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244: Gentle parenting doesn’t have to mean permissive parenting

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 27, 2025

Is gentle parenting just permissive parenting in disguise? This episode reveals how you can honor both your needs and your child’s needs equally. Discover why traditional tools like logical consequences often backfire, and learn practical language that transforms power struggles into cooperation. Parent effectively by understanding the needs behind behaviors rather than just trying to control them.

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238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

238: Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Tools to help you cope

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 16, 2025

Discover why so many parents feel overwhelmed and learn practical ways to lighten your load without adding more to your plate. Find your way back to presence and calm.

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How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

236: How to heal the anger in your relationship with your spouse

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 2, 2025

What happens when pandemic stress, career changes, and special needs parenting push a formerly “calm and unflappable” mom to unexpected rage? Follow Laurie’s journey from explosive anger to healing and connection.

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Parenting Through Menopause – Discover Your Wild Power!

228: Parenting Through Menopause – Discover Your Wise Power!

By Jen Lumanlan | Nov 6, 2024

Learn how menopause can bring strength and wisdom to parenting. Join Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer to explore menopause, parenting, and how embracing your body’s natural rhythms brings inner strength and empowerment.

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Perimenopause with Dr. Louise Newson

216: Am I in Perimenopause? with Dr. Louise Newson

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 14, 2024

Discover the journey of perimenopause with Dr. Louise Newson. Learn about common symptoms, hormone roles, the benefits and risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and cultural impacts. Get insights and answers to your pressing questions.

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