Fresh Start Family Show

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Unlocking Peace and Empowering Families: The Parenting Coaching Revolution Mar 27, 2024

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Join Wendy, Terry and Fresh Start Experience Community Coaches Amy, Courtney & Cayla, as they discuss the power of ‘Becoming a Parenting Coach’ in this episode of the Fresh Start Family show. You’ll hear Terry share about what an impact Wendy’s coaching career has made on their family & hear the Fresh Start Experience coaches share their own journeys of transformation, especially in regards to how it has positively impacted their own families.

Discover the importance of FULLY living out the principles of powerful positive parenting and how it can empower families and bring more peace into the world. If you're considering becoming a parenting coach or just looking to become fully fluent in powerful positive parenting, this episode will inspire and encourage you to take the next step through!

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Breaking Through Parenting Fears to Create the Family Legacy of our Dreams Mar 20, 2024

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In this heartening episode of the First Start Family Show, Wendy opens up a candid conversation about overcoming deep-seated fears in parenting. With a heartfelt reflection on a recent weekend course she and her team led in San Diego, she dives into the transformative power of confronting personal fears and the impact it can have on building a familial legacy.

Tune in to hear Wendy discuss the intricacies of human emotion, particularly fear, and how it can act as a barrier to achieving mastery in parenting. She reflects on her own experiences and the common trepidations faced by many parents, weaving through topics such as societal judgment, perfectionism, and embracing the unsteadiness that comes with significant life changes.

When it comes to powerful parenting, upgrading your family legacy, and mastering positive parenting skills, the episode provides listeners with actionable insights and motivation to push past their fears & beliefs that may be keeping them stuck in “fine” land so they can start living in “thrive” land and live in true power & purpose.

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Unlocking Parenting Success: The Power of Long-Term Vision Casting with Terry & Wendy Snyder Mar 13, 2024

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Join Wendy and Terry as they discuss the benefits of long-term vision casting in positive parenting on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show.

They explore the importance of commitment and fluency in firm & kind, connection based strategies and how having a long-term vision for your family can lead to FULL mastery in positive parenting.

Wendy and Terry share their own experiences and visions for their children's future, emphasizing the importance of connection, communication, and creating a legacy of love and joy.

This inspiring conversation on building a strong foundation for your family's future brings a refreshing perspective on mastering the principles of relationship based parenting w/ strong boundaries.

Full ownership of a powerful positive parenting way of life includes a deep commitment to shaping the future trajectories of our children's lives, through consistent practice, compassionate discipline, and maintaining a sense of empowerment & teamwork along the way.

You’ll be encouraged to not only adopt positive parenting techniques into the daily fabric of your life, but also to envision & trust the lifelong impact they can leave on your children.

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The 3 C’s of Positive Parenting Mastery Mar 06, 2024

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In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy discusses the three Cs of positive parenting mastery: commitment, community, and consistency. She emphasizes the importance of fully committing to positive parenting, surrounding oneself with a supportive community, and maintaining consistency in implementing positive parenting strategies.

By embodying these three Cs, parents can achieve fluency and mastery in positive parenting, creating a legacy of connection, compassion, and growth for their families.

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How to Heal Our Inner Child to Become a More Conscious Parent with Lavinia Sais Brown Feb 28, 2024

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Lavinia Brown - a trauma-informed psychodynamic coach - about healing the inner child to become a conscious parent.

Lavinia emphasizes that our past experiences with our parents shape future relationship dynamics and that healing trauma is crucial for effective relationship based parenting.

She explains that our children trigger us to confront unprocessed wounds from our past, and by healing our inner child, we can become more present and compassionate parents. Lavinia also shares her journey as a mother & connects with Wendy deeply about the transformative power of strong-willed, spirited children.

Listen in to be encouraged, inspired & motivated to pour into your own healing, which in turn, always has profound effects on our kids & parenting walk.

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Transforming Intergenerational Dramas: Shifting Toxic Patterns for a New Legacy with Dr. Lynyetta Willis Feb 21, 2024

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In this enlightening episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, listeners are welcomed to an insightful conversation with Wendy and Dr. Lynyetta Willis, who shares her wisdom on transforming intergenerational dramas and embracing new parenting and partnering methods that differ from our past experiences.

The discussion illuminates the intricate ways past family dynamics can affect our current relationships and how we raise our children. Dr. Willis discusses the 'Four Horsemen' mindset—pain, blame, shame, and avoidance—as prevalent yet harmful tactics often used in parenting.

Far from settling for stable misery, she stresses the importance of recognizing our triggers, modifying our internal narratives, and developing new tools for healthier interactions with our loved ones. With her two children as inspiration, Dr. Willis shares her personal journey of applying these principles and advocating for joy and self-empowerment in family life.

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The Power of a Fresh Start: Loving Yourself & Your Family More Deeply Through Compassion and Understanding Feb 14, 2024

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In this Valentine's Day episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy discusses why fresh starts are the best way to love yourself more deeply and the power of beginning anew.

She emphasizes the strength and wisdom in adopting a motto of consistently starting fresh, challenging the perception that it is a sign of weakness or failure.

Tune in to hear Wendy talk about the power of self-compassion & its significance from an emotional, spiritual, and scientific standpoint, and how it contributes to one's ability to change.

Wendy introduces three key steps to living a life that embraces fresh starts:

1. finding compassion for oneself, especially in the darkest moments

2. understanding the 'why' behind one's current parenting style / habits

3. educating oneself for growth

She also delves into the neuroscience behind self-compassion, the interplay between self-compassion and treating children with kindness, and the role of cultural norms in parents’ punitive reactions.

You’ll also hear Wendy discuss the importance of knowing how you got here, which dives deeper into the WHY behind so many parents’ reactive patterns, limiting beliefs, or overpowering patterns.

This episode also includes a beautiful discussion around the conditioning of our nervous systems from childhood experiences and the cultural prevalence of punishment models in parenting.

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How to Embrace Justice Buttons in Ourselves and Our Kids with Lauren Pinkston Feb 07, 2024

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In this profound episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Lauren Pinkston for an eye-opening discussion about embracing justice buttons in ourselves and our kids. The conversation delves into Lauren's life journey, the motivations behind her work, and the impact of her mission on both global communities and individual family dynamics.

Lauren recounts her transition from feeling compelled to live modestly as an emblem of Christian faith, to recognizing the freedom in wholeheartedly embracing her God-given identity and strength.

The conversation flows into Lauren's work abroad, her role as a mother of four, and her thoughts on faith reconstruction.

She shares valuable insights into responsible parenting, questioning established norms, and the significant role of curiosity and humility in effecting change. As they talk, the duo casts light on the challenges, triumphs, and the balance between activism and peaceful existence.

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Unburdening Motherhood: Letting Go of 'Shoulds' with Rachel Nielson Jan 24, 2024

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Rachel Nielsen, host of the 3 in 30 Podcast, joins Wendy on the Fresh Start Family Show to discuss ‘decluttering motherhood’. Rachel shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and the pressure to meet societal expectations as a stay-at-home mom.

She emphasizes the importance of inventorying your overwhelm, editing your expectations, and making room for more joy in motherhood. Rachel encourages moms to let go of ‘shoulds’ and embrace their own unique definition of a good mom. She also suggests getting creative and delegating tasks to lighten the load and create space for joy.

Tune in to be encouraged, inspired & motivated to unburden your motherhood by letting go of all the ‘shoulds’ you can in 2024!

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The Power of Listening with Orly Israel Jan 17, 2024

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry interview Orly Israel, a self-described good listener in training. Orly shares his journey of realizing the power of self-control and choosing not to say mean things. He started The Listening Table, where he sits and listens to strangers, to practice his listening skills. Orly emphasizes the importance of listening in building strong relationships and offers tips for effective listening. He also discusses the viral video of a young boy sharing his story at The Listening Table and encourages everyone to practice empathy and create meaningful connections with others.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/209.

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