Bästa Conscious Parenting podcaster (2025)

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Ep #208 When Emotions Hurt 21:42

13h ago21:42

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When emotions hurt, most of us go straight into fix-it mode. We try to shut it down, numb it out, control our kids, or control the moment. But in this episode, Andee shares why the goal isn’t to eliminate “negative” emotions. The goal is to move through them so they can actually complete and release. You’ll hear a real-life holiday-season story (cr…

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Ep. 15 Meet Dr. T. Colin Campbell - Godfather of the Plant-Based Diet! 31:31

6d ago31:31

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What if everything you thought you knew about protein, nutrition, and disease was wrong—and the truth could save your life? In this eye-opening episode of Plant the Change, best-selling author and pioneering nutrition researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell breaks down the misconceptions around protein, the misuse of the term “plant-based,” and the life-a…

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Parenting ADHD: The Power of Rest and Play 25:09

28d ago25:09

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What if the secret to helping children flourish isn’t in doing more, but in shaping a world where they can bloom on their own? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Deborah McNamara, developmentalist, author, and educator, whose work is grounded in attachment science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. We explore the power of psychological r…

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Ep #207 Low vs High Quality Problems 44:31

2d ago44:31

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This week we are diving into a concept that has completely changed the way I move through my life. It is the difference between low quality problems and high quality problems. Once you learn this, you cannot unsee it. Over the last eighteen months I have been in a season packed with transitions. Business shifts, kids returning and launching, midlif…

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Ep #206 Gratituding and It Doesn’t Get Better Than This 45:14

10d ago45:14

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This week, we are exploring what it really means to practice gratituding in the moment you are in. I’ll show you how shifting out of “life will feel better when…” into “this moment matters right now” can change your entire emotional experience. Together, we will look at why it doesn’t get better than this, not because everything is perfect, but bec…

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Ep. 14 Why Traditional Anti-Bullying Strategies Fail & What Really Works 11:48

13d ago11:48

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What if the way we’re trying to stop bullying is actually making it worse? If you've ever felt helpless watching a child be bullied—or been the one bullied yourself—this episode offers a powerful reframe. Instead of quick fixes or shame-based discipline, we explore how Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) is creating real change by helping every st…

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Ep #205 Uncertainty Tolerance 42:14

15d ago42:14

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This week, I'm talking about one of the most important emotional skills we can build as parents. I call it Uncertainty Tolerance. After a long Thanksgiving trip, a shut-down freeway, a surprise snowstorm, and a mountain of homemade pies, I found myself thinking about how much of parenting happens in the middle. The middle is the space where we have…

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Ep #204 You Can’t Teach What You Can’t Feel 54:21

14d ago54:21

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In this episode, we’re talking about something that sits at the heart of connected parenting: your emotional capacity. Your ability to feel your own emotions directly shapes how you help your children navigate theirs. I’m sharing the exact moment a client realized why she kept snapping at her kids, and how one shift opened the door to calmer, more …

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Ep #203 The Questions Quietly Running Your Parenting 38:12

18d ago38:12

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In this episode, I’m diving into something you probably didn’t realize is shaping your parenting every single day…the quiet questions running in the background of your brain. Most parents think the problem is their kids’ behavior. But so much of what we experience as “hard parenting moments” comes from the questions we’re unconsciously asking ourse…

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Ep. 13 Shannon Blair Pt. 1: From Curious Kid to Vegan Activist Powerhouse 33:59

27d ago33:59

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Is it really possible to be healthy, strong, and well-nourished on a vegan diet—and what does true activism for animals look like in real life? Shannon Blair has some powerful answers. In a world flooded with misinformation and cultural conditioning, this episode dives into two powerful journeys of awareness with longtime animal activist Shannon Bl…

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Ep #202 Redeciding: Tiny Choices That Change Everything 27:33

26d ago27:33

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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most powerful tools you already have but probably aren’t using enough: redeciding. Redeciding is the moment you pause, question the default, and choose again—on purpose. It’s how you reinvent yourself, your parenting, your routines, and your reactions… without blowing up your whole life. I share a few…

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Ep. 12 Tarpon Springs FL Mayor John Koulianos Pt. 1: Meatballs to Marathons at age 65! 34:00

1M ago34:00

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What if your mayor swapped lamb and meatballs for marathons and tofu — and never looked back? In this candid and inspiring conversation, Tarpon Springs Florida Mayor John Koulianos shares how watching a single documentary and listening to his 9-year-old daughter completely changed the trajectory of his health — and maybe even saved his life. If you…

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Ep #201 Pivot Live: The Power of Showing Up Weekly 21:20

1M ago21:20

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The people who transform their lives? They're not smarter than you. They're not more motivated. They're not reading more books or listening to more podcasts. They're the ones showing up every single week to get coached on their real life. Here's what I've discovered after seven years of teaching Connect Method Parenting: you can understand every co…

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Ep #200 Fight-or-Flight Club (Rule #1: We Actually Leave) 38:45

1M ago38:45

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This episode is one I've been wanting to do for a while because thought work is truly the foundation of everything we do in Connect Method Parenting. And I know "thought work" might sound intimidating or like some woo-woo concept, but I promise you—it's the most practical, life-changing tool you can have as a parent. The biggest problem isn't that …

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Ep. 11 We Let Kids Play Games in Class — Here’s What Actually Happened 11:00

1M ago11:00

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Everyone says learning should be serious. We disagree. When we let kids play games in class, something incredible happened—focus improved, confidence soared, and even the quietest students found their voice. The games weren’t a break from learning; they were part of the learning. In this Straight Talk: Plant the Change episode, Michele Fasnacht sha…

