What does it mean to raise a child who trusts themselves while also healing the parts of you that were never given that chance?

In this conversation, I sit down with Sterna Suissa, parenting coach and trauma-informed educator, to explore how our own childhood experiences shape the way we show up as parents. We unpack the subtle ways control sneaks in, why respecting a child’s “no” is the foundation for lifelong self-trust, and how to repair when we inevitably miss the mark.

And this isn’t just for parents! Even if you don’t have kids, this is a deeply healing conversation about being human. Every single one of us was once a child, raised by people who made mistakes. Sterna’s insights on boundaries, emotional safety, and self-trust will help you reflect on your own upbringing and begin to reparent yourself with more compassion.

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