The Parenting Wisdom

In this episode, I address a common fear many parents have—the worry that they are going to mess up their kids. This belief is rooted in false assumptions about the nature of children and mental health.

I take a deep dive into these assumptions, breaking them down and offering alternative perspectives that can bring more freedom to our parenting journey. By shifting our mindset, we can learn to trust our kids, recognize their resilience, and understand that they can handle adversity—even when it comes from us.

Their mental health is shaped by much more than whether or not we "traumatize" them. Join me as I explore a broader, more empowering view of parenting—one that helps us release unnecessary guilt and embrace our role with confidence.

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Parenting is a beautifully messy, ever-changing journey. In this episode, I sit down with Siri Baruc Thornton, a multifaceted creative and healer, to explore how we can embrace the uncertainty of parenting with love, authenticity, and grace.

Siri shares her insights on:
✅ How we are growing alongside our kids—nobody has it all figured out
✅ The importance of self-compassion in parenting
✅ Trusting that our kids are on their own journey
✅ Why we don’t need to control everything—life unfolds in its own way
✅ Leading with love and presence instead of perfection

Whether through her work in Reiki, Akashic Records, Mountain Breathwork, or creative expression, Siri helps others reconnect with joy, alignment, and their innate power. Her wisdom is a reminder that parenting isn’t about getting everything “right”—it’s about showing up with love for ourselves and our children.

About Siri Baruc Thornton

Siri is the host of The Authentic Creative podcast, a Reiki Master, an Akashic Record Reader, and a transformational guide with over 26 years of experience. She offers private healing sessions, group certifications, and immersive retreats, helping others expand their capacity to feel good.

📖 Her upcoming book: The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good

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In this episode of Parenting Wisdom, I sit down with Hunter Clarke-Fields, host of the Mindful Mama Podcast, global speaker, mindfulness meditation teacher, and #1 bestselling author of Raising Good Humans and Raising Good Humans Every Day. Hunter has over 20 years of experience teaching mindfulness and mindful parenting to hundreds of thousands of parents worldwide.

Together, we explore the messy, beautiful journey of mindful parenting—how practicing presence, self-regulation, and awareness not only helps us become calmer parents but also raises children who grow into responsible, compassionate adults.

We discuss:

✨ How mindfulness in parenting enhances our presence and appreciation for everyday moments.
✨ The importance of slowing down, doing less, and having less—and why this benefits both parents and kids.
✨ Why real growth and development happen through free, unsupervised play and the state of flow.
✨ How to balance letting kids be kids while also preparing them to become responsible, contributing adults.
✨ Embracing the messiness of parenting—letting go of perfection and allowing space for real growth.

Hunter’s insights remind us that parenting isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about being present, learning, and growing alongside our children.

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Resources & Links:

🔹 Connect with Hunter Clarke-Fields:
About Hunter | Mindful Mama Podcast
🔹 Check out her books: Raising Good Humans & Raising Good Humans Every Day
🔹 Learn more about the Mindful Parenting Course & Teacher Training

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In this episode of Parenting Wisdom, I sit down with Jodi Kahn, a breakthrough coach, healer, and expert in health transformation and conscious living. Jodi is an observant Jew, a mother of three grown children, and a passionate advocate for integrating tradition, spirituality, and mindfulness into everyday life.

We explore how parents can instill values in their children by living them, how to create a home where tradition fosters connection rather than restriction, and how family rituals can help kids develop a sense of meaning, responsibility, and belonging. Jodi also shares insights from her work as a certified somatic coach, social worker, and trauma-informed practitioner, offering practical strategies for parenting with presence, resilience, and confidence.

If you're looking for ways to strengthen your family’s emotional and spiritual foundation while also supporting each child’s uniqueness, this episode is for you!

What We Cover in This Episode:

✔️ The balance between tradition and individuality in parenting
 ✔️ How we pass down values by embodying them, not just teaching them
 ✔️ The power of family rituals in fostering connection and resilience
✔️ Why structure and meaning are essential for children’s emotional well-being
✔️ The role of mindfulness and nervous system regulation in parenting
✔️ How Jodi helps clients break through personal blocks and create lasting transformation
✔️ An inside look at Jodi’s upcoming podcast, The Hug

About Jodi Kahn:

Jodi Kahn is a breakthrough coach and healer who specializes in guiding individuals toward deep transformation. With degrees from Brandeis University (B.S. Psychology) and Columbia University (M.S.W.), along with certifications in health and trauma-informed somatic coaching, Jodi brings a holistic, body-based approach to personal growth.

