- with Mary Van Geffen - How to Parent Spicy Ones, Navigating Your Children’s Outbursts, Tweenagers, And Why People Pleasing Has Got To Go

Hey Y’all.This one’s for the parents out there who’ve ever thought, “Is it me? Or is this child just... a lot?” I’m chatting with the absolutely brilliant Mary Van Geffen, the original spicy kid whisperer. We’re talking emotional regulation (yours and theirs), tweenagers with big energy, and what happens when you’re a recovering people pleaser trying to raise a tiny human who has zero interest in pleasing anyone. Mary is warm, funny, deeply wise, and this conversation is packed with truth bombs you won’t forget.Highlights:(2:59) Defining a "Spicy One"(7:18) Parenting Strategies for Spicy Ones(8:52) Handling Defiance and Self-Care(32:17) Gentle Parenting and Authoritative Parenting(32:33) Dealing with Physical Outbursts(32:50) Navigating People-Pleasing and Good Girl Mentality(35:55) Parenting Tweens and Teens(38:50) Final Thoughts and Rapid Fire QuestionsFind out more about Mary:WebsiteInstagram: @maryvangeffenClassesMoms of Spicy OnesPurchase the live classQualia Mind - click hereCoupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.comGrab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio