The Journey to Raising You, Raising Them: Episode 1

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform chaos into conscious parenting? In this first episode of Raising You, Raising Them podcast, hosts and parents Jennifer and Mike Witten candidly share their transformative journey from hitting rock bottom to embracing conscious and mindful parenting. The couple shares their hardest struggles in the early years of their parenting experience, including the diagnosis of their son's ADHD, Mike’s ADD, financial struggles, and the toll it took on their relationship. With raw honesty, they explore the turning points, therapy insights, and the importance of seeking support. Throughout the episode, Jen and Mike emphasize the universality of parenting struggles, aiming to create a space for you, as the listener, to feel seen, heard, and understood. As they recount their past, you’ll hear the two share gratitude for their growth, acknowledge their imperfections, and set the stage for insightful conversations on building authentic connections with children, and each other.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parent Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. To learn more and join the Conscious Community, sign up for Jen’s newsletter here. Join the conversation on Instagram.Our favorite quotable moments:"If you're here listening, conscious parent, we want to acknowledge that you are very brave to show up and be on this journey with us. It's not for everyone and it's not for the faint of heart." - Jennifer Witten“The modern way of raising kids just wasn't working for us.” - Jennifer Witten"We're here to tell you there's another way.” - Mike WittenIf you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Resources:WebsiteInstagramAbout Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.