In this week’s podcast interview, Claudia Rickard, the English Hypnotist, delves into the essence of building emotional intelligence within families. Emotional intelligence, the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others, plays a crucial role in creating harmonious family dynamics. Claudia emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering a nurturing environment where both parents and children can thrive.

But why is this so vital?

Emotional intelligence helps us respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, a skill that is particularly important in challenging parenting moments.

Key Loving Lessons Learned in this episode:

🟣 What is emotional intelligence?Why is it important?

🟣 A story about bed wetting and how to respond rather than react.

🟣 How would you notice if you are having a hard time regulating as a parent?

🟣Why Hypnosis? Understanding focused attention

🟣 The beliefs and stories we are telling ourselves and how they impact how we show up

🟣 Learn powerful reframes and techniques to help improve communication and your relationship with your child.

🟣 Insights around crying for your child

🟣What is the Bunny Talk Process? Understanding how children learn and process through play

🟣Overpower the overwhelm

Resources mentioned to help you keep learning & growing:

⭐Overpower your Overwhelm- Free E-Guide with 3 relaxation recordings

⭐️ A Parent’s Journey, The Bunny Talk Process by Claudia Rickard

⭐Blog Post to learn more about Claudia Rickard-Building Emotional Intelligence As a Family

⭐Colleen Flaherty’s blog post

👉Free Sleep Resources
😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

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🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
Sweet dreams! 🛌
💜 Irene 💜

Are you truly aware of the subtle nuances of movement and how they might be affecting your body? How we feed, move, and notice sensations in our bodies can pave the way for remarkable whole-body wellness. Today, we have Lauren Mages from Mind and Body Vitality guiding us through an exploration of the pelvic floor. She'll reveal how movement influences various parts of our body and the importance of nourishing ourselves, especially during the postpartum season.

One of the things you'll notice about the conversation Lauren and I have is that we begin by talking about movement but seamlessly transition to discussing nutrition. When we think about the wakeful window, we realize that nourishing our body and moving our bodies during this time significantly impacts how we sleep.

Depending on the professional or provider you consult, you might be told that certain sensations or experiences are normal. It's intriguing to delve deeper into what is considered normal and to understand the root causes.

Join us as we dive into these essential insights, approaching our health and well-being with renewed awareness and vitality!

Key Loving Lessons Learned in this episode:

🟣 What's the difference between a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and a Movement & Health Specialist?

🟣 What are normal vs. common symptoms for the pelvic floor that might not be normal?

🟣 Who should seek support for their pelvic floor?

🟣 Understanding how someone moves their body

🟣 Exploring the root cause of pain

🟣 Passive vs. active movement: How do we move our bodies?

🟣 How do we navigate functional medicine vs. traditional medicine?

🟣 How do we treat and understand the pain in our body?.

🟣 What are nutrient-dense foods and phytonutrients that support the body? And why are they important for postpartum recovery?

🟣 Understanding nutritional depletion

🟣 What foods should be eaten for postpartum recovery?

Resources mentioned to help you keep learning & growing:

⭐Blog Post with Lauren’s Nutrient Dense Beef Casserole- Quick and easy recipe

⭐ Learn more about Lauren for 1- 1 Movement coaching, Virtual Health coaching, Group Classes.

⭐ Fill out the Contact Form and ask for the Postpartum Guide

👉Free Sleep Resources
😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

❓❓❓Have sleep questions or concerns❓❓❓
📆Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call with me! 📞

🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
Sweet dreams! 🛌
💜 Irene 💜

Meal times should be a time of enjoyment and connection. But if you have a picky eater, then the power struggle is real. Today, on our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Kerry Lett from Milestones Nutrition, who shares valuable tips to help families overcome picky eating in early childhood.

💤The Sleep Connection💤

Over the years, I've observed thousands of parents worry and wonder if their child has eaten enough. To be honest, this was my struggle too for so many years. Feeding and sleeping often emerge as the biggest challenges for parents, leading to disconnection.

Power struggles can lead to disconnection during meals. Often this stems from a lack of trust that our children are listening to their bodies. Children are inherently capable of tuning into their bodies and knowing when they feel satiated. However, their need for sleep is sometimes misunderstood as a need for feedings. By becoming more aware of our child's nutritional needs and approaching mealtimes with relaxed, calm confidence, we can guide them through mealtime routines more effectively.

If you find yourself struggling with mealtimes, ask for help. Listen to the full podcast episode to dive deeper into these topics and gain practical advice from Kerry.

Key Loving Lessons Learned in this episode:

🟣 What mistake do parents make when it comes to mealtimes?

🟣 What do you do to avoid power struggles with mealtimes?

🟣 What do we need to know about picky eating?

🟣 Can children overcome picky eating?

🟣 How do I know if my child is a picky eater?

🟣 How do you get started with feeding solid foods for your infant?

🟣 How to go from Yuck to Yum?

Resources mentioned to help you keep learning & growing:

⭐ Free Picky Eating E-Book

⭐Read more on the Blog

👉Free Sleep Resources
😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

❓❓❓Have sleep questions or concerns❓❓❓
📆Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call with me! 📞

🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
Sweet dreams! 🛌
💜 Irene 💜