S11E5 - Embodied Parenting: Part 1

School of Embodied Arts Podcast with Jenna Ward

How can we support our kids to be the most embodied, emotionally intelligent generation ever?

I recently received a request from a podcast listener to speak about embodied mothering.

I’m not an expert in this area, but as a Feminine Embodiment Coach & international founder of a somatic school of training AND parent to two little humans… I do have lots of thoughts on the topic that I’m so happy to share.

Parenting isn’t my body of work. It’s not the space of genius I’m here to contribute to the world. So I haven’t analyzed my parenting in depth to give it language, structures or frameworks (unlike somatic coaching, which I do love to dissect in fine detail!).

Also, I’m a parent to a 8 month old and 5 year old, so there’s a certain level of emotional and physical maturity that my kids have, which might be different if your kids are older, or hold different genders or identities.

Personally I want to be the one to teach my children their values & an embodied culture in how they relate to themselves, others and the world.

In Part 1 (this episode) we’re diving into embodiment for yourself as a mother or parent.

In Part 2 (coming soon) I’m sharing 10 approaches I use to parent my kids.

We’re doing it in this order because you can’t foster deeper embodiment with your kids if you’re not practicing it yourself.

The person you are BEING is the clearest teacher for your child.

I’m not an expert in this area, but as a Feminine Embodiment Coach AND parent to two little humans… I do have lots of thoughts on the topic that I’m so happy to share.

Resources from today’s podcast:

• Hold On To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld.

• Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice

• Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification