

Authentic Parenting
Anna Seewald
Practical tools and powerful insights for trauma-informed parenting. Learn how to heal your childhood, do your own inner work, and break generational cycles—so you can raise capable, resilient, and emotionally healthy children. Each episode offers strategies and stories to bring more calm, connection, and joy to your parenting journey.
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Jan 31, 2019 • 58min
How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life with Mark Nepo

Jan 24, 2019 • 18min
{Best of} 4 Ways To Stop Beating Yourself Up
Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Jan 17, 2019 • 1h 5min
{Best of} How To Live Mindfully in the Digital Age with Nancy Colier
Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Jan 10, 2019 • 52min
{Best of} The Art and Science of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD
Here are some episodes you may enjoy: Are You Living an Authentic Life? In Search of The True Self Are You Stuck in The Past? How to Make Peace with Your Past and Heal Your Life FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Dec 27, 2018 • 22min
Reflections on the 2018, Your Feedback, The Top 10 and What's Coming in the New Year
This is the final episode of the 2018. What a year! In this episode I share my reflections on the year passing, your feedback, the top 10 most dowloaded episodes of the year, best wishes for the New Year and what to expect in 2019 from me and the podcast. There are some minor changes in the month of January. Here are the listeners who appeared in this episode and their answers to the following questions: 1. What are your TOP 3 favorite episodes of 2018 and why? 2. What are some things you have learned from the podcast and how have you applied them in your life/parenting? 3. What makes you to come back and continue listening? Aimee 1. The Danish Way of Parenting 2. How Trauma Gets Stuck in Your Nervous System 3. How To Get on the Same Page with Your Parenting Partner Eveline 1. What Does Self-Care REALLY Mean? 2. Teens, Addiction and Trauma 3. Resilient Krystina 1. Mindful Parenting 2. Anger Wilde 1. Sibling Rivalry 2. 5 Stress-Free Ways to Get Motivate Kids To Clean Up Joshua 1. How To Listen To Children's Big Feelings 2. 5 Ways To Prevent Mommy Meltdowns 3. Keeping Cool When Kids Push Your Buttons Click here to access The Top 10 Episodes of 2018 ALL in one place. Click here to access ALL the Monthly Special Episodes in one place. Enjoy! BOOKS I've interviewed some incredible authors on the podcast in 2018. I've read all of their books and more and if you'd like to see what my favorite parenting and personal development books are click here. SUPPORT THE SHOW Make a one time donation via PayPal Become a Patron on Patreon.com Here are the on air coaching episodes: {Coaching} 5 Stress-Free Ways To Motivate Kids To Clean Up After Themselves {Coaching} 3 Powerful Solutions to Managing Difficult Misbehaviors {Coaching} Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety and Set Boundarie If you would like to be coached on the podcast, please send me an email: info@authenticparenting.com Other episodes I mentioned: Authentic Parenting Manifesto Read by Listeners Ask Me Anything in which I answer your questions (how I was raised, my work with court ordered parenting classes, why am I so happy, how I started playing the piano and so much more) WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) As a listener you receive 10% off. FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Dec 20, 2018 • 48min
Cultivating Empathy In Kids: Laura Froyen+Anna Seewald
I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague Laura Froyen. We have done quite a few episodes in 2018 together. Here they are: #111 Parenting Peacefully When Triggered #120 How to Get on The Same Page with Your Parenting Partner #124 7 Tips on How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Kids #137 5 Ways To Prevent Mommy Meltdowns #142 Sibling Rivalry: How to Raise Friends For Life We also answer 3 of your questions. We also share 5 things we are embarrassed to admit in regards with parenting. You don't want to miss! Anna's things are related to: Guilt Worry Presence Communication Discipline Laura's are: Negative narratives Automatic Responses Perfectionism Projecting Escapism FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Dec 13, 2018 • 1h 29min
Understanding and Helping Your Anxious Child with Kevin Ashworth
All kids get stressed sometimes. Most kids will complain, maybe cry a little, and then move on. But for the estimated one in five kids in the United States who suffer from anxiety disorders (including separation anxiety, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder), it's a major challenge to manage their worries. In severe cases, kids with anxiety may stop eating, sleeping, or going to school. For some kids, minor worries turn into full-fledged fears. But with the right approach, you can help your child feel reassured. How do you help a child with anxiety? What are signs of anxiety in a child How do you calm an anxiety attack in a child? Resources and links https://www.nwanxiety.com Fighting Fear with Kevin Ashworth, YouTube Channel Other episodes you may like: Anxiety Boredom Fear Anger FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Dec 6, 2018 • 1h 7min
{Coaching} 5 Stress-Free Ways To Motivate Kids To Clean Up After Themselves
FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Nov 29, 2018 • 1h 5min
TEARS & CRYING: Why Do Humans Cry? with Dr. Ad Vingerhoets
FULL SHOW NOTES; pictures, links, resources, about my guest and anything mentioned in the show, visit my website: www.authenticparenting.com/podcast YOUR FEEDBACK IS VALUABLE! Do you have a comment, question, or a takeaway about this episode or the podcast in general? USA listeners call 732-763-2576 right now and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website. Add your voice. It matters! Email: info@authenticparenting.com ABOUT ME I help overwhelmed, frustrated parents who want to parent differently than their parents, make sense of their early childhood experiences, connect to their authentic self and their children on a deeper level, reduce stress, bring more ease, calm and joy into their lives by yelling less, and practicing non-punitive discipline. WORK WITH ME I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! Click here to get started with my Introductory (3 Sessions) Package or REAL Change Package - 6 Private Coaching Sessions-worldwide! :) Court-Ordered Parenting Classes (in person NJ, NY,and PA residents only) WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE AUTHENTIC PARENTING PODCAST: Click here subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Spotify RATE & WRITE REVIEW FOR THE SHOW Watch this quick video tutorial on YouTube to how rate and write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. SUBMIT YOUR PARENTING QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN THE SHOW: Voicemail: 732-763-2576 Speak Pipe for sending audio messages Email: info@authenticparenting.com CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Authentic Parenting on Facebook Instagram NEED PARENTING SUPPORT? Join the Authentic Parenting FREE online community Schedule 30 min. FREE session by phone Thanks for listening! With gratitude, Anna Seewald, ME.d, MPsy Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

