Raising Souls: A Convo Parenting Podcast
by Dr. Erika Bocknek
Researcher, therapist and educator, Dr. Erika Bocknek hosts this mental health and parenting podcast offering insights and tools to help parents shift their job roles from behavior coaches to relationship building based development. And to help all of us maintain our mental health in our current world.
Episodes
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Dads Need Other Parents Support Too
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Parental Priorities During Our Global Mental Health Crisis
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Achievement Culture & the Shrinking of Our Middle Class
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Preparing Your Child For The Future
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When You Hit A Wall With Your Kid
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Impact of Trends Like Gentle Parenting & Attachment Parenting
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Worried About Kids and AI?
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Reflecting On A Moment With My 14 Year Old
If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; By scrolling down our podcast webpage and leaving a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel free to email us at [email protected] If you like what you saw...
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Raising Souls Versus Behavior Coaching
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You Truly Can Enjoy Parenting
If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; By scrolling down our podcast webpage and leaving a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel free to email us at [email protected] If you like what you saw...
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Parenting Shortcuts
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Convo With A Dad - I Might Yell Too Much
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Teaching My Toddler Manners
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Are the Twos Really So Terrible?
This conversation explores the complexities of toddler communication, focusing on how parents can effectively respond to their children's assertiveness while also teaching social etiquette. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's ability to say no, understanding their emotional…
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How Are Social Media and AI Affecting Our Kids?
If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; Via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel free to email us at [email protected] If you like what you saw today please hit the like button and subscribe....
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How Do I Get My Kids To Talk About Their Day?!
If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; Via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel free to email us at [email protected] If you like what you saw today please hit the like button and subscribe....
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How Do We Prepare Our Kids For the Future?
If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; Via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel free to email us at [email protected] If you like what you saw today please hit the like button and subscribe....
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School Drop Off & Separation Anxiety
What is separation anxiety? Dr. Bocknek explains the possibilities when our kids don't want us to leave them at school drop off.
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Dropping the Kids Off at School
Why is drop off so anxious for some kids? Dr. Bocknek discusses how parents can look at it.
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Achievement Culture & the Middle Class Myth
Why are mothers worrying about their children's achievements starting at such early ages? Dr. Bocknek talks about the legislation and societal factors mothers are trying to get past.
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The Power of Sharing Frustration
What happens when we tell our kids that we're frustrated and don't know what to do? Dr. Bocknek talks about the times she's shared this with her kids.
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The Perfect Words in Conflict
Dr. Bocknek talks about those frustrating loops we can't seem to get out of with our kids, and the most productive way to communicate when you're stuck.
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Don't Listen to Trending Parenting Advice
Dr. Erika discusses the pitfalls and ultimate communication killer by listening to the latest parenting advice. #parentingadvice
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CLEAN THE BUNNY CAGE! Dr. Erika's Confrontation With Her Tween
In this conversation, Erika Bocknek shares her experiences navigating parenting challenges, particularly around chores and family values. She reflects on a recent conflict with her 14-year-old son regarding a chore that led her to examine her parenting intentions and the importance of...
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Change the Paradigm and Find More Joy
Dr. Erika discusses the paradigm that takes the weight of parenting off her shoulders and allows her to enjoy raising her kids. If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; Via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of…
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Nagging Kid Problems That Won't Go Away
Dr. Erika Bocknek discusses the pressures parents face in trying to manage their children's behavior and the instinct to solve problems immediately. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the unpredictability of parenting and the need for curiosity and wonder in problem-solving. Bocknek...
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Kids Keeping Private Stuff Private
Dr. Erika answers a viewer question about walking the fine line between encouraging your child to love their bodies - including their private parts -- and teaching them not to touch their privates in public! If you'd like to ask Dr. Erika a question, please reach out on Speakpipe and leave a...
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Neither Gentle, Nor Parenting
Many popular parenting trends—though rooted in good intentions—can unintentionally suppress real emotional connection between parent and child. When parents fear expressing their own feelings, they miss powerful opportunities for growth, joy, and authentic repair in the relationship We’re looking...
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Build Bonds and Neutralize Drama with Your Kids
Dr. Erika Bocknek discusses the transformative journey of parenting, emphasizing the shift from a behavior-focused approach to one that nurtures the soul of the child. She provides practical insights on how parents can observe their children with curiosity and engage in meaningful dialogues that...
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Trying Not to Yell At My Kids!
A concerned and conscientious father talks to Dr. Erika about fostering his son's cooperation without resorting to yelling. If you would like to send Dr. Erika a question on or off the podcast you can contact us; Via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Of feel...
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My Tween's 180 degree CHANGES! (Help!)
Dr. Erika talks with Eddie B about his Tween daughter and her needs for him making a complete 180! If you would like to ask Dr. Erika a question - on or off camera; You can leave a voice message here on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/402284/1/nz6jgbyrb25m3117 Or you can email us at...
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Re-Write Your Parenting Job Description!
Sometimes we can get hung up in power struggles and well intentioned coaching - but Dr. Erika explains her guiding principle as a mother and how that makes challenges less distressing when they come up. We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These...
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If Parenting is Stressing You Out!
How do you parent when your child's future success is at stake?! We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re real conversations that uncover truth, spark change, and bring more joy to how we parent. Want to join the...
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Are My Kids Alright?
Dr. Erika talks about how parents can determine if their kids are alright. We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re real conversations that uncover truth, spark change, and bring more joy to how we parent. Want to...
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Nobody Wins In a Power Struggle
What is a power struggle and what is a better lens to look through when it comes to your child's safety and respect for people? We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re real conversations that uncover truth, spark...
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Behavior Coach or Raising Souls?
A new lens in which to see our kids and our roles as parents. We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re real conversations that uncover truth, spark change, and bring more joy to how we parent. Want to join the...
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Meet Dr. Erika
Dr. Erika Bocknek explains what drives Raising Souls Podcast. We’re looking for parents who’d like to join Erika for a conversation on the podcast.These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re real conversations that uncover truth, spark change, and bring more joy to how we parent. Want to join the...
About this show
Researcher, therapist and educator, Dr. Erika Bocknek hosts this mental health and parenting podcast offering insights and tools to help parents shift their job roles from behavior coaches to relationship building based development. And to help all of us maintain our mental health in our current world.
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Dr. Erika Bocknek