Mindful As A Mother

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S3,e35; Don't Touch My Garbage! Oct 18, 2023

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This week on Mindful As A Mother, we are talking about garbage. I mean, metaphorical garbage. Using the metaphor of a house, we talk through physical and emotional boundaries, and how can we identify and define boundaries to support us in living within our values and limits. We talk through personal examples of how we identify when we need boundaries, how we know we’re already doing well, and what feels the hardest about physical and emotional boundaries.

You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

S3e34; How Children Climb the ADHD Ladder Oct 11, 2023

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This week Lindsay and Paige discuss the emotional ladder as described by Tamara Rosier, PhD. We cover the five different rungs individually and what it looks like for children of different ages at each level including their behaviors and relationships with peers and family members Level 1: Present and Calm, Level 2: Awareness, Level 3: Autopilot, Level 4: Survival, and Level 5: Delusional. Lindsay and Paige share personal examples from their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

S3e33; Author Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH and Understanding How to Build A Foundation for Learning in Children (Special Resources for Teachers) Oct 04, 2023

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If you're an educator, this episode is for you! Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, and a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. We are especially excited about her book "The Amazing Brain" which will be released on October 12th, 2023. As a special bonus, if you pre-order the book before 10/11/23 you get a totally free, activity-packed bonus digital offer to accompany the book. Check it out at the links below!

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www.jessicasinarski.com

IG @jessicasinarski

Order by October 11th for a pre-order bonus: ncyi.org/youramazingbrain

S3e32; Climbing the ADHD Ladder Sep 27, 2023

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This week Lindsay and Paige discuss the emotional ladder as described by Tamara Rosier, PhD. We cover the five different rungs. We discuss what it looks like for individuals at each level including our relationships with others and how our ADHD symptoms can show up. Level 1: Present and Calm, Level 2: Awareness, Level 3: Autopilot, Level 4: Survival, and Level 5: Delusional. Lindsay and Paige share personal examples from their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

S3e31; Red Blue and Back Again and Nothin' But Blue Sep 20, 2023

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We’re back this week we’re talking about unconscious and conscious patterns of behaviors we fall into with our habits and energy levels. When we’re better able to recognize our patterns of behavior, we can come up with brain hacks and tools to better support and sustain emotional health. In this episode, we examine “Red, Blue and Back Again”, and “Nothin’ But Blue” patterns. We share our experiences, take the quizzes in real-time and talk through which strategies have worked for us and our loved ones. You can now listen/watch every episode of Mindful As A Mother on Youtube: youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

S3e29; Pediatric Cancer Awareness with Shari Ann Almeida Sep 19, 2023

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This week on the podcast we extend our arms to Shari Ann Almeida, mother to a survivor. We recorded this interview in March 2023 but found it best suited to reserve it for the beginning of September, Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Shari is also the author of "I See You". Shari describes herself as "just a mom" before her entire life changed with her daughter's, Dakota, cancer diagnosis. Follow along with us in this journey of grief and understanding in a world that no mother wants to walk and the comfort found in the grief community.

While she is no longer associated with Warrior Moms Foundation, you can find Shari Ann and her journey with Dakota here: https://medium.com/@shariannalmeida

Please donate to Children's Cancer Research here: https://childrenscancer.org/

S3e30; Identifying Patterns in the Quadrants Sep 13, 2023

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This week we’re talking about unconscious and conscious patterns of behaviors we fall into with our habits and energy levels. When we’re better able to recognize our patterns of behavior, we can come up with brain hacks and tools to better support and sustain emotional health. In this episode, we examine “The Need for Speed” in the red quadrant, and “Playing with Fire” from yellow to red. We share our experiences, take the quizzes in real time, and talk through which strategies have worked for us and our loved ones.

You can now listen/watch every episode of Mindful As A Mother on Youtube: youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

S3e28; There's a Yeti in My Tummy With Meredith Rusu Aug 30, 2023

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Please join us in a warm welcome to the mother, writer, and author of the upcoming new release There's A Yeti in My Tummy, Meredith Rusu! In There’s a Yeti in My Tummy Rusu encourages kids and parents alike to unleash their inner yetis and embrace the chaotic joy of BIG feelings! There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is a rhyming book that follows Matthew, a young boy who can’t help feeling silly in a yeti-sized way! But when Matthew’s yeti comes out to play, he stays all day… What will Matthew’s parents and teachers say? Filled with delightful rhyme and vibrant, fun illustrations, There’s a Yeti in My Tummy is perfect for reading aloud and inspires children to channel their BIG emotions in positive and loving ways. We cover topics including what it means to find joy in the chaos of parenting, especially in the preschool years, how the bonds parents make with teachers and caretakers can make a difference in their child’s life (and their own!), and how connecting with her son’s teachers changed everything and why it inspired her to write There’s a Yeti in My Tummy.

Find your very own copy of There's a Yeti in My Tummy on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Yeti-Tummy-Meredith-Rusu/dp/0829457054/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36C9S2ZKA1W5N&keywords=there%27s+a+yeti+in+my+tummy&qid=1693367547&sprefix=there%27s+a+yeti+in+my%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-1

Follow Meredith on her Instagram @meredithrusuwrites and let her know what you think of her book at www.meredithrusu.com

Bonus: Back 2 School from Anxious to Excited Aug 24, 2023

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The beginning of the school year can be met with excitement and anticipation. For some, it’s met with dread, anxiety, and concern. With back-to-school season upon us, I want to help you and your kids move from anxious to excited about the upcoming school year. Main 3 Takeaways: Building self-esteem bridge and confidence, creating individual and family goals, and identifying and creating rituals that excite you.

Back to School Replay Aug 16, 2023

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In this episode, Lindsay gives tips for handling the upcoming Back to School transition. Do you want to the upcoming back to school transition to be smooth sailing? Listen to this podcast. Main takeaways from the episode include setting yourself up for success, planning for transition times, and helping your child with their routines. You might still have a few bedtime battles, but you will at least feel confident in your approach.

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