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Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today is a rebroadcast of an episode with Larissa Geleris and we got to dive into when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. I, for one, have this at my household. I have a sensory mismatch with one of my children and my husband has a sensory mismatch with our other child and so we're constantly navigating this in real life. And at the end of this episode, Rach and I came together for a breakdown of what this looks like in real life in our households. I hope this one is hitting you at a good time, y 'all. It's a reminder I think we all need. All right, let's dive in.  Connect with Larissa: Instagram: @steadyparents Website: https://www.steadyparents.com/ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly conversation. We talk about the upcoming midterms and explore other issues impacting our ability to live freely. It's an exciting time to be a free-thinking individual, to put it mildly. Most of us would be loathe to admit it but it's easy to find ourselves serving a very jealous god that goes by the name of "More." Liberty Advocate breaks down the religion of consumption and how "never enough" becomes implanted in the human mind. Article of the Day: Due to our growing economic and cultural chaos, up and coming generations are facing some uniquely difficult challenges right now. Paul Rosenberg offers an informative and loving explanation to them of why their generation was a casualty and what they might do about it. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Fait Main enregistré en public sur Instagram, je reçois Gaël, la créatrice derrière le compte Gaël and Sew : illustratrice, autrice de BD couture et créatrice de patrons. Ensemble, on parle d'entrepreneuriat créatif sans filtre, entre stratégies digitales concrètes et réalités parfois moins glamour de la vie d'indépendante. Dans cet épisode, on a parlé de : Editeurs : Créapassions et Éditions Marie Claire Partenaires : Bohin, Makerist Outils : Tailwind, Zapier Salons : Creativa Rouen et Créations & savoir-faire

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I'm joined by Libby Ward—creator, author, and the voice behind Honest Motherhood—and this conversation is the kind that makes you feel a little less alone in your own brain.We're talking about the mental load of motherhood, the pressure to be productive, and how hard it can be to rest even when your body is asking for it. Libby shares openly about self-doubt, overwhelm, and what it's looked like to move from doing what she should do to actually listening to what she needs.We get into nervous system support, repair over perfection, and what it means to raise kids differently than we were raised—while still being human in the process.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Libby:Instagram: @libbywardWebsite: www.libbyward.comOrder the book: Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself Connect with us:Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the QuizOrder Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now! Website: seedandsew.org Credits:Host: Alyssa Blask CampbellCo-host: Rachel LounderProduction/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeighGraphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki RohrigMusic by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Sew & So…we're excited to introduce you to someone whose work brings together so many of the things we talk about here on Sew & So—sewing, creativity, craftsmanship, and the incredible power of clothing to transform the way we see a person.Amanda Lifvendahl is the Costume Shop Supervisor and Lead Designer at Interlochen Center for the Arts, the internationally renowned arts education community in northern Michigan. And when you hear Amanda talk about costumes, you quickly realize that what she does is about so much more than making beautiful clothes.Amanda grew up in the Chicago area in a very creative family. Her parents were involved in community theater, so theater was part of her life from an early age. In high school, she started working with wardrobes and learning to sew—and somewhere along the way, she caught what she calls the “costume bug.”But her path to costume design wasn't exactly a straight line. Amanda was actually studying to become a nurse when an acting class changed everything. She found herself costuming some of the scenes she was acting in, and her instructor suggested she take a closer look at costume design.That little nudge eventually led her to Illinois State University, a 16-year adventure at Broadway Costumes in Chicago, and then, in 2018, to Interlochen Center for the Arts.Today, Amanda designs costumes for theater and dance, works with productions ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway-style musicals and ballet, and mentors young artists who are discovering their own creative voices.Hear about Amanda's philosophy about what a costume really does. She sees it as the outer layer of a character—something that can tell us who that person is before they ever speak a word.We're going to talk about all of that …and we're also going to talk about the chickens! Because when Amanda and her husband moved to Interlochen, they were gifted 20 chickens. Today they have 24 chickens, 12 goldfish and a Cock-a-Poo named Delilah!(4:03) How did Amanda learn to sew and who were her influencers?(4:47) She grew up in a very artistic, creative and theatrical family. How did that influence her?(7:05) In high school she caught the “costume bug”. How did this happen?(8:57) How did the movie “Pretty in Pink” influence her love of creating cloths?(10:50) She was studying to be a nurse when a costume class and that instructor changed her life.(13:37) Amanda attended Illinois State University and studied in their world renown theatre department. She tells us about that time in her life.(15:59) She said the “loosened up” Painting scenery at ISU. What does this mean?(18:24) Amanda spent 16 years working at Broadway Costumes Chicago. She shares this adventure with us.(21:40) Amanda shares a few stories with us about her time in Chicago at Broadway Costumes.(24:31) In 2018 Amanda got her job at Interlochen…she tells us how this happened…and why she cried!(26:17) She tells about Interlochen Center For the Arts; it's history and how they're preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary. And how about her costume shop?(28:13) Learn about the campus at Interlochen…”Hogwarts for the Arts”!(30:58) How many costumes are in the costume shop?(32:20) How about memorable students and productions?(35:57) Learn Amanda's philosophy about costuming and how the process begins for her.(39:24) Amanda's costumes are trult the first impression of a character…she tells us more!(40:39) Amanda talks about her scoliosis and spinal fusion and how it influences her costume designs.(42:38) Does she have to modify how she works today because of her physical challenges?(44:58) What's next for her and what's her dream?(45:55) You can find Amanda on Instagram @lifvenator Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

It's my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you're serious about picking your way through the fog of deception to understand the world around us, Eric always has an informed take. One of the most important choices each of us will make is whether we are living our own hero's journey or being plugged in to someone else's for their benefit. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that every man is the hero of his own story. Article of the Day: Critical thinking may be the most valuable survival skill of our time. Liberty Advocate explains why critical thinking is disappearing and collective stupidity is rising. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is a rebroad of one of our absolute essentials-- how to navigate that rocky transition back to school after vacation. And not just for our kids, but for ourselves, too.I'm joined by my friend Laura Petix, also known as The OT Butterfly. She's a pediatric occupational therapist, a neurodivergent mom raising a neurodivergent kid, and the author of A Kid's Book About Neurodiversity. She also has a brand-new book coming out October 6th called The Sensory Code: Understanding Sensory Processing Differences to Support Your Child's Unique Needs, which could not be more perfect for this conversation.This convo is a mix of validation, strategy, and "yep, me too" moments you're going to want to come back to. We talk about how to actually support regulation in those first weeks back, whether your kid is a sensory seeker or sensory sensitive, and how to lower demands, build in support, and reset your own expectations. We also get into the emotional side of school refusal, those brutal morning meltdowns, and why some kids just need a longer runway to get going again.Plus, Laura shares her brilliant nervous system budget analogy, which I think you're going to love. This one's for those of us starting the school year already feeling tapped out, and trying to figure out how to make re-entry just a little softer.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Laura: Instagram: ⁠@theotbutterfly⁠ Website: ⁠www.theotbutterfly.com⁠ Order the book: ⁠A Kids Book About Neurodiversity⁠ Podcast: ⁠The Sensory W.I.S.E Solutions Podcast⁠ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a week-long hiatus, I'm back in the saddle and catching up with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. There's a lot to discuss as we continue to monitor our progress into America's "Golden Age." With all the bad news swirling around us, it's easy to forget what an amazing world we live in. Paul Rosenberg's gentle reminder not to discount the future, is a message many of us sorely need to hear. Article of the Day: Mass surveillance has quietly grown up around us like so many noxious weeds. Liberty Advocate has a detailed examination of the question: Can such a practice ever be reconciled with our Fourth Amendment protections? Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Rebroadcast: 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 and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Sew & So is a little different. Instead of one conversation, you're getting three!While recording at BERNINA University 2026 in New Orleans, we had the opportunity to sit down with three remarkable women who are each making an impact in very different ways.You'll meet Shelancia Daniel, founder of Creativity Shell, a nonprofit using sewing and other creative trades to build confidence, life skills, and resilience in children—including some of our most vulnerable youth.Then we'll head to Switzerland, at least figuratively, with Sarah Caldwell, who leads international training and product development for BERNINA International. We talk innovation, the changing ways people learn, AI, customer input, and the beautiful new BERNINA Liberty Edition machines.And finally, you'll meet Allison Parker, founder of ricRACK in New Orleans—a nonprofit that's giving fabric a second life while teaching a new generation how to sew, create, repair, and rethink textile waste.Three women. Three completely different stories. One powerful connection: they each saw something that needed to change and decided to do something about it. (1:39) Meet Shelancia Daniel!(2:09) Shelancia tells us what's she's been up in the last year with Creativity Shell(2:50) How did Creativity Shell get started and why did she name it Creativity Shell?(3:40) What new programs does Creativity Shell have going on this year?(5:40) How does Shelancia come up with ideas for new programs?(6:36) Where is Creativity Shell located and what are their plans for expansion and the future?(8:59) How many kids have gone through their program?(9:25) Shelancia talks with us about human trafficking and how people can be aware of what's going on and make a difference?(12:10) Shelancia talks about Creativity Shell's relationship with BERNINA.(13:48) What can someone do if they are suspicious of human trafficking?(15:38) How can you support the Creativity Shell?(16:53)www.creativityshell.org(17:44) Meet Sarah Caldwell head of Training for BERNINA International(18:38) Sarah talks about what she's been up to for the last year as well as the new BERNINA partnership with Liberty Fabrics.(19:39) How was the pattern on the new BARNINA machine chosen?(20:05) What shifts and trends is Sarah seeing in how people learn?(20:49) How does the current generation learn that's different from other generations?(21:34) Innovation…what emerging technologies is Sarah seeing?(22:20) What influence does AI have on today's innovations?(22:52) Sarah tells us about herself and how she came to work for BERNINA(24:15) Sarah handles training for all but North America. How is her approach different form that in North America?(25:07) How does she know what needs to be taught?(25:57) Where do the ideas come from for new product development? What about customer input?(28:02) What does the next year look like for Sarah?(29:13) How did Sarah and her family get started in making and modeling costumes?(30:30) What didn't we ask? Hear Sarah's story about her mom.(31:53) Meet Allison Parker founder of ricRACK New Orleans(32:43) Allison tells us about ricRACK and its inception(35:41) Where did the name ricRACK come from?(36:44) Allison tells us about the sewists who are working in the back of the store…as well as the other groups who work in the store year-round.(38:26) In the life of ricRACK, what has surprised Allison the most?(39:46) What are the requirements for fabric donations to ricRACK?(42:23) What's Allison's dream for the future of ricRACK?(42:44) What question didn't we ask? How can people help?!(44:06) Where does she want to open new locations?(44:46) www.ricRACKnola.com, allison@ricRACKnola.com Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Before we dive in: the breakdown of this episode includes a brief discussion of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. Rebroadcast: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with ⁠Dr. Alissa Jerud⁠. She wrote the book ⁠Emotion-Savvy Parenting⁠, and I loved getting to chat with her specifically about anxiety and what it looks like to experience anxiety without being consumed by it. Alissa Jerud has a PhD and is a mom of two kids. She's a licensed clinical psychologist, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of ⁠Emotion-Savvy Parenting⁠, which is a compassionate science informed guide for relating more skillfully to painful, unwanted emotions in her private practice. Dr. Jerud specializes in highly effective exposure based treatment for anxiety related disorders, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias and generalized anxiety disorder. Additionally, she specializes in DBT, dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training, and particularly enjoys helping other parents learn research back strategies for accepting, regulating, and tolerating their emotions as well as their children's. Dr. Jerud also trains other clinicians in exposure based treatments and frequently gives workshops on anxiety, stress, mental health, parenting, and social support to companies large and small. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Alissa Jerud: Instagram: @emotionsavvydoc Website: https://www.alissajerud.com Order the book: Emotion-Savvy Parenting: A Shame-Free Guide to Navigating Emotional Storms and Deepening Connection Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined today by Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos for a rollicking discussion of the madness that has seized the American political class. Sitting on the fence is no longer an option for those who value freedom. President Trump's penchant to rename things like the Gulf of (America) and Lake (America) is causing heads to explode in fits of rage. Curiously, as El Gato Malo observes, the angriest of all are the folks who keep defying biological reality by renaming things according to gender preference. Article of the Day: Those who are determined to live a reality-based existence have their work cut out for them. Paul Rosenberg offers a simple question that will keep us rooted in truth--if we answer it courageously: "Yeah, but is it true?" Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

** Episode soutenu par CrazyCat Transfer : un grand merci à Vanessa ! CrazyCat Transfer propose du flex et du vinyl pour customiser un peu tout chez soi ! Dans ces matériaux, on peut découper tout ce qu'on veut pour décorer plein de supports : du textile bien sûr, mais aussi du verre, du bois et des matériaux plastiques. Et ensuite, on les applique sur nos supports en les collant ou en les thermocollant. Aujourd'hui, c'est Gaël du compte Gael and Sew que je reçois et qui partage avec nous son histoire. Elle a démarré sa carrière professionnelle dans l'animation, dans différentes structures. Et puis un accident de travail l'a amenée à être bénévole pour donner des cours de couture. Ce parcours un peu semé d'embûches a été l'occasion de découvrir cette passion pour la couture. Elle nous raconte les tout débuts de ses illustrations autour de la couture, puis son aventure éditoriale. Avec Gaël, on a aussi parlé délais de paiement et congé maternité quand on est en micro-entreprise et elle vous donne aussi quelques conseils en entrepreneuriat créatif. Si vous aimez Fait Main, participez au financement du podcast, j'ai besoin de VOUS !

