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Ep 100 | The BEST of the Heartful Parent Podcast: Top 10 Moments from 100 Episodes Part 2

Release Date: 01/07/2025

Ep 109 | Supporting Teens in Today’s World with Will Kirsop

The Heartful Parent Podcast

What do the teens of 2025 really need to grow and thrive? How is being a teen NOW different from “back in the day”? In this heartful and eye-opening episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with education leader and founder of Many Roads, Will Kirsop, for a thought-provoking conversation all about teens and tweens. Will shares why traditional academics often fall short in teaching essential life skills like empathy, active listening, and resilience—and how these very skills are key to helping our kids navigate an increasingly complex world. From...

Ep 108 | How to ‘Answer Your Calling’ with Jeanne Wolz

The Heartful Parent Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming the incredible Jeanne Wolz—entrepreneur, career alignment coach, and founder of Sirens Rising. Jeanne joins the podcast to share her personal journey from educator to purpose-driven business owner, and how she now helps women and non-binary folks align their careers with their deepest callings. Jeanne and I dig into what it really means to listen to your calling, move through the fear that comes with it, and take small but powerful steps toward creating a life—and...

Ep 107 | Rewriting the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

The Heartful Parent Podcast

Motherhood is often shaped by the beliefs and expectations we've inherited—but what if we could rewrite the script? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m chatting with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, an author, Life Coach and creator of Rewrite the Mother Code LLC. Together, we’re exploring how personal growth, emotional responsibility, and self-awareness can transform the way we parent—not just our children, but also ourselves. Dr. Lyons challenges the traditional ‘mother code’ and offers a fresh perspective on what it means to mother, extending beyond biological...

Ep 106 | Feelings are Like Farts (We All Have Them) with Christopher Willard, PsyD

The Heartful Parent Podcast

Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed or dysregulated when your child gets overwhelmed or dysregulated? Ah-hem, yes. We ALL do. And even though we may have the tools in our toolbox, it’s challenging to use them in that exact right moment. In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m talking mindfulness with with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist and author. We have a very heartful conversation about mindfulness and emotional regulation. We’re digging into the power of being responsive rather than reactive — a skill every parent can benefit...

Ep 105 | How Independent Play Builds Resilient and Happy Kids with Rusty Keeler

The Heartful Parent Podcast

The research is showing us that our kids are not okay. They are anxious, depressed, and worried. We have to do something, and my guest today has one solution that is actually very simple. Play! More unstructured, unsupervised, rough and tumble play time. I have Rusty Keeler, Playscape Designer and Author, joining me on the Heartful Parent Podcast today to break down all things play, playscapes, and the importance of letting our kids just BE. So. What is play? Why is it important? What happens when our kids don’t get enough play? How do we help our teens and tweens play? With over...

Ep 104 | From Control to Connection: Transforming Your Parenting Approach with Jen Lumanlan

The Heartful Parent Podcast

Have you ever considered how the way we parent connects to bigger societal systems like white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism? In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with Jen Lumanlan—host of Your Parenting Mojo podcast and author of Parenting Beyond Power—for a thought-provoking conversation about how traditional parenting methods can unknowingly reinforce these power structures. Jen helps us see how discipline and authority play into these systems and explore how a more heartful, mindful approach to parenting can create...

Ep 103 | Ask Christy -- Listener Questions Answered

The Heartful Parent Podcast

I am answering 2 listener questions in this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast! Question #1: What do we do when we are watching our teens & tweens navigate relationships? How much do you give advice and how much do you let them figure out on their own? Young relationships can be tricky, and there is a lot to learn. So when do you step in? When do you stay out of it? My advice is to lean in with empathy and curiosity and then to ask a key question: what would you like to do to move forward? Your teen will probably surprise you! Question #2: What should I do about my...

Ep 102 | AI-Powered Learning Strategies with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

The Heartful Parent Podcast

In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m welcoming the inspiring Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, founder and CEO of Awakened Learning. Our conversation is packed with insights and actionable tips for uncovering learning strategies to help your kids learn HOW to learn. AI can get a bad rap, but it is a truly powerful tool that can make a difference in helping our kids form study habits that can span across subject areas and support them as students of all subjects, not just cramming for that chemistry test. Deena shares strategies that support students, parents, and...

Ep 101 | We Were Never Meant to Parent Alone, So DON’T! with Academy Members Nicole, Kate, & Ali

The Heartful Parent Podcast

In this heartful episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m hoping to help you start off 2025 right by sharing the power of positive discipline, the support coaching can provide, and the incredible community within the Heartful Parent Academy. I have the privilege to be joined by three amazing moms—Nicole, Kate, & Ali—who open up about their personal parenting journeys. They share the ups and downs, the lessons learned, and how one-on-one coaching and support through the Heartful Parent Academy have helped them embrace a more connected, intentional approach to parenting. I am...

Ep 100 | The BEST of the Heartful Parent Podcast: Top 10 Moments from 100 Episodes Part 2

The Heartful Parent Podcast

In this special two-part milestone episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m taking a walk down memory lane with the top 10 moments from the first 100 episodes of the podcast! These clips capture the messages I try to convey with each and every episode. It is my goal to fill your parenting toolbox, have thought-provoking conversations, and most of all empower you to parent with more love, joy, and connection. And most of all, to remind you each week that we were never meant to do this alone. Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or are just starting your heartful parenting...

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In this special two-part milestone episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I’m taking a walk down memory lane with the top 10 moments from the first 100 episodes of the podcast!

These clips capture the messages I try to convey with each and every episode. It is my goal to fill your parenting toolbox, have thought-provoking conversations, and most of all empower you to parent with more love, joy, and connection. And most of all, to remind you each week that we were never meant to do this alone.

Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or are just starting your heartful parenting journey, this is the perfect episode to reflect on the lessons we've shared and the incredible community we've built.

I hope this two-part episode helps you revisit some fan-favorite interviews and reflect on some of ‘ah-ha!’ and ‘what the f**k?’ moments we’ve had on the pod.

I’m so grateful for you, each and every listener that has listened, subscribed, and shared an episode with another parent. I look forward to the next 100 episodes of supporting you on this beautiful, messy, and rewarding parenting adventure!

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Resources:

Childhood Narcissism by Dr. Mary Ann Little

Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelsen

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