Best Laura Petro Podcasts (2024)

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Placebo! (w/ Eamon Hegarty) 1:19:12

1h ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Parcival Placebo was certain that his small town pharmacy was going to be yet another failed business venture in his sad life till an act of desperation causes a sensation in quiet Springfield. Trying to drum up some sales, Parcival sells some customers a fake cure-all, pills that promise big results, but are secretly just sugar. When the people of…

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Relisten: How to Discipline - Hunter Clarke-Fields [500] 33:45

2h ago33:45

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Hunter talks about How To Discipline. Studies show that spanking, yelling, and threatening are all ineffective parenting tools — causing more resistance in your children. So what do we do? How do we regulate our children's behavior? How do we discipline today’s kids? In this episode, I talk all about discipline — what it means, what it doesn’t mean…

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Mindfulness for Personal Healing - Marisela B. Gomez, MD [499] 57:59

6h ago57:59

57:59

Every day, in every interaction, we are transmitting energy to those around us—our kids, our family, our friends take on a bit of what we are giving. So how can we transform the energy of anxiety, hurt, frustration and more so that we can add more peace into our lives? Hunter talks to Marisela B. Gomez about the power of mindfulness and self care t…

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Relisten: Dan Siegel- The Science of Presence [498] 1:01:48

5d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

How does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how “parental presence” has been shown to be the key to optimizing the chance of your child having a lif…

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When Parents & Grandparents Butt In - Dr. Lynyetta Willis (Live Event) [497] 52:56

10d ago52:56

52:56

What do you do when the older generations have opinions on how you are parenting your child? Maybe they’re worried that your kids are going to run rampant without time-outs or a swat. Perhaps there are cultural differences when raising a family in a multigenerational home. Dr. Lynyetta Willis and Hunter talk about all this and more (we answer the q…

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Minisode 127: Let's See Saw 7 32:31

11d ago32:31

32:31

The time has come for the seventh Saw installment: Saw 3D where the only thing more cutting edge than Jigsaw's knives is the stunning use of 3D technology. Laura and Nate are opening yet another bottle of Apothic Red to wind down and see what happens next in the epic tale that is Jigsaw's kingdom of murder. New Jigsaw is not happy with the late Jig…

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Relisten: Mindful Parenting Teacher #1! - Darcey Fairchild [496] 51:41

12d ago51:41

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Today, I talk to Darcey Fairchild, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the first Certified Mindful Parenting Teacher! She takes us through her journey of healing and how this path led her to the Mindful Parenting Teacher Training. She shares how she is using her Mindful Parenting skills to help families change the dynamic in their homes, as well as…

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Separation Anxiety & Generalized Anxiety: How to Deal - Stephen P. Whiteside, Ph.D. [495] 53:01

19d ago53:01

53:01

What do you do when your child ruminates on anxious thoughts, can’t sleep in their room alone, or doesn’t have friends due to social anxiety? In this episode, Hunter talks to Dr. Stephen Whiteside of the Mayo clinic about how parents can address each of these challenges, as well as the most common types of child anxiety and what causes it. ABOUT HU…

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Way of the Wizard (w/ Zach Hacker) 1:29:19

19d ago1:29:19

1:29:19

Stellox the Wise is an immortal wizard, a master of magic who has guided the fate of the world since the days of kings and dark lords. But that was then, and now in a more mundane future, there’s really nothing for him to do. Splitting his time between a shitty day job and completing underwhelming side quests for neighbors, Stellox decides it might…

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Relisten: Attention Crisis: Kids & Parents - Johann Hari [494] 46:57

23d ago46:57

46:57

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant Johann Hari. Johann is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, including the newly released Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention. In our fascinating conversation we discuss some of the biggest shifts in modern society that have had detrimental effects on our attention and the attention of…

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No More Mom Guilt - JoAnn Crohn [493] 53:19

21d ago53:19

53:19

Is guilt bogging you down? Would you like to do more fun things, but don’t feel right taking time for yourself? Hunter talks to JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom podcast about how to prioritize self-care and well being and the choices we have to make. As JoAnn says, “the best mom is a happy mom.” ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the ho…

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Minisode 126: Brothers on Brothers: Step Brothers (2008) 20:32

27d ago20:32

20:32

Sup, Bros? In this Please Make This Miniseries, host Hobert and his brother Andy discuss and review films about, for, or even by brothers. Well, kinda. They did Step Brothers this time, which while not technically about brothers, does feature brothers and when you think about it, he's not a step brother, he’s a brother who stepped up. Tune in as Ho…

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Relisten: Lori Petro Conscious Communication [492] 56:59

26d ago56:59

56:59

Did you know that many of the most common things we say to our kids actually makes things worse? Today’s Mindful Mama guest will help you know what to say and what not to say to your kids to create close, connected relationships for life. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), glo…

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Find More Time In Your Day - Laura Vanderkam [491] 44:01

1M ago44:01

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Would you like to have more time in your day? Who wouldn’t?! Time management expert Laura Vanderkam talks about how to fit mindfulness into your busy schedule with kids, what is wasting your time, and how to fit your priorities into your weeks. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast …

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Relisten: How to Breathe - James Nestor [490] 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Are you breathing well? Is your child? My guest today is James Nestor, author of “Breath,” which explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly over the past several hundred thousand years and is now suffering from a laundry list of maladies — snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, autoimmune disease — because of it. ABOUT HUNTER CL…

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Reclaim Your Mental Health - Rheeda Walker, Ph.D. [489] 54:22

1M ago54:22

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We can’t deny it—there is a mental health crisis, perhaps most especially in the African American community. How does it affect kids? Parents? Hunter talks to Dr. Rheeda Walker about how to support “psychological fortitude” in kids and in adults. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcas…

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Relisten: Mindful Divorce - Radhika Lakhani [488] 57:45

1M ago57:45

57:45

40-50% of couples will get divorced. How can we do it better? Loss of a relationship can be a major trauma, and when you add kids into the mix, and co-parenting with your ex… well, there’s just a lot to work out there. How does one separate, be mindful of your kids, and be true to your own values? Radhika Lakhani, divorce attorney and mindfulness t…

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Fear & Parenting - Monica Berg [487] 59:05

1M ago59:05

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Fear can hold us back, limiting our lives and possibilities, yet so many of us live with it daily as parents. How can we transform fear? In this episode, Monica Berg shares her inspiring story as well as 3 tools to transform fear. We also talk about children’s differences (dyslexia, ADHD, and more) and how we can talk to children about what makes t…

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The Annuals (w/ Beckett Kenny) 1:40:42

2M ago1:40:42

1:40:42

When the small town of New Middleburg is threatened by a malevolent industrialist, it’s up to a ragtag group of local heroes to save the day! Coming from all walks of life and united by agreeing to model for a very sexy charity calendar, these above-average citizens use the powers of the calendar (and also their jobs) to fight evil wherever it thre…

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Relisten: How To Be Present & Share Mindfulness With Kids - Angie Harris [486] 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Hunter talks to How To Be Present & Share Mindfulness With Kids about Angie Harris. Talking to Angie is like talking to an amazingly wise older sister who just gets it. Her story will keep you riveted. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We have to make an intentional choice about feeling life’s discomfort so that we can be present for…

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When Your Kid Says They’re Trans - Sasha Ayad [485] 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Being the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. How can we parents best support our children who are gender non-conforming when they are little kids? When they are adolescents? Hunter has a compassionate conversation with therapist Sasha Ayad about parenting gender non-conforming kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields i…

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Minisode 125: Date Day with Laura + Nick 10:07

2M ago10:07

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Come hither dear listener and join PMT host Laura and her partner, Nick as they do not review a movie or other form of media. Instead they're visiting the iHop down the street from them and regaling the experience in a review that's sure to dazzle and entertain. You're welcome!By Hobert Thompson & Laura Petro

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Relisten: Stop Self Sabotage - Dr. Judy Ho [484] 59:39

2M ago59:39

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Have you ever missed out because of procrastination or that thought, “I can never do _____.” Self-sabotage is a universal behavior, even for those of us who are high achievers in some areas. In this episode I talk to neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho about why we do this, and how to stop. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Min…

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Attachment, Emotions, & Bonding - Dr. Sue Johnson [483] 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

The million-dollar question is how do we cultivate and strengthen love—with our child or our partner? Dr. Sue Johnson, innovator in attachment and developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy has the answers. Find out why marriages fail, how to talk to your child, how to give your child a secure attachment and even hear the story of Sue losing it at he…

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Kitten Caboose in: The Caboose Is Loose! (w/ Sadie Lancrete) 1:42:28

2M ago1:42:28

1:42:28

Kitten Caboose is the star of his own rootin’ tootin’ cartoon series set on a goofy train passing through a Wild West town. One day, Kitten Caboose discovers he can venture beyond his small world and finds a beautifully rendered video game called Tome of Mana where he can be more than just a cartoon conductor. But when the villain of his series fin…

