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The Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBonus: Are Our Kids Born With Superpowers? Raising Highly Sensitive, Neurodiverse, and Spiritually Gifted ChildrenWhat if your child's sensitivity isn't a weakness, but their greatest strength? As a speech therapist and parent of neurodiverse children, I've learned to navigate this delicate balance: acknowledging challenges while celebrating the extraordinary gifts that come with neurodiversity. While much attention focuses on moderate autism or nonverbal children, those who are highly sensitive, gifted, or have ADHD also arrive with remarkable abilities that deserve recognition.These children process information deeply, notice what others miss, and often possess an innate spiritual awareness that manifests in profound questions like my seven-year-old asking, "Do dogs think about t...2025-08-0818 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsUnconditional Love, Intuitive Kids, and Breaking the Box: A Spiritual Guide for Conscious Parents with Kara AnayaKara Anaya, Children's Advocate and Druidic Shaman, takes us on a transformative journey exploring the delicate dance between ego and echo in our psyches. She reveals how these seemingly opposing forces can be paired to create internal harmony rather than conflict. "When I go too high, echo brings me back. When I go too low, ego lifts me up," she explains, offering a practical framework for self-regulation that parents can both use and teach.The conversation shifts to a revolutionary perspective on raising today's unique children. Kara challenges conventional thinking about neurodiversity, suggesting that nonverbal children aren't...2025-08-0522 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsParenting with Presence: Mindfulness Tools for Sensitive and Intuitive Kids with Lindsay MillerWhat if being fully present with your child is more powerful than all the parenting advice in the world? In this deeply insightful conversation, Carrie welcomes Lindsay Miller, mindfulness kids coach and host of the Stress Nanny podcast, who shares transformative tools for mindful parenting.Lindsay introduces us to the powerful "benches in a park" metaphor, explaining how throughout life we need to learn to sit on all emotional benches—whether they represent joy, fear, anger, or grief. As parents, our natural instinct might be to pull our children away from uncomfortable emotional experiences, but the greatest gi...2025-07-2933 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsKids's Guided Meditation: Mindful Sea TurtleDoes your child ever feel overwhelmed by big emotions or energy they don’t quite understand? Whether your little one is highly sensitive, anxious, or simply in need of a reset, this peaceful guided meditation was created just for them.In this special episode of The Spiritual Parent, Carrie leads children on a soothing ocean journey to meet a magical sea turtle—a gentle guide who offers wisdom, calm, and connection. Through breathwork, grounding visualizations, and heart-centered affirmations, kids learn how to release heavy feelings and reconnect with their inner peace.“Sometimes the road feels bumpy…...2025-07-1805 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsRaising Highly Sensitive Kids Without Burnout: Perfectionism, Energy Boundaries, and Emotional Resilience with Lisa LewisEver been told you're "too sensitive" or wondered why parenting feels so overwhelming? You might be among the 20-30% of people born with the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait. In this illuminating conversation with Lisa Lewis, licensed therapist and holistic practitioner, we unpack what it means to parent as an HSP—and possibly raise HSP children.Lisa introduces us to Dr. Elaine Aaron's DOES framework, which helps explain why highly sensitive people process deeply, become easily overstimulated, demonstrate strong empathy, and notice subtleties others miss. We explore how these traits shape our parenting approach, often leading to pe...2025-07-1131 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsHow to Teach Kids to Feel Energy: Spiritual Parenting Tips for Empaths and Neurodiverse ChildrenHave you ever noticed your child suddenly reflecting emotions you've been quietly harboring? There's a profound energetic connection between parents and children that goes beyond words—one that can teach us as much as we teach them.In this eye-opening episode, I share a recent experience with my son who expressed heartache about attending a concert because he missed his old friends. This moment revealed the fascinating way children can sometimes mirror our unspoken feelings, while other times they're processing their own authentic emotions. The challenge for spiritual parents lies in helping our children discern between the tw...2025-07-0813 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsHow to Teach Kids About Energy: Simple Tools for Spiritual, Highly Sensitive FamiliesHave you ever stopped to consider how energy flows through your family? Not just the buzzing activity of daily life, but the actual spiritual