Podcasts about big emotions

It's natural to want to help a child when you see that they're upset. But sometimes our attempts to soothe their big feelings and calm them down actually makes things worse, leaving us feeling confused and helpless. Ironically, doing less in those situations – not saying much! – actually does more to make the situation better.   In this episode, you'll learn:  What happens when we do and don't try to make our child feel better  How to handle a child who questions why we're not doing more  How this simple strategy sets kids up to be more resilient in the long run --  FREE RESOURCE: How to help someone when they're "in Yuck" (on the Yuck Curve) Join Rachel's Facebook group  

Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Learn why this reaction to real or perceived rejection or criticism is common with ADHD, how it can intensify emotional storms, and how to de-escalate a teen's outburst. RSD in ADHD Teens: Additional Resources Free Download: Evaluate Your Teen's Emotional Control Read: How ADHD Ignites RSD: Meaning & Medication Solutions Read: Have a Teen with ADHD? Encourage Communication & Avoid the Drama Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion eBook: The Parents' Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD, Part One Access the video and slides for podcast episode #563 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-in-adhd-teens-emotional-regulation/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Sorry, I Missed This. Search for “Sorry I Missed This” in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Anger and grief are good human emotions. They have the potential to open up so much for us – individually and collectively – which can lead to healing, breaking down barriers, and breaking through to better realities. The problem is that most humans weren't taught how to express anger or grief in healthy ways, so it comes out sideways in distorted ways, or it gets stuffed down until we blow up or get sick. Sometimes we are the receiver of that big emotional eruption and other times we are the "unleasher" or "erupter" on someone else. This episode was originally released in July 2024 as part of our nine-part summer series, Stay Light, hosted by Christine Arylo & Jennifer Alexandar. We pulled it out of our Feminine Power Time Wisdom Library as part of our 4-part July 2025 series this year. Wisdom still so relevant for these times.     We explore perspectives and practices around dealing with the kind of rage and grief that comes from our wounds or the wounds of others, and how to do it differently in ways that lead to wholeness, including how we can: Discharge anger and grief so that it doesn't build up inside us and leak out, or erupt in distorted ways Have big emotions like rage and grief about the world, about our reality, about other people's actions or choices, without them consuming us Use our big emotions to heal ourselves and ignite creative action that inspires Deal with other people's misdirected rage and grief Respond to the things that enrage us, in powerful ways that make the world better vs. adding to the chaos Between now and the next episode, we invite you to contemplate the two-part inquiry: What anger or grief am I holding on to? Where do I feel it in my body? Bonus invitation: amplify your awareness and capacity to shift by SHARING this podcast with a friend and conversating on the inquiry together. Let's Stay Light in community with fellow Wise Beings – join us!   Resources & Links: Osho Dynamic Meditation  Kundalini yoga: Kriya for Releasing Anger "Wheels of Life" by Anodea Judith (book on chakras) “Returning” by Jennifer Berezan    What's next? Tune in next week for our July Series ... Catalyze: Release the Comfortable. Embrace the Call to Shift.  Remember to SHARE this podcast episode with at least one friend or colleague. Then conversate on the emotions moving through you and how you are moving through them + then using them to fuel, focus and flow your creative energy. Ways to Connect: Subscribe to Christine's Monthly Wisdom Letters  Connect with Christine and Jennifer on LinkedIn Join us in the Feminine Wisdom Cafe, our Mighty Networks community  Watch on YouTube

This week, I'm doing something a little different: Instead of picking the topic myself, I'm answering parents' questions. These questions demonstrate challenges that many of us face behind closed doors — and I'm sharing practical ways to handle them with more confidence and calm. In this episode, you'll learn:  How to respond to two specific situations as a connected and confident Leader Parent  What to do when children respond negatively to positive feedback Why kids with big emotions frequently complain of being bored but resist any suggestion you make  -- FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM Join Rachel's Facebook group

Big Emotions as the Map: Guiding Your Child's Lifelong Coping Skills Because....What You Do in Your Child's 'Big Emotional Moments' Changes Everything "If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit Podcast, we dive into why your toddler's big emotions matter and how to respond effectively. The discussion covers why these emotions are developmentally appropriate, the impact of dismissing feelings, and practical strategies like co-regulation. Learn how to support your child's emotional growth and build healthy relationships by showing up with curiosity and connection. Don't forget to check out the guide to the seven toddler struggles and how to solve them quickly in the show notes.00:00 Introduction to Toddler Toolkit Podcast00:57 Why Big Emotions Matter02:27 Understanding Toddler Development05:14 Big Feelings Are Not Bad Behavior10:45 Consequences of Shutting Down Emotions14:50 Avoidant and Anxious Coping Strategies22:09 Lifelong Impact of Dismissing Feelings23:05 Co-Regulation Over Correction25:31 Encouragement for Parents29:10 Conclusion and Personal Reflections------------------------------------------------------Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab the  The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Parenting Podcast July 1 2025 - Helping Young Kids Handle Big Emotions by Saylorville Parenting

Sweet Mama, whether it's toddler tantrums or teen outbursts, we all face those moments when our child's emotions feel bigger than we can handle.

When we're raising children with big emotions, it can be exhausting trying to handle their behavior, moods, and attitudes along with everything else on our to-do list. Sometimes we lose our cool and say things that we regret… Other times, we find ourselves being too permissive just to avoid a meltdown. However, one simple phrase can help you find a consistent balance and become a more powerful positive influence, even in the hard moments! In this episode, you'll learn:  How to balance connection and confidence, so your kids want to follow your lead How to use this phrase in a variety of situations (with real-life examples) The long-term effects of this approach, including how it affects them and how it affects you!  --  FREE RESOURCE: How to raise children with big emotions with HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I got to hang out with Shang Saavedra and we got to chat about the emotional roots of money stress. Let's get real– money comes with so much emotion and I love how she breaks down the root causes of money issues and how to navigate them.  We all come to the table with different stories about money and I love how Shang talks about what it looks like not just to address finances, but to look at the emotional lens of finances in order to long-term address this and create a comprehensive plan for ourselves. I also loved getting to chat with Rach in the breakdown about this and what it looks like in our partnerships and our marriages, and also what it looks like to teach our kids. I'm so stoked for you to dive into this episode and learn more about navigating the emotional roots of money stress.  All right folks, let's dive in. Connect with Shang: Instagram:@savemycents Website: https://savemycents.com/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@savemycents  Order the book: Wealth is a Mindset Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep513. Renee is joined again by her pod-pal bestie Ariana Christie for an honest convo about parenting through big feelings, behavioral challenges, and the pressure to keep it all together—especially when the world expects our kids to always appear “happy and well-adjusted.” Ariana shares her experience raising twins with totally different temperaments, what led her to seek outside support, and how tools like emotional “toolboxes” have helped—not as perfect fixes, but as a way to meet her kids (and herself) with more patience and grace. Find Ariana Christie:  Instagram: @ArianaJoyChristie TikTok: @ArianaChristie Podcast: Your Cup of Joy Podcast: Friend of (w/ Renee!) Sponsors: Wayfair — Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to wayfair.com right now! HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/MOMROOM10FM now to get 10 Free Meals with a free item for life. Bzigo - Don't wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/MOMROOM to save 10% off. Thrive - Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMROOM for 20% off. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music hits different when it speaks to your soul—and it can do the same for kids. In this episode, Dr. Caroline explores how music affects the brain and the role it can have in helping kids manage emotions. When using music intentionally, not as a distraction but as a tool, the right playlist can help kids process emotions, shift moods, and respond to situations proactively. Hear more about helping kids build their own music toolbox to boost emotional balance, increase self-awareness, and manage everyday stress. From pump-up jams before a hockey game to sad songs that offer comfort after a rough day, music meets us where we are—and can help guide us forward.Homework IdeasMusic ToolboxHelp kids create a personalized Music Toolbox with (at least) three intentional playlists:Power Playlist – Songs that boost confidence and focus before tough tasks or sports.Chill-Out Playlist – Calming tracks to slow breathing and ease transitions or stress.Comfort Playlist – Sad or emotionally honest songs to help process and release tough feelings. Ask:“What does this song make you feel?”“Where do you feel it in your body?”“When would this song help you most?” ModelTalk about how YOU use music for motivation, calm, and processing emotions. Create and use your own playlists too! Model intentional use of music for emotional regulation. ExperimentOver the next week, help kids experiment with different genres and tempos of music. Try at least three types of music they don't normally listen to. After listening to each type for a few minutes, have them jot down their responses:What emotion(s) came up?Where did you feel it in your body? What thoughts popped into your head?Would you choose to listen to that again when you feel overwhelmed, sad, bored, anxious, or unmotivated? Create a Music Reset PlanHelp kids use music proactively for emotional balance and stress regulation. Have them pick a moment during their day when they might feel stressed or scattered and listen to a (helpful) personal playlist to promote balance. Choose 3–5 songs that calm, motivate, or ground. Use it regularly throughout the day every day.For the first week, it is helpful to answer these reflection questions after each use:What mood were you in before you listened?What changed (if anything) afterward?Was the music helpful for getting back on track?Would you change anything on your playlist?Invite kids to create different versions: a “wake-up reset,” a “pre-test calm,” or a “post-conflict cool-down” playlist.Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we are sharing an episode that we recorded a little while ago with Dr. Mariel Buqué about breaking cycles from our childhood. Let's get real. This can be a doozy and her book slays at teaching us how to do this. It's called Break the Cycle. It's a book that focuses on healing wounds of intergenerational trauma. We all come to adulthood with different things from our childhood that we might wanna pass on to our kids and carry forward, and some things that we don't wanna pass on or carry forward. She helps us navigate what this looks like in practice. She's brilliant and I'm so jazzed to share this episode again, and then get to share the breakdown afterward with Rach. Stay tuned for the breakdown at the end. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr.Mariel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marielbuque/ Website: https://www.drmarielbuque.com/ Order the book: Break the Cycle Podcast: Break the Cycle with Dr. Mariel  Connect with us: Instagram: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (@seed.and.sew) Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Music by: Bensound Seed and Sew's NEW regulation profile: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks.  Today we're talking about keeping cool without burning a hole in your wallet. As well as handling the big emotions that come with the end of the school year. Image credit: Getty Images

