EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 39 MIN
53-Dana Parisi - You Are the Right Person for the Job: Why Parenting Starts with Self-Care
from Embracing Flow · host Heather Allmendinger
In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather interviews Dana Parisi, a certified parent and family coach, and brain spotting practitioner. Dana shares her expertise on trauma-informed approaches to parenting, particularly for families with children facing early life trauma, neurodiversity, or mental health struggles. Throughout the conversation, Dana talks about her journey into parent coaching, the importance of self-care for parents, co-regulation techniques, and her experience with brain spotting. She also discusses the nuances of parenting daughters during their menstrual cycles and offers practical tips like the 'Post-it Note Challenge' to foster positive reinforcement in children. Dana concludes with empowering advice, encouraging parents to embrace growth mindsets and believe in their capability as the right person for the job.00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction00:19 Dana's Background and Mission01:35 Personal Stories and Reflections04:40 Parenting Approaches and Challenges08:12 Understanding Trauma and Family Dynamics22:37 Brainspotting Explained29:01 Positive Parenting Tips34:31 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationDana Parisi is a Certified Parent and Family Coach, and a Brainspotting Practitioner. She has a focus on trauma-informed approaches. Dana is the mom to four children, two biological and two adopted, ranging in age from 10 to 19 years old. She is passionate about working with families of kids who have persistent challenging behaviors as a result of early life trauma, neuro-diversity or mental health struggles. Her mission is to help families move from survive to Thrive. Through her business Lives Touched, she works with parents locally, as well as globally through one-on-one coaching, webinars, presentations, self-paced courses and Brainspotting. Her first book, Parenting Marathon: The 10-Step Guide to Navigate Parenting Challenges was released in September 2023 and became an Amazon International Best Seller!Connect with Dana…Book: Parenting Marathon The 10-Step Guide to Navigate Parenting Challengeshttps://www.parentingmarathon.com/#/https://www.livestouchedcoaching.com/#/https://www.instagram.com/dana.parisi/https://www.facebook.com/livestouchedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-parisi-157758210/ Connect with Heather Allmendinger!Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydusWebsite: https://vivydus.com/podcast/FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendingerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/Website: https://vivydus.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VivydusPolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nwAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather interviews Dana Parisi, an expert in trauma-informed parenting. Dana shares insights into her work as a certified parent and family coach and a brain spotting practitioner. She discusses her background, personal experiences with parenting, and the inspiration behind her business, Lives Touched. Dana emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents, co-regulation with children, and the impact of hormonal cycles on family dynamics. She also introduces brain spotting as a method to process emotional trauma and improve family interactions. Dana's mission is to help families move from surviving to thriving by providing support through various coaching methods and her best-selling book, Parenting Marathon. The discussion highlights practical strategies for fostering positive family dynamics and emotional resilience.
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