“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, I talk about: My top three things that I am practicing this summer to get the most out of this season  Recognizing that "doing less" is not necessarily restorative, and how to actually find alignment and balance  The value of creating a life that you don't need a vacation from  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Learn more about my summer programs and get the most out of your summer heatherchauvin.com/summer Discover my book Dying to be a Good Mother heatherchauvin.com/book Listen to the private Emotionally Uncomfortable: Parenting Podcast here heatherchauvin.com/parenting

“Play is the work for the child.” - Maria Montessori In this episode, Avital shares her perspective and highlights: Dispelling the expectation of being a "yes" parent and instead fostering the skills of independent play within your children The realities of balancing work and family life, and learning to regard your work time and family time with flexibility  Playing the "long game" of parenting; focusing on gradually giving responsibilities to children, earning their respect, and guiding them through their mistakes. Avital is a mother to 5 children and is the founder of Hi, Fam! (previously ‘The Parenting Junkie’). With 31.5K followers on Instagram, Avital offers courses, coaching, podcasts, and videos, providing marriage and parenting tips for family life and specializing in playtime. Avital’s mission is to help parents and caregivers who struggle with chaos, clutter and conflict to transform their experience with young children into one of presence, play, and peace. Listen to the Hi, Fam! Podcast here! Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  I want to hear from you! Connect with me at heatherchauvin.com/chat  Listen to the private Emotionally Uncomfortable: Parenting Podcast here heatherchauvin.com/parenting   

“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: My insights on parenting and personal growth, sharing what I have learned and what I have seen within my own community of clients Learning that personal and professional growth requires continued effort and attention to areas such as time management and strategic planning The importance of persevering through the discomfort in order to achieve growth  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Listen to the private Emotionally Uncomfortable: Parenting Podcast here heatherchauvin.com/parenting Join the ETM Habit Challenge at heatherchauvin.com/etm  I want to hear from you! Connect with me at heatherchauvin.com/chat  For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Kristi shares her perspective and highlights: The experience of discovering her true self and what this process looked like and the challenges she faced  Facing perfectionism and a tendency to people-please, and working through these thought processes that hold us back  What the process of change and healing feels like and the importance of forgiving yourself  Kristi is a wife and a mom of two, Hendrix who will be 3 years old in June, and Beatrix who will celebrate her first birthday next month! After the birth of her son in 2020, she began imperfectly creating change in her life, these changes, although for a better life, were met with many challenges along the way. As a teacher for the last 12 years, she is beginning to truly embody what she is really passionate about; holistic health and healing our body, mind, and spirit, with practices that allow us to truly come home to our most authentic self. Find her on Instagram @mamatohandb and through her website imperfectcreatrixcoaching.com Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Join the ETM Habit Challenge at heatherchauvin.com/etm  Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz  For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

“Just because everyone else does, it doesn't mean you have to. Break the repetitive cycle and excel beyond the norm.” - Torron-Lee Dewar In this episode, I talk about: The importance of listening to our children and seeking alternatives that match their desires and emotions - even if that means going against the mainstream The value of looking beyond fear and lack of security, and instead pursuing a path that feels more aligned  Understanding our teens and figuring out who we need to become in order to lead our children the way we want to  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Listen to the private Emotionally Uncomfortable: Parenting Podcast here heatherchauvin.com/parenting I want to hear from you! Connect with me at heatherchauvin.com/chat