88: Sisterhood Meets Motherhood- Sophie S.

In this episode, Jay interviews Sophie Schauermann, a holistic parenting coach and therapist. They discuss Sophie's journey to becoming a parent coach and her work with highly sensitive children. They also explore the concept of conscious parenting and the importance of play therapy in supporting children's emotional well-being. Sophie shares her personal experience with miscarriage and the power of experiential healing. The conversation highlights the significance of tapping into the unconscious mind and the role it plays in parenting and personal growth. In this conversation, Sophie Schauermann and Jey discuss various aspects of conscious parenting and the challenges faced by parents. They emphasize the importance of forgiveness and self-love as parents, acknowledging that parenting is a tough job and it's essential to be kind to oneself. They also discuss the concept of giving your best as a parent, recognizing that it's not always about giving 100% but rather giving as much as you can on any given day. The conversation touches on the importance of being rooted and grounded, as well as shifting expectations of parenthood. Finally, they express appreciation for emotionally aware dads and the work they do.

Takeaways

Holistic parenting coaching focuses on supporting highly sensitive children and their parents.
Play therapy is a powerful tool for helping children process emotions and experiences.
Conscious parenting involves parenting with awareness and personal growth.
Experiential healing and releasing emotions can be more effective than traditional talk therapy.
Tapping into the unconscious mind is essential for understanding and healing past traumas. Forgiveness and self-love are crucial for parents to navigate the challenges of parenting.
Giving your best as a parent means giving as much as you can on any given day.
Being rooted and grounded in your home and connecting with your soul can provide a sense of grounding.
Shifting expectations of parenthood and embracing the growth and stretching it brings can be powerful and protective for both parents and children.
Emotionally aware dads who do their own work and serve their community are commendable.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
02:31 Sophie's Journey to Holistic Parent Coaching
05:44 The Importance of Play Therapy
09:30 The Creation of Sisterhood Meets Motherhood Podcast
19:53 Conscious Parenting and Highly Sensitive Children
26:22 The Power of Experiential Healing
34:16 Navigating Miscarriage and Emotional Healing
37:20 Tapping into the Unconscious Mind
39:10 The Importance of Forgiveness and Self-Love as Parents
41:15 Giving Your Best as a Parent
42:18 Where Are You Rooted? What Grounds You?
43:09 Shifting Expectations of Parenthood
44:21 Appreciation for Emotionally Aware Dads