Oooo this is such a timely and potent episode with the light, wise and innovative Wendy Synder, Parent Coach and author of the forthcoming book Fresh Start Your FamilyPowerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home.

Having been in the parenting field for roughly two decades each, Wendy and I explore what it really means to parent with both firm boundaries and deep connection without falling into shame, fear, or control.

We tackle the tricky balance many modern parents struggle with of how to discipline your child without yelling, how to stay connected when your nervous system is on fire, and how to raise strong, emotionally healthy kids while repeating our own old patterns with less intensity, frequency, and shame.

We unpack the truth behind positive parenting vs. permissive parenting, and why the real goal is powerful, connection-based parenting where rules plus relationship equal respect (heal yes!).

I share a real-life parenting moment from my own home (hello, dishwasher standoff), and we break down exactly how to move from guilt, frustration, and reactivity into grounded, authoritative leadership that actually works.

We also, of course, touch on the time we're parenting in, how parenting is a spiritual practice and how it calls on every cell in our being to stretch and trust and love in a way we never have before, and we're still expanding into.

Wendy. is such a kindred spirit, I know you'll love her like I did!

You can access her body of work on her website: https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/ and her book releases May 26th!