Welcome to the after-show where we take some time to twin talk the favorite moments of our convo and find ways to apply this newfound wisdom to our parenting experience.

We loved chatting with Gretchen Jones, intuitive business advisor and sartorial inspiration. In the after-show discuss:

• How we can look at failure as valuable feedback, not a reflection on our worth
• The work of redefining success as a process of becoming, not a fixed state or vague goal
• Why we should bravely ask the questions that challenge our way of doing things 

Learn more about Gretchen at www.gretchenjones.co. Dive into her philosophy and approach, her upcoming speaking and workshop engagements, her critical conversations podcast and how you can book a consultation. Find her on instagram: @gretchenjones where you can delight in her sustainable fashion adventures and stay up to date on the events and talented guests she’ll be sharing Critical Conversations with via her podcast. We’ll be one of them!

This episode is supported by ARQ, a beautiful and durable clothing line for kids and mothers that is produced sustainably and ethically in the USA. Visit www.shoparq.com and enter code UPBRINGING for 15% off your purchase. Learn more on the partners page of our website: www.upbringing.co/partners

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.

Gretchen Jones, intuitive business advisor and sartorial inspiration connects with us about:

• The power of “leaning in” as an active practice of listening for messages and opening doors for yourself that were there all along.
• The ways in which we become powerful through personal expression as we embrace and embody what FEELS GOOD.
• The similarities between bringing a child or bringing creative work into the world.
• How living with intention is about choosing active, mindful living over passive, reactive living.
• Why alignment is the opposite of “choking” our dreams into existence
• That letting go of our egos can be the difference between gratitude and struggle
• How asking WHY can create a life that is more effortless than effort-full.
• Intuition (trust) vs. instinct (fear).
• Why there is no failure, only feedback.
• The power of analyzing our attachments to certain outcomes in our lives. 
• Why intentional dissociation is valuable: less as a survival tactic, more as a magical tool.
• The critical responsibility all creatives and parents face as participants in society.
• Why we should be asking ourselves questions that challenge our way of doing things!
• How raising fluid, flexible, intuitive, critical-thinking children is the key to a kinder, looser, easier, collaborative world.

Stick around at the end of the conversation for our After Show, where we twintalk our favorite moments and reflect from a parenting perspective!

Learn more about Gretchen at www.gretchenjones.co. Dive into her philosophy and approach, her upcoming speaking and workshop engagements, her critical conversations podcast and how you can book a consultation. Find her on instagram: @gretchen_jones where you can delight in her sustainable fashion adventures and stay up to date on the events and talented guests she’ll be sharing Critical Conversations with via her podcast. We’ll be one of them!

Relevant links: Neurolinguistic Programming, Growth vs Fixed Mindset

This episode is supported by ARQ, a beautiful and durable clothing line for kids and mothers that is produced sustainably and ethically in the USA. Visit www.shoparq.com and enter code UPBRINGING for 15% off your purchase. Learn more on the partners page of our website: www.upbringing.co/partners

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. 

Today we rant and riff about our 12 Empowerments. Future Friday empowerments will feature Dear Upbringing and The Power Of episodes, but this final introduction was created in the hopes of better explaining the what, why and how of Upbringing’s philosophy and approach. 

Let’s show up and grow up!

This episode is supported by Revival Rugs, a company that ethically sources beautiful, one-of-a-kind vintage rugs from Turkey. Support Upbringing by visiting www.revivalrugs.com or our website’s Partners page to learn more! 

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 feature Big Magic, written by the incomparable heart-warmer / spirit-challenger, Elizabeth Gilbert!
We banter all about:
· The magical jewels hidden in each of us, made real by becoming a parent
· How to comfortably co-exist with fear
· Our desire to separate our genius (or lack thereof)  from our sense of self and worth
· The super power that is the “arrogance of belonging”
· A way to think of parenting as a devotional path to stay true to 
· How to embrace the grand paradox of our work being both everything and nothing
· Looking at your lot in life as a tasty shit sandwich
· The ways in which we can meet our destiny with good cheer and curiosity instead of martyrdom
· The ever-powerful reminder to fucking LIGHTEN UP. Seriously. Or not seriously, rather.

Learn more about Elizabeth Gilbert and her book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by visiting her website www.elizabethgilbert.com and follow her magical life on Instagram @elizabeth_gilbert_writer.

This episode is supported by Modern Macramé, a one stop shop honoring the timeless art of woven craft -- from vintage items to do it yourself projects. Visit modernmacrame.com and enter code UPBRINGING15 for 15% off. Visit our Partners Page to learn more!

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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Facebook: @jointheupbringing
And: Youtube

Today we rant and riff about: 

· Our Empowerment / Dear Upbringing happy hour episodes plan
· The 4 powers we channel to approach every challenge with our kids
· The tongue-twisting nature of hierarchical parenting
· The ways in which RESPECT, CONNECT, SOLVE and TRUST help us all grow up

· Excitement to chat about the Empowerments next Friday!

Let’s show up and grow up!

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!

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 website or Youtube and 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:
Instagram: @up_bringing
Facebook: @jointheupbringing
And: Youtube

Singer-songwriter Alela Diane is on the podcast today! We connect about:
· Her tour experience and the importance of creating time away from your life as a parent
· How the unpredictability of the predictable grind is one of the hardest parts of parenting
· The power of mindfully paying attention to and absorbing the good moments
· Why walking meditations are vital for the creative spirit
· How we can all seek to redefine productivity as parents
· The pressure women can feel to appear unaltered by motherhood
· The magic of lullabies and co-ownership of music with our kids
· Why questioning ourselves and our fears is the key to conscious parenting
· How to embrace and celebrate the changes in our lives, bodies and spirits

Learn more about Alela and her album Cusp by visiting her website aleladiane.com and follow her travels, life and music-making on Instagram @aleladiane.

Here is the Telegraph Article about lullabies!

This episode is supported by S.W. Basics, a natural skincare line, keepin’ it simple with 5 ingredients or less. Visit www.swbasics.com and save 15% w/ discount code: Upbringing. Learn more on the partners page of our website: www.upbringing.co/partners

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.

Visit our website: www.Upbringing.co
Email us: [email protected]

Follow UpBringing on:
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001 · Welcome · A Brief Introduction

Welcome to Upbringing! Today, we briefly introduce ourselves and our mission, describing the podcast that will debut this winter. Let’s show up and grow up!

It’d mean the world if you would share the Upbringing podcast with your besties, as well as rate and review us on Itunes so others can find us more easily.

Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter so you’re in the loop to learn about our official launch this winter.Let’s show up and grow up!

Watch our Dear Upbringing Happy Hour Conversations on IGTV or Youtube.

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.

Visit our website: www.Upbringing.co

Email us: [email protected]

Follow UpBringing on:
Instagram: @up_bringing
Facebook: @jointheupbringing
And: Youtube

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Upbringing is a podcast and video series that empowers creative mothers to grow up alongside their kids with awareness, grace and purpose.

We’re Hannah & Kelty- twins, mothers and works in progress. We’re here to help you get comfortable with the most uncomfortable aspects of parenting! We believe that THIS is where the real growth lies- the hard stuff is actually the good stuff. Let’s show up and grow up!