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In this episode, you'll learn why children owe parents nothing beyond gratitude for life, how micromanaging your child's space can disconnect them from intrinsic motivation, why control-based parenting breeds entitlement, and how shifting to a devotional approach to motherhood creates a deeper connection.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction  

[00:30] The mother-child relationship is the deepest form of intimacy

[01:15] The habit of micromanaging children's spaces

[02:10] How control-based parenting impacts kids

[03:05] Teaching kids compliance vs. true cooperation

[04:00] Understanding the hidden motives behind parenting rules

[05:00] Why children only owe parents gratitude for life

[06:10] The natural flow of giving from parent to child

[07:05] Recognizing the burden of transactional love

[08:00] How unmet childhood needs shape parenting behaviour

[09:15] Letting go of expectations for children’s appreciation

[10:00] Why it’s okay if children never reciprocate gestures

[11:10] The power of giving without expecting anything in return

[12:05] How control-based parenting creates entitlement

[13:00] Teaching kids intrinsic motivation instead of compliance

[14:05] The issue with forcing kids to clean their rooms

[15:00] Encouraging kids to take ownership of their space

[16:10] How parents project their own discomfort onto their kids

[17:00] Shifting from control to true service in parenting

[18:00] Recognizing martyrdom and self-pity in motherhood

[19:10] Prioritizing motherhood over career and personal goals

[20:05] The mindset shift from burden to privilege in parenting

[21:00] The importance of truly listening to children

[22:00] Letting go of the need to control your child’s choices

Resources Mentioned:

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Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst and author specializing in maternal mental health. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why early maternal presence is critical for a child’s emotional well-being, how modern feminism overlooked the developmental needs of children, why feeling bored with your baby may signal deeper psychological issues, the long-term consequences of outsourcing childcare, the link between attachment security and mental health, and why prioritizing motherhood in the first three years can change future generations.

Erica Komisar, LCSW, is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert who has been in private practice in New York City for over 30 years. A graduate of Georgetown and Columbia Universities and The New York Freudian Society, Ms. Komisar is a psychological consultant bringing parenting workshops to clinics, schools, corporations, and childcare settings.

She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Daily News. She is also a contributing editor for The Institute for Family Studies and appears regularly on Fox and Friends and Fox 5 News. Erica is the author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters and Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction  

[00:30] Why prioritizing motherhood is essential

[01:45] The myth of work-life balance for women

[03:12] Feminism’s impact on motherhood and career expectations

[05:00] The consequences of trying to do it all

[06:35] What children really need from mothers

[08:20] How attachment security shapes a child's future

[10:05] The role of instincts in mother-child bonding

[12:10] Why some mothers feel bored with their infants

[14:00] The link between postpartum depression and attachment

[15:45] How generational trauma affects mothering instincts

[17:30] The truth about daycare and institutional childcare

[19:15] The psychological impact of a mother’s absence

[21:00] Why maternal presence is irreplaceable in early years

[22:50] How career-driven mothers can prioritize attachment

[24:30] The long-term effects of early separation from mothers

[26:15] Understanding the biological need for maternal care

[28:00] How modern society devalues caretaking

[29:45] Why fathers play a different role than mothers

[31:30] The reality of work-life balance in early motherhood

[33:20] How freedom and responsibility shape maternal choices

[35:00] The impact of career ambition on mother-child bonding

[36:45] Why true fulfillment comes from prioritizing relationships

[38:30] How modern parenting expectations have changed

[40:15] The importance of choosing motherhood with intention

[42:00] Why achievement and career success feel empty

[43:45] How to redefine personal success as a mother

[45:30] Why self-care needs to be balanced with presence

[47:15] The difference between necessary breaks and detachment

[49:00] How babies experience absence, no matter the reason

[50:45] Why the first three years set the foundation for life

[52:30] The importance of legacy and emotional health

Learn more about Erica’s work on her website and Instagram.

