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21 Feb 2022
The foundational philosophies that can change the paradigm you parent from with Shelley Clarke
00:19:21
Welcome to the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast! Listen as host Shelley Clarke, Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) practitioner, parent educator and mentor, introduces herself and gives context to how she came to be deeply passionate about helping families thrive through more joy, laughter and connection.
In this episode you'll hear about: - The foundational philosophies that anchor Shelley to helping change the paradigm that we parent from - Why Shelley's rough start to Motherhood embedded a deep passion for the work she does now with children and parents - How an experience 8 years ago helped Shelley begin to feel calmer as a parent and changed her life trajectory for the better - What a huge difference the power of just holding space and being present with her children made to sleep and household fun - How feelings of resentment and rage put her on a mission of searching and seeking for solutions
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast host Shelley Clarke talks to her personal mentor of over five years Marion Rose. The creator of the Marion Method which was culminated from her fascination by consciousness spanning over 30 years, Marion shares with us her journey from highly anxious to calm, compassionate living.
In this episode you'll learn about: - What the Marion Method is and the three main elements that underpin it - How to cultivate an inner dialogue that is compassionate, loving and accepting - What a disconnected domination culture is and how it separates and isolates us - Why it's crucial to understand that our families and family systems are affected by social and cultural framework - The practical, tangible practices that help eliminate anxiety and shift us into deep trust of ourselves, our children and life in general
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
In this episode Shelley chats with Cultivating Calm Expert and Mama Wellness Coach, Natalie Cook. Natalie found out the hard way that it takes so much more than breathing exercises, meditation, bodywork and green drinks ...to feel (and be) calmer and experience more joy in Motherhood. Passionate about helping other Mothers to build deeply loving and connected relationships with their kids, listen as Natalie shares with us some of her own story as well as amazing insights to apply at home now.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of inner child healing and how it helped Natalie express and connect with parts of herself previously lost - the health crisis that led to Natalie changing trajectory in her career as a Cranio Sacral Therapist - the difference between cognitive understanding and actual embodiment - why it is imperative that Mothers place value on themselves outside of the labels of Mother, Wife, or career role - what grieving the way you thought your home or Mothering would be actually does for your parenting power
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
In this episode of Mind Body Parenting, Shelley chats with Bridget Wood, thought leader on human behaviour and mother to three young children. A masterful facilitator, Bridget creates spaces and conversations designed to raise collective consciousness. Her powerful transformative online programs and long-running Nourishing The Mother podcast are sought out by women across the globe.
In this episode you'll hear about: - how Bridget believes her pain is a portal to her own consciousness - how acknowledging what our children are going through and bringing awareness to what that brings out for us in our own identity can bring more acceptance - the journey of birth for each of Bridget's children and why it was like having her own rebirth experience - the importance of choosing a birthing team that supports your vision rather than being about who 'should' be there - what the Motherwound is and how that affects our own mothering journey - why girls who are told their feelings don't matter grow into women who believe their needs don't matter
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Lael Stone
00:55:40
In this episode of Mind Body Parenting, Shelley chats with parenting education trailblazer Lael Stone. Lael sums up her body of work in the world with one sentence... "I speak for the heart of the child", in this incredible conversation take a glimpse into what the future of family wellness can look like...
In this episode you'll hear about: - how the teenage years can actually be a beautiful deepening of connection with your children - what you can prioritise as a parent so as to not to project your own stories onto them - why aware parenting can help you navigate the trickiest of times as a parent - what experience open and ignited a whole other body of work for Lael around the imprints we receive as children - a reframe around tantrums that will help you to remain a calm and consistent presence for your child
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
The 4th Trimester with Sophie Jeffries from Bearing Wonder
00:58:33
In this episode Shelley chats with Bearing Wonder founder Sophie Jeffries. Sophie is a qualified postpartum doula, pilates instructor, shiatsu therapist and mother of two who loves supporting mothers throughout pregnancy and after birth. She does this by nurturing mama bodies with soothing bodywork and healthy, happy movement, helping women to befriend their body with kindness and reverence.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what the fourth trimester is and why it is so important for Mothers to get support during this time - why resting is incredibly important in the post partum period and how to incorporate it - why listening to your unique body is different for everybody during healing and recovery post birth - what the five universal postpartum care principles are and how to use them to encourage the physical healing - what conversations you should be having with your partner and wider support network when it comes time to welcome home a new baby
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
In this solo episode Shelley Clarke shares one of the core philosophies that changed the trajectory of Shelley and her families life... hand in hand parenting or as it's known in Australia, parenting by connection.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the phenomenal shift that occurred in sleeping for Shelley's third child that came from simply learning to listen to children's feelings (even as babies) - how play listening and rough housing play made a huge positive difference in her sons behaviour - how cultural, family and societal conditioning contributes to our pain and disconnection as a parent and why it's important to flip that upside down - what it actually means to listen, to really acknowledge and hearing someone without skipping over their experience or offering advice - what a listening partnership is and why it will change your family life trajectory for the better
If you are wanting to understand the power of connection in parenting, what's driving our children's behaviour, and what they might be needing to create a more harmonious, loving relationship with them, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Neurodiverstiy, Brains and Behaviours with Allison Davies
01:21:01
In this episode Shelley chats with Allison Davies, a neurodiverse Tassie gal that loves music as a regulatory tool for brains and understanding childhood development, the nervous system and creating online resources for parents, educators and support staff who work with children.
In this episode you'll hear about: - why focusing on behaviours in children is the exact opposite of what might help anyone to thrive - what understanding nervous system regulation and what brains need to feel safe, loved, and connected can do for your life - why Allison needed to deregister as a practitioner after entering the Allied Health System as a customer - the ultimate moment of mindfulness that brought Allison out of complete shut down that still serves her today - the taboo things Mothers aren't suppose to name, talk about or give voice that actually bring us closer together in our collective experiences
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone then this podcast is for you!
In this episode Shelley chats with Kimberly Cantor from An Organised Home. Kimberly is a self-confessed third generation neat freak and certified KonMari™ Consultant, helping liberate people and their homes from clutter to create calm, organised and simple spaces that allow you to thrive.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how common it is that people need help with decluttering in today's society and fast-paced world - why busy families receive so much help easing the mental load and overwhelm when they work with Kimberly - why this particular method helps such a momentous task so it can truly be done properly and effectively change your lifestyle - the beautiful side effects that happen when you clear all of the clutter that has gathered in your home and wardrobe - how to dispel the unrealistic expectations instagram has put on the organisation industry - what surprising role listening and nonverbal communication plays in the process of tidying your home
If you are wanting to enjoy an authentically tidy home that opens you to more creativity, joy and calm then this podcast is for you!
In this episode Shelley chats with the magic on legs that is Julie Tenner. Julie is a Mother of four, an Intimacy and Relationship Coach, Naturopath, Author and co-host of Nourishing the Mother podcast. Listen as the two dive deep into the world of ecstatic experiences, Mothering and what it means to play with the polarity of energy that exists in every single relationship.
In this episode you'll hear about: - the childhood of initiation Julie had into breath work, meditation, body awareness and mindfulness capacity as a result of having an1960s Tantric Yogi for a Father - how Julie's childhood gave her the foundation of full colour embodied knowledge and awareness around emotions - the complex mix of equals and opposites law that you need to know to understand your relationship more deeply - how we are culturally conditioned to train ourselves away from what we're feeling and why that is harmful - why Mothering is actually a masculine art and how you can bring more of your feminine self to it - what happens in long term relationships so you avoid the sudden best friends, no sexual chemistry syndrome - how you could be cutting down your partner at the knees without even knowing it
If you are wanting to move beyond the traditional conversations around parenting and dive into a world where YOU are seen and heard in relationship, then this podcast is for you!
In this solo episode Shelley Clarke dives into Aware Parenting, sharing with us the foundational philosophy and its origins. Shelley's talks about how it has shaped her own parenting and how you can get started using some of these philosophies and tools yourself at home.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of attachment play for helping with behavioural challenges - where attachment style parenting coincides with aware parenting - the myths that may be holding you back from embracing this style of parenting - what non punitive discipline is and how to use it - what the three different needs are that every child has and how to meet those needs - how to set loving limits and the role they play to keep everyone safe - why it is important to understand control patterns in our children
If you are wanting to understand the power of connection in parenting, what's driving our children's behaviour, and what they might be needing to create a more harmonious, loving relationship with them, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Belynda Smith, a Parenting By Connection instructor, which is also known as a Hand in Hand certified instructor here in Australia. Belynda also currently works in the not-for-profit space supporting parents with programmes like 'Circle of Security Parenting' and other connection focus relationship based programmes.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of giving babies a voice to cry out the pent up emotions with a loving parent present - what a listener partnership is and why it is important for parents to explore one - what having special play time can do for your connection with your children - what an emotional backpack is and how to help your child take theirs off - how play can cut through and heal some of the trickiest behaviours in children - how you can transform your mornings into moments of magic
If you are wanting to understand the power of listening and play in parenting, what's driving our children's behaviour, and what they might be needing to create a more harmonious, loving relationship with them, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke dives into Parenting by Connection with one of Australia's leading educators of over 30 years, Ann Hefferan. They share with us through story the different foundational pillars that make this philosophy unique to any other parenting education or tool and how Ann first introduced Shelley to listening to feelings, especially through the lens of baby cries.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of stay listening for helping with children who have experienced trauma - why the built-in peer support that Parenting by Connection offers is so crucial to the parenting journey - the unique and distinct style that makes Parenting by Connection such a beautiful tool to use with your children - what to remember when you have teenagers in the home so you stay sane - what's really going on for your child during the rough and tumble type play that is imperative to their development - why treating parenting education like a hobby is doing a disservice to our whole society
If you are wanting to understand the power of connection in parenting, what's driving our children's behaviour, and what they might be needing to create a more harmonious, loving relationship with them, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Alfie Kohn, a forefather in challenging the conventional wisdom society tells us about children and parenting. Known for his outspoken critic of education’s fixation on grades, test scores along with the parenting paradigm of punishment and rewards, Kohn has helped to shape the thinking of educators — as well as parents the world over.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why punishment and rewards are two sides of the same coin and are damaging to your child's self-esteem - what unconditional love in parenting really looks and feels like for a child - how to shift the 'power over' dynamic in your home to a 'power with' your child - why bribes and praise are ineffective at helping kids to grow into the kind of people we dream they'll become - why the current parenting paradigm makes kids learn that it's all about power, not morality - where the phrase time-out was originally born from and why it is negatively impacting your child
If you are wanting to create a new dynamic in your family home, centred around respect and connection with your child then this is the podcast episode for you!
