The Aware Parenting Podcast

In our most recent episode on harsh self-talk, we discuss the disconnected domination culture and how it is based upon shame, guilt and self-judgment. We explain how children come to have harsh self...

7 Syys 202155min

In this episode, we talk all about extended family, focussing mostly on grandparents. We share lots of different ideas about how to navigate the journey of parenting in ways that are different from ou...

30 Elo 202148min

In this episode, we talk all about powerlessness, such an apt topic for these times! We discuss the sources of powerlessness in the wider culture and in mothering itself, as well as specific ways to h...

23 Elo 202149min

In this episode, there are two sections. In the first part, we talk to Sally Prinn and Sean Dixon, who share their experience of the birth trauma that they and their son Cedar experienced.  They talk...

1 Elo 20211h 24min

In this episode of The Aware Parenting Podcast, we discuss setting limits with teens and how we can create opportunities for healing and growth.   We explored our reactions and responses and what tee...

21 Heinä 202146min

In this episode, we talk about how attachment play can help children heal from trauma as well as daily stresses. We include ways that play can help healing from: Birth trauma; Separations; Fears and...

14 Heinä 20211h 9min

Our latest podcast is on 'bullying'. We talk about: The cause of these behaviours. How we can respond most helpfully both to the child who is being harsh, as well as to the child on the receiving e...

5 Heinä 202155min

In this episode, we talk about: How trauma can show up in the body and how we can listen to it; Listening to symptoms; The relationship between supported crying and illness; Stanislav Grof’s work on ...

24 Kesä 20211h 3min