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by Hunter Clarke-Fields · English

How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded? Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the chaos at home. In each refreshingly honest episode you’ll come away knowing that you have permission to be human, you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. If you've looking for conscious, positive parenting strategies and expert advice on issues like tech/screen time, ADHD, tantrums, teens, toddlers, and more, you’re in the right place. Join our community of parents changing generational patterns for a brighter future! https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/

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5 Dos & Don't of Mindful Parenting - Hunter Clarke-FieldsSolo episode on “5 Do’s & Don’ts of Mindful Parenting” by Hunter Clarke-Fields, focused on staying calm, accepting children’s emotions, setting respectful boundaries, caring for parents’ needs, and…18 Nov 2025 · 24 min · 6 chapters
How To Approach Screentime - Ash BrandinHow to approach children’s screen time with “moral neutrality,” shifting from restriction to collaboration, and using practical routines to reduce power struggles.11 Nov 2025 · 52 min · 17 chapters
Breathe To Transform Anxiety - Patrick McKeownIn this episode of the Mindful Mama podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with breathing expert Patrick McKeown about the significance of breathing practices in managing anxiety and improving overall…4 Nov 2025 · 54 min
What Parenting Challenges Teach Us - Dr. Allyson Bates & Dr. Krystal PongHow parenting challenges lead to growth, and how to “bounce back” after losing your temper using mindfulness, self-compassion, and nervous-system calming.28 Oct 2025 · 56 min · 17 chapters
Is the Pressure of Youth Sports Too Much for Our Kids? - Chris BjorkIn this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, host Hunter Clarke-Fields engages in an insightful discussion with Chris Bjork, a professor at Vassar College and author of the book "More Than Just a…21 Oct 2025 · 42 min
What Parents Get Wrong About the ‘Terrible Twos’ - Devon KuntzmanThe “terrible twos” and toddlerhood reframed as a critical developmental period; how to respond to tantrums, power struggles, and limit-setting without bribes, threats, yelling, or logic-heavy…14 Oct 2025 · 45 min · 22 chapters
How Old Scars Show Up in New Families—and What to Do About It - Dr. Robyn KoslowitzHow parents’ past trauma and “trauma app” operating principles unconsciously shape parenting, how to spot disproportionate reactions and shame/guilt blocks, and how to rewire through responsive,…7 Oct 2025 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Dr. Kathryn Ford - RelationshipsIn this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, host Hunter Clarke-Fields engages with Dr. Kathryn Ford, a couples therapist and author of *The Aperture Effect*.30 Sep 2025 · 45 min
Raising Resilient Kids Through the Tricky Middle Years - Alyssa CampbellRaising resilient kids in the “middle years” (elementary school) by balancing emotional support with boundaries, using sensory processing (nine senses) to understand regulation needs, and building…23 Sep 2025 · 54 min · 18 chapters
Burnout To BalanceBurnout to Balance event and practical mindfulness for caregivers, parents, educators, and HR leaders—using quick grounding and gratitude/reflection to improve emotional regulation and reduce…18 Sep 2025 · 17 min · 7 chapters
[Mindful Working Series #3] Being a Better Working Parent - Cara TyrellBeing a better working parent of toddlers by reducing emotional load, staying present, leading with kindness/confidence, using brief daily rituals for connection, choosing supportive language,…16 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 20 chapters
[Mindful Working Series #2] Make Work & Parenting Fun - Bree GroffWork and parenting without the grind—why parents overwork, what “fun at work” means, and practical ways to build a more joyful, humane work culture while protecting family time.9 Sep 2025 · 49 min · 13 chapters
[Mindful Working Series #1] You’ll Never Get It All Done, And That’s Okay - Oliver BurkemanOliver Burkeman discusses why you can’t (and shouldn’t try to) get everything done, linking productivity pressure to self-worth, limited time, and the “efficiency trap.” He argues that peace comes…2 Sep 2025 · 49 min · 17 chapters
On My Daughter Leaving Home: A Mindful Parenting ReflectionA solo Mindful Mama bonus episode reflecting on the host’s daughter Maggie (18) leaving home for college, and the host’s own transition from all-consuming motherhood into a new, uncertain life phase.28 Aug 2025 · 19 min · 7 chapters
Are Your Kids Awe-Deprived? Deborah Farmer KrisKids today may be “awe-deprived,” and parents can counter it by intentionally slowing down, noticing beauty, and building routines that support wonder and connection.26 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Who Am I To Teach?A direct call to action for the Mindful Parenting Teacher Certification Program, addressing the question “Who am I to teach?” and encouraging listeners to apply before the next cohort deadline.22 Aug 2025 · 4 min
Mom's Anger Through a Jungian Lens - Lisa MarchianoHow to understand and work with maternal anger using Jungian concepts of individuation and the shadow; includes ideas of “matrescence,” archetypes, and practical grounding tools for parents.19 Aug 2025 · 52 min · 13 chapters
Teens & Sex! Listener Questions with Amy LangListener questions on raising a sex-positive, shame-free teen (15, nearly 16) who is already sexually active—specifically whether to allow a boyfriend to come over and have sex in her room with the…12 Aug 2025 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Emotionally Immature Parents -Lindsay GibsonEmotionally immature parents and how adult children can break the cycle by understanding emotional development, setting boundaries, and managing engagement.5 Aug 2025 · 57 min · 14 chapters
How To Deal With Self-Hatred - Blaise AguirreHow to distinguish typical teen self-doubt from enduring self-hatred, prevent it in children, and treat it using validation, mindfulness, and cognitive reframing.29 Jul 2025 · 57 min · 14 chapters
Validation For Connection & Resilient Kids - Caroline FleckValidation for connection and resilient kids; what validation means in parenting, how to validate emotions without solving problems, when to use validation vs problem-solving, and how to set…22 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 17 chapters
Modeling Regulation & Managing Overwhelm - Michelle GrosserModeling regulation and managing overwhelm through nervous system awareness, boundaries, and co-regulation with kids.15 Jul 2025 · 49 min · 14 chapters
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance - Dr. Anna LembkeDopamine Nation and “finding balance” in modern life—how dopamine functions in both pleasure and pain, why today’s technology and highly potent rewards can create “dopamine deficit” states resembling…8 Jul 2025 · 52 min · 20 chapters