Fresh Start Family Show

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Speaking Truth over Kids - A Dual Teaching Episode with Wendy & Stella Snyder Oct 25, 2023

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Tune in to this episode to hear dual teaching by both Wendy AND her daughter Stella:

Wendy discusses the importance of speaking truth over our kids through encouragement vs. praise as well as compassionate discipline vs. punishment.

Stella (Wendy’s daughter) delivers a special kids lesson (with her friend Aubrey) that will lead your whole family to be inspired to believe in themselves!

During the kids’ portion of this episode, Stella talks with her friend Aubrey about what a personal “I am” statement is, how to develop one, and when they come in handy. Make sure to tune in with your kiddos to listen to that part.

Your kids will learn four ways to use an “I am” statement when your kids are doubting themselves or feeling challenged (LOOK, READ, BREATHE, BELIEVE!) & you’ll be inspired to speak truth over your children through unconditional love!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/198.

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How To Parent an Anxious Child - with Jaime Gordon Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Jaime Gordon - the Unstuckologist - who is a life coach specializing in helping families get unstuck from anxiety, overwhelm, procrastination, while learning to gently transform their relationship with themself and their circumstances.

Wendy & Jaime chat about parenting an anxious child and common ways we can actually make our children's anxiety worse (while we think we are helping).

Tune in to hear them discuss the importance of:

Calming our own emotions before we help our children is key.
Welcoming fear to the table because it is not a problem.
Strengthening our connection in other areas (not just around the anxiety).

No matter if you, your child or someone you know experiences anxiety, this episode will inspire and encourage you to move through it with bravery and empowerment.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/197.

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Understanding and Building Emotional Regulation - with Alyssa Blask Campbell Oct 11, 2023

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, who is the CEO of Seed and Sew (parent education company), host of the Voices of Your Village podcast, and co-author of the book Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children.

Alyssa’s wisdom on emotional literacy is what has allowed her to teach in 100 countries across the globe. She and Wendy chat about the many ways we can support ourselves and our children’s emotional literacy development journey.

Tune in to hear Wendy & Alyssa discuss

1. the difference between sensory and emotional regulation

2. how to build skills for regulation and coping

3. what/when emotion processing happens

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/196.

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How to Live a Balanced Life as a Parent - with Robin Long Oct 04, 2023

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by her inspiring friend Robin Long, who is the founder and CEO of Lindywell (formerly the Balanced Life) which features classes and programs that transform women from the inside out to feel good in their bodies. She’s also the author of Well to the Core: a Realistic, Guilt-Free Approach to Getting Fit and Feeling Good for a Lifetime.

With a focus on wellness and feeling strong and empowered, this episode will encourage you to take a fresh look at your own wellness routine and how it influences our kids’ perspective on healthy living as well. You’ll walk away with ideas on how to live a truly balanced life, so you can thrive as a family!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/195.

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How Kids Are Capable of Expressing How They Feel (Even at a Very Young Age!) - with Jonisa Padernos Sep 27, 2023

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This episode of The Fresh Start Family Show features viral video mama Jonisa Padernos who shared the heart-warming clip of her interacting with her 4 year old son Aldie about his feelings and thoughts about his day.

Wendy and Jonisa chat about how teaching our kids social emotional literacy and allowing our kids to open up by holding space for them is so connecting and gives them the message that all feelings are welcome and safe.

Tune in to hear 3 things that encourage our kids express their feelings:

Give them patience
Give them space to express
Encourage them to express

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/194.

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5 Ways We Can Heal From High Functioning Anxiety - with Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. Sep 20, 2023

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Dr. Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. Dr. Kelly is a holistic clinical psychologist, owner of the Nourished Wellness Group in Encinitas, CA, and author of the True You: A Self-Discovery Journal.

Wendy and Dr. Kelly dig in to the topic of high functioning anxiety and how it is affecting many of us. Many of us identify it with the feeling of burn out, at wit’s end, treading water on the inside, often while still presenting as calm and collected on the outside.

Tune in to hear 5 ways we can heal from it:

Redefine Meaning - let go of finding self-worth in achievement
Heal our Trauma - get support to heal wounds & Big T + little t trauma
Heal Our Gut - fight / flight mode of anxiety impacts our digestive health
Stop Avoiding Stillness - embrace doing less & be in the present moment
Heal Negative Beliefs - understand what the beliefs are attached to and redirect them

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/193.

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7 Things to Stop Saying to Your Kids Today - with Lisa Jean-Francois Sep 13, 2023

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This week on The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Conscious Parenting educator Lisa Jean-Francois. Lisa is a Conscious Parenting and Mental Health Advocate, the host of the Consciously, Lisa podcast, and author of the book No Right Way: A Beginners Guide to Conscious Parenting.

Since the way we speak to our children becomes their inner voice, then it’s worth a second look to see what message we are actually giving our kids when we speak.

Tune in as Wendy and Lisa chat about what things to take a break from saying to our kids (and what to try instead)

You’re Fine. —> Are you OK?
Give auntie a kiss. —> Would you like to give auntie a kiss?
You’re too old to cry about that. —> It’s OK to cry.
You’re making me sad. —> I’m feeling upset and it’s not your fault.
Because I said so. —> Because ____ is the reason this rule is important.
Look at your cousin…why can’t you do that? —> You are who you are.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/192.

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4 Steps to Ending Reactive Patterns as a Parent with Pam Dunn Sep 06, 2023

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On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry are joined by their dear friend and mentor Pam Dunn. Pam is an author and creator of Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company.

Pam has joined Wendy and Terry on the show many times, and she is brilliant at getting to the root behind our protection behaviors.

Today, they are tackling the topic of reactive patterns we have as parents, and what we can do about them.

Tune in to learn 4 Steps to End the Reactivity:

Get Rid of Shame
Resolve & Heal from Trauma
Ditch the Blame
Develop Holding Space Muscles

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/191.

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When Your Spouse isn’t on Board…Yet Aug 23, 2023

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In this episode, Wendy & Terry discuss how we can move forward when we are feeling alone in our parenting journey. Whether it’s because a spouse isn’t on board (yet), we are a single parent, have extended family who thinks we’re nuts, or are just feeling resistance to new parenting techniques or self-growth – they want to support us!

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/190.

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Empowering the Power Kid Aug 16, 2023

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On this week’s episode, Wendy and Terry talk about what it means to be a power kid and how to empower a child who is consistently showing a desire to have the healthy human need of being powerful met.

Instead of breaking a child’s strong will, it is vital for parents to learn how to mentor a child with a healthy need for power.

This episode will speak to all parents, but especially anyone who has ever wondered if there is something “wrong” with their child because their pushback seems relentless.

For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/189.

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