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[On-Air Coaching] How To Enforce Rules Mindfully [169] May 28, 2019

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Hunter talks to Alicia about How To Enforce Rules Mindfully.

What do you do when you have a child who is pushing the boundaries? How do you enforce the rules mindfully? This is what I talked about with Alicia, a nurse and mom of three. She says, “We go at it and bump heads. His personality is much different from his older brother who is a rule follower.” Listen as we talk about how to handle her five-year old pushing the boundaries.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. How you talk is just as important as what you say 2. How to respond to yourself when you lose it matters 3. Treat your child as if they are your friend’s kid

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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.

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How To Be Fully Alive - Cara Bradley [168] May 21, 2019

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Hunter talks to Cara Bradley about How To Be Fully Alive.

Do you remember the last time you felt fully alive? My guest, Cara Bradley, describes this state as, “open, clear, bright, content.” This is, in fact, our natural state just underneath the busyness of our lives. This state of feeling fully alive makes us better parents, workers, and friends—and we can cultivate this in our daily lives.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s important to remember what we felt like as kids 2. Our attention gets duller because we become preoccupied with performing 3. We can design our lives around flow and become more fully alive

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Mothering Ourselves - Iyanla Vanzant [167] May 14, 2019

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Hunter talks to Iyanla Vanzant about Mothering Ourselves.

What does it mean “to mother?” How do we mother ourselves? In this very special podcast episode, I talk to Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah’s life coach and best-selling author dedicated to the growth and evolution of human consciousness. Iyanla’s name means “great mother,” and in this conversation, we talk about ways that we can access the deeper spiritual nature of what it means to be a mother. Do not miss this episode!

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. To mother is to nourish, nurture, teach, and to beautify 2. Before we can learn to mother ourselves, we must get to “I matter” 3. Accept what comes to you in the day, at night, you can give it back with forgiveness

Iyanla Vanzant is the host and Executive Producer of OWN’s acclaimed and award-winning series, “Iyanla: Fix My Life.” She is one of the country’s most celebrated writers, public speakers, and among the most influential, socially engaged, and acclaimed spiritual life coaches of our time. Dedicated to facilitating the growth and evolution of human consciousness, Iyanla’s body of work spans over three decades and includes 18 published books, six New York Times best-sellers (translated into 23 languages and with sales exceeding twelve million copies), CDs, television, radio and stage performances. Her most recent book is Get Over It! Thought Therapy for Healing the Hard Stuff. When not writing or appearing on television, Iyanla lectures and facilitates workshops nationally and internationally. With her no-nonsense approach and underlying message of, “live better by loving yourself,” Iyanla has ignited a universal spark of self-discovery.

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Real World Self-Compassion - Carla Naumburg [166] May 07, 2019

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Hunter talks to Carla Naumburg about Real World Self-Compassion.

Maybe it’s the American narrative around “tough love,” or maybe it’s our authoritarian upbringing, but regardless the source, we are really good at being really hard on ourselves! In this episode, author and parent coach Carla Naumburg and I share the antidote: self-compassion. It’s a kind of love that can be learned, and will help you become a more patient, calmer parent.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our brains are good at berating ourselves when something goes wrong 2. Harsh inner criticism makes it MORE likely that we’ll repeat the unskillful behavior 3. How to share self-compassion with our kids

Find out more about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com.

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Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image - Eliza Kingsford [165] Apr 30, 2019

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Hunter talks to Eliza Kingsford about Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image.

A huge number of kids today are hooked on processed foods and it has an impact on their systems and their body image. How does this happen? We’re all overstimulated and suffering from comparison overload. How do we help our children and ourselves deal with the challenges of distorted body image and eating healthfully?

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We’re not fueling our bodies in a loving and compassionate way. 2. When kids are hooked on hyper-palatable foods, it’s neurologically harder for them to make good decisions. 3. How to give kids autonomy in eating, while helping them pay attention to fullness cues.

Our guest today is Eliza Kingsford, a licensed Psychotherapist and founder of Empowered Wellness, a company providing sustainable solutions for creating food freedom and a better body image.

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Let's Talk About Sex - Mike Domitrz [164] Apr 23, 2019

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Hunter talks to Mike Domitrz about Let's Talk About Sex.

Mike Domitrz is founder and Executive Director of The DATE SAFE Project, the nation’s leading organization for creating healthier dating environments and raising awareness on issues surrounding sexual assault.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Parents are one of the greatest violators of children’s healthy boundaries. 2. What NOT to say when talking to your child about dating. 3. The conversation you most fear is the one you most need to have.

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The Gift of Failure - Jessica Lahey [163] Apr 16, 2019

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Hunter talks to Jessica Lahey about The Gift of Failure.

It feels like we’re under pressure from the world to have everything go as well for our kids as possible. We want them to “succeed,” so we direct them on what to do and how to do …everything! What’s the problem with this? Jessica Lahey, teacher and author of “The Gift of Failure,” explains how this parenting style actually undermines kids success and autonomy. This episode is chock full of tips on how to communicate with our kids and with their teachers!

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Highly directive parenting styles undermine children’s learning 2. Extrinsic motivators (reward and punishment) are “a disaster” 3. Kids should be “owning” their homework

Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She teaches high school English and writing in a drug rehab for adolescents.

Website:

www.jessicalahey.com

Social Media Links:

https://twitter.com/jesslahey

Hunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time.

Are you in “time poverty”? Chances are, yes. Everywhere I look I see people rushing and stressed. We all want more hours in the day. Sometimes it’s the wealthiest families who have the least time. It’s time to fight back against the culture of “busy.” In this episode I give you 8 tips for reclaiming your time and your life.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Women have far less leisure time than men, and it affects our lives for the worse 2. Saying “No” means say “yes” to more ease, less stress 3. We can make our time our most valuable resource

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Help Children Master Their Emotions - Anna Seewald [162] Apr 09, 2019

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Hunter talks to Anna Seewald about Help Children Master Their Emotions.

Children need to master their emotions. How can we, as parents, create emotional safety for them to express their feelings without fear? How can we listen to their feelings, validate, show empathy and help kids to feel empowered to solve their own problems?

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Coaching our children through dealing with their emotions may be the #1 best way to help them in life. 2. Why detachment and not taking things so personally can change everything 3. Children have 6 basic emotional needs that we need to look out for.

Anna Seewald is the founder of Authentic Parenting. She is a speaker, author, podcaster and a parent educator.

The Authentic Parenting Conference is a one day event that brings together conscious moms and dads who want to raise emotionally healthy children.

It’s on Saturday, May 18, 2019 held at picaresque Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

The main focus of the event is two fold: becoming calm, present and connected, so that you can listen to your child's big feelings (other session topics include self-care, mindfulness, compassion, motherhood, loss, triggers, emotions, trauma).

Our Keynote speaker is beloved author, parent educator and thought leader, Dr. Laura Markham!

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham

With fun, interactive, group activities, role plays, panel discussions, public art making and amazing keynote delivery, this event will nourish your soul, feed your mind and uplift your spirit!

To learn more and get your ticket, please visit: https://authenticparenting.com/conference

For the Mindful Mama Tribe, we can offer a special PROMO CODE: mindfulmama and attendees will receive $25 off a single ticket.

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Create Work-Life Balance - Lauren Golden [161] Apr 02, 2019

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Hunter talks to Lauren Golden about Create Work-Life Balance.

It feels like women are being pulled between two polarizing points. First, we’re told to “lean in” and put our all our energy into work to get ahead. Then, we’re guilted for not being the perfect stay-at-home mom with Pinterest-board worthy crafts. Where’s the middle path? In this episode, I talk to Lauren Golden, author and leader of The Free Mama Movement about the elusive work-life balance and what a third path might look like.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Balance: the whole idea isn’t perfection, it’s to not fall over 2. Busy is a choice and we have to take ownership over our choices 3. We can have it all, but we have to stop trying to do it all

Lauren Golden, leader of The Free Mama Movement and #1 International Bestselling Author, is on a mission to ensure no mother ever has to choose between family and finances.

Check out thefreemamamovement.com for more information.

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How To Reclaim Your Time - Hunter Clarke-Fields [160] Mar 26, 2019

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Hunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time.

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