I am back with the fantastic Dr. Charlott Markey to discuss her new book, "Being You The Body Image Book For Boys."

How can we support our young boys to navigate the complexities of the asks society puts on them?  To be strong, tough, unwavering, and yet soft, tender, and open.  In my conversations with boys and young men, they often express disdain as they feel like they have not lived up to these asks.  It leaves them with a sense of profound failure, and their unique magic drains from them and is replaced with bitterness.  How can we support our boy's magical and give them the tools to be the best version of themselves - the unique version that this world needs?

This book covers everything from food to mental health to body image in its powerful ten chapters.  If you have boys or you are working with boys, this is a podcast you don't want to miss.

In celebration of my new podcast with Charlott Markey, I am holding a giveaway of her new book, "Being You The Body Image Book For Boys." To win, all you need to do are follow these steps

*The giveaway will be held until October 23rd, 2022, and the winner will be contacted on October 24, 2022.  If there is no reply from the winner within 24hrs another will be selected and contacted.

The Earth Path camp season concluded itself, and so I am back! This time with a solo podcast talking about the transition back into school from the summertime high. 

 Is your child exhibiting more challenging behavior since last week? Are they sleeping less? More clingy? More whinny? More explosive? 

This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning about the potential behind the scenes of your child's mind. Back to school can be challenging for children and reaches deeper than " I am upset as I have less free time." 

How can we support our children as they enter another school year of learning - the answer might surprise you.   

Since the beginning, we have had stories

The act of telling stories is primal, ancient in scope, exciting, and a powerful method of connection. The magic of storytelling is what connects us and links us together - through it, we can share experiences with others. This heart link brings our audience closer to us. It brings them into the world of who we are and what this road of life has given us. It is a way of being transported from the present to a fantastical place abounding with "wildness" and a sense of being on the edge of something far larger than who we are.

Join me as we talk about storytelling with special guest Caylin Gans - my personal friend and someone who has earned the highest amount of respect from me. Caylin is a storyteller and the owner of Forest Schooled.

In this podcast, amongst other items, we visit topics such as

For the links discussed at the end of the podcast, please visit.

https://learn.forestschooled.com/storytelling?fbclid=IwAR2U3AI1sZNSrO56HrV9cpEf3gY67H9RuXWUTxNdZX2LHKwg1ZvXbWobcdk

and

https://learn.forestschooled.com/storytelling?fbclid=IwAR2U3AI1sZNSrO56HrV9cpEf3gY67H9RuXWUTxNdZX2LHKwg1ZvXbWobcdk

STOP FIGHTING!!

I think this phrase is voiced so much that children have almost become deaf to it.

I have a question for you - are your children fighting, or are they participating in big body play?

I had the absolute privilege of speaking to Frances Carlson. Frances wrote Big Body Play: Why Boisterous, Vigorous, and Very Physical Play Is Essential to Children's Development and Learning. This is a podcast that I am deeply looking forward to sharing due to our rich conversation that spanned from social-emotional development all the way to consent.

 Frances says the three main ways to know if the interactions between children are in the form of big body play or in the realm of fighting are

1. Are the children's faces upturned with smiles, or are they filled with tight lips and grimaces?

2. Can the child go in and out of the play? Or is there a sense of being trapped?

3. Does the child, if they leave, feel happy to return to the play?

Tune in and learn all the ins and outs of this fascinating topic that hits on all a child's growing developmental zones. 

I have a simple rule that I follow in life, and that is if I am not willing to do it, then I have no place in asking others to do it. As I move with my whole heart into men's work, I am asking for men to open their hearts - a scary thing to do if you were told that side of you should not be spoken, shared, or expressed. And so, with Doug Strudwick, we lead the way in being openly vulnerable about being masculine.

In this series, you will hear different men speak about what masculinity means to them. In this podcast with Doug, we covered topics such as, 

The state of masculinity from both the child perspective and the adult perspective

Have you felt supported by other men, and what did it look like?

What does vulnerability mean?

How can you support men and boys in your life?

How do you define being a successful male

and much more

*The audio is fuzzy until the 2:20 mark. 

"I am cherished."

One of my deepest desires is that all people can feel a sense of being cherished, especially children. I think we can universally agree that being cherished is a core nutrient for the healthy development of self and our relation to others. 

This podcast is all about the acceptance of your child, so they feel cherished. It is about creating the space to honor your child as they are showing up at the moment. It is about how we, as parents, educators, and mentors, can show up for these little beings as they are trying to figure out who they are and what feels comfortable. 

There's a new baby in your arms, you don't feel like yourself, and your entire life has been transformed without a breath for you to settle into it. New motherhood is a profound transformation experience, and I had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Lindsey Mallais regarding the transition into motherhood.

If you are a new mom or know someone who is then this is not one that you wish to miss out on. We cover topics such as

Dr. Lindsey is also running a brand new group to support new mothers - check the link below.

https://vimeo.com/688053211?fbclid=IwAR1lMGe3zXRuuk7ese23eAAP5obbIOe-1Q_vS-SByTLVC5naEbd5fXdwy80

If you feel like you would like support with the complexities of motherhood, then reach out to Dr. Lindsey

https://somersethealth.ca/dr-lindsey-mallais-nd

Join your host Brent Lamborn as he interviews guest Neal Lemery J.D on his book Mentoring Boys to Men:: Climbing Their Own Mountains

Join your host Brent Lamborn as he interviews guest Dr Charlotte Markey on her book The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless

Are your children afraid and anxious? Do these words apply to you as well?

It is no surprise that since the start of Covid, the baseline of anxiety that children hold has increased. The uncertainty of school, the potential of getting sick, not seeing friends or family, feeling isolated, along with other impacts of social media - children are holding a lot. In this interview with Dr. Crist, we explore his book - What to do when you're scared and worried, a guide for kids. Listen in for a whole host of valuable and essential anxiety and fear-reducing tips that not only work for children but can be applied to yourself as well.