MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting

In this empowering episode of The Art of Parenting Podcast by MissPoppins, we sit down with Mohana More, a certified core energy coach, NLP practitioner, and transformational healer with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy. Mohana shares how energy awareness is the missing link in managing burnout, shifting personal beliefs, and unlocking authentic self-leadership for both new parents and professionals navigating life transitions.

We explore the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), a proprietary, research-backed assessment that measures how individuals show up energetically and how it can catalyze powerful mindset shifts. Mohana walks us through the seven levels of energy, from victimhood to full presence and purpose, and explains how tools like core energy coaching and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) can transform everything from parenting burnout to leadership blocks.

This episode unpacks how to move from reactive to proactive energy states.

This week on MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting, we spoke with Laura Huene, a registered nurse and certified life coach. Laura's former experience began with the perinatal loss of her daughter Pearl. Now, she focuses on inspiring parents to face grief and embrace the changes that come with it. As a life coach, Laura's offers a unique and personal outlook on the hardship of facing one of life's toughest challenges.

Laura shares her personal journey of carrying a terminal pregnancy to term and the emotional, spiritual, and practical lessons that followed. We explored how grief transforms both mothers and fathers, and what it means to live with purpose after loss.

If you're supporting someone through perinatal grief, or simply looking for real talk on motherhood and resilience, this episode offers comfort, insight, and hope.

Topics include:

• Parenting after trauma
• Rediscovering identity after pregnancy
• Creating space for both grief and joy
• Supporting dads through loss
• Building daily rituals for emotional healing
• Letting go of shame and rewriting your story

Whitney Duenas Richardson, founder of Global Sprouts joined us for a conversation on her story in creating Global Sprouts. A venture that sprouted directly from her experience traveling all across the globe. On MissPoppins – The Art of Parenting, we explored her cultural subscription box that’s revolutionizing early childhood education. From her roots in Guam to surviving a near-fatal car accident and launching a business inspired by her daughter, Whitney shares her powerful journey of resilience, purpose, and global awareness.

Discover how Global Sprouts turns playtime into a passport, bringing international cultures to kids ages 2–6 through toys, books, crafts, recipes, and educational activities. Whitney opens up about why cultural empathy starts at home, the importance of representation in early learning, and how parents can raise globally curious children, even without leaving the country!

Tune in to hear about her Shark Tank audition, why every box is built with authenticity and love, and her vision for Globi—the next generation's Dora the Explorer. If you’re a parent, educator, or someone passionate about raising kind, culturally-aware humans, this episode is for you.

We sat down with Ory Seidermann, a certified parent coach, postpartum doula, and lactation consultant who’s been supporting families for over 14 years. Ory opens up about what it really looks like to become a parent in today’s world, from navigating postpartum depression to building emotional bonds when support systems are missing.

We talk about the modern loss of “the village,” the surprising signs of postpartum depression (in both moms and dads), and how parent coaching fills the gap that AI like ChatGPT and advice apps simply can’t. Ory also shares how stress impacts breastfeeding, how to preserve your identity as a new parent, and why asking for help is one of the most powerful things you can do.

Learn about the irreplaceable and intrinsic value of having a parent coach to help you navigate your new parent journey.

On MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting, we sat down with Monika Gupta, a seasoned child behavioral specialist with over 25 years of experience in early childhood development. Monika shares her personal journey from the corporate world to the world of child psychology and offers practical strategies for parents navigating behavioral concerns in young children.

We discuss:

• The early signs of developmental or behavioral delays
• How to decode behavior as a form of communication
• Positive reinforcement techniques that work
• Managing common issues like tantrums and hitting
• The role of play in learning and emotional regulation
• When and how to introduce technology, swimming, or other skill-building routines
• Attachment styles, parent-child bonding, and how to build resilience from infancy

This introduction to early learning are concepts that parents can begin putting into practice for their young ones.

Dawn Maddux, a nurse, public health expert, and IBCLC lactation consultant uncovering the full journey of breastfeeding beyond the basics. From pumping while working a hospital floor to the hormonal magic of mother-baby togetherness, Dawn shares raw and real stories from her career and her own motherhood.

We explore why breastfeeding is harder than it looks, how stress and separation impact milk production, why wearable pumps changed the game, and the cultural gap in postpartum care. Plus, Dawn opens up about formula myths, AI parenting misinformation, and what support truly looks like, from partners, hospitals, and communities.

This conversation goes far beyond latching, learn directly from one of our certified experts.

In this special webinar episode of MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting, host Nicky Rishi sits down with Megan Trask, Founder of Tula, to unpack the unseen mental and emotional labor that moms carry every day—and where to find real support.

Watch to learn how to

• Name and recognize the “invisible load” in your life
• Spot the warning signs of overwhelm in yourself and others
• Have honest conversations with partners about sharing responsibility
• Lean on community and expert coaches for practical help
• Reframe motherhood from sacrifice to self-alignment

About our guest

Megan Trask is a mom of two and the visionary behind Tula—a thriving community that empowers women to rediscover their purpose, reclaim joy, and build intentional, fulfilling lives.

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This week on The Art of Parenting, we're flipping the script on fatherhood.

Join us as we sit down with Ryan Brown, an ICF accredited coach who creates space for dads to heal, reconnect, and redefine what it means to show up. From navigating single fatherhood and post-divorce anxiety to blending masculinity with emotional intelligence, Ryan shares real talk on building a dad-centric community that actually listens.

We get into:

• Why so many dads feel isolated (and what to do about it)
• The emotional toll of missing out on milestone moments
• Postpartum mental health for men (yes, it’s real)
• The girl-dad panic and how embracing it builds trust
• Building a healthy co-parenting dynamic after divorce
• Why "redefining strength" is the parenting flex we all need

Ryan also lets us in on the upcoming book he’s co-writing with his ex (!) and how helping dads reconnect with their identity post-divorce is helping heal families from the inside out.

This episode is for anyone raising kids, reimagining fatherhood, or looking to build bridges where silence once lived.

🧡 Tap in. Let’s de-stigmatize the dad journey, one conversation at a time.

Follow Ryan at @indiemusicdad and @coparenting.simplified

In this powerful episode of MissPoppins-The Art of Parenting, we’re joined by Paige Connell — writer, speaker, and the voice behind @sheisapaigeturner — for an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood and the systemic realities modern parents face every day.

Paige shares her path to parenthood, from navigating infertility and ectopic pregnancies to embracing foster care and surviving a traumatic birth and hysterectomy by the age of 32. But her story doesn’t stop at survival. It’s about advocacy, voice, and change.

We dive deep into what it means to carry the invisible work of parenting, how women often become the default parent by design, and why burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means the system has. We also explore why building a village still matters and how flexible workplaces, paid leave, and emotional support can change the game for families everywhere.

Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or a policymaker, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how we support the people raising the next generation.

What if raising kids to be more curious, more joyful, and more grounded started with one simple idea -awe? In this inspiring episode, we welcome author, educator, and parenting consultant Deborah Farmer Kris to talk about her new book, Raising Awe Seekers: The Science of Wonder Helps our Kids Thrive.

Drawing from her extensive experience as a K–12 educator and her work with PBS KIDS, Deborah shares insights on cultivating a sense of wonder in children to promote resilience, empathy, and lifelong curiosity. We explore how cultivating awe in children can lead to stronger resilience, deeper empathy, and a lifelong love of learning. She shares practical ways parents and caregivers can help kids slow down, tune in, and connect—with the world and with themselves.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to be an "awe seeker" in a noisy, fast-paced world
• The science behind awe and why it matters for childhood development
• Everyday moments that spark wonder—and how to spot them
• How awe can be a tool for emotional regulation and growth

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who wants to raise thoughtful, wonder-filled humans, this conversation will leave you inspired to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

🔗 Learn more about Deborah’s work at parenthood365.com and grab your copy of Raising Awe Seekers wherever books are sold.