~129 "Transforming Trauma: Healing Birth Experiences with Sharon King"

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Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

Cheryl Pankhurst

129 episodes

3 days ago

#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.
The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.
Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.
Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.
Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:
- “I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”
- “That’s not respectful to me.”
- “I need this to change.”
Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.
“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.
The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.
Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

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The Cleansing Within Program

https://www.practicewithpresence.com/cleansing-within/?sa=sa0019992619598254bda4daae3980777062778b19

The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ

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#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.
The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.
Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.
Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.
Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:
- “I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”
- “That’s not respectful to me.”
- “I need this to change.”
Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.
“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.
The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.
Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

Connect with Cheryl!

The Cleansing Within Program

https://www.practicewithpresence.com/cleansing-within/?sa=sa0019992619598254bda4daae3980777062778b19

The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ

Let’s Chat

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~129 "Transforming Trauma: Healing Birth Experiences with Sharon King"

Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

59 minutes

6 days ago

~129 "Transforming Trauma: Healing Birth Experiences with Sharon King"

Key Takeaways:

Understanding Birth Trauma: Sharon King specializes in helping individuals heal from pre and perinatal birth trauma, offering insights into its impact on both mother and baby.
The Power of Energy Psychology: Through techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and tapping, Sharon helps individuals regulate emotions and release trauma stored in the body.
Rewriting Birth Stories: Sharon explains how she guides individuals, like Caroline, through the process of revisiting and transforming past birth experiences, allowing them to rewrite their stories and heal emotional wounds.
Connecting with Younger Selves: By tapping into their younger selves' experiences, individuals can uncover deep-seated traumas and address them, fostering healing and emotional growth.
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Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.
The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.
Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.
Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.
Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:
- “I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”
- “That’s not respectful to me.”
- “I need this to change.”
Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.
“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.
The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.
Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

Connect with Cheryl!

The Cleansing Within Program

https://www.practicewithpresence.com/cleansing-within/?sa=sa0019992619598254bda4daae3980777062778b19

The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ

Let’s Chat