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Uncover the hidden dynamics of parenting with me, Keri, and my guest Catherine DeMonte, a seasoned marriage family child therapist. Together, we venture into the world of shadow work, revealing how childhood labels like "too sensitive" can affect your adult interactions with your children. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Brené Brown, we promise to illuminate the path to nurturing the full spectrum of emotions in your children. By understanding these profound connections, you'll gain the tools to transform your parenting journey into one filled with healing and growth. Explore the spiritual dimensions of parenting as we discuss the power of mindfulness and self-compassion in raising highly sensitive children. With wisdom passed down from a special ed teacher grandmother, we highlight the significance of encouraging emotional expression. Through personal stories and reflections, discover how to shift your mindset from viewing parenting as a challenge to embracing it as an opportunity for personal development. This episode is packed with insights to help you build healthier, more resilient connections with your children while learning to be kind to yourself along the way. Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Tired of the constant battles over school? If you're practicing conscious parenting or mindful parenting with a highly sensitive child or neurodiverse kid, you know the traditional classroom isn't built for them. This episode gives neurodiverse parenting a practical roadmap! Educational expert DJ Stutz shares proven strategies to shift from fighting the school system to partnering with it. The Main Takeaway: You don't need a school change or a massive time commitment to create success. By adopting a partner mindset and providing the right sensory tools, you empower your child to regulate and thrive. Inside This Episode: The Partnership Power Shift: How to approach a teacher to break down walls and get them on your team (without adding hours to your schedule).DIY Sensory Calm: Learn to identify your child's individual needs (roughness, fuzziness, noise) and provide low-cost tools—like noise-canceling headphones and textured fabric—for instant focus and self-regulation.Spiritual Parenting meets Real-World Skills: We discuss the importance of fostering Executive Functioning (making decisions based on desired outcomes) to raise resilient, independent thinkers.The Single Most Important Daily Habit: The simple check-in that tells you more about your child's academic and emotional state than any formal meeting.This is essential listening for any parent who wants to blend spiritual parenting intentions with concrete, effective action in the school setting. Connect with DJ Stutz: *Website: https://www.imperfectheroes.net/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfect_heroes/ *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *DJ's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Roman-Bigger-Dj-Stutz/dp/1954191936 Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Have your kids felt extra emotional, dysregulated, or “amped up” lately—and nothing you try seems to help? In this episode of The Spiritual Parent, Rev. Carrie Lingenfelter shares a real-time parenting experience during a powerful super moon, when big emotions surfaced in her highly sensitive, intuitive children—and in herself. What looked like meltdowns on the surface revealed something deeper: unhealed fear, old conditioning, and a mirrored invitation for growth. Carrie explores how moon energy, end-of-year transitions, and heightened sensitivity can impact highly sensitive kids, neurodivergent children, and spiritually aware families. She unpacks why full moons often lower our tolerance as parents, how control patterns get triggered, and what our children’s behavior is truly communicating beneath the chaos. This episode is an invitation to shift from fear-based reactions to conscious parenting, nervous system regulation, and heart-to-heart connection. You’ll learn how to recognize energetic triggers, why sensitive children are here to help us heal ourselves, and how to meet your child where they are—without suppressing who they came here to be. Carrie also shares a grounding affirmation you can return to during emotional waves, along with gentle practices like movement, nature-based regulation, and reflective awareness to support both you and your child during intense energetic periods. If you’re raising highly sensitive, gifted, intuitive, or emotionally intense children, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and anchored—especially during full moons and emotionally charged seasons. *You’re not failing. *You’re evolving. *And your child is your greatest teacher. Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

What if your home could actually regulate your nervous system? In this eye-opening conversation, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the emerging field of Sensory Interior Design. Stephanie shares how she integrates art, neuroscience, and healing to design spaces that support highly sensitive and neurodiverse families. They explore how clutter affects the brain, why having “a place for everything” helps kids with ADHD, and how your home can become a sanctuary that meets everyone’s sensory and emotional needs—including parents! Topics covered: The science behind clutter and sensory overloadHow to create visual calm and emotional safety in your homeSimple ways to design for both neurodiverse kids and sensitive parentsWhy mothers’ nervous systems matter most for family harmonyHow physical space can nurture connection and creativityStephanie also shares a peek into her upcoming book Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention, a practical guide for tuning your home to your senses. Connect with Stephanie Lee Jackson: *Website: https://practicalsanctuary.