Empowered to Connect Podcast

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Empowered to Connect Podcast

The Empowered to Connect Podcast a place where we come together to discuss an attachment rich, healing centered approach to engagement and well being for ourselves, our families and our communities.

  1. [E201] Why Cultivate Connection is Woven Through The Wooley's World

    4 DAYS AGO

    [E201] Why Cultivate Connection is Woven Through The Wooley's World

    If you aren’t familiar, Cultivate Connection is our “flagship” parenting course. In it, you'll learn helpful parenting practices and strategies for kids of all ages! These practical skills are rooted in research on brain-based parenting, attachment, trauma, sensory processing, and more. You can participate in Cultivate Connection through a local Facilitator in your area. If you lead, support, or encourage parents, consider joining our Facilitator Training! This week, the Wooley’s tell us why they decided to become Cultivate Connection Facilitators, how it impacted their relationship and their family, and they mention some of their favorite parenting tools they’ve learned along the way! If you have ever considered becoming a Facilitator, this is the episode for you! Learn how Cultivate Connection and Facilitator training works, details about the class, and how you can apply for our next cohort which starts in January!   Are you a parent who wants to learn more? You can apply to be a Cultivate Connection Facilitator by clicking here! The new cohort begins January 7th, 2025!

    54 min
  2. [E200] Help! My Kid & I Aren't On The Same Radio Frequency!

    DEC 3

    [E200] Help! My Kid & I Aren't On The Same Radio Frequency!

    Do you ever feel like there’s a wall between you and your kids? Like no matter how hard you try, you're just... missing each other--or tuning into completely different stations? This week on the podcast, we are diving into what it looks like to "tune in" to your child. From personality clashes to communication styles and even attachment patterns, we’ll explore: Why we often “miss” each other in conversations. How our own experiences shape the way we interact. The power of slowing down, turning the dial, and tuning into their wavelength. Connection starts with understanding, and as parents, it’s up to us to take the lead. Your relationship with your kids doesn’t have to feel like static. Let’s figure out how to meet our kids right where they are and create space where everyone feels seen and heard. To find out more about us, check out our website here.  Are you a parent who wants to learn more? Our Cultivate Connection class begins January 7!  If you want to see the "Be Attuned" downloadable that was discussed in this episode, click here for this free resource.

    51 min
  3. [E199] Why Won't They Act Their Age?

    NOV 19

    [E199] Why Won't They Act Their Age?

    If you’re a parent, or you work with kids in some capacity, chances are that you've noticed how kids can seemingly change from day to day! They can go from being able to clean their room 18 times, to a complete meltdown from simply being asked.. If you have had the thought of, “Ugh! Why can’t my kid just______.”, you are not alone! On today’s episode, Tona, Jesse, and Becca talk about a helpful framework for looking at kids through a nuanced perspective. It all goes back to a phrase we say often: “Parent the child in front of you.” Kids' ability to handle challenges changes from moment to moment, so don’t be surprised if they can’t do what they did yesterday. Today’s stressors might be different—whether it's school, social pressures, or just life itself. This week, we're diving into how to tune into your child's current state and gauge what they can handle right now. Because sometimes, it's not about what they should do, but what they can do in that moment.   To find out more about us, check out our website here.  Are you a parent who wants to learn more? Our Cultivate Connection class begins January 7!  If you want to see a visual of the stress capcity that was discussed in this episode, click here for this free resource.

    45 min
  4. [E198] Why Dr. Deborah MacNamara Says You Need to Feel Empty In Order to Feel Full

    NOV 5

    [E198] Why Dr. Deborah MacNamara Says You Need to Feel Empty In Order to Feel Full

    On today’s episode we had the biggest honor of sitting down with clinical counselor and developmental scientist, Dr. Deborah MacNamara! Trust us when we tell you that you do NOT want to miss this episode! Why?? Jesse and Dr. Deborah dive into some deep and pressing issues such as how attachment and food are related, what happens when behavior becomes bigger than connection, recipes for relationships, and even de-constructing the idea of “picky eaters”. You’ll learn, you’ll find encouragement, and you might even shed a few tears in this really informative and life-giving episode of the Empowered to Connect podcast. LISTEN TO THE EPISDE AND DROP THE SECRET WORD IN THE COMMENTS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF DR. MACNAMARA’S “NOURISHED.” Find Dr. Deborah MacNamara on... Facebook: Dr. Deborah MacNamara X: @debmacnamara Instagram: @drdeborahmacnamara Subscribe to Dr. Deborah MacNamara’s Kid's Best Bet NewsletterWebsite is here! Buy her newest book Nourished

    50 min
  5. [E197] Crying, and foot stomps, and glares, oh my!

    OCT 22

    [E197] Crying, and foot stomps, and glares, oh my!

    On today’s episode Jesse, Tona, and Becca open a big can of worms… When I set a boundary, I get “Crying and foot stomps and glares, OH MY!” Why is this happening?? What do I do about it?? Listen in as we unpack BIG reactions that we encounter with the kids that we love. Subscribe to the Empowered to Connect Podcast, follow us on socials, and let us know what you want to hear more about!

    50 min

  6. OCT 8

    [E196] Help! We're Not On The Same Parenting Page

    Listen to today’s episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast: Help! We’re not on the same parenting page! One of the number one parent questions we get is “HOW can I get my spouse on the same page with parenting???” It makes sense - we each bring SO much of our own history into the equation, so it takes work to get on the same page! Listen in as Jesse, Becca, and Tona share lessons they’ve learned along the way at different points in the parenting (and pre-parenting!) journey. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don’t miss any of our bi-weekly episodes!

    45 min
  7. [E195] How Jamie Finn Found (and Created) Community

    SEP 24

    [E195] How Jamie Finn Found (and Created) Community

    YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS TODAY’S ETC PODCAST EPISODE! Jamie Finn shares some incredible truths including: what should a foster/adoptive parent do when they are lonely? Where do YOU find your hope? Why should we be thoughtful about the language we use? Hear this and more with a delightful guest and huge voice for supporting adoptive and foster communities. PS: TODAY her new book Filled is being released!  Foster the Family blog Filled Conference Filled Book Filled Book Tour Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don’t miss any of our bi-weekly episodes!

    41 min
  8. [E194] This is Us: Unlock the Power of Rituals

    SEP 10

    [E194] This is Us: Unlock the Power of Rituals

    This is us: unlock the power of rituals. What's a ritual? Nothing fancy... this includes pizza nights, class cheers, inside jokes, the “first day of school pics,” traditions around holidays. Jump into today’s episode to hear how you can create meaningful moments of connection in your everyday routines and throughout the seasons of life! Pro tip: look for opportunities to create a ritual to build connection with the kids in your care.

    36 min
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The Empowered to Connect Podcast a place where we come together to discuss an attachment rich, healing centered approach to engagement and well being for ourselves, our families and our communities.

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  • Creator
    Empowered to Connect
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    218
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