Empowered to Connect Podcast

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The Empowered to Connect Podcast a place where we come together to discuss an attachment rich, healing centered approach to engagement and well being for ourselves, our families and our communities.

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Empowered to Connect Podcast episodes:

05.14.2024
[E192] Myths Pt. 1: Connected Parenting Doesn't Work for Teens
You may believe that this approach is for little kids, or you may know someone else who thinks that way! Today we are joined by the Davaults, who share their extensive experiencing of walking alongside teens for years in different...
05.07.2024
[E191] Myths Pt. 1: Connected Parenting Means No Rules, Limits, or Structure
There are a TON of myths about what Connected Parenting is and isn’t. Today Cultivate Connection Facilitators Julie and Jess talk about the idea that you have to give up ALL STRUCTURE to parent from a Connection based approach. Spoiler...
04.30.2024
[E190] Taking Care of the Whole Family
In our Memphis-based clinic we serve families and their first point of contact is our Family Care Team. Today members of that team talk to us about HOW and WHY taking care of the WHOLE family is so very important!...
04.23.2024
[E189] Stress Capacity with Rico and Becca McKay
We've talked about stress capacity before, but this week we had SO much fun hearing from BOTH of the McKays about how understanding their own stress capacity was a game-changer! Listen for Rico’s raw and authentic take on how reflecting...
04.16.2024
[E188] TBRI® in Staff Culture
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is...
04.09.2024
[E187] Labels, Language, and Dignity
Today we sit down as a team to talk about…. how we talk about things! What is the impact of our labels? What can we keep in mind about our language? How can we speak to and about people in...
04.02.2024
[E186] A TBRI® Journey with Sarah Mercado
Today we host the host of the TBRI® podcast to talk about her journey with Trust-Based Relational Intervention! Sarah is one of the most thoughtful and down-to-earth people that we know, and we loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at her...
03.26.2024
[E185] Hope for the Journey with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards
When Mary Beth Chapman and her husband Steven, the highest selling Christian Music artist of all time, were starting Show Hope, they knew they were in for a life long mission. Today, Mary Beth and her daughter Emily join us...
03.22.2024
Carpool Q&A FINALE! Why it's All About the Journey, not the Destination
In today's FINAL episode of Carpool Q&A we wrap up by discussing why in parenting (and in life) it's about the journey - not the destination. You can find EVERY episode of Carpool Q&A and the Empowered to Connect Podcast on...
03.19.2024
[E184] Becoming Adoption Wise and Overcoming Blocked Care with Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum
Today on the show, friends of the program and prolific authors, Melissa Corkum and Lisa C. Qualls join us to talk about some exciting news! They cover their decision to re-brand their organization (formerly The Adoption Connection) to "Adoption Wise"...
03.15.2024
Carpool Q&A [E17] Does Connected Parenting Work with Multiple Kids?
Today on Carpool Q&A we tackle a question that at least two of our hosts know all too well - "How do I do connected parenting when there's multiple kids?" It's a great question - we advocate for lots of...
03.12.2024
[E183] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Young Adults with Michael and Amy Monroe
Today on the show we have VERY special guests - the founders of Empowered to Connect, Michael and Amy Monroe join us to tell the story of Empowered to Connect AND to talk with us about nurturing young adults. If...
03.07.2024
Carpool Q&A [E16] Can I Tell My Child No??
Within the framework of Connected Parenting lie some fundamental beliefs - not the least of which is that we want to attempt, whenever possible, to give our children 'yeses' as often as possible. To "say yes when we can and...
03.05.2024
[E182] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Parenting Teens with Jacque Rowe Fields
Today one of our favorite recurring guests joins us to talk about nurturing teens! If you're parenting in this stage, you know this is an absolute must listen because whew boy - teenagers can be a CHALLENGE to nurture. Thankfully,...
02.29.2024
Carpool Q&A [E15] What is the Goal of Connected Parenting?
Critics of connected parenting, attachment-based parenting, gentle parenting, trauma-informed parenting - whatever you want to label it - often attack this style of parenting as permissive and soft. The goal isn't to be your kid's friend, they remind you. That...
02.27.2024
[E181] Nurturing Through the Ages & Stages: School age Kids, Grief and the Incredible Journey of the Gregory Family
Today we welcome onto the show very dear friends of ours, whom you've met in separate iterations - Larissa Gregory has joined the pod several times to talk about her professional work and her husband Dee was a key contributor...
02.23.2024
Carpool Q&A [E14] How Do I Create My "Village?"
We've all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child - and no doubt if you've listened to this podcast for one episode or all 200+, you know, we advocate heavily for having community support on...
02.20.2024
[E180] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Toddler Years!
We've all heard talks of the terrible (insert toddler's age here) years. Insert trauma, adversity or loss into the equation and the challenge multiplies. Advice for this stage of parenting is all over the map, especially when it comes to...
02.15.2024
Carpool Q&A [E13] Am I a Helicopter Parent??
Am I a helicopter parent, or am I just involved in my children's lives? Helicopter parenting is a term for parents who are overly involved in their children's lives, trying to control and monitor every aspect. They might be well-intentioned,...
02.13.2024
[E179] Nurture: Infant Massage & Early Intervention with OT Jodi Haugen
You may have heard about infant massage before, but is it a real thing? And what part does infant massage and early intervention play in a baby's journey? Today Occupational Therapist and TBRI Practitioner Jodi Haugen joins us to talk...
02.08.2024
Carpool Q&A [E12] HELP! We're Going Stir Crazy!
Have you ever had one of those weeks where for one reason or another, you're stuck inside THE WHOLE TIME?? Maybe kids are out of school and there's inclement weather - maybe you live in the Southern US and it...
02.06.2024
[E178] From Trauma and Loss to Healing and Empowerment with Cam Lee Small
We have an incredible episode for you today! One of our favorite Therapists/Adoptee Voices, Cam Lee Small, joins us on the pod to talk about lots of things including his forthcoming book: The Adoptee's Journey: From Trauma and Loss to...
02.02.2024
Carpool Q&A [E11] Will Connected Parenting Prepare My Kid for the Real World?
One of the most common questions we get - what happens when my child from a connected home steps foot into the "real world"? It is a valid question and a completely rational deduction to make until you dive a...
01.30.2024
[E177] The Power of Saying Yes!
Today we throw it way way back to one of our favorite episodes talking about the power of giving your 'yes' to your children. As any parent with Netflix has probably seen, there's a famous ETC Principle in the newest Jennifer...
01.25.2024
Carpool Q&A [E10] Can I Motivate My Kids to do their Best Without Breaking Connection??
Where is the line!? That's the common question in LOTS of parenting relationships when trying to decipher how to teach your kids excellence and effort without becoming THAT over the top parent who pushes their kids too hard and breaks...
01.23.2024
[E176] Discipline: How Changing your Mindset Changes EVERYTHING!
Sometimes all we need is a simple mindset shift to unlock a new level of life. Today on the show we talk with Becca McKay and Jesse Faris about doing just that in our discipline mindset as parents. It's easy...
01.18.2024
Carpool Q&A [E9] How Do I Shift My Parenting in the Young Adult Phase?
You've made it! Or so you thought - your kids have begun that final ascent into adulthood! Congratulations! No more parenting?? HA! Yeah Right! Hear Becca, Tona and JD Discuss the shifts that must inevetibally be made as we go from...
01.16.2024
[E175] Discipline: How to Set Loving Limits with Lauren Wantz
Boundaries are talked about a LOT within relationships, particularly within the parenting realm. We all recognize that humans need boundaries - we can't do everything we want all the time without it costing us dearly...if you're a parent, OR you...
01.11.2024
Carpool Q&A [E8]: What About When I Lose it on my Kids (Again)??
Oh boy. Buckle up for this one, the question that we all ask as we cover our faces in shame. What about when it's not just a kid, it's ME losing it? Again!? Don't worry - it happens to all...
01.09.2024
[E174] Discipline: The 3 C's and 3 D's of Discipline with Dr. Matt Smith
Continuing our series on discipline this new year, we've got a good one for you! Today on the show we have Dr. Matt Smith from the Memphis Family Connection Center here to walk us through the 3 C's and 3...
01.05.2024
Carpool Q&A [E7] Why do my kids struggle with hearing "no"?
Do your kids struggle with hearing "no"? Great, neither do ours! Ok, but seriously: for all of us poor souls (aka nearly every parent ever) who DO have kids that struggle to hear us answer "no" to a question or request,...
01.03.2024
[E173] Discipline: Connecting while Correcting with Dr. Rachel Peterman
Happy New Year! We wanted to start off 2024 with a series on discipline. As the year begins and routines and rhythms kick back into place, it can be difficult for all of us. Holidays often bring less structure, more...
12.22.2023
Carpool Q&A [E6] Why is Competition So Hard for my Kiddo!?
Sometimes family game night doesn't go as planned - a night that seems set up for success goes sideways in a heartbeat, but why!? Today Becca, JD and Tona join us to discuss why competition can be so difficult and...
12.19.2023
[E172 Dads Talk About: Parenting Wins and Losses
On today's episode, Cultivate Connection Facilitator David Davault joins us to talk about how defining wins and losses changed for him when he started learning about attachment and connection. As the holidays approach, definitely take today's episode and soak it...
12.15.2023
Carpool Q&A [E5]: Take Care of Yourself!
It's the holiday season here at ETC and we are here to remind you not to run yourself into the ground! Now, before you respond with the reasons you must run yourself into the ground (no one else is going...
12.12.2023
[E171] Dads Talk About: Fear
Today one of our Cultivate Connection Facilitators, Todd Maino, joins Mo and JD to talk about fear. What did we fear as dads early on? What did we fear as dads early on? What settled out and what persisted? How...
12.08.2023
Carpool Q&A [E4] Oh the Disrespect!!
Disrespect - the age old identifier of younger generations, punk teenagers and people that cut us off in traffic. The single most outraging thing you did to your parents growing up is now something you find yourself being mad about...
12.05.2023
[E170] Dads Talk About: Guilt and Shame
Today on the show we talk about guilt and shame - something no parent ever deals with...right?? Well, for those who know OTHER PARENTS who may struggle in this area, have no fear, we ask friend of the program and...
11.28.2023
[E169] Processing Grief and Loss with Rocky Anthony
Today we revisit one of our most commented on episodes of last year, our conversation about grief and loss with Therapist Rocky Anthony. Rocky tells his own story of going from a career in church ministry to opening his own...
11.21.2023
[E168] Let's Talk About the Holidays!
It's that time of year again - time to take a deep breath and spend hours and hours with family members you may or may not want to see, eat foods that may or may not be easy for your...
11.17.2023
Carpool Q&A [E3] Perpetual Lying
It's Friday and you know what that means - it's time for Carpool Q&A with JD, Tona and Becca! Each week, one of us brings a topic for the group to talk through and today JD asked the question: What...
11.14.2023
[E167] How Understanding Stress Capacity Changes the Conversation
Today on the show we talk about knowing and understanding our stress capacity - this is a skill that is beneficial to every person on earth! Yes, absolutely essential for parents, but also for human beings who endeavor to be...
11.10.2023
Carpool Q&A [E2] Picky Eaters!
Welcome to episode 2 of Carpool Q&A - quick episodes about one topic designed to be listened to as you go to or from your carpool responsibilities! This week we cover a topic that affects so many of us today -...
11.07.2023
[E166] Robyn Gobbel on Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors
On today's episode, one of our faorite guests is BACK to talk about her incredible new book. It's our friend Robyn Gobbel and her book, Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain, Body, Sensory Strategies that Really Work, is one...
11.03.2023
SURPRISE! Introducing Carpool Q&A! [E1] Homework
Surprise!! We have a brand new show launching today! We're calling it Carpool Q&A - a one-topic show to get you from point A to point B with practical tips and advice to help you parent today. New Episodes drop on...
10.31.2023
[E165] Reclaiming Your Life with Dr. Maureen Michele
Happy Tuesday and I hope you're ready for an uplifting episode today! We've got a special guest, Dr. Maureen Michele with us today and she's going to talk about how to reclaim your life. Dr. Maureen Michele is a mom, ...
10.24.2023
[E164] How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy
In this episode of the Empowered to Connect podcast, our ETCI Program Manager, Becca McKay, joins host JD Wilson to delve into the challenging topic of "How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy." With the horrific news coming out of...
10.17.2023
[E163] Dads Talk About: Getting on the Same Page
Today's the day to hear from the dads! We've been talking lately at ETC about how important it is to get on the same parenting page as your spouse. It's difficult - it can be contentious - but it's necessary....
10.10.2023
[E162] Navigating Nuance: Transracial Adoption with Rhonda Mae Roorda
In today's episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast, we're joined by a recurring guest, the wonderful Rhonda Roorda. Rhonda joined us early in our show's history, if you never listened to that episode, you can (and should) find it...
10.03.2023
[E161] Let's Talk About Screen Time/Technology with Jesse Faris
In today's episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast, we're joined by ETC Training Specialist Jesse Faris, along with host JD Wilson and ETC Institute Program Manager Becca McKay, to explore the complex world of parenting in the digital age....

