Help Them Bloom

What if the hardest parts of parenting have nothing to do with your kids—and everything to do with what you carry?Andrea Paola, psychologist and parent coach reveals why modern parenting feels so overwhelming—and what’s actually underneath the guilt, burnout, and emotional triggers so many of us experience.Andrea opens up about her personal journey through intergenerational trauma, family constellations, inner child work, and breaking the patterns she inherited—especially after becoming a mother to her daughter, Violeta.In this episode of Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal, you'll learn: - Why parenting activates our deepest wounds- How our 0–6 childhood years shape everything- Why “mom guilt” is so universal- What family constellations revealed about Andrea’s past- How to stop parenting from the wounded child within- How curiosity—not perfection—creates healing- Why true parenting transformation starts with us, not our kidsLearn more about Andrea's work: https://linktr.ee/iamandreapaola?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareTimestamps:00:00 The Reality of Parenting02:38 Generational Patterns and Their Impact05:28 Family Constellations: A Path to Healing08:13 The Inner Child and Parenting Dynamics11:10 Navigating Fear and Anxiety in Parenting14:07 Creating Safe Spaces for Children16:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery19:43 Building New Family Dynamics22:46 Choosing What to Carry Forward25:38 Empathy and Connection in ParentingSubscribe to Help Them Bloom: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

What if the real tension in your relationship isn’t actually about parenting—but about the ache of feeling unheard, unseen, and misunderstood?Jordanne Sculler, Psychotherapist at Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, unpacks the complex emotional undercurrents that surface the moment children enter a relationship. She explores how unresolved histories, mismatched communication styles, and old attachment patterns quietly shape the way partners navigate parenthood.A specialist in relationship work and couples therapy, Jordanne helps partners truly understand one another, communicate with clarity and intention, and rebuild emotional connection—especially during the early parenting years when life feels especially chaotic, triggering, and unfamiliar.If you’re overwhelmed by sleep struggles, discipline differences, mental load imbalance, fading intimacy, or a painful sense of disconnect, this episode offers the insight, tools, and validation you need to begin finding your way back to each other.In this episode of Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal, you’ll learn: - Why parenting exposes differences in upbringing and values- What really happens when partners have opposite parenting styles- The co-sleeping debate: a real client example broken down- How to communicate without getting defensive- The Imago technique for actually hearing each other- Why curiosity is the most underrated relationship skill- How to find alignment—not sameness—in how you raise your kids- And why no one is prepared for the transformation that comes with becoming a parentLearn more about Jordanne's practice: https://www.jordannescullerlmhc.com/Follow Jordanne on social: https://www.instagram.com/jordannesculler/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Relationship Dynamics01:52 Navigating Parenting Styles in Relationships05:34 The Importance of Communication and Understanding11:19 Finding Common Ground in Parenting16:50 Respecting Each Other's Parenting Approaches18:50 Navigating Parental Dynamics20:41 The Impact of Arguments on Children25:26 Fostering Connection Post-Children33:30 Deepening Relationship Through CuriositySubscribe to Help Them Bloom: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

If your sweet, easygoing child is suddenly rolling their eyes, pushing boundaries, or questioning everything… you are NOT alone.Kirsten Cobabe — former therapist, parent coach, and the internet’s beloved Teen Whisperer — joins Help The Bloom with Evelyn Mendal to unpack one of the biggest developmental shifts your child will ever go through: the transition from childhood into the tween and teen years.Evelyn also opens up about her own 10‑year‑old entering this new territory — and the fears, unknowns, and “against the system” pressures so many modern parents face.Kirsten drops truth bombs about:- Why your tween suddenly sees you differently- What’s really happening in their brain (hint: it’s not “just hormones”)- Individuation — why pushing back is healthy- How to stay connected even when the attitude shows up- Why authenticity matters more than perfection- How parents can support teens in a world obsessed with performance, grades, and achievement- The identity crisis that begins as early as 9–10 years old- How to preserve the most important thing of all: your relationshipFollow Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstencobabe https://www.instagram.com/kirstencobabe/?hl=enLearn about Parenting Wave: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwave/?hl=enhttps://www.parentingwave.com/Subscribe to Help Them Bloom: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

Why does potty training feel like the ultimate parenting stress test? In this episode of Help Them Bloom, host Evelyn Mendal, parenting and child development expert, dives deep into one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones for parents — potty training.Evelyn is joined by Tabby Pool, a Miami-based potty training consultant and pediatric occupational therapist with 15+ years of experience across the UK, Australia, and South Africa, and Elena Ducoin, mom and inventor of My Bee Bear, a unique potty training underwear designed for both day and night use.Together, they unpack:- Why potty training is such a developmental challenge — not just a “three-day method.”- How cultural expectations have shaped unrealistic timelines.- The real signs of readiness (and what not to focus on).- How to make the process less of a power struggle — and maybe even fun!- The story behind a mom’s creative invention that changed nighttime training forever.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Potty Training Challenges01:51 Understanding the Stress of Potty Training04:44 Signs of Potty Readiness07:09 Cultural Shifts in Potty Training Practices08:40 Personal Experiences with Potty Training12:00 Innovative Solutions for Nighttime Potty Training15:58 Creating a Supportive Environment for Potty Training19:28 No Pressure Approach to Potty Training24:49 Addressing Regression and Withholding in Potty Training26:26 Understanding Constipation in Children31:06 Addressing Fears Around Toilet Use35:05 Strategies for Daytime and Nighttime Potty Training41:59 Recognizing Red Flags in Toilet Training48:12 Innovative Solutions for Potty Training ChallengesFollow along on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

Feeling alone in your fertility journey? You’re not. Sarita Broda, MFT, a specialist in reproductive mental health, unpacks the emotional, relational, and societal impacts of fertility challenges, miscarriage, and IVF. From navigating grief and loss, managing anxiety and fear, to reclaiming your identity through the journey, Sarita shares insights from her work supporting individuals and couples through reproductive mental health challenges, including:- Coping with the grief of miscarriage and failed cycles- Navigating anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty of fertility treatments- How fertility struggles affect identity, relationships, and your sense of self- Practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and supportTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Evelyn & Sarita3:41 – How fertility work found Sarita8:03 – Emotional, relational & societal impacts of fertility challenges18:01 – Understanding miscarriage & ambiguous loss29:48 – Identity shifts during fertility journeys35:32 – Finding joy & maintaining self outside fertilityFollow along on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/