Today on the podcast we discuss *FOUR* simple but stigma’d statements that can lead to wisdom, as well one of our favorite Upbringing Empowerments: We Parent Side By Side. It’s easier said than done to navigate conflicts alongside our kids, but we discuss how and why it’s well worth the effort. We laugh, we cry, we lean in. Join us!

Today’s episode is supported by Primary, a baby and children's clothing brand offering quality-made, gender-neutral basics. Primary’s rainbow color wheel of simple basics is ethically manufactured and OEKO-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning it’s free from harmful chemicals. Support Upbringing by visiting www.Primary.com and stop by our Partner’s page: www.upbringing.co/partners. 

Relevant links: Louise Penny Gamache Series, Our Empowerments 

This week’s post-show Lullabyebye: I Want It That Way, by The Backstreet Boys (sung by Hannah)
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Today on the podcast we speak with Liz Wolfe- health and wellness writer, award-winning podcaster and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP). Liz authored the Wall Street Journal best-seller Eat The Yolks and created the Purely Primal Skincare Guide. She recently ended an 8 year, 400 episode run as co-host of the award winning Balanced Bites podcast, and is co-creator of the online community Babymaking and Beyond.

We loved connecting with Liz about why it’s ok to not be ok, how we can become more empowered about our our wellness, the gifts of therapy, and the hard but beautiful lessons we’re meant to learn as parents. You can learn more about Liz at www.realfoodliz.com, www.babymakingandbeyond.com or on Instagram at @realfoodliz.

This episode is supported by Daughter of the Land- a skincare line created using clean, organic, fair-trade ingredients and created with sustainability in mind. Support Upbringing by visiting www.daughteroftheland.com or our website’s Partners page to learn more!

Relevant links: 

Babymaking and Beyond, Eat The Yolks, Balanced Bites Podcast, Enneagram 6, Thich Nhat Hanh quote, Hand in Hand Parenting, The Gottman Institute

Lullabyebye: You Got It by Roy Orbison, Tom Petty & Jeff Lynne (sung by Hannah)
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Today on the podcast we sit down with vino and a box of kleenex to twintalk one of the hardest days we’ve had in a while. The perfect day, in fact, to explore this vital Empowerment and our beliefs behind it. 

We laugh, we cry, we lean in. Join us!

This episode is supported by The Rajah Press, an online boutique that celebrates life's adventures through fine jewelry. Visit www.therajahpress.com and enter code Upbringing for 15% off your order.

Relevant links: The Guest House, by Rumi, Our Empowerments 

This week’s post-show Lullabyebye: À Primeira Vista, by Chico César (sung by Kelty)
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Today on the podcast we speak with Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of barre3—  a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. 

We connect about Sadie’s communal upbringing, the power of word choice, how we can inspire our kids to honor their personal truths, what is even better than getting results, and insights on how Sadie’s children (ages 13 & 15) have been catalysts for profound personal growth. You can learn more about Sadie at www.barre3.com or on instagram at @sadielincoln.

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Relevant links: Barre3, Free Solo movie, Stone Adventures, META / Hakomi training

This week’s post-show Lullabyebye: The Promise by When In Rome (sung by Hannah)
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Today we explore the power of Spring Break- how getting in touch with our inner voice and personal needs is not just responsible and productive but waaay more FUN than feeling like a slave to ourselves/The Man/life. We discuss how the privilege of taking a break can be tricky, as we’re the only ones that can actually give ourselves that permission... We have the power!

Speaking of Spring Breaks, we’re gonna gratefully take one from the podcast. Though we’ll miss our weekly rants and raves, we’re excited to explore some fresh content with you soon. In the meantime, we want YOU to take a break from something routine, too. What can you blow off? How can you indulge? When works to change something up to suit your needs? You’ve got this.

Today’s episode is supported by Tradlands. High-quality, sustainably-crafted essentials for women, inspired by classic menswear. Visit www.tradlands.com and enter code Upbringing15 for 15% off your purchase. Visit our Partners Page to learn more! 

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Today on the podcast we speak with A-Lan Holt- acclaimed poet, playwright and professor. We connect about:

• Approaching parenting as a form of self-actualization
• The ways to be softened by, instead of hardened by challenges - thinking of parenting as a process of cleaning up the mess, thereby supporting us and our kids
• The idea of transforming curses into cures -- that just beyond the pain is something useful
• How showing up and just sitting though whatever meets us at that moment is a superpower
• The power of chosen, intentional family
• Why our stories are worth remembering and worth being present to - the ways in which we can powerfully shape the narrative as storytellers
• The relationship of imbalance between men and women in the cultural conversation around parenting
• How to take shame away from being in service to ourselves-- also known as the quickest way to dismantle the patriarchy
• That growing up has more to do with saying yes to a call that deserves a response
• How to let your creativity (and child!) be what it wants in the world
• Why it’s not about making “good art”, but about making markings along the wayHow we can all strive to make love out of messy situations

Relevant links: Issa Rae, Stanford’s Institute for Diversity in the Arts, Moonwork

This episode is supported by Daughter of the Land -- a skincare line defined by simplicity, authenticity and purpose. Learn more about Daughter of the Land and support Upbringing by visiting today’s show notes or our Partner’s page.

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM.

We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.

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Today on the podcast we speak with A-Lan Holt- acclaimed poet, playwright and professor. We connect about:

• Approaching parenting as a form of self-actualization
• The ways to be softened by, instead of hardened by challenges - thinking of parenting as a process of cleaning up the mess, thereby supporting us and our kids
• The idea of transforming curses into cures -- that just beyond the pain is something useful
• How showing up and just sitting though whatever meets us at that moment is a superpower
• The power of chosen, intentional family
• Why our stories are worth remembering and worth being present to - the ways in which we can powerfully shape the narrative as storytellers
• The relationship of imbalance between men and women in the cultural conversation around parenting
• How to take shame away from being in service to ourselves-- also known as the quickest way to dismantle the patriarchy
• That growing up has more to do with saying yes to a call that deserves a response
• How to let your creativity (and child!) be what it wants in the world
• Why it’s not about making “good art”, but about making markings along the way
• How we can all strive to make love out of messy situations

Relevant links: Issa Rae, Stanford’s Institute for Diversity in the Arts, Moonwork

This episode is supported by Daughter of the Land -- a skincare line defined by simplicity, authenticity and purpose. Learn more about Daughter of the Land and support Upbringing by visiting today’s show notes or our Partner’s page.

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM.

We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.

Email us: [email protected]
Follow UpBringing on:
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Today we explore the power of circling back- how re-approaching a challenge with our kids AFTER the fact can magically prevent recurrence, improve how we ALL feel and nurture our growing relationship. We discuss ways we use circling back as a powerful tool- an opportunity to debrief, apologize, reflect, problem solve, learn and understand one another better. We have the power!

Note- the AUDIO from that happy hour is what you’ll be hearing here today. You may prefer podcasts, but we’d actually recommend watching these Friday Empowerment episodes on Youtube or our website as they were intended!  

Today’s episode is supported by Jackalo, organic and sustainable play clothes strong enough for active kids. Not only are Jackalo’s European-made pants and jumpsuits crazy durable, but they support a culture of repair and reuse. Every item is returnable for an upcycling discount on the next purchase! Visit www.hellojackalo.com to browse their incredible kid and adult collections, and use code UPBRINGING at checkout for 20% off your order. 

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM.

We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.

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The two of us banter on about:

• How compassionate listening can transform an interaction.
• The art of apologizing and all of it’s passive aggressive half steps.
• How we can channel our inner tree to stay… well, rooted.
• Internal knots and how to tend to them.
• 3 sentences for when we are suffering.
• All the ways we can start over when we’re struggling.

Learn more about Thích Nhất Hạnh by visiting www.plumvillage.org.

Relevant links: The Making of a Therapist, Wired For Love

This episode is supported by The Rajah Press, an online boutique that celebrates life's adventures through fine jewelry. Visit www.therajahpress.com and enter code Upbringing for 15% off your order.

Perfect graphic titling by master pixel, image, type, and pottery master Mary of Making Type / @makingtype.

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM. We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.

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Today we explore the power of tone- how the voice we use can either elevate or escalate a tough situation with our kids, not to mention influence how we all feel about one another. We chat ways we’re trying to use tone as a tool- an attitude adjuster and magical scene-setter when the shit hits the fan. We have the power!

Note- the AUDIO from that happy hour is what you’ll be hearing here today. You may prefer podcasts, but we’d actually recommend watching these Friday Empowerment episodes on Youtube or our website as they were intended!  

Today’s episode is supported by Earth Mama Organics; natural and organic herbal products for the magical and manic journey of motherhood; from pregnancy to postpartum to baby to breastfeeding + beyond. Support Upbringing by visiting www.earthmamaorganics.com and enter code UPBRINGING20 for 20% off your purchase. Stop by our Partner’s page for more info: www.upbringing.co/partners.

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! Watch our Empowerment Happy Hour Conversations on our Videos Page or on Youtube. Submit your Dear Upbringing challenges via email or DM.

We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together.

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