*Content heads up, this podcast episode talks about miscarriage* In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Gippsland-based Social Worker, Parent Educator, Women's Circle Facilitator, Postpartum Doula and Mother, Katie Parker. Katie is dedicated to educating parents during pregnancy about normal infant sleep and behaviour, and the changes they might expect in their relationship following birth, so they can enter parenthood with realistic expectations of their baby and themselves.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how the gaps in Katie's postpartum experience shaped her body of work - why participating in an infant sleep study radically shifted Katie's mothering - what you can do as a Mother when you are feeling guilt and regret - how listening to tears with your baby can be a profound gateway to better sleep - why overcoming the deep discomfort in listening to your baby cry is so important to your parenting journey - why it is important to honour mother and baby in the event of a miscarriage
If you are wanting to give yourself permission to be the parent you dream of whilst allowing your children (and you) to feel and process all emotions, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with sex coach, certified sexologist, registered yoga teacher, counsellor, tantric practitioner and workshop facilitator Cam Fraser. Listen as Cam shares with us his journey from young Aussie larrikin living in the US to grounded, intentional Father and Australia's leading Men's sex coach.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how Cam's athletic injury at 19 years old catapulted him into healing, transformation and healthy masculine embodiment - how Cam overcame the toxic locker room culture surrounding him in college - what a planned, intentional conception journey was like from a Father's perspective - what Cam felt and experienced during his partner's pregnancy - why it's important to process and heal from birth trauma as the non-birthing partner - how intimacy can shift and change in your relationship during pregnancy and after birth
If you are wanting to truly understand, connect with and hear about the journey of Fatherhood from a positive, embodied masculine being then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with mother of two, Aware Parenting Instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Sacred Circle Space Holder for Women and Mothers, Danni Willow. Listen as together they unravel the taboo topic of grief and loss in the context of children, chatting about how to meet your child and honour their feelings when a death in the family occurs.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the helpful analogy of the infinity symbol and how it relates to the feelings flowing between you and your child - a powerful and easy activity to do at home with your children to help them understand their lineage and relationship to ancestors - how to answer the really valid questions that come up for children when death happens in the family - possible rituals you can do to integrate seasons and the birth, death, re-birth cycle we experience - how to decide whether or not your children are at a funeral - the sometimes confusing and triggering reactions children can have to grief, loss and death that are completely normal
If you are wanting to have honest conversations and processes for your children to feel all emotions around loss, grief and death then this is the podcast episode for you.
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Adrienne Jeffries, a clinical social worker of over 40 years, counsellor, psychosynthesis trainer and facilitator and couples therapist about the incredible pathway to healing and transformation that is psychosynthesis. Quite literally meaning 'soul-synthesis' listen as Adrienne shares the origins of this fascinating pathway and how it has shaped the breadth and depth of her body of work in the world.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what psychosynthesis is and it's origins - why it is such a great pathway for fostering soul aligned self-love and worthiness - how this pathway offers us opportunity to transform and move out of our suffering - what sub personalities are and why having awareness of them can bring healing - how to differentiate between intuition and sub personalities - why this pathway can help you get in touch with your higher qualities that help you transform
If you are wanting to gently tend to the wounded parts of yourself and find out how you can journey to more self-love, worthiness and deep care, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Trauma is Healed in relationship with Megan Clinton
00:56:15
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Megan Clinton whose life's work is transforming hurts and deepening the connection with ourselves, our partners and our children. As a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Aware Parenting Instructor and Emotional Freedom Therapist with an uncanny ability to be able to see what's going on with someone, Megan knows how to work with past traumas so we can move from survive to thrive.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why Megan's awareness of the lack of connection between people and the environment in her previous career brought her to do trauma work - what trauma means and why the healing always happens in relation with another human being - why transference can come up for clients and therapists when doing deep trauma work - what needs to be present in order for trauma to be processed properly - the role generational trauma and epigenetics plays in our lives - what to do when you become aware you're being activated in a relationship
If you are wanting to gently tend to the wounded parts of yourself and find out how you can journey to more self-love, worthiness and deep care, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Cath Hakanson, a qualified sexual health nurse, author, speaker and Founder of Sex Ed Rescue. Cath creates a range of wonderful resources for parents to help with the tricky conversations around puberty and sex education so there's less cringe and more confidence when empowering our youth to make smart sexual decisions.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how Cath came to be one of Australia's leading sexual health nurses which ultimately led to her founding Sex Ed Rescue - where parents can start the conversation without taking away child innocence - why having these conversations early can help protect your child from sexual abuse - how to navigate and manage parental controls for setting up internet safety - the evolution of conversations according to age range with your child - how to use tv shows or songs as teachable moments or conversations starters, and so much more!
If you are wanting to educate yourself on how to have open and honest conversations about sex, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this solo episode Shelley Clarke dives into the nine different styles of attachment play within the Aware Parenting philosophy. Shelley shares with us how she has used playful ways to connect with her own children and how you can get started using some of these games in your own home.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of attachment play for helping with behavioural or transitional challenges - why its important to understand as a parent that play is our children's first language - what to do on the days you don't have the energy to play - why it may be difficult to meet your child in play and how you can shift that - how role reversing the power dynamic with you and your child is actually the key to connection
If you are wanting to understand the different ways you can bring play into your home and how you can start that today, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Socialisation, Equity and Parenting with Tara Broughan
01:06:22
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Tara Broughan, Mother of two, Parent Mentor and Child Rights & Equity Consultant. Tara has a background working in human rights organisations, international aid organisations, as well as writing and changing policy for children’s rights. Listen as they unpack the role of understanding identity and how it's formed so we can create societies that let the wisdom of all of us - regardless of ethnic background, race, ability, neurodiversity, sexuality or gender - be valued and included in the ways of knowing and being in the world.
