Authentic Parenting

Latest Episodes:

How to Recover from Burnout by Regulating Your Emotions and Nervous System with Michelle Grosser May 09, 2025

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What if recovering from burnout isn't about doing more—but learning how to regulate what's already happening inside you?

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 EPSIODES YOU MAY ENJOY

Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana
How to Regulate Your Nervous System Jen Mann
How to Help Kids with Emotional Self-Regulation with Mona Delahooke, Ph.D
The Secret Language of The Body with Jenn Mann and Karden Rabin

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Motherhood Is Political: Parenting, Policy, and Cultural Expectations with Abigail Leonard May 01, 2025

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Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal choice?

Today's conversation might just change the way you think about parenthood, support systems, and even policy.

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.

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Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
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Why Kids Are Struggling—and How to Help Them Thrive with Ned Johnson Apr 22, 2025

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Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child? Is your own anxiety fueling theirs? Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect? If you're unsure how to support your child without adding to their stress, you're not alone.

In this episode, Ned Johnson and I explore why so many kids are struggling—and what you can do to truly help.

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.

How Parental Presence Shapes a Child's Development with Dr. Dan Siegel Apr 14, 2025

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Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's; feeling Seen, Safe, Soothed and Secure.

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 Emotionally Aware Boys Who Turn into Strong Men with Tosha Schore Apr 07, 2025

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Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence.

Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment.
Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions.
Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments.
The importance of emotional work for parents.
Understanding your child's emotional style and respecting boundaries.
Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting.
Discussing emotional labor in parenting and supporting each other.

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.
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Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting with Marina Lopes Apr 01, 2025

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Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents.

The Brazilian "birth party"
The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month")
The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors
Swedish parental leave policies
Parenting in Mozambique
Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare
French universal childcare
Giving children real responsibilities and chores
Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt
And so much more

Despite exploring parenting practices worldwide, the author and her husband ultimately chose to raise their family in the US to be near their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of "going where the love is" and building community within their chosen location.

Get her book: Please Yell at My Kids : What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind

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.

How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler Mar 24, 2025

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Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and capability.

Earlier puberty trends
The importance of parents addressing emotional dysregulation
How to manage their own emotions
What is the "window of tolerance"?
How to practice co-regulation through a calm presence
How to teach children emotional literacy and self-regulation skills

Get her book: The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
Listen to her first epsiode: Mommy Burnout: How To Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in The Process

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.

(Special New Feature) Monthly Recap-February Mar 16, 2025

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Here are the four episodes published in February:

Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change
Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood
7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times
The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife

The TRUTH About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions & Finding the Gifts in Midlife! with Tamsen Fadal Mar 07, 2025

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Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals.

Common misconceptions and fears surrounding perimenopause and menopause
The wide range of symptoms, extending far beyond just hot flashes, with Tamson sharing that there can be 34 plus symptoms.
Crucial information about hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options.
The vital role of lifestyle changes.
And so much more.

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.

7 Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress, and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times Mar 01, 2025

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, or distracted—unable to be fully present? Maybe you're caught in worry, struggling to rest, or feeling anxious about the state of the world? Do you crave more ease, control peace and balance in your day-to-day life?

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