Authentic Parenting

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Post-Traumatic Parenting: Breaking the Cycle with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz Sep 12, 2025

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What if the biggest thing standing in the way of the parent you want to isn't your lack of patience, or the right parenting strategy—but your own unresolved trauma?

My guest today, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, is a clinical child psychologist, trauma expert, and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting. She explains how the "trauma app" we download in childhood keeps running in the background of our parenting—and how to finally rewrite it.

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How to Do Hard Things and Grow Stronger-Anna Seewald Keynote Talk July 2025 Aug 25, 2025

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Please note: This episode was originally a live keynote talk and wasn't intended for the podcast, so the audio quality and editing may not meet our usual standards. However, we feel the message is valuable and hope you still find it inspiring. Thanks for your understanding!

Anna Seewald invites teens to learn how action creates motivation, not the other way around. She explains how to befriend fear, become your own coach instead of your own critic, do hard things, and build confidence one small brave step at a time. She reveals how embracing challenges and discomfort helps you grow stronger.

With stories from her podcast journey and advice on self-compassion, Anna shows how courage grows after you face fear. The talk ends with a special gratitude letter from her daughter.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
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Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

From Slut-Bashing to Deepfakes: The New Sexual Violence with Leora Tanenbaum Jul 28, 2025

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Leora Tanenbaum, author of Sexy Selfie Nation, on how slut-shaming has evolved—and worsened—in the digital age. She unpacks how what was once a whispered insult has become a widespread, inescapable form of abuse—amplified by smartphones, social media, and AI-powered deepfakes. She talks about how "self-sexualizing" can feel like control—but isn't, the three systemic forces fueling non-consensual sexualization, and how parents can approach these tough conversations with empathy—not shame.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

Raising Daughters and Sons in a Sexist World with Jo-Ann Finkelstein Jul 18, 2025

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Clinical psychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World on healthy entitlement for girls, how to recognize and combat sexism in our own parenting, how to talk about misogyny, stereotyping, objectification, and consent with kids of all ages and much more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

Authentic Parenting is Turning 10! Help Us Celebrate Jul 13, 2025

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The Authentic Parenting Podcast is turning 10 years old this August.

🎉 👉 Would you consider sending me a short voice note?

Here are a few prompts to guide you:

What do you love about the show?
What are your favorite topics or episodes?
What lessons or insights have stayed with you? (Be specific—I'd love examples!)
What sayings or ideas do you come back to? (One of mine: "Trauma blocks love, love heals trauma.")
Why do you keep listening?
What makes Authentic Parenting your favorite podcast?

You can:

Record a voice note on your phone and email it to me at info@authenticparenting.com
Use the SpeakPipe tool to send it directly: authenticparenting.com/contact
Or call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail

📅 Please submit your voice message by August 21. Your voice will be featured in our celebratory episode.

Want to help us celebrate?

🙌 We don't work with sponsors or advertisers; we rely on listener support. If this show has brought you insight, comfort, or inspiration, please consider supporting us:

Make a donation in any amount at: authenticparenting.com/support
Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/authenticparenting
💬 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app—it helps others find the show.
📲 Share your favorite episode on social media and tag me using #authenticparenting

Inner Work for Fathers with Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD Jun 30, 2025

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Can the profound absence of a father in childhood pave the way for a deeper, more intentional path to fatherhood?

Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD, the co-founder and CEO of Fathers' UpLift, on how inner child work empowers fathers to meet their unmet emotional needs and become more present and emotionally attuned caregivers.

His book: Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and the Power of Showing Up

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

The Family Dynamic: The Mystery of Sibling Success with Susan Dominus Jun 12, 2025

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Susan Dominus, long-time staff writer for The New York Times Magazine on why individual parenting decisions may have less influence on our children's achievements than we tend to think—and why we should have more appreciation for how siblings can impact each other's lives. What's the secret behind high acheiving families? What do they do differently? Are their common factors?

Some of the surprsing factors were parental expectations, family cutlure, values, how siblings inlfunce one another, and family mottos.

Her book THE FAMILY DYNAMIC: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Raising a Child Without Your Parents: A Story of Grief, Addiction, and Grace with Lauren Sisler Jun 02, 2025

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We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she's navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son.

Today's guest, Lauren Sisler, shares her deeply personal and moving story of loss, healing, and purpose. Lauren is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker—also known for her signature sideline shimmy. But behind her professional success lies a hidden chapter she kept quiet for years: the shocking loss of her parents to opioid addiction.

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully with Nina Mongendre May 22, 2025

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Nina Mongendre on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully.

Pre-order her book Reclaiming Your Inner Child: A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing

The podcast is turning 10!

10th Anniversary Retreat Interest Form

To celebrate a whole decade of the podcast and the amazing community we've built together, we're planning something very special — a retreat!

This will be a beautiful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, reflect, laugh, and celebrate all that we've created together over the years.

If your heart's saying "yes!" — even just a little — we'd love to know.

Fill out this quick form to let us know you're interested and want to be kept in the loop as details unfold.

Note: This is not a reservation — just a way to say, "Keep me posted!"

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

What is Home? A Philosophical Exploration
How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre
Who We Are and How We Heal with Nina Mongendre

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
info@authenticparenting.com
Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

How to Connect Deeply wiht Yourself and Others with Kristy Lauricella May 16, 2025

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Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most?

What is connection? How does it feel to truly connect with someone? What's the difference between connection, relationship, and love?

In today's episode, we explore what it takes to build deep emotional connection with others. How do we know when we're genuinely connected? What does disconnection feel like, and how can we rebuild a lost connection?

New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? Download our free TRAUMA KIT — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started.

Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation.

Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more.

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE