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Parenting Paused presses PAUSE on those shame inducing parenting failures. It presses PLAY on your inner wisdom and the ability to be the parent you want to be. Join Leslie Potter, mother and founder of Purejoy Parenting, as she shares her personal experiences as well as works with other moms and dads in real time to show you the step-by-step process to turn your parenting around.
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Guiding mothers to transform the way they connect, communicate, and collaborate with their teen! Every week we'll bring you inspiring, empowering and educational episodes that will give you the tools you need to consciously raise your teen!
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Listen for short, calming meditations to help you feel centered, grounded and inspired be present, be positive, be you! Enjoy more and Stress less. Enjoy Bonus Life Recipes with practical methods to create well-being, pursue your passion, live truth, and show up as your higher self. You were created on purpose for a purpose. Listen In to Tap In to your Power Within. Techniques shared include meditation, mindfulness, breath work, visualization, loving kindness, prayer, positivity and growth. ...
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Parents! We CAN change the world, starting with the way we're parenting our future. Up to this point in history, children have been seen as less than and parented in a way that uses power over a child. Most of us were parented in this way but there is a shift in thinking about the way we raise our kids. Parents don’t feel good about using shame, blame, criticism, punishments, and even rewards, to get their kids to listen. Parents are wanting a different way because they know from their own c ...
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Reflecting on our role as parents, we often express our needs to our children without realizing the pressure we put on them. This week, try flipping the script: instead of projecting your needs onto them. Ask your kids what they need. Understanding their needs can shift your relationships with them, reduce stress, and promote their own love and car…
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On this episode of our Parenting Pause podcast, I share my experiences and wisdom about losing my mojo! I dig deep into the challenges of parenting, the unrealistic expectations we often have, and the importance of treating ourselves with kindness. Remember, you are not expected to be a supernatural parent, but a human one who sometimes loses your …
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Join me on my latest episode of Parenting Paused where I dive deep into understanding your children's behavior. I encourage you to question common advice and seek to understand the root causes of behaviors such as hitting. The goal? To parent from your internal wisdom, not just expert advice. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #ParentingPau…
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Discover the ever-changing nature of your children in this week's ParentingPause podcast. I delve into the challenges of getting 'stuck' in one perspective and how to broaden your vision to embrace all sides of your children's behavior. Just as spring brings constant change, so do your children. Tune in to explore how to navigate these changes and …
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Discover the profound preciousness in every moment of your parenting journey. Even when reality differs from our expectations or when challenges arise, remember that each experience has a unique, inherent value. It's not always about getting it 'right' or making things 'better'. Sometimes, it's about sitting in the present, acknowledging the full s…
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This week on Parenting Paused I'm delving deeper into the function of my judgments and how they serve me. What I discovered is that judgments often occur in the blink of an eye. After observing myself, I noticed that my judgments are like questioners, leading me back to myself. They can cover over the deeper wisdom I carry, especially as a parent. …
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Let's talk about honesty in parenting. We often strive to teach our children to be honest, but how do we react when their honesty conflicts with our comfort? This week in the Parenting Paused Podcast I explore how your reactions might inadvertently teach your children to tell white lies to keep you comfortable. Tune in as we reflect on the importan…
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Discover the intricate dynamics of parenting with my latest Parenting Paused podcast episode. I take you on a deep dive into how your reactions often say more about you than your children. Uncover the truth about how your responses to your children's behavior can be a mirror reflecting your own unresolved issues. This episode is all about learning …
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Excited to share our latest episode of 'Parenting Pause' where I dive deep into the topic of moving from worry to wonder. I don't know about you but when my daughter was young I found myself consumed with worry about her future. Over time what I discovered was that I wasn't worried about her, I was feeling discomfort with where she was in her journ…
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Imagine yourself supporting your children in building their internal house, and just like any house, it's crucial to have a stable foundation. But here's the thing - to support them in building a stable house your internal foundation is equally important. This week on Parenting Paused I share my personal journey of discovering that my own foundatio…
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Let's dive into some thought-provoking ways to view our children. In this episode, you'll be challenged to explore the power of interpretations and conclusions in your parenting journey. Your experiences shapes your perspectives, and it's crucial to recognize how your conditioning and beliefs influence the way you interpret your child's behavior. I…
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In this week's podcast episode, we explore the concept of believing something is missing in the present moment. As parents, it's easy to get caught up in wanting things to be different, constantly seeking what we believe is missing. But what if we took a step back and realized that everything we need is already here, in this very moment? Join me as…
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Are you feeling discomfort in your parenting journey? It's natural to want things to go well and to feel comfortable, but I found avoiding discomfort as a method for parenting led to a disconnect between my aspirations as a mom and my actual methods. Parenting involves both challenge and support, and it's important to embrace all experiences, not j…
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Listen to this guided meditation to help you find ease and peace in your body, mind, and whole being as you prepare for sleep. Be guided to notice any tension you are feeling. As you bring a gentle awareness to that tension, you are able to release it and return to the ease and calm of your breath. With focused breath, body scan, positive affirming…
