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Birthday Wisdom: Parenting, Peace & Personal Growth

Wild Medicine

Release Date: 06/24/2025

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In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris reflects on personal growth, parenting, and the importance of self-care. 

She shares insights on letting go, the power of coaching, and the necessity of embracing mediocrity in our actions. 

The conversation also touches on the significance of humour in life, navigating alcohol and technology with children, and the importance of sleep. 

Dr. Peris emphasizes the need to differentiate between feelings and facts, redefine success through peace, and the power of keeping promises to oneself. 

Ultimately, she advocates for creating a fulfilling life on one's own terms and the transformative power of embodying wisdom.

 

Takeaways

  • Letting go and surrendering can lead to healing.

  • Embracing mediocrity allows for consistent action.

  • Finding humour in life can alleviate stress.

  • Navigating alcohol consumption is crucial for parenting.

  • Technology use requires discernment and intentionality.

  • Setting boundaries around sleep is essential for well-being.

  • Feelings can mislead; data collection is key.

  • Redefining success through peace enhances life satisfaction.

  • Keeping your word to yourself builds self-trust.

  • Embodiment of wisdom is necessary for true transformation.

 

Chapters

00:00 Celebrations and Reflections

04:12 Letting Go and Surrendering

06:25 The Power of Coaching

08:38 Embracing Mediocrity and Consistency

12:37 The Importance of Laughter

14:52 Navigating Alcohol and Teenagers

17:18 Discernment in Technology Use

20:20 The Grief of Letting Go

22:08 Honoring Sleep and Self-Care

23:30 Data Collection vs. Emotions

26:05 Redefining Success with Peace

29:01 Intentionality in Actions

30:17 Integrity with Yourself

31:51 Trusting Actions Over Words

32:51 Accepting Imperfection

34:09 Living in the Present

36:03 Creating Your Own Beauty

37:43 The Power of Repetition in Learning

 

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