Reparent Yourself: Befriending Your Inner Critic to Achieve Gentle Parenting & Heal Generational Trauma | Ep. 39

Parenthood isn’t just about raising kids – it’s about rewriting your relationship with yourself. In this transformative episode, we explore how gentle parenting starts from within. If you’ve ever wondered why staying calm with your kids feels impossible some days, the answer lies in your inner critic. Together, we uncover how your past parenting experiences shape the way you treat yourself – and how that impacts your children.   Through heartfelt stories and actionable steps, this episode dives deep into: The secret connection between self-compassion and parenting success. Why your inner child resists change – and how to heal it. Practical tools to reframe self-criticism into growth. By the end, you’ll understand why parenting isn’t just about doing more – it’s about healing yourself to create the family culture you dream of. TimeStamps 00:00 Welcome to Season Two! 01:29 The Power of Gentle Parenting 07:23 Understanding Self-Criticism 12:51 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Criticism 34:18 Practical Steps for Self-Compassion 47:36 Final Thoughts and Weekly Challenge --- Full Transcript HERE — Want to take our relationship to the next level? 👉Here are my top Resources 📩 Get in touch with me instagram.com/markella.kaplani www.markellakaplani.com e-mail: [email protected] 🎧 Listen, share, and leave a review! Your support means the world! --- Markella Kaplani, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychologist Parenthood & Relationship Coach www.markellakaplani.com