EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 49 MIN
The Mirror of Parenting with Cornelia Dahinten
from Unpolished Wisdom · host Katrina Gisbert-Tay
Cornelia Dahinten, a Singapore-based family therapist and conscious parenting coach, reveals that the secret to conscious parenting isn't perfection—it's presence. She opens up about raising three children before she had the therapeutic tools she has now, making imperfect choices, and discovering what her kids actually needed from her in the messy middle of motherhood. The conversation explores co-regulation, self-compassion, and why children don't need flawless parents—they need emotionally available parents willing to repair and stay present. For parents navigating their own messy middle, professionals balancing parenthood and career, or anyone seeking a more compassionate approach to relationships.
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Cornelia Dahinten, a Singapore-based family therapist and conscious parenting coach, reveals that the secret to conscious parenting isn't perfection—it's presence. She opens up about raising three children before she had the therapeutic tools she has now, making imperfect choices, and discovering what her kids actually needed from her in the messy middle of motherhood. The conversation explores co-regulation, self-compassion, and why children don't need flawless parents—they need emotionally available parents willing to repair and stay present. For parents navigating their own messy middle, professionals balancing parenthood and career, or anyone seeking a more compassionate approach to relationships.
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