What if children grew up fluent in self-compassion before self-criticism ever took hold? In this transformative conversation, child development specialist Aliesha Embleton founder of Sapling Minds invites us to imagine a world where emotional safety, self-awareness, and resilience are nurtured from the very beginning.

Together, we explore how teaching self-compassion before the age of 14 can change the trajectory of the child's life, helping them embrace mistakes as part of growth, flip their natural empathy inward, and build a foundation that reduces mental health challenges later on.

Aliesha reminds us that we have the choice now to raise a generation rooted in resilience and authenticity, children who lead from empathy rather than criticism. By instilling these skills early, we can help prevent burnout, shame, and self-abandonment later in life.

Aliesha is a passionate about her work as it equips families with practical strategies to nurture self-compassion in children, ensuring they grow up with the emotional tools to thrive. This episode is a call to action for all parents.

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In this Guest Glimpse, life coach and author Mark Worthington, whose latest book The Truth About Love, explores love's many dimensions. Mark's reflections on love are rooted in a profound spiritual awakening and personal transformation. Guided by metaphysical mentors, he has embodied self-love, healed karmic patterns, and now offers his wisdom through writing, coaching, and leadership.

Mark speaks to:

The frequency of love: when our vibration is high, ego faces and validation-seeking lessens.

Three pillars of love: self-love as the cornerstone, true love as the ultimate practice, and mirroring as the infinite intelligence.

Karma and forgiveness: shifting from cycles of pain to restoration through self-forgiveness and clearing karmic patterns.

Soulmates and expectations: questioning the idea of "one soulmate for life" and reminding us that love resists rules.

Falling out of love: often a sign that the vibration of love has diminished, calling couples to grow through conscious relating.

Mark reminds us that "You are worthy of the love you hope for".

This episode invites us to release rigid expectations, be open to love's own power, and embrace conscious relating as a path to growth.

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This is an empowering, transformational exchange between Mel and Jaci, a trauma transformational coach and breathwork facilitator who previously served in the police force. Jaci shares her journey of separating from the identity of being "the cop who helps others" after leaving the force. She reflects on how victim support often felt like a tick-box exercise, and how that experience shaped her commitment to creating spaces where people can feel truly supported and vulnerable.

We explore:

• The challenge of letting go of an identity tied to service and authority.

• The power of stopping, even for a few minutes, to listen to what you need.

• Leading from within and the importance of genuine connection.

• Why self-compassion, though often foreign, is a critical act that sustains us and those we care for.

• Breathwork as a ceremony, where Jaci witnesses extraordinary transformations in her clients.

This is a conversation about identity, healing, and the practices that helps us sustain ourselves with self-compassion.

Healing begins when we create space to pause, listen, and lead from within.

Learn more about Jaci's work at www.jacirogash.com

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