The Masterful Parenting Podcast - Heal Your Childhood and Parent Better Through Relational Parenting

Episode 23 Robert Schmus on Autism

Robert Schmus, MSW, LCSW, serves as a mental health professional, as well as an autistic self advocate. In his practice, Robert supports the neurodiverse community, including autistic individuals, using a variety of therapeutic interventions. His experience as a clinical professional on the autism spectrum places him in a unique role. As a self-advocate, Robert has experience educating communities on topics relating to the autistic and neurodiverse communities, such as employment, relationships, mental health, independence, and self advocacy. He has done this through podcast interviews and speaking at conferences. Such examples include being a keynote speaker at the 44th Annual Philadelphia Regional Developmental Disabilities Conference at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in October 2022, as well as conducting a workshop on social networking at the Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) 25th Gala and Self Advocacy Conference in May 2023. He and a colleague have even created a group where they offer such services called Schmus & St. Clair (www.schmusstclair.com).
You can also email Robert atschmus898@gmail.com
Check out Robert on https://speakerhub.com/speaker/robert-schmus
#masterfulparenting #parentcoach #parentingcoach #children #diversity #diverseneeds #autism #advocate #support #nolimits #teens #learningneeds 

Episode 22 Dr. Michael Nuccitelli on Cyber Safety

Learn how to keep your kids safe with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli.
Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychologist and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his online aggressor concept called iPredator. Since 2010, Dr. Nuccitelli has educated and advised the private & public sectors involving cyberbullying, cyberstalking, internet addiction and online safety. In 2011, Dr. Nuccitelli launched his website, iPredator, offering site visitors an incredible amount of free educational content. He also has volunteered to serve a multitude of online users who have been cyber-attacked, defamed, and cyberstalked.  His links are below:
#masterfulparenting #ipredator #cyberbullying #cyberstalking #onlinesafety #cyberpsychology #parenting #safety #cybersafety #bullying #besafe
iPredator Website: https://ipredator.co/
Facebook Page: The iPredator
Twitter: @TheiPredator
Instagram: @drnucc

Episode 21 Alistair Moes on Anger Management

Alistair has run Moose Anger Management since 1995, and been in the counselling field since 1989. He leads a team of anger management therapists which include his partner in life and work, and co-owner, Alejandra Proaño, MPsy, MSc, MLit, PCC, RCC. This experience includes working with anger and trauma, and historic abuse in a manner that honours each person and allows for deep healing, as well as looking at the practical tools of anger management. During the last twenty-eight years he has worked with thousands of people, mostly men, who have made the phone call out of a desire to create change. Alistair helps people to connect to the intelligence that exists in their heads, hearts and bodies in a manner that invites a deeper connection with themselves, and those close to them. He works exclusively with self-referred clients, which includes those sent from the workplace, or strongly encouraged by a partner, family member, and unfortunately, sometimes, a lawyer.
#masterfulparenting #angermanagement #anger #trauma #mothers #children #parenting #parentcoach #parentingcoach #emotions #painsofthepast #pause

Episode 20 Guest Brenda Minge on Healing

Brenda Minge will tell us what to do if our children experience trauma, grief, or abuse.  She is a retired nurse, author, and now a holistic pain management Practitioner and holistic trauma therapist and life coach. She is also a nationally licensed Reiki Master and has certifications in Family Development, PTSD, Trauma Therapy Case Management, Life Coach, Shamanic Life Coach, NLP, EMDR, EFT/TFT, Relaxation / Hypnotherapy, and Guided Imagery.
Brenda is also a nationally licensed Reiki Master, as well as having certifications in Family Development, PTSD, Trauma Therapy Case Management, Life Coach, Shamanic Life Coach, NLP, EMDR, EFT/TFT, Relaxation / Hypnotherapy, and Guided Imagery.
Brenda is an author.  Her books are available on Amazon.  See below for her book titles. 
You can find Brenda on Youtube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Brenda's Books
I’m Just Me Relationships: Sink or Swim Emotions Feelings & Moods
CHILDRENS BOOKS
Sometimes Me & My Friends Holidays With My Friends It’s Okay to Ask What Happened to You But I Miss Them I May Be Different That Means You’re Different Too
#masterfulparenting #healingtrauma #healing #abuse #emotionalabuse #believeyourkids #grief #innerhealing #validatefeelings #children #pain
 

