What if everything you’ve been taught about sleep, parenting, and discipline isn’t biologically normal, just culturally common?

In this powerful episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with Tracy Gillett, founder of Raised Good, to explore what it really means to raise children through connection instead of control — from infancy through the teen years.

Together, they unpack the truth about:

• sleep as a developmental milestone (not something to train)

• attachment and emotional safety across every stage of childhood

• navigating parenting through difference seasons — babies, kids, and teens

• authenticity as the foundation for connection

• why closeness matters more than compliance

• how to repair after rupture and rebuild trust

• letting go of fear-based discipline in favor of relationship-based parenting

Tracy shares her journey from veterinarian to global parenting advocate and explains why modern parenting advice often contradicts a child’s biology and how tuning into your instincts can transform your experience as a parent.

This episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to step off the parenting treadmill, release unrealistic expectations, and reconnect to what matters most: your relationship with your child.

If you’re questioning mainstream parenting practices…

If sleep struggles are wearing you down…

If the teen years feel confusing or overwhelming…

If you’re craving a more peaceful, grounded approach…

This conversation will meet you there.

View the full podcast transcript at:

https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/tracy-gillett-rethinking-sleep-attachment-parenting-through-every-stage

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We all want to be the calm, grounded parent — the one who never yells, never snaps, and always responds with empathy. But striving for perfect calm can actually distance us from our kids and ourselves.

In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester unpack the myth of the “perfectly calm” parent and explain why real growth comes from repair and honest emotional awareness, not perfection. They explore how your nervous system, triggers, and childhood conditioning shape your reactions — and how to move from shame to self-understanding when moments get hard.

You’ll learn why repair is one of the most powerful tools in parenting and why your authenticity matters far more than appearing composed.

We explore:

• Why “calm” isn’t the same as staying emotionally present
• How unrealistic standards keep parents stuck in guilt
• What happens in your body when you suppress emotions
• How to model emotional honesty and repair
• Simple practices to regulate in real time — and recover when you can’t

Key takeaway:

👉 The goal isn’t perfect calm — it’s staying real and coming back together after the hard moments.

View the full podcast transcript at:

https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/the-myth-of-the-calm-parent-why-perfection-isnt-the-goal

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Parenting isn’t just about what we do—it’s about who we are as we show up for our children. In this meaningful and practical conversation, Dr. Dan Siegel joins Kyle and Sara to explore what it truly means to parent from the inside out.

Dr. Dan Siegel is the Founder and Director of Education at the Mindsight Institute and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, he is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and more than fifteen other books that have been translated into over forty languages. As a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Dr. Siegel’s work focuses on how relationships and the mind shape our development across the lifespan.

Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Siegel explains how our internal world—our emotions, our triggers, our regulation—shapes the way we understand our children. He offers a refreshing and compassionate look at why kids behave the way they do and how connection becomes the foundation for healthy brain development.

Together, we explore:

• Why emotions like sadness and anger are essential—not problems to fix

• How to stay connected when your child feels big feelings

• Why the teenage brain remodels so dramatically—and how to respond with confidence, not fear

• The surprising truth about nature vs. nurture, and how parents can nurture resilience

• Practical ways to support emotional intelligence at every stage

• Why open communication with adolescents builds lasting trust

Dr. Siegel’s insights help parents see anger as advocacy, adolescence as a spark—not a storm—and connection as the driving force behind resilience and growth. This episode will leave you feeling grounded, hopeful, and equipped with tools to understand both yourself and your child more deeply.

Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, or teenage turbulence, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:

When parents look inward with curiosity and compassion, everything on the outside begins to change.

Learn more about Dr. Siegel at www.drdansiegel.com or www.mindsightinstitute.com.

View the full podcast transcript at:

https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/what-your-child-needs-most-from-you-dr-dan-siegel-on-emotions-connection-and-resilience

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The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.