Episode 216: There's nothing wrong with you! with Katie Fusco

Episode 216: There's nothing wrong with you! with Katie Fusco

Author: Marion Rose, PhD. February 11, 2025 Duration: 1:31:00
In this episode, I talk with Katie Fusco, who is an Aware Parenting instructor in the UK. Katie also works in perinatal mental health, and speaks a disclaimer that everything she shares on the episode is her own, based on her own experience. We'd also love to say, before you listen, that Katie shares some of her experiences during and after giving birth that were extremely traumatic, so please listen in to yourself and whether you are willing to listen, or continue listening. After Katie shares about those traumatic events, she then talks about (the descriptions are in her own words): - My story of discovering Aware Parenting and then The Marion Method - My initial uncomfortable thoughts/feelings/sensations in reaction to The Marion Method terminology - My realisation of how guilt/shame/judgement are designed to block the grieving process and perpetuate cultural conditioning - My rejection of the concepts of regulation, dysregulation, and window of tolerance - My experience of how hard/confronting/agonising I can find the re-parenting and re-culturing process, how it is in no way linear for me, YET how it has given me access to hope/joy/love/connection/laughter when I was unquestionably convinced that I was shackled to a life sentence of self loathing in relation to how my motherhood journey began. I found this to be an incredibly moving and powerful podcast, offering possibility for those parents who are going through deeply painful times at the moment, recognition for those who have gone through traumatic events in their birthing and parenting, and compassion for all of us. Much love xoxox

Marion Rose, PhD. hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, drawing from her role as a level two instructor and regional coordinator for Australia and New Zealand within this philosophy. The foundation of her discussions is Aware Parenting, an approach developed by Aletha Solter, PhD. Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid rules, this podcast delves into the nuanced and often emotional landscape of raising children-and ourselves. Each episode considers the practical and psychological aspects of family life, from navigating daily challenges to understanding the deeper patterns that influence our reactions. You’ll hear explorations on how to support children’s emotional expression, build trusting relationships, and approach discipline from a place of connection. The concept of reparenting-the work we do to heal our own childhood experiences-is woven throughout, recognizing how our past shapes our present parenting. Marion’s perspective provides a compassionate framework for anyone looking to move beyond autopilot reactions and cultivate more awareness in their family dynamics. Tuning into this podcast feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable guide, one that respects the complexity of both the child’s and the parent’s inner world.
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