Mindful Mama - Parenting with Mindfulness

By Hunter Clarke-Fields

Self-Help Kids & Family

What's Mindful Mama - Parenting with Mindfulness about?

Mindful Mama Mentor Hunter Clarke-Fields shares inspiration, interviews, and more. Mindful Mama is about becoming a less irritable, more joyful parent. We know that you cannot give what you do not have. And when you are thriving, when you have calm and peace within – then you can give it to your children. Learn about Mindful Parenting. Listen and get inspired!

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First Phone - Catherine Pea...

09.20.2022

Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own “devices.” In this episode, I talk to Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—about her book, First Phone. I love ...

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09.20.2022 First Phone - Catherine Pearlman [367] Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own “devices.” In this episode, I talk to Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—about her book, First Phone. I love ...
09.13.2022 How To Transform Triggers - Dr. Lynyetta Willis [366] Kids do and say things all the time that trigger intense feelings in us parents. Then we’re often yelling, shaming, or blaming. Where do these intergenerational dramas come from? How can we transform these triggers? In this episode, I talk ...
09.06.2022 [On-Air Coaching] Help! My child won’t listen [365] What do you do with a child that won’t listen? Ranine, a single mom of a 7-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy is frustrated with the yelling, so she’s falling on the old tool: take away the electronics. Is there ...
08.30.2022 Generation Sleepless - Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright [364] How can we help kids get better sleep? Authors of “Generation Sleepless,” Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright help us help our tweens, teens, and even little ones get better sleep! We talk about the “perfect storm” of factors that work ...
08.23.2022 Authentic Mothering - Soleil Moon-Frye [363] Hunter meets her childhood hero, actress, director, and documentarian, Soleil Moon Frye…aka Punky Brewster!
08.16.2022 Communicate & Negotiate Mindfully - Gaëtan Pellerin [362] In this episode, I talk to Gaetan Pellerin about how tools used in negotiating are more than relevant while raising our kids. We talk about the role of the ego, why parenting can be so challenging, and how powerful mindfulness ...
08.09.2022 Mommying While Muslim - Zaiba Hasan [361] What is it like to be an American Muslim mama trying to raise kids who are 100% American and Muslim? Is it possible to be progressive and Muslim? Many have misperceptions (including me!), so I brought on Zaiba Hasan, host ...
08.02.2022 Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind - Jennifer Heisz [360] Do you struggle with making time to exercise? As parents, exercising can seem daunting and exhausting. In this episode, I talk to Jennifer Heisz, author of Move the Body, Heal the Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia, and Improve Focus, ...
07.26.2022 Compassionate Discipline - Wendy Snyder [359] What do you do with kids who push back… a lot?? Today, I talk to Wendy Snyder about building a compassionate discipline toolkit to deal with challenging kids. We talk about how to stay firm and kind so you don’t ...
07.19.2022 Raising Emotionally Resilient Daughters in a Digital Age - Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler [358] In this episode, I talk to Dr. Roni Cohen Sandler, author of “Anything But My Phone, Mom!” where we discuss the importance of building a trusting relationship with your daughter(s). We talk about how to set the tone while they're ...
07.12.2022 Simplify Screentime - Arlene Pellicane [357] Screen time has a BIG effect on kids’ attention, brain development, and more. We know that we want to limit screen time, but how do we do that when every other child has a phone? In this episode, I talk ...
07.05.2022 [On-Air Coaching] Slow Down, Mama [356] Do you want to do everything? Homeschooling mom Kasii Oakley has five kids in Vermont. She’s a nurturer at heart and wants to do everything! She wants to make all their food from scratch and have time to do some ...
06.28.2022 Raising Resilience - Hansa Bhargava [355] Many of us are suffering from parent burnout right now and kids are also. Mental health challenges for kids have skyrocketed. How does our parenting affect kids' mental health? We want to protect our kids, but too much protection is ...
06.21.2022 The Power of Meaning & Interconnection - Jeremy Lent [354] What makes life meaningful? Meaning comes from connection and interconnection but our dominant culture is one of separation from the rest of life. How do we then find meaning through connection? We talk about all of this and more this ...
06.14.2022 Emotional Regulation for Kids & Parents - Mona Delahooke [353] We want our children to be able to regulate their emotions, but how do we teach them how? How do we know if a child is deliberately testing their boundaries versus having a fight-flight-freeze stress response? If you’ve wondered about ...
