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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 being the perfect stay-at-home mom with Pinterest-board worthy crafts. Where’s the middle path? In this episode, I talk to Lauren Golden, author and leader of The Free Mama Movement about the elusive work-life balance and what a third path might look like. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Balance: the whole idea isn’t perfection, it’s to not fall over 2. Busy is a choice and we have to take ownership over our choices 3. We can have it all, but we have to stop trying to do it all Lauren Golden, leader of The Free Mama Movement and #1 International Bestselling Author, is on a mission to ensure no mother ever has to choose between family and finances. Check out thefreemamamovement.com for more information. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving

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. It’s time to fight back against the culture of “busy.” In this episode I give you 8 tips for reclaiming your time and your life. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Women have far less leisure time than men, and it affects our lives for the worse 2. Saying “No” means say “yes” to more ease, less stress 3. We can make our time our most valuable resource 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 cr

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 from Birds and Bees and Kids to help us bite the bullet and have these vital conversations with our kids. Plus, she shares a TON of great resources that you should have on your bookshelf! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Don’t avoid talking to kids about their bodies and sex. This is your job. 2. Don’t wait until your child asks the questions. Start talking about things early. 3. Informed kids are make better decisions and are safer from abuse. Since 2005, Amy Lang has helped 1000's of parents learn how to talk with their children about sexuality, love and relationships. She takes the STING out of the birds & bees talks! Website: www.birdsandbeesandkids.com Social Media Links TW: BirdsAndBees FB: /BirdsBeesKids Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Sup

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 her live-in mother-in-law. What’s more, she doesn’t even speak the same language? Listen in as she gets advice on: How to get her needs met How to change her thinking about her MIL What do do about all those toys Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mentor, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, and author of the upcoming book, Raising Good Humans. She helps smart, thoughtful moms bring more calm into their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft! Learn more about Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.   Learn m

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 Families, will help you start to get a handle on the clutter. Hear how she got rid of 90% of her closet! Get inspired to simplify for you and for your children. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Research shows that clutter causes stress and anxiety in adults 2. The question to ask to know whether it should stay or go 3. Overwhelm and too much stuff impacts our parenting for the worse Denaye Barahona is a loving wife, mama of two and host of the Simple Families podcast where it’s all about living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home. Find out more about Denaye at https://www.simplefamilies.com/ Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or

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 I’d felt like a boring old mom on my date. I had been simplifying, but I was frustrated with my clothes. Turns out, she was able to REALLY help me, and I was there for the birth of a whole new thing. Takeaways: Knowing “your” colors makes simplifying, shopping, and getting dressed way easier  Our clothing can add to our confidence or deplete it Fewer options makes life easier, so we can focus on what’s really important. Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney is founder and CEO of Color Guru where she helps women discover their ideal color palette to highlight their natural beauty and simplify their wardrobes. Jeannie is also the creator and teacher of the "Create Your Colorful Capsule Wardrobe" online course. She lives in colorful Arden, Delaware with her husband and two da

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 about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.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 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

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 world 2. Women are chronically under cared for. Illnesses happen when we’re depleted 3. Our thoughts become our words Leanne coaches women towards deeper connections with their children, partners, and themselves, living with purpose, authenticity, and intention. She also hosts a premiere mom-conference near Seattle. Learn more at www.mamaconnects.com Website: www.mamaconnects.com OLD - use fiveseasonsof connection site Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/MamaConUS 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 overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experienc

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 answers to frustrating struggles like chores, discipline, screen time, and more. Join in on this fun conversation about how to get through the toughest parts of parenting and find yourself happier on the other side! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Discipline is teaching. 2. Why you should want your kids to screw up on your watch. 3. Activities and sports really are more demanding these days. KJ Dell’Antonia is the author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog. She continues to write on the personal and policy aspects of parenthood for the Times and other publications and is the co-host of the #AmWriting podcast. Website: Kjdellantonia.com Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick revie

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 together mindfulness and NonViolent Communication. Learn simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and more satisfying ways of communicating. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Two questions that will transform the way you talk to your kids 2. We live with cultural messages so deeply embedded we’re not aware of them 3. Communication patterns are physical and encoded in our nervous system Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University, is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for trauma healing. Oren is the auth

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 discipline today’s kids? In this episode, I talk all about discipline — what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and how to discipline children so that you create cooperative kids who actually care about others feelings and the consequences of their behaviors. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Discipline means to teach. 2. Kids will mimic what you do and say, including your bad behavior. 3. Shame and blame to not lead to learning. 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

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 child? What’s wrong with me? We can think that our child is “bad,” if they’re angry all of the time, or that we’re failing. Instead, what Laurie Hollman tells us is that anger is a normal healthy emotion. In this episode, she shares her 5 steps for managing kids anger. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. You know more than you think you know. 2. When we experience our kids anger, we feel attacked. 3. Our job is to accept and tolerate our kids feelings so they can tolerate it too. Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. is a psychoanalyst with specialized clinical training in infant-parent, child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, a unique practice that covers the life span. She is particularly adept at helping parents and children relate well together in today’s complex family en

