How burnout and adrenal fatigue affect our parenting (and health) with Shelley Clarke
Parenting comes with many seasons, some more comfortable and enjoyable than others... so what do we do when we feel ourselves being stretched to our very limits? In today's episode Shelley chats to us candidly about navigating her family and burnout and ways that we can support ourselves to move through these hard phases in our parenting. In this episode you'll learn about:- the power of listening to your body and it's yes' and no's- how you can reframe rest and connection as the most productive thing you can do- why the body remembers certain times of year and how to navigate that- the healing phenomenon of laughter with friends- what coming back to the basics can do for your health... and so much more!If you want to shift back into energy and connection within your family, then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
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Finding purpose alongside mothering with Emily Bagaric...
Re-establishing who one is outside the role of Mother is often layered with conflicting emotions, connecting to purpose and sinking into your why can help this identity shift. In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast Shelley chats with Emily Bagaric about coming back to oneself for inspiration, joy and a more fulfilling life!Emily Bagaric is a former teacher, circle holder, parent coach and motherhood support practitioner, passionate about transforming the way that mothers meet themselves and therefore raise their children. In this episode you'll learn about:- the importance of having support structures in place- why it is more than ok to show up imperfectly in all aspects of motherhood, life and business- what the practice of feeling into your body can do for you and your children- the strength that comes from connecting back to your inner power in micro moments- how to offer play and connection when kids behaviour is hard... and so much more!If you want to feel more connected to purpose alongside your mothering journey then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/Connect with Emily Bagaric here:IG - @embagaric FB - @ebagaric www.emilybagaric.comThis podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
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How to effectively share the familial mental load with Elyse McNeil from Share to Thrive...
Managing the mental load of the family is heavy and can often be an invisible pinch point in relationships. In this episode of the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast listen as Shelley chats with clinical psychologist and Founder of Share to Thrive, Elyse McNeil about how to share the mental load, communicate well with your partner and tackle the list of familial responsibilities as a team! In this episode you'll learn about:- How Elyse became a clinical psychologist- What the expertise gap means if you're the lead parent and how to share that better- The importance of having a structured conversation with your partner to alleviate explosive conversations- What routine and non-routine tasks are and how they affect the mental load- Why separating the mental load from the physical load can help with understanding - The myth of the 50/50 split and how to navigate that... and so much more!If you want to feel less resentment and more support and validation in all aspects of raising a family, then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/Connect with Elyse McNeil from Share to Thrive here:IG - @sharetothriveSharing the Load Coursehttps://mentallabour.sharetothrive.com/This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
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Helping our children through their fears and anxieties with Shelley Clarke
It's heartbreaking to watch our children have fears and anxieties in life, but how do we help them? In this episode of the Mind, Body, parenting podcast listen as Shelley shares some brilliant tools and techniques to help our children and empower ourselves as parents to help our children when they're frozen with fear. In this episode you'll learn about:- Why looking at the environmental circumstances and developmental age first is key- Asking yourself as a parent what this fear brings up in you- Different attachment play games to help open up the conversation with your kids- How to know when to set a loving limit and when to acquiesce- The power of telling our children stories that involve overcoming fears... and so much more!If you want to help your child actually move through their feelings when it comes to fears and anxieties and empower their resilience, then this is the podcast episode for you!21 days of play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
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Creating Compassionate Caring Classrooms with Primary Educator Attalia Egerton
In this episode Shelley chats with fellow Marion Method mentor Attalia Egerton. Passionate about psycho-spiritual inquiry, re-parenting and re-culturing, Attalia is also a primary school teacher, kinesiologist, somatic meditation and embodiment facilitator and mother to two. Her vision is mentoring other parents and teachers in integrating this work into their lives and the education system at large. In this episode you'll learn about:- what bringing a psycho-spiritual lens to the classroom does for Attalia- why all teachers can feel *less* exhausted when using the Marion Method in class- the importance of speaking authentically to children and giving them a safe space to be themselves- why understanding the 'love' and 'will' needs/hurts according to the Marion Method helps teachers in the classroom- how competition is embedded into the school system and what it is doing to our children... and so much more! If you are believe it is the birthright of our children to feel safe and connected and to thrive in the classroom, then this is the podcast episode for you!Shelley's 21 days of Play courseContinue the conversation with Shelley here:https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/Find Attalia Egerton here:IG: @attaliaegertonFB: @attaliaegerton.com.auhttps://attaliaegerton.com.au/This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
Over Mind Body Parenting Podcast with Shelley Clarke
Welcome to the Mind, Body, Parenting podcast with host, Shelley Clarke. Here, we talk about all things mind and body and how this relates to ourselves and our parenting. Shelley envisions a world where children are seen and heard, and parents feel supported and less alone. Join us here in the power of story, expert knowledge and lived experiences. Shelley Clarke is a Mum of 3 beautiful children and helps parents feel centred and families thrive through more joy, laughter and connection. She specialises in Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST), Parent Education and Mentoring, and believes that magic happens when we listen deeply and attune playfully.