In this episode you'll learn about:
how to include, elevate and value the voices of your children in your household
why first establishing safety is an important part of unlearning your cultural conditioning
why it feels so rewarding to be socially included and how that affects our motivation and sense of belonging
the questions to ask yourself when triggered by some of the fear and discomfort that comes with the unlearning of biases
how to teach your children critical thinking and thoughtfulness
what Ross Greens collaborative problem solving is and how you can integrate it at home
If you are wanting to see a world where openness and diversity is embraced and contributions from children are valued in many different ways and forms, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Parenting without Punishments and Rewards with Shelley Clarke
00:26:39
In this solo episode Shelley Clarke further unpacks with us the Alfie Kohn episode about unconditional parenting, sharing with us the 'how' of parenting without resorting to the old paradigm of punishments or rewards. Shelley tells us five simple steps to move us away from the power-over dynamic that uses timeouts and praise into a power-with connective parenting relationship with our children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why it is important to be compassionate with yourself when changing to this parenting paradigm - why seeing our children as whole beings in a different developmental stage to us helps us make the switch - the power of repair when you get it wrong with your children - what children actually need from us as parents - how being prepared for the discomfort of a new way of parenting helps integrate the change - what recognising your feelings as yours to own, work through and process does for your relationship with your child
If you are wanting to understand the ways you can parent without having to resort to punishments and rewards, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with women's, men's and pelvic health physiotherapist Lauren Locke. Lauren is extremely passionate about pelvic health, using her 20 years of experience in physiotherapy and her Masters degree in Continence and Women's Health to help women and men with pelvic health conditions. Listen as they discuss pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that affects around 50% of Australian women who have birthed a baby.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what pelvic health is and why it is important to learn about - how our pelvic health changes after giving birth whether vaginally or via C section - what exactly a pelvic organ prolapse is - what symptoms might appear if you have a pelvic organ prolapse - what three lines of management are available for those who experience prolapse symptoms - why it is important to have individualised and supervised pelvic floor exercise programs
If you are wanting to understand more about your body after childbirth and how the health of your pelvic floor can be restored, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Highly Sensitive Children with Ashleigh from Raising Humans Kind
00:54:22
In this episode Shelley Clarke is chatting with holistic family psychologist Ashleigh Warner from Raising Humans Kind. As a Mother and gentle parenting advocate Ashleigh is passionate about spreading the message that healing is our greatest responsibilities as parents, and that understanding our conditioning and parenting from a place of true authenticity is vital to the fabric of society and essential to the wellbeing of our children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - Ashleigh shares her roots as a family psychologist, starting out working with kids who had complex trauma - how Ashleigh is driven to teach what she knows through her own parenting journey - why it is important for parents to find their own unique pathway and tap into their own intuition - why highly sensitive children are more deeply impacted by their environment and how you can help them - what shutdown behaviours look like in highly sensitive children - the sometimes missed behaviours of a quiet child that can indicate something is going on they need help with - the role vulnerability has to play for these deeply feeling children
If you are wanting to understand more about highly sensitive children and how you can help as their parent, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Feeling safe and supported to have the birth you desire with Doula Cindy Fenn
01:08:17
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Melbourne Doula and Pregnant Circle Facilitator Cindy Fenn. Cindy supports women through the birthing process, passionate about empowering them through through this rite of passage that is birthing and becoming a Mother.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how each individual birth of our children is a chance to meet ourselves and empower our bodies - the vital pieces of information you need to have before birthing - why connecting to the deep, archetypal yearning that can sometimes come out of pregnancy can be medicine for women - why feeling supported during birth and safe to be in our bodies is the ultimate way to avoid birth trauma - why reflection and pondering the insights of the birth can help give you the roadmap to your child - when we're preparing for birth, it's important to know women have a different experience of what they're going to need
If you are wanting to give yourself permission to birth the way you want, informed of all the options and gifts it can give you, then this is the podcast episode for you!
What do we mean by listening to feelings? with Shelley Clarke
00:58:03
When we are shifting our parenting paradigm from a power-over to a power-with our child, we can often feel a little lost in the daily practicalities of what this looks like... especially mid-meltdown! In this episode Shelley unpacks for us what it actually means to listen to our child's feelings, exactly why we listen to our child cry and how to do that without feeling triggered ourselves. Listen as she translates the practical process to use within your home and hear her share personal parenting stories, so that you get an understanding of what it means to listen to feelings!
In this episode you'll learn about: - why it is important to be compassionate with yourself while you're learning this new way of parenting - why using scripts of what to say to your child can severe the connection rather than strengthen it - why it is vital to understand that feelings accumulate in a child's body and the expression of them is often unenjoyable for us but important for them - how it is our job as a parent to hold the space for the child and their body's natural processes - how doing this for our child helps them stay connected to the sensations in their bodies and more able to access their yes's and no's
If you are wanting to understand the ways you can really strengthen the connection you have to your child by simply listening, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Download your free Listening to feelings sheet from todays episode:
Aware Parenting in the Childcare setting with Steph Fleeton
01:02:24
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Founder/Director of Spirited Hearts, Steph Fleeton. Steph is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor, Mama Circle Facilitator and Homeschooling parent who follows a natural learning approach. Listen as Steph takes us through her journey of majoring in psychology to building a haven for children to learn, grow and play whilst feeling fully supported, safe and protected.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why Steph believes children need to be protected from labels instead of being boxed into categories - how to tap into our bodies natural healing mechanisms to help us heal from stress and trauma - why creating an environment for children to put their emotional needs first is vital - what it looks like to support mlutliple children in their emotional understanding and processing - why a child's early education or care away from the home can be an extension of their village
If you are looking for ways to bring Aware Parenting into the childcare setting or into the classroom then this is the podcast episode for you!