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Allow this guided Mindful Meditation to help you bring awareness to your breath and your body. As you do, you grow your awareness and presence. With greater presence, you are better able to focus and more fully enjoy the experiences in your day. By practicing the presence through guidied meditations like this, you grow your self-love and love for o…
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This week, I dive into a topic that you might relate to: NEEDINESS! I share my personal experience and insights on how to navigate this rather challenging aspect of parenting. My emphasis is on understanding and honoring your needs and how they are perceived by your child. Tune in to discover my unique approach and learn practical strategies for em…
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Are you struggling with limiting your children's computer use? Here's a Purejoy take on the matter. Rather than being the enforcer of limits, how about empowering your child to discover their own boundaries? As a parent, I realized that my own experience of being constantly limited as a child led to resistance and a lack of self-awareness. Deciding…
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Listen in for a guided body scan meditation to help you return to your wholeness and strength and be present. Take a deep breath in. Allow yourself to be here now as you find a comfortable position. Straighten your spine. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes or if you keep them open, find an anchoring point within your space to focus on. As you ta…
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Happy New Year, lovies! Does the New Year prompt personal reflections and inquiry? Today, put aside your resolutions and look to what is true now. Pause with me to wonder: Who are you in this beautiful moment? What magic is unfolding in your child's journey? What changes have you noticed in your parenting journey? How is it to honor the present mom…
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I found in my parenting journey that there's a delicate balance between caring for our children and unintentionally taking over. What might this balance look like? As a mama, I find my love knows no bounds. Even though, when my daughter was young, I wanted to shield her from pain, guide her through challenges, and see her thrive I found it challeng…
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Finding the sweet spot between power and influence is the dance of parenthood. It's about knowing when to step in and hold our personal boundary and when to step back, supporting our children in taking the space to explore, learn, and develop their own sense of self. Let's celebrate the power of awareness and influence—a force that lasts long after…
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As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the beautiful dance between giving and receiving. This time of year isn't just about the twinkling lights and festive decorations; it's a celebration of the connections we share and the love we have to offer. There's something incredibly heartwarming about selecting that perfect gift, wr…
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116. Creating time for the Sacred The quality of our life is in the quality of the moments. This season of Advent helps us prepare for Christmas, the birth of Jesus and the rebirth of that light and love awakened in us. Creating time to awaken and strengthen your spirit helps you bring forth the divine attributes that are within you strengthening y…
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Disappointment has been on my mind lately, and I imagine you can relate. There are some really great things that come along with parenting and yet it also has its share of disappointments. I often found myself wrestling with the weight of expectations. It's not easy admitting that the source of disappointment isn't external, rather it comes from wi…
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115. Manifesting Strength for your day or your next big thing We are all here for our soul's growth, unfoldment and expansion. We're all on different journeys but one thing is true for all of us. We are meant to be growing. That is what life is. We see this growth in nature. Life is every changing, evolving, and growing. Listen in to this meditatio…
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Get Unstuck and Find Clarity to Take your Next Right Step. Not sure of your right next step or lacking the courage to take a step forward into what you want and desire to create greater joy, fulfillment, challenge, or success. This life recipe and guided meditation is for you. Listen in to move forward. Everything starts with one step As the Chines…
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Tag, You're it!Do you recall those words? The exhilarating start of the game tag! Everyone dashes, laughter echoing, as the chase begins. Let the adventure commence! The art of zigzagging, ducking, and weaving through the playground. Mastering the moves to avoid being tagged is an art form! The anticipation and anxiety! Spotting that safe base, you…
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Hey lovies! The holiday season is upon us, and that means family gatherings. Ever found yourself at odds with more traditional family values while consciously parenting? I've been there. I used to get defensive about my parenting style, convinced it was the only right way. But here's the shift – realizing it's okay to have different values. When he…
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Hey amazing parents! Leslie Potter here with a heartfelt pause for gratitude on this Thanksgiving week. Whether you're a regular listener or joining us for the first time, THANK YOU for being part of the Parenting Paused community. Parenting is a wild ride, and kudos to all of you for taking a less traditional path! This week, let's dive into the t…
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Guided Meditation to Allow, Open, and Energize. Listen in and feel supported and at ease tune into the natural rhythm of love, of presence. The power of meditation is being aware of being aware. As we mindfully notice our thoughts, we become present. This allows our body and mind to calm. Just by becoming aware of what we are thinking, what we are …
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Life Recipes are practical methods to help you live with greater intention, be in truth, and love this one and precious life. We all need little reminders, techniques, and methods to be better. It's natural for us as humans to do what is easy instead of what is right and good. But that is no way to live... if we want to feel better when we rest our…
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As we lay our heads down at night, we have to answer the question, how was my day, am I happy with who I am? Imagine ending the day feeling like you did what was yours to do, you were your best, and treated others as best you could. It's just us and we get to reflect and find peace within. Allow this meditation to guide you into reflecting on the g…
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Join us for a powerful message on the power of meditation with Marilyn Joy. This is Live Truth where we hear inspiring stories and life recipes on pursuing passion, living truth, and living your best life with greater intention, joy, and meaning. Learn more about Marilyn's Meditation coaching at https://joytransformation.com/ Thanks for listening i…
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In this series, we look at ancient texts that provide guidance and add purpose to life today. We look at moving forward from Faith over Fear. When we are in a place of fearfulness, we aren't able to tap into the powers within that give us the strength to do what is ours to do. Being in Fear is not how we were made to be. Faith helps us move forward…
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Justice means loving our neighbor as we love ourselves and is rooted in the character and nature of God. We don't always think of justice in this way. It often takes a political or social justice stance, which is all good. But when we look at the core of the word, it means being in integrity. Life recipes look at different ancient texts to uncover …
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We look to ancient texts, including the bible, to uncover new ways of interpretation to apply to everyday living. In this three-part series we look at the book of Job and how Acceptance can allow for more freedom. Listen in to the Life Recipe and Guided Meditation to experience a calm in your mind, opening of your heart, and to say yes for all that…
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Hear from Special Guest Pauleth Jauregui on the Power of Expression and how to tap back into your strength when you hit a low place. She shares inspiring life recipe and a song to guide us on living truth and creating a life with greater love, joy, and meaning. She performs a beautiful song at the end that is about LivingYourTruth Learn more about …
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​​If you've been with me, you know we're all about embracing a different way to parent – one that honors each child's unique spirit. This week, let's dive into PRESSURE. Where does it come from? Have you ever felt the weight of external expectations making you question your parenting choices? I sure have! In the quest for conscious parenting, I rea…
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Hey there, Purejoy Parents! How do you find ways to navigate your own emotional triggers when your child's intense feelings strike a chord within you? In this week's podcast, dive deep into the world of childhood emotions and their powerful energetic impact. Discover how to unravel the intricacies of emotional attunement and how it shapes our littl…
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When I first recorded this episode it was in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that was preceded by the supermarket shooting days earlier. With gun violence on the rise, more mass shootings, war in many countries, there is no time better than now to help our kids understand and make sense of what seems like senseless violence. Please…
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Parenting is a journey filled with love, learning, and sometimes apprehension about the future. What do you notice in your parenting and energetics when you find yourself worrying about the future rather than parenting from the reality of right now? Do you parent the child in front of you or an invented future version of them? As you reflect back o…
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In this episode, I’m talking about eating disorders, what they are, the different kinds, why they develop, what are at their core and how you can support your child. My guest is Dr. Elizabeth Easton who is an expert in this area. She wants you to know that there is hope for those who are suffering, those that love them, and treatment is possible. D…
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This week let's talk about something that's been on my mind lately - the idea of children being "behind." It's easy to get caught up in the comparison game, especially in today's fast-paced world. You see other kids hitting milestones, excelling in various areas, and you sometimes wonder if your own child is "keeping up." But here's the thing - eve…
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Bedwetting is no joke when it impacts your child. In fact, my guest on this episode, considers it a “life spoiling issue.” It’s not just your child wetting the bed, it’s our reaction to it that is usually based in fear and leads us to shame or punish the child. Before you read any further, you must know that this is NOT.YOUR.CHILD’S.FAULT nor is it…
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Parenting is a journey of love, growth, and discovery. It's a constant learning process, and one lesson that's been on my mind lately is being mindful of our own expectations when it comes to our children. It's only natural to have dreams and hopes for our kids. We want them to thrive, to find their own happiness, and to lead fulfilling lives. Howe…
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What’s for dinner? The question that is asked around the world in every single family! For me personally, it’s enough to make my head spin. I know many of my listeners struggle with dinner planning, options and variety. Thankfully we have people like Jessica Formicola to help us navigate meal decision paralysis! My guest is founder of Savory Experi…
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Finding the right level of self-control in parenting is like being the captain of a ship, guiding it through both calm waters and occasional storms. It's important to create a safe and nurturing environment internally which supports growth and independence outside. On this week's podcast you will discover how the feeling of powerlessness leads to o…
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Apart from our 5 senses, we have THREE MORE that we were most likely never taught about! I always say that parenting is the hardest, most important job we do and we do it with no training or basic understanding about the way the brain, nervous system or sensory system works (not to mention developmental stages) so it’s no wonder we are so often per…
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It is time to go to sleep. Listen to this meditation to wind down, rest your body, and welcome in sleep. The day is done. Be guided to reflect on your day in a calm, accepting, and peaceful way. Next allow yourself to envision all that is possible for you tomorrow. Finally be guided through calming affirmations to be at peace and welcome in sleep a…
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Parenthood is an incredible rollercoaster ride, filled with highs and lows that shape us into the parents we are today. One aspect we all encounter on this journey is regret. It's okay to admit that there are moments we wish we could redo or regret decisions we'd make differently. Let's not shy away from regret, but rather, face it head-on with com…
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