Best Carolyn Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Guest Series: Stories That Heal (with Kathy Bailey) 44:55

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In this rich and reflective conversation, I’m joined by Kathy Bailey—a writer, mother, emotional wellness advocate, and fierce believer in the healing power of storytelling. With decades of lived experience in parenting, self-awareness, and relationship repair, Kathy brings her deep understanding of human behavior and healing into every word she wr…

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79. Guest Series: Rewiring Beliefs + Regulating Emotions (with Lisa Manzo) 29:31

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In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Lisa Manzo—emotional intelligence strategist, trauma-informed mindset coach, and founder of The Phoenix Mind. With deep expertise spanning neuroscience, trauma, education, and subconscious programming, Lisa brings a grounded yet transformative energy to the world of personal growth and parenting. We expl…

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"Your Identity as a Human Changes When You Have a Baby" with Jess Sorrentino from Cheetah Conservation Fund 44:38

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Jess Sorrentino, a Development Associate (and cheetah enthusiast!) for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Her current role primarily involves building partnerships with zoos; however, last year, she helped to organize …

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78. How do you want your kids to remember you? 14:20

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In this episode, I dive into the trap so many parents fall into—trying to fix what’s not actually broken. We explore: Why your child’s behavior might be an invitation, not a red flag The difference between reacting to discomfort vs. responding with awareness What shifts when you stop trying to control the moment—and start listening to it ✨ This one…

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77.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Healing in the Helping Role (with Dr. Ashley Rodriguez) 44:07

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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Rodriguez—licensed psychologist, perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of PathBreak Coaching and Consulting. Ashley brings deep wisdom and lived experience to the conversation around parenting, healing, and showing up for others without abandoning yourself in the process. We explore: Why …

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The Animal Instincts of Motherhood with Carolyn Mikulskis of the Greensboro Science Center 57:58

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Carolyn Mikulskis, Assistant Curator at the Greensboro Science Center. Carolyn and I chat about a variety of topics, including how your priorities can change once you become a mother. One day you’re living that “zo…

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76.🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Permission to Do It Your Way (with Christina Slaback) 41:41

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In this refreshing and grounded episode, I’m joined by Christina Slaback—a business-woman, radical permission-giver, and conscious parent who has learned to navigate parenting, identity, and healing in a way that’s fully her own. We talk about: What it looks like to drop the guilt and honor your own needs as a parent The decision to leave a traditi…

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75.🎙️Summer Guest Series: When Healing Finds You (with Michelle L) 43:50

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In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with Michelle Lamansky—a mother, teacher, and heart-led healer who shares her raw and powerful journey of healing, not because she planned it... but because life demanded it. We explore: What it’s like to wake up inside the patterns you once thought were normal The moment Michelle realized “something ha…

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Zookeeper Doula with Caitlin Rodriguez from Blessed Mother Birth Services 1:01:15

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Caitlin Rodriguez, a doula who owns Blessed Mother Birth Services in the Dallas/Forth Worth area of Texas. When I first met Caitlin, I totally fangirled over her - why, you might ask? Well, Caitlin was not only a z…

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74.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Rewiring Your Parenting Story (with Amber Plant) 1:00:31

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In this heart-centered conversation, I’m joined by Amber Plant—educator, coach, and fellow cycle-breaker—who brings compassion and clarity to the often invisible work of shifting the way we parent, think, and show up. We talk about: The deep-rooted programming that shows up in our parenting How Amber’s journey with reparenting herself changed the w…

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73. 🎙️Summer Guest Series: The Power of Self-Awareness (with Michelle Payne) 47:02

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In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Payne — a thoughtful, insightful guide who helps people navigate the messy, beautiful work of becoming more self-aware so they can show up differently for themselves and their families. We talk about: ✨ How self-awareness is the foundation of breaking generational patterns ✨ Why noticing your triggers is more…

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How To Be A Herpetologist Hero and Raise Children with Amie Mercado from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 49:07

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week, Amie Mercado, is a Senior Herpetology Care Specialist at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. She offers a new perspective on being a pregnant animal care specialist. What do zoo guests think when they see a pregnant pe…

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72.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Returning to Yourself (with Melanie Carolyn) 42:02

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In this tender, truth-filled episode, I’m joined by Melanie Carolyn—a guide, healer, and teacher devoted to helping others return to themselves through compassion, embodiment, and soul work. We talk about: What it really means to come home to yourself after years of disconnection Why slowing down and softening is essential for healing old patterns …

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71. 🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Healing from the Inside Out (with Chris Wasko) 23:52

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In this soulful episode, I’m joined by Chris Wasko—Energy Healer, Spiritual Counselor, and Psychic Medium with a deep devotion to trauma recovery and soul reconnection. We explore: What it means to truly come back to yourself after trauma How healing narcissistic abuse isn’t just about survival—it’s about sovereignty The power of energy work and in…

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An IVF Journey While Being a Zookeeper with Kirsti Mahon of the Naples Zoo 59:34

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week, my guest, Kirsti Mahon, and I dive into her journey to become a mother. A journey that includes IVF, a hurricane, and the best outcome ever - a beautiful baby girl! Kirsti candidly shares her journey, from the support she rec…

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70. 🎙️Summer Guest Series: Rethinking Parenting Norms (with James Hughes) 35:44

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In this episode, I’m joined by James Hughes—a thoughtful, grounded parent & trauma-focused professional who's rewriting the story of what it means to show up with intention, presence, and curiosity. We explore: How the way we were parented shapes how we react under stress What it looks like to pause and parent with awareness instead of autopilot Th…

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69. 🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Redefining Self + Healing (with Criss Madrigal) 35:40

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In this episode, I’m joined by the radiant Criss Madrigal—author, life alchemist, and a powerful voice for women ready to return to themselves. Together, we explore: · Why alignment is your natural state, not a destination · The connection between creativity, nervous system regulation, and self-trust · The difference between doing healing and livin…

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Advocating While Pregnant and Navigating Upon Your Return to Work with Chelsie Bedingfield from the Sacramento Zoo 1:10:03

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Chelsie Bedingfield, an ungulate keeper at the Sacramento Zoo. Her and I really dive into what a zookeeper's daily roles and responsibilities are, and then what it is like to be a pregnant zookeeper doing those tas…

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68.🎙️ Summer Guest Series Kickoff: Regulate to Liberate (with Mital Patel) 32:52

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We're kicking off the Summer Guest Series with a powerful convo on healing, nervous system regulation, and what it really means to break free from generational cycles—starting within. In this episode, I’m joined by Mital Patel—somatic coach, energy healer, and founder of Rise with Mital—for a raw and restorative conversation on: How your nervous sy…

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67. When Your Peace Depends on Their Behavior 22:03

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It’s easy to hope our kids will “get it” faster, react less, or magically mature out of hard behaviors—but what if we’re the ones being invited to grow? In this episode, I unpack: Why it’s not your child’s job to be easier to love How your own nervous system and conditioning impact your expectations What changes when you shift—and how it transforms…

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Patiently Waiting, Observing, Validating Feelings, and Then Finding Solutions - At Home and at the Zoo with Katie Hall from Minnesota Zoo 58:56

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! Join me this week as I talk to Katie Hall, the Director of Animal Behavior and Wellbeing at the Minnesota Zoo. The first part of our conversation really dives into the responsibilities of her role at the zoo. Roles like hers have become…

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66. The Frequency You're Parenting From 22:01

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It’s not just what you say to your kids—it’s the energy behind it. In this episode, I talk about how the frequency you're operating from shapes your parenting (and your peace). Because if you're trying to connect while stuck in stress, guilt, or fear? That frequency speaks louder than your words. We explore: Why your energy matters more than any sc…

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65. Why My Design Helps You Break the Cycle 34:08

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Ever wonder how I got into this work of helping parents shift generational patterns and actually connect with their kids? In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share: How my Human Design (2/5 Generator) shapes the way I coach Why my energy is wired to spot dysfunctional patterns and help rewrite them The gifts I bring that help you stop reac…

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Nothing Can Really Prepare You for Motherhood or Even the Feelings of Postpartum with Andrea Porch of Sedgwick County Zoo 1:03:55

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! This week my guest, Andrea Porch, and I have a great conversation about the postpartum period. So much about the postpartum period is not discussed openly but it can be such an important conversation to hold publicly. Women can feel alo…

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64. When Compliance Replaces Connection 23:51

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We all want peace in our homes—but somewhere along the line, many of us started confusing obedience with connection. In this episode, I get honest about: The silent pressure we put on our kids to just “fall in line” Why chasing compliance can quietly sabotage the relationship What it really looks like to hold boundaries and build trust This isn’t a…

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63. I Wouldn’t Lose My Sh*t If My Kid Would Just Behave 20:26

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Let’s talk truth: If you've ever thought, “I wouldn’t be yelling if my kid would just stop acting out,” you’re not alone—and you're not a bad parent. In this episode, I dig into: Why your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem The hidden patterns underneath the chaos (yep, even yours) Why fixing your kid isn’t the answer—and what actually works Th…

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From Crustacean Enthusiast to Aquarist Mom with Caroline Dyer of Ripley's Aquarium of Canada 59:19

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week, Caroline, is not only a crustacean enthusiast but an amazing aquarist mom from Canada! Her and I talk about all things aquarist, including what it's like to be a pregnant aquarist and the restrictions she had during …

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62. Why Human Design Profiles Matter (Especially for Parents) 33:29

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Think Human Design is just about Type and Strategy? Nope—your Profile might be the missing key to understanding why you connect easily with some people… and constantly clash with others. In this episode, I break down: What the 6 Human Design profile lines really mean (in real life—not textbook jargon) How your profile shapes how you parent, partner…

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61. How to love a Generator (and the other types too!) 29:06

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We all just want to feel loved. It's a basic human need to feel that we are loved for who we are, and that we can also give love in a way that helps the most important people in our life feel loved. Yet each human design type has some really specific needs to help those with that type feel loved. In this episode, I'm going to be going through some …

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Can Being a Zookeeper Help You Find Balance as a Mom? with Leanne Parker of Niabi Zoo 41:42

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! We talk a lot about the “zookeeper identity” on this podcast - how being a zookeeper can infiltrate into so many areas of your life. My guest this week, Leanne, and I talk about this and about how to balance that with a “mom identity” a…

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60. Let's chat about Human Design TYPES! 59:23

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In this episode - I'll be sharing a brief overview of the 5 Human Design types, with the goal of helping you understand your needs, and that of your child, just a bit better! Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!) About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Spe…

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59. How I fell in love with a tool 29:52

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I don't know about you, but I feel like I have a TON of tools in my parenting tool box. I also have a ton of self-care, relationship, mindset, and self-improvement tools. Yet why is it so hard to make change? Why is it so hard to get unstuck? In this episode, I'll share why the science of differentiation, and the art of deconditioning together are …

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My Job is Such a Huge Part of My Life, Could I Be a Mom and Do This Too? with Kaylee Franklin of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 50:52

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! As a working parent, you might have asked yourself the question, "Can I be a mom and do this job too?" My guest this week, Kaylee, asked herself that question before becoming a mom. It's a valid question to ask and one that is also toug…

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58. Mealtime is a reflection of your self worth. 16:22

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Mealtime isn't just about food. It's a reflection of how much we value ourself. Join me to hear why, and some key things you can consider adding to your routines today. Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!) About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialis…

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57. I don't want to parent like I was parented 24:20

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Can you relate to this statement: "I don't want a parent like I was parented"? We often feel that our parent was too lenient, so we tend to be stricter, or a parent was too strict, so we tend to be more lenient. Or perhaps your parent was so involved that you feel the need to be super involved or vice versa. During this episode, we'll talk about wh…

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Everything is a Season; Seasons of Motherhood, Seasons of your Career, and Seasons of Work/Life Balance with Melissa Farr Dacumos of Utah’s Hogle Zoo 1:08:28

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Click here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms! My guest this week is Melissa Farr Dacumos, Associate Director of Animal Care at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Her and I spent a fair amount of time talking about pregnancy while working in animal care, her postpartum period during Covid, and retur…

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56. The first step to tackling behaviors - in all relationships 23:23

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Last week, I gave a brief overview of the 4 mistaken motivations that are the underlying cause of most, if not all, of our human behaviors. Our behaviors come from 5 core needs, and when we understand these 5 core needs and then look at behaviors through the lens of mistaken motivation, we show up totally differently. But there's a catch. There's a…

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55. What's really leading to behaviors... 35:34

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Do you feel like you've tried every behavior management strategy under the sun, and nothing seems to work for your child? I've been there. I tried positive behavior strategies, reward systems, consequences, therapy, medication, accupuncture, EMDR, time-ins, time-outs, giving rewards, taking away privileges - you name it, we tried it! And yet nothin…

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54. Is my child a narcissist? 25:44

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When our kids are really struggling, their behaviors can look scary, leaving us to question their future. As a parent, these feelings can be so hard. Join me for this personal story, and what's likely at the core of narcissistic behaviors. Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the…

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53. I don't want to mess my kid up 16:22

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Making the decision to be a parent is a huge decision - that comes with many fears - not wanting to break them, hurt them, insufficiently meet their needs. We fear making mistakes our parents made. And most of all - we fear that we will mess them up. Let's chat about this! About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent…

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52. Willing vs Committed 12:49

7M ago12:49

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In a recent episode, we discussed the most important relationship in your life. Whatever conclusion you came to - now it's time to take action. Once you've made a clear decision - now we need powerful tools to start taking action towards that goal! About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to b…

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51. The most important relationship in your life 22:00

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If you ask any parent, who would they say is their most important relationship? Many would say their kids, some would say their significant other, a few might even say themselves. But do our actions match our words? Are we taking action that aligns with this thought? In this episode, let's explore the actions we take to support this thought! About …

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50. The future 25:09

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The future you see is not a FACT. Your current situation is a fact - a fact that you created a story about. We assume the future is also a fact… based on our fears, our previous experiences, based on what we see today. And some of us are DESIGNED to worry about the future! But that doesn't have to be the end of our story. About your host, Angie Gra…

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49. Are you sick of feeling burned out & stuck? 32:49

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Do you feel stuck? Like stuck in a hamster wheel, with no way out? You just wake up, go through the days routine - whether or not you like what's happening? If so - you're not alone. Most live this way, not taking a step back to see possibility. Let's explore what would happen if you took that step back, and saw the bigger picture! In this episode,…

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48. Trying isn't doing 12:22

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"Do or do not, there is no trying" ~Yoda. In Human Design, gate 34 teaches us that force is not the way to achieve your goals. We achieve what we want through taking consistent, aligned action. As parents, we "try so hard" to change our child's behaviors... but what if there's a better way? Join me in this episode to dig deeper! About your host, An…

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47. If I could change 1 thing… 16:33

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I used to feel a ton of regret - regret and resent. Regret for decision I'd made, regret for the way things had turned out in various parts of life. In this episode, let's talk about flipping regret upside down, and the one and only thing I would do different if I did it all over again! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach …

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46. Reinforcing lovability = regulation 22:42

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I know we've talked a lot about regulation lately - and for good reason. Dysregulation is so common, and it's impacting our relationships, our work, our progress towards goals. In this episode, we'll touch on the connection between regulation and lovability, it's impact on our body, and a few steps you can take to make the change you seek. About yo…

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45. Regulation in real life 21:03

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In the last episode, we discussed some practical tips to help regulate our kids. In this episode, we discuss 3 key steps to go from regulation to actually helping our kids move forward and make change! In this episode I reference work by Dr. Bruce Perry About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on…

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44. Regulation 27:12

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What in the world is regulation, and why is it necessary before we try to teach our kids right from wrong? Join me as we discuss what regulation is, why it's an issue for many of our kids, and what we can do about it! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma…

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43. Consequences 24:42

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Why do we feel so obligated to give consequences to our kids? In this episode, I'll be sharing a unique perspective on behaviors that may cause you to second-guess how you react to behaviors. About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Hu…