3 Steps to Reset your Household with Shelley Clarke
00:39:55
Navigating tricky behaviours with our children can be tough, in this episode Shelley breaks down the process she uses at home into three easy steps so you can reset your household and shift from haywire to harmony. Understanding what is going on for our child and working out how to best meet that whilst taking responsibility for what's ours, is the key to reclaiming yourself and your parenting!
In this episode you'll learn about: - what key question you need to ask yourself when faced with a challenging behaviour or situation with your child - the tools you can use to interrupt the pattern of activation within yourself - the healthy ways you can offload unenjoyable thoughts or feelings about parenting - how to be aware of when you're responding from automatic pilot mode - what to do to help give your child more autonomy and bring you back into connection - what it means to be heard and understood for your child without judgement
If you are wanting to know the ways you can reset your household to foster more connection, trust, harmony and joy, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Understanding the impacts of our own births on our lives with Charlotte Kanyi
01:11:30
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Charlotte Kanyi about the impact of our own birth story and how healing your own birth experience translates into truly living the life you want. Charlotte's work in the world is in supporting mothers and birth workers to heal birth trauma, and build a life that centres and honours them.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why looking at your birth experience and how you were born might solve the problem you've got today - how Charlotte went from depressed and directionless to totally transformed - Charlotte's personal birth story and how the events of that replicated the same energy pattern in adult life - how the casual birth interventions we have modern day mess with the evolutionary code of birth - why compulsive or binge eating can actually be an unhealed wound from when you were a baby
If you are looking for the magical gifts and strengths exploring your birth story can give you then this is the podcast episode for you!
Seeing our children as whole beings with Anna Skates
01:04:54
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with parent coach and Mr. Rogers enthusiast, Anna Skates. Anna helps to shift parents' mindset by giving them a powerful new lens which creates a more peaceful, respectful and whole relationship to their children. She is the founder and creator of Otterly, a space that reminds everyone that kids are important people and empowers all of us to shift the narrative around children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why it is important to view our children as whole beings that are just at a different developmental stage to us - what the power of 'the pause' can do in your household and with your relationship to your children - how to frame up the teenage years so you all stay connected and your teen feels heard, understood and valued as they are - what role a childhood TV show played in Anna's parent education evolution - what advice Anna wishes every parent knew
If you are looking for a podcast episode that gives you the framework to guide unique, whole and integrated humans on their growth journey, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Shifting our mindsets in parenting to meet our children with Michelle Kenney
01:05:02
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with former yeller, recovering perfectionist and reformed control freak Michelle Kenney, Michelle is the Founder of Peace and Parenting where she has worked with hundreds of parents to transform the ways in which they view parenting and children. Deeply passionate about the emotionality of children she helps parents find more calm and peace at home in a modern, demanding and hectic world.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how Michelle went from running her household like a classroom to being deeply connected to her children - what brought Michelle to Hand in Hand parenting and how it shifted her parenting - how shame plays into the cycle of perfection and what to do to break it - the power of recognising that a child's behaviour isn't a reflection of you as a parent - what off-track behaviours can look like in the home at different ages - why listening partners are so imperative for parents transforming their mindset
If you are wanting to gently tend to the wounded parts of yourself and find out how you can journey to more self-love, worthiness and deep care, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Cranio Sacral Therapy (or CST) is the type of bodywork therapy that Shelley mainly treats in, it's the modality that she uses as a physiotherapist in her clinic. In this episode she shares about her journey with CST and how she has used and applied the philosophies learned through this modality, to parenting her children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the fascinating surgical procedure that led to the development of CST - how rhythms affect the physical body and why it is such a huge part of CST - how CST helps to free up trapped trauma within the body - Shelley's personal experiences with CST with both her and her entire family - exactly how she has brought CST philosophies into her parenting paradigm
If you are wanting to know the ways Cranio Sacral Therapy can help not only you, but your whole family, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley Clarke chats with a very special guest, her sister Lauren Benda! Lauren is a physio of over 10 years and an Upledger advanced trained Craniosacral therapist (which there's only a handful of people in Australia with this qualification and training.) Listen as Lauren candidly discusses navigating the identity shift in becoming a new Mother.
In this episode you'll learn about: - Lauren's journey moving from physiotherapy to a Craniosacral therapist - how she had to advocate for herself in the third trimester of her pregnancy and birth - why a Craniosacral therapy session opened her body to rehearse the birth of her daughter - why Aware Parenting's listening to feelings helped Lauren's connection to her newborn baby especially after feeding trouble - how Lauren is navigating the depth and width of this new identity of Mother that she hasn't experienced before
If you are wanting to gain incredible insight to the way you can navigate the medical system whilst birthing and advocating for yourself, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley chats to motherhood revolutionist, Anna Cusack. As a postpartum doula and motherhood support mentor, Anna's work in the world guides new and experienced parents through pregnancy, the fourth trimester and beyond. She reaches thousands of women every year through her work both in person and online as an author, podcaster, blogger and speaker, with evidence-based information, searing social commentary and inspirational, actionable content.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why it's a good idea to plan and create a support network around you postpartum especially if you're not good at asking for help - Anna's personal journey into Motherhood and why she is so passionate about birth advocacy and birth rights - the emotional and spiritual aspects to consider in postpartum care to compliment the practical care - why it is imperative to heal and rest early postpartum to ensure not only your physical recovery but emotionally, mentally and spiritually as well - understanding the physiology of what's happening hormonally and physically postpartum - the topsy-turvy way pregnant women tend to invest their resources and how to switch it
If you are wanting to prepare yourself with the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual needs you'll be navigating for birth, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley chats to Marion Method Mentor, Lena Korn. Lena helps support women to come home to themselves and do the inner work to transform their lives, she lives and breathes these embodying practices. Listen as Lena speaks to the stark contrast of her dream life by intentional design now, compared to the career focused anxious Mum she was three and a half years ago.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how Lena's conditioning, imprints and self-worth meant she previously defined herself through her career - the cascade of kismet career events that led to a complete lifestyle change - how Lena went from overriding her feelings and feeling disconnected to embracing life on life's terms - the three pillars of Marion's work that have been pivotal in Lena's process - how our kids and animals can be key in our conversations with life
If you are wanting to see things through a new lens that truly allows you to embrace the full magic of yourself, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Helping our Babies Sleep through with Helena Mooney
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In this episode Shelley chats with certified Hand in Hand parenting instructor and Aware parenting instructor Helena Mooney. Helena is also a life coach and mother of two children, with her wealth of knowledge and experience she loves supporting parents to have the best experience possible - when pregnant, giving birth and being a parent.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the incredible, life-changing experience Helena had with her 3 week old baby that set the trajectory of her work now - how searching for someone who had similar parenting values led Helena to discovering Marion Rose - why often as Mum's when we are at a loss we feed our babies into submission - how ignoring feelings during the day means they accumulate later in the day to create what is commonly known as 'witching hour' - a helpful routine you can get into with your newborn to listen to feelings and have a much better nights sleep for all
If you are wanting to cultivate an emotionally safe environment for your newborn and reap the sleep benefits in the process, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Reflecting on 10 years of being a parent with Shelley Clarke.
00:31:22
Listen as Shelley reflects on mothering and parenting for 10 years, speaking to the things she's learned and what she knows now that she wish she knew back then. Grab the tissues as you'll also hear her read aloud a heartfelt and stunningly honest letter she wrote to the 10 years ago version of herself.
In this episode you'll learn about: - why it is important to celebrate and reflect on the parenting journey so far - why the inner growth work has been just as much a part of Shelley's parenting as the child rearing - the powerful way of journaling and documenting to gain clarity on where you're going - the beauty in being sensitive and honouring emotions - what the process of moving from lots of mother rage to embracing fun
If you are wanting a good life, a great relationships with your kids, alongside raising your children as consciously as you can, then this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode Shelley chats with Aware Parenting instructor of 16 years, Joss Goulden. With a background in psychology and counselling, and a love of supporting families with aware parenting and natural learning, this Mother of two teenage children has a wealth of knowledge for the Aware Parenting community. If you've ever wondered what the experience of children and parents who have practiced the Aware Parenting paradigm through the seasons of time feels like, then listen as Joss shares that with us.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how refusing to do sleep training and control crying led Joss to find Aware Parenting - the powerful ways to connect with your teenager without having to result to punishment and rewards - the role privacy and autonomy plays for our teenagers and why it is so vital - the importance of looking for the underlying needs when behaviour is challenging and meeting their needs in a way that allows respect for them, and feels good for all - why a conflict free household is never the goal and how to handle conflict in a way that leaves everybody feeling loved
If you are wanting to cultivate an emotionally safe environment for your teenager to grow into an adult whilst staying connected to you, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Empowering Children to stay connected to who they are with Zoe Haack
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In this episode Shelley chats with child activist and Author of 'You Already Knew' Zoe Haack. As a motherhood mentor, Zoe is driven to see children experience freedom and autonomy and uses her voice to explore child rights issues, and is the co founder of Akuna concepts. She believes that by bringing awareness to parents, we have the capacity to create great change for the children of today.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how Zoe brought the idea of her book into fruition from writing notes in her phone across weeks and months of breastfeeding - why people should think twice before giving unsolicited parenting advice out in public - what makes Zoe want to shift the way we as a society perceive step parents - the crucial role that language plays in our children's internal dialogue as they grow - how to reconnect children back to their own innate ideas and wisdom... and so much more!
If you are wanting to create a generation of future adults who aren't trying to unpack their childhood wounds, then this is the podcast episode for you!
*Content heads up, this podcast episode talks about miscarriage and early infant loss*
In this episode our host Shelley Clarke explains her recent break from podcasting and vulnerably opens up about her recent pregnancy loss. Listen as Shelley bravely shares with us her story in the hope that it may help someone who has been through he same experience to feel less alone.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the importance of ritual after a miscarriage and the role it plays in your healing - how everyones grieving process looks different and normalising the emotional numbness - how craniosacral therapy supported Shelley during this painful time - why it is important to honour mother and baby - how to support someone who is (or has) going through pregnancy or early infant loss
If you are wanting to give yourself permission to feel and process all emotions, and get some tools to implement into your family life, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Separation and co-parenting using Aware Parenting with Nic Wilson
01:10:36
In this episode Shelley chats with Founder of Peaceful Parenting, Nic Wilson. As an Aware Parenting and The Marion Method mentor, Nic shares her work through amazing and informative social media posts, paid programmes and One to One parenting support. Listen as she shares with us how to navigate co-parenting and separation using Aware Parenting.
In this episode you'll learn about: - how to let go of the grief and guilt after separating from your child's other parent - Nic’s journey with attachment play and how it was a total game-changer - why making friends with all feelings should be a prerequisite course for all new parents - what catch up crying is and why it is important to hold your child through it - why the key to peaceful parenting is actually creating spaciousness in yourself through self-care... and so much more!
If you are wanting to let go of the should's and supposed-to's and create a great co-parenting relationship after separation, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Aggressive, sensory and strong-willed behaviour in children with Shelley Clarke
00:56:55
In this solo episode Shelley Clarke answers some questions that listeners have sent in, sharing with us her incredible knowledge around how to navigate aggressive behaviour in children and what might help parents of sensory or strong-willed children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the role power reversal games have in helping with aggressive behaviour challenges - why its important to regulate your own nervous system and body before approaching aggressive behaviour - a simple introduction to different sensory profiles and why learning you and your families puts you ahead of the curve - what paying attention to your thoughts as a parent can do for your connection and relationship with your child/ren - how to approach strong-willed behaviour and having awareness around the intention behind your play
If you are wanting to hear how to approach aggressive behaviour, sensory or strong-willed children, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Q&A: Play, silliness, rupture and repair with Shelley Clarke
00:57:03
Continuing on from last week Shelley answers some more listener questions in this solo episode, sharing suggestions for how to respond compassionately to your children in the moments it feels hardest.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what to do if silly behaviour in your children is a trigger for you - why giving children lots of information to help them process what’s going on is so important - how to talk to a highly sensitive child that shuts down and a great game to play to help them open up - why repair is so important for our children and what that looks like - the reasons to make sure you’ve had a chance to process your own feelings as a parent
If you are wanting to hear how to meet your child where they are and help them shift the tension, then this is the podcast episode for you!
We are embarking on one of the busiest times of year... the festive season! In this episode listen as host Shelley Clarke shares with us how we can prioritise connection in our family. Hear about how to frame the big feelings that inevitably come up for our children during festive season and the tips and tools we can use to really make the most of these school holidays.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what a connection plan is and how you can easily create one for your family - how understanding and planning 'decompression' days can benefit your child and your sanity - how to make your child feel safe and connected at parties and events this festive season - how to use attachment play to facilitate comfort and safety for your child at family events - what the broken cookie and spoiled outing analogies are and how they can help you stay connected to your child
If you are wanting to hear how to stay connected to your kids during this festive season, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Sharing a new parenting paradigm with grandparents and caregivers
01:37:59
In this incredibly raw episode, listen as Shelley interviews her parents, vulnerably discussing how they came to understand and eventually embrace a shift in parenting paradigm. Listen as Shelley begins this episode by reading her parents a heartfelt letter, touching on the nuances that come with doing it differently from how she was parented.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what the hardest parts of learning a new way are for grandparents - how to deal with misbehaviour when we are frozen in our own nervous system - the importance in connection and relationships when bringing up kids - the anaolgy Shelley's Dad offers which perfectly sums up how to communicate a new parenting paradigm - the turning point in Shelley's Mum understanding the importance of listening to feelings... and so much more!
If you are wanting to know how to have the conversation around parenting this way with Grandparents and caregivers, then this is the podcast episode for you!
A moment of pause to take stock on the year that's been with Shelley Clarke
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In the final solo episode for 2022, listen as host Shelley Clarke shares with us a moment of pause as she reflects and celebrates on the year that's been. As humans wired to be looking forward to achieving the next thing, we can quite often forget to take stock and celebrate, join Shelley as she encourages us to pause and do the same.
In this episode you'll hear about: - Shelley's intention for the year as she began 2022 - how intention coupled with action can create beautiful momentum - why it is important to celebrate the things we don't often see as parents - how Shelley is 'listening to life' and what that looks like for her in 2023 - how thankful she is for each and every podcast listener
A willingness practice for calling in what you want in 2023...
00:51:52
Welcoming you all to 2023, listen as Shelley shares a bit about her willingness practice. A beautiful process Shelley learnt from Marion Rose's work in the Marion Method, hear how you can use the willingness practice to work towards the things you want for this new year.
In this episode you'll learn about: - What is our will and a willingness practice - What the difference is between manifesting and willingness - Why, when we stop trusting our internal compass, we lose access to what we really want - What an inner loving presence process is and how to offer yourself more love and compassion - The importance of being congruent with what we’re saying and doing in our bodies, so our children feel it
If you want to live a life where you're fully willing, and life just... flows, then this is the podcast episode for you!
How to ease the transition to school with Shelley Clarke
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With the start of the 2023 school year fast approaching, listen as Shelley shares the things that she does to help her children transition to school, kindy or childcare. Whenever big transitions like this happen, there's going to be some feelings coming up about a new teacher, a different classroom, different friends in the classes... so if you want to know where to start, start here!
In this episode you'll learn about: - Why it is important to identify and understand what is yours in this life transition - How you can help your child move through the feelings around school - How to make sure you child feels connected to you before drop off - Some of the attachment play games you can play in the lead up to school - How to prepare and tackle the 'after-school' behaviour
If you want to help ease your child into a connected transition to school, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Starting school and the big feelings that come along with it by Shelley Clarke
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Continuing on form last week's episode, listen as Shelley shares the tools to helps support your kids (and you) to navigate the big feelings that come up at the start of a school year... whether it's kindy, reception or transitioning into high school. Shelley shares a personal family story so we can better understand what it means to hold space for our kids and meet the feelings underneath the behaviours they may be displaying.