06.07.2022 Raising LGBTQ Allies - Chris Tompkins [352] When our kids are little, we don’t know whether they will ultimately be gay, straight, or other. So how do we raise kids to feel loved and accepted no matter what their sexual orientation is? How do we raise confident, ...
05.31.2022 Rethink Your Ideas About Kids - Mr. Chazz [351] Why should we shift from old-school punishments to a more respectful, mindful way of parenting? Because when we know better, we do better. Mr. Chazz is an internet sensation who translates children's language in a way that any adult can ...
05.24.2022 How to Get Your Kids To Help - Michaeleen Doucleff [350] Do you wish your child were more helpful around the house? I do! In this episode, I talk to Michaeleen Ducleff, author of Hunt, Gather, Parent about the secrets that indigenous cultures can teach us about how to raise helpful ...
05.17.2022 Couples: Keep Your Union After Kids - Kara Hoppe and Stan Tatkin [349] Do you and your parenting partner struggle post-kids? In this episode I talk to Kara Hoppe, MFT and Stan Tatkin, PsyD about what happens to couples after having children. We discuss the idea of secure functioning and how important it ...
05.10.2022 Raising a Spirited Child - Vanessa Lapointe [348] Am I being too tough? Am I being too soft? Am I doing any of this right? We all ask these questions of ourselves, wondering if we could be doing better. Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, registered psychologist, parenting educator, founder and ...
05.03.2022 Are you a "Selfish Self-less" Parent? - Dr. Jenny Woo [347] Today I talk to Jenny Woo about selfish self-less syndrome. We talk about the importance of community and relationships, as well as how powerful it can be to acknowledge how hard parenting can be rather than always being the Pinterest-perfect ...
04.26.2022 Befriend the Voice In Your Head - Ethan Kross [346] Have you ever wondered why we have an inner voice? Today, I talk to Ethan Kross, an award-winning psychologist and author of the national bestseller, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In ...
04.21.2022 BONUS! Mindful Parenting in Texas - Carrie Henry [345] What do you do when you’re an overwhelmed, frustrated mom, pregnant with your third child? When the yelling and threats are not creating lasting behavior changes? Carrie is a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of three. She knew there had ...
04.19.2022 Indigenous Wisdom for Parenting - Darcia Narvaez [344] Today, we're going to be sitting down with Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame and host of EvolvedNest.org. She's also the author of the award-winning book, Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality: Evolution, Culture ...
04.12.2022 Hunter on the Happily Together Podcast [343] Hunter makes a guest appearance on Happily Together Podcast, with Kara (a former celebrity chef) and Caleb (an ex-NFL Linebacker). In this conversation, we talk about what it means to parent mindfully. This is a must-listen for any parent, but ...
04.05.2022 Attention Crisis: Kids & Parents - Johann Hari [342] In this episode, I talk to the brilliant Johann Hari. Johann is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, including the newly released Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention. In our fascinating conversation, we discuss some of ...
03.29.2022 Ignoring My Questions [On-Air Coaching] [341] Courtney has been struggling with her son ignoring her questions. Having recently been diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes, her four-year-old is feeling a loss of autonomy. How can she help to restore some of this lost autonomy and get her ...
03.22.2022 Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough - Royah Loie [340] Why self-care isn't enough and what moms can do to get the support they need (plus 3 things to do before hiring any care-provider/sitter) - The power of releasing expectations, especially in certain seasons of life. New! Watch video clips ...
03.15.2022 From Struggling Mom to Mindful Parenting Teacher [339] What do you do when your parenting isn’t working? When you’re yelling and that’s the last thing you want to be doing? For Robin Greenwood, the answer was to get some help, ASAP. From there, she went on to not ...
03.08.2022 Fierce Self-Compassion for Moms - Kristin Neff [338] Why is it often so much easier to be compassionate towards others, than it is to be compassionate towards ourselves? In my conversation with Kristin Neff, author of the bestselling books Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion, we discuss how having compassion ...
03.01.2022 The Secret To Secure Attachment - Bethany Saltman [337] Today, I am going to be sitting down with Bethany Saltman, researcher, editor, and author of the newly released book, Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment. What does it mean to have a secure attachment? What ...
02.22.2022 Mothering Your Daughter Mindfully - Dr. Michelle Deering [336] No one needs to tell the mother of a daughter that their relationship comes with its fair share of unique challenges, but why is this? Join me as I talk to Dr. Michelle Deering, author of What Mothers Never Tell ...
