Big Feelings and Mindfulness with Hunter Clarke-Fields: Episode 216

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I speak with Hunter Clarke-Fields, the host of the Mindful Mama Podcast and author of the book Raising Good Humans. We discussed taking care of difficult feelings including how blocking our feelings can backfire and the role mindfulness plays in accepting and working through our own and our children’s feelings. Want the podcast ad-free? Become a Substack Supporter: https://substack.com/@sarahrosensweet We talk about: 00:00:35 — Guest intro: Hunter Clarke-Fields (Raising Good Humans, Mindful Mama Podcast) 00:01:00 — Big feelings as the root of so many parenting struggles + why willpower isn’t enough 00:04:00 — Hunter’s background: mindfulness, sensitivity, and parenting an intense child 00:10:00 — Two common coping patterns: blocking feelings vs flooding (and why both backfire) 00:21:00 — Mindful acceptance: what it is + how allowing feelings helps them move through 00:27:00 — Reflective listening + “name it to tame it” (why labeling feelings lowers intensity) 00:31:40 — Co-regulation in action: a real-life story of staying steady with a dysregulated teen 00:38:10 — Takeaways + where to find Hunter + workshop reminder + closing Resources mentioned in this episode: Workshop: When You Know Better but Still Yell Workshop https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.co... Evelyn & Bobbie bras: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.co... Screen Free Audio Book Player https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.co... The Peaceful Parenting Membership https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.co... Hunter’s website: https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Raising Good Humans https://amzn.to/4aWZwpy Connect with Sarah Rosensweet: Instagram:   / sarahrosensweet   Facebook Group:   / peacefulparentingfreegroup   YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com Join us on Substack: https://substack.com/@sarahrosensweet Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.co... Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as...