Talking about difficult topics

201: How to create a culture of consent in our families

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 14, 2024

Teaching consent starts with daily interactions. Learn how to honor your child’s autonomy while keeping them safe and healthy.

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199: Digging Deeper into Parenting Beyond Power with Rachel Disney

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 10, 2023

Rachel asks the deep questions: Can we truly parent differently within current systems? How does parenting evolve as children grow older?

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198: The connection between your ideas about childhood and politics with Dr. Toby Rollo

By Jen Lumanlan | Nov 26, 2023

“What if your ideas about politics were just your ideas about childhood, extrapolated?” Dr. Toby Rollo explores this provocative connection.

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192: What to do with the myth of Polyvagal Theory

By Jen Lumanlan | Sep 17, 2023

Polyvagal Theory is all the rage, but how much scientific evidence supports it? In this episode, we delve into the foundational principles of Polyvagal Theory and question its legitimacy. Is there a better theory to understand our experiences as parents and individuals? Discover a path forward in this thought-provoking episode.

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176: How to begin healing shame with A.J. Bond

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 29, 2023

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.

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