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Empowered to Connect Podcast episodes:

[E192] Myths Pt. 1: Connected Parenting Doesn't Work for Teens

[E191] Myths Pt. 1: Connected Parenting Means No Rules, Limits, or Structure

[E190] Taking Care of the Whole Family

[E189] Stress Capacity with Rico and Becca McKay

[E188] TBRI® in Staff Culture

[E187] Labels, Language, and Dignity

[E186] A TBRI® Journey with Sarah Mercado

[E185] Hope for the Journey with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards

Carpool Q&A FINALE! Why it's All About the Journey, not the Destination

[E184] Becoming Adoption Wise and Overcoming Blocked Care with Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum

Carpool Q&A [E17] Does Connected Parenting Work with Multiple Kids?

[E183] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Young Adults with Michael and Amy Monroe

Carpool Q&A [E16] Can I Tell My Child No??

[E182] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Parenting Teens with Jacque Rowe Fields

Carpool Q&A [E15] What is the Goal of Connected Parenting?

[E181] Nurturing Through the Ages & Stages: School age Kids, Grief and the Incredible Journey of the Gregory Family

Carpool Q&A [E14] How Do I Create My "Village?"

[E180] Nurturing Through the Ages and Stages: Toddler Years!

Carpool Q&A [E13] Am I a Helicopter Parent??

[E179] Nurture: Infant Massage & Early Intervention with OT Jodi Haugen

Carpool Q&A [E12] HELP! We're Going Stir Crazy!

[E178] From Trauma and Loss to Healing and Empowerment with Cam Lee Small

Carpool Q&A [E11] Will Connected Parenting Prepare My Kid for the Real World?

[E177] The Power of Saying Yes!

Carpool Q&A [E10] Can I Motivate My Kids to do their Best Without Breaking Connection??

[E176] Discipline: How Changing your Mindset Changes EVERYTHING!

Carpool Q&A [E9] How Do I Shift My Parenting in the Young Adult Phase?

[E175] Discipline: How to Set Loving Limits with Lauren Wantz

Carpool Q&A [E8]: What About When I Lose it on my Kids (Again)??

[E174] Discipline: The 3 C's and 3 D's of Discipline with Dr. Matt Smith

Carpool Q&A [E7] Why do my kids struggle with hearing "no"?

[E173] Discipline: Connecting while Correcting with Dr. Rachel Peterman

Carpool Q&A [E6] Why is Competition So Hard for my Kiddo!?

[E172 Dads Talk About: Parenting Wins and Losses

Carpool Q&A [E5]: Take Care of Yourself!

[E171] Dads Talk About: Fear

Carpool Q&A [E4] Oh the Disrespect!!

[E170] Dads Talk About: Guilt and Shame

[E169] Processing Grief and Loss with Rocky Anthony

[E168] Let's Talk About the Holidays!

Carpool Q&A [E3] Perpetual Lying

[E167] How Understanding Stress Capacity Changes the Conversation

Carpool Q&A [E2] Picky Eaters!

[E166] Robyn Gobbel on Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors

SURPRISE! Introducing Carpool Q&A! [E1] Homework

[E165] Reclaiming Your Life with Dr. Maureen Michele

[E164] How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy

[E163] Dads Talk About: Getting on the Same Page

[E162] Navigating Nuance: Transracial Adoption with Rhonda Mae Roorda

[E161] Let's Talk About Screen Time/Technology with Jesse Faris

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