Resources Mentioned:

Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erica Komisar | Book or Audiobook

Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety by Erica Komisar | Book or Audiobook

Episode 60 of Reclamation Radio: Choosing Motherhood | Spotify or Apple

Exhale Masterclass with Kelly Brogan | Website

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Cassie Gudmundson is a parenting coach who focuses on helping mothers navigate parenting with emotional self-regulation and mindful strategies.

In this episode, you're going to learn how to manage toddler tantrums without the power struggles, why focusing on emotional regulation is essential so that toddlers' emotions aren’t suppressed, and how to guide them through feeling their emotions safely. We talk about practical approaches to handling sibling conflicts without creating blame or bad dynamics, how to reduce daily power struggles by letting go of unnecessary controls, and why modelling calm and respectful behaviour is more effective than using punishments or rewards.

Cassie is a mama of 3 under 5 years old and a parent coach, specifically for toddler moms. It was a winding path that ended her up there. She previously owned a mindset coaching business — all of her clients were moms too, and she realized they were talking more about motherhood than business! It was obvious that moms were craving a new approach to parenting that allowed them to actually ENJOY these years, instead of just survive through them. With knowledge around Montessori, RIE parenting & in the thick of motherhood herself, she decided to go all in on coaching parenting! A community of 130k+ and nearly 1000 students later, this is definitely the work that was meant to be

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction  

[04:11] How triggers from childhood influence parenting

[06:08] Recognizing the importance of emotional regulation

[08:25] Why punishment is not effective parenting

[10:16] How to handle toddler tantrums calmly

[12:01] Setting boundaries without power struggles

[14:25] Managing public meltdowns

[16:05] Role of co-regulation in parenting

[18:01] Letting toddlers process emotions

[22:28] Helping toddlers communicate emotions

[24:35] Handling transitions like leaving the park

[26:25] Building respect through honesty

[28:22] Balancing parents’ needs with children’s autonomy

[30:55] Recognizing toddlers as capable individuals

[32:32] How parenting style affects older children

[35:00] Shifting from control to connection

[37:31] The difference between discipline and punishment

[40:14] Encouraging intrinsic motivation in children

[42:28] Teaching toddlers emotional regulation through play

[45:27] The importance of modelling behaviour for kids

[47:21] Neutral approaches to sibling conflicts

[50:42] Allowing space for children to resolve conflicts

[52:45] Prioritizing self-care as a mom

[56:19] Reflections on emotional self-mastery

Connect with Cassie through her Instagram, TikTok and website.

Resources Mentioned:

Alfie Kohn | Website

RIE Parenting by Magda Gerber | Website

American Montessori Society | Website

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In this episode, you'll learn how to spot red flags early in relationships, set clear boundaries to avoid self-betrayal, meet your own emotional needs, and stay grounded while exploring new connections.

Timestamps:

[01:44] Starting over after a breakup

[01:50] Feeling conflicted about new connections

[02:23] Recognizing patterns in relationships

[02:47] Identifying emotional availability in new partners

[03:40] Avoiding the “intoxication” of attraction

[04:10] Staying sober to assess new relationships

[04:57] Exploring emotional sovereignty

[05:42] Meeting your own emotional needs

[06:16] Setting boundaries around relationship requirements

[06:42] Avoiding self-betrayal in new dynamics

[07:16] Communicating needs clearly and directly

[08:10] Red flags as indicators of incompatibility

[08:51] Managing emotional safety and security

[09:11] Defining preferences versus non-negotiable needs

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In this episode, you'll learn how to process emotional triggers effectively, avoid defensive reactions, focus on what you truly want in difficult situations, and embrace a playful, creative approach to maintaining your energy and power.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:23] Recognizing emotional triggers and defensiveness

