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The Bigger Braver Life ShowParenting Strong-Willed & Highly Sensitive Kids: Nervous-System Leadership with Abigail WaldIn this episode of The Bigger Braver Life Show, I explore the intersection of leadership, identity, and nervous-system health in parenting with my guest, Abigail Wald mother of two, renowned parenting mentor, and host whose shows have surpassed 1.5M downloads. Abigail helps families (including therapists, pediatricians, and public figures) navigate tough, in-the-moment challenges while crafting a meaningful family story across the full 18-year arc of childhood.Leadership isn’t just for boardrooms it begins at home. It’s about presence, regulation, and how we lead ourselves in the hardest moments especially with strong-willed or high...
2025-11-1037 min
Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World#50 "Rethinking Parenting : The Art of Connecting with Teens by Balancing Freedom with Values" with Abigail Wald
Cheryl-Host: Today's episode on Teen Minds Redefined was so enlightening. There is a whole different shift in parenting and Abigail Wald brings this shift and I can't unhear the fact that we are co-parenting with culture. We are co-parenting with peers. We're co-parenting with internet. We're co-parenting with school, with doctors. If your teenager has anxiety, we are co-parenting with anxiety. Like, boom, you have to listen. You will get so much out of this episode and please share the podcast, download, subscribe, do all the things. Because the more you do that, the more we help e...
2024-10-0250 min
Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World#50 "Rethinking Parenting : The Art of Connecting with Teens by Balancing Freedom with Values" with Abigail Wald
Bio*
Abigail Wald, founder of Mother Flipping Awesome, helps parents press “reset” on their parenting lives, so problems can transform into possibilities. Known for being fearlessly real about the challenges of parenting, and endlessly creative about how to solve them, she believes teenagerhood is a time of tremendous growth for EVERYONE in the family, and is excited to share with us three steps parents can take today to make that happen.
Introduction to Abigail Wald and her mission with Mother Flipping Awesome
The concept of co-parenting with culture and its implications for today’s teen...
2024-10-0250 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeHere's how to keep walking with meWe've come to the end of the podcast; here's how to keep me by your side as you take the next steps in your parenting journey. Ready to do this? Reach out, I've got you 👉 https://motherflippingawesome.com/apply P.S. Applying is not a commitment, it just helps me get to know more about what you're dealing with in your family so that we can decide together if we are a good fit. --------------------- Hi, I'm Abigail Wald, and I know that parenting strong-willed kids is messy. That's why all the squeaky-clean parentin...
2024-09-2901 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhat is a parenting reset?Parenting is intense and changing things on your own is HARD, sometimes even impossible. Listen in to learn more about the support that's available to you through MFA and how we help you press reset on your parenting experience, so you can enjoy a lot more love and a lot less labor in your home. Wondering if a reset could help you? Tell me your story here and I'll tell you how we can help 👉 https://motherflippingawesome/apply ------------------------- Hi, I'm Abigail Wald, and I know that parenting strong-willed kids is messy. That's why all...
2024-09-2506 min
Mother Flipping Awesome📣 Join me for a FREE LIVE PARENTING CLASS this Thursday! 📣Hi friends, special announcement! I'm inviting you to join me in real time for a FREE LIVE PARENTING CLASS on Zoom, this Thursday 26th September at 10am PT. This will allow me to answer your parenting questions while also giving you the opportunity to experience our wonderful MFA community for yourselves. 🥰 Save your spot here! 👉 https://abigailwald.com/try-a-reset --------------------- We specialize in providing high-level, individualized support to loving, overwhelmed parents in need of an emotional reset + some Mother Flipping Awesome strategies. We're known for creating a judgement-free zone where parents learn how to give their...
2024-09-2401 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeTrue stories about what's possible in parentingWhen you're struggling with parenting, it can sometimes be hard to believe that anything can change. I want you to know that it CAN. Today I'm sharing some real stories of transformation from the parents I've worked with, to help you know you are not alone and that things DO change when you get the right support for your family. Want to know what's possible for YOU? Tell me more about what you're dealing with right here 👉 https://motherflippingawesome.com/apply and I'll tell you if I can help, and if so, how. ---------------- Hi, I...
2024-09-2207 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeThis shocked me most as a new parentBecoming a parent involves many new challenges. Sleepless nights? ✅ Feeding struggles? ✅ Diaper fails? ✅ But how come no one talks about perhaps the biggest challenge of all? Listen in to find out what floored me as a new parent, and how I found my way back... Happy to be a parent but not sure why it feels so hard? I've got you. Reach out 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact ---------------------- Hi, I'm Abigail Wald, and I know that parenting strong-willed kids is messy. That's why all the squeaky-clean parenting advice that works in the BOOKS often doesn't...
2024-09-1807 min
Elevated Frequency: The Green Door Life PodcastTGDL 029 - Navigating Self-Care as Parents with Abigail Wald, Founder of Mother Flipping AwesomeIn this insightful episode, we explore the essential topic of self-care for parents with the guidance of Abigail Wald, the esteemed founder of Mother Flipping Awesome and a renowned coach for parents and families.
Abigail shares her wisdom and practical strategies for prioritizing self-care amidst the demands of parenting through different seasons of life.
We have been so blessed to support Abigail in our 12-week Awaken Your Nutrition program and love hearing about the positive impact her own healthy habits have had on her entire family.
Learn how taking care of yourself can...
2024-05-3037 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeDoes your kid hate transitions? Try this!Got a kid who digs their heels in, at the exact moment you need them to get moving? Then you need "pre-work" – it's a handy tool that will unstick those sticky moments. Need help with your kids? Drop me a line 👉 abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come together as a parent community and learn from each other on a privately curated helpline for the day...
2024-05-0702 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMother and Son repairOur kids can forgive our parenting mistakes, as long as we learn from them. Here's proof. Need help with your kids? Don't worry. We all do sometimes. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come together as a parent community and learn from each other on a privately curated helpline for the day Priceless. Yet free. GET YOUR SUPERHERO GIFTS HERE 👉 ht...
2024-05-0603 min
Back To The PresentPowerful Parenting w/Abigail WaldParenting isn’t easy, but it certainly is one of the most joyful things in life.
The joy comes easy when the lack of ease isn’t so forceful. When we let every decision and action pass through the filter of love first.
The children and experiences who challenge us the most offer us the greatest gifts when we’re ready to start unwrapping (acknowledging & embracing) their soul shaping for what it is.
Abigail helps parents deeply understand their kids AND themselves, because as we know...
2023-08-201h 27
Sovereign Goddess PodcastThe Synergy of Collaborative Book Projects: Soul chat with Patricia Wald-HopkinsMy interview on the Soul Inspired Chat with my soul sister Patricia Wald Hopkins.
Opportunities for heart-centered leaders, channels, and activators to join a bestselling multi-author book by contributing a chapter in… 💗ORACLE Channeled messages from Women to activate, uplift, and inspire. And ⚡️BOOK OF ACTIVATIONS A Divine codex of activations to ignite the human genome for the highest expression.
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2022-07-0230 min
The Hormone Genius PodcastS2 Ep. 33: Radical, Bold & Flipping Awesome Motherhood with Abigail WaldCalling all current and prospective mothers! Jamie & Teresa have an incredible opportunity to speak to a "flipping awesome" mother and parent advice giver, Abigail Wald. Parents come to Abigail Wald when they are tired of getting pushed past their breaking point, and they’re ready to LIKE their highly-sensitive, strong-willed kids as much as they LOVE them. Her podcasts have had more than a million downloads from parents all over the world, and her mentorship project has shepherded hundreds of families to the other side of struggles that seemed insurmountable. Download the Mother Flipping Awesome app or visit motherflippingawesome.com. to...
2022-06-1544 min
Raising and RisingIntroducing Raising and Rising with Abigail Wald and Missi PyleFounder of Mother Flipping Awesome, a radically bold and uniquely loving approach to parenting, Abigail Wald joins acclaimed actress Missi Pyle to discuss the challenges of raising highly-sensitive, strong-willed kids. On each episode of Raising & Rising, Abigail and Missi meet a new parent who has been pushed past their breaking point. Guests share their greatest parenting struggles, including topics like childhood anxiety, getting ready for school, physical and verbal aggression, and parenting through their own childhood trauma. In return, Abigail and Missi suggest novel ways to navigate these daily obstacles, so parents can confidently raise their children, while they...
2022-04-2002 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeBefore & After: Co-Creating with my 14-Year-Old Through his Teenage YearsThis week I speak with my oldest son who is now almost fifteen. We explore his journey through teenagerhood: how he navigates his social anxiety, his love of video games, and also his strong will.
2022-03-2419 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeThe Before & After Series: My 12-Year-Old on Learning to Manage AngerThis week I speak with my youngest son who is now twelve. We explore his journey through anger: how it used to control him, and how he learned to control IT instead.
2021-09-1220 min
Your Secret Is Safe With Me53. Divorce and Your Relationship with Your Kids with Abigail WaldInfidelity, separation, or divorce can have parents wondering if they're harming their children. As a parent, it's easy to feel overwhelmed — especially when you're going through a big life change. But what if there was a way to navigate these tricky feelings and create a better relationship with your kids? As the Founder of Mother Flipping Awesome, Abigail Wald is here to help you overcome your fears about parenting. If you want to build a strong relationship with your children after your divorce, you must begin by addressing your own beliefs about marriage, divorce, and infidelity. Abigail sa...
2021-09-0955 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeThe Before & After Series: From Overwhelm to Confidence, Featuring PremaThis week I speak with Prema, a mom who felt like her softer personality was no match for her eldest child's strong will. Together we talk about what it's like to raise these intense, highly-sensitive kids, and we explore what is possible for us as parents when we learn how to truly rise to the challenge.
2021-08-3042 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeThe Before and After Series: From Anxiety to Ease, featuring KarenThis week Abigail speaks with Karen, a mom who was deeply worried about her son's lack of emotional regulation. She had tried everything she could but nothing was working. Her experience of parenting and his experience of childhood were both feeling heavy until luckily she found support in building her own personal way of parenting. Now her whole family feels light and easy - most of the time anyway!
2021-08-1624 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeFrom Walking on Eggshells to Floating on Air, featuring JayneThis week Abigail speaks with Jayne, a mom who used to feel afraid of her daughter's big feelings until she learned the secret to defusing her little one's volatility. Today, there is nothing but what she calls a "torrent of love" between them. Listen in and learn more about how this transformation happened.
2021-08-0937 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeFrom Depletion to Abundance featuring TaraThis week Abigail speaks with Tara, a mother she interviewed back in Season 1, episode 2 of the Mother Flipping Awesome Podcast. The first episode was recorded at the very beginning of Tara's mentorship program with Abigail, and this one 18 months later, post-graduation. The time between them may be small, but the difference in Tara is immense. For any mother feeling overwhelmed and depleted, this episode will illuminate what it can look like to change the trajectory of your life and aim yourself towards confidence and abundance.
2021-08-0329 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMother to Mother to Mother with Guest Debra PageThis week Abigail speaks with lactation consultant Debra Page about the emotional wisdom we mothers pass down to each other through the generations. We also discuss the rather incredible fact that we can pass this gift of motherhood to one another even if we don't get it from our own moms. *Trigger warning* This episode contains some intense and personal details regarding medical issues and breastfeeding.
2021-06-2826 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMeet Abigail's Husband on a Special Father's Day episode with guest Eric WaldThis week Abigail speaks with her very own husband, Eric Wald, and asks him what it has felt like for him to be the father of their kids all these years. Eric gets behind the mic for this tell-all episode that pulls back the curtain on what fatherhood is like at the Wald house!
2021-06-2027 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeModern Manners for Moms & Dads with Guests Evie Granville and Sarah DavisThis week Abigail speaks with Dr. Sarah Davis and Evie Granville, M.Ed. of Modern Manners for Moms & Dads. We all share personal stories about some of the sticky social situations we have found ourselves in, and Sarah and Evie share the framework they've created for how we can better handle them next time!
2021-06-1326 min
The Savvy Working MomHow To Make Positive Memories When You've Got No Time With Abigail WaldAbigail is an amazing mom and the founder of Mother Flipping Awesome, we get into how to make the most of the small moments with our kids. She shares a trick for creating an amazing bedtime routine, no matter the age of your kids and how to make positive memories that last. Listen in for more on how to bond even more deeply with your babies. More about Abigail: Parents come to Abigail Wald when they are tired of getting pushed past their breaking point, and they’re ready to LIKE their kids as...
2021-06-0821 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhat Martial Arts Can Do For Kids, with Guest Paul MonjeThis week Abigail speaks with Master Paul Monje about the ways in which martial arts can help a child learn respect and resilience, uplevel their academics, and gain positive social skills. Whether you are looking to help your child prevent bullying, or make it to the Olympics, this is the episode for you.
2021-06-0659 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWe Aren't Only Raising Kids; We're Raising Adults Too with Guest Julie Lythcott-HaimsThis week Abigail speaks with Julie Lythcott-Haims, about her latest book "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult." This funny, heartbreaking, and deeply inspirational talk between two new friends examines the skill-sets today's kids must learn in order to become tomorrow's thriving grown-ups. A must-listen, no matter how old you are!
2021-05-231h 05
Mother Flipping AwesomeOn Dying to Be a Good Mother, with Guest Heather ChauvinThis week Abigail and leadership coach Heather Chauvin, author of "Dying to Be a Good Mother," have a frank and personal discussion about the ways mothers sometimes don't care for ourselves until it's too late. We talk about why this deep-rooted problem needs to change, and how we can each personally begin to shift it.
2021-05-1649 min
Sovereign Goddess PodcastAwakening Your Infinite Self with the Power of Light Langauge with Patricia Librado Wald-HopkinsI am so excited for this week's episode with Patricia Librado Wald-Hopkins on the Sovereign Divinity Podcast.
Patricia is a Modern Mystic and Soul Liberation guide for women who are ready to break free from old paradigm limitations and awaken to the gifts of their infinite self, so they can lead the life they are divinely designed to live. She weaves the metaphysical with the scientific. She specializes in the Akashic Records and supports her clients with various healing modalities to embody their Infinite Self.
She is a Gene K...
2021-05-1332 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeOn Respecting Our Babies, with Guest Junnifa UzodikeThis week Abigail speaks with Junnifa Uzodike about her new book with Simone Davies: "The Montessori Baby". We talk about the importance of learning to listen to and co-create with our children now while they are young, and how this helps lay the groundwork for them to listen to and co-create with US when they are older.
2021-05-0927 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeBuilding Back After Betrayal with Guest Debi SilberThis week I speak with Dr. Debi Silber about why betrayal is different from other kinds of trauma, and how we can build our lives back after a betrayal has shaken our foundations. She also shares with us her own personal story of divorcing and later remarrying the same man, and how she and her kids made it through better than ever.
2021-05-0237 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeChic & Sustainable Style with Guest Jen MielkeThis week I speak with Jen Mielke from StyleCrush.co all about clothing sustainability. Whether you're already fashion-forward, or you haven't updated your clothes since your babies spat up on them, listen in to learn how sustainable reuse and/or vintage style can help our planet and make you look chic while you're doing it. The earth and your pocket book will thank you.
2021-04-2534 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeA Rock Star Mom's Guide to a Badass Life with Lindsay ManfrediThis week Abigail speaks with Lindsay Manfredi, a mom and a rock star, about how she transformed her difficult times and created her own "happy normal." She shares with us her life and parenting philosophy, as she lays it out in her new book "Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery." Um, warning: this episode is EXPLICIT.
2021-04-1830 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeDoes Homework HAVE to Be a Battle? with Kelsey KomorowskiThis week Abigail speaks with Kelsey Komorowski of Komo Consulting about how we can finally put an end to the Parent/Child homework battles. The answer: get our kids in touch with their own thinking processes and their own goals, so they can stop "dreading to study" and start "loving to learn."