When we're raising kids with big emotions, we often learn how to navigate their behavior, moods, and attitudes to avoid meltdowns and dramatic moments. But sometimes, even when we're doing everything “right,” our children's behavior can throw us a curveball --  crying for seemingly no reason, refusing to do something they wanted to do, or getting disproportionately angry over a small inconvenience. These situations can leave us frustrated, confused, and powerless to help. In this episode, you'll learn:  What we need to understand about our kids' confusing behavior  Why specific reactions often make them more upset How to spend less energy addressing frustrating and confusing behavior  -- FREE EVENT: "The Negativity Reset" for a more positive summer (no live participation required) Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

Join me in welcoming Tom Tracy, a children's book author, adoption advocate, and storyteller with a heart for helping kids feel seen, valued, and understood. His books, Wonderfully You: An Ode to Adoption and Jazmyne's Big Emotions, empower young readers to embrace their identity and confidently navigate life's big feelings. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on On the Air with Florenza! #TomTracyBooks #WonderfullyYou #JazmynesBigEmotions # OnTheAirWithFlorenza #AdoptionAwareness #ChildrensBookAuthor #BooksThatHeal #RepresentationMatters #BigFeelingsLittleHearts #EmpoweringYoungReaders #AuthorInterview #PodcastWithPurpose #FlorenzaLee #PictureBooksWithHeart #DEIbooksforchildren #Queerbooks Intermissions: https://youtu.be/C0cEQHWqzRg Entire interview https://youtu.be/TchzLspNvho

Join me in welcoming Tom Tracy, a children's book author, adoption advocate, and storyteller with a heart for helping kids feel seen, valued, and understood. His books, Wonderfully You: An Ode to Adoption and Jazmyne's Big Emotions, empower young readers to embrace their identity and confidently navigate life's big feelings. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on On the Air with Florenza! #TomTracyBooks #WonderfullyYou #JazmynesBigEmotions # OnTheAirWithFlorenza #AdoptionAwareness #ChildrensBookAuthor #BooksThatHeal #RepresentationMatters #BigFeelingsLittleHearts #EmpoweringYoungReaders #AuthorInterview #PodcastWithPurpose #FlorenzaLee #PictureBooksWithHeart #DEIbooksforchildren #Queerbooks Intermissions: https://youtu.be/C0cEQHWqzRg Entire interview https://youtu.be/TchzLspNvho

Paulina asks the 13 what to do about her baby having meltdowns! Plus, we debate relationship drama on Stay or Go! And Showbiz Shelly is back! Listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you parenting a teen with ADHD and wondering why they seem so emotionally intense? Have you ever felt helpless watching your child spiral from rejection or frustration, unsure how to support them? In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode, Colleen interviews Jheri South—a mom of seven neurodivergent children, ADHD coach, and parent mentor—about the often overlooked emotional side of ADHD, especially Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Jheri shares her raw and inspiring journey from being a single mom in survival mode to becoming an empowered advocate and guide for parents of neurodivergent teens. Together, they discuss why ADHD isn't just about distractibility—it's about difficulty regulating attention and emotion. Jheri explains how understanding the neurological wiring of ADHD can radically shift a child's self-worth and a parent's approach. She also unpacks how a simple coaching tool helped her son break through emotional paralysis—and why parents must do their own work to create a stable foundation for healing and growth. Jheri's insights are grounded in both lived experience and professional expertise. She explains why many parents misinterpret emotional dysregulation as defiance, how girls often mask their symptoms, and why RSD episodes are not moments for discipline but for space and understanding. If you've ever wondered whether medication, coaching, or mindset work is the right path, Jheri provides a balanced, informed perspective—along with hope that your teen can thrive.

Handling Toddler Meltdowns: What Pancakes Taught Me About EmotionsHeather Schalk shares insights and strategies on managing toddler meltdowns using a relatable pancake breakfast scenario that was a true story! She discusses the importance of modeling calm behavior, recognizing frustration tolerance, and teaching toddlers self-regulation techniques. Heather invites listeners to a free guide and class recording:  The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast-Introduction and Overview-Free Guide-The Pancake Incident-Modeling Frustration Management-Conclusion and Free Guide"If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!------------------------------------------------------Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Check out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Grab the  The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Cathryn to chat about some of my favorite humans. We got to dive into toddlers. Dr. Cathryn has over 35 years of experience as a pediatrician and mother of four, and the founder of Healthiest Baby with 1.2 million followers over on Instagram.  Dr. Cathryn has dedicated her career to raising emotionally strong and happy kids. She's the author of three parenting books and the host of Toddlers Made Easy Podcast where she shares big hearted insights and strategies to simplify parenting. Dr. Cathryn has chosen to specialize in toddlers because this crucial, informative period is often misunderstood. Her mission is to demystify toddlerhood for parents everywhere, providing the tools and knowledge to navigate these years calmly and confidently. Check out her book. Toddlers Made Easy to dive deeper into this and in the breakdown with Rach, I shared about a resource that is totally free. Head on over to seed quiz.com to take our free questionnaire and learn more about your child's unique nervous system. Bonus points for learning more about yours too. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Cathryn Tobin: Instagram: @healthiest_baby Website: https://www.healthiest-baby.com/ Order the book: Toddlers Made Easy  Podcast: Toddlers Made Easy Podcast  Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. Today I got to hang out with Jessica Joelle Alexander. She's the bestselling author, cultural researcher, parenting expert, and co-founder of Raising Digital Citizens. Jessica's work around emotional wellbeing and positive digital habits has been featured everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to BBC World News, and her book, The Danish Way of Parenting, is one of my all time favorites. It's no wonder it's been translated into over 33 languages. In this episode, we dive into the Danish approach to parenting and screen time, exploring how we can foster healthier, more connected relationships with technology for both ourselves and our kids. I love Jessica's work. It is truly life-changing for me. I've taken so many bits and pieces into my everyday life. I've learned so much from her, and I'm so grateful for this and am jazzed for her new book The Danish Way Everyday. Remember to stay tuned for the breakdown with Rach at the end. This one is full of goodness today. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @jessicajoellealexander @raisingdigitalcitizens  Websites: www.raisingdigitalcitizens.com , https://thedanishway.com/ Order the book: The Danish Way Everyday Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first instalment of our new monthly mini-series on Dam Parenting, where we delve into significant parenting topics in concise, manageable episodes. We're thrilled to reintroduce our resident child psychologist, Faye from Kerr Psychology, who previously joined us in Episode 75 to discuss building resilience and a growth mindset in children.To kick off this new series , Eva and Faye will explore the world of "big emotions" in young children—those intense reactions that can be perplexing and challenging for parents. Faye helps us understand the developmental aspects behind these emotions and offers practical strategies for managing them effectively.What You'll Learn:Defining Big Emotions: Understanding what constitutes "big emotions" in young children and why they occur.Developmental Insights: Exploring the role of brain development, including the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, in children's emotional responses.Everyday Examples: Discussing common scenarios like frustration over putting on shoes, food refusal, and end-of-day meltdowns, and what they signify.Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: Differentiating between the two and understanding age-related factors.Co-Regulation Techniques: Learning how to stay calm and connected, using phrases like "I see you're upset. I'm here with you.""Name It to Tame It": The importance of labeling emotions to help children feel understood and develop self-regulation skills.Resources Mentioned:Introducing helpful tools and books, such as The Invisible String, or The Huge Bag of Worries to support emotional development.Other examples: The Worrysaurus and Stompysaurus by Rachel BrightConnect with Us:Instagram: Follow us @damparenting for updates and parenting tips.Subscribe: Don't miss out on future episodes—subscribe to Dam Parenting on your favourite podcast platform.Leave a Review: If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a rating and review. Your feedback helps us reach more parents and caregivers.Join the Conversation:Have questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes? Reach out to us on Instagram or through our website.Thank you for tuning in to Dam Parenting. Remember, understanding your child's big emotions is a step toward more connected and empathetic parenting.

Before we dive in: this episode includes a discussion of miscarriage, pregnancy loss and also discusses sexual assault. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Jessica Zucker. She's an LA based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning book I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica's the creator of the viral hashtag #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Mag, Vogue, Harvard Business Review, among others. She's also been featured on casual things like NPR, CNN, the Today Show, Good Morning America. She earned her advanced degrees from NYU and Harvard, and her second book is out now: Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. I found Jessica when I was deep in my miscarriage journey, and her account was such a light for me. It was truly an honor to get to dive into this conversation with her and talk about what this looks like and why are we living in shame and in silence and secrecy, and what does it look like to raise kids who don't have to do that? How can we lead the way? What are conversations we can be having now? Oh, I love this episode so much and I'm so excited for y'all to tune in and to snag your copy of Normalize It. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @ihadamiscarriage Website: drjessicazucker.com Order the book: Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Before we dive in: this episode includes a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and in this episode, I got to hang out with my pal, Jon Fogel, to chat about helping kids navigate punishment, reward based environments, even if that's not what you have in your household. That what if they go to school and that's what they're exposed to or out into the world, how do we help them navigate that? Jon is a parenting influencer, a husband and a dad of four who knows that parenting is not about perfection. He has a following of over 1.5 million by making neuroscience and psychology research practical and applicable. Jon's the author of  Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice. He is the host of The Whole Parent Podcast and founder of The Whole Parent Academy where he helps thousands of parents from all over the world ditch the power struggles and build relationships that actually work. Jon and I got into some nuance that you don't generally see on social media. I love that about him. Sometimes we dance on some topics and often find that we have the shared values at the root of each topic. Thank you, Jon, for joining us for this conversation. I'm super jazzed for y'all to tune in. Come on over to the gram. You can snap a screenshot of you tuning in and tag Jon @wholeparent. Tag us @seed.and.sew, and let's continue the conversation over there. I wanna hear what your biggest takeaway is after you tune in. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Jon: Instagram:@wholeparent Website: wholeparentacademy.com Order the book: Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice Podcast: The Whole Parent Podcast Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sam dives into how to release BIG emotions safely and effectively—so you can move them through and out of the body instead of bottling them up. Emotions are energy in motion, and when we suppress them, we risk creating dis-ease in the body. Sam shares three powerful somatic tools to help you physically move emotional energy: ✔ Shaking to reset your nervous system ✔ Primal screaming to clear built-up pressure ✔ Pressing against a wall to safely release tension If you're ready to feel lighter, happier, and return to emotional neutrality, this episode will give you simple, actionable tools you can use anytime. Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level. Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