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalsanctuary/ *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleejacksonpracticalsanctuary/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practicalsanctuary/ Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this inspiring episode of The Spiritual Parent podcast, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Valerie Probstfeld to explore what it really means to release perfectionism and live as your authentic self in motherhood. Valerie shares her powerful journey from shame and overwhelm to discovering the healing power of inner child work, mindful play, and authentic connection. Together, they unpack: How reconnecting with your inner child can transform parentingWhy play isn’t just for kids—adults need it too for joy and balanceHow to shift from reacting in fear to responding with mindfulness and loveThe “5-to-1 ratio” tool you can use to reframe negative self-talk into compassionWhy love is an action and how everyday kindness creates ripple effects for families and communitiesIf you’ve ever felt stuck in perfectionism, yelling when you don’t want to, or longing to feel more connected and alive as a parent, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and soulful encouragement. Connect with Valerie Probstfeld: *Website: https://www.tomomistolove.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_probstfeld?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MW52cjQ5Z2E1N2Vncw%3D%3D *LinkedIn: Valerie Probstfeld *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1202028211625064/?rdid=hVr9d9OErebQFVKU&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18voEFJU6X%2F Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent Podcast, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with licensed clinical therapist Vickie Victorenko to explore the unspoken transformation every mother goes through: matrescence. Vickie explains how motherhood is not just about caring for a baby but about a profound identity shift—emotionally, physically, hormonally, and spiritually. Together, Carrie and Vickie unpack the pressures modern moms face, the myth of “bouncing back,” and why it’s essential to normalize asking for help. They also share stories about preparing for the fourth trimester, managing overwhelm, building support systems, and breaking generational patterns of burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself in motherhood or wondered how to find joy and identity again while raising children, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that motherhood is its own sacred journey. Connect with Vickie Victorenko: *Website: https://simplyrealmotherhood.com/ *Instagram: @simplyrealmotherhood *Facebook: @simplyrealmotherhood Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this heart-centered episode, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with intuitive animal communicator Melissa Corrion for a powerful conversation on the spiritual connection between animals and neurodivergent children. They explore how pets serve as grounding companions, emotional mirrors, and even spirit guides for highly sensitive or gifted kids. Melissa shares touching stories from her animal communication sessions, emphasizing how soul contracts, energy healing, and even animal spirits can support children (and adults) through emotional challenges. Together, they discuss the healing power of nature, the Schumann Resonance, and how animals teach us to live in the present moment. Plus, Carrie shares her own powerful signs from the animal kingdom, including an elk encounter during a NICU crisis and spirit messages from a beloved golden retriever and her grandmother. Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, are highly sensitive yourself, or simply want to deepen your bond with animals, this episode will leave your heart full and your intuition sparked. Connect with Melissa: *Website: https://www.lionheartalignment.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissacorrion/ *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaCorrion *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissacorrion Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Emma Smallbone to explore the deep intersections of integration, autism, emotional regulation, parenting, and self-discovery. Emma vulnerably shares her late-in-life autism diagnosis, the disruptive yet healing journey of truly understanding herself, and how body awareness can unlock both emotional regulation and spiritual connection. Together, Carrie and Emma dive into how parents must model emotional regulation to support their children, the role of trauma stored in the body, and the healing gifts of nature, frequency, and collective consciousness. Whether you’re navigating neurodiversity in your family, seeking tools for healing and spirituality, or looking for ways to create deeper connection with your kids, this conversation offers wisdom, hope, and practical insights. Tune in to discover why integration is the key to parenting with presence, how frequency and sound can restore balance, and why our bodies hold the truth we’ve been searching for. Connect with Emma Smallbone: *Website: http://www.thewildhealing.com *Instagram: @emmasmallbone @thewildhealingschool *Facebook: @emmasmallbone Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Have you ever wondered how to raise highly sensitive, empathic, or neurodiverse kids in a way that truly honors their spirit? In this heartfelt episode of The Spiritual Parent, I sit down with fellow speech therapist and healer Jen McNerney to explore the powerful intersection of speech therapy, energy healing, and conscious parenting. Jen shares her inspiring journey from early intervention speech therapy to building a healing practice rooted in muscle testing, tuning forks, Qigong, neuroemotional technique, and myofascial release. Together, we dive deep into the ways children naturally connect with energy, frequency, and authenticity—and how parents can support them in feeling safe in their bodies, navigating emotions, and embracing their unique gifts. We discuss everything from: Teaching kids muscle testing and body-based awareness toolsHelping empaths and sensitive children separate “my energy” vs. “your energy”Using sound healing and frequencies to regulate the nervous systemWhy so many neurodivergent and non-speaking children are our greatest teachersHow parents can heal their own subconscious patterns to better support their kidsThis episode is filled with wisdom, practical tools, and soulful insights for any parent raising sensitive, gifted, or spiritual kids. Whether you’re curious about energy medicine, spiritual parenting, or conscious approaches to neurodiverse children, this conversation will inspire you to look at parenting in a whole new light. 🌟 Tune in to learn how to integrate science, spirituality, and healing practices into your parenting journey—and how to empower your kids to live authentically in their energy and truth. Connect with Jen McNerney: *Website: https://jenmcnerney.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_mcnerney_healer/?hl=en *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.mcnerney.2025/ Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

The first day of school isn’t just a milestone for our kids—it’s a deep emotional moment for us as parents. The mix of excitement, pride, sadness, and worry can feel overwhelming. In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Spiritual Parent, Carrie Lingenfelter shares the raw, real journey of releasing control and trusting her children to grow into their own strength. Carrie opens up about her personal struggle with control—how it first showed up in motherhood and how it resurfaced recently with her 10-year-old son. What started as a “gluten experiment” turned into a profound lesson in letting go, guided by intuition, and allowing her highly sensitive child to truly feel the impact of his choices. You’ll hear how a simple but powerful moment—watching her son connect the dots between his own body, emotions, and decisions—shifted the way she approaches parenting. She talks about the challenge of stepping back without stepping away, setting safe boundaries while still giving children space to explore, and why this balance is crucial for highly sensitive and neurodiverse kids. This episode will help you see: How our kids feel both our fears and our strengthWhy letting go of control is often the most loving thing we can doWays to use spiritual tools and affirmations to stay grounded through changeHow empowering your child now can help them stay conscious, confident, and connected into adulthoodIf you’ve ever held your breath as your child stepped into a new school year—or struggled with giving them more independence while keeping them safe—this conversation is for you. It’s a reminder that parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection, trust, and guiding our kids to stand tall in their own light. Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

What if your child's sensitivity isn't a weakness, but their greatest strength?  As a speech therapist and parent of neurodiverse children, I've learned to navigate this delicate balance: acknowledging challenges while celebrating the extraordinary gifts that come with neurodiversity. While much attention focuses on moderate autism or nonverbal children, those who are highly sensitive, gifted, or have ADHD also arrive with remarkable abilities that deserve recognition. These children process information deeply, notice what others miss, and often possess an innate spiritual awareness that manifests in profound questions like my seven-year-old asking, "Do dogs think about the future or live in the now?" Their minds move faster than their bodies can keep pace, absorbing knowledge rapidly and making connections that surprise even the adults around them. But this powerful cognitive processing can easily lead to anxiety or disconnection from their physical experience without proper support. Recently, our family put our mindfulness practices to the ultimate test during our first backpacking adventure. Rather than sheltering our highly sensitive children from the unpredictability of the wilderness (complete with bear warnings and thunderstorms!), we equipped them with visualization techniques, grounding exercises, and present-moment awareness. We created "golden bubbles" of protection, established routines even in our tiny tent, and demonstrated how to address challenges one moment at a time. The reward? A magical 2AM awakening to witness a star-filled sky that reminded us of our place in this vast universe—a moment of connection we would have missed had we stayed in our comfort zone. These vibrant, sensitive children are arriving with increasingly powerful gifts with each generation. Our role isn't to dim their light but to help them stay grounded and connected to their bodies while their brilliant minds explore. By teaching mindfulness tools and celebrating their unique perspectives, we help them maintain their spiritual connection into adulthood—perhaps the greatest superpower of all. Ready to transform how you view your child's sensitivity? Visit hearttoheartlife.com and share your experiences or questions at [email protected]. If this perspective resonated with you, we'd be grateful for your five-star review! Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Kara Anaya, Children's Advocate and Druidic Shaman, takes us on a transformative journey exploring the delicate dance between ego and echo in our psyches. She reveals how these seemingly opposing forces can be paired to create internal harmony rather than conflict. "When I go too high, echo brings me back. When I go too low, ego lifts me up," she explains, offering a practical framework for self-regulation that parents can both use and teach. The conversation shifts to a revolutionary perspective on raising today's unique children. Kara challenges conventional thinking about neurodiversity, suggesting that nonverbal children aren't broken but are instead allocating their energy differently—often developing extraordinary telepathic abilities while verbal communication may emerge later. "They're saying we will not be boxed anymore," she observes about the new generation's refusal to conform to outdated expectations. We explore how authenticity trumps perfection in parent-child relationships. When children express wanting to be "normal," Kara offers a compassionate approach: ask them what normal means to them, then help them navigate toward authentic self-expression. She suggests that our belief systems combined with our emotional states create our reality—children naturally mirror the energy we project, whether frustration or love. The most empowering message emerges in Kara's passionate reminder to parents: "You are the expert." While methodologies and expert opinions flood the parenting space, no one knows your unique child better than you do. Even in our darkest moments as parents, we remain redeemable, capable of growth, and worthy of self-compassion—a message that extends to our children as well. Ready to break free from conventional parenting boxes? Listen now to discover how unconditional love and celebrating diversity might transform your family's journey. Have questions or thoughts to share?  Connect with Kara Anaya: *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaraAnaya *TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Maidenofred7 *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegoldenthreads *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kara.anaya.2025/?rdid=qPpjZchTbNSjZfIr Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

What if being fully present with your child is more powerful than all the parenting advice in the world? In this deeply insightful conversation, Carrie welcomes Lindsay Miller, mindfulness kids coach and host of the Stress Nanny podcast, who shares transformative tools for mindful parenting. Lindsay introduces us to the powerful "benches in a park" metaphor, explaining how throughout life we need to learn to sit on all emotional benches—whether they represent joy, fear, anger, or grief. As parents, our natural instinct might be to pull our children away from uncomfortable emotional experiences, but the greatest gift we can offer is our willingness to sit alongside them through every feeling. For parents struggling with the overwhelming amount of parenting information available today, Lindsay offers a refreshing perspective: "We're not going to go wrong with presence." She shares how her own mindfulness practice began with just two minutes in the morning and evening, proving that even small commitments to presence can yield remarkable results. The conversation explores practical visualization tools like the "beach ball" metaphor for understanding emotional regulation and the "thought river" concept that helps both parents and children recognize that thoughts are separate from who we are. These accessible practices can be implemented immediately with children of any age. Whether you're parenting a highly sensitive child or working through your own emotional landscape, this episode offers compassionate guidance for fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience in both yourself and your children. Listen now to discover how mindful parenting can transform your family dynamics while honoring each person's unique emotional experiences. Connect with Lindsay Miller: *Website: https://www.thestressnanny.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestressnanny/?hl=en *Facebook: https://www.thestressnanny.com/ Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Does your child ever feel overwhelmed by big emotions or energy they don’t quite understand? Whether your little one is highly sensitive, anxious, or simply in need of a reset, this peaceful guided meditation was created just for them. In this special episode of The Spiritual Parent, Carrie leads children on a soothing ocean journey to meet a magical sea turtle—a gentle guide who offers wisdom, calm, and connection. Through breathwork, grounding visualizations, and heart-centered affirmations, kids learn how to release heavy feelings and reconnect with their inner peace. “Sometimes the road feels bumpy… but your path is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.” - The Sea Turtle Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or anytime your child needs a moment to calm their body and mind. This mindful story also offers spiritual parents a gentle tool to support emotional regulation, intuitive growth, and family energy healing. Created for spiritual families, conscious parents, and sensitive children everywhere. Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Ever been told you're "too sensitive" or wondered why parenting feels so overwhelming? You might be among the 20-30% of people born with the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait. In this illuminating conversation with Lisa Lewis, licensed therapist and holistic practitioner, we unpack what it means to parent as an HSP—and possibly raise HSP children. Lisa introduces us to Dr. Elaine Aaron's DOES framework, which helps explain why highly sensitive people process deeply, become easily overstimulated, demonstrate strong empathy, and notice subtleties others miss. We explore how these traits shape our parenting approach, often leading to perfectionism and exhaustion as we absorb not just our own emotions but everyone else's too. The perfectionist tendencies many HSPs develop often begin in childhood—HSP children instinctively try to make everything "perfect" when they sense tension or conflict, sacrificing their own emotional expression in the process. As parents, we might recreate these patterns, striving for perfect environments and experiences for our children while depleting ourselves. What makes this episode truly transformative are the practical energy management techniques shared. From visualizing protective boundaries with "this is me and that is you" mantras to teaching even young children how to protect their energy with simple visualizations, these tools offer immediate relief for overwhelmed HSP parents. The qigong practice of "shaking it off"—similar to how animals naturally reset their nervous systems after stress—provides another accessible way to release absorbed tension. Ready to transform your sensitivity from a burden into your parenting superpower? This conversation offers compassion, validation, and practical wisdom for the highly sensitive parent's journey. Your sensitivity isn't a weakness—it's a gift that, when properly managed, allows you to parent with extraordinary insight and connection. Connect with Lisa Lewis: *Website: https://lisalewiscounseling.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hands.of.light/?hl=en Send us a text New! Conscious Family Travels Channel on YouTube with Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/@consciousfamilytravels Connect with Carrie: *Website: https://hearttoheartlife.com/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualparent *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081 *Email: [email protected] **Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners. © 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC