Brian Berneman and Kate Kripke discuss maternal mental health, conscious parenting, and strategies for mothers to navigate challenges and connect with their children.

Key Takeaways

• Focusing on "how to feel" as a mother, rather than "what to do", leads to better outcomes and connections
• Addressing deep-rooted beliefs and nervous system regulation is crucial before implementing parenting strategies
• Mothers have innate wisdom and intuition, but need tools to access it amidst societal pressures and expectations
• Emotions are never the problem; learning to regulate them internally enables better parenting and secure attachment

Challenges in Mainstream Parenting Approaches:

• Many women enter motherhood focused on "doing" rather than "feeling"
• Fear of being a "bad mother" leads to anxiety and micromanagement
• Overemphasis on external factors (e.g., feeding methods, sleep arrangements) rather than connection
• Societal expectations of self-sacrifice and putting child's needs first can be detrimental

Importance of Maternal Mental Health and Self-Regulation:

• Mother's mental state directly impacts child's development and sense of safety
• High-achieving women often struggle with perfectionism and anxiety in motherhood
• Learning to self-regulate and stay grounded is crucial for secure attachment
• Addressing personal limiting beliefs is necessary before implementing parenting strategies

Developing Secure Attachment and Intuition:

• Secure attachment requires parents to be steady and resilient amid chaos
• Slowing down and quieting external noise allows access to maternal intuition
• Generational patterns can be changed through self-work and trusting inner wisdom
• Supporting mothers to find their own answers rather than relying solely on external expertise

Emotional Regulation and Acceptance:

• Emotions are never the problem; they always make sense
• Learning to tend to emotions with self-compassion is key
• Staying steady with children's emotions fosters secure attachment
• Shifting from trying to "fix" children's distress to supporting them through it

For more about Kate find her on Instagram & https://www.katekripke.

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On this episode Brian Berneman explore thes importance of focusing on the present moment in personal development while addressing past experiences and future aspirations.

Key Takeaways

• Present moment focus is crucial: it's the only time we can take action
• Healing the past in the present creates positive change for the future
• Somatic practices and mindfulness enhance present-moment awareness
• Personal growth involves balancing past reflection, present action, and future vision

The Present Moment as the Focal Point:

• Only the present moment truly exists; the past is gone, the future is not yet here
• Focus on "present moment forward" for personal growth
• Changing present relationships with past events alters future trajectory

Addressing the Past for Growth

• Past trauma = unprocessed experiences we carry with us
• Healing involves processing past events in the present
• Goal: learn from and unpack "rocks" we've been carrying

Shaping the Future Through Present Actions

• Present changes create different future versions of ourselves
• Without active change, future likely remains similar (habit-driven)
• Each micro-decision affects potential future outcomes

Somatic Practices for Present Awareness:

• Reconnecting with the body enhances present-moment connection
• Somatic healing releases carried tensions and blockages
• Practices promote relaxation and increased presence
• Examples: meditation, mindfulness, focused work/play states

Next Steps

• Reflect on personal focus: past, present, or future orientation?
• Implement daily mindfulness or somatic practices for present-moment awareness
• Identify unprocessed past experiences to address in the present
• Set intentions for future growth based on present-moment insights
• Share experiences and insights from this topic with others for mutual learning

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On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Olivia Johnson-Lee about reconnecting with our cycles and the power we have in aligning to natural cycles.

Olivia's journey:

She describes her journey of seeking answers for her mental health challenges as a teenager, which led her to explore yoga, women's circles, and eventually birth doula training. This inspired her to dive deeper into the menstrual cycle and bring awareness to the womb space.

Understanding the menstrual cycle:

Olivia explains the four phases of the menstrual cycle - menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal - and how they can be compared to the seasons. She emphasizes the importance of tuning into our own direct experience of the cycle rather than just learning about it externally. Olivia shares examples of how tracking her own cycle revealed patterns and insights about her mental and physical experiences.

Honoring the cycle and creating safety:

Brian & Olivia discuss the importance of honoring our individual experiences and needs throughout the cycle, and creating safety and self-compassion as we share this with others. She suggests starting small with the "1% rule" and being discerning about who we open up to. They also speak to the role of men in supporting and honoring the feminine cycle.

The connection between cycles and birth:

Olivia shares her perspective on the connection between conscious menstruation work and the birth process. She believes that developing a trusting relationship with our cycle can help us approach birth with more ease and surrender, as the cycle is an innate intelligence that we can learn to work with.

For more about Olivia find her on Instagram and https://www.rosefromroot.com/. Free tracking resource Olivia mentioned in the podcast- https://www.rosefromroot.com/store/p/free-cycle-tracking-chart-guide

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