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Mothering Challenging Adult Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change with Dr. Judith Smith

Release Date: 02/06/2025

Inner Work for Fathers with Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD

Authentic Parenting

Can the profound absence of a father in childhood pave the way for a deeper, more intentional path to fatherhood? , the co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, on how inner child work empowers fathers to meet their unmet emotional needs and become more present and emotionally attuned caregivers. His book: New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring...

The Family Dynamic: The Mystery of Sibling Success with Susan Dominus

Authentic Parenting

long-time staff writer for The New York Times Magazine on why individual parenting decisions may have less influence on our children’s achievements than we tend to think—and why we should have more appreciation for how siblings can impact each other’s lives. What's the secret behind high acheiving families? What do they do differently? Are their common factors? Some of the surprsing factors were parental expectations, family cutlure, values, how siblings inlfunce one another, and family mottos. Her book New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with...

Raising a Child Without Your Parents: A Story of Grief, Addiction, and Grace with Lauren Sisler

Authentic Parenting

We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she’s navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son. Today’s guest, shares her deeply personal and moving story of loss, healing, and purpose. Lauren is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker—also known for her signature sideline shimmy. But behind her professional success lies a hidden chapter she kept quiet for years: the shocking loss of her parents to opioid addiction. New to the...

Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully with Nina Mongendre

Authentic Parenting

on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully. Pre-order her book The podcast is turning 10! To celebrate a whole decade of the podcast and the amazing community we’ve built together, we're planning something very special — a retreat! This will be a beautiful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, reflect, laugh, and celebrate all that we’ve created together over the years. If your heart’s saying “yes!” — even just a little — we’d love to know. to let us know you’re...

How to Connect Deeply wiht Yourself and Others with Kristy Lauricella

Authentic Parenting

Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most? What is connection? How does it feel to truly connect with someone? What’s the difference between connection, relationship, and love? In today’s episode, we explore what it takes to build deep emotional connection with others. How do we know when we’re genuinely connected? What does disconnection feel like, and how can we rebuild a lost connection? New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? ...

How to Recover from Burnout by Regulating Your Emotions and Nervous System with Michelle Grosser

Authentic Parenting

What if recovering from burnout isn’t about doing more—but learning how to regulate what’s already happening inside you? New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY ENJOY Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana How to Regulate Your...

Motherhood Is Political: Parenting, Policy, and Cultural Expectations with Abigail Leonard

Authentic Parenting

Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal choice? Today’s conversation might just change the way you think about parenthood, support systems, and even policy. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring...

Why Kids Are Struggling—and How to Help Them Thrive with Ned Johnson

Authentic Parenting

Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child? Is your own anxiety fueling theirs? Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect? If you're unsure how to support your child without adding to their stress, you're not alone. In this episode, and I explore why so many kids are struggling—and what you can do to truly help. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and...

How Parental Presence Shapes a Child’s Development with Dr. Dan Siegel

Authentic Parenting

on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's; feeling Seen, Safe, Soothed and Secure. New to the podcast? Not sure where to start? — a curated guide with live links to 10 powerful, handpicked episodes to get you started. Explore how trauma shapes your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and discover pathways to healing and transformation. Featuring world-renowned experts like Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Thema Bryant, Paul Conti, and more. LINKS AND RESOURCES call to leave a voicemail.

Raising Emotionally Aware Boys Who Turn into Strong Men with Tosha Schore

Authentic Parenting

Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional intelligence. Creating safe spaces for boys to express themselves without fear of judgment. Challenging stereotypes and normalizing diverse emotions. Modeling emotional intelligence in everyday moments. The importance of emotional work for parents. Understanding your child’s emotional style and respecting boundaries. Practicing self-reflection to improve emotional parenting. Discussing emotional labor in...

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Judith Smith on the complex, often painful experience of raising daughters who challenge, resist, or reject expectations. In Difficult: Mothering Challenging Daughters, she offers a compassionate look at the emotional toll and societal pressure mothers face. This episode explores how to find peace, set boundaries, and parent without guilt.

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