The Parenting Reframe

Albiona Rakipi
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The Parenting Reframe podcast is a safe space for parents to feel seen, heard, and supported through this wild journey that is parenting. Hosted by educator and parent Albiona Rakipi, we explore some of the biggest parenting challenges: tantrums, potty training, challenging behaviors, neurodivergent learners, teenagers, bedtime, homework, expectations, and more. We'll chat with experts, parents, and even kids about what it means to parent and to be parented. Albiona's 20 years of experience working with children and families, has brought her insight as she learns from parents and kids alike - even her own. Her only ask is that you stay open and curious, as we reframe parenting together.

  1. 3D AGO

    Parenting the Spicy Ones with Mary Van Geffen

    Inside, they explore: → The reframe that changes everything: defiance isn't bad, it's healthy—and spicy kids don't value approval, they value impact, autonomy, and authenticity → Why your own unhealed childhood wounds show up in how you parent (especially when your kid reminds you of a parent you struggled with) → The Love List: marinating in what's beautiful about your child so you can bring a softened, warm body to the hardest parenting moments → The Meltdown Manifesto: Mary's step-by-step guide to surviving tantrums without losing your calm (it's more about who you need to BE than what you need to DO) → Why repair is just as important as the apology—and how asking "What was that like for you?" creates healing intimacy that builds lifelong connection This episode is full of practical scripts, real talk, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being brought to your knees by a spicy kid—and choosing to heal yourself instead of trying to fix them. Resources & Links: Connect with Mary Van Geffen: → Book: Parenting a Spicy One - https://www.maryvangeffen.com/parentingaspicyonebook → Instagram: @maryvangeffen (Albiona mentioned loving her daily posts) → 8-Week Program: Moms of Spicy Ones - https://www.maryvangeffen.com/moso  Mentioned in This Episode: → Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld (the concept of "dancing your child to their tears") → Raising Lions by Joe Newman (featured in a previous episode of The Parenting Reframe) → The concept of ACE Score (Adverse Childhood Experiences) → PARR Framework: Pause, Acknowledge, Respond, Reflect (and Repair) → Albiona's PARR Journal (created for parents by request) Connect with Albiona: → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a parent in the trenches with a spicy one, a mom who's been told her kid is "too much," or anyone ready to stop pathologizing their child's fire and start doing the inner work instead. Because the truth is: these kids aren't broken. They're just wired differently. And when we heal ourselves, we get to delight in them exactly as they are. Until next time, Albiona 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

  2. FEB 4

    The One Fear That Stops Us All—And How to Move Through It

    Inside, Albiona explores: → Why it's never the strangers we're afraid of—it's the people we know and love → The gremlins that told her she was "too old" for TikTok and "too much" for sharing her truth (and what happened when she did it anyway) → Why we'll always choose a familiar hell over an unfamiliar heaven—and how to establish safety from within instead → How resistance and fear are actually pointing you toward your next breakthrough → The questions to ask yourself right now: Where am I hiding? Where am I playing small? Where am I choosing safety over truth? Albiona also shares a powerful conversation with a business owner who froze at the idea of showing her face on social media, and the breakthrough moment that followed. This episode isn't just for creators or entrepreneurs. It's for anyone who's ever felt the pull to try something new but stopped themselves because of what others might think. It's for the person who wants to write, speak, create, ask, or simply show up more fully—but keeps choosing safety over truth. If you've been waiting for permission to do the thing that scares you, this is it. Resources & Links: Connect with Albiona: → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with someone who's been playing small, hesitating to start something new, or waiting for the "right time" to be seen in their truth. We're all learning to push past the fear, embrace the unknown, and step into the full magic of what we're capable of. Until next time, Albiona 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min

