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The Simplifiers Podcast384: How to re-emerge after hibernation - with Carrie Contey (ALL-STAR) The seasons are changing and it’s time to (ever so slowly) re-emerge again after hibernation! Thank goodness. If you’ve felt like you’ve gone in a cave, either figuratively or creatively these last few months, this episode is especially for you. My all-star special guest today is Carrie Contey, Ph.D. and she’s simplifying how to re-emerge after hibernation with grace. If you’ve been hit with a big, massive life change recently or maybe you’re in a creative funk and not sure how to snap out of it, Carrie shares her very best secrets...2025-05-2757 min
Good Enough ParentingEncore! How to Have a Happy Mother's DayIn honor of Mother's Day, we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes "How to Have a Happy Mother's Day" because who couldn't use a littler reminder that the day is actually supposed to feel good for YOU ❤️A few years ago, I got a call around 3:00 on Mother’s Day. A dear friend asked me if I would be able to meet her for a drink before dinner. Hell yes. We had both had less than ideal days that were meant to celebrate us but instead were filled with cranky kids and unmet...2025-05-0308 min
Sacred & SovereignParenting Beyond the Old Paradigm: Thriving as a Family with Carrie ConteyWhat if parenting wasn’t about controlling or molding your child, but about honoring their sovereignty—and your own?Have you ever felt suffocated by the weight of parenting, like you're trapped in a role that doesn’t quite fit?Do you wonder if there’s a way to raise your children that feels more natural, less exhausting, and deeply fulfilling?Are you trying to navigate parenting with a partner whose approach is wildly different from yours?In today’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Carrie Contey—a pioneering...2025-03-1250 min
More Than One Way"Alive in the Aliveness"What does it mean to be a human? What unique gift do you bring to the world? In this episode we take a brief detour from our Parable series to share a conversation with a special guest, Dr. Carrie Contey. Carrie has a PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis on prenatal and perinatal psychology. She describes herself as an insatiably curious explorer and a philosopher at heart. She teaches and coaches in the fields of parenting and humanhood. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much we did.Links:www.carriecontey.comTEDxAustinCa...2024-09-1844 minGood Enough ParentingHow to Have a Happy Mother's DayA few years ago, I got a call around 3:00 on Mother’s Day. A dear friend asked me if I would be able to meet her for a drink before dinner. Hell yes. We had both had less than ideal days that were meant to celebrate us but instead were filled with cranky kids and unmet expectations. We needed to commiserate.And at the risk of sounding like a terrible mother I’m going to be honest – our cocktail hour was the best part of my day. We laughed, we cried and we went back to our famili...2024-05-0108 min
60 Mindful Minutes“The Creative Act” with Carrie ConteyFrequent guest Carrie Contey joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Guest Bio Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, supports and inspires her clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts so they can approach family life with skill and spaciousness. Carrie received her doctorate in prenatal and perinatal psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, p...2024-03-2645 min60 Mindful Minutes“The Creative Act” with Carrie ConteyFrequent guest Carrie Contey joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Guest Bio Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, supports and inspires her clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts so they can approach family life with skill and spaciousness. Carrie received her doctorate in prenatal and perinatal psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, p...2024-03-2645 min
BirthfulCesarean Risk: What’s Your Place of Birth Got to Do With It?, with Dr. Neel ShahCesarean rates have increased 500% in two generations, and about half of them may be unnecessary. Physician-scientist and ACOG Fellow, Dr. Neel Shah, talks with Adriana about how the hospital you choose can be your #1 risk of having a surgical birth, how we got here, and what you can do about it.If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How to Avoid a “Cascade of Interventions” and this episode with Carrie Contey (it's the one we mentioned in the show).Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and link...2023-10-1834 min
Knot ParentingClarity with Carrie | EP03: Clarity Begins with You Clarity begins with you. And, the first step is identifying where in your life clarity might be needed. Taking stock of all the things that are pertinent to one's personhood, parenting, partnership, and life, and then going inward to clarify what is needed will bring more alignment. Together, Carrie and Kristen emphasize the importance of doing inner work to feel more fortified and connected to something bigger than oneself. They discuss how using daily prompts can help individuals tune in and tune up, including checking in on one’s brain state, weather inside, and body sensations. C...2023-08-2733 min
Knot ParentingClarity with Carrie | EP02: Why Does Clarity Matter?Modern life is full, fast and loud. There are endless choices and decisions that need to be made, especially when parenting growing people. Cultivating the skills of finding clarity from within -- the ability to know and trust one's self, deeply -- is invaluable for several reasons. First, it brings awareness to what's truly meaningful. Living a satisfying life is very personal so being able to listen and clarify what matters allows for a sense of agency, fulfillment and aliveness. Second, clarity calms the fears that arise as a result of living in the 21st century and caring for the...2023-08-2123 min
Knot ParentingClarity with Carrie | EP01: Why Clarity?Clarity is one of the most important tools to have in your tool kit as you navigate the wild and wonderful seas of life. On Episode 1 of "Clarity" Carrie and Kristin explore the challenges of finding clarity when information is coming at us, endlessly. Clarity helps individuals make intentional decisions and take meaningful actions. When we practice "coming in for a landing" we allow ourselves to pause, notice and consider what is going on -- around us and within us. And in doing that we don't just hear ourselves, we actually learn to know and trust ourselves, deeply. Cultivating clarity is...2023-08-1724 min
The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 131: Knot Parenting with Carrie ConteyA deep and touching conversation with Carrie Contey, PhD. about the profound human work of being in relationship with another developing human and remembering their essence in the midst of challenging behaviors and chaos.In this episode, you’ll learn:What does Carrie Contey mean by Knot ParentingWhat it is to be human and care for humans as they growA bigger container for holding the work of parentingResources mentioned in this podcast:Website: https://www.carriecontey.com/Podcast: https://www.carriecontey.com/podcastEmail: hello@carriecontey.comFacebook: ht...2023-05-0257 min
Knot ParentingUntangling Technology | E4. Technology as the Catalyst for Intentional Family LifeNavigating boundaries and technology for you and your family is the work of modern parenting. It’s an opportunity to examine what’s really happening with you and your children and clarify value-based guidelines and develop self-awareness around what truly matters. These skills are what will safeguard your children as they move into life beyond the growing years. There's no way to prepare them for the technological world that is emerging. It's changing too fast. However, by modeling clear boundaries and self-knowing, you can teach them what it means to be a healthy, aligned, compassionate human while bringing more ease...2023-05-0128 minKnot ParentingUntangling Technology | E3. Moving from Tech Manager to Tech MentorYoung people today are growing up with devices and technology in a way that most adult people never did. It’s a part of our lives whether we want it or not, so taking the time to examine what’s really happening with you, and your children when it comes to screen time is an important step in moving toward a healthy relationship with technology. In this episode, Kristen and I talk about how parents can shift from a place of fear to appreciation, concern to curiosity, and manager to mentor. BIO Carrie Conte...2023-04-2622 minKnot ParentingUntangling Technology | E2. Your Children are Watching How You Interact with DevicesIt all starts with you. Being the guide for your kids requires a certain level of consideration and clarity of your habits. In this episode, we discuss the importance of sorting out your own relationship with devices and technology. We know one thing for sure, they are always watching! In order to be a steady guide for your children, understanding how devices add to, or take away, from your own life is the first step. Showing them through your own exploration and experimentation models for them a way of being with devices that is thoughtful and discerning. The self-awareness...2023-04-2522 min
Knot ParentingUntangling Technology | E1. The Work of Modern ParentingWhat would it mean to feel clear, calm and confident in your role as the family guide navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology? In this episode, Carrie and Kristen dive into one of the top parenting struggles of today: devices. It’s the aspect of modern life that has most parents tangled up. The truth is, we are all in relationship with these devices and apps and we are being tempted by new things, regularly and this can leave us feeling swirly. But with self-awareness, clarity and value-based boundaries we can put it in its rightful place for ou...2023-04-1919 min60 Mindful MinutesKnot Parenting with Carrie ConteyHave you ever wondered what it would be like to feel steady and confident in your parenting? Do you ever think about how to truly savor these precious years with your growing people? And, perhaps most importantly, do you dream of creating connected relationships that endure beyond childhood? This week, we connect with Carrie Contey, who has spent the last two decades guiding, supporting and inspiring parents to know and trust themselves, deeply. And as a result, there are thousands of parents all over the world who feel skillfully equipped, personally fulfilled, and authentically connected with their people in...2023-02-2354 min60 Mindful MinutesKnot Parenting with Carrie ConteyHave you ever wondered what it would be like to feel steady and confident in your parenting? Do you ever think about how to truly savor these precious years with your growing people? And, perhaps most importantly, do you dream of creating connected relationships that endure beyond childhood? This week, we connect with Carrie Contey, who has spent the last two decades guiding, supporting and inspiring parents to know and trust themselves, deeply. And as a result, there are thousands of parents all over the world who feel skillfully equipped, personally fulfilled, and authentically connected with their people in...2023-02-2354 minKnot ParentingE8. (Wrap-Up) Untangling the KnotsGuess what? This parenting thing can feel really good. As Carrie wraps up this mini-series, she reviews some of her foundational concepts (understanding the nervous system, self-awareness, transcending fear, finding your way, etc.). Turns out that in the midst of all of this child development there’s a lot of parent development going on, too. We’re evolving, growing, and learning right alongside our kids. How cool is that? BIO Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and famil...2023-02-1641 minKnot ParentingE7. Appreciate, Love, and SavorWhat role do appreciation, love, and savoring play in this parenting journey? They are the things that bring richness, joy, and meaning to family life. In this episode, Carrie shares her insights on the importance of paying attention to what really matters and focusing on what’s working and what’s good. We all know what it’s like to get stuck in a drudgery mindset of raising our kids. But when we learn to train our focus towards what’s good and give ourselves permission to delight in the miracle of this parenting experience, we begin to create the habi...2023-02-1434 minKnot ParentingE6. It’s All One Big ExperimentImagine approaching parenting like a curious researcher running experiments and greeting the results with openness and non-attachment. In this episode, Carrie shares her insights on seeing the parenting journey like it’s one big experiment. When we cultivate a spirit of play, curiosity, and non-attachment–instead of resisting how life unfolds–we gain access to a lightness that brings ease and grace to the journey. BIO Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, s...2023-02-0927 minKnot ParentingE5. There’s No Right Way, So Find Your WayWho hasn’t wondered… Is there a right way to parent? Am I doing this right? Am I doing enough? In this episode, Carrie shares her insights on there being no “right way” to parent, that it’s more about cultivating healthy ways of relating and building a family life that works for each of us individually. When we find our way through the noise of experts, norms, and opinions, we tap into an inner knowing, confidence, and courage to trust ourselves and the process (not the prescription) of raising humans. BIO Carrie Contey, Ph.D...2023-02-0732 minKnot ParentingE4. Transcending FearParenting can feel very high stakes. There can be so much gripping and anxiety to get it right. We can become fixated on doing enough and comparing ourselves to others. And, with no shortage of parenting advice everywhere we turn, it’s no wonder that parents can often feel lost, afraid, and overwhelmed. In this episode, Carrie focuses on how we can change our mindset about our role and our approach so that we can feel less pressure and more confidence. By integrating tools such as self-awareness, self-resourcing, and appreciation, we can begin to stand more firmly in our ro...2023-02-0223 minKnot ParentingE3. Self-Aware + Self-CareWhile self-care is a critical tool for being the steady, sturdy parent we aim to be, its precursor is self-awareness. In this episode, Carrie shares her insights on the practices of pausing, noticing and tending, all functions of developing self-awareness. As we learn to pause and tune into our inner and outer experience in any given moment, we begin to gain access to our steadier selves, our inner knowing, and our wise discernment. Not only does this allow us to become less reactionary and more intentional in our parenting, but also more grateful, peaceful, and loving. B...2023-01-3126 minKnot ParentingE2. When We Get Tangled UpLet's face it... family life gets pretty tangled up and knotted sometimes. Inside our grown-up adult bodies and the still-growing bodies of children is a great big nervous system that regulates our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors all day long. Having an understanding of how we all regulate ourselves gives us a broader perspective of what’s really going on when we’re dysregulated. This awareness gives us access to a set of tools for getting and staying steady. In this episode, Carrie explains how families are simply a bunch of nervous systems bumping up against each other, creating knots, and...2023-01-3120 minKnot ParentingE1. Why Knot Parenting?In this introductory episode, Carrie lays the foundation of her parenting philosophy and explores what it means to knot parent. She unpacks her five Ps for approaching parent development (paradigm, paradox, perspective, process, and practice) and offers a new model for parenting, one rooted in creating healthy relationships that endure. Carrie invites parents to see themselves as growing and evolving alongside the people they’re parenting, and to take it all–the joyful moments and the tough days–as opportunities to become more of who we’re meant to be. BIO Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is a...2023-01-2644 min
Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's ResourceConscious Connection with Carrie Contey, PhD
Episode 54
Conscious Connection with Carrie Contey, PhD
Are you struggling with conscious parenting, despite your best intentions? Are you unsure of how to stay connected with your children and to other loved ones (including yourself) when stress and frustration get high?Today’s guest gives practical ways to implement conscious parenting and shares fundamental concepts of brain development that will help you understand yourself and your children better. This is a replay of one of our favorite episodes - episode 16. It’s so good we...2023-01-231h 03
Law Moms Out LoudIntegrating Personhood & Family LifeWhat does it mean to be a whole, connected, evolving human being? The incredible Dr. Carrie Contey, Human Development Specialist, joins our #LawMoms today for a deep discussion on personhood, parenting & family life, & what it means to evolve as people, parents, friends, and prosperous beings. Carrie is an expert in personhood, parenting, and family life. She has been fascinated by children, babies, and human development for as long as she can remember, and has made it her life’s work to work with children and parents on their development. 2022-09-101h 14
BirthfulBest of Birthful: How to Truly Understand (and Calm!) Your Baby, with Carrie ConteyWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ episodes.Specialist and educator Carrie Contey explains what you need to know about how babies communicate their needs to us. Learn how you can tune into and translate their messages, and how it begins with tuning in - to yourself!Here's the original episode in full.You can connect with us on In...2022-08-1730 min
The Modern Ancestral Mamas PodcastEpisode 13: Conscious Parenting with Katie CrosbyIn this episode, we interview Katie Crosby from Thriving Littles. Katie is a pediatric OT specializing in healing individuals through emotional work and nervous system recalibration. She works with children and adults on relational, physical, and spiritual healing and evolution through sensory and emotional regulation. In this episode, we discussed the definition of respectful parenting, the different styles of parenting, what is emotional regulation, the importance of environment and feeling safe, how to manage big transitions, and so much more!
Podcasts Mentioned on Respectful Parenting:
Unruffled
Simplicity Parenting
B...2022-05-261h 34
3 Righteous MamasEpisode 30: Motherhood as our Superpower With Carrie ConteyWelcome to another episode of Three Righteous Mamas!
This week we have a very special guest: Carrie Contey is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, supports and inspires her clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts so they can approach family life with skill and spaciousness.
Carrie received her doctorate in prenatal and perinatal psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, psychology and spirituality of humanhood. She is the creator of Evolve, a yearlong "...2021-05-261h 13
Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised029: Calm and Connected Parenting TipsToday I’m talking all about connected parenting.
