Balanced as a Mother

010: Brave Like a Kid: Lessons in Courage from the Little Ones


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In this episode of 'Balanced as a Mother,' hosts Jackie and Hannah celebrate reaching their 10th episode milestone and discuss a fascinating topic: bravery from a child's perspective.

Reflecting on their own children's feats of courage, they explore how they as adults can learn from the unconditioned bravery of their kids. Through personal anecdotes, like Hannah's son Owen and his marble solution for anxiety, they delve into the dynamics of fear and how conditioned responses as adults often inhibit our bravery.

Jackie and Hannah ultimately conclude that embracing life’s uncertainties with the mindset of continuous learning and excitement can help channel that inner bravery innate in us all. Tune in for an engaging conversation about parenting, personal growth, and living with courage.


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00:00 Introduction to Balanced As a Mother

00:35 Celebrating Episode 10 Milestone

01:16 Exploring Bravery Through Our Kids

03:04 Shannon's New Summer Camp Experience

08:44 The Marble Solution for Anxiety

20:29 The Nature of Bravery in Children

21:27 Conditioning and Unconditioning

23:02 Projecting Fears onto Children

23:58 Teaching Moments and Parenting Strategies

29:46 Embracing Uncertainty and Instability

32:49 Learning from Our Children

36:36 Infinite Mindset and Childlike Bravery

38:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

38:18 Marketing Message

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Balanced as a MotherBy Hannah Anderson; Jackie Bessette