Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More

Author: Hunter Clarke-Fields Language: English Episodes: 100
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More is a podcast for parents navigating the daily whirlwind of family life. Host Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks from hard-won experience as a former yelling, frustrated mom who transformed her approach. This podcast delves into practical, compassionate strategies for managing children's behavior and helping them regulate their big emotions, all while you work to stay grounded yourself. Each episode offers refreshingly honest conversations about moving from reactive parenting to mindful connection. Listeners will find a blend of actionable advice and mindfulness techniques aimed at bringing more peace to the chaos at home. The focus is on building kindness and confidence in kids without sacrificing your own well-being in the process. Hunter’s journey from anger to mindful guidance forms the core of this supportive resource, making it a relatable listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Tune in for a down-to-earth exploration of parenting that prioritizes emotional regulation for both you and your children, fostering a calmer, more resilient family dynamic. This podcast serves as a mentor in your pocket, offering real-world perspectives on creating a harmonious home.
Episodes
Validation For Connection & Resilient Kids - Caroline Fleck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Caroline Fleck about the essential role of validation in parenting and emotional connection. They discuss what validation really means—acknowledging children’s feelings wi…
Modeling Regulation & Managing Overwhelm - Michelle Grosser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
In this Mindful Mama Podcast episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Michelle Grosser—mom, lawyer, and nervous system educator—about her path from burnout to balance. They discuss the pressures that fuel parental stress…
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance - Dr. Anna Lembke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:11
In this conversation, Anna Lemke discusses the dual nature of dopamine as both a pleasure molecule and a regulator of pain. Find out how modern life, with its abundance of pleasurable stimuli, has led to a 'drugification…
Motherhood Around The World - Abigail Leonard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with author Abigail Leonard about her powerful book following four women through their first year of motherhood in Finland, Kenya, Japan, and the U.…
Rhythm & Emotional Regulation At Home - Chinyelu Kunz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Chinyelu Kunz explore the significance of rhythm in parenting, discussing how it fosters stability and flexibility in children. They delve into the practical implementation…
Feelings Are Like Farts - Dr. Chris Willard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
Join Hunter and Dr. Chris Willard as they explore how mindfulness can support parents facing today's challenges. Discover practical techniques for managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries in a busy world, and foster…
Perfectly Hidden Depression - Dr. Margaret Rutherford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
In this conversation, Margaret Rutherford discusses the concept of Perfectly Hidden Depression, a form of depression characterized by perfectionism and high achievement, often masked by a facade of success. She explains…
Work-Life Juggling Act - Sarah Armstrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
Hunter Clarke-Fields talks to Sarah Armstrong about the complexities of work-life balance, debunking the myth of perfect balance, addressing challenges at different parenting stages, and exploring parental guilt. They em…
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Kristine Carlson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Kristine Carlson, co-author of the 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' series. They explore the origins of the book, the impact of technology on mental health, and the importance of mindfulness…