveThruHR DriveThruHR was designed to be a captivating and easy-to-digest lunch discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his knowledge and experience in human resources. Our hosts and special guest cover a wealth of topics, including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR, every day at 12:00 pm Central Time. The radio program is hosted by @williamtincup, @Thehrbuddy@TheOneCrystal & @MikeVanDervort.. The #1 HR show, with amazing HR conversations and follow us on the twitters at @drivethruhr and #dthr. http://www.facebook.com/drivethruhr http://instagram.com/drivethruhr
Barb Buckner @BarbBuckner drops by @DriveThruHR to share her experience on HR Consultation Services to Small & Mid-size companies DriveThruHR was designed to be a captivating and easy-to-digest lunch discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his knowledge and experience in human resources. Our hosts and special guest cover a wealth of topics, including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR, every day at 12:00 pm Central Time. The radio program is hosted by @williamtincup, @Thehrbuddy@TheOneCrystal & @MikeVanDervort.. The #1 HR show, with amazing HR conversations and follow us on the twitters at @drivethruhr and #dthr. http://www.facebook.com/drivethruhr http://instagram.com/drivethruhr
We take a second look at two new trailers from far-away galaxies, what happened to Rob Reiner, good people don’t learn their lessons from movies, and Steve Carell goes from a bad day to unrecognizable. Hosts: Roberto Suarez & Barb Buckner … Continue reading →
Barb Buckner at Lunch with DriveThruHR at Lunch with DriveThruHR @bryanwempen @williamtincup & @thehrbuddy DriveThruHR was designed to be a captivating and easy-to-digest lunch discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his knowledge and experience in human resources. Our hosts and special guest cover a wealth of topics, including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR, every day at 12:00 pm Central Time. The radio program is hosted by @bryanwempen @williamtincup and @thehrbuddy The #1 HR show, with amazing HR conversations and follow us on the twitters at @drivethruhr and #dthr. http://www.drivethruhr.com/ http://www.facebook.com/drivethruhr http://www.linkedin.com/company/1651206 http://twitter.com/drivethruhr
Cate Blanchett plays Woody Allen, drug smuggling family vacations, a mediocre thriller from the new John Grisham, a family tragedy leads to dark places, and Ben Affleck, Bond villain. Plus our first look at the new Machete! Hosts: Roberto Suarez & Barb Buckner … Continue reading →