Listener's Favorite: Boundaries, Drama, and Toxic In-laws w/Erin & Stephan
In this episode, Nina chats with @couples.counseling.for.parents, Stephen and Erin Mitchell, about navigating in-law dynamics in relationships. They share practical advice on setting boundaries, communicating needs, and working as a team. The conversation covers how to handle defensive partners, manage sensitive conversations, and distinguish between difficult and toxic relationships. Stephen and Erin also discuss when it may be necessary to set firmer boundaries or cut off toxic family members, emphasizing the importance of staying united as a couple.
About Erin and Stephen:
We are a married couple with three kids and founders of Couples Counseling for Parents. Also, we both have advanced degrees in psychology. Stephen is a psychotherapist and has a PhD in Medical Family Therapy and Erin has a Masters in Counseling Psychology. We have taken all our experience (personal and professional) and education about relational wellness and developed practical tools for couples to connect and stay connected as they parent.
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Becoming more assertive & confident in yourself w/Talia Bombola
In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Talia Bombola explore the multifaceted nature of confidence, discussing its roots in childhood experiences, the impact of social conditioning, and the importance of self-worth and assertiveness. They delve into the challenges women face regarding confidence, particularly during different life stages, and provide practical advice for building self-esteem and navigating relationships. The discussion emphasizes the significance of healing the inner child and understanding the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and prioritize quality relationships.
About Talia:
I am the Confidence + Assertiveness Specialist™. My work is centered around helping ambitious women heal patterns of feeling “not enough” or “too much” that manifest in their personal and professional life and rewire subconscious beliefs so they can increase their self-worth and their net worth.
I make sense of evolutionary and social psychology to help you, in modern-day, understand how men and women approach life and relationships differently. Like, extremely differently. I teach you what makes us do what we do as women, and why we will be disappointed if we expect men to be like us.
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Why you should think twice about letting your kids have sleepovers w/Amie Anger
In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Amie Anger discuss the complexities and concerns surrounding sleepovers for children. They explore the risks associated with sleepovers, including potential exposure to inappropriate behavior and the impact on children's well-being. Amie shares her experiences as a mother and a therapist, advocating for families to set boundaries and consider alternatives to traditional sleepovers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of open communication between parents and children about safety, trust, and the reasons behind family rules.
Amie Anger and her husband, Nick, live in Encinitas with their six children. Amie received her bachelor’s in psychology, and master’s in social work, both from the University of Utah. Amie went on to complete a year-long post-graduate fellowship in child and adolescent counseling at the Yale Child Study Center through the Yale School of Medicine, and a secondary post-graduate fellowship year in early childhood development and intervention, also through the Yale Child Study Center. Amie has been a family and child therapist in private practice for 18 years. You can find Amie on Instagram at The Real Parent, where she takes the information and strategies she uses in her clinical work and makes the information available for all families. You can also see more of her work and find the resources she offers at realparent.com.
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Meltdowns After School: What Teachers and Parents Need to Know
In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Emily Daniels discuss the critical role of co-regulation in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of adult regulation for effective teaching and learning. They explore the definitions of regulation and co-regulation, share real-life examples, and critique traditional behavior management systems. Emily offers practical tips for parents to help their children regulate at home and discusses how parents can advocate for co-regulation practices in schools. The conversation highlights the need for a paradigm shift in education towards understanding and supporting the nervous system's role in behavior and learning.
Emily Read Daniels is the creator and author of The Regulated Classroom —an evidence-based framework that enables educators to cultivate conditions for felt safety in the classroom.
She developed this framework after spending years as a school counselor working with dysregulated students and staff, knowing that teachers needed tools and practical strategies for coping with and recovering from trauma.
https://www.regulatedclassroom.com/
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Breaking up with Drinking Culture w/Suzanne Warye
In this conversation, Nina Caviggiola and Suzanne Knower Warye discuss the journey to sobriety, the cultural shifts surrounding alcohol consumption, particularly among mothers, and the importance of community and empowerment in breaking free from alcohol dependency. They share personal stories, insights on navigating relationships with partners and friends who drink, and the societal pressures that contribute to drinking culture. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness about the dangers of alcohol and the benefits of living a sober life.
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I'll go first: Motherhood is a dang rollercoaster and sometimes I feel like I'm just hanging on. My name is Nina and I am the host of Mama Knows. I truly believe that every mama *knows.* Have you ever held your crying child and just said or thought "I know honey." YOU, mama, know what is best for your family and sometimes it's different than what the other mama knows. This podcast is an ongoing, honest conversation around motherhood, mental health, parenting and relationships...the good, bad and funny. Join in weekly for tips, strategies, tools and conversation that will leave you feeling less alone!
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