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the summer months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Today I got to sit down with my dear friend, Eli Harwood, who you may know as @attachmentnerd over on Instagram, to dive into a topic that comes up so often, school refusal. We talk about what's really going on beneath school refusal, how to meet our kids with connection and structure, and why scaffolding their nervous system matters more than forcing compliance. This episode is full of practical strategies that help us show up differently for our kids and ourselves. Stay tuned in September for an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Eli: Instagram: ⁠@attachmentnerd⁠ Website: ⁠https://attachmentnerd.com/⁠ Order the book: ⁠Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://attachmentnerd.com/podcast⁠ Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ TikTok: ⁠@seedandsew⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ and ⁠Tiny Humans, Big Emotions⁠  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're talking about what it really looks like to go from a home to a homestead, and I get to answer a question I've been asked for years in real time: If I had it all to do over again, what would I do differently?   LFTN Stocking Exchange Reminder that the LFTN Stocking Exchange is coming up. Get it on your radar!   Featured Event: Soil Microscopy Class Soil and Microscopy Intensive Learn to look at what is actually happening in your soil and better understand the biology that makes healthy soil work. LivingFreeInTennessee.com   Sponsors Above Phone AbovePhone.com Strong Roots Resources StrongRootsResources.com   Tales from the Prepper Pantry Building new shelves Consolidating freezer fat Meatloaf is the big project of the week Processed all peppers for salsa futures   Frugality Tip: 100% Cotton Throws Buy a cotton blanket at Aldi for $15 Sew it in half and you get two throws for the price of one No unnatural plastic yuck in your throws   Operation Independence SRF sponsorship has really come through! Holler Roast is up 20% since the weeks of the fair Thanks, y'all!   Main Topic: From Home To Homestead One of the questions I get when on panels and suck is "If you had it to do all over again, how would you build your homestead?" Or "What are the 2 or 3 biggest mistakes you made early on in building your homestead?" As homestead advising types we tend to tell people to build things one at a time and go slowly so that you can get your systems working. Or we say get a permaculture plan in place first. Or we have more practical advice like infrastructure before livestock, get your zone 0 in place before you do anything else, etc All these things are true and not true at the same time What is homesteading? The eternal question, more controversial than what is off grid? (Reminds me of the how libertarian are you arguments) Homestead Where You Are Is land required? Mindset change Ongoing learning Then came the question: If you had it all to fro over again Holler Hub being developed for a year with Basecamp Lodge as the event center Fighting a type one error at the Holler Homestead where I live Acceleration of the challenges this year, remediation, health impacts, processing past grief and letting things go that hold you back (Resentment episode) So if I had it to do all over again, how would I build my homestead differently? That is a question you can't really answer unless you are doing it The opportunity The reality: move, brought almost nothing with me, sourcing all new personal items as well as transforming basecamp into a homestead that can accommodate events AND serve as a live learning model for others who want an immersive experience in growing food and health living Pros: I own the property and home Its got good bones I have the experience and connections to do this right We are already set up with a basement classroom and open concept kitchen that works great for teaching I have income streams developed I am really good at "If I cannot do x then what CAN I do? Cons: this is a normal house not a home set up to accommodate pantry, power outages, processing animals and food, gardening, etc. (Now fuel efficient) I come to this without the funds to do it in my personal checking account I am still encumbered by past messes (although fewer) that I have made for. Myself This will be very much like when I was younger on the homestead and was just starting out, only I am not, in fact younger :D Plastics So how will we start? The assessment is this week. What have we got? What do we need? How will we navigate what to do first? This may become the constant topic of the podcast or a segment - I don't really know, But it is the BUILDING of the Holler Hub in real time and I am excited to finally answer the question for real - what would you do if you had it all to do over again? I guess we will find out. But one thing is true - the one most important part of homesteading that you can never let languish - BE FEARLESS.

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly conversation and we're both quickly tiring of living under the watchful eye of big brother and his helpers. The excuse of "I'm not doing anything illegal" is small comfort when the definition of illegal changes according to whomever is in power. Flock Safety cameras have popped up like so many goathead weeds across the nation and the assurances that they're "only reading license plates" are falling flat. Especially considering what the folks at WIRED have discovered in the software code being marketed to augment flock cameras. With the help of AI, we are quickly becoming closely-watched inmates in a very large open-air prison. Article of the Day: We all know insufferable people who have assumed the identity of a lifelong victim and the presumed mantle of moral authority that is supposed to go along with it. Paul Rosenberg explains the moral value of victimhood and warns that it is calling us down a path that leads to darkness, rather than light. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the summer months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Today I'm joined by someone I deeply respect, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, clinical psychologist and author of the book Love the Teen You Have. In this episode, we dive into the often messy world of parenting tweens and teens. Dr. Lockhart and I explore how connection, not control, is the foundation for healthy, respectful relationships with our kids as they grow. This conversation is packed with real tools and grounded wisdom for anyone parenting through the big feelings and growing independence of adolescence. And stay tuned in September—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart: Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart  Website: www.anewdaysa.com and www.drannlouiselockhart.com Order the book: Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ now!  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about how to become a human truth-detector in a time when deception rules our world. For all the wailing about "privilege" and how enlightened it is to berate those who have more than others, it's still a loser's game. Paul Rosenberg has a refreshing take on the blessings of privilege. Article of the Day: Becoming an autodidact or self-directed learner is like gaining a legit superpower. Liberty Advocate spells out the pathway on how to sharpen our discernment until we can examine information for ourselves, rather than waiting for someone to tell us what it means. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today I get to hang out with Dr. Anna Housley Juster, author of the new children's book The Best Good Thing, which just published on August 11th. 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, and remember to check out today's newsletter for an interview with Anna about her new children's book The Best Good Thing. Stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Anna: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anna-housley-juster Website: www.annahousleyjuster.com Order her new children's book: The Best Good Thing Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly conversation. Individuals who are determined to live as a free man or woman will find encouragement in our discussion. Being fashionable isn't always a good thing. Especially when it comes to matters of conscience. Better to stand alone than to be stylish. Article of the Day: It's wild to contemplate how quickly Flock Safety cameras have proliferated in our communities. Dustin Hurst says this is an issue that will require an informed and motivated populace to correct. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today I'm joined by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper, authors of the new book Talk to your Boys. We dig into how boys are being shaped by the culture around them, including what they're exposed to online, what they're learning (or not learning) about emotions and connection, and how we as adults can show up in powerful, empathetic ways. This is such a rich, important conversation about masculinity, care, vulnerability, and how to raise boys who grow into connected, kind, emotionally healthy men.   And stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Joanna and Christopher: Joanna: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/byjoannaschroeder/⁠ Christopher: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrhealthteacher/⁠ Talk To Your Boys Book: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoyourboysbook⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.talktoyourboys.com/⁠ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Pre-order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ now!  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly debrief. No matter how crazy things may get or how ridiculous the things we're expected to believe, we always have options. Collective guilt is a very dangerous way to shift how we think of entire groups of people. Paul Rosenberg warns, protect your soul from collective guilt because it is a gateway to very bad things. Article of the Day: Dr. Fauci has spent some long, lonely hours before members of Congress, being grilled over his Covid policies and personal writings. Barry Brownstein explains what happens when science becomes a state religion. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Before we dive in: This episode includes a discussion of childhood mental health struggles and discusses suicidal ideation and self harm. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today I'm joined by Kristina Kuzmič for a powerful conversation about parenting through childhood depression, suicidal ideation, and the quiet moments that often get missed when kids look “fine” on the outside. We talk about the difference between sadness and depression, why so many kids struggle silently, and how our instinct to control—while deeply human—can sometimes push connection further away. Kristina shares what it looked like to shift from trying to fix her son's pain to becoming a steady, safe presence instead. If you've ever felt scared, helpless, or unsure how to show up when your child is hurting, this conversation is for you. And stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Kristina: Instagram: ⁠@kristinakuzmic⁠ Website: ⁠https://kristinakuzmic.com/⁠ Order the book: ⁠I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child⁠ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@seed.and.sew ⁠ Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: ⁠Take the Quiz⁠ Order ⁠Big Kids, Bigger Feelings⁠ now!  Website: ⁠seedandsew.org⁠ Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: ⁠Ruby Adams⁠ and  ⁠Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly conversation. We'll hit the high points of what's happening and discuss what we can do at the individual level. Understanding the world around us requires using honest definitions. Paul Rosenberg has a great explanation of how even common definitions have been sent to a political graveyard. Article of the Day: The current flock camera debate is a strong indicator that we've inverted the legal standard of "innocent until proven guilty" to something that resembles "guilty until we lose interest in you." Liberty Advocate explains how the shift took place and what we can do about it. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children.  Today we're hanging out with Pepper Stetler,  the author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test. We talked about school systems and how they are not set up to support all of our children. I want to hear your takeaways and your feedback and whether or not your kid might benefit from some of the things that we toss up in this episode. And if you're a teacher, come share your challenges and grievances and what you would love to see change as well. And stay tuned later this summer—we have an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in.Connect with Pepper: X/Twitter: https://x.com/pepperstetler Website: https://www.pepperstetler.com/about Order the book: A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to make sense of the world in our weekly visit. We talk about keeping politics in its proper perspective as well as whether texting and driving should be illegal. We seldom recognize the future falling into place around us because the transition takes place so incrementally. Madge Waggy has a great column on this topic. Article of the Day: Believe it or not, there was a time when politics was not almighty in the lives of everyday people. Paul Rosenberg has some keen insights into how we can restore civil society to its proper role. (If you haven't subscribed to his substack, you're missing out on some truly useful information) Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Every child experiences the world differently, and the need beneath a behavior is as individual as the child themselves. Today I'm joined by parenting coach and author Mary Van Geffen, whose book Parenting a Spicy One is part memoir, part survival guide, and completely validating for the parents who feel like they're doing everything “right” and still getting steamrolled by meltdowns, back talk, and constant negotiating. Mary brings humor, honesty, and so many practical tools to this conversation—and I think it's one that so many of us need right now.