energy that connects you, your children, and everything around you?Energy awareness forms the foundation of conscious parenting, yet many of us overlook this powerful concept when raising our children. I share my journey rediscovering energy principles I learned as a child and how teaching these concepts to my own kids has transformed our family dynamics. For highly sensitive or empathic children especially, understanding energy flow is crucial to their wellbeing....2025-06-1713 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBreaking Generational Cycles with Family Systemic Constellations with Elizabeth Lynn RohrHave you ever tried everything to solve a persistent family issue—therapy, specialists, countless books—only to find yourself still struggling? What if the root cause isn't in your parenting approach or your child's behavior, but in patterns inherited from generations past?Family Systemic Constellations offers a profound perspective: many of our challenges stem from moments when love was interrupted in our family lineage. When traumatic events weren't properly processed by our ancestors—wars, migrations, losses, abandonments—someone down the line often unconsciously "takes on" this unresolved energy. This explains why we sometimes develop patterns that therapy can't fu...2025-06-1235 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsRaising the New Earth Kids: Superpowers, Sensitivities, and Soul Lessons with Renee BoosAre our kids here to heal us? Renee Boos of the Neurodiverse Community Center joins Carrie to share her incredible journey of raising a demand avoidant, highly intuitive son—and how his sensitivities became a gateway to both of their healing.Renee shares her transformative journey as a parent of a demand avoidant child who taught her that everything she once viewed as "wrong" could actually be reframed as perfectly right. With raw honesty, she describes how her son's wisdom—expressed remarkably early—led her to question deeply held beliefs about normalcy, success, and what truly matters. "My son...2025-06-0437 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsWoo-Curious: What Happens When Parenting Gets SpiritualHave you ever wondered why your child's emotional outbursts seem to come out of nowhere? The answer might be closer to home than you think. In this deeply reflective episode, I share a powerful personal story about the hidden connection between my son's unexpected meltdown and my own unacknowledged emotional turmoil.When my child erupted in the car after school, something profound was happening beneath the surface. By pausing, grounding myself, and listening not just to his words but to the energy between us, I discovered that his behavior was actually mirroring what I needed to heal...2025-05-2812 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsSpiritual Parenting UnleashedParenting sensitive children demands more than just conventional approaches. After nearly exhausting every traditional therapy option for my kids who hold it together in public but release their emotions at home, I discovered a powerful truth: the spiritual dimension of parenting transformed our family dynamics in ways no cognitive behavioral therapy or occupational therapy ever could.This revelation marks an important evolution in my parenting journey and this podcast. What began as Heart to Heart Parents is now becoming The Spiritual Parent—reflecting the spiritual undercurrent that has naturally emerged as the most effective approach for my fa...2025-05-2011 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsHealing Ancestral Patterns Through Conscious Parenting with Kanika VasudevaWhat if your child's greatest challenges are actually their most profound spiritual gifts? Every parent has felt that moment of worry when comparing their child to others or receiving a discouraging evaluation from a teacher or therapist. We're conditioned to focus on what our children lack rather than the extraordinary qualities they bring. But what if there's a profound spiritual purpose behind your child's unique traits and challenges?Akashic Records reader and energy coach Kanika Vasudeva transforms our understanding of neurodiversity and sensitivity in children by revealing the deeper spiritual framework at play. Each child a...2025-05-1345 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsTelepathic Connection: Raising Conscious Children with Kevin YoungWhat if your child's challenging behavior isn't a problem, but a message about your own energy? Kevin Young, intuitive coach and healing facilitator, reveals how our most sensitive children are actually mirrors reflecting our own emotional state.When children act out—whether through tantrums, meltdowns, or defiance—they're often responding to energetic imbalances in their environment. Drawing from his work with telepathy and consciousness, Kevin explains how children naturally operate at higher frequencies and struggle when pulled down into lower vibrational states of fear, worry, or stress. Rather than trying to "fix" these children, we need to unde...2025-05-0644 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBonus: Spiritual Parenting: Energy Work and MindfulnessSpiritual parenting transcends traditional approaches by recognizing the profound energetic connection between parent and child. This episode dives deep into how our energy directly influences our children's behavior—illustrated through a tooth-brushing standoff where parental frustration was perfectly mirrored by the child, creating a cycle that only broke when calm energy entered the equation.I share my journey of discovering how mindfulness practices, peaceful parenting techniques, and energy work combine to create a foundation for raising conscious, emotionally intelligent children. We explore the difference between guided and unguided meditation, encouraging parents to try sitting with their thoughts in...2025-05-0213 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsSpiritual Parenting: Balancing Ancient Wisdom with Modern Life with Kara GoodwinParenting from a place of spiritual awareness brings unique challenges and profound opportunities. In this illuminating conversation with author and energy healer Kara Goodwin, we explore the delicate dance of nurturing both our children's spirits and our own.Kara's spiritual journey began through tragedy - the sudden loss of her sister-in-law followed by multiple family health crises within weeks. Living abroad with young children during this tumultuous time, she discovered meditation as her lifeline. What starts as a deeply personal story opens into universal wisdom about the pitfalls of forcing spiritual practices on our children....2025-04-2942 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsButterfly Minds: Teaching Mindfulness to Kids with Natasha IregbuDiscover the gentle power of mindfulness for your butterfly-minded children with mindfulness expert Natasha Iregbu, founder of Butterfly Minds. Unlike the often-referenced "monkey mind," Natasha's butterfly metaphor beautifully captures both the fluttering thoughts and the potential for transformation that mindfulness offers our kids.This episode delivers practical, accessible techniques specifically designed for children's developing minds. Learn hand breathing exercises that provide visual and tactile grounding, discover how to teach diaphragmic breathing in child-friendly ways, and explore mindfulness activities that don't require sitting still – perfect for your active little ones. Beyond techniques, Natasha shares profound insights abo...2025-04-2342 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsThe Sacred Pause: Finding Presence in Motherhood with Maria AdlamThe journey of motherhood often awakens dormant spiritual gifts and sensitivities that transform how we parent. Maria Adlam, host of the Soulful Mamas podcast, shares her remarkable evolution from seeing unexplained lights as a child to becoming a Reiki practitioner after her children's health challenges guided her toward energy healing.Maria introduces us to the powerful concept of the "sacred pause" – a simple breath practice that helps parents respond from heartfelt presence rather than reactive thinking. This pause creates space for intuition to emerge before we interact with our children during challenging moments. The seemingly simple act of...2025-04-1641 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsFinding Flow: Mindful Movement & Authentic Success in Families with Pearl HowieWhat does it mean to truly feel alive? In this illuminating conversation with author Pearl Howie, we dive into the transformative power of staying connected to our authentic selves—and helping our children do the same.Pearl shares her concept of "active meditation," revealing how activities like skiing, hiking, and dancing can create a state of flow where we become fully present. Unlike traditional meditation, these embodied practices harness natural movement patterns that resonate deeply with both children and adults. "It doesn't matter what you're doing," Pearl explains, "when you're 100% present with what you're doing, it becomes a...2025-04-0848 min
Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into ParentingLittle Actions, Big Impact: Guiding Kids to Understand Others with Carrie LingenfelterSend us a textIn this warm and welcoming episode, host DJ Stutz sits down with Carrie Lingenfelter, a former teacher, speech therapist, and conscious parenting champion. They chat about the joy of really getting to know our kids and building those precious connections. Parents of little ones, this one’s for you—full of gentle ideas and engaging tips to help your family grow together!Carrie opens up about understanding our kids’ unique strengths and struggles, sharing the sweet idea of "empathic" children and how our own vibes affect their world. They explore finding that c...2025-04-0741 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBonus- Mindful Magnetism: Embracing Positive EnergyThe universe operates on a principle of energy magnetism — what you put out inevitably comes back to you. Through this mini-episode, we explore how consciously directing our energy toward positivity transforms not only our own experience but our entire parenting