In this episode, Emily &  Dr. John J. Ivers continue their conversation about what Dr. Ivers has learned from ancient philosophers and how he applies this knowledge to motherhood. From our importance to others, to dealing with difficult people, balancing confidence with caution and more, this episode is full of wisdom and golden takeaways.

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Frustrated with your child's emotions? Learn about confidently parenting kids with big emotions at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/ 

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Listen to Dr. Ivers' previous episode: Ep22- Deep Culture: How it Manipulates Our View of Reality and of Ourselves: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightening-motherhood/id1615301027?i=1000568424181 

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Introduction of our guest: Dr. John J. Ivers, a former public school teacher, has worked as a university professor for over 36 years and has served as a department chair and college dean.  Over the years he has presented at over 32 academic conferences or educational organizations and has authored 15 academic articles on teaching-related issues.  John has also written a book called For Deep Thinkers Only:  How Culture Manipulates Your Reality.  He received his BA and MA from Brigham Young University and his doctorate in education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Purchase Dr. Ivers' book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-deep-thinkers-only-john-ivers/1130002398?ean=9781987014402 

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Note:  Dr. Ivers would like to clarify that his statement that the Buddha was alive in the 600s B.C. is just his personal opinion.  Estimates of when the Buddha was born vary sometimes by centuries.

In this episode, Emily welcomes back Dr. John Ivers to discuss what he has learned from ancient philosophers and how he applies this knowledge to motherhood. From overwhelm to worrying what others think about us and more, there are so many surprising and valuable takeaways from this conversation. 

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 Frustrated with your child's emotions? Learn about confidently parenting kids with big emotions at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/ 

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Listen to Dr. Ivers' previous episode: Ep22- Deep Culture: How it Manipulates Our View of Reality and of Ourselves: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightening-motherhood/id1615301027?i=1000568424181 

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Introduction of our guest: Dr. John J. Ivers, a former public school teacher, has worked as a university professor for over 36 years and has served as a department chair and college dean.  Over the years he has presented at over 32 academic conferences or educational organizations and has authored 15 academic articles on teaching-related issues.  John has also written a book called For Deep Thinkers Only:  How Culture Manipulates Your Reality.  He received his BA and MA from Brigham Young University and his doctorate in education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 

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Purchase Dr. Ivers' book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-deep-thinkers-only-john-ivers/1130002398?ean=9781987014402 

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Note:  Dr. Ivers would like to clarify that his statement that the Buddha was alive in the 600s B.C. is just his personal opinion.  Estimates of when the Buddha was born vary sometimes by centuries.

How could you benefit from knowing your own tendencies? Delve into some reflections on the Four Tendencies, by Gretchen Rubin, as Emily discusses how this insight has helped her as an individual, wife, and mom.

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Feeling overwhelmed by your child's emotions? Get the tools to control your own emotions and stay calm during their meltdowns. Register for my workshop today at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/workshops, so you can have a better relationship with your child and more peace at home.

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Want to learn how to decrease the probability of your child's meltdowns being so frequent or intense? Save your spot in my Meltdown Prevention 101 Workshop at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/meltdownprevention. 

Emily interviews author, public speaker, and life coach, Shelley Meche'tte, about how we and our children both benefit from making sure we take the time to not just nurture our children, but nurture ourselves, too.

You can connect with Shelley at www.ShelleyMechette.com.

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Feeling overwhelmed by your child's emotions? Get the tools to control your own emotions and stay calm during their meltdowns. Join my workshop now: http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/workshops

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In 5 Steps, find out the root cause of your child's intense emotions & behaviors with my FREE Meltdown Cheatsheet + Mini-Training at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies

Did you know that how you handle your own emotions plays a crucial role in your child's emotional development? In this podcast, Emily explores the importance of managing your own emotions as a parent - independent of your child's emotions and behaviors - and how it can positively impact your child's well-being.

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Feeling overwhelmed by your child's emotions? Get the tools to control your own emotions and stay calm during their meltdowns. Register for my workshop where you'll learn my proven method for staying calm, even when your child is not: http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/workshops.

In this powerful episode, Emily shares her own journey towards self-acceptance and why loving your body as it is, right now, is crucial for both your physical and mental well-being.

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In 5 Steps, find out the root cause of your child's intense emotions & behaviors with my FREE Meltdown Cheatsheet + Mini-Training at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies

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Feeling overwhelmed by your child's emotions? Get the tools to control your own emotions and stay calm during their meltdowns. Join my workshop now: http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/workshops

Parenting in Real Life Podcast hosts, Alexis & Alan Tanner, join Emily in a conversation about how and why to make parenting more fun. We also touch on sibling conflict, how to effectively handle it, and why helping our kids have fun with each other is even more important than making sure they never fight. 

You can connect with Alexis and Alan at https://www.parentingirlpodcast.com.

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Empower yourself as a parent: get your FREE Cheatsheet and Mini-Training and learn how to confidently handle your child's meltdowns in just 5 steps. https://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies

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Ever feel like keeping a grip on your own emotions is overwhelming when your child's emotions are so intense? You're so not alone! Check out my latest workshop where I empower you to do so: http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/workshops. 

Do you feel like parenting has become really heavy and serious because of all of the must-do obligations? You're not alone! Join Emily in this week's episode as she discusses the power you can get from intentionally sprinkling fun into some of those times when you feel like you're in survival mode, with very little time or effort.

In 5 Steps, find out the root cause of your child's intense emotions & behaviors with my FREE Meltdown Cheatsheet + Mini-Training at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies

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In this episode, Emily intervies Unyime Oguta from the Thriving Mum Podcast, and together we discuss some incredibly helpful principals to help you better with managing mealtimes with your child.

You can follow Unyime on Instagram & Facebook @oliveblissandwellness.

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Frustrated with your child's meltdowns? Access your free 5 Steps to Confidently Handle Your Child's Meltdowns Cheatsheet + Mini-training at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies.