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Parenting. Healing. Unfiltered.
Hosted by parenting expert, author, and educator Danielle C Baker, Talk to Danielle tackles the tough conversations around parenting, self-healing, emotional growth, and raising kids in today’s world.
Real conversations on raising our future world leaders, thriving as a parent, and strengthening connections.
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What if your parenting triggers aren’t about your child… but about your past?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Hector to uncover the hidden patterns of trauma that quietly shape how we show up as parents. We explore how unresolved experiences can surface as overprotection, heightened anxiety, and fear-based decision making , often without us even realizing it.You’ll learn why allowing children to safely navigate stress, frustration, and natural consequences is essential for building resilience and how stepping back can actually be an act of love, not neglect.We also talk openly about the guilt parents feel when they recognize they’ve been projecting their own fears and how to move through that guilt with awareness, compassion, and growth.If you’ve ever wondered whether your reactions are truly about your child or about something deeper, this episode will bring clarity, reassurance, and practical insight.If you would like to know more about Dr. Hector's work, including retreats and issues of his new Magazine, visit https://www.whitebutterflyclinic.com. You can also follow him on IG.
We are getting real this week, addressing and shedding light on certain realities of autism parents that we often not hear about.Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply emotional. But, most importantly, if not addressed properly, can lead to PTSD, trauma, isolation, and guilt that no parents want to admit to. In this powerful episode of Talk to Danielle, we explore what it truly means to navigate life after diagnosis not from fear, but from clarity, confidence, and even awe.My guest, Theresa Lyons, brings a rare and powerful perspective. As both a medical professional with a strong foundation in science-based research and a mother of an autistic child, she bridges the gap between clinical understanding and lived experience. Most importantly, Theresa shares information on how parents can recover from the challenges to get your life back and what they can do to fully support their child without neglecting themselves.To know more about Theresa's work, visit the Navigating AWEtism platform at https://awetism.net .You can also follow Theresa on social media where you will find loads of videos to help you get the right information.
What if the new goals you are struggling to achieve or you find yourself reverting back to old habits aren’t a discipline issue at all? What if it was a safety signal?In this episode, Danielle explains why we default back to our old ways when we try to create new habits, how emotional safety shapes our habits, our boundaries, and our motivation, and walks us through simple steps to reframe our nervous system to stop seeing a threat when we step out of our comfort zones.In her true nature, she will also show you how to teach you how to model this to your children so that they have a head start on how to recognize the signs that their nervous system is acting out and what parents and educators need to understand before discipline can ever work.In this Self-Leadership Series, Danielle will guide you through what you really need to take control of yourself, because... if you can't lead yourself, you cannot lead others.What signals does your body sends you when you feel unsafe? Start paying attention to how your "lack if discipline" is really telling you.
In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Angela Casey joins us for an important and timely conversation about skincare for our tweens and teens.Angela breaks down why young skin needs a very different approach, which ingredients can actually do more harm than good, and how parents can help their children navigate the overwhelming (and often misleading) skincare advice they see on social media from sponsored influencers.She also shares insight into the skincare line she designed specifically for youth: Bright Girl to protect, support, and respect developing skin rather than strip or damage it.For more information on Dr. Angela's work and the Bright Girl Skin Care line, visit www.brightgirl.com. You can also follow her on social media for additional information and resources @brightgirlbeauty.Bonus for listeners: Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on her youth skincare line by using the discount code DANIELLE at checkout on the brightgirl.com website.This is a must-listen for parents, caregivers, and teens who want healthy skin without the hype.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it.
With so much health advice online, it can be hard to know who to trust.In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Sarah Boyd shares the habits needed to maintain long-term health, why old patterns resurface, and how to distinguish credible health expertise from influencer content.We also explore insights from her book, The Health Revolution, and its impact on women’s health. Exercise, nutrition, and health! We cover it all!If you would like to know more about Sarah's work, visit www.sarahboyd.ca. You can also follow her on social media @Sarah The Health Coach. And, of course, you can get her book: The Habit Revolution, on amazon.
Life’s challenges don’t have to break you, They can actually build you. In this episode, Angèle shares how to turn adversity into opportunity by shifting inward, gently regulating your nervous system, and releasing the victim mindset. Learn how self-leadership, emotional awareness, and intentional energy create lasting change. Inspired by her book: The Frequency Effect, this episode explores how inner regulation and mindset shifts transform life’s challenges into growth. You can access Angèle's book, you can get it on Amazon. To find out more about her work by visiting www.angelelamothe.com.
Parenting on the autism spectrum comes with unique emotional demands. In this episode, Cristina P. Simmons joins us to share practical tools to help parents regulate their nervous system, model self-soothing techniques for their children, and communicate more effectively using fewer words. Learn how to stay grounded, reduce overwhelm, and navigate the daily emotional roller coaster of parenting with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.You can get a copy of Cristina's book: "Eat Your Feelings" on Amazon. Cristina is also offering a free download of her CALM framework that will get you though the rough times. Follow her on IG, LinkedIn, and FB to get access to the free PDF.
Season 4 Premiere — Part 2Every January tells us the same story: Be better. Do more. Try harder.But what if real change doesn’t come from reinventing yourself? What if it comes from repairing your relationship with yourself?In Part 2 of the Season 4 premiere, Danielle reframes personal growth through the lens of self-leadership, emotional safety, and self-trust. She explores why motivation fades, why discipline alone doesn’t work, and how many of our patterns are rooted in unmet needs, not failure.This episode offers a grounded, compassionate way to move forward without pressure, shame, or starting over.✨ Reflection Questions Available To support this conversation, Danielle is offering reflection questions you can use as journaling prompts. Email her at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send you the questions.
Season 4 Premiere — Part 1You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And you’re not behind.If you’re heading into the new year already feeling tired, this episode is for you.In this Season 4 special two-part Premiere, Danielle explores the kind of exhaustion rest doesn’t fix: emotional fatigue, invisible labor, and the pressure of constantly holding things together. She unpacks why so many parents and leaders feel depleted before the year even begins and why burnout isn’t the full story.This episode isn’t about doing less or pushing through. It’s about understanding what your exhaustion is trying to tell you.✨ Reflection Questions Available If you’d like a set of gentle reflection questions to journal with after this episode, email Danielle at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send them to you.
Healing doesn’t begin by fixing what’s outside of us. It begins when we’re willing to look inward. In this episode, we explore how shadow work helps women heal trauma, unmet needs, and emotional patterns formed throughout life. My guest, Alexis Neve, shares how facing the parts we’ve learned to hide allows us to break free from survival mode, reclaim personal power, and create a life rooted in choice rather than pain. If you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns and start living with intention, this conversation is for you.If you would like to find out more about Alexis' work and the upcoming collaboration work that will be available to you soon, you can visit: www.alexisneve.com/new-year You can also follow Alexis on IG: @thisisalexisneve
Some children don’t rush in. They watch. They listen. They take it all in.In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Devane, author of Elephant Beach, for a powerful conversation about supporting shy children and how they teach us about belonging. We explore how to help shy kids integrate into group settings without forcing them to perform, how to guide other children toward inclusion and empathy, and why patience is one of the most underestimated tools adults have.Christine shares the inspiration behind her children’s book and explains how stories can help children understand that shyness isn’t something to fix. It’s something to respect. We talk about giving children the space to observe, feel safe, and join in on their own terms, and how this approach builds confidence that lasts far beyond childhood.What makes this conversation especially meaningful is that these strategies don’t apply only to shy kids. The insights shared here are transferable to any child who feels different, unsure, or on the outside. This episode reminds us that belonging doesn’t come from changing who a child is, but from changing how we welcome them.If you would like to know more about Christine's work, you can follow her on IG @stined13 You can also get her books on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and on her website at www.christine-devane.com
In this powerful episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about surviving cancer emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sonia shares the mindset to adopt to fight through the hardest moments, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and how truly listening to your body can guide the decisions that matter most. Sonia also gives tips on how to silence the noise of outside opinions and what meaningful support really looks like for someone going through treatments. Whether you’re navigating cancer yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and strength.You can follow Sonia's journey and inspiring message, you can follow her on social media @cancerandthesinglewomanYou can also support Sonia at stan.store/cancerandthesinglewoman
In this episode, we dive into the world of media literacy and explore the responsibility of communications and media organizations to provide accurate and trustworthy content. My guest, Yesenia Reinoso, founder of Y Communicate, explains how parents can help their children develop critical thinking skills to question what they see online and in the news and how schools can also take the lead on what students are exposed to. Learn practical tips to guide your kids in distinguishing fact from fiction in today’s digital world and how to make sure to practice healthy digital habits.You can access Yesenia's collaborative book: Educational Luminaries on Amazon. You can also find out more about her work at www.ycommunicate.org. You can also find her on social media and LinkedIn.
Ricardo joins me as a returning guest this week to talk about his experience as a new dad and how choosing to enter his son's world has given him a great understanding of what his son needs from him.Putting the emphasis on the importance of play for children's healthy overall development and how our children's play patterns reveal how they learn, Ricardo shares helpful information and encouragement for parents who want to get involved in their child's early education but may feel overwhelmed with the information they have access to.If you would like to hear more about Ricardo's journey with his son and what he is learning along the way, you can follow him on FB and Instagram as well as on LinkedIn.You can also get a copy of Ricardo and Danielle's The Grateful Dad Journal on Amazon.
Expecting a child to take on the adults' responsibilities is not a healthy home environment. This statement will sting for many of you, but that is a fact.Parentification has been a strong pattern for generations making it a reference for how we must raise our children. It is in fact so strong that parents who are now trying to break this cycle are being ridiculed and judged harshly for being "too soft" with their children.Children should be allowed to be children. In this episode, Danielle walks covers the causes that lead to adults expecting their children to take on the parenting role, two types of Parentifications that we often see, the long term effects parentification has on children once they reach adulthood, and what NOT to tell your eldest child.Everyone will see a bit of themselves and their childhood home dynamic in the topics that are being discussed in this episode. Which part resonated with you the most? I invite you to share in the comments if you are called to do so.
Linda Harkey joins me on this episode to share her wonderful approach to storytelling which weaves in life moments with colourful and lovable animals. With Linda, it is not just reading! Children and parents get to experience her stories through the senses, transforming story time into an incredible time for parents to connect with their child. Her books are great tools for parents to use to get their children to love to read.This episode is part of an exciting collaboration with Story Monsters LLC, featuring great Children's Books Authors, opening up a world of possibilities for families worldwide.You can find Linda's book (and The Missing Pink Piggy) on Amazon and at www.harkeyanimaltales.com To find out more about her work, visit www.harkeybooks.comTo find out more about Story Monsters and to discover the many authors they work with, visit www.storymonsters.com
Homeschooling is not what it used to be. With access to the required remotely, programs that supplement what our children need to learn, and the option of getting the best of both worlds with hybrid homeschooling, parents now have even more control and influence on getting their kids to succeed with their education.Chris Linder joins me this week, sharing what parents must consider when thinking of homeschooling their children, where to find the curriculum and support they need, and gives us more information on the Homeschooling Remix he designed to support families,If you would like to get more information on Chris' work and find out more on how to prevent homeschooling isolation, you can visit his website at www.homeschoolremix.com. That is where you can also have access to his book and the Seat Squad.You can also find his on most socials @homeschoolremix
Living with lifelong trauma does not have to be your norm. When you dare to overcome your darkest moments, great moments of strength comes out of it.Greg Linkowski joins me this week to share his journey in disrupting generational patterns in order to make sure his children would not have to do it for him. The lessons he shares in his book: Dare To Thrive brings the reader a wealth of information on how to find the strength to overcome whatever obstacles life throws at you.You can get Greg's book in Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and so many other places. You can also follow Greg on:IG: thegreglinkowski_m.dFB: Greg Linkowski M.D.Or contact him at:email: linkowskigreg@gmail.com
As we are getting more concerned with our kids' screen time addiction, we are completely avoiding the real issue... our kids are simply mirroring us!With the average daily screen time for adults ranging from 6 to 13 hours a day (globally), we are now forced to admit that, before we can address our kids' screen time problem, we need to confront ours.In this episode, Danielle walks us through the alarming stats that are coming up for 2025, shares how adults can get real with their screen time habits and the changes they can make to improve their number, and THEN what we can do to help our kids with their issues.This is a topic we all need to be talking about with a more honest and realistic view. We are now 3 generations deep into this problem, the change has to start with us.
Victor "Victorious" Lopez joins me this week to share how you can get past people's opinions on you wanting to get more out of life than what they expect for you. From hearing you will not get far in life in high school to co-workers roasting you about wanting to make a career change, Victor gives us gold on how to block our that negative background noise and stay focus on your dreams.We cover the small changes to make in our habits to succeed, how to recognize the people who want to see you success, and how we can help our Youth to overcome the limiting beliefs that keep them from working towards their dreams. In this episode, Victor shows us why he got the name "Victorious".For more information on Victor's work and book him for an inspiration talk on the importance of building good work habits for the students and bringing a school together to uplift the students and teachers, visit his IG: victor_victorious_lopez or email him at victorernesto613@gmail.com. Keep an eye out for his upcoming website: www.thinkvictorious.com
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