My daughter struggled going to school this morning and I wanted to share how I supported her and her poor little nervous system.
Here are some of the strategies I implemented:
Long strong cuddles (at least 20 seconds)
Deep breathing
Asking gentle questions
Validating her emotions and feelings: “Stop, Drop, Empathy”
Helping her with tasks she was struggling with (getting dressed)
I sat next to her in the back of the car on the way to school and held her hand
I told her all the reasons I love...2020-07-2227 min
The Consciously Parenting PodcastTranscending Your TriggersIn this final discussion with Carrie Contey, we take the topic of triggers beyond the day-to-day experience of stress and struggle to the level of personal transcendence. It’s a delicious conversation that will refuel your parenting energy. Here, we’re offering a broader perspective of what it means to be triggered into a stressful reaction in your daily life with kids. This is the last (wonderful) piece to the puzzle of what to do about being triggered as a parent. Recap: The first step is awareness around your personal stress triggers and how...2020-04-1515 minThe Consciously Parenting PodcastTransforming Your TriggersUnless your parents were highly unique and parented consciously ahead of their time, you were likely disciplined and/or punished for behaviors in an effort to be “socialized.” Mainstream or traditional parenting centered around creating submissive and compliant children who “knew their place.” The shift is underway, however, and children are coming into a place of more respect and understanding. Parents must consciously attend to their own conditioning and wiring in order to parent this way. It takes awareness and commitment to overcome the past and move toward a different future for your family. Transforming reactivi...2020-04-1519 minThe Consciously Parenting PodcastTaming Your Triggers with guest expert Carrie ConteyWe’ve all had them. Some are small, others overwhelming. If you’re here, you’re a step ahead in that you’re aware that you have them. Parenting brings them on in full force. We’re talking about triggers with guest parenting expert Carrie Contey. Triggers are those situations that uniquely activate your stress response. They’re personal and based on individual perceptions. Triggers are so unique and personal because they touch on past pain, often from childhood. The same situation can have one parent outraged while another simply laughs. Triggers wait in the depths of ou...2020-04-1523 minThe Simplifiers PodcastHow to re-emerge after hibernation - with Carrie ConteyThe seasons are changing and it’s time to (ever so slowly) re-emerge again after winter hibernation! Thank goodness. If you’ve felt like you’ve gone in a cave, either figuratively or creatively these last few months, this episode is especially for you. My special guest today is Carrie Contey, Ph.D. and she’s simplifying how to re-emerge after hibernation with grace. If you’ve been hit with a big, massive life change recently or maybe you’re in a creative funk and not sure how to snap out of it, Carrie shares her very best secrets...2020-03-0357 minThe Simplifiers PodcastWhat to do when you’re emotionally depletedWhat do you do when you’re emotionally depleted and you just need a break? Woof! We’ve all been there before. Heck, you might be feeling it right now... The alarm clock goes off. You open your eyes and feel just as exhausted as when you went to sleep. Your brain starts to spin out of control, thinking about the slew of 80 billion things that lie ahead for you. People wanting you to do stuff. Emails waiting for answers. Laundry that needs folding. And a never ending supply of tasks that need to get done… yesterday. ...2019-08-1610 min
Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's ResourceParenting Coach, Carrie Contey, PhD
Episode 16
In episode 16 Amanda speaks with Carrie Contey about understanding and incorporating our knowledge of brain and human development into best practices for conscious, evolved parenting. Carrie explains why self-care is a necessity, not a luxury, and how the “new paradigm” differs from the old way of relating to our growing family members and ourselves. Carrie gives very practical examples and shares such important information for us all, whether we have children or not!Carrie Contey, Ph.D., is an internationally-recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parent...2019-05-021h 0260 Mindful MinutesCarrie Contey: Parenting in Slow MotionGuest Bio Carrie Contey, PhD is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting, family life and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. Learn more at www.carriecontey.com. Description Parenting isn’t easy. Just when we think we’ve got one stage mastered, our child develops and grows to a new stage with a new set of challenges for us to rise to and adapt with. We often hear parents of grown children say, “Enjoy it. It goes so fast.”...2019-02-1258 min60 Mindful MinutesCarrie Contey: Parenting in Slow MotionGuest Bio Carrie Contey, PhD is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting, family life and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. Learn more at www.carriecontey.com. Description Parenting isn’t easy. Just when we think we’ve got one stage mastered, our child develops and grows to a new stage with a new set of challenges for us to rise to and adapt with. We often hear parents of grown children say, “Enjoy it. It goes so fast.”...2019-02-1258 min
Tapping Q & A - Getting the most out of tapping and EFTRaising Happy Healthy Kids with EFT w/ Carrie Contey, Ph.D.Support the podcast! Often times parenting can feel like it is a struggle. As a parent you have a clear idea of what needs to be done over the course of day. There are meals to be served, errands that need to ran, getting the kids to school, and all of the other tasks that fill daily life. Kids on the other hand don't have the same sense of priority or understanding of what needs to be done. Because of this it can feel like a struggle to get through the day. 2019-01-3038 minThe Simplifiers PodcastWhat is Conscious Parenting All About? - with Carrie ConteyOkay, so imagine this situation. It’s 5am and your youngest has been awake for God knows how long, crying and craving your attention. You go to him, half-awake, half-asleep, as he whimpers from an all nighter of exhaustion and teething pains. All the while, your eldest is singing the “Let it Go” song at the top of her lungs and you’re just praying you don’t go in to work today with toilet paper stuck to your shoe… again. Ahhh, being a parent. It’s messy, it’s beautiful, it’s all the things. And it can...2018-10-0957 min
The John Howard Show08 Carrie Contey - Parenting while ThrivingCarrie Contey teaches us how parenting can negatively impact the adult relationships of the parents and gives us a number of powerful, research-supported strategies that will empower parents in their adult relationships, giving them the support they need to parent successfully. “Think of it as emotional meals and emotional snacks. If you’re going to be really nourished, you need both.” – Carrie Contey. Learn more about this episode of Ready Set Love at www.readysetlove.com/082018-03-2147 minBirthfulUnderstanding & Calming Your BabyBabies are constantly and very specifically communicating their needs to us. So what are some ways they do that? How can you tune into and translate their messages? And what if you have a baby that needs more help navigating the world? The fabulous Carrie Contey has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastunderstandingbabyIf you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps!And if you want to connect with...2018-02-071h 07
Yoga Birth BabiesBig Beings, Little Body: The New Parenting Paradigm with Carrie Contey PhDToday on “Yoga | Birth | Babies,” I speak with internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator, Carrie Contey. Carrie and I have a lively and enlightening discussion about why understanding your child’s brain will help you become a better parent. A helpful episode for parents and caregivers looking for more tools to better understand your child’s behavior and defuse “meltdowns.” Enjoy!Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.comIf you love what you’ve been lis...2017-11-0454 min60 Mindful MinutesCarrie Contey: Creating Your Connection RitualsGuest Bio Carrie Contey, PhD is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting, family life and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. Learn more at www.carriecontey.com. Description Carrie Contey has been our parenting coach for many, many years and along the way her insights and wisdom have helped us navigate our parenthood, partnership and personhood with clarity and intention. Today’s conversation focused on connection rituals—the habits we create to consistently sync with the people...2017-11-0250 min60 Mindful MinutesCarrie Contey: Creating Your Connection RitualsGuest Bio Carrie Contey, PhD is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting, family life and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. Learn more at www.carriecontey.com. Description Carrie Contey has been our parenting coach for many, many years and along the way her insights and wisdom have helped us navigate our parenthood, partnership and personhood with clarity and intention. Today’s conversation focused on connection rituals—the habits we create to consistently sync with the people...2017-11-0250 min
SparkleCast PodcastSC#14: Sibling Rivalry with Dr. Carrie ConteyDr. Carrie Contey is not your typical parenting expert. Her work offers a new perspective on children, parenting, family life, and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. In this episode of SparkleCast, Carrie, David and Rebecca talk about common dynamics between siblings, especially when they result in conflict and hard feelings. About SparkleCast: SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of us...2017-03-2842 minSparkleCast PodcastStory#14: "Martin and Sylvia: The Snowball Factory"In today's story: Sometimes Martin just wants to be alone – and this can be frustrating to Sylvia his younger sister. After Sylvia insists on playing the same games, working on the same projects and talking about the same things, Martin asks Momma for help. Sitting on the couch, Momma tells two stories – one about an older child and one about a younger... *This story is the subject of our conversation about sibling rivalry with Dr. Carrie Contey, a human development specialist, and internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator.* About SparkleCast: Spar...2017-03-0821 minSparkleCast PodcastSC#1: Being Present with Big Emotions with Dr. Carrie ConteyDr. Carrie Contey is not your typical parenting expert. Her work offers a new perspective on children, parenting, family life, and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. In this conversation, Carrie, David, and Rebecca discuss how children can healthily experience their rich emotional lives and how parents can be present and guide their children without being “plugged in” to their experience. About SparkleCast: SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expe...2016-10-1230 minSparkleCast PodcastStory#1: "The Dragon and the Unicorn"In today's story: There was once a land far to the north that was held in healthy balance by a dragon and a unicorn. When the people of that land tried to control the dragon, the unicorn returned to the clouds and the people suddenly experienced what is was like manage pure power — the power of a dragon’s emotions. This is a story about the big emotions that all children feel. It gives guidance on how to be both the dragon (emotional) and the unicorn (presence through the emotions) at the same time. *T...2016-10-0325 min
Momma Goddess PodcastLove Your Life Today with Carrie Contey, Ph.D.Carrie Contey, PhD is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, supports and inspires her clients to live with wide open and courageous hearts so they can approach family life with skill and spaciousness. Carrie received her PhD in prenatal and perinatal psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, psychology, and spirituality of humanhood. She is the creator of Evolve a year-long "personal growth through parenting" program. She is also the co-founder of the Slow Family Living movement and the...2016-09-141h 06Momma Goddess PodcastDelightful & Joyful Family Living with Carrie ConteyCarrie has been invited to share her passion on The Today Show, CBS Radio, National Public Radio, and has contributed to publications including Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Star-Ledger, among others. Additionally, Carrie co-founded the Slow Family Living movement to create a ground swell behind this simple and effective lifestyle. Her scholarly and hands-on research gave birth to CALMS: A Guide to Soothing Your Baby, What Babies Want: Calming and Communicating With Your Baby. A television show is in the works. Stay tuned. Carrie earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in prenatal and perinatal...2016-07-0459 minMomma Goddess PodcastSlow Family Living with Carrie Contey, Ph.D. Carrie Contey co-founded the Slow Family Living movement. Her scholarly and hands-on research gave birth to, CALMS: A Guide to Soothing Your Baby & What Babies Want: Calming and Communicating With Your Baby. Carrie earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in prenatal and perinatal psychology. TOPICS: 2016-06-0600 min
Entrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastCarrie Contey: How we can experience massive personal growth through parentingCarrie offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. She is innovating the way people learn about and experience family life through her year-long personal growth parenting program.2014-09-1034 min
Wholehearted Parenting Archives - WebTalkRadio.netWholehearted Parenting – CREATING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY LIFE…WITH INTENTIONWow, it’s 2014 already? Where did 2013 go? This is the time of year we hear…A New Year…a New You. We’ve probably all made New Year’s Resolutions, only to break them a few weeks later. Today, we’re going to continue our conversation that we began last week…we’ll be talking about how we can create a life filled with peace, ease and joy for ourselves and our family. We’ll be exploring ways to connect with our children and build loving healthy relationships.
I do know that parenting is a fulltime job and sometimes the...2014-01-1344 min