77 - Hunter Clarke-Fields on cultivating close relationships through mindful parenting

77 - Hunter Clarke-Fields on cultivating close relationships through mindful parenting

Author: Vegan Lifestyle Coach: Jenny Cheifetz May 28, 2025 Duration: 48:45

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Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of ā€œRaising Good Humansā€ and ā€œRaising Good Humans Every Day,ā€ Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.Hunter has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide.

Hunter's Notes from the Sidelines:

  1. "How to respond" advice sucks. To parent mindfully, you must have a foundation of self-care and awareness of your needs, which will help you be less reactive, use your whole brain, and not just freak out. And, you need skillful communication.
  2. When a kid has a problem and goes into fight, flight, or freeze, what they need is to feel seen and for us as parents to acknowledge what they're saying and feeling. Offering solutions and advising creates a barrier to communication and builds resentment.
  3. Instead of offering solutions and advising, try reflective listening, asking, "What do you need from me?"
  4. Shaming, blaming, ordering, and offering advice aren't welcome. Instead, try I messages. Tell the child how their behavior makes you feel.
  5. Culture tells us a lie that teens are supposed to hate their parents so we give up on trying. You are in a relationship with your kids, and you want to cultivate closeness.
  6. Win-win problem solving offers the opportunity empowering conversations. Say, "This is what needs to happen. Help me solve the problem." Best done over ice cream.
  7. It's never too late to work on your relationship with your kids. Sure, it's hard to learn a new language, and you'll mess up. You have permission to be human. What you practice grows stronger.


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Hosted by Vegan Lifestyle Coach Jenny Cheifetz, The Flirty Vegan is a warm and engaging space for anyone curious about plant-based living. This isn't about strict rules or judgment; it's about the vibrant, practical, and often deeply personal journey of aligning your choices with your values. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring the many facets of a compassionate lifestyle. You'll hear discussions that go beyond food, touching on the ethical decision to honor animals, the tangible impact on planetary conservation, and the personal health benefits that come from this mindful approach. Jenny guides these inspiring and important talks, weaving together stories from guests and her own experience to demystify the transition and celebrate its joys. The podcast naturally delves into the challenges and triumphs, offering listeners a sense of community and realistic advice. Whether you're fully committed or just dipping a toe in, the dialogue here is designed to educate and connect, leaving you with both motivation and a clearer understanding of how these choices ripple out into the world. It’s an invitation to explore a more intentional way of living, filled with discovery and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference.
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