In this episode you'll learn about: - How to deal with the activation that can come up in your body as a parent - Why it is so important to give yourself compassion for the unseen work of parenting - How unenjoyable behaviour is really a big red flag that your child needs support to process their big feelings - Why the withdrawn behaviour is just as alarming as the outwardly unenjoyable behaviour - Evidence of how parenting this way can help your children develop their awareness and capacity
If you want to support your child for a connected transition to school, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Continuing with the back to school theme, this week Shelley speaks to the anxieties parents feel at this time of year as well as sharing a story about her own experience that has come up for her in this last week. And if you are the person that the child is being handed over to... carers, educators and teachers, then this episode speaks to you about how to cultivate a sense of safety in the classroom.
In this episode you'll learn about: - How to deal with tough parenting moments - A practical process to help your own inner child - The difference your tone and expression make to a child feeling safe - How to listen to a child's feelings - What creates a safe environment for children to learn in
If you want to support the children in your care, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Somatic Practices for ourselves and our parenting with Abbey Stanbrook
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In this episode Shelley chats with fellow Aware Parenting Instructor and somatic wellness coach Abbey Stanbrook. Abbey supports families to find balance in their bodies and within their family units, is also the founder of The Somatic Seasons podcast and runs circles and workshops for families online and in person. Listen as she shares with us about the different parts of our nervous system and how they impact our parenting.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what a grounding and orienting practice sounds and feels like - the voo sound and how it can bring your body back into balance - what hyper and hypo activity in your nervous system may look like - the relationship between sympathetic activation and social engagement is - how to work through anger and grief as a parent - some easy to use tools and practices to help when your nervous system is activated... and so much more!
If you are wanting to feel like you are equipped with the tools to be a more calm, balanced parent, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Creating Compassionate Caring Classrooms with Primary Educator Attalia Egerton
01:31:59
In this episode Shelley chats with fellow Marion Method mentor Attalia Egerton. Passionate about psycho-spiritual inquiry, re-parenting and re-culturing, Attalia is also a primary school teacher, kinesiologist, somatic meditation and embodiment facilitator and mother to two. Her vision is mentoring other parents and teachers in integrating this work into their lives and the education system at large.
In this episode you'll learn about: - what bringing a psycho-spiritual lens to the classroom does for Attalia - why all teachers can feel *less* exhausted when using the Marion Method in class - the importance of speaking authentically to children and giving them a safe space to be themselves - why understanding the 'love' and 'will' needs/hurts according to the Marion Method helps teachers in the classroom - how competition is embedded into the school system and what it is doing to our children... and so much more!
If you are believe it is the birthright of our children to feel safe and connected and to thrive in the classroom, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Helping our children through their fears and anxieties with Shelley Clarke
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It's heartbreaking to watch our children have fears and anxieties in life, but how do we help them? In this episode of the Mind, Body, parenting podcast listen as Shelley shares some brilliant tools and techniques to help our children and empower ourselves as parents to help our children when they're frozen with fear.
In this episode you'll learn about: - Why looking at the environmental circumstances and developmental age first is key - Asking yourself as a parent what this fear brings up in you - Different attachment play games to help open up the conversation with your kids - How to know when to set a loving limit and when to acquiesce - The power of telling our children stories that involve overcoming fears... and so much more!
If you want to help your child actually move through their feelings when it comes to fears and anxieties and empower their resilience, then this is the podcast episode for you!
How to effectively share the familial mental load with Elyse McNeil from Share to Thrive...
01:09:19
Managing the mental load of the family is heavy and can often be an invisible pinch point in relationships. In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast listen as Shelley chats with clinical psychologist and Founder of Share to Thrive, Elyse McNeil about how to share the mental load, communicate well with your partner and tackle the list of familial responsibilities as a team!
In this episode you'll learn about: - How Elyse became a clinical psychologist - What the expertise gap means if you're the lead parent and how to share that better - The importance of having a structured conversation with your partner to alleviate explosive conversations - What routine and non-routine tasks are and how they affect the mental load - Why separating the mental load from the physical load can help with understanding - The myth of the 50/50 split and how to navigate that... and so much more!
If you want to feel less resentment and more support and validation in all aspects of raising a family, then this is the podcast episode for you!
Finding purpose alongside mothering with Emily Bagaric...
01:13:09
Re-establishing who one is outside the role of Mother is often layered with conflicting emotions, connecting to purpose and sinking into your why can help this identity shift. In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast Shelley chats with Emily Bagaric about coming back to oneself for inspiration, joy and a more fulfilling life!
Emily Bagaric is a former teacher, circle holder, parent coach and motherhood support practitioner, passionate about transforming the way that mothers meet themselves and therefore raise their children.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the importance of having support structures in place - why it is more than ok to show up imperfectly in all aspects of motherhood, life and business - what the practice of feeling into your body can do for you and your children - the strength that comes from connecting back to your inner power in micro moments - how to offer play and connection when kids behaviour is hard... and so much more!
If you want to feel more connected to purpose alongside your mothering journey then this is the podcast episode for you!
How burnout and adrenal fatigue affect our parenting (and health) with Shelley Clarke
00:43:15
Parenting comes with many seasons, some more comfortable and enjoyable than others... so what do we do when we feel ourselves being stretched to our very limits? In today's episode Shelley chats to us candidly about navigating her family and burnout and ways that we can support ourselves to move through these hard phases in our parenting.
In this episode you'll learn about: - the power of listening to your body and it's yes' and no's - how you can reframe rest and connection as the most productive thing you can do - why the body remembers certain times of year and how to navigate that - the healing phenomenon of laughter with friends - what coming back to the basics can do for your health... and so much more!
If you want to shift back into energy and connection within your family, then this is the podcast episode for you!
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