The Middle Path of Parenting: On Attachment and Why Who You Are Matters More
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is a parenting coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping families turn daily power struggles and emotional chaos into connection, calm, and cooperation at home. LINKS AND RESOURCES call to leave a voicemail.
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Post-Traumatic Parenting: Breaking the Cycle with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
Authentic Parenting
What if the biggest thing standing in the way of the parent you want to isn’t your lack of patience, or the right parenting strategy—but your own unresolved trauma? My guest today, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, is a clinical child psychologist, trauma expert, and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting. She explains how the “trauma app” we download in childhood keeps running in the background of our parenting—and how to finally rewrite it. LINKS AND RESOURCES call to leave a voicemail.
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How to Do Hard Things and Grow Stronger-Anna Seewald Keynote Talk July 2025
Authentic Parenting
Please note: This episode was originally a live keynote talk and wasn't intended for the podcast, so the audio quality and editing may not meet our usual standards. However, we feel the message is valuable and hope you still find it inspiring. Thanks for your understanding! Anna Seewald invites teens to learn how action creates motivation, not the other way around. She explains how to befriend fear, become your own coach instead of your own critic, do hard things, and build confidence one small brave step at a time. She reveals how embracing challenges and discomfort helps you grow...
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From Slut-Bashing to Deepfakes: The New Sexual Violence with Leora Tanenbaum
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, author of , on how slut-shaming has evolved—and worsened—in the digital age. She unpacks how what was once a whispered insult has become a widespread, inescapable form of abuse—amplified by smartphones, social media, and AI-powered deepfakes. She talks about how “self-sexualizing” can feel like control—but isn’t, the three systemic forces fueling non-consensual sexualization, and how parents can approach these tough conversations with empathy—not shame. LINKS AND RESOURCES call to leave a voicemail.
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Raising Daughters and Sons in a Sexist World with Jo-Ann Finkelstein
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Clinical psychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World on healthy entitlement for girls, how to recognize and combat sexism in our own parenting, how to talk about misogyny, stereotyping, objectification, and consent with kids of all ages and much more. LINKS AND RESOURCES call to leave a voicemail.
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Authentic Parenting is Turning 10! Help Us Celebrate
Authentic Parenting
The Authentic Parenting Podcast is turning 10 years old this August. 🎉 👉 Would you consider sending me a short voice note? Here are a few prompts to guide you: What do you love about the show? What are your favorite topics or episodes? What lessons or insights have stayed with you? (Be specific—I’d love examples!) What sayings or ideas do you come back to? (One of mine: “Trauma blocks love, love heals trauma.”) Why do you keep listening? What makes Authentic Parenting your favorite podcast? You can: Record a voice note on your phone and email it to me at...
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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...
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The Family Dynamic: The Mystery of Sibling Success with Susan Dominus
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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...
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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...
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Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Heal the Past and Live Fully with Nina Mongendre
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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...
info_outlineHere are the four episodes published in February:
- Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change
- Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood
- 7Ways to Improve Well-Being, Reduce Stress and Stay Grounded in Difficult Times
- The Truth About Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Finding the Gifts in Midlife