2021-04-1037 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeTeaching Our Kids Through Dares, with Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson TeagueThis week Abigail speaks with Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson Teague about their new manual for young boys called The Book of Dares: 100 WAYS FOR BOYS TO BE KIND, BOLD, AND BRAVE. We discuss how they are using the playful idea of "dares" to help boys expand their worldview, develop deep respect toward girls and non-binary kids, and generally hold a healthier idea of manhood.
2021-04-0415 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeJoyful Rituals for a Clean HomeWe've been in our homes more than ever this year. In this episode Abigail speaks with Becky Rapinchuk from Clean Mama about how we can use a simple ten minute habit to transform our homes into clean, organized, and comfortable spaces that inspire us more than they stress us.
2021-03-2823 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeLet's Uncomplicate Our Relationship to Money, with Merel KriegsmanIn this episode Abigail speaks with Merel Kriegsman, Women's Wealth Advocate and Business Mentor. We discuss what it is like to be mothers and CEOs of our businesses and our families. We talk about how we women can - and must - transform our relationship to wanting, and making money, in order to create the emotional and financial lineage we wish for our families. Listen in and learn how to make money a force for good in your life and hopefully in the lives of others as well.
2021-03-2147 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeHealthy Screentime Habits, with Guest Julia StormIn this episode Abigail speaks with Digital Media Wellness Specialist Julia Storm about the pressures parents feel around screentime. Do we give it, withhold it, or just go mad from it? And how do we define a new normal given all that has happened this past year? Listen in and find out why not all screentime is the same, why we should sometimes let our kids be bored, and how we can build healthy little digital citizens.
2021-03-1437 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhy We Cook: Women on Food, Identity & ConnectionIn this episode Abigail speaks with Lindsay Gardner about her new book Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity and Connection. The women in its pages remind us that it's in the kitchen, in the field, and around the table that many women around the world do their most vital work as human beings. The result is an inspiring, empowering, and moving celebration of the place where food meets feminism.
2021-03-0826 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeOn Reinventing Ourselves, with Stephanie Thornton PlymaleIn this episode Abigail speaks with Stephanie Thornton Plymale, author of American Daughter, about her deeply troubled relationship with her mentally ill mother, her family history which dates back to the American Revolution, and how she rose above it all to become the incredibly successful head of a family of her own, a business, and a charity. Listen in as we talk about how to reinvent our past and make our dreams come true.
2021-02-2818 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeDecoding Boys with Janet AllisonAbigail interviews Janet Allison, founder of Boys Alive! to discuss what boys need more of - and less of - in our society, in order to be the amazing force for good that they can be. We talk about our shared connection with Michael Gurian, the preschool-to-prison pipeline, and how to help our boys tame their sometimes aggressive tendencies through physical play. If you've got boys, you need this. And if you've got girls, you might need it even more!
2021-02-2134 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeCan You Have a Bad Childhood and Still Give Your Kids a Great One?Sometimes we come from somewhere hard. We know it's not what we want to pass on; yet it's written in our bodies, and sometimes it comes out in our words and actions. We parents CAN recode ourselves in the present, and alter the trajectory for our children's future. On this Open Community Call, Abigail shares the tried and true journey she takes parents on, in order to help them transform their past, and change their lineage for generations to come. :)
2021-01-251h 05
Mother Flipping AwesomeHow to get Your Strong-Willed Kid Working FOR the Family Instead of AGAINST YouSome kids listen easily. Maybe even some of YOUR kids. But ooh, there's that ONE that just seems to drum to his own beat. No worries. I'll happily slip you their sheet music. ;) Listen in to this episode, and I will show you the secret to how you can ask that child to do things in a way that will have them saying yes, and how to tell them no when you need to - in a way that won't have them losing it when you do. These kids are my jam. I get them because my ol...
2021-01-181h 01
Mother Flipping AwesomeHow to Be an Insanely Awesome Grown-Up Who Can Lead Little Humans with EaseYou were you. Then you had kids. And suddenly now you're the grown up in the room. Uh oh. What if you don't know how to be the one with all the answers? What if parenthood has you feeling removed from whom you used to be, and confused about whom you are even becoming? On this episode, Abigail features a recording of a live group coaching call she recently did. She shares with you how you can get your days feeling purposeful and on-track, so you can feel less overwhelmed and more empowered as a p...
2021-01-1040 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMyth 4: There Is A "Right" Way to ParentAfter a long 2020 hiatus, Abigail Wald and the Mother Flipping Awesome podcast are back, closing out Season Two with this one last "Myth of Parenting" - our unspoken belief that there is one "right" way to parent - and reminding you that the only right way to parent is the one that is right for YOU and YOUR children. Tune in next week for the first of three "gift" episodes: a great way to get your 2021 started on a great note! Happy to be back, friends!
2021-01-0204 minYour Secret Is Safe With Me16. How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Kids with Abigail WaldWhen something big happens in your life, it doesn't just affect you—it also impacts everyone around you. This is especially true when you have children. So, how do you navigate talking to your kids about the more difficult life changes, such as infidelity, separation, or divorce? Instead of descending into a nervous sweat or putting on the cone of silence, parenting coach Abigail Wald says to take it a little bit easier on yourself. Why? Because your children are incredibly capable—and they probably know more than you think. In this episode of Your Secre...