  3. JAN 28

    Navigating Motherhood with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

    Inside, they explore:   → The profound realization that stopped her body from conceiving: "I'm terrified to be a mother like my mother had been" → How following intuitive nudges (even when they don't make logical sense) changed the entire trajectory of her life → Why premarital coaching at 23 was the catalyst for decades of transformative personal growth → The sacred travel experience in Ireland that unlocked this truth: "You are a woman whether you have a child or not" → How our bodies hold stress and old stories—and what it takes to release them → The biggest code to dismantle: "To be a good mom means you put your children first, then your spouse, then work—and you're last" → Why there's no "one right way" to mother (and how liberating that truth can be) → What self-mothering actually looks like (hint: it doesn't always require money or time—it requires permission) → How generational wiring convinces us we don't deserve rest, help, or prioritizing ourselves → The travel soccer story: what one mom's "no" taught about triggers, choices, and rewriting family values → Why mothering is a process we can all cultivate—whether we're raising children, building businesses, or nurturing creative work → How the nervous system shapes the way we show up in relationships (and why regulating it matters) → The power of choosing yourself—even when it feels selfish, even when it's uncomfortable Dr. Lyons also opens up about her own regret for "leaving herself out" during her daughters' teenage years, the doctoral work that led to her book, and why she now leads immersive retreats in Mexico and Ireland to help women flex their self-mothering muscles. This conversation will make you pause, reflect, and breathe a little deeper. It's for anyone who's ever felt torn between caring for others and caring for themselves—and ready to rewrite the code.   Resources & Links:   Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons: → Website: www.drgertrudelyons.com → Instagram: @rewritethemothercode → Instagram: @drgertrudelyons → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rewritethemothercode → Book: Decoding the Mother Code (available wherever books are sold, including audiobook) → TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ9ZF8JKIDY → Substack: Rewrite the Mother Code (https://gertrudelyons.substack.com/)  → Podcast: Rewrite the Mother Code (https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/podcast)  → Oprah Daily Article by Kristen McGinnis: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a68888423/self-mothering-reparenting/ → Complimentary 30-Minute Coaching Discovery Call (for listeners): https://calendly.com/drgertrudelyons/complimentary-free-coaching-session   Mentioned in This Episode: → Nicole Sachs's work on nervous system regulation and pain → Dr. Lyons's immersive experiences and retreats in Mexico and Ireland   Connect with Albiona: → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com   Loved this episode?   Please rate, review, and share it with a mom who's struggling to prioritize herself, a woman who's questioning her choices, or anyone learning to mother themselves first.   We're all unlearning the codes we inherited and discovering what it means to truly care for ourselves—so we can show up whole for everything and everyone we love.   Until next time, Albiona 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 14

    How to Nurture and Parent Our Ideas and Creativity

    Inside, they explore: → Why "first build a better box" before thinking outside of it—and how this applies to parenting, business, and creative work → The liberating power of "you can have whatever you want, provided you get it for yourself" → How Judith's mother gave her permission to be entrepreneurial from childhood (breeding guinea pigs, collecting junk, understanding "the power of the purse") → Why trusting your intuition is a skill you can develop—and how it's helped Judith make decisions for 30 years → The Kitchen Sink Story: How being baptized over a kitchen sink on a farm led to making Pope Francis laugh → What it means to be a "doula for stories"—and how publishing mirrors the parenting process → Why releasing attachment to outcome is essential (and how to celebrate milestones along the way) → The village it takes to publish a book—and raise a child → How to hold the tension between mystery and structure, passion and pragmatism → Why aunts and mentors matter more than we celebrate them → The physical nature of intuition: goosebumps, tingles, and the 39 senses we forget we have   Judith also shares the six questions every HarperOne editor must answer before acquiring a book, her approach to "publishing for the world we want to live in," and why she paints calming animal pictures for mental health on Instagram. This episode is for you if you're nurturing any kind of creative work—whether that's raising children, building a business, writing a book, or bringing any passion project to life. It's about permission, intuition, structure, and the art of parenting what matters most into the world.   Resources & Links: Connect with Judith:  → Instagram: @judithcurr (calming animal art + occasional publishing news)  → HarperOne: @harperonebooks  → HarperCollins: www.harpercollins.com   Mentioned in This Episode:  → Girls Write Now: www.girlswritenow.org (mentoring organization for young writers)  → Pope Francis's upcoming book: Peace Be With You (February 2026)  → The Source by Dr. Tara Swart  → The Secret by Rhonda Byrne  → The Gut by Julia Enders  → Breast Advice by Dr. Liza Port   Connect with Albiona:  → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching  → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe  → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com   Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with someone who's nurturing a creative project, raising kids, or learning to trust their intuition in business and life. We're all learning how to parent what matters—with structure, with heart, and with the courage to let it become what it's meant to be. Until next time,  Albiona 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 7

    Letting Go Isn't the Hard Part—It's Staying

    Inside, Albiona explores: → Why "letting go isn't the hard part—it's staying" applies to both life changes and daily parenting moments → The four reaction types parents default to when boundaries get tested: punisher, adjuster, panicker, and avoider → Why we desperately seek agreement when we set boundaries (and why we don't actually need it) → How to stop over-explaining to your kids—and to yourself → What it looks like to parent yourself back home while parenting your children forward → Why discomfort doesn't mean unsafe, and how to ground yourself when everything feels shaky She also gets honest about her own journey away from perfectionism and achievement, the spaciousness she's choosing in 2026, and why slowing down has become one of her most important practices. This episode is for you if you've ever set a boundary and then immediately wanted to take it back. If you've felt the pull to adjust, explain, or rescue your child (or yourself) from discomfort. If you know what you need to do but struggle to stay there when things get hard. Resources & Links: → Book a Free Discovery Call with Albiona (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a parent who needs permission to hold their boundaries without needing everyone's approval first. We're all learning how to stay—in our power, in our knowing, in the slowness—even when it feels uncomfortable. Until next time, The Parenting Reframe Team 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    When Your Child is Afraid to Choose (and You Are Too)

    Inside, Albiona explores: Why kids (and adults) get stuck in "right vs. wrong" thinkingWhat to say when your child spirals after a choiceWhy avoiding decisions won’t help build confidenceWhy “holding boundaries” isn’t the same as shutting kids downHow we confuse calm with control—and what to do insteadWhat it looks like to guide without rescuingShe also shares stories from her own classroom teaching days and real coaching conversations with parents—and gets honest about the discomfort that comes with letting our kids struggle a little (while we stay close). Resources & Links: Book a Free Discovery Call with Albiona (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching  She’s accepting new clients in 2026 — book before Dec 31st to lock in 2025 pricing.Follow Albiona on Instagram - https://instagram.com/theparentingreframeJoin Albiona on Substack for reflections on parenting, inner growth, and nervous system tools - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com/Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear: it’s okay not to have all the answers. We’re all learning how to parent others—and ourselves—with more grace and less shame.   Until next time, The Parenting Reframe Team 🤎 The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Reimagining Parenthood and Entrepreneurship with Miki Agrawal

    From surviving 9/11 to launching multiple category-defining companies, Miki shares how one day shifted her relationship with life, purpose, and doing work that actually matters. This conversation weaves through: What it means to create from soft power instead of hustle cultureHow nature is the ultimate parenting teacherWhy modern parenthood needs a new paradigm—and how HERO Diapers is leading the chargeWhat she teaches her son about resilience, creativity, and emotional strengthThe 3 key questions she asks before starting any new ideaAnd how she's learned that true leadership means owning your humannessWhether you're raising a child, launching a product, or reimagining how you move through the world… this one will stay with you. Resources & Links: Follow Hero Diapers on Instagram - https://instagram.com/herodiapersLearn more about the Hero Diaper + “New Paradigm Parenting” movement - https://herodiapers.com/Get Miki’s books: Do Cool Sht and Disrupt-Her* - https://www.mikiagrawal.com/booksFollow Miki on Instagram - https://instagram.com/mikiagrawalLoved this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review, and share it with a fellow parent or creative. You never know who’s one reframe away from a massive life shift. Want ongoing parenting support from Albiona? Book a free discovery call (https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching) to see if 1:1 coaching is your next best step. The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    “They Should Know Better!”: What to Do When Tweens & Teens Push Back

    If you’re parenting a tween or teen and find yourself thinking, “They’re old enough to know better — why are we still having these battles?” ...this episode is for you. Behavioral pushback. Eye rolls. Explosive transitions. Power struggles over iPads, phones, and homework. When our big kids act out, it’s easy to tell ourselves it’s personal—and that they should just “do better.” But that story? It’s keeping you stuck in a pattern that exhausts everyone involved. In this episode, Albiona uncovers one of the most common reframes she shares with parents of tweens and teens—and why learning to anchor yourself (instead of arguing back) is the shift that creates real change. She covers: What to do when your child’s behavior feels deliberateHow “they should know better by now” becomes a parenting trapWhy many parents escalate with their kids (and how to step out of the spiral)The phrase to stop saying (and what to do instead when emotions run high)How to set boundaries and hold compassion (without giving in again)Plus: Why overexplaining and lecturing rarely workHow small shifts—like setting limits quietly and clearly—change everythingA concrete example of how one parent solved morning chaos without yellingWhether your child is 9 or 16, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of your role as the anchor, not the mirror, when emotions rise. Resources & Links: Book a Free Discovery Call with Albiona → https://calendly.com/albiona324/discovery-call  Want real-time parenting strategies personalized to your child and your triggers? Albiona’s currently enrolling for 1:1 coaching in early 2026. This 12-week container gives you the tools, support, and calm you’ve truly needed. Learn more + schedule your free call: https://calendly.com/albiona324/discovery-callFollow Albiona on Instagram → @theparentingreframeWatch the viral video this episode was based on → https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrNwRwbV/If this episode hit home: Please subscribe, rate, and review the show. Then send the link to a friend who's struggling with their tween or teen. It might be the exact reframe they needed. The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Parenting Reframe podcast is a safe space for parents to feel seen, heard, and supported through this wild journey that is parenting. Hosted by educator and parent Albiona Rakipi, we explore some of the biggest parenting challenges: tantrums, potty training, challenging behaviors, neurodivergent learners, teenagers, bedtime, homework, expectations, and more. We'll chat with experts, parents, and even kids about what it means to parent and to be parented. Albiona's 20 years of experience working with children and families, has brought her insight as she learns from parents and kids alike - even her own. Her only ask is that you stay open and curious, as we reframe parenting together.

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  • Creator
    Albiona Rakipi
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022-2026 Albiona Rakipi
  • Show Website
    The Parenting Reframe

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