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Mary: Instagram: @maryvangeffen Website: https://www.maryvangeffen.com/ Order the book: Parenting a Spicy One Or, Preorder here to access Mary's Affirmations Masterclass and the Meltdown Meditations for Moms: https://www.maryvangeffen.com/parentingaspicyonebook Are you a spicy one quiz: Here Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's my weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about wars and rumors of war-mongers, flock cameras and the importance of choosing truth over party. No one can be truly free until they stop blaming outside influences for their victim status. Paul Rosenberg offers a timely and straight-to-the-point reminder that it's our choices that make us who we are. Article of the Day: Nothing prevents us from recognizing the most important truths around us like the distraction devices we carry in our hands. Barry Brownstein leans on C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters" to show how the times may change but human nature does not. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is part of our Summer Series, Honoring the Individual. Over the next few months, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Every child experiences the world differently, and the need beneath a behavior is as individual as the child themselves.Today we are revisiting the episode that, honestly, if you're gonna listen to one episode of this podcast ever, I hope it's this one. This is so key to understanding self-care, to understanding self-regulation, to understanding how your child regulates and what's regulating versus dysregulating for them. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's my weekly check-in with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about the growing threat of flock cameras and whether we have a duty to participate in our own enslavement. Here's a great life hack that will add measurable happiness to your existence. Paul Rosenberg says, if you want a comfortable life, appreciate your neighbors. Article of the Day: One of the deepest questions of our time is to ask what kind of man our society is currently capable of producing. Liberty Advocate shares the foundational virtues which a free society requires. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about what's actually behind behavior.In this episode, I'm joined by Diane Goyette, and we're digging into the shift from trying to manage behavior to truly understanding it. We talk about what kids are communicating through their actions, how nervous system needs show up in everyday moments, and why so many of the strategies we were taught just don't work for every child.We also get into what this looks like in real life, from sensory needs and neurodivergence to those chaotic, get-out-the-door mornings where it's hard to slow down and see what's actually going on.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things and it's still not working, this conversation will help you zoom out and look at behavior through a different lens.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Dr Paula Redmond joins me to discuss how knitting can help with depression and low mood. We've chosen three episodes of the podcast in which my guests have discussed using knitting as a strategy to help with low mood, and we discuss our reflections and themes from these conversations.The episodes we listened to were:Series 4 episode 1 with Ellen of Sew and InspireSeries 1 episode 3 with James McIntoshSeries 5 episode 6 with Kathryn Vercillo-------------

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to talk about our upcoming Independence Day celebration, what it represents and why so few people seem to remember its basis. Matt Walsh's video about "What Schools Don't Teach You About the Civil War" is worth your time. History has been spun in ways that celebrate centralized government while vilifying the consent of the governed. Article of the Day: Though few people are willing to admit that Independence Day is a celebration of secession, that's the basis of the holiday. Donald Jeffries has a great take on secession at the individual level, in his confessions of a thought criminal. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about a small, doable habit that can have a meaningful impact on kids' mental health.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum from The Baker Center for Children and Families, and we're breaking down a simple 5-minute practice that supports connection, builds emotional resilience, and helps kids feel seen and safe in their everyday lives. We talk about why these small moments matter so much, especially in the middle of busy days, and how to make this feel realistic, not like one more thing on your list.If you've been wondering how to support your child's mental health without overhauling everything, this conversation is a really approachable place to start.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum: Website: https://www.bakercenter.org/ Instagram: @bakercntr CET program Fearless Friends Summer Program  Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's my weekly chat with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you're needing a quick reality supplement, this is an extra-strength dose, served up in less than 30 minutes. Tyranny in the guise of "safety" is all the rage right now. El Gato Malo has some timely insights to help us see through the emotional smokescreen to spot the power-seeking it's supposed to conceal. Article of the Day: It's not enough to simply be right. Liberty Advocate explains how investing in your communication skills will help you persuade others as well as avoid being gaslit or otherwise manipulated. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Stash Hub has quickly become one of the most used sewing apps our sewing community — and at the heart of it is Yvette, a sewist who transformed her own organisational challenges into a powerful digital tool. Her husband Doug, designed Stash Hub to help Yvette manage her fabrics and patterns so she could be happier to keep sewing. Together they listen to the needs of sewing people to continue to improve Stash Hub all the time! Stash Hub website (new and improved!): https://stashhubapp.com/ Stash Hub Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stash_hub/ Surrey Sews Insta: https://www.instagram.com/surreysews/ SewFruity26 details/Blossomsandwich Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYh49lmCplz/?img_index=1 This is the vertical storage reel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4XEUbC3xWlo Listeners of the podcast will get 1 month's free of their Stash Hub subscription. Use the code 'SOpod' SewFruity26 is Yvette as well This month (June) you might also know Yvette as the SewFruity sewing challenge leader. SewFruity is a month long sewing challenge that at the heart of it is all about fun. SewFruity is the most colourful sewing challenge on Instagram and began 6 years ago by Yvette. The easiest way to take part is to find a fabric that is 'fruity' and sew something new. Sew clothes, bags, whatever you want to sew using 'fruity' fabric. SurreySews Yvette with Melanie Keane help run SurreySews. Surrey Sews is also running SewFizzTeaCated on 17 October. Many online sewing people will be attending SewFizzTeaCated to meet in real life! What's Next for Stash Hub? With Yvette and Doug working to improve Stash Hub through feedback from us all, Stash Hub continues to evolve