2020-12-2443 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMyth #3: Parenting is Personal, Not PoliticalIn part 3 of the 4 Top Myths of Motherhood, we debunk Myth #3, that parenting is personal, not political. Abigail explains that parenting is indeed "doubly political" - not only is our parenting deeply affected by politics, but our parenting can also affect politics in turn. Together, we will look at some of the gender-based, economic, racial, cultural, and other ways politics affects parenting. And then we will shift our lens to look at the power we parents have in creating the world we want to build for the next generation.
2020-06-1014 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMyth #2: It's Our Job to Give Our Kids ConsequencesIn this episode, Abigail takes on the holy grail of parenting: the idea that kids need consequences and that we have to be the ones to give it to them. She shares with you the story of a daddy and some Sunday morning pancakes and through that, she introduces you to her concept of pre-work, which helps you turn the inevitable moments of discipline into connective moments of learning.
2020-06-0310 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMyth #1: Does Having Rage Make Me a Bad Mom?The first in a 4- part series examining the myths of motherhood. This week we're looking at rage and what it means if we have it. So many of us good mothers (me included) have found ourselves in moments of explosion, shocked that we have a dark side to our love. In this episode, Abigail explores 3 core sources for this rage and shares how rage is actually a gift as long as we know how to use it. Listen in if you dare.
2020-05-2806 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeHow to Take the Break You DeserveParenting can feel relentless, so we get used to over-riding our own needs. We think "who else is going to do it if I don't" but perhaps the better question is "if I don't take care of myself, who will?" I give you my "tap out strategy" so you can take the break you need even if you're single parenting. Because we both know you can't give to others (including your kiddos) if you don't give to yourself.
2020-05-2007 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeA MindFlip to Help Your MarriageThere's a sneaky little thing we often do to our partners that really sucks. We think it will help or make us feel better, but all it really does is create a divide. Listen in as Abigail reveals what this one thing is and what habit we can put in place instead.
2020-05-1306 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMaking the Best of a Covid-19 Mother's DayWhile brunch at your favorite restaurant, or a day at the spa may not be in the cards for you this particular Mother's Day, you can take plenty of heart in the fact that one thing Covid-19 has not cancelled is motherhood. Turns out we are indeed among the most essential workers of all. So while your crew will most certainly pour some love on you, there are a few gifts ONLY YOU can give yourself. Listen in as Abigail shares a three-part framework on how you can do just that.
2020-05-0609 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhat to Do When Parenting Feels Hard and LonelySometimes parenting can feel darn lonely. And that's hard, because the stakes are pretty high, and to feel all alone in it can be tough. So whether you are feeling overwhelmed because of single parenting, illness, trauma, unreconciled parenting styles, or any other reason, listen in and find strength as Abigail shares this MindFlip that can help you stem the tide of difficulty, and write a whole new story.
2020-04-2608 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhen Parents Don't Agree About How to ParentWhether we are living with the person we co-parent with, or quarantining with them, or divorced from them, we still have to find a way to parent together in concert. Listen in as Abigail shares a #MindFlip that can help you align your values, even when it feels like you can't see eye to eye.
2020-04-1508 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeThe Week Our World Fell Apart...And How We Put It Back TogetherBoy, oh boy. We mamas thought we were tired before (and guess what, we weren't wrong!). And now, in the blink of an eye we've gone from planning Spring Break to preparing Quarantine Snacks. But Even in the midst of all the chaos, we mamas still have power: the power to mind the darkness for the bits of gold, and to tell this story in the best we can for our families.
2020-03-2307 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeI Know They Hear Me, So When Will They Listen?Have you ever wondered how long it takes to teach your kid something and have them actually learn it? Let's be honest, we parents think that the second we say it, our kids should do it. But how realistic is that timing? Listen in as Abigail helps you see that your kids may be learning a whole lot more than you think, even when it looks like they may not be listening.
2020-03-1008 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeDoes Your Kid's Bedtime Push You Over The Edge?By nighttime, we parents are toast. Our kids, however, are just getting warmed up. This clash of rhythms often turns into a clash of wills, but what if our basic understanding of bedtime is what's really causing the problem? Join Abigail for this week's #MindFlip.
2020-03-0508 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeGet There On Time. With Kids.If we had all the time in the world, and schedules didn't matter, parenting would be a lot easier. But baby wakes up at 6:30, school starts at 8:15, soccer is at 3:45, and bedtime is 7:30 sharp. How can we get our little ones working with us instead of against us? Listen in as Abigail continues her month long exploration on time and how it affects the parenting universe.
2020-02-2608 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeCan We Move Through This Already?Tell the truth. Isn't there one thing that your kid is doing right now that drives you nuts? And you're pretty sure if you could move past this phase, then everything would be better. Guess what? It's a lie. Tune in to find out why.
2020-02-1907 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeLet's Master This Motherhood GigLast week Abigail invited the podcast community to join her for a Q & A on everything from siblings to anxiety. This week she shares the recording of that call, along with an invitation to finally master this motherhood gig. Because none of us are about to get fired anytime soon...
2020-02-0754 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeFive Different Mamas Share How They TRANSFORMED Their FamiliesAbigail's mission is to help every mother reach her full potential and become the most powerful person she can be. Listen in as she shares the before and after stories of five mamas who joined her in the 2019 Transformation Team Project. These stories serve as an invitation to take YOUR first step towards transformation.
