Episode 39: "I'm Scared!"

In this week's episode we talk all about fear, and being scared in our current reality. We explore the roots of our fears, and offer ideas for how we can support ourselves and our children. [1.50] Feeling into our own fears [2:50] Fear has an adaptive value [9.00] Understanding our fight, flight, freeze, fawn response [10.05] Breathing techniques for fear [13.00] Welcoming our fear [15.03] Modelling to our children [17.38] Being authentic in our current reality [19.45] Transgenerational fear and trauma [24.10] Fear responding to our needs, the past or our thoughts [28.15] What do we know to be true right now [31.00] Seeing the joy and making choices [34.50] The potential for love through change [36.20] Reaching out for support [39.10 ] Releasing rage and anger that can shift fear [42.20] Tools to help shift fear This week’s invitation: 1. Keep checking in with each other and be mindful of the energy you are bringing to this experience. 2. The more we can release from the past, the more we can stay present now. Resources The Opposite of Worry - https://www.bookdepository.com/Opposite-Worry-Lawrence-J-Cohen/9781452665290 Trauma Release Exercise - https://traumaprevention.com/what-is-tre/ Some joy and laughter (the Pluto dog video we talked about) - https://www.facebook.com/nanciewight/videos/10158289063493653/ Choosing loving energy - https://www.facebook.com/1604597862905560/posts/3016531095045556/?d=n Empathy Buddies / Listening Partnerships - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2562318203992646/ Sessions with Lael - learn@laelstone.com.au Marion's courses - https://www.marionrose.net/which-course-is-for-you/ Marion's 1-1 packages - http://www.marionrose.net/packages/ As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. 
 Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion