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Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! Do you ever feel like you work all day as a mom, but no one sees what you do? Brandy Ferner took a picture that went viral of a mom separated from the rest of her party at a restaurant, taking care of the baby. For hours, no one in this mom's party stepped in to let her enjoy being part of the group. Takeaways:   As a society, we are not supporting moms We have a hard time asking for help & others don’t see we need it Why we need to question the relentless, unseen tasks of motherhood Brandy Ferner is a mother of two, an author, a blogger, and host of the Adult Conversation Podcast, bringing LOLs and real talk about motherhood to moms everywhere. Her novel Adult Conversation comes out in May 2020. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart,

Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! What would you do if you realized that life was short and we don’t necessarily have much time? That’s what happened to my podcast guest, Satya Scainetti after watching the towers fall in NY on September 11th. She left it all behind to go on a spiritual quest that would lead to a successful business. Hear how she balances a full life with motherhood. Takeaways:  How to model compassion for our kids “The paths are many, the truth is one.” It takes support to show up for both the world and our families well. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe! Join the Mindful Pare

Hunter talks about Raising Good Humans. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. What NOT to say to your kids 2.The real truth on how to stay calm 3. Why raising children is a spiritual practice Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. The 200th episode is coming up! Please share your takeaways from the Mindful Mama Podcast. Leave me a voicemail at http://mindfulmamapodcast.com/. I wou

Hunter talks to Lorena Seidel about Create an Optimal Home Environment. Did you know that by making simple changes in your home, young children can feel empowered to perform everyday tasks with little or no help? Making changes to optimize your home environment can help develop social, emotional, and life skills and pay dividends down the road. This episode’s expert, Lorena Seidel, Montessori teacher, a Social Emotional Learning consultant, a Positive Discipline educator, and a mother of three—identifies ways to improve your home! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We can avoid a lot of struggles and negative behavior with a better home environment 2. All of us, including children, want love and power—that’s what drives us 3. Our messages to our very young children can be unconsciously negative Lorena Seidel is a Montessori teacher, a Social Emotional Learning consultant, a Positive Discipline educator, and a mother of three. She helps moms create parent-child connection and harmony- that last.

Hunter talks to Kristen Race about Mindful Family Living. Stress these days is an epidemic for families—parents and kids. How do we build up resiliency to stress from BOTH the inside-out and the outside-in? In this episode, I talk to Kristen Race, the author of Mindful Parenting, about how we can make small shifts to make profound changes. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Setting up an ideal life from the outside doesn’t work. Resilience has to come from within 2. Our stress as parents is contagious— it leads to stressed out kids 3. We can mentally create more space in our days Dr. Kristen Race is the founder of Mindful Life™ and author of Mindful Parenting. Her programs are rooted in neuroscience and help adults and children build resilience to modern-day stress. She has trained over 40,000 leaders in her methods worldwide. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Cla

Hunter talks to Nicole Lovald about How to Recover From Mom Burnout. My guest, Nicole Lovald, was a military spouse juggling a full-time job, a two year-old, and the constant stress of dreading the word that her husband would be killed or injured when her hair started falling out in clumps. The continuous stress of her life caused her body to start shutting down. Hear the story of how she found her way out through yoga, and now teaches others to recognize the signs of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in our bodies and find better ways of managing it. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. When we live in constant stress, our bodies can start to shut down. 2. Losing patience is a sign that you need to take care of yourself. 3. It’s noble to be of service to others, but if you sacrifice yourself, your giving won’t be as meaningful. Nicole Lovald is a former corporate addict turned yoga teacher, life coach, and self-care advocate. She is the owner of Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center and the au

Hunter talks to Kate Northrup about Do Less. Do you feel like you are constantly doing? Like your to-do list overfloweth? Too many of us aren’t present with our families because we’re constantly going in an effort to feel worth in our achievement-dominant culture. But did you know that it’s actually MORE efficient to do less? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We can do less and actually be more productive 2. Your menstrual cycle can show you when is the best time to rest 3. How to balance asking for help with boundaries on giving help Kate Northrup is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother. Kate and her husband, Mike Watts, are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate and Mike live with their da

Hunter talks to Rebecca Wong about How To Take Care Of Fear. What do we do with our fears? They tend to creep up on us, leading to experiences of anxiety that keep us from being present. In this podcast episode, Rebecca Wong, LCSWR, teaches us that fear can be our friend and our teacher, showing us where to tend and heal. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our parents and ancestors can pass down wounds, but also calluses, and resilience 2. As we heal, we also heal backwards and forwards in generations 3. We can tend to the fearful childhood version of ourselves Rebecca is a relationship therapist, mentor and host of the Connectfulness Practice podcast. She created the Connectfulness® method to bypass the symptoms of disconnection and address the root cause, allowing you to work towards wholeness in all areas of your life.  Website: connectfulness.com Social Media Links: @connectfulness (pretty much everywhere) Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Pod

Hunter talks to Shonda Moralis about Mindful Empowerment. Do you feel like you are on a hamster wheel, being pushed and pulled around by life? It can seem like change is insurmountable, but this week’s guest, Shonda Moralis shows us how to empower ourselves and achieve our goals, bit-by-bit, over time. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. If we’re always putting out fires, we’re just living reactively 2. We can build self-confidence in tiny bites 3. Meditation gives us a foundation of awareness and insight Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW, is a women’s mindful empowerment coach, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice. She believes that when women empower themselves and create life balance, they unleash the capability for incredible accomplishments. The author of award-winning, Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms, Shonda lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids, loves to play outside, and is perennially fascinated by what makes people tick. Her upcoming book, Br

Hunter talks to Nefertiti Austin about Motherhood So White. That's what Nefertiti, a single African American woman, discovered when she decided she wanted to adopt a Black baby boy out of the foster care system. Eager to finally join the motherhood ranks, Nefertiti was shocked when people started asking her why she wanted to adopt a "crack baby" or said that she would never be able to raise a Black son on her own. She realized that American society saw motherhood through a white lens, and that there would be no easy understanding or acceptance of the kind of family she hoped to build. Motherhood So White is the story of Nefertiti's fight to create the family she always knew she was meant to have and the story of motherhood that all American families need now. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, Black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racia

Hunter talks to Susan Piver about Conscious Relationships. Why is it so hard to make relationships work? In this episode bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Piver applies Buddhist wisdom to modern relationships, sharing timeless wisdom on how to love. She will challenge your ideas about relationships and help you go deeper into loving yourself and your partner. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Attention is the most basic form of love 2. Self-improvement can be a gesture of aggression 3. We can switch our intention from “I want to be loved,” to “I want to love.” Susan is a NY Times best-selling author, Buddhist teacher, keynote speaker, and founder of the Open Heart Project. Her latest book is The Four Nobel Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships. Website susanpiver.com Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/susan.piver/ https://www.facebook.com/piversusan Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitch

Hunter talks to Sarah Mitchell about How To Get Your Baby To Sleep. The quality and quantity of babies sleep makes a HUGE impact on our lives. Unfortunately, having no experience with this before we go into parenting, most of us don’t really understand some important truths about babies’s sleep that can make all the difference in the world. This episode just may save your sanity! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. The way we sleep is learned 2. There are 2 main reasons why babies don’t sleep well 3. The power of “le pause” Originally from Canada, Sarah moved to California in 2014 with her husband and two children. Sarah has a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, but found her true calling helping parents get their kids to sleep at Helping Babies Sleep.   As a sleep consultant, Sarah empowers parents to teach their babies and toddlers to sleep by educating parents on age appropriate sleep needs and sleep training options. Sarah thinks there's no one way to raise your child

Hunter talks to Aprilia West about Become An Emotion Whisperer. Have you been pulled away from your intention to parent peacefully by your reactions recently? Mommy tantrums (and daddy tantrums) are one of our big downfalls as parents. What if, instead, you could act from your values no matter what you are feeling? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Aprilia West, psychologist and “Emotion Whisperer” who teaches us how to take care of our difficult feelings so that we can show up fully for life. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. If we try to avoid feeling our feelings, they control your life 2. Emotions are messengers 3. Learning how to relax with our emotions is key APRILIA WEST is a Los Angeles-based licensed clinical psychologist, trainer, executive coach, and organizational consultant and is recognized as an expert in emotion efficacy. Website www.drapriliawest.com Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/drapriliawest/ Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review ---

What happens when you decide to be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? I’m so thrilled to share the story of a special couple, Antwain and Hillal. Antwain is a service member and an introvert. Hillal wanted to change old harmful habits. What happened? Listen to find out! Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting membership, which is open for enrollment right now! Learn more.  Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Casey O'Roarty about How To Have More Responsible Kids. What happens when a parenting coach of teens looks back on her early years? In this episode you’ll hear Casey O’Roarty share her early parenting regrets and her real-world wisdom about how to handle our relationships with our children—at every age. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Positive parenting is not an instant gratification journey—it’s about relationships in the long haul. 2. Rather than “control” or “letting go,” we should be giving responsibility to our kids. 3. Privilege without responsibility is entitlement. Casey O’Roarty is the host of the Joyful Courage podcast and a Positive Discipline Trainer and parent coach supporting parents in celebrating the opportunity to grow on the parenting journey. I have two of my own kids who teach me every day. Website www.joyfulcourage.com Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT

Hunter talks to Dr. Laura Markham about How To Handle Tantrums. You have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of peaceful parenting, Dr. Laura Markham shares the fundamentals of how to do this in three basic steps. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. The #1 question you need to ask yourself before you discipline 2. The research that explains WHY your child’s big emotions are so hard to handle 3. How to get your partner on board with your parenting style Dr. Laura Markham is the founder of Aha Parenting and the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings. She makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsd

Hunter talks to Bethany about How To Handle Potty Talk. “My recent challenges have to do with my 6 year old being negative and using inappropriate language in public (which results in my 4 year old doing the same). I usually end up threatening consequences to get them to stop.”  Potty talk is so annoying, but it gets worse when your child does it in public — then it’s embarrassing too! In this on-air coaching call, listen as I talk to Bethany about how to deal with embarrassing potty talk and other things that her 6 year-old son says. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Resorting to threats may seem to “work” in the short run, but in the long run creates resistance 2. It’s vital to acknowledge and feel our feelings 3. Our beliefs under the surface can often drive our behavior Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches over

Hunter talks to Tosha Schore about Listening To Boys. It’s time to be more conscious about how we are raising our boys. Culturally, there’s a lot more shaming going on for boys because we don’t want them to grow up “soft.” But is that really what helps? What do boys need to grow up to be emotionally healthy, and how can we provide that for them? Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. It’s time to look at “bad” behavior as a cry for help 2. What to do when your child hits you 3. Listening to each other can help us be that safe space for our boys Tosha Schore creates happy households by building your parenting confⅰdence and helping parents shift boys' behaviors through connection. She is co-author of “Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges."  Website www.toshaschore.com Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/toshaschoreyourpartnerinparentingboys/ Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever y

When our tiny baby grows into a walking, talking human being, the anger and frustration that arises can often take us by surprise. Why do we yell and how can we stop? In this episode, Carla Naumberg talks to us about her new book, How To Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. Takeaways: It’s NOT about willpower Everyone loses it sometimes We can stop at any point in the freak-out  Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a parent coach, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books: Ready, Set, Breathe, Parenting in the Present Moment, and How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids. Carla is a sought-after public speaker, and she coaches overwhelmed parents on how to make parenting less stressful and more fun. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives.

Hunter talks to Susan Kaiser Greenland about Mindfulness Together. Mindfulness practices help you become less reactive, so how can you share it with your kids? It helps kids enormously to carry with them a set of tools to help them whenever they get upset or life gets overwhelming. My guest today, Susan Kaiser Greenland, has made a career out of sharing these tools with kids in ways that truly make a difference. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Self-compassion, keeping a sense of humor, and taking care of ourselves are the three most important things for parents 2. Mindfulness activities that help children when they are feeling upset or when they have “too much birthday” 3. Teach mindfulness games to kids first when they are NOT upset, so there’s less resistance Susan Kaiser Greenland is an internationally recognized leader in teaching mindfulness and meditation to children, teens, and families. She co-founded The Inner Kids Foundation, a not-for-profit that taught secular mindfulness in schoo