2020-01-2948 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhen Should I Give My Kid What They Want?Char's got two teens and also a six year old. She'd like to make some different choices with her youngest child, but is finding herself in the same power struggles she has with her teens. Listen in as Abigail offers this mama a #MindFlip that will help her approach things differently.
2020-01-2249 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeHey Siblings! Stop Fighting and Start Playing Tamara knows that her boys love each other, so she can't understand why they keep trying to hurt each other. Listen in as Abigail offers her a #boymamaexpansion that will help flip this rivalry into harmony.
2020-01-1533 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhat Does It Take to Be a Confident Mom?Millie is looking for less doubt and more confidence in her parenting. Listen in as Abigail gives this mama the #mindflip she needs, to realize she already has what she's looking for.
2020-01-0832 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeHow Can I Get My Kid To Make Better Apologies?Anna has a beautiful, sensitive daughter who can't seem to apologize even when it might be called for. What's up with that? Listen in as Abigail offers her a #MindFlip to better understand what might be standing in between her daughter and an apology.
2020-01-0130 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhy Won't My Kid Just LISTEN TO ME!? Jenny needs better cooperation from her daughter at bathtime, but she's not getting it. Listen in, as Abigail offers this mama the #MindFlip she needs to be able to see the moment from a new perspective, making her 1000 times more likely to get the behavior she is looking for!
2019-12-1832 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhy Is My Kid So Grumpy?Kira loves her little boy but not always his grumpiness. Listen in, as Abigail helps this mama navigate through her boy's jungle of disappointment and pave some paths towards resilience.
2019-12-1128 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMommy Loves You But Now It's Daddy TimeThis mama has a newborn in her arms and a Cling Wrap toddler at her feet. Dad's trying to help but can't find a way in. Listen, as Abigail helps bring balance to this family and gets the toddler happily running off for adventures with Dad.
2019-12-0427 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeSchool Pickups AND Sibling Rivalry? WTF!Every day Christie heads out to pick up her kids, excited to see them, but when she gets there it's sibling rivalry, chaos, and dashed hopes all around. Listen in as Abigail offers this mama the practical #mindflips to get this pickup headed in the right direction.
2019-11-2027 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeWhy Can't I See The Good?There are so many tasks in the life of a mama. An entire mountain of "shoulds" that can leave us feeling heavy and never enough. Listen in as Abigail helps this mother #mindlflip so she can see the good in herself, and in her child, once again.
2019-11-1336 min
Mother Flipping AwesomePreschool is Ruining my Sweet ChildWe send our kids to preschool with hope and love, but what if they come home mean and sassy? Listen in as Abigail gives this mom the tools and the #mindflip she needs in order to cope.
2019-11-0634 min
Mother Flipping AwesomeMother Flipping Awesome TrailerListen in as popular parenting podcaster Abigail Wald coaches real mothers grappling with parenthood just like you, and walk away with simple yet profound #mindflips that will completely redefine how you see motherhood, and what you are capable of.
2019-10-3004 min
The Mother LoadLet’s talk to Abigail Wald about WTF Hand in Hand Parenting is!
This week's episode is a reminder that we're all stronger together and to ask for help when you need it. Listen as Constance finds out WTF Hand in Hand Parenting is as Missi Pyle reunites with her old friend, Abigail Wald, creator of Mother Flipping Awesome and certified Hand In Hand Parenting instructor. She teaches us how important engaging in play is to your child and YOU, as well as understanding tantrums and why it’s important to help them through it. PLUS, they build a "parenting table" together??? Whaaatt? Get excited! Connect with...
2019-10-2256 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastWhy is it so Hard to Hear your Child Say "I Hate You!" Three little words with such immense power. Following on from last week's podcast on children with anger, this week Elle and Abigail suss out why it feels so bad to hear "I hate you," and the many ways you can respond. Elle talks about the different reasons she hears "I hate you," both in anger and as connection bids, and Abigail shares why she thinks they hardly ever hear "I hate you," in her house. We also talk about times we can respond playfully, and times we...
2019-02-1926 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastYour Blueprint for Building Better Habits and Good BehaviorSo, you want your kids to walk in the door, hang their jacket, unpack their bags, eat quickly and get back out the door, freshly changed, for practice. But right now you are at, well, walk in the door. BOOM! Cue screaming, crying, defiance and running in the exact opposite direction that you'd like. So how do you get from where you are now, to where you want to be with your kids? This week's podcast was inspired by a mom that worked with Abigail and feels like she can't get...
2018-12-0423 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastHandling Bumpy Behavior on Halloween To celebrate the year since the Hand in Hand Parenting podcast launched - and the treat it's been connecting with a quarter of a million parents all over the globe - Abigail and Elle ring in their one year anniversary with a reprisal of their first episode - handling the Halloween horrors. That's right - from costume fears and trick or treat overwhelm to sugar highs and candy battles, this episode covers handling the behavioral bumps on Halloween night. Abigail shares what happens to a child's brain when they are melting down, and...
2018-10-2129 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastRethinking TicklingTickling seems like a good, reliable route to laughter and fun, so why might we suggest rethinking it? Today on the podcast the Elle and Abigail talk about Hand in Hand's approach to tickling and how they tackled it in their own families. Elle remembers the good and the bad of tickling in her house when she was a child and Abigail recounts times her sons begged her to tickle them, and how they found good alternatives. They also discuss power play and boundaries in the #metoo era. Why Do we ne...
