Mending Families

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened to episodes of this past year! This was a special one for me as I had the privilege of interviewing my oldest daughter, Haley. Her original episode was #7 and is still as good as when it first aired!

On today’s episode, Haley shares her heart about the difficulties of growing up under some tough circumstances, how she felt when she first met Jon (my husband), what it was like when Jon and I started having our own kids, and when she realized she had her own stuff she needed to work through.  This conversation is very real, honest and raw. I think we all can take away something from what Haley shares, and she even has some great advice for those of you parenting kids who have experienced divorce, adoption, foster care, etc.  Enjoy!

Find FULL SHOW NOTES at https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/haleypemberton

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Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes of this past year! This episode was originally #28 and one of my favorites as we discussed the book I recommend the most, Parenting Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors, which you can now purchase anywhere books are sold!

On today’s episode, Robyn walks us through the parts of the brain (Owl, Watchdog, Possum) and how we can view our kids’ big, baffling behaviors from a different perspective. She shares her thoughts on consequences and whether they are necessary to change our kids’ behaviors. This conversation with Robyn was so easy because she makes parenting sound easy and doable!  If you are struggling with big, baffling behaviors from your kids, this episode will give you some great starting places to make positive changes within your home!

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes this past year! Today we will hear Claire share her encouraging story of surviving cancer which was originally episode #9.

On today’s episode, Claire shares with us about her journey of surviving cancer and how she learned so much about herself during that process.  She talks about the realization that she needed to truly slow down, ask for help with her son, and allow her body the space to heal. Claire gives us a brief run-down on Internal Family Systems and provides us with some great tips, resources and suggestions for our own healing that you won’t want to miss out on!

For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/clairethompson

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened to episodes of this past year! This week we get to hear from Melissa Corkum again as she shares about Blocked Care and the Safe and Sound Protocol. I am happy to tell you that since this episode originally aired (it was episode #15), I have gone through the training and become a Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner myself!

On today’s episode, Melissa shares about how she uses the Enneagram in her personal life, as well as her professional life and how she has found it to be so helpful. She also talks about Blocked Care and Compassion Fatigue, which you can read more about in her new book, Reclaim Compassion. Melissa also gives us some great insight into Polyvagal Theory (I promise it’s not boring!) and how she uses the Safe and Sound Protocol to help families move into healing.

For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/melissacorkum

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened to epsidoes of this past year! This episode is the only "Mondays with Melissa" to make it into the top 8 and it is an important one!

On today’s episode, Melissa gives a brief explanation of what Trust Based Relational Interventions are.  She breaks down TBRI’s 3 principles for us (Connecting, Empowering and Correcting) and gives a few real-life examples of how to apply these principles in our everyday life.  For a more in-depth look at TBRI, reach out to Melissa to arrange a training or parent coaching session. She can be reached at [email protected]

For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/tbri

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes of this past year! Today we will get to hear Hannah McLeod's inspiring story again as she was originally episode #13.

On today’s episode, Hannah tells us about Beachbody and how she has been able to make her daily exercise a habit that she rarely even thinks about. She shares some of the hard things that she has been through in the past 8 years, including losing her mom and her son being diagnosed with cancer at just 5 months old. Hannah is an inspiration and has such encouraging things to say….enjoy!

For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/hannahmcleod

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes of this past year! This week we will hear #7 in our countdown with Steve Lympus who was episode 50 back in early 2024.

On today’s episode, Melissa and Steve talk about trauma informed parenting, where we can be more trauma aware, and how you start to see trauma everywhere once you start to experience growth. Steve also shared ways that we can make more space for queer kids that he believes can help them feel seen and loved.  This is an important conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Welcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes of this past year! Let's start with #8, my interview with my husband, Jon Pemberton, which was the first episode of the podcast!

On today’s episode, Jon shares his feelings about becoming a dad “overnight” when he married Melissa. His perspective on how he thought he would parent shifted when he was able to learn more about how discipline affects kids and that there are other options to discipline that encourage healthier emotional intelligence. Jon touches on corporal punishment and how he came to a place that he realized he could never spank his children which then led him on a mission to help educate other families about the importance of connected parenting approaches. Listen to the very end as Jon gives us three great resources to tap into to help us learn parenting strategies that will help us raise our children to be emotionally intelligent adults.

For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/mfp1?rq=jon

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Becky shares about her journey to sobriety and how she has found her way to stretch therapy. She explains Fascial Stretching and how she has been able to use this strategy as a way to help others find healing and chronic pain relief. Finally, Becky gives us some simple stretches we can do from the comfort of our own home that can help our nervous system daily. Enjoy!

Becky Kukucka is a stretch therapist and ultrasound technician who enjoys helping individuals find relief from chronic pain due to tight muscles. She is married with two boys and loves living in the Inland Northwest and all it has to offer.

You can find more information about Becky on Instagram or her website, www.spokanestretch.com

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On today’s episode, Melissa gives you 5 tips to survive the summer months with your kids at home. With summer just beginning, this episode is sure to give you some good things to consider when planning for the next few months. If you have any tips you’d like to share, feel free to shoot Melissa a DM on her Instagram and she will share with the listeners! 

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