[04:04] Identifying patterns in relationships with men

[06:40] Resisting the urge to prove your perspective to others

[08:21] How overachieving women fall into bitterness and overwhelm

[08:54] The power of relaxing into a state of receiving

[09:22] Self-regulating emotional responses to upsetting situations

[10:06] The importance of being present with your feelings

[11:37] Viewing challenges as part of your life’s script

[13:02] Avoiding defensive reactions and finger-pointing

[14:07] Accessing playful and creative energy in difficult moments

[15:27] Shifting from fixing mode to creative mode

[16:17] Focusing on what you actually want from an interaction

[16:40] Letting go of the need to reorganize someone’s perspective

Resources Mentioned:

Vital Mind Reset Program with Kelly Brogan | Website

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Dr. Tom Cowan is a physician, and author who challenges mainstream medical assumptions and offers unique perspectives on health and biology.

In this episode, you're going to learn why your body may already produce the water you need, what happens when you drink too much water and how it can disrupt your health, the difference between “primary water” and the water we typically drink, how your mitochondria play a critical role in creating water, and simple daily practices to optimize your body's natural hydration and energy production.

Dr. Thomas Cowan is a well-known alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker, with a common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. He has given countless lectures and workshops throughout the U.S. on a variety of subjects in health and medicine and is the author of six books. Recent publications include "The Truth About Contagion” co-authored by Sally Fallon Morell, “Cancer and the New Biology of Water” and "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart."

Timestamps:

[03:54] Why water scarcity might be a myth

[07:03] What primary water is and why it matters

[10:40] How drinking too much water can harm your health

[13:30] How mitochondria produce water and energy

[18:04] The role of sunlight and electromagnetic forces in hydration

[23:41] How your body creates its own water naturally

[29:15] Why dead water leads to disease

[32:07] Differences between hydrological water and primary water

[37:38] How poor energy production causes dehydration

[43:19] Tom’s daily routine for optimal hydration and energy

[46:04] What structured water is and why it charges your body

[50:08] Why sunlight and minerals are essential for health

[52:04] The importance of rituals and a relationship with water

[57:40] Why natural water creation is key to wellness

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Learn more about New Biology by visiting the clinic’s website.

Resources Mentioned:

The Truth About Contagion by Dr. Tom Cowan and Sally Fallon Morell | Book 

Cancer and the New Biology of Water by Dr. Tom Cowan | Book or Audiobook

Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Dr. Tom Cowan | Book or Audiobook

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Kara Nicole Bitar is a former attorney turned Optimization Coach specializing in helping people align with their true nature.



In this episode, you're going to learn why Kara walked away from a prestigious legal career without a plan, how understanding her uniqueness changed her life, what the manifesting blueprint reveals about thriving in life, why vision boards don’t work for everyone, and how seven polarities can help you live in alignment and avoid burnout.

Kara Nicole Bitar holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the Southeast of the United States. Kara now combines the dedication and commitment that it took to become a successful attorney, real-life training in what it takes to succeed at high-levels, and extensive research, experience and training in how to optimize our lives, to help her clients live the most joyous, energized and successful versions of themselves. She does this through Optimization Programs she developed, Akashic Records readings and teaching Kundalini Yoga. Kara is a KRI Certified Instructor of Kundalini Yoga, Reiki Master, Certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner and Certified SoulRealignment® Practitioner

Timestamps:

[06:26] Why Kara left her successful legal career

[12:14] Introduction to the manifesting blueprint

[13:42] The importance of knowing and expressing your uniqueness

[16:10] Similarity vs contrast explained

[20:05] How similarity can guide personal growth

[21:27] Understanding how contrast thrives in unlikeness

[25:11] Process vs outcome and how it defines success

[29:37] Why vision boards don’t work for process-oriented people

[31:45] Internal vs external: how people know themselves

[35:04] Why internal people need alone time to thrive

[40:01] Consistent vs variable: thriving in repetition or newness

[45:07] Reinventive vs innovative: creating through reinvention or originality

[47:46] Instigative vs reactive: making changes proactively or in response

[50:08] How integrative vs exclusive people process decisions

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If you want to connect with Kara, visit her website and follow her on Instagram.

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In this episode of Audacious Asks, you'll learn how to set boundaries with adult children, recognize hidden expectations in financial support, foster independence in young adults, and create conscious agreements for healthier relationships.

Timestamps:

[01:43] Addressing financial independence for young adult children living at home.

[05:10] How to approach financial support with clear expectations.

[07:20] Encouraging independence and self-trust in sons.

[09:35] Setting boundaries without guilt or resentment.

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Dr. Steven A. Young is a physicist, DJ, and author known for challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.

In this episode, you're going to learn why Dr. Young questions the utility of modern scientific theories like quantum mechanics and atomic physics, how his research led him to explore alternative frameworks such as alchemy, the five major scientific theories he critiques and their societal implications, his perspective on the origins and applications of atomic theory and gravity, and why he believes embracing ancient sciences could provide more practical and holistic insights into reality.

Dr. Steven A. Young is an author, musician, and natural philosopher recognized for his work under the music alias Hedflux and is the author of A Fool's Wisdom: Science, Conspiracies & The Secret Art of Alchemy (2024). With a background in theoretical physics, holding both a Master of Science (MSci) and a PhD, Steven has carved an eclectic career at the crossroads of science, spirituality, and music.

Based in Scotland with his wife and three children, Steven continues to expand his work at the intersection of science and spirituality, exploring alchemical philosophy and the transformative power of sound and music. 

Timestamps:

[04:08] Science that bears fruit vs science that doesn't  

[05:25] Dr. Young's journey after leaving academia  

[07:59] The rise of new physics and its criticisms  

[10:04] The five elemental theories in scientism  

[12:38] Atomism as a fallacy and its implications  

[14:39] Materialism vs holistic worldviews  

[17:28] Wave-particle duality and its critique  

[20:12] Questioning the concept of nuclear weapons  

[23:24] Linking atomism to heliocentrism  

[25:51] Challenging the proof of Earth's curvature  

[28:09] Gravity as the linchpin of the cosmos  

[30:40] Ancient methods of predicting eclipses  

[34:22] The burden of proof in scientific claims  

[37:30] Common critiques of the globe theory  

[41:31] Evolution vs creationism perspectives  

[44:27] Questioning viruses and germ theory  

[48:11] The connection between scientism and control  

[50:55] Dr. Young's personal transformation and writing process  

[54:33] Alchemy as a framework for understanding  

[57:50] Why alchemy remains hidden but accessible  

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Resources Mentioned:

A Fool’s Wisdom by Dr. Steven A. Young | Book or Audiobook 

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Register for my Over-achieving, Under-receiving Masterclass on December 12th at noon Eastern here.

In this episode, you'll learn a practical approach to deciding whether to stay in or leave a marriage, how to manage emotional conflicts with clarity, and ways to align your choices with your inner values.

Timestamps:

[03:08] Why marriage can be a meaningful container

[05:54] Self-husbanding as a tool for inner attunement 

[07:14] The danger of staying on the fence in relationships

[08:27] Clearing noise to access inner clarity

[09:43] Three choices for moving forward in a relationship

[10:24] How to leave a marriage with peace and gratitude

[11:53] The cords that keep you tied to past relationships

[12:44] Why superiority blocks emotional closure

[13:38] Communicating your emotional state to your partner

[14:46] Giving yourself time and space to find clarity

[15:44] The vulnerability of choosing to stay in a marriage

[17:11] The difference between boundaries and vulnerability

[18:09] Devotion to the marriage as a sacred container

[19:44] Accepting your partner as they are

[20:57] Offering unconditional love in adult relationships

[22:36] Avoiding the in-between state of victim consciousness

[23:36] Acting as a woman who fully chooses her partner

Resources Mentioned:

Marine Sélénée | Website

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