The Masterful Parenting Podcast - Heal Your Childhood and Parent Better Through Relational Parenting
Do you struggle in your parenting because of childhood pain? Do you sometimes repeat old patterns from your childhood? You want to be a better parent, but you don’t know how. I understand, parents. I came from dysfunction, trauma, and abuse. I didn’t know what was healthy. Over the years, as a school counsellor, and mom of two, I learned what is healthy and how to be healthy with my own children. There’s a better way to parent where you feel good and so do your children. This way can replace the old patterns so you can nurture healthy relationships with your kids. This is relational parenting. This is what I teach parents. Hi, I’m Anne Alvares, Parent Coach of the Masterful Parenting Program. In this 9 week program, I will help you to heal, gain confidence in your parenting and foster healthy relationships with your kids. You will learn how to become more self-aware, how to connect better, and ways to communicate that touches your child’s heart. I have helped many parents over the years as a high school counsellor and teacher and I am also the mother of two boys, age 23 and 13. I understand the challenges of parenting and have gained the skills to help keep peace and build relationship with your kids. And I can help you too. If you want to feel confident about your parenting, less tired, more connected, and more appreciated by your kids, then you are in the right place. Join me in my Masterful Parenting Podcast. I truly believe parents can feel empowered in their role and we can change the world one parent at a time.
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Parents usually don’t mean to sabotage their kids’ growth—but certain patterns can still slow it down. This episode dives into some common ways it happens, explained plainly and without blaming:
Once we know what we are doing and where it is coming from such as parent fear, cultural expectations, or our own childhood pattern, then we can change things with our kids and foster their growth.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story.
When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
I have over 17 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change. I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parents #parentingtips #ourkids #gentleparenting
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Bonnie and Thomas Liotta didn't just study parenting - they lived the transformation. When Bonnie met Thomas in 2011, she was a single mother whose children had behavioral diagnoses. Within six months of implementing his methodology, her home was completely transformed. Now married and co-founders of Creating Champions For Life, they've helped thousands of children and more than 300 families who report a 90% behavioral transformation rate and 78% medication elimination rate.
Their controversial approach? Stop managing behavior and start teaching life skills. With over 60 years of combined experience - including two child development degrees, an award-winning after-school program, and record-breaking business leadership - the Liottas challenge the conventional punishment-based parenting model. They specifically help families whose children have been diagnosed with ODD, DMDD, and ADHD discover that these behaviors can be transformed without medication or harsh punishment.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Rachel Grant is a disruptor of traditional modes of healing, creator of the Beyond Surviving program, international speaker, podcast host, and Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.
Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used the Beyond Surviving Program since 2007 to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken and unfixable break free from the pain of abuse and finally move on with their lives.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified.
My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting. I have over 16 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change. I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com.
Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#parenting #parentcoach #masterfulparenting #podcast #ourkids #healing #trauma
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Do you need support in helping your child with anxiety or depression?
Meet Brett Aldrich.
Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner, and founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, whose work blends decades of service with deep holistic training. Her career has taken her from supporting survivors of trauma and children with developmental needs to guiding others in Ayurveda, breathwork, and yoga. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, Brett helps people create lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual balance and transformation through simple, sustainable practices.
Link:
https://seedthespirit.com/
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood #anxiety #depression
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
🌪️ When emotions explode, what do you do?This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Bethany Bilodeau, and we’re diving deep into one of the toughest challenges so many of us face—meltdowns, anger, and those big, overwhelming feelings.
Whether you’re a parent, partner, educator, or simply a human navigating a stressful world, this episode is packed with real, actionable tools to help you stay grounded when everything around you feels anything but.
✨ Bethany shares:• Why meltdowns happen (in kids and adults)• The difference between anger and emotional overload• How to respond in a way that actually helps• What it takes to create safety during intense moments• Strategies you can use TODAY to bring more calm into your home and relationships
If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “I don’t know what to do right now…” — this conversation is for you.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to turn chaos into connection.Your future self (and everyone around you) will thank you.
Dr. B is an expert in human behavior. She has designed innovative programs to help people achieve socially, emotionally, and academically. She holds numerous certifications in behavioral therapies and has been recognized with multiple awards including rhe 2024 Business of the Year on Education, and Business Excellence for Social Equity.
Link: www.behaviorbootcamp.com
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood #behavior #calm #bigemotions #anger #meltdown #help #angermanagement
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
A small-town girl from Oklahoma, Vivian Cumins is the author of Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Women, a speaker, and host of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast. A retired career professional with over 26 years of service in the United States Air Force and Forest Service, Vivian draws from a wealth of experiences and a heart for helping others find peace amid life’s demands.
Vivian knows first-hand the challenges women face while juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. Having walked through her own season of burnout and breakdown, she now shares how partnering with God can bring calm, strength, and joy. With authenticity, warmth, and wisdom, Vivian equips women to honor God, care for themselves, and live a joyful, balanced life.
Vivian is married to her best friend, Eddy, and is the proud bonus mom to two adult children and a “Glammy” to five grandchildren.
Links: Website: https://viviancumins.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/viviancumins2
Instagram: https://instagram.com/viviancumins
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@viviancumins
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JugglingLifeFindingBalance
Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/break-down-better-vivian-g-cumins/1148476167?ean=9798898353391
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children. Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
I have over 17 years of experience working with teens and their families as a high school counsellor and I'm the mom of two so I understand the challenges. I teach parents relational parenting so you can foster healthy relationships with your children.
Let me help you to change.
I have a parenting course and parent coaching program (9 weeks long) offered digitally with weekly coaching support.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com.
Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love, Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact Us: 👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Hakeem Bourne McFarlane is a creator, author, and motivational speaker whose raw truth and relentless tenacity have inspired thousands to stop living on autopilot and start choosing themselves. His message has reached an audience of over 385,000 across platforms but numbers mean nothing if the people don’t transform. He’s the mind behind Choose Yourself To Be Chosen and the founder of the Choose Yourself Movement, a community built for people who are ready to face their excuses head-on, tear down what isn’t working, and build an unshakeable foundation for the life they actually want. He doesn’t just motivate you, he holds a mirror to your habits, expands your comfort zone, and dares you to do the daily work when no one’s clapping. He’s proof that self-sabotage can become self-mastery when discipline is non-negotiable and your integrity loop is activated.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/bigdreamhakeem/
https://www.instagram.com/chooseyourselfchannel/
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session:
https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Parenting isn’t about winning power struggles—it’s about building relationships that last. 💛
In this episode, we dive into how connection becomes the most powerful tool we have as parents. You’ll learn how to reduce conflict, strengthen trust, and guide your kids with confidence without relying on control-based strategies.
If you want more peace, more collaboration, and more joy in your home… this one’s for you. 🎧
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love #ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Until every child is safe not one of us is safe _Chidinma Nmaele-Afam.
Please meet Chidinma Nmaele-Afam,
WHO Panelist | Keynote Speaker, Ending Corporal Punishment | Founder, TWEConsultant, African Boarding Schools |
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Let's keep our kids safe in schools.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love
#ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
We can replace the unhealthy behaviours we grew up with in our childhood and replace them with healthy behaviours.
That's how we change our parenting and raise emotionally healthy kids.
Let me walk you through how.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Anne Alvares. I came from childhood pain. I suffered abuse, controlling parents, and was parentified. My healing journey began almost 30 years ago when I first told my story. When I became a mother, I was determined to heal and not repeat the patterns of my childhood in my own parenting with my children.
Now, I teach parents how to foster healthy relationships with their kids. When we uncover our childhood story and become aware of our triggers, we can begin to heal and change. When we do this, our children thrive and we can feel good about our parenting.
Let me help you to heal and to change.
Reach out for support at masterfulparenting@outlook.com. Free 30 minute helping call. Book it - it's free.
My mission is to help parents.
Much love,
Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Mom of Two
Contact:
👉 Website: https://www.annealvares.com/
Calendar to Book Your FREE 30 minute strategy session: https://calendly.com/annealvares/meet-up
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alvares-parent-coach-school-counsellor-teacher/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterfulparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterfulparenting/
Podcast: https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@masterfulparenting
School of HumanKind: https://www.schoolofhumankind.com/library
#masterfulparenting #parenting #parentingjourney #childhood #abuse #neglect #healing #love
#ourkids #worthy #deserving #feelgood
Masterful Parenting
Does the pain from your childhood get in the way of you becoming the parent you want to be? Do you get triggered by what your child says and become over reactive and at times irrational. You are not alone, believe me. I too have carried pain from my childhood and I have struggled to be the parent I wanted to be. And parenting can be difficult at times. But what if I told you that there's a way to heal from your childhood pain, feel more energized, less reactive, more confident, and truly enjoy your children.
In the Masterful Parenting Program that runs for 8 weeks, I will help you become the parent you want to be. You will know how to heal from your own childhood, become more self-aware, learn how to connect better, and ways to communicate that touches your child's heart and ultimately have a healthy relationship with your child. I have helped many parents, as a high school counsellor, and I am also the mother of two boys, ages 23 and 13. My healing has come from by parenting and yours can, too.
If you want to heal, feel good about your parenting, less tired, more connected, and more appreciated by your kids, message me for a free 30 minute helping session and we will make a plan!
I truly believe parents can heal and raise healthy children and in doing this we will change the world. Let's do this!