Hunter talks about When Kids Get Dysregulated. What do you do when your child has a crisis? How can you help when your child is under stress? In this special on-air coaching call, you’ll get a peek into a challenging moment in time for Mindful Parenting alumni, Michelle. She and her children have going through a divorce and moving, which has stressed out one of her children. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Slowing down brings relationships together 2. We can encourage positive thinking AND accept our children’s suffering 3. De-cluttering kid’s rooms de-stresses the whole house 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

Hunter talks to Cathy and Todd Adams, Alison Canavan, and Julie Bjelland about: 1. What advice would you give yourself when you were a younger, struggling parent? 2. What do kids need? 3. How do we give that to them? Todd and Cathy Adams are the hosts of the Zen Parenting Radio podcast. This is what they have to say about themselves, “We are married with three daughters. We teach self-awareness. We connect through pop culture. We believe in humor & mindfulness. We know people can be a force for good. We are Zen Parenting Radio. Learn more about them at ZenParentingRadio.com. Alison Canavan is an award winning author of wellness book “Minding Mum”, a health and wellness coach, Master NLP Practioner, motivational speaker and mindfulness facilitator. Having travelled the world as one of Ireland’s most successful international models for nearly two decades, in recent years she has devoted her time to her greatest passion: true health and wellbeing. Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist, author of several b

Hunter talks to Carla Naumburg, Dr. John Duffy, Anna Seewald, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, and Julie Lithcott-Haims about: 1. What advice would you give yourself when you were a younger, struggling parent? 2. What do kids need? 3. How do we give that to them? Carla Naumburg is an author and clinical social worker who helps parents. Find out more about Carla – her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com. Dr. John Duffy is a highly sought-after clinical psychologist, best-selling author, certified life coach, parenting and relationship expert, and proud husband and father. He has been working with individuals, couples, teens, and families for nearly twenty years. Dr. Duffy’s refreshing and unique approach has provided the critical intervention and support needed to help thousands of individuals and families find their footing. Anna Seewald is the founder of Authentic Parenting. She is a speaker, author, podcaster and a paren

Hunter talks to Ali Katz about Five Ways to Find Your Zen in One Minute. Do you feel like a hot mess sometimes? Stress has toxic effects on all of our relationships. In this episode, meditation teacher Ali Katz teaches us five easy ways to recover from stress quickly in order to live a more mindful, joyful life. It’s possible to recalibrate, achieve balance, and become a more mindful mama without taking a lot of time in your day. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Even 1-minute of meditation a day actives the parasympathetic (rest & relax) nervous system 2. Five easy practices that take less than a minute in your day 3. Exactly what to say to explain your meditation to your kids Ali Katz is a certified meditation teacher, a mindfulness coach, and the mom of two precious boys. She loves nothing more than sharing her passion for living a balanced life with others. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) A

Hunter talks to Sumi Loundon Kim about Deepening Spirituality Together. What do you do if you want to bring a mindfulness-minded spirituality to your children? Sumi Loundon Kim has answered that question with “Sitting Together.” Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. People outside of religion need a sense of meaning and belonging that spiritual connection provides. 2. The “two for one deal” — It’s more important to work on your own development than your child’s. 3. How to teach your child to regulate emotions. Sumi Loundon Kim is a Buddhist chaplain at Duke University and a minister for the Mindful Families of Durham.Originally brought up in a Soto Zen community in the 70s, Sumi has been a student of the Insight tradition since her teens. She is the author of two books, Blue Jean Buddha (2001) and The Buddha’s Apprentices (2005), and her mindfulness curriculum, Sitting Together. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or whereve

Hunter talks to Carla Naumburg about 10 Reasons Why Retreats Are Important. Why are retreats important? There are many reasons: they allow you to pull back, get inspired, become spacious, detox, and find your people. Besides which, you get away from your children, have someone else cook you dinner, and have uninterrupted adult conversations! In this episode, regular guest Carla Naumburg and I talk about why we all need to retreat now and then. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. They give you the time to see who you are away from your role. 2. You can establish a new practice and connect IRL 3. People leave retreats fitter, rested, happier and clearer. Who doesn’t want some of that? Find out more about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.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

Hunter talks to Jeanne-Marie Paynel about Simplify with Montessori at Home. What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, of Voila Montessori. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Children are way more capable than we give them credit for. 2. Children have a natural desire and curiosity to learn that we can tap into. 3. We should stop interrupting our children when they’re absorbed in play. Jeanne-Marie Paynel, founder and CEO of Voila Montessori, is a Montessori Parenting Mentor and Home Consultant. She guides expectant parents, caregivers and parents of young children to prepare their homes and themselves for their children to thrive during the first years of life. Jeanne-Marie gives talks locally

Hunter talks about Holiday Survival Guide. The holiday season is upon us! As a parent, this time of year can feel completely overwhelming. Don’t worry, mama. I’ve got your back with this Holiday Survival Guide episode. I’ll share my top 7 tips to help your holidays become more peaceful, joyful, fun, and connecting. It’s time to bring the magic back! Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We have to take time and talk with our partner and our kids about what’s really important to us as a family. 2. It’s not only okay — it’s actually beneficial to say “no” to things. 3. Simplifying the holidays does NOT take away the magic, it allows space for it. 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 practi