The Empowered Parent Podcast

To start out the new year Ryan, Kayla, and Chris are getting back to the basics. In this episode they breakdown what trauma really is. From in utero trauma to various forms of abuse they break down the effects it can have and what you can do as a parent to help your kids through it. 

Mentioned in this episode

• Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) [CLICK HERE to take the ACE Assessment]
• BUILD: Creating a Foundation of Connection [CLICK HERE to learn more about BUILD]

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Ryan, Kayla, and Chris are back for part two of Help For The Holidays. In this episode, they focus on the importance of setting expectations for your families and for your kids. They discuss being mindful of the desires of others, while also setting important boundaries for your family as things may look entirely different this holiday season. They also end this episode with an important debate, the merits of a fanny pack.  

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

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

Christmas time is here and Ryan, Kayla, and Chris reflect on holidays past while also looking ahead to this year. They encourage parents to not be afraid of changing things up this year to accommodate these unique times. They also share some tips to stay in charge of your emotional state during the holidays as they can create some stressful and emotional situations.

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

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

In another episode of "Give Me an Example!" Ryan, Kayla, and Chris talk about compromises. Compromises, as opposed to bribes, can be such a powerful tool in our homes. It can be a difficult and confusing tool to employ. When used correctly parents can empower their kids and help to give them a voice. 

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

For part two of Let's Hear From The Dads, Ryan and Chris dig deeper into moments that impacted them at the start of their connected parenting journey, and how it compares to where they are now. They also discuss how moms can encourage dads and help foster healthy relationships throughout the home. 

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

After intently discussing how kids can create funny names for grandparents, Chris turns hosting duties over to Kayla for this episode. When it comes to connected parenting, at times the dads may be a bit hesitant. Chris and Ryan share about their early days of being introduced to connected parenting concepts and why it impacted them so much. 

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

Trauma can have an impact on parents and their children in ways we may not be aware of or expect. Fear can manifest itself in children as something innocent or seemingly harmless. Kayla, Ryan, and Chris talk about how trauma can impact children and how parents can show compassion and care to help love children through it. 

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

Many of us are growing weary of video calls and spending so much time at home in 2020. Making time for yourself and maintaining a community is even more important now than ever. Kayla, Ryan, and Chris talk about the importance of self care and ways to avoid burnout. 

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

Kayla, Ryan, and Chris look back to the beginnings of the podcast and the journey it has taken each one of them on. From the initial idea to the future of the podcast, they share some of their favorite moments and why this is so important to them.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

This is the 100th episode of the Empowered Parent Podcast and Dallas put together a special episode for you to enjoy. The first part is some bloopers to give you a look behind the curtain. The rest of the episode includes clips from the following episodes:

• Play! (S06 E01)
• Jillanna Goble (S07 E05)
• Trauma and the Brain (S04 E10)
• The Importance of Connection (S02 E01)
• Better Together (S06 E03)

One Big Happy Home

Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon

Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy