In this episode, Ava dives into a topic that has been percolating for a while—the philosophy of the "natural parent" and how deeply held beliefs shape not just our parenting but our entire reality.

This isn't just about parenting; it's about the way we form beliefs in natural health, medicine, and beyond—and how those beliefs interact with our nervous system and sense of self.

Chapter markers: 

00:00 Introduction and why is a functional philosophy so important?

05:30 The natural parent fallacy 

16:30 Some ideals of natural parenting don’t actually fit into the context anymore

19:13 Shifting from natural to functional 

21:00 Practical ideas to support our refining of our perspective 

27:24 Trusting yourself, trusting the world and the importance of having space to process our experience

29:51 Parenting is a practice not a philosophy or a set of rules 

31:47 Conclusion & thank you for listening. 

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