with new features, improved usefulness, and worthwhile ways to support sewists in their day to day sewing lives. Whether you're a beginner building your first stash or an experienced maker with shelves of fabric, Stash Hub is one tool that helps you stay organised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention when we think about becoming parents.We spend so much time preparing for the baby—reading the books, building the registry, thinking about birth—but not nearly as much time preparing for what it actually feels like to become a parent.In this episode, I'm joined by Nina Spears, and we're digging into what it really looks like to prepare for pregnancy, birth, and those early postpartum days in a way that goes beyond information and into real-life support.We talk about why so many of us go into parenthood expecting to be in control—and what happens when we realize we're not, how pregnancy can actually be a time to build the skills we'll rely on later, and why things like nervous system awareness, communication, and flexibility matter more than any perfect plan.We also get into the pressure parents carry to “get it right,” how to shift out of that, and what it looks like to advocate for yourself so you can show up for your family in a way that feels grounded and sustainable.If you've ever thought, “I'll figure it out when the baby gets here,” or you're in the thick of early parenthood wondering why it feels harder than expected, this one's for you.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Nina: Instagram: @thebabychick Website: baby-chick.com Order the book:The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy Podcast: Chick Chat Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's my weekly sit-down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We're living through some truly interesting times and Eric always has an informed and principled take. "No" is the most powerful word in the English language. Barry Brownstein has a thoughtful essay on the power of saying no. Article of the Day: One of the greatest skills we can develop is learning how to avoid being manipulated by others. Check out this enlightening article from my friend Destry Griffiths. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Alyssa Blask Campbell, NYT Bestselling author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, joins The Mom Room this week! Alyssa is the CEO of Seed and Sew, the leading organization for regulation and emotional intelligence in schools. In this episode, Alyssa goes through the five components of emotional intelligence, what taking care of your nervous system looks like for different people, tips for fostering intrinsic motivation, and how her books relate to adult emotions as well. Renee and Alyssa also discuss the difference between setting boundaries and making requests, and what Alyssa's advice is for parents who are struggling with power dynamics. Alyssa shares what navigating your child's hard feelings really looks like, and how to be the calm in their storm. Take her regulation questionnaire and check out her books down below!FOLLOW ALYSSA@seed.and.sewSeed and SewTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Quince - Refresh your summer wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/MOMROOM for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Wayfair - Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.BioOptimizers - If you're ready to feel more rested, head to https://bioptimizers.com/momroom and use my exclusive code MOMROOM to get 15% off any order. Perelel - New customers can use code MOMROOM and get 20% off your first order at perelelhealth.com/momroom. Merit Beauty - Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.Skims - Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/momroom #skimspartnerFOLLOW RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're diving into what's really happening in those moments where you snap, shut down, or react in a way you never thought you would. Not because you don't care. Not because you don't know what to do. But because your capacity is maxed out. I'm joined by Dr. Cassidy Freitas, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Mom Needs a Moment, and we're unpacking the shame spiral that so many parents fall into, and why understanding your own limits is actually a critical part of showing up for your kids. We talk about what it looks like to take space without guilt, how shame keeps us stuck while guilt can actually guide us, and why repair matters more than getting it right in the moment. We also get into how our own childhood experiences show up in our parenting, especially in the moments that feel the most charged. This isn't about becoming a perfect parent. It's about understanding what's happening inside you so you can respond with more clarity, more intention, and a whole lot more compassion. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Cassidy: Instagram: @drcassidy Website: www.drcassidymft.com Order the book: Mom Needs a Moment Podcast: Holding Space Dr. Cassidy's therapy practice provides individual and couples therapy to parents in California and New York. To learn more and book a free consult please visit: https://www.drcassidymft.com/ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos today. We talk about the word "democracy" and how it has become a magical incantation to lead gullible voters into captivity. Why do so many people cling to the hope that their favorite political party is going to ride to their rescue? Paul Rosenberg has a compelling explanation of the mind trap we all tend to fall into. Article of the Day: While we're on the subject of democracy, check out this analysis from El Gato Malo on the case for threatening democracy. It's pure gold. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about something I see in almost every classroom I walk into: calm corners.They're everywhere. And on paper, they make a lot of sense. But in practice? A lot of teachers are telling me the same thing: it's not working.In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Habib, and we're breaking down why. We talk about the biggest mistakes we make when setting up calm corners, why tools alone don't change behavior, and what kids actually need in order to use those spaces in a meaningful way.We get into pre-teaching, modeling, and why this work has to go beyond the classroom and include families too. And we talk about what it looks like to build regulation skills in a way that actually sticks.If you've ever set something up with the best intentions and then wondered why it's not landing, this one's going to give you a really clear path forward.Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @thecalmcaterpillar Website: thecalmcaterpillar.com Podcast: Kid Development Network Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest. We tackle timely topics that will inform, inspire and enlighten those who put a higher value on truth than on political allegiance. Reading is not just a pleasant way to pass the time or escape from daily drudgery. As Paul Rosenberg explains, it's an opportunity to look for things of value. Article of the Day: If you've ever read "One Second After" by William Forstchen, you understand that our current quality of life is utterly dependent upon the power staying on. Take a look at this article by Milan Adams about how a single blackout could unravel the modern world, and start preparing accordingly. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about something I think so many of us are feeling right now: life is hard. And not in a “just think positive” kind of way-- In a real, full, sometimes overwhelming kind of way. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rachel, and we're diving into how we can acknowledge that reality without getting stuck there. We talk about the difference between toxic positivity and actually supporting ourselves through hard moments, how our thoughts shape how we feel and what we do next, and why you don't have to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better. This conversation is really about coming back to what's actually in your control, building a toolbox that works for you, and taking one small, doable step at a time. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Dr. Rachel: Instagram: @DrRachelNYC Website: www.DrRachelNYC.com Order the book: When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going for a Hike in a California Park? Don't Forget Your Sewing Supplies Hiking clubs are nothing new. But a group in Los Angeles is now trying to stretch their creative muscles while making new community. Los Angeles' Hike and Sew members gather every other week in Los Angeles to get into nature with their needle and thread.  Reporter Clare Wiley joined the group as part of our Community Connections series, highlighting Californians who are bringing joy to their neighbors in big and small ways.  Motorized Wheelchairs Making Back Country Hiking More Accessible California is home to more than 18,000 miles of hiking trails. But many of them are out of reach for people with physical disabilities. In Southern California, the city of Burbank is trying to change that. A new program lets people borrow motorized, off-road wheelchairs to explore rugged trails that were once inaccessible. Susan Valot reports that advocates are hoping to open up this option to thousands more people in the state.  How to Explore Muir Woods After Dark Marin County is home to Muir Woods – known for its historic redwood trees. It's one of the most visited national parks sites in the country, even though you can't camp there. But as KQED's outdoors reporter Sarah Wright tells us, once a month, park-goers who nab a ticket can  experience the wonders of the park at night.  How an Altadena Monster Sparked Community Tensions After the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena a year and half ago, an unusual sight reappeared amid the ashes and debris: a giant werewolf wearing a t-shirt with a big rainbow-colored heart that said “I Love Altadena”. The mysterious lycanthrope became a source of inspiration and resilience as the community continued to recover and rebuild. And then, as with any good werewolf story, the full moon appeared, a transformation happened and the pitchforks came out. But in the end, peace prevailed. Reporter Steven Cuevas has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we dive in: the breakdown of this episode includes a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care while listening. You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I'm joined by Rebecca Geshuri to talk about something that shows up in motherhood whether we realize it or not: all of our different parts. We get into Internal Family Systems, or IFS, and how the different parts of us—like the anxious part, the perfectionist part, or the “I'm not good enough” part—can take over in parenting. We talk about why motherhood brings these parts to the surface so quickly, how social and internal pressures amplify them, and what it actually looks like to meet those parts with curiosity instead of trying to push them away. This conversation is about understanding yourself in a deeper way so you can show up with more calm, more compassion, and more connection, both for your kids and for yourself. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Rebecca: Instagram: @rebeccageshurilmft Website: rebeccageshurilmft.com, secondstreetcollective.org Order the book: When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide For Transforming Guilt, Anxiety, and Anger into Compassion, Confidence, and Connectedness Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://postpartum.net Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig 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'm joined by Erin Walsh to talk about something so many of us are navigating in real time: kids, screens, and the social world they're growing up in. We get into what's actually happening beneath the surface when kids feel left out, why social media raises the stakes during adolescence, and how tech can amplify the skill gaps that kids are still building. We also talk about what the research really says about online risks, from body image to unwanted contact, and how to stay connected with our kids without turning every conversation into a lecture. This episode is a grounded, practical look at how to support kids through a digital world that wasn't built with their development in mind, while still protecting connection along the way. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Erin: Instagram: instagram.com/sparkandstitch Website: sparkandstitchinstitute.com Order the book: It's Their World First Device Guide PDF: Here  Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig 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'm joined by Jon Gustin, aka The Tired Dad. In this conversation, we get into what it really looks like to grow into parenthood, not just step into it. We talk about emotional regulation, breaking generational patterns, navigating partnership, and what it takes to show up for your kids in ways many of us didn't experience growing up. Jon shares openly about his journey, including finding sobriety, and redefining what it means to be an engaged, present parent. This one is honest, grounding, and a reminder that we're all learning as we go. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Jon: Instagram: @thetireddad Website: https://tireddad.com/ Order the book: The Tired Dad: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig 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 we're talking about something every parent and educator runs into: what do we actually do when kids have big feelings? In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Fogel, and we're digging into emotional regulation, what it really looks like to help kids move through disappointment, frustration, fear, and overwhelm, and why we can't wait until a child is melting down to start teaching those skills. We talk about songs, games, sensory tools, and the power of practicing regulation in calm moments so kids have something to reach for when things get hard. Jon also shares the story behind his new children's book, Set My Feelings Free, and why giving kids simple, repeatable tools can make such a difference. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Jon: Instagram: @wholeparent Website: wholeparentacademy.com Order the book: Set My Feelings Free Podcast: Whole Parent Podcast Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices