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Authentic Parenting

Break the cycle of generational trauma by doing your own work, connecting to your authentic self, so that you can raise children who won"t have to recover from their childhoods. Our Motto is: Raising Our Children, Growing Ourselves. Authentic Parenting explores how you can find more calm, connection and joy in parenting through the process of self-discovery and inner growth with a trauma-informed lens. Enjoy!

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01:13:29

Milestone Episode 300: Listener Voicemails, Podcast...

Authentic Parenting ·

2026/01/20

Celebrate 10 years of the Authentic Parenting Podcast with this special re-release of episode 300. I reflect on the podcast's evolution, share listener voicemails that are honest and heartwarming, and give you a peek behind the scenes—how episodes come together, special moments from live events, and the stories that make the podcast what it is. Check out the earlier 10-year anniversary episodes: Ten Years, Many Lessons: A Personal Message to Begin 2026 10 Years of Podcasting: Revisiting Our

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53:47

Traditions, Transitions, and Why 2017 Was an...

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2026/01/18

Reflections, Top Episodes, and Behind-the-Scenes Growth As part of the January 10-year anniversary of the Authentic Parenting podcast, I'm revisiting meaningful milestone episodes from the archives. This throwback to my 2017 year-end reflection highlights key traditions and transitions, behind-the-scenes moments, and the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the year. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this episode invites you to pause, reflect on your own year, and notice how

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28:39

Ten Minutes, Ten Years Ago: A Conversation With My...

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2026/01/16

This episode is such a sweet throwback. We recorded this short, 10-minute conversation with my daughter seven years ago when she was turning 10—and honestly, I had completely forgotten about it. The title says "Two Productivity Secrets from a 10-Year-Old," but what surprised me most wasn't just her insights—it was hearing her sweet voice and noticing how I talked to her. The way I spoke to her then is the way I still speak to her now. Check out the earlier 10-year anniversary episodes: Ten Years,

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01:26:13

10-Year Celebration: Parenting, Podcasting & the...

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2026/01/12

Revisiting the 200th Episode of Authentic Parenting. Longtime listener Lauren Thomas interviews Anna about parenting, podcasting, and the unforgettable "green stroller" moment—an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the show. Lauren asks about some of my most favorite guests, the top three most impactful episodes, and the most authentic moment of the podcast. We talk about interviews that went off the rails, guests who caught me off guard, and moments that challenged me as a parent and host. You'll

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01:01:53

10 Years of Podcasting: Revisiting Our 100th...

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2026/01/08

What did it really mean to reach 100 episodes in the early days of podcasting? As part of our 10-year podcast anniversary, we're revisiting the 100th episode—a major podcast milestone at a time when most shows didn't last beyond a few episodes. This special throwback episode includes listener participation, the original podcast intro, and early production from the show's beginnings. A meaningful look back at how this podcast started, what it was built on, and why honoring the past matters as we

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13:37

Ten Years, Many Lessons: A Personal Message to Begin...

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2026/01/05

As the podcast marks its 10-year anniversary, I'm sharing a personal message about the lessons, growth, and moments that shaped this journey. I'll also let you know what's coming up in January as we begin a new year together. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off

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27:20

Final Episode of the Year: Top 10 Episodes of 2025...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/12/28

This is our final episode of the year, and today I'm doing something I always love—looking back and reflecting. I'll be revealing the Top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2025, sharing why these conversations resonated so deeply, and highlighting a couple of episodes and guests that were personal favorites for me. Top 10 Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Understood with Caroline Fleck, PhD How to Raise Capable and Resilient Children with Sheryl Ziegler Raising

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01:00:11

A Year in Review: Pausing, Reflecting and Looking Ahead

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2025/12/19

In this final episode of the year, we slow down and reflect on what this year held—the meaningful moments, the hard ones, and the lessons we want to remember. I'm joined by my dear friend Kristy Lauricella as we answer reflective questions (available to download), share our unexpected words of the year, and talk about the books, podcasts, and shows that stayed with us. This conversation isn't about doing the year "right," but about noticing, closing the year with intention, and offering ourselves a

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56:20

Reactivity, Fatherhood, and the Balancing Act of...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/12/11

Jeff Hittner on the invisible pressures dads carry every day—balancing ambition with presence, holding emotions they were never taught to express, feeling the weight of being a provider while wanting to be deeply connected, and silently wondering whether they're doing enough. 03:18 — Why dads default to fixing 06:10 — How conflict exposes emotional patterns you didn't realize you were repeating 09:27 — What happens inside your body in the first seconds of reactivity 12:55 — How shame hides

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01:11:53

7 Ways to Parent with Intention in 2026 (And Avoid...

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2025/12/07

Are you ready to start the new year with calmer, more connected parenting? In this episode, I share 7 practical ways to parent with intention in 2026 while avoiding common pitfalls that can derail your goals. We cover screen time, home environments, children's play, shared meals, technology, and the small but powerful shifts that can transform your family life. You'll also hear exercises and tips to check in with yourself, stay intentional, and create a year filled with connection and purpose. LINKS

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47:56

3 Ways to Follow Your Intuition (Even When Life Gets...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/11/29

An OG podcaster, the founder and CEO of the Women's Meditation Network Katie Krimitsos on listening to your inner knowing, trusting your intuition and taking action even if you don't know all the answers. 04:00 – How fear and tears marked her first podcast recording. 06:30 – Why starting with no plan led to building a six-figure business. 09:00 – The intuitive pull that sparked an entirely new meditation show. 11:00 – How to follow intuition even when fear shows up. 13:00 – Confronting impostor

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58:00

You Are NOT Your Child's Friend — You Are the Parent!...

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2025/11/20

How to help a parent who feels their teen is "out of control" becomes a doorway into understanding what lies beneath aggression and lying, the difference between dysregulation and being out of control, why we often have parenting upside down by giving young kids too much autonomy and tightening control in the teen years, and how to hold authority with kind, firm limits while staying curious and non-punitive in the complex landscape of family life. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a

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01:02:13

How Your Unhealed Past Keeps Controlling Your...

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2025/11/10

Have you ever stopped to wonder how the stories you grew up with—the ones you absorbed in childhood—still shape the way you parent today? Author and creative coach GG Renee Hill on uncovering, rewriting, and reclaiming the stories that define us. Timestamps: 0:03 – How our childhood stories shape parenting 0:06 – Parenting from old patterns 0:09 – When others silence your intuition 0:12 – Finding yourself amid parenting chaos 0:15 – GG's inner child awakening 0:18 – Turning sensitivity into

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48:28

Small Moves, Big Life: Finding Balance, Energy, and Joy

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2025/10/23

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Andrea Leigh Rogers 02:15 – From dancer to wellness entrepreneur 04:40 – Creating Xtend: blending Pilates and dance 06:55 – The birth of Small Moves, Big Life 09:10 – Why small moves matter 11:25 – Escaping the cycle of overwhelm 13:45 – Motivation follows action 16:05 – Redefining success for modern women 18:30 – The FEEL framework explained 21:10 – Letting go of mom guilt 23:25 – Doing less, living more 25:50 – Finding joy in movement 28:15 – Simplifying

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48:44

The Self-Improvement Trap: Finding Freedom in...

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2025/10/18

Seth Gillihan, PhD says the path to peace isn’t fixing yourself — it’s expanding yourself. We explore how to stop chasing “better” and start living fully, now. We’ll explore mindfulness practices, stoic wisdom, and practical tools for quieting anxiety, facing fear, and reclaiming presence in a culture that conditions us to believe we are broken. 00:00 — Why we’re wrong about self-improvement 02:45 — The hidden cost of chasing perfection 07:30 — The real location of happiness A surprising shift in

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01:48

A Quick Favor -It Won't Take Long

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/10/17

Hey dear listener, this is Anna Seewald. I have a quick favor to ask! I’m working on a creative project and I’d love your participation. It won’t take long. Here’s what I’d like you to do: fill in the blank in this sentence — “Authentic Parenting is a podcast about…” — in your own words, based on your own understanding. Then record it — yes, I need your voice! — and send it to me. You can record on your phone using the Voice Memo app and email it to info@authenticparenting.com. Or, you can call

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55:01

When Grief Turns Traumatic: What Happens After Sudden...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/10/13

Dr. Levin on the often misunderstood topic of traumatic grief — how it differs from ordinary grief, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what truly helps in the healing process. 00:00 – Introduction to thanatology and grief work 02:15 – What makes grief traumatic 05:20 – Traumatic vs. non-traumatic loss 07:45 – Common reactions after sudden loss 10:05 – When grief becomes stuck 12:30 – Stabilizing the nervous system 15:10 – How trauma impacts meaning-making 17:40 – The theory of

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01:06:16

Critical Memory Integration: Unlocking the Body’s...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/10/04

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist Estefana Johnson shares what makes CMI unique, how it differs from other trauma modalities like EMDR, why our nervous system often overrides logic, and how tuning into ‘signals’ — rather than symptoms — can transform healing. (00:00) Introduction to CMI — what Critical Memory Integration is and how it reframes “symptoms” as “signals.” (03:45) Difference Between CMI and EMDR — how CMI diverges from EMDR in theory, process, and focus on organic

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57:51

The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain,...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/09/27

Dr. Amy Apigian on the fascinating and often overlooked—biology of trauma. The critical difference between everyday stress and overwhelming trauma. How trauma depletes energy and nutrients at the cellular level. Why adrenaline plays such a powerful role in our survival responses. The surprising ways trauma is stored in the body, long after an event is over. And most importantly, how true healing requires more than calming the mind—it calls for repairing the body at a biological level. This

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58:36

The Middle Path of Parenting: On Attachment and Why...

Authentic Parenting ·

2025/09/18

Todd Sarner is a parenting coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping families turn daily power struggles and emotional chaos into connection, calm, and cooperation at home. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

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