02.15.2022 Shame-Proof Your Parenting - Mercedes Samudio [335] We have all experienced judgemental looks and unsolicited advice from others about our parenting. Why does our society shame parents, who are simply trying their best to raise children? Today, I talk with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, ...
02.08.2022 The Secret to Being a Zen Parent - Cathy Adams [334] Today, we're talking about the secret to being a Zen parent with Cathy Adams. Cathy is the author of Zen Parenting, co-host of the Zen parenting radio podcast, the co-founder of the annual Zen parenting conference, social worker, certified parent ...
02.01.2022 Resolve to Declutter - Krista Lockwood [333] How much time do you spend picking up the house every day? In Mindful Parenting, we focus on finding balance. One of the biggest challenges to parenting mindfully is the problem of too much. Today, I talk to Krista Lockwood ...
01.25.2022 Resolve To Eat Nutritiously - Natasha Beck [332] We all want to have our growing kids eat nutritious foods and develop good eating habits, but sometimes it feels like a lot of work. Seriously, I dream that my fairy godmother will magically grant me a personal chef that ...
01.18.2022 Resolve To Give Back - Sarah Aadland [331] When my kids were little, I really wanted to get them in the habit of giving back and doing service projects. However, I discovered that it can be challenging to find age-appropriate volunteer opportunities for little kids. Today, I am ...
01.11.2022 Resolve To Master Attention - Dr. Amishi Jha [330] How often do we find ourselves not really paying attention to what we’re doing? We may be going through the motions, but we’re thinking about something else, not being fully present to what we’re doing. Today, I have a fascinating ...
01.04.2022 Resolve To Be Playful - Lawrence Cohen [329] Do you find that all too often you’re having to bark orders to get things done? What if there was a better, more playful way to get your kids to cooperate? Today, I talk with Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen, psychologist ...
12.28.2021 Best of Mindful Mama 2021 [328] To celebrate, we made a special "Best Of" episode with the top 5 Mindful Mama convos of 2021. Listen to learn about: How To Be Less Reactive How to Communicate More Skillfully With Your Kids Unconditional Parenting The Science of ...
12.21.2021 Peace, Community & Values - Parker Palmer [327] Can we have success without others? Today, I talk to Parker Palmer, Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, is a writer, teacher, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality, and ...
12.14.2021 Football Dad Turns to Yoga - Sean Conley [326] Today, I talk to Ex-NFL kicker Sean Conley. Sean shares his story of how he was able to re-center his life after suffering career-ending injuries from overtraining. He began practicing yoga as part of his rehabilitation, and soon embraced yoga’s ...
12.07.2021 Freedom & Self-Reliance For Kids - Sara Zaske [325] In the U.S. we firmly believe in freedom and independence, but is our current parenting culture one that teaches our children how to be free, independent people? I had a fascinating conversation with Sara Zaske, author of Achtung Baby: An ...
11.30.2021 Affirmations for Parents & Kids - Sandy Zanella [324] What is a great way to build confidence in your kids? Affirmations! Today, I talk to Sandy Zanella, a mom of 2, a physician by training, and a kids yoga teacher. She is also the author and creator of “Happy ...
11.23.2021 Decoding Birth Order - Yvonne Nass [323] A lot of us have heard things like, “first born children are leaders” or “Youngest children are more relaxed” but is there any truth to character traits being associated with birth order. Today, I talk to Yvonne Nass, Certified Parent ...
11.16.2021 No More Parenting Stress - Jill Stoddard [322] What is the goal of parenting? If you could magically snap your fingers and have a happy, healthy, emotionally well-adjusted 30-year-old, would you? Would you fast forward life, just to get the outcome you are hoping for? This is the ...
11.12.2021 Simplify Schedules For More Creative Kids [321] Children (heck, all of us) need free time to balance out their activities, get to know themselves, and feel peaceful. Today, I talk about the hidden opportunity cost of having an action packed schedule versus adding in some time to ...
11.09.2021 How To Talk When Kids WON'T Listen - Joanna Faber and Julie King [320] How do you practice Mindful Parenting with little kids? Joanna Faber & Julie King have written the book on it. Their communication lessons have the power to completely transform your relationship with your toddler. New! Watch video clips from this ...
11.05.2021 How To Avoid Burnout [319] Are you ready to transform your family life? Get on the waitlist for Mindful Parenting! >> https://mindfulparentingcourse.com/
11.02.2021 Rewrite The Mother Code - Dr. Gertrude Lyons [318] Why do our needs, much less wants and dreams, seem to be secondary to the needs, wants, and dreams of those around us? Today, I talk to Dr. Gertrude Lyons, a professional life coach, host of the mot(HER) podcast, and ...

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