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Relisten: What Do Dads Need? - Jason Kreidman [482] 54:46

2M ago54:46

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How can you encourage your husband to be more involved and take a more active role in parenting? Jason Kreidman, the founder of Dad University, gives us some powerful advice for getting and keeping your husband engaged. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number…

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Hold On To Your Kids - Dr. Gabor Maté [481] 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Is your child oppositional? The problem may not be in your child, but in your relationship. Dr. Gabor Maté returns to the Mindful Parenting Podcast to talk about the problem of “peer orientation” and how it creates a competition between adult intentions and peers. Discussion about the natural parental hierarchy, how to take “back” our kids and prom…

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At The Parties w/ Hobert (Hobert’s Memorial Day Handsome Hotdog Party) 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

Happy belated Memorial Day, everyone! During last week’s holiday, Hobert invited over some pals from the neighborhood for a hotdog-topping-themed cookout and casual hang, which can only mean one thing: another edition of At The Parties w/ Hobert! Find out the recent films Hobert’s guests have seen and what they thought about them in this minisode t…

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Relisten: 10 Reasons Why Retreats Are Important - Carla Naumburg [480] 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

Why are retreats important? There are many reasons: they allow you to pull back, get inspired, become spacious, detox, and find your people. Besides which, you get away from your children, have someone else cook you dinner, and have uninterrupted adult conversations! In this episode, regular guest Carla Naumburg and I talk about why we all need to …

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Queer Family Life & Raising Inclusive Kids - Jaimie Kelton [479] 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

There are all kinds of families, and while a majority may be heteronormative with a mom and a dad, plenty of kids grow up in families that don’t fit that mold. Plus, we don’t really know what the gender expression or sexuality of our children may ultimately be. So how do we talk about these things with our kids? How do we raise kids who feel accept…

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Lightning Rod (w/ Dan Sonenberg) 1:33:27

2M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Rod Townsend is an aspiring storm chaser who gets more than just exciting storm footage when he joins a professional storm chasing crew that encounters a storm that seems to be hunting them. No matter where they go, the storm follows, and it’s clear that its target is Rod. Can Rod and the Mackman crew ride the lightning and outrun this rogue storm,…

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Relisten: Create An Optimal Home Environment - Lorena Seidel [478] 54:26

3M ago54:26

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Did you know that by making simple changes in your home, young children can feel empowered to perform everyday tasks with little or no help? Making changes to optimize your home environment can help develop social, emotional, and life skills and pay dividends down the road. This episode’s expert, Lorena Seidel, Montessori teacher, a Social Emotiona…

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The Science of Parenting - Dr. Aliza Pressman [477] 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Hunter talks to Aliza Pressman of the Raising Good Humans podcast about Attachment Parenting, self-regulation, the dangers of our optimization culture, chores & freedoms for kids and more in this comprehensive episode that will help you take a breath and relax about all things parenting. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host …

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Relisten: Simplicity Parenting - Kim Payne [476] 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Did you know that highly stressed western children look just like war refugee children in terms of stress? In this episode, I talk to Kim Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting. We talk about “the undeclared war on childhood,” and how our culture of too much too fast, too young, is overwhelming our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fie…

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Parent Together After Separation - Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT [475] 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

How do you go from the acrimony of separation to a stable co-parenting relationship with your ex? According to Aurisha Smolarski, it starts with inner work to understand your own needs, attachment style, and triggers. Listen for the path to go from chaos to working together on “team kiddo,” as well as when to leave a toxic marriage and the hilariou…

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The Last Band (w/ Mark Soloff) 2:00:11

3M ago2:00:11

2:00:11

In the not-so-distant future, music has become a product made by corporations to keep the masses placated, maaaaaaan. When Jacklyn Marshall, a high-powered music producer for one of the monolithic record companies, makes a bet with a fellow executive that she can make a band out of human nobodies that will out-perform their hit holographic star, Co…

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Relisten: How to Communicate More Skillfully With Your Kids - Dr. Jennie Rosier [474] 56:16

3M ago56:16

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We parents are often unknowingly (and knowingly) making some big communication mistakes with our children. These mistakes can cause resistance, resentment, and damage to your relationship. How can we communicate better? I talk to Jennie Rosier, PhD about how to improve our communication with our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Field…

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Keeping a Secure Attachment - Dr. Gorden Neufeld [473] 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

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There’s no more important factor in parenting than attachment. Learn all about attachment and the six stages of attachment that our children go through, as well as the problem of “peer orientation.” Hunter talks to a foremost authority on child development, Dr. Gordon Neufeld about why we need to hold on to our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hun…

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Minisode 123: Let's See Saw 6 21:52

3M ago21:52

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This time on Let's See Saw, Laura and Nate are watching the 6th Saw movie (appropriately titled Saw 6). Jigsaw is dead, but his legacy lives on via new the Jigsaw: Mark (his cop predecessor). Jigsaw-Mark is after an icky insurance guy who he makes go through a house of traps that ultimately lead to many of his coworkers' demise. But that's not all!…

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Relisten: Simplify with Montessori at Home - Jeanne-Marie Paynel [472] 55:51

3M ago55:51

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What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, o…

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Holding Boundaries with Toddlers - Janet Lansbury [471] 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

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Toddlers behavior can be incredibly frustrating and confounding. How do we hold boundaries with a toddler? In this episode, Hunter talks to Janet Lansbury, creator of the Unruffled podcast about how to separate from a clingy toddler and how to handle a toddler hitting their sibling. Learn about being the “calm leader” and setting limits with confid…

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Stone Cold Traveler (w/ Kelsey Blackwell) 2:08:04

3M ago2:08:04

2:08:04

An icy, doomed world. A woman searching for something across the vast tundra. A rugged hunter, a friendly robot, a monstrous creation. A world without hope gets very cold. Join The Traveler as she makes her journey across the ice, and find out if this world can be saved by the same people who ruined it... Scripts start at 1:07:42 Starring Kelsey Bl…

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Relisten: Emotional Regulation for Kids & Parents - Mona Delahooke [470] 56:35

3M ago56:35

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We want our children to be able to regulate their emotions, but how do we teach them how? How do we know if a child is deliberately testing their boundaries versus having a fight-flight-freeze stress response? If you’ve wondered about these things, you’re in luck because in this Mindful Mama Podcast episode I talk to Mona Delahooke, author of Brain…

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Fewer Conflicts & Drama The Danish Way - Iben Sandahl [469] 53:07

4M ago53:07

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Would you like to avoid conflicts and drama with your kids? You might want to explore the principles of the Danish Way of Parenting. In this episode, Hunter talks to Iben Sandahl about shifts in mindset about trust, play, ultimatums, and how to reframe things for your child. Let’s learn from the “happiest country on earth!” ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIEL…

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Minisode 122: Script Rippers!!! (Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver) 41:26

4M ago41:26

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Script Rippers Hobert and Mike are back for their first ever sequel, returning to the very sexy moon of Veldt for more Rebellin.’ In this installment of Zach’s Synder “whatever, I’ll make my own Star Wars!” series, Kora and the rest of her gang of 2-dimensional space warriors prepare for a showdown with the empire by harvesting grain for a surprisi…

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Relisten: Self-Care for Overwhelmed Parents - Elisha Beach [468] 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

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A few years ago, Elisha Beach chose to put out the REAL picture of motherhood: she’s sitting on the toilet, nursing her child. A few days later, a news channel was calling her. She used this sudden platform, to be honest about the difficulties of being a stay-at-home-parent and help other moms carve out some sanity in the midst of the craziness. In…

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Handling Highly Sensitive Kids (& Parents!) - Emma Lauer [467] 53:27

4M ago53:27

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Do you have a highly sensitive child? Are you a highly sensitive adult? If so, you may be dealing with a LOT of intense emotions. High sensitivity can be a gift, but it also requires some coping skills to handle the big feelings. Hunter talks to Emma Lauer about tools to help the HSPs. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mi…

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Blueprints (w/ Deshawn Mason) 1:28:47

4M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Francis is a great architect, but struggles with his daily interactions with the people around him. From standing up to his cruel boss to talking to the beautiful neighbor he has a crush on, Francis is paralyzed by the thought of making the wrong move. When he discovers a city building video game called Blueprints that allows the user to create the…

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Relisten: How To Have More Responsible Kids- Casey O'Roarty [466] 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

What happens when a parenting coach of teens looks back on her early years? In this episode you’ll hear Casey O’Roarty share her early parenting regrets and her real-world wisdom about how to handle our relationships with our children—at every age. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podc…

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[Mindful Parenting Coaching] What To Do With an Aggressive Son [465] 54:38

4M ago54:38

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Samantha is parenting five kids in a blended family in Montana. She’s challenged by her 10-year-old son’s aggressive behavior. Hunter coaches her on asking what her son needs, how to regulate emotions, how to respond to his hostile conduct, and more. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% po…

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