People who have big feelings have many strengths. They understand other people really well and often have very strong, meaningful relationships. But there are also potential downsides to having big emotions, like having a hard time making decisions, feeling different from friends and family members, and feeling bad about themselves. Fortunately, there is something that we can do as parents to help our kids with these struggles, while strengthening their resilience and self-esteem.   In this episode, you'll learn:  What it was like for me growing up as a highly sensitive person in a family that didn't feel things as strongly Two common side effects of having big feelings What we can do to help our kids handle their discomfort in healthy ways and build their confidence rather than eroding it -- Join the "Daily Lift" for $1 FREE RESOURCE: Fostering Resilience Without Sacrificing Self-Esteem Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.  You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson. She's a family medicine and public health physician who specializes in women's and children's health, and she's the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. She's joining us today to talk about the experience of going through pregnancy complications and losses as a doctor herself, and the many ways that family building challenges can shape our identities and how exploring the unexpected in family life led her to a decade-long collaborative storytelling project with her patients, friends and medical colleagues. We had a really vulnerable conversation here, and we talked about a lot of different things and what that journey to motherhood looked like for me, what the messy middle looked like when I was navigating miscarriages and challenges in getting pregnant. And I'm so grateful for Becca for having these conversations so vulnerably with so many humans and hope that this feels as validating as it did for me and really would've in those seasons before I was able to enter into motherhood. When you are snagging her book Held Together, you can go through the website, we're gonna link it below, and if you order through an indie or from the Amazon link on the website, it supports Postpartum Support International. I just absolutely adore that. All right, folks, let's dive in. I just absolutely adore that. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Becca: Website: www.rebeccanthompson.com Order the book: Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love *If you order the book through Becca's website a portion of the proceeds will go to Postpartum Support International. Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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As parents—especially when raising neurodivergent, gifted, or twice-exceptional learners—we are on the frontlines of navigating intense emotions every day. In the latest episode of the podcast, we dive deep into practical strategies for supporting kids' emotional health and building regulation skills that last a lifetime. Key Takeaways: Connection Over Correction: Before jumping into discipline, prioritize building strong, trust-based connections with your kids. A safe and validating environment empowers children to openly share feelings and seek help when things get tough. Normalize Emotions—For Kids and Adults: Regularly talk about emotions in your home, openly share your feelings (the ups and the downs!), and model healthy regulation techniques like deep breathing or taking breaks. Kids learn through what we do, not just what we say. Use Tools and Creative Outlets: Create “calm down” spaces, use feelings charts or check-ins, and encourage creative activities—like doodling or building with Legos—as healthy ways for kids to process and express big feelings. Progress in emotional regulation isn't linear—it's all about small wins and ongoing growth for both our kids and ourselves. If you're supporting kids who feel big, intense emotions, know that you aren't alone, and the work you're doing is foundational for lifelong success. Need more resources and encouragement? There are so many tools, from printable feeling charts to recommended books and calming activities, available online. Check out booklists for emotional intensity, anxiety, and anger in kids; explore the “zones of regulation”; and, most importantly, find a likeminded community for support. Your family isn't alone, and together, we can raise lifelong learners—and emotionally healthy humans—one regulated breath at a time. Keep an eye out for new courses and coaching programs, perfect for your family. Stay tuned for more information by joining our newsletter if you haven't already—it's the best way to ensure you're up-to-date with the latest resources and support.   Get the Book For a deeper dive into these transformative concepts, don't forget to grab my new book, The Homeschool Advantage, where you can explore chapter six and beyond. It's a fantastic resource filled with actionable advice for homeschool educators.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Our sponsor for today's episode is CTC Math The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Audiobook Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. The Anxiety Toolkit Building Social-Emotional Skills While Helping Others The Social Emotional Needs Of Gifted And Neurodiverse Children Anxiety In Children: Physical, Emotional, and Behavioral Symptoms The Power Of Reading For Gifted Children: Advanced Readers And Social Emotional Learning A Parent's Guide To Emotional Overexcitabilities In Gifted Children Emotional Overexcitability And Gifted Kids (what you need to know) Supporting The Social and Emotional Needs Of Gifted And Twice-Exceptional Kids RLL #93: 7 Tips and Strategies for Boosting Emotional Resilience in Your Kids RLL #89: Helping Our Gifted Kids With Social and Emotional Struggles RLL #88: Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Kids with Jim Delisle Add Emotional Education to Your Homeschool Games to Help Improve Your Kid's Emotional Intelligence Help Your Intense Child Regulate Emotions Easily What is Emotional Intelligence? Navigating Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Kids Helping Kids Understand Their Emotions Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on  Twitter @ColleenKessler,  Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners,  Instagram @ColleenKessler

Before we dive in: this episode includes a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with my friend Melissa Pintor Carnagey. Melissa's newest book Growing Into You is so phenomenal. Melissa's a renowned sexuality educator, bestselling author, and leading national voice for sex positive education in youth and families. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post Parents magazine, CNN, New York Times, Buzzfeed and reaches thousands of families around the globe via an engaged social media following and monthly live workshops through their Growing Into You virtual puberty education programming. Growing Into You is a book that is currently just like living in my house because I feel like, and you'll hear it in this interview, I just have so much learning to do in this space. It's something I did not grow up with. It's something that often feels uncomfortable for me. I find myself often having more questions than answers, where I don't know how to respond to this thing that my child just said and I need resources and support on it. And Melissa is my very first place I turn for that and has been for such a long time. I followed them on Instagram for years and it was so nice to get to sit down and ask these questions and dive into this with them. I'm super excited to share this episode on Setting the Stage for Shame-Free Puberty with Melissa. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Melissa: Instagram: @sexpositive_families Website: sexpositivefamilies.com Order the book: Growing into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind Books Melissa Recommends: Your Whole Body: From Your Head to Your Toes, and Everything in Between by Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen Sanders Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg The Science of Babies  It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn Browse more great resources by topic, age, and type at sexpositivefamilies.com/resources Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine two weeks without the people who make your house a home... Today's episode is a tough one for me. For the first time in years, I'm facing two whole weeks without my kids—and honestly, it's hitting harder than I expected. I'm opening up about the emotions that come with big family transitions, the hard decisions behind 50/50 custody, and why running my home like a business isn't about being strict—it's about preparing my kids for real life.We'll dive into how I'm redefining wealth beyond money, what true legacy looks like, and the funny (and humbling) lessons my teenagers are teaching me along the way. If you've ever wrestled with parenting guilt, time management, or simply trying to do right by your family, I think you'll find something in this for you.https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-schuenke/episodes/Navigating-Big-Emotions-and-Bigger-Transitions-e301b07

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and in this episode I got to hang out with Rach and chat about why kids swear and how to handle it without shame. I am obsessed with this topic because there's so much nuance to it. I had seen a post on social media recently, and it was so black and white about it. As with a lot of things on social media, I wanted to dive into the nuance of what did you grow up experiencing? What's your culture around this and what are you afraid of? I'm not a human that you like meet and I'm like, oh my gosh, let's talk about the weather. I'm a human that you meet and I'm like, let's talk about your deepest fears. And so that is what we got to kinda dive into here, as well as how to respond to our kids, how to raise children who are gonna have the social skills to thrive and know what it looks like to be out in the world, communicating with others, not knowing what their cultural context is gonna be around different verbiage. I can't wait to hear your follow-up questions, your takeaways, all that jazz. Head on over to seed dot and so on Instagram, and let's keep the conversation going. All right folks, let's dive in. Connect with us: Printable Social Story on Swearing: Here Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lit AF Relationships podcast is your resource for creating healthy relationships full of love, trust, safety, and respect. Gentle parenting. Conscious parenting. Attachment parenting. No matter your style, they all ask one thing: get comfortable with big emotions. Easier said than done—especially if you grew up stuffing yours down.In this episode, we talk about what really happens when your kid has a meltdown and your insecure attachment kicks in (hi, anxious fixers and avoidant silencers

It's natural to want to do a “good job” as a parent. We want to be attentive, be calm when our kids are having a difficult time, teach them all the skills they need to know in life…and it's easy to be really hard on ourselves when we don't do all of those things well. The good news is, our kids don't need parents who never make mistakes -- they actually need us to be imperfect!  In this episode, you'll learn:  Why it's hard for us to accept that our imperfections make us better parents Four reasons we MUST be imperfect to raise great kids What we should spend our energy on, instead of trying to be good at everything  --  JOIN THE “DAILY LIFT” + WEEKLY “GET UNSTUCK” CONVERSATION FOR $1 Summary and examples from this episode Transcript for this episode Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're bringing back a conversation that resonated with so many of you. In this episode, I'm hanging out with Libby Ward. You might know her as Diary of an Honest Mom. Libby is a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to changing the motherhood narrative. She's been featured on Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, BBC, and more. Truly a thought leader when it comes to navigating the complex mental health experiences that so many moms face today. What I love so much about Libby is how genuinely she shows up. We hear the word authenticity quite a bit these days, but Libby truly embodies it. She talks openly about the reality struggles and challenges of motherhood while allowing space for all feelings. In this episode, we dive into self -esteem and motherhood, and one of my favorite parts of our chat was exploring the difference between shame and accountability, plus breaking down what guilt can really mean. Follow Libby at Diary of an Honest Mom for honest, relatable content about motherhood and mental health that will leave you feeling seen and supported. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Libby: Instagram: @diaryofanhonestmom Website: https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/ Order the book: The Honest Mom Journal: The struggling moms guide to struggling less Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feeling stretched thin but still want to help your neurodivergent child with emotional regulation? You're not alone! Amidst all the daily chaos of parenting, finding time to support your child's big emotions can feel impossible. But what if just a few minutes a week could make a real difference?In this episode, Emily Hamblin and co-host Ashley Schultz share simple, low-effort strategies to help your child practice emotional regulation—even if you're incredibly busy. Ashley, a mom of five neurodivergent kids, explains how she fits emotional intelligence tools into her packed schedule and the small but powerful changes that have helped her family.- - -