Nov 22, 2018 • 19min
We Are Stronger Together
Join the 5 Day FREE Challenge Starting Dec 3. 5 SIMPLE SHIFTS TO FEEL LESS OVERWHELMED, AVOID BURNOUT AND CREATE DEEP SELF-CARE (even if you're crazy busy) I'm offering a Black Friday Discount on ALL of my services and programs. This is the biggest sale of the year and these prices will not appear again until next year. If you have been wanting to work with me, now is the time. ***Offer expires on November 24, midnight. 1. HOW TO STOP YELLING self-study course. The course is perfect for you, if you are busy, if you want to take your own time and study at your own pace. Take as much time as needed to watch the trainings, listen to the audio lessons, do the exercises and the practices in the workbook. Take it wherever you go on your device. Pause, come back to it again or start the whole thing as many times as you want. You are the boss! Read more on the course page. Get 15% off when you use COUPON CODE: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. ***Expires in 2 days, November 24, midnight. 2. 3 PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS This is perfect if you want some guidance and coaching, fresh and new ideas and effective tools in your toolbox, some inspiration to get in into the grove again. We all need reminders, fine tuning of our skills from time to time. Parenting is repetitious and tedious. Having that person who will listen, support and encourage you is vital. 3. 6 PRIVATE SESSIONS Ok. Things have been a little rocky in your relationship with your child. You are feeling hopeless and disconnected. You lost sight of things, you feel off track and whatever you do doesn't work. You feel tired, overwhelmed and frustrated almost all the time. You worry about the future and you harbor guilt. Time for some REAL change. Invest in yourself and give yourself the help that you need. This doing it alone thing is not a viable, long-term strategy. Get the discount now, use the services later within ONE year of purchase. ---------------------------------------------- I want to express my gratitude to the following awesome participants: Julie Miriam Isabelle David Katie Sarah Ranela Joshua Ana Alexa Angela Galiana Eveline Jalaj Keep learning and growing! Here are some ways to support the show. SUNSCRIBE! Rate and/or write a review. Make a small, one time donation. Become a supporter on Patreon.com and receive cool rewards. Share the podcast, your favorite episodes on social media. Tag me. Follow me on Instagram where I share personal, behind the scenes coverage. Thank you!


