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Imperfect ParentingJana Chan the beauty of Imperfection in Motherhood - Part 2Jana Chan part 2SO much in this episode! We really kick into action, mid-thought as we start the podcast, this week!At the time of this recording Halloween was on the horizon.. We talk about how we manage and as well All Saints Day rituals that we’ve done since Czech.And, as well.. pre-election thoughts..:):) in brief..Loss, politics, family, community, creativity and appreciation.Miscarriages..the unspoken topic..and.. how questioning what is right for your family , for you..effects pregnancies.The judging and questions around wh...2020-11-1946 min
Imperfect ParentingJana Chan -Part 1: Trauma, transition and upsizing with Family?Part 1: Better to upsize after months of leading a minimalist lifestyle on the road? Or, upsize and go back to the way things were before nomadic life?It’s 11.11. Another moment in time with Czech mom, Jana Chan making her way in Australia.HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!And, by some wild chance.. this releases.. on Jana’s birthday! Vešechno nelepši! Wishing you the best .. what an incredible way to launch into your new year!:) We are honored.We step into Jana’s next phase, once again getting an intimate v...2020-11-1245 min
Imperfect ParentingMidlife motherhood - a conversation about being yourselfWho do you want to be when you grow up? We often ask kids "what do you want to be when you grow up? Yet, Who are you, NOW, Parents? Who do you want to be? What are your intentions and how is that working out? How can you show your kids the best of you? So, they do the same?It's the 1st podcast of the month, and so we focus on midlife parenting, yet.. today's episode is for you, in the unknown, the uncertainty of these times.You are at a crossroads and lookin...2020-11-0524 min
Imperfect ParentingWhere is your parent recharge place? Fast Friday XAs always the audio version of Every Fast Friday live coaching event in the Imperfect Parenting Facebook group. This week’s Wednesday podcast has Ariel talking with Jana Chan about how being on the road has positively effected her pre-schooler and has us looking at expat language the topic of do overs. As well there’s a quick touch on topics covered on Monday Youtube channel, looking at “where is YOUR re-charge place?”So, we ask you.. What would you do-over.. if you could?And, where is your re-charge place? Let us know...2020-02-1812 min
Imperfect ParentingWhat if you were given 1 mom “do over“?This week we come back to Jana Chan in a conversation with Ariel about being back on the road in Australia after time back home.It’s a rough recording.. a few more noises than usual..Jana talks about caravan living vs, home or house sitting and what Tom has gained from the experience.As well, updates us on her family walkabout/caravan about in Australia. Experiences of cultural differences in trust and generosity.What language does Tom think is spoken in Australia and is she worried about his level of Eng...2020-02-1250 min
Imperfect ParentingStranger danger and intuitive parenting IP 1 year flashback Part 1Ariel reflects back on the year, the moment and conversations with Lisa Wik Granberg and Jana Chan.Lisa of Sweden and Håtö Gård shares thoughts for moms about city vs countryside, stranger danger, curbing tantrums, the differences between all 3 daughters.. and our support systems.. and honors us native American drumming with her co-creator.. at the very end of the podcast..Jana of Australia (though from Czech) shares the importance of intuitive parenting, paying attention to how our kids reflect our “true state of being”, role of mom vs. work, and how to prioritize inside...2019-12-1237 min
Imperfect ParentingA little space, please - on the road in Australia with Jana ChanYes, that was a play on words! On one hand, this episode with Jana Chan shows her on the other side of the dark storm of introspection and challenging days alone with her 3 year old. And, she is ever happy for more space as they house sit and have an adventure with horses farm animals and more and stay in one area a while longer. Yet, as we spoke outside the call, Jana confessed that she as well missed the ease of a small space where you are only 2 meters away from your son as he sleeps and you do...2019-08-2135 min
Imperfect ParentingJana Chan moves in new directions, in motherhood and on the road in AustraliaJana Chan explores more than just Australia with her family. She talks openly with Imperfect Parenting Podcast about realizing her true needs, her own struggles on the road and finding her path to “presence” and joy. Listen and hear her secrets to success. And, the power-fullMoments on the road that led many of us listening, to re-evaluate many things in our own lives. At home, on the road and as we approach travel season.We reflect on the podcast a bit more in the blog.Thank you for your review+ sharing your fa...2019-05-2955 min
Imperfect Parenting“A glance within” - Mom on her own - Jana Chan - Austalian caravanThe truth about mom’s on their own, with Jana Chan. We are not always alone, yet when we are, it is a while other ball game. Even when with a partner, often one partner takes things more lightly and doesn’t lose as much of their own life as the other, therefore.. all is different. On the road, an expat mom or at home, being on our own, away from support system/family/friends has deep effect. Jana shares an intimate moment of truth, finding the positives as well as the emotional realities of being with a little...2019-04-1044 min
Imperfect Parenting24/7 challenges: On the road and at home - Ariel and Mats - Jana ChanThis week, we discuss realities of families being together 24/7, at home or through travel reality.We come back to Jana Chan, from episode 9 and 12, who is now in full reality of nomadic life with her family, in a 5 meter camper caravan, in Australia.We look at the challenges of any family home or on the road being together 24/7. We hear Jana's travel experience and relate it to similar being at home.Together we look at parent plans vs. kids and how we have no choice, but to slow down and move at a d...2019-02-2033 min
Imperfect ParentingBack to basics-Feng Shui struggles - Going with DestinyIn this episode of the Imperfect Parenting Podcast, we get an Australian beachside update from Jana Chan on the eve before her family departs on their caravan/camper nomadic adventure. As well, Ariel and Mats get Back to Basics talking about realities of downsizing their own lives and their struggles with Feng Shui, energy loss and “going with the flow” of destiny. As well, a podcast update about continuing differently each week. And, we read our 1st lovely review on Apple Podcasts! Yeah!To read more about this topic and more, please, go to our blog for furthe...2019-01-2933 min
Imperfect ParentingJana Chan - Czech/Australia: Downsizing your family to a 5 meter camper.caravanMeet Jana Chan, born outside Prague, Czechia, living in Australia. 1 child, 1 husband and an apartment that must be downsized into a 5 meter caravan/camper. How flexible are kids, actually? Imperfect parenting at its best. This is only the beginning of their new adventure and journey. We will check in with this lovely family along the way. We also talk about the transition into motherhood, mother’s groups, vaccinations and school, mom styles, exchange birth stories, realities of being an expat abroad and some tips and tricks for parents on the go.To read more about this topic and mor...2019-01-091h 25