Authentic Parenting

• Struggling with Mom Guilt? 3 Steps to Feel Better Fast

  00:00 – Introduction to Andrea Leigh Rogers 02:15 – From dancer to wellness entrepreneur 04:40 – Creating Xtend: blending Pilates and dance 06:55 – The birth of Small Moves, Big Life 09:10 – Why small moves matter 11:25 – Escaping the cycle of overwhelm 13:45 – Motivation follows action 16:05 – Redefining success for modern women 18:30 – The FEEL framework explained 21:10 – Letting go of mom guilt 23:25 – Doing less, living more 25:50 – Finding joy in movement 28:15 – Simplifying routines and priorities 31:00 – Self-compassion in daily life 33:20 – Raising confident, balanced kids 36:10 – Andrea's final message of encouragement LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

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• Why Chasing a Better You Is Making You Miserable with Seth Gillihan, PhD

  Seth Gillihan, PhD says the path to peace isn't fixing yourself — it's expanding yourself. We explore how to stop chasing "better" and start living fully, now. We'll explore mindfulness practices, stoic wisdom, and practical tools for quieting anxiety, facing fear, and reclaiming presence in a culture that conditions us to believe we are broken.  00:00 — Why we're wrong about self-improvement 02:45 — The hidden cost of chasing perfection 07:30 — The real location of happiness A surprising shift in perspective that could change your life. 12:15 — Self-worth sabotage How society quietly convinces us we're not enough — and what to do about it. 17:40 — Self-expansion vs. self-improvement A game-changing distinction most people miss entirely. 22:10 — The overlooked truth about worry and how to break free from it. 28:55 — Doing it scared 34:20 — Stoic practices that actually work Simple, practical tools that could transform your daily life. 40:10 — Secrets to avoiding burnout A mindset shift and daily ritual that keeps energy high. 45:00 — The closing truth OTHER EPSIODES YOU MAY LIKE The Power of Acceptance with Seth Gillihan, PhD (LIVE PODCAST) Finding Healing, Peace and Joy with Seth Gillihan, PhD-Part 1 LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

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• A Quick Favor -It Won't Take Long

  Hey dear listener, this is Anna Seewald. I have a quick favor to ask! I'm working on a creative project and I'd love your participation. It won't take long. Here's what I'd like you to do: fill in the blank in this sentence — "Authentic Parenting is a podcast about…" — in your own words, based on your own understanding. Then record it — yes, I need your voice! — and send it to me. You can record on your phone using the Voice Memo app and email it to [email protected]. Or, you can call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. If you use WhatsApp, you can send a voice note directly to that same number. Some listeners have also used Facebook Messenger to send a voice note — that works too! And finally, you can use the SpeakPipe tool on the contact page of my website. Just one important thing — it has to be a voice message. If you send it in writing, I won't be able to use it. Please do it as soon as you can — I truly can't wait to hear your voice. Thank you for being part of the Authentic Parenting community!

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• When Grief Turns Traumatic: What Happens After Sudden Loss with Jennifer R. Levin

  Dr. Levin on the often misunderstood topic of traumatic grief — how it differs from ordinary grief, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what truly helps in the healing process. 00:00 – Introduction to thanatology and grief work 02:15 – What makes grief traumatic 05:20 – Traumatic vs. non-traumatic loss 07:45 – Common reactions after sudden loss 10:05 – When grief becomes stuck 12:30 – Stabilizing the nervous system 15:10 – How trauma impacts meaning-making 17:40 – The theory of shattered assumptions 20:25 – Post-traumatic growth and hope 23:00 – Continuing bonds with the deceased 25:35 – Integrating loss and healing 28:10 – Supporting others through grief LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  [email protected] Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

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• Critical Memory Integration: Unlocking the Body's Wisdom for Healing Trauma with Estefana Johnson

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma therapist Estefana Johnson shares what makes CMI unique, how it differs from other trauma modalities like EMDR, why our nervous system often overrides logic, and how tuning into 'signals' — rather than symptoms — can transform healing. (00:00) Introduction to CMI — what Critical Memory Integration is and how it reframes "symptoms" as "signals." (03:45) Difference Between CMI and EMDR — how CMI diverges from EMDR in theory, process, and focus on organic experience processing. (08:20) The Roots and Creation of CMI — how the model emerged from integrating multiple trauma modalities into one cohesive approach. (11:10) Present-Day Focus — why CMI starts with current discomfort rather than diving directly into past memories. (14:25) The Mind vs. the Nervous System — why mindset alone isn't enough and how the nervous system shapes perception and healing. (18:40) Understanding "Critical Memories" — what makes some memories so influential and how they form lifelong behavioral patterns. (22:15) Beyond "Big T" and "Small T" Trauma — why trauma categories are subjective and how CMI honors each person's lived experience. (26:00) The CMI Process — how clinicians assess tolerance for discomfort and guide clients through following body-based signals. (33:10) A Self-Guided CMI Practice — a simple exercise for tuning into sensations and emotions with curiosity and compassion. (40:00) Integration, Compassion, and Regulation — the role of self-compassion, co-regulation, and practical tools like breathwork in healing. (45:30) Closing Reflections — trusting your body's wisdom and learning more about CMI training through Arise Alliance. Podcast Production by Aminur: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019855d91718719d11

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