ENOUGH ALREADY Callie Brown

Nurturing Parenthood: Embracing Vulnerability and Inner Growth

Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach and Counsellor - Based on the NSW Central Coast, Alita is a dedicated, honest and nowhere near perfect mother of four boys (including a son in the start) who love to rumble and ramble in the outdoors . She is a trained Rites of Passage facilitator, Women's Circle facilitator and nervous system-informed Parent Coach with a focus on safety, connection and coregulation in parenting.

Alita supports and guides mothers in their transformation through motherhood (matrescence) and helps to bring awareness to their own needs and emotions so they can feel more aligned, aware and connected to themselves and their children.

In this insightful episode, Alita, a dedicated mother of boys, shares her journey and passion for working in the parenting space. She dives into the significance of tending to our nervous systems and doing inner work to be fully present for our children and future generations.

Key Points:

- **Family Life and Passion:** Alita candidly discusses her experiences as a mother and what fuels her passion for parenting. Her insights shed light on the challenges and joys of raising boys.

- **Nervous System Tending:** The conversation emphasizes the crucial role of tending to our nervous systems. Alita highlights the importance of self-care and inner work to show up authentically for our kids.

- **Journey with Social Media:** Alita shares her journey with social media and how she uses it as a platform to normalize emotions and the complexities of parenting. Her vulnerable sharing resonates with many navigating similar paths.

- **Unpacking "The Good Mother" Ideology:** The discussion delves into the pressures of conforming to societal ideals of motherhood. Alita challenges the notion of a "good mother" and encourages letting go of high expectations to embrace a more nurturing and accepting approach.

- **Child Development and Body Safety:** Alita provides valuable insights into child development, brain growth, and the importance of ensuring body safety. Her perspective on tending to children's "mixed feelings" fosters a deeper understanding of emotional well-being.

This episode offers a rich and empowering conversation, inviting listeners to reflect on their own parenting journeys and find resonance in Alita's vulnerability and wisdom. Tune in for a deeply engaging dialogue on conscious parenting and self-discovery.

Let us know what resonated with you from this episode and how it impacts your perspective on parenting and personal growth.


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www.calliebrown.com.au
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@alitablanchard_
www.theawaremama.com.au

Callie is joined by the dynamic Angie Dee, a mother of four, educator, and Montessori specialist. Angie seamlessly combines her roles to share her expertise through workshops, conferences, and online courses for parents and teachers. As the host of the Neuroeducation podcast, Angie advocates for transformative change in the educational system, sparking a learning revolution aimed at empowering both parents and educators to create positive impacts for future generations.
Angie's journey into education began with a deep passion for working with children. Disheartened by the discrepancies between educational theory and practice, she embarked on a quest to explore alternative methods, leading her to discover the Montessori approach. Inspired by Montessori's emphasis on respecting the child and fostering autonomy, Angie is dedicated to reshaping education to prioritize individualized learning and meaningful experiences. Reflecting on her transition to homeschooling her own children, Angie highlights the importance of building supportive communities to thrive in unconventional educational paths, envisioning a future where learning is a holistic and collaborative endeavor.

Find Angie
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/neuroeducationpodcast

Find Callie
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Website - https://www.calliebrown.com.au/
Email - hello@calliebrown.com.au

In this solo episode Callie explores the depths of the human experience and personal growth.

She delves into the inevitable aspect of pain and how embracing it can lead to profound growth and healing.

Understanding pain:
Pain comes in various forms—disappointment, jealousy, anger, and more—each carrying its weight in our emotional landscape. Society often teaches us to avoid or suppress pain, but what if we shifted our perspective?

Embracing Pain:
Callie shares personal insights and stories on how embracing pain has been a transformative journey in her own  life. By naming and acknowledging her pain without judgment, creating space for healing and growth.

Navigating Pain:
Callie explores and offers practical strategies for navigating pain:
- Identifying underlying wants or needs behind the pain.
- Practicing self-compassion and self-validation.
- Seeking support from loved ones or professionals.
- Using pain as a catalyst for learning and personal development.

Cultivating Resilience:
Embracing pain isn't about wallowing; it's about building resilience and emotional intelligence. Callie discusses tools and practices for cultivating resilience and promoting overall well-being.

As we wrap up, remember that pain is a natural part of life. Embracing it with courage and compassion can lead to profound growth and healing. In this episode Callie invites you to share your thoughts, comments, questions and experiences on embracing pain for growth and resilience.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Enough Already.

Stay tuned for more insightful solo conversations on personal development, conscious living, and meaningful connections.

Huge Love xx

Drop your comments to @calliecoach on instagram or hello@calliebrown.com.au.

Join Callie in a heartfelt conversation with Tanya Kitto, a client and dear friend she has shared a coaching container with over the last four years. Tanya reflects on her journey, sharing the profound impact of embracing an ordinary life with self-love and acceptance. Through Tanya's exploration of spirituality and coaching, she discovered the importance of integrating human elements into her self-discovery. The episode explores the transformative power of self-awareness, self-compassion, and the value of commitment to one's authentic self. Tanya highlights the beauty of giving oneself permission to lead an ordinary yet magnificent life, emphasizing the liberation found in self-trust and the ripple effects of personal growth.
The conversation delves into Tanya's experience with Crohn's disease, her spiritual journey, and the evolution of her relationships. Tanya expresses the profound shift in her interactions, creating a space for authentic conversations and the freedom to explore her truth. The episode concludes with Tanya's powerful permission slip: "It's not selfish to love yourself." This sentiment encapsulates the essence of the coaching container shared by Callie and Tanya—a space for genuine connection, self-discovery, and the celebration of an ordinary life infused with extraordinary moments.

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@i_am_tanya_k
www.calliebrown.com.au

A solo ep to kick of Enough Already Podcast for 2024!!

Callie unpacks the process of experiencing tangible change.

Callie breaks down the process into bite sized chunks, hopefully gifting you an embodied practice to take out into your every day life.

How often do we hear the quote "Life is about the journey, not the destination" - but what is the journey and how do we stay invested and focused on the process when we feel so distant or unsure of what we actually want or what we are moving toward?

Callie shares 5 steps to embracing the process and experiences tangible change - speaking to real and true relationship challenges that arise for her when swimming in the unknown alongside her Hubby who processes life, challenges and change in a very different way to her.

This episode is about awareness, permission, getting clear on your non-negotiables, reigniting your meaning and tools to become aware of how you behave in the face of change.

Let us know what you loved in this Episode by leaving a comment on Callie's instagram page or dropping an email to calliebrowncoach@gmail.com - we love hearing your comments and take-aways

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Welcome to this deeply grounded and wildly soul stimulating episode with Brittany Laidlaw.

Britt is a Somatic Ecologist, Rewilding Mentor, and Accredited Wayapa Practitioner with over a decade of experience leading embodied nature-connection programs. Britt holds a Masters of Environment in Somatic Ecology, a Bachelor degree in Sustainable Enterprise, and is currently completing a pioneering PhD in eco-somatics. She is also the Co-Founder of Natureculture, an enterprise which offers immersive programs that reconnect people to the natural world and the wild parts of themselves.
Within the business, Britt's programs specifically focus on midwifing the dormant potential within women by connecting to the wild feminine. Today, her work primarily focuses on guiding women through The EARTHED Framework, an experiential map for conversing with the body, soul, and nature based on her PhD research.
Prior to this, Britt also co-founded Wildsong, a nature mentoring business for children and families that is currently in evolution and awaiting rebirth.

Britt talks to what it takes to live having access and approval to all parts of your personal ecology.

She opens up about what living is about for her and from her persecutive what the purpose of feeling is.

Giving us a breakdown of her EARTHED framework and how our bodies and emotional experience/sensations  can be supported by looking at and connecting to nature.

If you are yearning to live and move through your world in a more embodied and connected way - this conversation with Britt will be inspirational.

Love to hear what resonated most for you!

Big Love
Cal x

@brittanyjanelaidlaw
@natureculture.co
@wildsong_
https://natureculture.samcart.com/products/wildwomanmay2024