What we model matters more than what we say. In Part 2 of our roundtable series on creating a legacy of health, we explore how parenting styles, emotional regulation, and everyday movement shape the values our kids carry into adulthood.

From setting healthy boundaries and teaching life skills, to modeling emotional resilience through co-regulation, this episode is packed with practical, low-pressure strategies to support both parents and children. We also dive into creative ways to bring more movement into busy family routines—because wellness doesn’t have to be one more thing on the to-do list.

This conversation will leave you inspired to make small shifts that create a lasting impact for generations to come.

These are the top three things you will learn from this podcast episode:

1. How parenting styles shape emotional and behavioral development — and practical ways to model independence, set healthy boundaries, and teach essential life skills that build confidence and resilience in children.

2. How to support emotional regulation as a family, including co-regulation techniques, grounding strategies, and daily practices that help children learn to manage their feelings effectively.

3. Creative, low-pressure ways to integrate movement into daily routines, making physical wellness a natural part of family life rather than a chore.

You will hear from the following experts:

• Irene Gouge, Sleep Coach, Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions

• Marianne Breneman, Life and Health Coach, Mindful Health and Harmony LLC

• Anastasia Arauz, Licensed Therapist, and Educator, Parenting Coach

• Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, LDN, CEDS-C, Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy

• Dr. Norah Whitten, PT, Functional Phizio

• Nicole Bazinet, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, BWellBaby

• Veronica Kemeny, LCSW, PMH-C, Anchor Perinatal Wellness

• Sarah Parise, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Great Days By Sarah

Episode Notes and Resources:

HER Health Collective Directory of Experts

Irene Gouge https://www.lovinglessonslearned.com/

Marianne Breneman: https://www.mindfulhealthandharmony.com/

Anastasia Arauz: https://www.anastasiaarauz.com/

Anna Lutz: https://lutzandalexander.com/

Dr. Norah Whitten: https://functionalphyziopt.com/

Nicole Basinet: https://www.bwellbaby.com/Veronica Kemeny: https://www.anchorperinatal.com/

Sarah Parise: https://greatdaysbysarah.com/

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