What happens when two people stop trying to sound like the experts and simply show up as humans?

In this deeply honest conversation, Mussi sits down with Marcie Towle to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to live the Nurtured Heart Approach—not perfectly, but authentically. They talk about messy parenting moments, the power of community, why connection matters even when we're not in crisis, and how returning to ourselves is often the first step toward showing up for others.

This episode isn't about having all the answers. It's about giving ourselves permission to be imperfect, to reset, and to remember that inner wealth is built one real moment at a time. If you've ever felt like everyone else has it together except you, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that vulnerability isn't a weakness—it's where true connection begins.

Connect with Marcie

Website: https://dragonfirecoaching.com/

Email: [email protected] 

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What if lasting change doesn't come from shame or punishment—but from knowing there's nothing fundamentally wrong with you?

In this thought-provoking conversation, Mussi and Coach Abe explore the deeper message of the Nurtured Heart Approach: separating a person's worth from their behavior. They discuss why shame keeps us stuck, how inner worth creates lasting transformation, and what it means to become "unshakable" in parenting, relationships, and everyday life.

If you've ever wondered how to hold boundaries while staying deeply connected, this episode offers a powerful new perspective.

Avraham’s contact information

Phone number: 201-870-1770

Website: coachabel.com 

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In this episode, we welcome back Yocheved Rottenberg — author, IFS therapist, Nurtured Heart Approach trainer, and therapeutic writing facilitator — for a deeply meaningful conversation about healing, inner child work, and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves we may have lost along the way.

Yocheved shares how her work blends therapeutic writing with the Nurtured Heart Approach to help people honor their pain, process their experiences, and move beyond simply understanding their past. Through this powerful approach, we can begin to recognize the resilience, courage, and unique strengths that were present all along.

Together, we explore the journey of meeting our younger selves with compassion, seeing the greatness that existed even in moments of struggle, and learning how our hardest experiences can reveal the incredible person we have become.

A heartfelt conversation about healing, self-discovery, and finding the spark within that was never truly gone.

Yocheved’s information

Guided Journal for Teen Girls: https://a.co/d/0fY2Ee3s

Guided Journal for Mothers: https://a.co/d/0e2vV5Ko 

Yocheved’s Wesbite: https://www.heartscript.org/ 

https://www.writeyourwayhome.com/ 

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What if the greatest harm isn't the broken rule—but the story we attach to it? In this episode, Mussi and returning guest Freddy Mendoza explore how shame, blame, and negative narratives shape our relationships far more than rules or consequences ever could. Through thoughtful stories and practical examples, they discuss what it means to replace punishment with teaching, criticism with curiosity, and judgment with connection. From the "recalculating" wisdom of a GPS to real-life parenting moments, this conversation offers a hopeful, practical framework for raising children—and relating to ourselves and others—with greater trust, clarity, and compassion.

Freddy Mendoza’s contact information: 

[email protected]

Email: [email protected]

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How do we raise resilient, confident kids in an imperfect world?

In this episode, Mussi talks with Keren Eliezer, LSW—social worker, Nurtured Heart Approach trainer, and mother of five—about building strong connections with our children, navigating challenging school systems, and creating the kind of home that helps kids thrive wherever they go.

Keren shares her personal journey with NHA and how she uses it now to shape her home and inspire others. 

Whether you're parenting through everyday challenges or major life transitions, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped with simple, powerful tools.

How do we raise resilient, confident kids in an imperfect world?In this episode, Mussi talks with Keren Eliezer, LSW—social worker, Nurtured Heart Approach trainer, and mother of five—about building strong connections with our children, navigating challenging school systems, and creating the kind of home that helps kids thrive wherever they go.Keren shares her personal journey with NHA and how she uses it now to shape her home and inspire others. Whether you're parenting through everyday challenges or major life transitions, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped with simple, powerful tools.If you want to connect with Keren you can reach her at [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PbXfKnENr/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: @educationalconsultingisrael

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to experience an Inner Wealth Mentoring session?

In this special episode, you'll get an inside look at Mussi Diskin's unique mentoring process as she gently guides a client through an Inner Wealth session. Blending compassionate coaching, meaningful reflection, and a calming guided meditation, this episode offers a firsthand experience of the transformative work that helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom.

Whether you're curious about Inner Wealth Mentoring, considering working with Mussi, or simply looking for inspiration on your own journey of personal growth, this special episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and discover what's possible when you turn inward.

For more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at [email protected] Check out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

Mussi is back this week with Scott Lindstrom to explore the connection with the self. What if the goal isn't fixing behavior, achieving compliance, or becoming someone different—but helping people become more fully themselves?

How do we learn to accept and explore parts of ourselves we spent so many years trying to hide? What do we do when we feel safe enough to be ourselves?

Together, they discuss wholeness, healing, authentic connection. Join Mussi and Scott today as they explore living with their inner light. 

If you want to connect with Scott, you can reach him through email

[email protected]

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What does it mean to be truly attuned in a relationship? In this powerful conversation, Mussi sits down with Scott Lindstrom to explore the heart of the Nurtured Heart Approach and why it has become such a meaningful part of Scott’s life.Together, they revisit the Three Stands, discuss the power of creating meaningful moments in meaningful relationships, and reflect on how self-awareness and personal growth shape the way we connect with others. Scott also shares a deeply personal story of healing, and how the Nurtured Heart Approach helped his experience. A heartfelt conversation about connection, transformation, and bringing out the best in ourselves and the people we love.If you want to connect with Scott, you can reach him through [email protected] more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at [email protected] Check out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

In this conversation, Mussi Diskin and Freddy Mendoza explore the Nurtured Heart Approach through a grounded discussion on parenting, teaching, and discipline. Freddy shares a guiding idea of “softening in order to strengthen,” reflecting on how flexibility and clear boundaries can build more resilient relationships than rigid or punitive control.

Together, they examine how fear-based discipline often leads to compliance or rebellion rather than true learning, and how children internalize messages about who they are through the way adults respond to their behavior. Mussi adds reflections on identity formation in children and the long-term impact of how mistakes are handled.

Through real-life examples—from curfews to classroom rules to everyday parenting moments—they reframe discipline as teaching rather than punishment, emphasizing connection, clarity, and recognizing a child’s inherent greatness even in moments of correction.

The episode offers a practical and thoughtful look at how to guide children in ways that build responsibility, trust, and inner strength without shame or fear.

Freddy Mendoza’s contact information: 

[email protected]

[email protected]

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In this episode, David Burke, Founder and Director of Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center, shares how discovering the Nurtured Heart Approach transformed the way he connects with young people in recovery. Working with adolescents who often come from difficult, traumatic, and challenging backgrounds, David found that the approach offered a powerful new framework for building trust, strengthening relationships, and helping youth recognize their own greatness.

David discusses what it was like to learn a completely different style of communication and why one of the approach's greatest strengths is that it doesn't require people to become someone they're not. 

The conversation also explores the impact of bringing the approach into Serenity Mesa, where it has transformed not only David's leadership but also the way staff engage with and support the youth they serve. From shifting culture to creating more positive interactions, David shares firsthand examples of how focusing on strengths can help young people thrive.

This episode is an inspiring look at the power of authentic connection, the importance of seeing greatness in others, and how a simple shift in approach can create lasting change for both youth and the adults who support them.

For more information about Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center visit their website at www.serenitymesa.com or call their office at 505-877-3644

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