2018-05-2226 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastRaising Boys and Girls DifferentlyToday Elle and Abigail are talking to New York Times bestselling author, neuro-biologist and family counselor Michael Gurian. We're talking boys, girls and their differences, and raising boys and girls so each thrives. All over the world boys in schools are failing and girls are succeeding, why? Why Boys Need Special Attention On the podcast today, Michael sheds some light. Known as "the people's philosopher," he breaks down the fascinating differences in how boys and girls brains process information, and what boys need more of in class. Michael addresses...
2018-05-1547 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastChildren's Aggressive Behavior Comes Down to this One Thing Hitting? Pinching? Kicking? Most children act aggressively but it can be very tough to see and understand. When a child is aggressive our instinct is often to shut it down - "Don’t hit," we say, or "I don’t want to hear those things." Looking at A Child's Aggressive Behavior in a New Way While we can and should set limits about the behavior, what happens if we can listen to what that behavior is telling us? In this episode, Abigail tells about a time her son g...
2018-03-0626 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastRebuilding Hope When We Are Shocked or Scared by World EventsHand in Hand Parenting Podcast for Parents, Episode 17: Rebuilding Hope When We Are Shocked or Scared by World Events When shocking events or natural disasters leave us raw and overwhelmed parenting can feel tougher than usual. Today Abigail and Elle share Hand in Hand's ideas for caring well for ourselves and our children when events rock us. We talk about how much to share with our children about these events and why pulling together will be, in the end, what pulls us through. Lack of Control One feeling that's common following a shocking e...
2018-02-2718 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastStaylistening Surprises If you've discovered the simple and seemingly radical tool of Staylistening - of staying and listening through your child's upset - you may have been amazed by how your child recovers from that tantrum or meltdown and returns to brightness and easy co-operate. Or, you may have not! Surprise! Staylistening doesn't always go the way we parents expect, and there can be many reasons why. On the podcast this week Elle and Abigail look at some of the different ways Staylistening can look. Children may not go immediately t...
2018-02-2036 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastWhat's Going Well in your Parenting?That's right! What's going well? It's easy to tear yourself apart over parenting, questioning what's going wrong, and becoming overwhelmed with doubts and disappointments. But this week Abigail and Elle - and right in time for Valentines - look at the value of taking a moment or two to see what's going good for you and your family. What's Going Well? Find out how to train your brain to notice more about what's going well in your parenting. See more good in your kids, and yourself in this episode with Hand in Hand's E...
2018-02-1322 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastParenting: The Brain Science Behind BehaviorWhat does brain science have to do with parents and the way we raise our kids? When we come from a gentle parenting perspective, we try to respond to our children in moments of upsets rather than react to them with harshness, we try to come at each situation with empathy and compassion. We try to set limits warmly and to listen in times of anger, need or distress. But that can be really hard in the moment! How can we keep calm and respond well when our children have legs and arms...
2018-02-0633 minHand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastParenting: The Brain Science Behind BehaviorWhat does brain science have to do with parents and the way we raise our kids? When we come from a gentle parenting perspective, we try to respond to our children in moments of upsets rather than react to them with harshness, we try to come at each situation with empathy and compassion. We try to set limits warmly and to listen in times of anger, need or distress. But that can be really hard in the moment! How can we keep calm and respond well when our children have legs and arms...
2018-02-0633 min
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On PurposeTransforming Power Struggles Through Play with Abigail Wald and Elle Kwan from Hand in Hand Parenting
Dr. Dan welcomes two guests today Abigail Wald (from Los Angeles) and Elle Kwan (from Hong Kong) from the international global nonprofit organization Hand in Hand Parenting (The two are the hosts of the Hand in Hand podcast: https:/www.handinhandparenting.org/podcast/ ).
The Hand in Hand philosophy is fueled by compassion, connection, and kindness - all based on the foundational belief that your child is good, the parent is good, and with love you can foster success from within for any child. Hand in Hand sets parents up to value that they are the very best expert on their ow...
2018-01-3150 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastAre Natural Consequences Punishment?What role do consequences play in your parenting? On this week's Podcast for Parents Abigail and Elle talk about when consequences become punishments. Are Consequences Punishment? Natural consequences sound like a good idea - and can be wonderful - but often when we, as parents, get involved in issuing consequences they can get skewed and become a punishment. We talk about the differences between natural consequences and the leap it can take to handle them calmly and consequences that become punishments and why they aren't as helpful. Join us...
2018-01-3025 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastDo Kids Manipulate Us?Do Our Kids Manipulate Us? When Abigail and Elle pose this question they thought they'd answer with a resounding "Yes!" - until they stopped to think about. And then, they went down the rabbit hole... "What does manipulation even mean?" Abigail asks Together they trace the times they've felt manipulated as parents and come across some interesting answers - a lot about feeling manipulated has to do with us! Abigail mentions some moments where her son actually is very cute in his manipulation, while Elle remembers manipulation feeling a lot darker.
2018-01-2320 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastFinding Your Tribe Did you ever think you'd need help in your parenting? Elle and Abigail figured they might need help initially, but never years and years into their parenting. This week they discuss the moment they knew they needed help, how they reached out, and what differences they saw when they found their parenting "tribe." Elle talks up the value of support in a shared community, and Abigail champions finding a mentor. There should be no embarrassment or shame in asking for help, but yet it's something both hosts admit is hard to do.
2018-01-1633 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastResisting Special Time?Do you make time for Special Time? Don't fret if you don't...yet! We know that spending just a few minutes putting aside distractions and letting children lead play can boost our relationship with them, but that doesn't stop us running away from this type of Special Time. On this week's episode Abigail and Elle look at the times they put off Special Time, and the ways they try to "cheat" the tool by using shortcuts. Abigail admits this tool is her weakest as well as the (unlikely) reason it feels hard, while Elle says...
2018-01-0927 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastMaking Changes: Resolutions That Actually SucceedIt's 2018 already! Happy New Year! This week's podcast has a New Year's flavor as Elle and Abigail talk about bringing change to yourself and your family. What is the secret to making habits stick? Abigail reveals she's big on studying on how habits work and reveals the three-step process she's used to help keep resolutions in the past. This is great news to Elle, who is less adept at adopting new ways that last beyond February! They talk about the pressure we pile on when we devote ourselves to doing something new - esp...
2018-01-0227 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastCreating Rituals It's the season to be...making rituals? What is a Ritual Anyway? Elle asks this week are rituals the same as routine and is implementing them just a lot of extra work? Abigail mentions some family rituals that may already be in place in a family and that will become meaningful even if they are (currently) under the radar. We look at what rituals are, at their heart, how rituals can be so very connecting for family, and how Special Time can be viewed as a regular family ritual th...
2017-12-1925 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastCurb Off-Track Behavior CalmlyThis week on the podcast Abigail introduces a counter-intuitive ninja parenting tool! We talk about how offtrack behavior looks early on, what it signals, and why this tool responds where reasoning doesn't. Both hosts talk about the times they've used this tool with successful outcomes, even though it feels completely counter-intuitive at first. Please drop by and listen in if you: Have a hard time curbing your child's whining or unwanted behavior Are bored of yelling, bribing and offering consequences that don't work Would like a tool that works even w...
2017-12-1220 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastParenting Guilt The podcast starts today with a question: Is it too late to change how I parent? If not, how can I forgive myself for things i’m not proud of? Abigail and Elle share a few parenting choices they made and feel less than proud of, as well as some inspiring ideas about how they made peace with their parenting, and how you can too. Listen in if you've ever: Yelled or been forceful with your child and regretted it later Wished you'd found a more peaceful parenting approach earlier Are struggling to a...
2017-12-0523 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastHandling Bedtime BattlesTeeth-brushing, clothes changing and bathtime refusals, followed by endless requests for drinks, food, and "one more story." Yes, this week Elle and Abigail are talking sleep... or why kids don't want to! Abigail admits to her own bedtime battles. She got so tangled up in her kids "needing to sleep," that she lost it time and time again when they refused until she reframed their pleas. Tools for a Bedtime Transition The two moms share tools parents can use to overcome these challenges, including Elle's current favorite, "The Squishes," before talking about handling t...
2017-11-2725 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastWhat Helps Children Feel Gratitude?What are you grateful for now? That’s the question Abigail poses to Elle this episode. We’ll be talking about how we feel about being thankful during the thankful season, what happens if it feels difficult, and how we can inspire gratitude rather than demand it from our children? Feelings about gratitude are often triggered around the holidays. In this episode, Abigail and Elle share ideas for: Promoting true gratitude in the family Making space to see and hear your child as they are and monitor your connection How to let children offload trust...
2017-11-2132 min
Hand in Hand Parenting: The PodcastGetting Children to ListenElle and Abigail are talking about ways you can get children to listen and respond to your requests, without resorting to yelling or punishments. Elle shares a story that happened that morning about her son refusing to come to the breakfast table and how they worked their way through the hurdle before he missed the school bus. Elle has an enlightening moment about her childhood breakfasts and how they might impact how she handles breakfast refusals. Meanwhile, Abigail recalls the time her son, as a 9th-month-old, gave a low growl that meant HE WAS NOT GOING TO...
2017-11-1430 min
INspired INsider PodcastFrom Homemade Snack to Health Food Hit with Abigail Wald Founder of The Yes BarToday we have the founder of The Yes Bar, Abigail Wald. The YES Bar was born in 2012 in their kitchen in California. Her younger son had a lot of food sensitivities and health challenges, and she had to say "no" to most things he wanted to eat. She wanted to create something that she could say YES to every time. People can get a Yes bar on yesbar.com, Amazon, and they are in about 200 stores across the country. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:05] Jeremy introduces his guest, Abigail Wald. [3:00] Abigail talks about her son's adverse...
2017-11-0253 min
REAL with Diane McDanielAbigail Wald: Spinning Straw Into GoldAbigail Wald is founder of YES Bar and Real Time Parenting. Abigail talks about the serious health challenges faced by her two young sons, and how these experiences of adversity spurred her entrepreneurial spirit and led her to start two new businesses. Abigail also talks about how the parenting tools she learned helped her to achieve … Continue reading Abigail Wald: Spinning Straw Into Gold →
2017-10-2400 minINspired INsider Podcast[One Question] Forming A Partnership with Abigail Wald Founder of The Yes BarToday we have the founder of The Yes Bar, Abigail Wald. The YES Bar was born in 2012 in their kitchen in California. Her younger son had a lot of food sensitivities and health challenges, and she had to say "no" to most things he wanted to eat. She wanted to create something that she could say YES to every time. People can get a Yes bar on yesbar.com, Amazon, and they are in about 200 stores across the country. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Abigail Wald. [2:30] Abigail talks about how...
2017-08-2920 min