15. Modern parenting with Dr. Mish Seabrook

Today we are joined by Dr Mish Seabrook. Mish is a highly experienced psychotherapist, coach and trainer who specialises in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children while safeguarding their own wellbeing. With over 25 years’ experience across the helping professions, Mish offers practical, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to feel more confident, connected and in control.Beyond her therapeutic work, Mish is a skilled and engaging presenter and trainer, known for her ability to translate complex psychology into relatable, actionable steps. She has delivered workshops, keynote talks, and training sessions to parents, educators, and mental health professionals, blending her expertise with warmth, humour, and storytelling that leaves audiences feeling informed, inspired, and empowered.Dr Mish Seabrook offers clarity, compassion, and the tools you need to parent with purpose—while caring for yourself too.During our conversation we spoke about:1.     Practice makes progress: from changing your breakfast routine to moving countries, it all starts with a small step or thought. Change is inevitable and can lead to growth, even though we often resist it due to a preference for routines. 2.     Future self: ever found that you are judging yourself based on the actions of a moment? A tough one, one where you didn’t have many answers, or a tricky one with little room to act? Dr. Mish gives a shifting perspective: viewing individuals as their potential future selves rather than their current selves. Who would that person be? Wiser? More patient? Kinder? More fun? .. and what would they do? how would they behave?3.     Cultural differences: we are fast approaching Christmas, and some of you (like me) have moved countries and now observe different ones. In my case, this was Santa vs Three Wise Men. A tradition I adored that my children did not get to experience, and I pressured and punished myself for not giving it to them… until I realised they were different people, so they would get to create their own Christmas memories. 4.     Modern parenting: much has changed (expectations, working patterns, environments…), and yet, not much has changed at all – parenting and raising children still requires the core functions it always had, except this time our modern world makes some of those more difficult. And we blame ourselves for not being able to do it all. Parenting is a unique and ever-changing experience, requiring constant learning and flexibility.Thanks Dr. Mish for being with us and sharing so many beautiful insights!If you want to connect with Dr. Mish Seabrook:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mish-seabrook-4158783b/[email protected]://www.michelleseabrook.co.ukTo connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/https://www.coachingwithlucia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/[email protected] Follow us on: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/c_is_for_change/⁠⁠ Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.