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Ep #199 The Traffic Director 15:46

1M ago15:46

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Today we’re talking about what it really means to guide your child through big emotions. Not fix them. Not rush them. Just guide them. Think of yourself as the traffic director for your child’s emotions. You’re not trying to stop the traffic. You’re not trying to control it. You’re there to help it move safely in the right direction. In this episod…

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Ep #198 Roots of Attachment 20:33

2M ago20:33

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Today we are talking about one of my favorite topics ever, the roots of attachment. Nature’s answer to separation is not independence. It is connection. Deep, steady, invisible roots that help our kids and us hold on even when we are apart. In this episode, I talk about the six layers of attachment that Dr. Gordon Neufeld describes, from the first …

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Ep. 10 Kari Bagnall Pt. 1: Why Monkeys Don’t Belong in Labs, Zoos, or Homes 37:53

2M ago37:53

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What happens when a monkey raised as a pet or in a lab finally tastes freedom—and why does it matter to you? In a world where exotic animals are still bought as pets and tested in labs, this episode reveals the heart-wrenching and inspiring journey of Kari Bagnall and her 197 rescued primates—and what we can learn about empathy, education, and syst…

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Ep #197 The Discipline of Belief 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

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We talk a lot about emotions, regulation, and connection—but underneath all of it is belief. What we believe about ourselves, our kids, and what’s possible determines everything that follows. In this episode, I dive into the discipline of belief—the conscious, daily practice of choosing thoughts that align with who you’re becoming instead of who yo…

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Ep #196 In Weakness, There’s Strength 18:11

2M ago18:11

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This week we’re talking about weakness. The parts of us we try to hide, fix, or wish away. But what if weakness isn’t bad? What if it’s actually where our strength grows? In this episode, I talk about how being hard on yourself never helps, how to see your weak spots with kindness, and why loving all parts of you makes you a calmer, happier parent.…

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Ep. 9 Charlie Ward: From Heisman to Healing - Ward’s Health Reset 34:46

2M ago34:46

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What happens when a Heisman Trophy winner and pro athlete suddenly suffers a stroke in his 40s—despite being in peak physical shape? If you’ve ever wondered why healthy habits aren’t enough or questioned the real impact of stress, diet, and lifestyle on long-term wellness, this episode sheds light on how even the fittest among us aren’t immune to h…

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Ep #195 Attachment: Our Preeminent Need 17:17

2M ago17:17

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If attachment (or togetherness) is the ultimate need, then facing separation is the ultimate threat. Wild, right? In this episode, I’m diving into what that really means, why connection is the invisible gravity holding us (and our kids) together, and how the brain’s built-in systems for pursuit, alarm, and frustration kick in anytime that togethern…

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Coaching Session: Penny on The Power of Small Moments 4:40

2M ago4:40

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What if the most powerful way to build a stronger bond with your child was simply to pause, look into their eyes, and give them 30 seconds of your world? In this episode, Penny reveals that meaningful connection with our children doesn’t require elaborate plans or endless hours - it begins with being truly present. By simply pausing, breathing, and…

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Ep #194 Mad to Sad: The Hidden Path to Emotional Maturity 17:22

2M ago17:22

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This is one of my favorite topics to teach: the powerful emotional journey from mad to sad. In this episode, I talk about what Dr. Gordon Neufeld calls the path of adaptation, the incredible shift from frustration and resistance to sadness and surrender. I’ll walk you through the “traffic circle” of big emotions, how our brains look for exits when …

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Ep. 8 Is the Way We Teach Math Setting Kids Up to Fail? 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Why do so many kids hate math? Maybe it’s not math they hate — maybe it’s how we teach it. We’ve turned curiosity into pressure and mistakes into failure. It’s time to change that. Welcome to Straight Talk: Plant the Change — where compassion meets the classroom. In this powerful episode, you’ll discover: • Why traditional math requirements are dam…

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Ep #193 Connection in the Mess: How to Stay With Your Child Through It All 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Parenting isn’t tidy. It’s muddy, unpredictable, and sometimes really uncomfortable. In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to come alongside your child, especially when their choices, emotions, or beliefs stretch you in ways you didn’t expect. We’ll explore how to stay close when everything in you wants to pull away, how to listen with c…

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Parenting ADHD: Letting Go of the Perfect Child 20:05

2M ago20:05

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What if everything you thought you knew about parenting was a lie? In this episode, I share a powerful and personal reflection on why traditional parenting expectations often do more harm than good. Drawing from my own experiences as a mother and the stories of hundreds of parents I’ve supported, I challenge the "A + B = C" equation that suggests p…

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Ep #192 BE Goals 41:56

2M ago41:56

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What if everything you've been doing to become a better parent has been backwards? In this raw, real episode, I share a powerful revelation from my kitchen reorganization weekend (and a real-time call from my sick daughter) that changes everything about how we approach parenting goals. You'll discover why your to-do lists and behavior strategies ke…

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Ep. 7 Jane Velez-Mitchell Pt. 1: The Journalist Who Walked Away to Tell the Truth 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Ever feel like your passion makes you the odd one out—until the world finally starts to catch on? If you’ve ever been dismissed for standing up for animals or living plant-based, Jane Velez-Mitchell’s story will resonate. She’s lived the rejection, fought through burnout, and built a movement when no one was listening. · Learn how Jane transformed …

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What if I told you that acceptance - the thing you think means "giving up" - actually requires MORE effort than fighting? And what if this one shift could stop your parenting triggers in their tracks? Hey parents! I'm giving myself high fives over here because this episode is going to blow your mind about what acceptance actually means in connected…

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