Uncover the hidden dynamics of parenting with me, Keri, and my guest Catherine DeMonte, a seasoned marriage family child therapist. Together, we venture into the world of shadow work, revealing how childhood labels like "too sensitive" can affect your adult interactions with your children. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Brené Brown, we promise to illuminate the path to nurturing the full spectrum of emotions in your children. By understanding these profound connections, you'll gain the tools to transform your parenting journey into one filled with healing and growth.

Explore the spiritual dimensions of parenting as we discuss the power of mindfulness and self-compassion in raising highly sensitive children. With wisdom passed down from a special ed teacher grandmother, we highlight the significance of encouraging emotional expression. Through personal stories and reflections, discover how to shift your mindset from viewing parenting as a challenge to embracing it as an opportunity for personal development. This episode is packed with insights to help you build healthier, more resilient connections with your children while learning to be kind to yourself along the way.

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**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Tired of the constant battles over school? If you're practicing conscious parenting or mindful parenting with a highly sensitive child or neurodiverse kid, you know the traditional classroom isn't built for them.

This episode gives neurodiverse parenting a practical roadmap! Educational expert DJ Stutz shares proven strategies to shift from fighting the school system to partnering with it.

The Main Takeaway: You don't need a school change or a massive time commitment to create success. By adopting a partner mindset and providing the right sensory tools, you empower your child to regulate and thrive.

Inside This Episode:

• The Partnership Power Shift: How to approach a teacher to break down walls and get them on your team (without adding hours to your schedule).
• DIY Sensory Calm: Learn to identify your child's individual needs (roughness, fuzziness, noise) and provide low-cost tools—like noise-canceling headphones and textured fabric—for instant focus and self-regulation.
• Spiritual Parenting meets Real-World Skills: We discuss the importance of fostering Executive Functioning (making decisions based on desired outcomes) to raise resilient, independent thinkers.
• The Single Most Important Daily Habit: The simple check-in that tells you more about your child's academic and emotional state than any formal meeting.

This is essential listening for any parent who wants to blend spiritual parenting intentions with concrete, effective action in the school setting.

Connect with DJ Stutz:
*Website: https://www.imperfectheroes.net/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfect_heroes/
*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent
*DJ's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Roman-Bigger-Dj-Stutz/dp/1954191936

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**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

Have your kids felt extra emotional, dysregulated, or “amped up” lately—and nothing you try seems to help?

In this episode of The Spiritual Parent, Rev. Carrie Lingenfelter shares a real-time parenting experience during a powerful super moon, when big emotions surfaced in her highly sensitive, intuitive children—and in herself. What looked like meltdowns on the surface revealed something deeper: unhealed fear, old conditioning, and a mirrored invitation for growth.

Carrie explores how moon energy, end-of-year transitions, and heightened sensitivity can impact highly sensitive kids, neurodivergent children, and spiritually aware families. She unpacks why full moons often lower our tolerance as parents, how control patterns get triggered, and what our children’s behavior is truly communicating beneath the chaos.

This episode is an invitation to shift from fear-based reactions to conscious parenting, nervous system regulation, and heart-to-heart connection. You’ll learn how to recognize energetic triggers, why sensitive children are here to help us heal ourselves, and how to meet your child where they are—without suppressing who they came here to be.

Carrie also shares a grounding affirmation you can return to during emotional waves, along with gentle practices like movement, nature-based regulation, and reflective awareness to support both you and your child during intense energetic periods.

If you’re raising highly sensitive, gifted, intuitive, or emotionally intense children, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and anchored—especially during full moons and emotionally charged seasons.

*You’re not failing.
*You’re evolving.
*And your child is your greatest teacher.

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*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent
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*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

What if your home could actually regulate your nervous system?

In this eye-opening conversation, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and creator of the emerging field of Sensory Interior Design. Stephanie shares how she integrates art, neuroscience, and healing to design spaces that support highly sensitive and neurodiverse families.

They explore how clutter affects the brain, why having “a place for everything” helps kids with ADHD, and how your home can become a sanctuary that meets everyone’s sensory and emotional needs—including parents!

Topics covered:

• The science behind clutter and sensory overload
• How to create visual calm and emotional safety in your home
• Simple ways to design for both neurodiverse kids and sensitive parents
• Why mothers’ nervous systems matter most for family harmony
• How physical space can nurture connection and creativity

Stephanie also shares a peek into her upcoming book Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention, a practical guide for tuning your home to your senses.

Connect with Stephanie Lee Jackson:
*Website: https://practicalsanctuary.com/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalsanctuary/
*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleejacksonpracticalsanctuary/
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practicalsanctuary/

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*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this inspiring episode of The Spiritual Parent podcast, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Valerie Probstfeld to explore what it really means to release perfectionism and live as your authentic self in motherhood. Valerie shares her powerful journey from shame and overwhelm to discovering the healing power of inner child work, mindful play, and authentic connection.

Together, they unpack:

• How reconnecting with your inner child can transform parenting
• Why play isn’t just for kids—adults need it too for joy and balance
• How to shift from reacting in fear to responding with mindfulness and love
• The “5-to-1 ratio” tool you can use to reframe negative self-talk into compassion
• Why love is an action and how everyday kindness creates ripple effects for families and communities

If you’ve ever felt stuck in perfectionism, yelling when you don’t want to, or longing to feel more connected and alive as a parent, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and soulful encouragement.

Connect with Valerie Probstfeld:
*Website: https://www.tomomistolove.com/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_probstfeld?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MW52cjQ5Z2E1N2Vncw%3D%3D
*LinkedIn: Valerie Probstfeld
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1202028211625064/?rdid=hVr9d9OErebQFVKU&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F18voEFJU6X%2F

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*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent
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*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent Podcast, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with licensed clinical therapist Vickie Victorenko to explore the unspoken transformation every mother goes through: matrescence. Vickie explains how motherhood is not just about caring for a baby but about a profound identity shift—emotionally, physically, hormonally, and spiritually.

Together, Carrie and Vickie unpack the pressures modern moms face, the myth of “bouncing back,” and why it’s essential to normalize asking for help. They also share stories about preparing for the fourth trimester, managing overwhelm, building support systems, and breaking generational patterns of burnout.

If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself in motherhood or wondered how to find joy and identity again while raising children, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that motherhood is its own sacred journey.

Connect with Vickie Victorenko:
*Website: https://simplyrealmotherhood.com/
*Instagram: @simplyrealmotherhood
*Facebook: @simplyrealmotherhood

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*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this heart-centered episode, Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with intuitive animal communicator Melissa Corrion for a powerful conversation on the spiritual connection between animals and neurodivergent children. They explore how pets serve as grounding companions, emotional mirrors, and even spirit guides for highly sensitive or gifted kids.

Melissa shares touching stories from her animal communication sessions, emphasizing how soul contracts, energy healing, and even animal spirits can support children (and adults) through emotional challenges.

Together, they discuss the healing power of nature, the Schumann Resonance, and how animals teach us to live in the present moment. Plus, Carrie shares her own powerful signs from the animal kingdom, including an elk encounter during a NICU crisis and spirit messages from a beloved golden retriever and her grandmother.

Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, are highly sensitive yourself, or simply want to deepen your bond with animals, this episode will leave your heart full and your intuition sparked.

Connect with Melissa:
*Website: https://www.lionheartalignment.com/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissacorrion/
*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaCorrion
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissacorrion

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*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualParent
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Spiritual-Parent/61554482625081
*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Parent, host Carrie Lingenfelter sits down with Emma Smallbone to explore the deep intersections of integration, autism, emotional regulation, parenting, and self-discovery. Emma vulnerably shares her late-in-life autism diagnosis, the disruptive yet healing journey of truly understanding herself, and how body awareness can unlock both emotional regulation and spiritual connection.

Together, Carrie and Emma dive into how parents must model emotional regulation to support their children, the role of trauma stored in the body, and the healing gifts of nature, frequency, and collective consciousness. Whether you’re navigating neurodiversity in your family, seeking tools for healing and spirituality, or looking for ways to create deeper connection with your kids, this conversation offers wisdom, hope, and practical insights.

Tune in to discover why integration is the key to parenting with presence, how frequency and sound can restore balance, and why our bodies hold the truth we’ve been searching for.

Connect with Emma Smallbone:
*Website: http://www.thewildhealing.com
*Instagram: @emmasmallbone @thewildhealingschool
*Facebook: @emmasmallbone

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*Email: info@hearttoheartlife.com

**Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is educational in nature and does not constitute licensed mental health advice. If you need such advice, you should speak with a licensed professional about your unique situation. Thanks so much happy listeners.

© 2024-2025 Heart to Heart Life LLC