She offers one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and keynote speaking engagements, helping people integrate healing at the root level. Her new podcast, The Hug, launching later this spring, will dive deeper into themes of self-growth, healing, and connection.

Resources & Links:

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Instagram: @jodikahn_health

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In this solo episode, we explore the unintended consequences of modern parenting, particularly the risk of overprotection. We discuss how resilience is built through overcoming challenges, not by avoiding them. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, and personal experiences, this episode challenges parents to strike a balance between nurturing and allowing their children to develop emotional strength.

Key Topics Covered:

• The shift in parenting philosophies: from neglecting emotions to overcorrecting with overprotection.
• The dangers of over-pathologizing normal childhood emotions.
• Differentiating between "Big T" and "small t" trauma (Gabor Maté).
• Why adversity, when properly managed, is essential for resilience.
• The contrast between pleasure and meaning in long-term happiness (Jonathan Haidt).
• The role of responsibility and sacrifice in building a meaningful life (Jordan Peterson).
• The concept of post-traumatic growth and how struggles can lead to wisdom and gratitude.

Key Takeaways:

• Protecting children from all hardship leaves them emotionally fragile.
• Therapy and self-awareness are important, but labeling all struggles as trauma can be counterproductive.
• Encouraging independence, responsibility, and long-term thinking fosters resilience.
• Meaning and responsibility, rather than comfort, lead to genuine happiness.
• Parents should aim for a balanced approach: providing both security and opportunities for challenge.

Practical Parenting Strategies:

1. Balance Safety and Challenge – Give kids age-appropriate independence while maintaining a secure base.
2. Normalize Struggles – Teach kids that setbacks and difficulties are part of growth, not failures.
3. Encourage Meaning Over Instant Gratification – Foster a mindset of long-term fulfillment rather than short-term pleasure.
4. Help Kids Process Experiences Constructively – Use storytelling and reflection techniques to help children build resilience.
5. Foster Responsibility – Assign responsibilities that allow children to contribute meaningfully to their environment.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier
• The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
• 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel

Final Thought:

Rather than shielding children from all difficulties, we should equip them to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Strength, resilience, and lasting happiness come not from avoiding hardship, but from learning how to overcome it.

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In this episode, I sit down with Anat Zuria, an acclaimed Israeli filmmaker and deep thinker, to explore a significant factor in the maternal mental health crisis overwhelming American mothers today—unrealistic expectations. We discuss the harmful narratives and societal pressures that leave mothers feeling inadequate and burned out, and Anat offers a powerful antidote: realistic compassion. While compassion is essential, she emphasizes that it must exist within a framework of realistic, sustainable expectations for mothers.

About Anat Zuria

Anat Zuria is a celebrated film writer and director, known for bringing deeply personal and thought-provoking stories to the screen. Her award-winning documentaries, including Purity and Black Bus, explore identity, faith, gender, and cultural dynamics, sparking meaningful global conversations.

Now, Anat is turning her lens toward one of today’s most urgent issues—America’s maternal mental health crisis. In collaboration with Emmy-winning sound editor Lidia Tamplenizza, she is developing Women Under the Influence, a documentary examining how societal structures and expectations contribute to the struggles of modern mothers. Inspired by the 2024 U.S. Surgeon General’s report, which revealed that 41% of parents feel "too stressed to function," the film brings together voices from families, healthcare professionals, social scientists, and policymakers to create a comprehensive portrait of contemporary motherhood in America.

Beyond filmmaking, Anat is a deep thinker and facilitator, integrating insights from Buddhism, Taoism, and her own lived experiences. I first met her through a women’s circle she facilitated with her daughter, where her profound understanding of parenting, spirituality, and personal transformation immediately stood out.

Join us as we challenge harmful myths, redefine self-compassion, and explore how mothers can find freedom through realistic expectations.

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In this episode, I interview Claudia Noriega-Bernstein as we discuss the secrets to building and maintaining a strong, lasting bond with our children. Claudia, a mother of three adult daughters, shares how she cultivated an extraordinary relationship with them while fostering a deep connection between them as sisters.

She opens up about her approach to discipline, the core values that guided her parenting, and how stepping into her role as a strong leader allowed her daughters to grow into independent, balanced, and successful women.

Claudia Noriega-Bernstein is a renowned artist, writer, philanthropist, mentor, and Inner Abundance Coach dedicated to helping women break free from fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs so they can step into their confidence, abundance, and personal power—creating a life they truly love. Through mindset shifts, personal growth, and transformative coaching, she equips women with the tools to manifest abundance and align with their highest potential.

With a background in journalism, Claudia has worked for magazines and television in both South America and the United States, covering topics ranging from parenting, forgiveness, and personal growth to political issues. Her passion for empowering women led her to author Brighter Days: 88 Most Important Lessons Learned in Life for Women Who Want to Increase Their Confidence, Resilience, and Courage, a book she dedicated to her three daughters after her third cancer diagnosis.

She has also published multiple journals and books aimed at fostering self-growth and gratitude, including:

• I AM – My Gratitude Journal (currently used in magnet schools)

• I DON’T SHRINK TO FIT (an abundance journal for women, available in English and Spanish)

• MY ABUNDANCE JOURNAL, Mind, Set, Go (a journal for men)

In addition, Claudia is the creator of the Valentina and Her White Elephant series, a collection of children’s books designed to provide parents, teachers, and caregivers with tools to navigate difficult conversations about topics such as grief, divorce, and secrets. The series is available in both English and Spanish on Amazon and her website.

As part of her mission to help women reclaim their power, Claudia hosts women’s retreats twice a year in Las Vegas, Nevada. These retreats offer a transformative experience where women explore manifestation, limiting beliefs, and inner abundance while working one-on-one with Claudia to break through obstacles, find motivation, and reconnect with their purpose.

She is currently developing an online training program on abundance and manifesting, expanding her reach to empower even more women globally.

Claudia lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her family and three beloved dogs, Moo, Boyfriend, and Bianca. In her free time, she enjoys painting, sculpting, and traveling—pursuits that fuel her creativity and passion for life.

For more information about Claudia, her books, coaching, and upcoming retreats, visit claudianoriegabernstein.com.

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In this episode, we explore thespiritual journey of parenting—how raising children is also an opportunity for our own growth and evolution. Every experience we go through serves a purpose, and sometimes, it is through feeling lost that we begin to truly find ourselves.

Growth is always happening, even when it’s not immediately visible. Just like nature, much of our transformation takes place beneath the surface. As we evolve, the way we engage with others shifts because we can only give what we hold within ourselves. This is why embracing change is so essential—by staying open and curious, we allow ourselves to grow alongside our children. Questioning our beliefs and expectations, especially about parenting, helps us remain fluid and adaptable, recognizing that our children’s journeys are uniquely their own.

Being present and mindful is a powerful tool in both parenting and life. The only moment we truly have isnow, and by using our senses—touch, smell, and feel—we can fully embrace and appreciate what is in front of us. Parenting from a place of trust and openness allows us to meet our children ateye and heart level, respecting their intuition and wisdom from an early age. It’s a delicate balance betweenaccepting who they are while also challenging them to grow, helping them navigate life’s inevitable challenges as opportunities for transformation.

Boundaries play a crucial role in this process. They are not rigid rules butflexible, evolving guidelines that help children develop a strong sense of self. Encouraging them to listen to their emotions and bodily signals empowers them to make healthy decisions and establish their own boundaries. At the same time, as parents, we must recognize when we need support, allowing ourselves to rest and recharge so we can continue to create a safe and nurturing environment for our children.

At the heart of it all, life is meant to be enjoyed.The more we embrace joy, trust, and love, the more life gives it back to us. So let’s not take ourselves too seriously—let’s embrace the journey, knowing that we are growing just as much as our children are.

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In this solo episode, I explore the growing mental health crisis among children and argue that a key reason behind it is the loss of meaning in our society. Without a strong sense of purpose, identity, and connection, our kids are struggling more than ever.

Tune in to learn why this is happening and, more importantly, what we can do as parents to help our children build a life filled with meaning, resilience, and fulfillment.

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🎙️ The Parenting Wisdom Podcast – Trailer

Host: Efrat Amira | Parenting Coach & Lifelong Learner

Welcome to The Parenting Wisdom Podcast! Parenting today comes with an overwhelming amount of advice—experts, influencers, and endless information—yet many parents still feel lost, and children are struggling more than ever. So, what are we missing?

In this podcast, I, Efrat Amira, a parenting coach and lifelong learner, take a step back to explore the bigger questions about parenting:

• What is the deeper meaning behind raising children?
• What is our true role in their lives?
• How can we prepare them for an unpredictable future?

To find answers, we’ll dive into philosophical, sociological, and theological ideas, uncovering the roots of our society’s moral values and exploring where we want to go. We’ll also combine these perspectives with modern science, including the latest understanding of the human mind and nervous system, to help us raise strong, resilient, and fulfilled children.

Join me every Wednesday for solo episodes and expert interviews as we reconnect with the wisdom, purpose, and meaning behind parenting.

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