Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents

Jess Wilkins-Cooke |Tap into Transformation
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Not a perfect parent? Me too! As an EFT practitioner supporting parents through challenges, and an adoptive Mum with all my own, NAPP is a podcast exploring experiences across the parenting world and it's like parenting itself. Messy, hilarious, heartbreaking and full of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 'Connection is more important than being right.'

    09/19/2024

    'Connection is more important than being right.'

    Join us as we talk through life as the default parent, why each of our children gets a different version of us and the magic of believing in yourself more than you need others to believe in you. More about all the amazing work Bree does supporting women here: https://www.facebook.com/BreeFoxCoaching/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  2. 'I'd rather regret trying home educating than not trying at all'

    09/12/2024

    'I'd rather regret trying home educating than not trying at all'

    Meet Michelle, former RAF wing commander and home-educating mother of 2. We talk through managing a difficult journey to motherhood, choosing to take the leap into self employment, the whirlwind of home educating and being brave enough to challenge our own beliefs. Grab a cuppa and join us. You can find out more about Michelle, her amazing women's kickboxing classes and women's health coaching here: https://getinspiredcoaching.co.uk/ TW: Discussions of pregnancy loss and fertility journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  3. If you don't give yourself permission to grieve, others don't have permission to help

    09/05/2024

    If you don't give yourself permission to grieve, others don't have permission to help

    Meet Anne, mum of 2. Anne talks through the journey of navigating new motherhood when she learned that her daughter would experience significant developmental challenges, the story of her family as it grew and ultimately, how her passion for supporting Helena led to a thriving business as a somatic therapist. Find our more about Anne's amazing work here: https://annearcherholistichealth.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  4. 'I was in a constant state of panic'

    08/29/2024

    'I was in a constant state of panic'

    Meet Gareth, Dad to Joy. Gareth's journey is a hard and ultimately inspiring one. Join us as he talks through the dual challenges of OCD symptoms and new parenting in isolation in the middle of a time which knocked most of us off balance. We talk through how those closest to us can be what eventually pull us through and the gratitude that comes from overcoming challenges we weren't sure we could. TW: Discussion of OCD, health anxieties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  5. 'At the time I didn't give myself credit... now I don't know how I did it.'

    08/22/2024

    'At the time I didn't give myself credit... now I don't know how I did it.'

    Meet Sandra, mum to 5 and grandmother to one. Sandra talks about the joys and logistics of raising a bigger family and how it feels to be on the other side of it all as you watch your adult children become friends and parents themselves... oh and becoming an influencer in your 60s! Find Sandra @homesweetholmedale TW: Please be aware that part of Sandra's story is the loss of her daughter Alice. If you feel that you will find Alice and Sandra's story difficult to hear, you may choose not to listen to this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  6. 'I don't miss the early years'

    08/15/2024

    'I don't miss the early years'

    Meet the fabulous Ellie, mum of 3 and nature-based wellness coach. Grab a cuppa (and maybe take a walk!) as we talk through adapting parenting styles for different children, needing a space to be alone sometimes and how not every mother misses the little years. Find out more about Ellie's wild coaching and netwalks here: https://www.elevatewithellie.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  7. 'To say it was a curveball would be an understatement'

    08/08/2024

    'To say it was a curveball would be an understatement'

    Meet wonderful Jo. Jo is a body empowerment coach, a psychotherapist and counsellor and a bloody lovely human to boot. Grab a cuppa and have a listen as we talk through Jo's own lifelong journey around body image and how it was brought into sharp focus when her child came out as trans. Also - why it's important for you to thoroughly enjoy your mulled wine even if your child hates Lapland! Find out more about Jo and what she can offer here: https://joreader.com/ and much more about Not a Perfect Parent here: https://breatheeasymeditation.co.uk/napp.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  8. 'I've been told I'm selfish for only having one child'

    08/01/2024

    'I've been told I'm selfish for only having one child'

    Meet the fabulous Sarah. Girl mum, ex-drama teacher and all round wizard when it comes to your littles... but being such a genius when it comes to entertaining the lively pre-school rabble can come with its own challenges as you step into the very different arena of your own motherhood... Grab a brew and have a listen. You can find Sarah's wonderful classes here: https://www.diddidrama.co.uk/ and much more about Not a Perfect Parent here: www.breatheeasymeditation.co.uk/napp.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
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Not a perfect parent? Me too! As an EFT practitioner supporting parents through challenges, and an adoptive Mum with all my own, NAPP is a podcast exploring experiences across the parenting world and it's like parenting itself. Messy, hilarious, heartbreaking and full of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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