Posts by Jen Lumanlan
178: How to heal your inner critic
In this episode, therapist and parent Katie shares her personal transformation, highlighting her journey in navigating parenting challenges and managing her responses. She discusses the impact of societal systems, advocating for her child’s and her own needs, and the inner critic. This episode offers support and insights for parents facing difficulties.
177: Three ways to be a good parent, even on bad days
In this episode, we explore the reasons behind challenging parenting days, delving into factors such as child and parent temperament, attachment relationships, trauma, and neurodivergences. We also provide three valuable strategies for navigating these challenging days with more grace and minimizing the need for apologies.
176: How to begin healing shame with A.J. Bond
In this episode, we explore the complex emotion of shame and its origins in our childhood experiences. Our guest, A.J. Bond, shares insights into the different types of shame and how some forms of shame can be helpful. We also delve into the crucial topic of healing from toxic shame to prevent passing it on to our own children.
Q&A #1: Should I let my child hit me, or a pillow?
175: I’ll be me; can you be you?
In this highly personal episode, I share my journey of self-diagnosis with autism and how it’s provided clarity and insight into my life experiences. You’ll hear voicemails from my therapist explaining my screening results and conversations with friends about friendship challenges. I address listener feedback, discussing how my podcast episodes are perceived as both helpful and judgmental. The goal is to help you understand yourself better and recognize that your child’s struggles reflect their needs, not a need for fixing. It’s about better understanding and meeting those needs for both you and your child.