Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident...
How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded?
Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the chaos at home.
In each refreshingly honest episode you’ll come away knowing that you have permission to be human, you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
If you've looking for conscious, positive parenting strategies and expert advice on issues like tech/screen time, ADHD, tantrums, teens, toddlers, and more, you’re in the right place. Join our community of parents changing generational patterns for a brighter future! https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/
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Nonviolent Communication for Parents - Sunaina ...
Harsh words and raised voices rarely lead to a positive outcome. In this episode, I talk to Matt and Sunaina Marquez, founders of The Happy Wanders Club, about communicating using Nonviolent Communication. With Nonviolent Communication (NVC) we learn...
59 min
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7 Things You Should Stop Doing In Order to Be a...
So often, as parents, we set aside our own needs and desires to attend to every need and desire of our children. However, is this really what our children really need from us? In this episode, Hunter talks about what we need to let go of to find a...
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REPLAY: How To Talk so LITTLE Kids Will Listen ...
How do you practice Mindful Parenting with little kids? Joanna Faber & Julie King have written the book on it. Their communication lessons have the power to completely transform your relationship with your toddler. *New!* Watch video clips from...
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I can't meditate [301]
How many times have you heard about the benefits of meditation and thought, “I should really try (again).” How many times have you sat down to meditate and thought, “I can’t meditate. I can't clear my mind. It’s just not for me.” In...
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REPLAY: Mothering Ourselves - Iyanla Vanzant [300]
What does it mean “to mother"? How do we mother ourselves? In this very special podcast episode, I talk to Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah’s life coach and best-selling author dedicated to the growth and evolution of human consciousness. Iyanla’s name...
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"I'm still losing it, even though I know how I ...
“I'm still losing it, even though I know how I should respond.” Have you ever been there? In this episode, Hunter explains why we may know all the things we should do/say, but just can’t seem to remember it in the moment and what we need to do...
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REPLAY: The Science of Wellbeing - Dr. Dan Sieg...
How does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how...
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My Partner Has A Different Parenting Style [297]
You may ask yourself, “Do my partner and I need to have a “united front” with our children? Do we need to share the same answers all the time? Do we have to have the same parenting style?” In this episode, Hunter explains why this often is not...
22 min
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REPLAY: Is Your Child Highly Sensitive? - Julie...
Hunter talks to Julie Bjelland about Highly Sensitive Persons. *New!* Watch video clips from this episode on the If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a...
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Is Parenting Instinctual? [295]
Many of us come into parenting with the idea that parenting is “instinctual.” In this episode, Hunter explains why parenting is NOT instinctual. In fact, parenting requires skills, tools, and practices that we need to LEARN. Are you ready to...
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Untigering - Iris Chen [294]
As a child, first generation Chinese American, Iris Chen, author of Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent, was raised in a strict, high expectation house. As her own children began to rebel against her authoritarian...
51 min
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The Truth About Punishment [293]
A lot of people have this very important worry and fear—a question about punishment. I had it too. That question is, “Will my child be wild and undisciplined if I don't use timeouts, if I don't use threats and punishments?” In this episode,...
16 min
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How to Stop Burnout - Gail Gazelle [292]
What does it mean to be resilient? How do you build resilience? Today, Hunter talks to Dr. Gail Gazelle, who is a former hospice physician, a certified mindfulness teacher, a former consultant for the United States Department of Justice, and one of...
53 min
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Myth: Not Enough Time [291]
Do you feel like you don't have enough time? Because a lot of people feel like they don't have enough time. In this episode, Hunter talks about how it is possible to move from this time scarcity thinking, to time wealth thinking. Are you ready to...
16 min
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How To Heal the Mother Wound - Bethany Webster ...
Why is it such a commonly held belief that the more you self-sacrifice, the better of a mother, wife, and person you are? Where did this notion even come from? Why do women feel badly when we set boundaries or take care of our needs? If you’re...
55 min
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Mistake: Going It Alone [289]
We're taught by our culture that parenting SHOULD be instinctual and that we should be independent and be superwoman — able to do everything on our own. In this episode, Hunter explains why parents are not weak for needing alloparents by our side....
16 min
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Parenting Kids With Neurological Differences - ...
Liza Blas, the host of the Very Happy Stories podcast and Empowerment Coach, shares with us her story about raising kids with unique circumstances like chronic illness, neurodiversity, and mental illness. She provides us with valuable guidance by...
59 min
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Is Love Enough? [287]
In this episode, Hunter dives into the question, is love enough? Is love enough to be able to raise happy, healthy, emotionally grounded kids who are confident, and comfortable in their own skin? Are you ready to transform your family life? Get...
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Overcoming Negativity With Vision - Tracy Beerm...
Do you ever feel like life is coming at you? In this episode, I talk to Tracy Beerman, a certified Life Mastery Consultant, founder of One Foot Up, and host of Vision Driven Mom Podcast. During our interview, Tracy gives us strategies for regaining...
55 min
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The Mindful Parenting Manifesto! [285]
In this episode, Hunter explains what it means to be a Mindful Parent; Present, Evolving, Calm, Authentic, and Free. Are you ready to transform your family life? Get on the waitlist for Mindful Parenting! >>
9 min
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How To Prevent Troubled Teen Years - Aaron Huey...
We all just want our kids to be happy and healthy, right? How do we protect them and prepare them for the world? How do we make sure that they don’t face troubled teen years that may follow them into adulthood? Aaron Huey, founder of Fire Mountain...
63 min
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How To Promote Independence - Lenore Skenazy [283]
Do your kids have the opportunity to be independent? Many of us have become so fearful of the world around us, we have drastically limited our children's ability to grow their independence. In this episode, I talk to Lenore Skenazy, author of...
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Help Kids With Self-Regulation - Wynne Kinder [...
What do I do when my child is having big emotions and how do I help my child manage them better? In my conversation with Wynne Kinder, owner and creator of Wellness Works in Schools, Wynne shares effective strategies on how to connect with our kids...
55 min
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What Do Dads Need? - Jason Kreidman [281]
How can you encourage your husband to be more involved and take a more active role in parenting? Jason Kreidman, the founder of Dad University, gives us some powerful advice for getting and keeping your husband engaged. *New!* Watch video clips from...
51 min
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Wow, The Power of Gratefulness Blew My Mind - K...
What does it mean to live gratefully every day? In my conversation with Kristi Nelson, executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, we talk about living a life of gratefulness, the transformative effects of changing perspective, and how to...
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