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The Empowered Parent Podcast with Kayla and Ryan North is a trust-based, trauma-informed, connected parenting resource. Hosted by Chris Turner.
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Four years ago we gathered around a dining room table one night with some borrowed audio gear, and started sharing about our successes and our failures as parents. We had no idea how much this podcast was needed in the adoption and foster care world. Now, thanks to you, our listeners, we've had more than 300,000 downloads of the podcast.
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to adoptive and foster families. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others.
We get contacted on a weekly basis by people wanting to advertise on the podcast. We are committed to keeping the podcast AD FREE and only share with you things we actually use at our house. We do however have costs associated with making and producing the podcast.
In this special episode, we discuss the launch of a Patreon page to fund our ongoing work.
Would you consider playing a part by becoming part of our Patreon family? CLICK HERE to become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast.
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
A major turning point in our family was when we chose to see difficult behavior as an opportunity for connection. We're not stuck at home with our kids during the coronavirus quarantines, rather we have an opportunity to strengthen the relationship with our children. We have to lead in our homes now more than ever. In that light, we discuss five keys to help parents out:
- Be flexible and creative
- Stay structured
- Be kind
- Talk about it
- Stay calm
Resources mentioned in this episode
Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School
Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla continue talking about the COVID-19 crisis and the struggles at home. They discuss heightened levels of anxiety, finding rhythm and routine during an unusual time, as well as learning to be flexible and creative.
Resources mentioned in this episode
One Big Happy Home
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss the strangeness of the 'shelter in place' world we live in, life slowing down, schooling at home, and challenging behaviors with kids.
Mentioned in this episode
BUILD: Creating a Foundation of Connection is an interactive learning experience for parents who want to create a foundation of connection between them and their children. CLICK HERE to learn more and register for the class. Use the discount code PODCAST when you check out for 10% off the price of the class.
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Kayla, Ryan, and Chris talk about doing the detective work of helping our kids recognize when they are getting stressed. In doing this, we can help them develop strategies to decompress and regulate.
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Tapestry Conference 2019 is almost here! The conference will be Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas.
Chris, Kayla, and Ryan talk about some of the speakers, what attendees can expect, and what they themselves are excited about this year.
Podcast listeners can get 10% off the cost of attendance with the code EMPOWEREDPARENT. Register on the conference web site at www.tapestryconference.org
- Cindy Lee - Children's Books That Teach TBRI-based Lessons to Both Kids AND Parents
- Making Sense of Your Worth with Cindy Lee
- Ross King
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
We all rupture the relationship with our kids which allows us opportunities to repair it. Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss how to make sure that we are repairing the relationship when we are the ones who rupture it. Repairing relationship hurts let our kids know that they matter and it gives us an opportunity to model humility and making things right.
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Chris, Kayla, and Ryan welcome Mike and Kristin Berry to talk about their new book, Honestly Adoption. The Berrys are the parents of 8 adopted children and have cared for another 23 as foster parents. They are the founders of Confessions of an Adoptive Parent and together, they host the Honestly Adoption podcast. Their new book is a terrific resource for those considering adoption, as well as those of us who have been in that trenches for years.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Honestly Adoption: Answers to 101 Questions About Adoption and Foster Care - Mike and Kristin Berry
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Chris, Kayla, and Ryan take on a listener question about Yes Jar, and expound on why it's important to give our kids as many yeses as possible. Giving a yes is an important building block of trust with kids from hard places.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
One Big Happy Home
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
You may laugh. You may cry. You may decide it's better than "Cats". No, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla aren't singing show tunes in this episode, but they are talking about memories. Implicit vs. explicit, exact reproduction vs. narrative, calm vs. aroused: how do these different types of memories affect our kids' beliefs and behaviors?
One Big Happy Home
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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere
Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy
Executive Producer: Ryan North