If you are raising a child or children with big emotions, you probably deal with a lot of drama throughout the day: anxiety, resistance, disrespect…maybe even your child speaking negatively about themselves. The good news? There are a lot of strategies that can help. The bad news? There are a lot of strategies that can help. And often because there are a lot of these strategies that can help, you may feel so exhausted and run down that you don't know which strategies to try first or what your next step should be.  This episode includes:  What keeps us feeling stuck and unable to move past our overwhelm The first step we need to take to get unstuck -- and why it doesn't take any extra energy! How one simple shift can help us find more lightness inside and more peace in our homes  JOIN THE “DAILY LIFT” (+ WEEKLY “GET UNSTUCK” CONVERSATION) FOR $1 Transcript for this episode Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Neha Ruch. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women embracing family life. As a thought leader, influencer, and sought -after speaker, Neha's work is shifting the narrative around stay -at -home motherhood, empowering women to find confidence and purpose in their parenting journey. Her book, The Power Pause: How To Plan A Career Break After Kids - And Come Back Stronger Than Ever offers powerful insights for those navigating career pauses and identity shifts. I loved chatting with Neha so much because I find myself often living in the gray area in life. Things aren't very black and white in my brain and Neha really embraces that gray. It's not you work 40 plus hours a week or you stay at home. It's not this or that or forever and always. It's really looking at what's feasible in this season, what feels right in this season. And I have passed this book along to so many humans in my life who are finding themselves in that black and white and really looking for the gray. This is not just for folks who want to be a stay -at -home parent and leave the workforce or have been a stay -at -home parent and want to re -enter the workforce. It's for anyone who's a parent because it opens up our mind to so many things that we might have shoulds or should nots built in and biases around. I'm so stoked for y'all to get to tune in to this beautiful human and this conversation. All right. Let's dive in.  Connect with Neha: Instagram: @motheruntitled Website: www.motheruntitled.com Order the book: The Power Pause: How To Plan A Career Break After Kids - And Come Back Stronger Than Ever Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it easier to do a cold plunge than to deal with your partner's emotions? If your partner's in a bad mood, should you just be their punching bag? And do you spend more time focusing on solutions or who's to blame? Today Alyson and I explore navigating big emotions in a partnership. We explore how to deal with intensity while also setting boundaries against aggression and good old-fashioned drama.   https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2025/04/dealing-with-blame-and-emotions   COACHING   → To learn more about coaching with Tripp Lanier visit https://TrippLanier.com → To learn more about working with Alyson Lanier visit https://AlysonLanier.com   BOOK   → We live in a world with more possibilities than ever before. So why do most men settle for lackluster, cookie-cutter lives that leave them feeling stuck, drained, and uninspired? _This Book Will Make You Dangerous_ is a guide for the rare, few men who refuse to sleepwalk through life. → Visit https://TrippLanier.com/book

If you are raising children with big emotions, you are probably used to their big reactions when they are tired, hungry, or overstimulated. But sometimes children have big reactions even when there is no obvious reason, leaving us feeling confused and like we have to walk on eggshells around them.   In this episode, you'll learn:  What is going on when our kids act overly irritated or annoyed but it isn't clear why  How to recognize what I call “energy mismatches” (with examples) What we can do to help our kids have fewer big reactions -- and more confidence and healthy self-esteem --   Transcript of this episode FREE RESOURCE: Summary of this episode Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Dr. Anna Housley Juster. Anna brings over 25 years of experience supporting children and families as a mental health clinician, education consultant, award -winning author, and parent. Anna specializes in early childhood trauma, anxiety, and behavioral challenges, blending her expertise in child development and mental health to support families, teachers, and social workers. She's also the author of How to Train Your Amygdala, a powerful tool for helping kids understand and manage big emotions. Anna's approach is informed by evidence -based therapies like TF -CBT, play therapy, and SPACE parent guidance. She's passionate about equipping caregivers with practical strategies to nurture emotional well -being. It was so rad to get to chat with Anna because I love her kids book, How to Train Your Amygdala, and how applicable her information is. I'm obsessed with talking to kids about their bodies and really teaching them how they work and not shying away from terms like amygdala because they feel really big and sciencey and foreign for a lot of us, and really leaning into that. I so dig that about Anna. I'm stoked for y 'all to dive into this episode and can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback over on the gram. Come follow us at seed.and.sew on Instagram and let's chat more about this bad boy. All right, let's dive in.  Connect with Anna: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anna-housley-juster Website: www.annahousleyjuster.com Order the book: How to Train Your Amygdala Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I get to hang out with Nancy Reddy. She's the author of The Good Mother Myth. Her previous books include the poetry collections Pocket Universe and Double Jinx, a winner of the National Poetry Series. I think we need to be screaming this from the rooftops that when we're trying to be a good mom, it actually leads to bad mental health and that there isn't this spot where we're like, okay, check, we're a great mom now. We're going to drop the ball and we're going to make mistakes. And what it means for us as individuals to feel like we're doing enough and being enough is so personalized. I loved this breakdown with Rach after where we got to dive into what this looks like in everyday life for us and how it shows up personally. I'm super stoked to share this episode with you. I think it's a message that so many of us need on repeat. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Nancy: Instagram: @nancy.o.reddy Website: www.nancyreddy.com Order the book: The Good Mother Myth Join the newsletter:  https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes feelings just don't make sense. And that's okay, but understanding them should be a top priority. In order to really understand something, there are a few important factors, including comprehension, insight, and empathy. Understanding requires a huge effort towards cognitive engagement, and this episode encourages exactly that. In this episode, Lily vulnerably approaches a few ways to explore big emotions amidst life's challenges and transitions. Lily discusses a few struggles she is currently facing, including a disconnect between her brain and her heart.  This is episode #3 of the SURF series — Stop, Understand, Relationships, Faith — a five-week journey where we explore how to find joy and purpose in life's ups and downs. How are you riding the wave? Share with the crew over on Instagram @8020pod!  Download the SURF Guidebook: https://lilyrakow.myflodesk.com/surf  Listen to past SURF episodes: learn to ride the wave: an introduction to the SURF series  stop chasing distractions: living with purpose in your 20's Connect with 80/20 https://instagram.com/8020pod Connect with Lily https://instagram.com/lilyrakow Submit to the 80/20 Advice Column https://forms.gle/L486EGDeX34CEVqX8 Join the newsletter https://lilyrakow.myflodesk.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know how important it is to be a powerful positive influence with our children. But becoming one sounds daunting at times -- especially with everything else we have to juggle on a daily basis. The good news is, we can increase our influence easily, just by adding two little words to our vocabulary!   In this episode, you'll learn:  What a “powerful positive influence” is, and what happens when you are one Two qualities every powerful positive influence has Two “magic” words that show our kids we care, we are consistent, and we can handle their big emotions --  Transcript of this episode FREE RESOURCE: Summary of this episode Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett to chat about how to make puberty and sex talks less awkward. Our editor, Kristin, for the podcast and Rach both were like, oh my gosh, this episode is gold. I love how approachable Cara and Vanessa are and how much they let me be me in this and share about how little I was spoken to about puberty and sex and how awkward it is now when my kids do things like ask if they can invite me to their penis party. Fear not, Dr. Cara Natterson is a pediatrician and New York Times best -selling author of 10 books including the Care and Keeping of You series and Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a best -selling author and puberty educator. Together, they're two of the most trusted voices on puberty, co -authoring the national bestseller, This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, and co -hosting This is So Awkward, the podcast. Cara and Vanessa run Less Awkward, the first company aimed at making puberty more comfortable with a membership for parents, an innovative health and sex ed curriculum for schools, and game -changing products. Cara and Vanessa speak to audiences across the country using science and humor to encourage open, albeit awkward, conversations. A relatable, reliable approach to help keep kids safe and healthy. They don't just hand out this advice, they live it. Between them, they are raising six teenagers. Y 'all, I'm so stoked for you to dive into this episode and to tune in to This is So Awkward, the podcast, and snag their book, This Is So Awkward. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Cara and Vanessa: Instagram: @less.awkward Website: https://lessawkward.com/ Order the book: This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained Podcast: This is So Awkward Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today we are sharing an episode we've aired before with Gabor Maté. It's been two years since the air date and it's still one of our most popular episodes because it absolutely slays. I adore him. He's a renowned speaker and bestselling author. Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. He's written several bestselling books, I love The Myth of Normal, there are so many more here, Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No, Exploring the Stress -Disease Connection, and Scattered Minds: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It. He has also co -authored Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers. He is so profound and I learn from him every time I get to hear him talk. I'm so excited to dive into this episode with you again because I learn new things every time I listen. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with Dr. Gabor Mate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/ Website: https://drgabormate.com/ Order the book: The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When our children react strongly to disappointment or frustration, we often feel like we need to cater to their needs or give in to keep the peace. And then we worry that our child's big emotions will keep them from learning how to handle the inevitable challenges they'll face in life! Fortunately, even children with big feelings can learn to handle obstacles effectively.  In this episode, you'll learn:  Why feeling strongly is strength -- and why it's important we don't teach our children to hide their emotions  Why we don't have to cater to our children to prevent hard feelings…and how to empower them instead  A Long Game Parenting strategy that helps kids and parents learn how to respect negative emotions without being controlled by them (with several practical examples) -- FREE LIVE Parenting "Power Hour" FREE RESOURCE: Summary of this episode Join Rachel's Facebook group The Leadership Parenting Academy and Success Lab

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I'm so jazzed to share today's special episode with you. It's a sneak peek into our 2025 Seed Teacher Summit coming at you March 11th to the 13th. We're so grateful to have a brand new batch of incredible speakers this year and so many essential topics like Connecting with Kids who Challenge You, How to Handle Weapon Play at School, and Resilience for Educators. This is going to be a compilation episode with little snippets from a handful of the interviews just to give you a taste of what's to come and see if it's right for you. The Summit is free, F -R -E -E, to watch, so please share it with any educators, administrators, or fellow caregivers in your life who would benefit from learning more about supporting teachers and kids with the resources they need to thrive. We're all in this thing together, my friends, and it fills my cup to be able to hand over high -quality professional development and learning opportunities completely for free. Head on over to seedandsew.org/summit. That's seedandsew.org/summit to register. That's seedandsew.org/summit. All right, folks, let's dive in.  Connect with us: Seed Teacher Summit: https://www.seedandsew.org/summit Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices