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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Motherhood as a Spiritual Practice - Anne Cushm...
Hunter talks to Anne Cushman about Motherhood as a Spiritual Practice. Parenthood tests us in ways that we never anticipated, making it like a spiritual practice for unprecedented growth and change. Today’s guest, author and meditation teacher Anne...
55 min
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Equality At Home - Darcy Lockman [173]
Hunter talks to Darcy Lockman about Equality At Home. Do you feel like the drudge work of raising a family and running a household defaults to you—the woman in the relationship? Even though dads are more involved than they used to be, the...
52 min
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Sexuality Series: How To Feel Balanced Hormonal...
Hunter talks to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack about How To Feel Balanced Hormonally. Do you know much about your period and your hormonal cycle? I’ve been learning more recently and… wow! In this episode of the podcast I talk to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a...
55 min
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My Silent Retreat - Oren Sofer & Hunter Clarke-...
Hunter talks to Oren Sofer about My Silent Retreat. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It takes time for our bodies and minds to “detox” from our distracted lives. 2. We are often doing (checking the phone, checking of the list,...
64 min
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How To Help Kids Who Worry - Gail Silver [170]
Hunter talks to Gail Silver about How To Help Kids Who Worry. When it came time for her friends to arrive at her birthday party, Bea started to worry and the “what if’s” just kept piling up. That’s the basis for the new picture book by Gail...
55 min
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[On-Air Coaching] How To Enforce Rules Mindfull...
Hunter talks to Alicia about How To Enforce Rules Mindfully. What do you do when you have a child who is pushing the boundaries? How do you enforce the rules mindfully? This is what I talked about with Alicia, a nurse and mom of three. She says, “We...
56 min
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How To Be Fully Alive - Cara Bradley [168]
Hunter talks to Cara Bradley about How To Be Fully Alive. Do you remember the last time you felt fully alive? My guest, Cara Bradley, describes this state as, “open, clear, bright, content.” This is, in fact, our natural state just underneath the...
54 min
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Mothering Ourselves - Iyanla Vanzant [167]
Hunter talks to Iyanla Vanzant about Mothering Ourselves. 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...
57 min
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Real World Self-Compassion - Carla Naumburg [166]
Hunter talks to Carla Naumburg about Real World Self-Compassion. Maybe it’s the American narrative around “tough love,” or maybe it’s our authoritarian upbringing, but regardless the source, we are really good at being really hard on...
65 min
435
Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image - Eliza Kings...
Hunter talks to Eliza Kingsford about Kids' Healthy Eating & Body Image. A huge number of kids today are hooked on processed foods and it has an impact on their systems and their body image. How does this happen? We’re all overstimulated and...
55 min
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Let's Talk About Sex - Mike Domitrz [164]
Hunter talks to Mike Domitrz about Let's Talk About Sex. Mike Domitrz is founder and Executive Director of The DATE SAFE Project, the nation’s leading organization for creating healthier dating environments and raising awareness on issues...
61 min
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The Gift of Failure - Jessica Lahey [163]
Hunter talks to Jessica Lahey about The Gift of Failure. It feels like we’re under pressure from the world to have everything go as well for our kids as possible. We want them to “succeed,” so we direct them on what to do and how to do...
61 min
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Help Children Master Their Emotions - Anna Seew...
Hunter talks to Anna Seewald about Help Children Master Their Emotions. Children need to master their emotions. How can we, as parents, create emotional safety for them to express their feelings without fear? How can we listen to their feelings,...
61 min
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Create Work-Life Balance - Lauren Golden [161]
Hunter talks to Lauren Golden about Create Work-Life Balance. It feels like women are being pulled between two polarizing points. First, we’re told to “lean in” and put our all our energy into work to get ahead. Then, we’re guilted for not...
51 min
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How To Reclaim Your Time - Hunter Clarke-Fields...
Hunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time. Are you in “time poverty”? Chances are, yes. Everywhere I look I see people rushing and stressed. We all want more hours in the day. Sometimes it’s the wealthiest families who have the least time....
38 min
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Sexuality Series: Talking to Kids About Sexuali...
Hunter talks to Amy Lang about Talking to Kids About Sexuality. How do we talk to our kids about their bodies and sex?!? This topic is SO important, not just for their emotional well-being, but also their safety as they grow. So I brought on Amy Lang...
51 min
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[On Air Coaching] How To Deal with MIL Challeng...
Hunter talks about How To Deal with MIL Challenges. Does your mother-in-law interfere with your parenting? Does she buy your child too many gifts that you just don’t want? My Mindful Parenting student Amy has been dealing with all that and more with...
59 min
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Simplify in the Family - Denaye Barahona [157]
Hunter talks to Denaye Barahona about Simplify in the Family. Do you ever feel like your stuff is stressing you out? Well, you’re right. Our stuff is taking a toll on our mental health and on our parenting. Today’s guest, Denaye Barahona of Simple...
50 min
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Simplify in a Colorful Way - Jeannie Stith-Mawh...
Hunter talks to Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney about Simplify in a Colorful Way. I had just gone out on a date night with my husband Bill a few years ago, and I talked to my new(ish) neighbor and friend about it the next day. She looked so put together, and...
54 min
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Mid-Winter Survival - Carla Naumburg [155]
Wishing you done the dark days of winter? Do you feel exhausted and stuck in a rut? Hunter talks to recurring guest, Carla Naumburg, about skillful ways to feel grounded and content even when winter feels like it’s lasting forever. Find out more...
56 min
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Conscious Connection - Leanne Kabat [154]
Hunter talks to Leanne Kabat about Conscious Connection. What would you do if you found out you only had five years to live? How would that change everything? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We get to decide who we want to be in this...
55 min
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How To Be a Happier Parent - KJ Dell’Antonia [153]
Hunter talks to KJ Dell’Antonia about How To Be a Happier Parent. Find yourself constantly irritable? Wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? That’s the place my guest, author KJ Dell’Antonia found herself in. So she set out to find the...
56 min
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How to Talk to Kids - Oren Jay Sofer [152]
Hunter talks to Oren Jay Sofer about How to Talk to Kids. What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when talking to kids? When communicating in general? In this episode, I talk to Oren Jay Sofer, author of the new book, Say What You Mean, which brings...
54 min
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How To Discipline - Hunter Clarke-Fields [151]
Hunter talks about How To Discipline. Studies show that spanking, yelling, and threatening are all ineffective parenting tools — causing more resistance in your children. So what do we do? How do we regulate our childrens’ behavior? How do we...
29 min
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How to Manage Kids' Anger - Dr. Laurie Hollman ...
Hunter talks to Dr. Laurie Hollman about How to Manage Kids' Anger. When our kids are angry — whether they’re a little one having tantrums, or an older child lashing out — it’s hugely distressing for us as parents. What’s wrong with our...
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