In this heartfelt episode, my 10-year-old daughter and I share our deeply personal journey, beginning with my realization that my daughter’s struggles were a reflection of my own unhealed childhood wounds. I share how parenting Aria has helped me reparent my Inner Child and the profound changes that have come from healing our relationship as mother and daughter.
Aria also shares her unique perspective on various topics, including the development of a child’s Ego, her experience of COVID-19, and how kids pick up on and are affected by their parents' energy. We also delve into practical aspects, such as ensuring kids have outlets that bring them joy, the significance of quality time, especially for older siblings, and making sure children feel seen and heard. Aria even shares her new favorite app for staying calm and motivated.
Tune in for an episode filled with love, growth, and invaluable lessons from our healing journey together.
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Episode Highlights:
- 02:30 - Why I was so nervous to have my daughter on the podcast
- 03:41 - Is my daughter depressed? When I realized my daughter was a reflection of me
- 06:00 - Zoe’s Grandpa’s parting gift to the world
- 08:00 - Welcome my favorite guest so far, my 10-year-old daughter, Aria
- 11:05 - How parenting Aria has helped me reparent my Inner Child
- 12:34 - What happens when a kid’s Ego starts to develop
- 15:00 - Covid through Aria’s Eyes
- 17:15 - How abandoning myself made me emotionally abandon my daughter
- 19:00 - When I learned what NOT to do when Aria was triggered
- 23:25 - Why Aria had a hard time telling me how she was feeling
- 25:37 - Kids pick up on energy, make sure they aren’t taking on yours
- 27:26 - Don’t take your bad day out on your kids
- 28:28 - What Intuition feels like for Aria and why parents need to foster it
- 34:27 - How understanding Ego has helped Aria with kids at school
- 37:42 - Aria’s takeaway from Inside Out 2
- 39:42 - How I learned you can’t rush into the “teaching moment”
- 44:16 - Aria the Magical Manifestor
- 48:08 - Aria’s new favorite app to help her calm down and stay motivated - Link Below
- 52:00 - When my Ego took over and broke my phone
- 57:22 - Make sure your kids have an outlet that brings THEM joy
- 59:30 - Be intentional about making sure your kids feel SEEN and HEARD
- :02:40 - Why quality time is so important for kids - especially the older sibling
- 1:05:11 - Aria goes Skibidi Rizz to send us out!
Links & Resources Mentioned: Aria’s favorite app to help her calm down and stay motivated: Finch