Brave Being the Podcast

Bridget discusses the topic of modeling, how children learn by observing what we do rather than what we say, and what this means for how we express ourselves to our kiddos.

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• Children lea…

Bridget discusses the Colorado grocery store shooting that took place this week, and how we can have brave conversations with our kiddos about this tragedy and other acts of violence.

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• T…

Bridget discusses the topic of mirroring and how young children look to their parents and primary caregivers as examples of how to behave in the world.

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• Developmental changes for one-yea…

In today's episode, Bridget discusses the pent-up energy many of us are feeling right now, our kiddos included, and how we might manage expectations of our children and ourselves during this time.

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In today's episode, Bridget discusses our need to feel right, why differences in relationships are as important as shared interests, and how having a healthy relationship with these differences can f…

In today's episode, Bridget addresses the growing tensions in today's society, how being stuck in a survival state causes us to lose sight of our common humanity, and what we can do to navigate these…

Bridget connects with listeners on the topic of unconditional love, the tragedy of love's trivialization in popular culture, and why unconditional self-love is the key to contentment.

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• P…

Bridget opens up to listeners about her recent experience of tragedy, the pain of being seen when we are hurt, and how tragedy provides us with a precious opportunity for growth... 

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• Ho…

Bridget discusses the scientific benefits of mindfulness-based practices, the importance of keeping your practice simple, and resources that can help you on your mindfulness journey... 

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In today's episode of Brave Being, Bridget discusses how we can model healthy attachment to self for our kids, a foundational skill they will draw from for the rest of their lives.

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• A fo…

In this episode of Brave Being, Bridget discusses the transition back to our day to day routines from holiday festivities and the emotions that come along with it.

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• The hangover of inten…

Bridget addresses the parental burnout many of us are feeling right now, and gives listeners tips and ideas for how to avoid it.

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• The psychological condition of parental burnout
• The power…

Happy New Year Brave Beings!! In this episode, Bridget discusses the practice of goal setting in the new year, how you can avoid setting goals that you likely won't follow through with, and how you c…

Bridget recaps the topics we've discussed on the podcast this year, intentions moving into 2021, and shares her birthday wish with her audience.

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• Adventures in motherhood
• Why being a moth…

Bridget shares with listeners how we can use family traditions to foster connection and nurture family values.

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• The power of family traditions and rituals
• Creating space for connection
• How…

Bridget follows up with listeners on last week's episode, extending the balancing perceptions exercise to other life events and challenges. Bridget shares how we can use this exercise to find joy in …

Happy Gratitude Week! In this episode, Bridget reflects on the challenges we've faced in 2020 and guides listeners through an exercise to bring mindfulness to the benefits this year may have provided…

Bridget shares with listeners how we can calm an overwhelmed or anxious mind by mindfully reconnecting with our bodies, and shares a technique for doing so.

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- Coming back to our physica…

Bridget continues her discussion on the mental and emotional health of children, the failure of our society to adequately equip children with the skills to regulate their emotions, and things we can …

In this episode of Brave Being the podcast, Bridget shares with listeners how we can use mindfulness to manage our post-election emotions.

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- The relationship between future-focused thou…