journey, especially with highly sensitive children.Parenting presents countless opportunities to fall into negative thought patterns. When our children struggle with flexibility or experience overwhelming emotions, we often become trapped in spirals of worry and frustration. But what if we could train ourselves to approach these moments differently? I share practical mindset shifts that help us see ch...2025-04-0412 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBreaking Free from Perfectionism: A Soul Recovery Journey with Rachel HarrisonPerfectionism isn't really about being perfect—it's a shield we create to protect our wounded hearts. When we obsessively clean our homes or micromanage our children's lives, we're not striving for excellence; we're desperately trying to avoid the discomfort of judgment, criticism, and vulnerability.In this soul-stirring conversation between host Carrie and Reverend Rachel Harrison, we journey through the complex landscape of conscious parenting, spiritual growth, and what Rachel calls "soul recovery." As a metaphysical minister who raised two neurodiverse sons through addiction and recovery, Rachel offers profound insights that transcend typical parenting advice."Our ch...2025-04-0139 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsTransformative Techniques for Connecting with Sensitive Children with Joana CaladoJoanna Calado, a fascinating "woo-woo scientist," joins us to bridge the gap between biomedical science and spiritual parenting practices. Drawing from her background as both a scientist and holistic coach, Joanna offers transformative strategies for parents navigating the complex emotional landscape of raising sensitive children.We dive deep into practical techniques that take mere seconds to implement yet create profound shifts in both children and parents. The "tense and release" exercise, which can be completed in just 30 seconds, helps teach our nervous systems that relaxation is possible and safe. Body scanning, mindful breathing, and even playful activities...2025-03-2529 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsBonus: Self-Compassion for Busy ParentsEvery parent knows that moment—when you suddenly realize it's been weeks, maybe months, since you've pursued something just for yourself. Between managing household chaos, attending school events, nursing sick children, and preparing for family travel, your personal journey quietly slips to the background.This guided meditation episode creates a sanctuary for parents who've lost themselves in the beautiful but consuming journey of raising sensitive children. Through a gentle hand-on-heart practice, you'll reconnect with your innermost desires and remember that nurturing yourself isn't optional—it's essential. As you visualize your path through serene landscapes, you'll rediscover what trul...2025-03-2109 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsYour Body Knows What It Needs: Listen Past the Mind to Find True Regulation with Em RobertsWhen was the last time you truly filled your cup? Not with a generic self-care ritual that Instagram told you to try, but with exactly what your unique system needed in that moment?Somatic practitioner Em Roberts joins us to explore a refreshing perspective on self-regulation that views each of us as a garden with different parts needing varied care. "It's not, oh, every day I love a bath with Epsom salt and music," Em explains. "Other days you might need to go sea swimming and boost your energy." This flexibility in our approach to self-care allows...2025-03-1826 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsSeeing Your Child's True Self: Breaking Free from Societal Expectations with Harmony KwikerWhat if the most loving approach to parenting isn't about molding our children to fit society's expectations, but rather discovering who they truly are? Psychotherapist and founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment, Harmony Kwiker, joins us to explore how conscious parenting begins with connecting to ourselves. Drawing from her own journey as both a therapist and mother, Harmony shares how she navigated the overwhelming transition to parenthood while grieving the loss of her own mother. Through this challenge, she discovered a profound truth: the quality of our parenting stems not from what we do, but from t...2025-03-1129 minThe Spiritual Parent: Mindful Tools for Raising Spiritual and Conscious KidsWhen Parenting Becomes Your Spiritual Awakening: A Guided Meditation for MomsMotherhood isn't just about raising children—it's a gateway to profound spiritual awakening. Join me as I explore how parenting invites us to dive into the spiritual deep end, offering transformative opportunities for growth, healing, and connection.The journey of conscious parenting isn't about perfection. As I candidly share, even as someone on a spiritual path, my mind is often "not mindful, but mind full." This human experience reminds us that spirituality coexists with our daily struggles, offering tools to navigate both with greater awareness and compassion.Experience the power of feminine energy through a gu...2025-03-0711 min