Episode 19 Guest Katrina Batey - How To Navigate Through Our Children’s Big Emotions

Katrina Batey is a parent coach and consultant for parents navigating the challenge of their children’s big emotions and behaviours. She has two daughters, one of whom has an anxiety disorder called selective mutism. She was a primary school teacher, and now holds a Master’s degree in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health, qualifications in trauma-informed coaching and mental health coaching. She works with parents to support their emotional and their children’s emotional wellbeing both during the day and during the night, using a technique called the Goulding Process. 
Her lWebsite is https://www.takethewheelwellbeing.com/for-parents 
katrina_parent_coach on Instagram. 
#masterfulparenting #bigemotions #emotions #allemotionsaregood #calm #gouldingprocess #parents #parentcoach #parentingcoach

Episode 18 How to Build Confidence in Our Kids

Why is it important to develop confidence in our kids?  How do we do this?  This episode answers the reasons why we must build confidence in our children.  Parents, listen to learn 10 strategies  and 4 phrases for building confidence in your children.
 
#masterfulparenting #confidence #buildingconfidence #ourkids #selfesteem #children #teenagers #parentingcoach #parentcoach #parents #confidentparents

Episode 17 Guest Amy Looper - Overcome Burnout, Chronic Stress, and Postpartum Depression

 Amy Looper works with high-achievers to rediscover themselves after becoming a parent by overcoming the chronic stress cycle that leads to burnout.  She is not only a burnout expert but an advocate for working parents to advance their careers and grow family without buying into the myth of sacrificing income, health, or relationships.
 
Amy is the author of Leading Motherhood: Surrendering To Faith Over Fear From The Delivery Room To Board Room. Her programs are based on human behavior and psychology principles as well as her lived experience as a former corporate sales leader, and trauma and burnout survivor.
 
Links to website that features free 15-minute training, 4 Simple Shifts Women Take To Eliminate Overwhelm, Avoid Burnout and Create Real Balance:  www.amyleighlooper.com 

Episode 16 Dr. Michelle Lloyd on Healing Her Childhood Trauma and Living in Purpose

Dr. Michelle Lloyd is a transition success coach who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and implement strategies they can apply prior to and during their teen’s transition out of the home. She mentors with passion and guides with strength while developing and encouraging mothers toward becoming their next best selves.
Dr. Lloyd empowers mothers to unleash their confidence as they prepare for the next level of life’s journey during her weekly live recordings in the private Facebook group, Emerging Mothers, as well as teen parenting workshops and individualized coaching.
Having to deal with her own parental emotions as well as her children’s transition from home to college and beyond, Dr. Lloyd was inspired towards in-depth research and a life-long commitment to helping mothers prepare their teens for their essential passage from dependence to interdependence. Her proven strategies equip families with the tools to launch their teens into successful adulthood.#masterfulparenting #transitions #parentcoach #healingtrauma #livinginpurpose #parentingcoach #teenagers #serving #parenthood #alcoholism #helpingparents

Episode 15 Stephanie Hoi-Nga Wong - Take Care of Ourselves

Do you know how to take care of yourself so you can be a better parent?  Please join me today with special guest, Stephanie Hoi-Nga Wong.  She is a wellness and life coach assisting overwhelmed parents. Her guidance encompasses stress relief, burnout recovery, enhanced well-being and rediscovering the joy of both personal and parenting experiences. Stephanie's compassionate approach is attuned to the impact of trauma on well-being, offering a nurturing space for parents seeking transformation.  Learn how to take care of yourself with Stephanie as our special guest.
#masterfulparenting #selfcare #takingcareofourselves #parenting #parentcoach #parentingcoach #kids #children #mirrorus #teenagers #peace #dysregulation #calm #calmness #havepeace #quiet #quietmoments #moments #stopdoing

Episode 14 Dr. Susan Blumberg - How To Communicate and Work with your Teen

Dr. Blumberg is a parent and family coach who helps parents of tweens, teens and young adults who struggle with developing healthy communication, executive functioning and relationships in their lives. Before becoming a coach, she was a clinical psychologist for 20 years, working with children, teens, families, and couples. She has published numerous books on communication and parenting children with special needs.
Through her one on one coaching, family sessions, and her new membership program for parents, she has helped hundreds of families achieve harmony in their homes.