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Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More

Hunter Clarke-Fields

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

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56:36

Kristen Race - Mindful Family Living [195]

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2019/11/19

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

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53:20

How to Recover From Mom Burnout - Nicole Lovald [194]

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2019/11/12

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

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49:32

Do Less - Kate Northrup [193]

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/11/05

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

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66:27

How To Take Care Of Fear - Rebecca Wong [192]

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2019/10/29

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

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44:44

Mindful Empowerment - Shonda Moralis [191]

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2019/10/22

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

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64:05

Motherhood So White - Nefertiti Austin [190]

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2019/10/15

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

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57:31

Conscious Relationships - Susan Piver [189]

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2019/10/08

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

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47:09

How To Get Your Baby To Sleep - Sarah Mitchell [188]

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2019/10/01

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

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59:33

Become An Emotion Whisperer - Aprilia West [187]

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2019/09/24

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

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18:47

Changing Generational Patterns - Bonus Episode! [186]

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2019/09/20

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

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69:47

How To Have More Responsible Kids - Casey O'Roarty [185]

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2019/09/17

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

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67:23

How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [184]

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2019/09/10

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

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43:27

[On-Air Coaching] How To Handle Potty Talk [183]

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2019/09/03

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

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69:06

Listening To Boys - Tosha Schore [182]

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2019/08/27

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

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58:54

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids - Carla...

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/08/20

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,

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56:07

Mindfulness Together - Susan Kaiser Greenland [180]

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/08/13

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

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67:21

Lovingkindness & Mindfulness for Real Happiness -...

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/08/06

Hunter talks to Sharon Salzberg about Lovingkindness & Mindfulness for Real Happiness. From an early childhood filled with fear, uncertainty, and trauma, Sharon Salzberg found that the teachings of the Buddha normalized her suffering and gave her a path to liberation. She has followed that path to become one of the most preeminent teachers of mindfulness in the world through her writings, talks, and retreats. In this episode, Sharon shares insights into meditation and lovingkindness practice in her

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60:49

Teaching Kids Mindfulness - Annaka Harris [178]

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2019/07/30

Hunter talks to Annaka Harris about Teaching Kids Mindfulness. What does one do when fascinated about the nature of experience itself? If you are my podcast guest, Annaka Harris, you write a children’s book, teach mindfulness to children, and write about this mystery of the universe for adults in her latest book, Conscious. Hear how she began her own mindfulness practice, how it relates to parenting her children, and get a taste of the mystery of consciousness. Some big takeaways from this episode

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48:24

Brave Not Perfect - Reshma Saujani [177]

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/07/23

Girls are socialized to avoid risk and failure, while boys are expected and rewarded for taking risks and being brave. This leads to a world full of women who are paralyzed by perfectionism, unable to take steps outside our comfort zones, tamping down our dreams. In this episode, I talk to Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, about how to cultivate our bravery. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We can get confused between things that we’re good at and

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49:47

From Striving for Perfect to Honestly Authentic -...

Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without... ·

2019/07/16

Hunter talks to Mary Laura Philpott about From Striving for Perfect to Honestly Authentic. Mary Laura Philpott thought she’d cracked the code: always make the right choice, and you’ll always be happy. But her relentless mom life and to-do list didn’t bring her contentment, it brought anxiety. In this conversation we talk about how holding herself to the “perfect” standard left her struggling and how she, bit-by-bit, moved herself to a place of better balance and authenticity. Some big takeaways from

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