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Conscious Relationships - Susan Piver [189] Oct 08, 2019

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Hunter talks to Susan Piver about Conscious Relationships.

Why is it so hard to make relationships work? In this episode bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Piver applies Buddhist wisdom to modern relationships, sharing timeless wisdom on how to love. She will challenge your ideas about relationships and help you go deeper into loving yourself and your partner.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Attention is the most basic form of love 2. Self-improvement can be a gesture of aggression 3. We can switch our intention from “I want to be loved,” to “I want to love.”

Susan is a NY Times best-selling author, Buddhist teacher, keynote speaker, and founder of the Open Heart Project. Her latest book is The Four Nobel Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships.

Website

susanpiver.com

Social Media Links

https://www.instagram.com/susan.piver/ https://www.facebook.com/piversusan

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ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.

Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

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How To Get Your Baby To Sleep - Sarah Mitchell [188] Oct 01, 2019

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Hunter talks to Sarah Mitchell about How To Get Your Baby To Sleep.

The quality and quantity of babies sleep makes a HUGE impact on our lives. Unfortunately, having no experience with this before we go into parenting, most of us don’t really understand some important truths about babies’s sleep that can make all the difference in the world. This episode just may save your sanity!

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. The way we sleep is learned 2. There are 2 main reasons why babies don’t sleep well 3. The power of “le pause”

Originally from Canada, Sarah moved to California in 2014 with her husband and two children. Sarah has a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, but found her true calling helping parents get their kids to sleep at Helping Babies Sleep.

As a sleep consultant, Sarah empowers parents to teach their babies and toddlers to sleep by educating parents on age appropriate sleep needs and sleep training options. Sarah thinks there's no one way to raise your child, or get them to sleep, but not to forget that you are an important person too.

When she’s not helping babies sleep, picking up from preschool or watching kids on the playground, she enjoys talking to adults, exploring new sights, and seeing live music with friends.

Website: www.helpingbabiessleep.com Social Media Links: @helpingbabiessleep.com www.facebook.com/helpingbabiessleep

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Become An Emotion Whisperer - Aprilia West [187] Sep 24, 2019

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Hunter talks to Aprilia West about Become An Emotion Whisperer.

Have you been pulled away from your intention to parent peacefully by your reactions recently? Mommy tantrums (and daddy tantrums) are one of our big downfalls as parents. What if, instead, you could act from your values no matter what you are feeling? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Aprilia West, psychologist and “Emotion Whisperer” who teaches us how to take care of our difficult feelings so that we can show up fully for life.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. If we try to avoid feeling our feelings, they control your life 2. Emotions are messengers 3. Learning how to relax with our emotions is key

APRILIA WEST is a Los Angeles-based licensed clinical psychologist, trainer, executive coach, and organizational consultant and is recognized as an expert in emotion efficacy.

Website

www.drapriliawest.com

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/drapriliawest/

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Changing Generational Patterns - Bonus Episode! [186] Sep 20, 2019

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What happens when you decide to be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? I’m so thrilled to share the story of a special couple, Antwain and Hillal. Antwain is a service member and an introvert. Hillal wanted to change old harmful habits. What happened? Listen to find out!

Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting membership, which is open for enrollment right now! Learn more.

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How To Have More Responsible Kids - Casey O'Roarty [185] Sep 17, 2019

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Hunter talks to Casey O'Roarty about How To Have More Responsible Kids.

What happens when a parenting coach of teens looks back on her early years? In this episode you’ll hear Casey O’Roarty share her early parenting regrets and her real-world wisdom about how to handle our relationships with our children—at every age.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Positive parenting is not an instant gratification journey—it’s about relationships in the long haul. 2. Rather than “control” or “letting go,” we should be giving responsibility to our kids. 3. Privilege without responsibility is entitlement.

Casey O’Roarty is the host of the Joyful Courage podcast and a Positive Discipline Trainer and parent coach supporting parents in celebrating the opportunity to grow on the parenting journey. I have two of my own kids who teach me every day.

Website

www.joyfulcourage.com

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How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [184] Sep 10, 2019

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Hunter talks to Dr. Laura Markham about How To Handle Tantrums.

You have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of peaceful parenting, Dr. Laura Markham shares the fundamentals of how to do this in three basic steps.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. The #1 question you need to ask yourself before you discipline 2. The research that explains WHY your child’s big emotions are so hard to handle 3. How to get your partner on board with your parenting style

Dr. Laura Markham is the founder of Aha Parenting and the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings. She makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook and Parents Magazine.

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[On-Air Coaching] How To Handle Potty Talk [183] Sep 03, 2019

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Hunter talks to Bethany about How To Handle Potty Talk.

“My recent challenges have to do with my 6 year old being negative and using inappropriate language in public (which results in my 4 year old doing the same). I usually end up threatening consequences to get them to stop.”

Potty talk is so annoying, but it gets worse when your child does it in public — then it’s embarrassing too! In this on-air coaching call, listen as I talk to Bethany about how to deal with embarrassing potty talk and other things that her 6 year-old son says.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Resorting to threats may seem to “work” in the short run, but in the long run creates resistance 2. It’s vital to acknowledge and feel our feelings 3. Our beliefs under the surface can often drive our behavior

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Listening To Boys - Tosha Schore [182] Aug 27, 2019

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Hunter talks to Tosha Schore about Listening To Boys.

It’s time to be more conscious about how we are raising our boys. Culturally, there’s a lot more shaming going on for boys because we don’t want them to grow up “soft.” But is that really what helps? What do boys need to grow up to be emotionally healthy, and how can we provide that for them?

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s time to look at “bad” behavior as a cry for help 2. What to do when your child hits you 3. Listening to each other can help us be that safe space for our boys

Tosha Schore creates happy households by building your parenting confⅰdence and helping parents shift boys' behaviors through connection. She is co-author of “Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges."

Website

www.toshaschore.com

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/toshaschoreyourpartnerinparentingboys/

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How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids - Carla Naumburg [181] Aug 20, 2019

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When our tiny baby grows into a walking, talking human being, the anger and frustration that arises can often take us by surprise. Why do we yell and how can we stop? In this episode, Carla Naumberg talks to us about her new book, How To Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids.

Takeaways:

It’s NOT about willpower
Everyone loses it sometimes
We can stop at any point in the freak-out

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a parent coach, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books: Ready, Set, Breathe, Parenting in the Present Moment, and How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. Carla is a sought-after public speaker, and she coaches overwhelmed parents on how to make parenting less stressful and more fun.

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Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

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Mindfulness Together - Susan Kaiser Greenland [180] Aug 13, 2019

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Hunter talks to Susan Kaiser Greenland about Mindfulness Together.

Mindfulness practices help you become less reactive, so how can you share it with your kids? It helps kids enormously to carry with them a set of tools to help them whenever they get upset or life gets overwhelming. My guest today, Susan Kaiser Greenland, has made a career out of sharing these tools with kids in ways that truly make a difference.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Self-compassion, keeping a sense of humor, and taking care of ourselves are the three most important things for parents 2. Mindfulness activities that help children when they are feeling upset or when they have “too much birthday” 3. Teach mindfulness games to kids first when they are NOT upset, so there’s less resistance

Susan Kaiser Greenland is an internationally recognized leader in teaching mindfulness and meditation to children, teens, and families. She co-founded The Inner Kids Foundation, a not-for-profit that taught secular mindfulness in schools and community-based programs in greater LA.

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www.susankaisergreenland.com

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