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My Thriving Child
Author: Hannah Strong
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Hey there, incredible mamas! Ever find yourself on this rollercoaster journey of separated motherhood, trying to get it right for your children but never knowing if you are doing a good enough job, wishing you had a wise therapist who has been through it all before whispering some serious wisdom into your ear? Well, buckle up because you're in for a treat with the My Thriving Child podcast hosted by the amazing therapist and leading expert in the field of what children need to thriving during and after divorce, Hannah Strong.
Hannah, a therapist and separated mum dives into the nitty-gritty of being a separated mum with all the warmth, insight, and a dash of professional know-how. Hannah spills the beans on the highs, the lows, and everything in between when it comes to raising resilient and thriving kids post-separation.
In each episode, Hannah unpacks the real-deal struggles and victories that come with the territory. She doesn't just share stories; she hands you actionable tools! Whether you're a seasoned mum navigating co-parenting complexities or a fresh face to the separated-mum scene, there's something here for you.
This podcast isn't just about advice; it's a lifeline for those moments when you need a virtual hug or a cheerleader in your corner. Plus, every episode comes with a bonus โ a free guide in the show notes, because why not make thriving in separated motherhood a bit more straightforward!?
So, whether you're sipping your morning coffee or stealing a quiet moment before bedtime, tune in to the My Thriving Child podcast for your weekly dose of camaraderie, clarity, and a roadmap to your children thriving through the twists and turns of growing up with separated parents.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and conquer this journey together. Hannah has your back, mama!
Hannah, a therapist and separated mum dives into the nitty-gritty of being a separated mum with all the warmth, insight, and a dash of professional know-how. Hannah spills the beans on the highs, the lows, and everything in between when it comes to raising resilient and thriving kids post-separation.
In each episode, Hannah unpacks the real-deal struggles and victories that come with the territory. She doesn't just share stories; she hands you actionable tools! Whether you're a seasoned mum navigating co-parenting complexities or a fresh face to the separated-mum scene, there's something here for you.
This podcast isn't just about advice; it's a lifeline for those moments when you need a virtual hug or a cheerleader in your corner. Plus, every episode comes with a bonus โ a free guide in the show notes, because why not make thriving in separated motherhood a bit more straightforward!?
So, whether you're sipping your morning coffee or stealing a quiet moment before bedtime, tune in to the My Thriving Child podcast for your weekly dose of camaraderie, clarity, and a roadmap to your children thriving through the twists and turns of growing up with separated parents.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and conquer this journey together. Hannah has your back, mama!
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In this inspiring episode, sit down with Hannah as she interviews Chloe, the UKโs leading certified divorce coach for expats and international families. Together, they explore the many challenges faced when co-parenting long-distance and how you can absolutely overcome them for the benefit of you and your child. Find out more about: โ Managing different time zones, tricky transport plans and various travel costs โค Finding creative strategies for staying connected with your child, even when far away ๐ฌ Tips on introducing a new partner to your child and navigating honest conversations on boundaries with your ex ๐ค The importance of flexible parenting plans and maintaining collaboration to keep your child thriving!
Join therapist, coach, and separated mom Hannah as she discusses the importance of nurturing your child's self-esteem during and after a divorce. In this episode, Hannah dives into: ๐ Understanding Self-Esteem: What it is, why it matters, and how it impacts your childโs well-being. ๐ฌ Assessing Your Child's Self-Esteem: Using language, behavior, and feelings to gauge where your child is in their self-esteem journey. ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Role Modeling Healthy Self-Esteem: How you, as a parent, can be the best role model for your child's self-worth. ๐ก Practical Tools: Actionable steps you can take to build a positive inner voice for both you and your child. ๐ค A Supportive Reminder: As a separated mom herself, Hannah offers heartfelt advice and encouragement, reminding you that you are not alone in this journey. Youโve got this! Download your free PDF guide to assessing your child's self-esteem and get more tools to help your family thrive after divorce. You're not alone, and together, we can help our children build the foundation they need to thrive. ๐
In this heartfelt episode of My Thriving Child Podcast, host Hannah explores the challenges of co-parenting and the emotional hurdles that come with releasing control over aspects of your child's life while they're with the other parent. โจ Key Topics Include: ๐ Shifting Focus: How to channel your energy into the things you can controlโyour thoughts, feelings, and actionsโrather than those outside your influence. ๐ Letting Go of Control: Addressing the grief and anxiety of no longer managing every detail of your childโs routine, from diet to bedtime. ๐ก Replenishing Your Emotional Reserves: Discover how conserving your emotional energy allows you to be fully present with your child when theyโre back with you. ๐ค Healthy Co-Parenting Practices: Tips for fostering a nurturing environment in your home, even when differences exist between parenting styles. ๐ Important Reminder: If your concerns relate to your child's safetyโphysical or emotionalโthis advice does not apply. Escalate those concerns through the proper channels. This episode is a compassionate reminder for separated mums to prioritize their well-being and the emotional health of their children. By focusing on what you can control, youโll create a thriving environment for your family. ๐ Download your FREE Guide Here!
Join therapist and separated mum Hannah in this heartfelt episode of My Thriving Child, as she explores the challenges and breakthroughs of supporting children through big emotions like anger. Hannah offers practical advice and insights to help mums navigate these moments with confidence and compassion. ๐ Highlights Include: The Thermostat vs. Thermometer Approach: How to stay calm and guide your child through their anger. Recognizing Triggers: Identifying whatโs really driving the anger in you and your child. The Three Steps to Reconnect: Reaffirm love, establish boundaries, and co-create plans for emotional regulation. Role Modeling Regulation: Teaching your child by practicing alongside them. ๐กCheck out the free PDF guide for exercises to help you and your child unpack emotional moments and develop a proactive plan for future challenges. You are not alone on this journey. Together, letโs ensure your children donโt just get byโthey thrive.
Hey Mama! Ever wish you could nip into the future to hear from your child about what they needed from you during your divorce, so you can get it right for them now before itโs too late?ย Well Iโve got the next best thing for you!ย Let me introduce you to Bella, a kid who grew up with two homes. Now in her twenties with a psychology degree, she spills the beans on what itโs like to be a child of divorce and what she wants every divorced mum to know to get it right for their child. ย
Hey Mama! Resilience is the cornerstone of strong mental health and in this episode I explore how you can use your divorce to help build your child's resilience so they can thrive. ๐ Iโll be sharing with you practical strategies and techniques that will empower you to support your child to manage their thoughts, feelings and emotions, in a way that builds resilience.ย Download your free PDF workbook HERE! ย
Hey Mama! Parenting during divorce is so tough! Divorce pushes us mums emotionally and mentally to our limit, meaning that sometimes we find it hard to show up as the patient, empathetic parent we want to be. If you feel this, you are not alone! ๐ So how do we get it right for our children when we are feeling so stretched and overwhelmed ourselves? Dive into this episode to find out! โค๏ธ ย
Hey Mama! In this interview with Meagan, divorced mum, lawyer and life coach, we take a look at how your divorce can be something that you donโt just survive but thrive from, in a way that is so good it doesnโt make sense! Listen to mine and Meaganโs real-life stories of how our divorces were the making of us, because of the way we chose to approach it - and now we are going to share this approach with you! ย
Weโve reached the 3rd and last episode of our podcast series! It has been such an exhilarating and empowering journey, with so many amazing moms reaching out with their experiences. And, with this final episode, I hope youโll be joining your fellow like-minded mums who are determined to step out from a narcissistic co-parenting dynamic! In this episode, Iโll be sharing with you an exercise that will empower you to take back control and re-channel your emotional energies back toward you and your child - rather than appeasing a narcissistic dynamic! Free guide can be downloaded HERE!
Following on from understanding and identifying narcissistic traits, this weekโs episode deep dives into disempowering narcissism and how you can begin stepping out of this dynamic!ย ย ย As caring parents, we want to do all we can to support our children. By enabling you to step back from a narcissistic dynamic that leaves you feeling drained, this episode will help you set out your boundaries and channel your energies to where itโs needed most - nurturing you and your childโs mental and physical well-being!
Deep dive into a topic that hits close to home for so manyโnarcissism in co-parenting. Over the next three episodes, we're unpacking the complexities of co-parenting with a narcissist and how to get through it! In this week's episode, we explore how to identify narcissism, which is the first step in disentangling yourself from the emotional web of co-parenting with a narcissist. If this is your reality, know you are not alone, I get messages daily from mums, sharing their struggles and seeking advice.ย Remember, knowledge is power. This episode is all about equipping you with the insights you need to navigate this dynamic so you and your children can thrive. ๐ ย
๐ย A Guide to Your Child Thriving After Separation Hannah talks about her science-based model of well-being for children as they go through their parents separation and grow up with separated parents.ย She has never give this profound guide away as free content, so be sure to listen through and download the free PDF! The guide breaks down your child's: ๐ Physiological Needs: The most basic need your children have and what it means! ๐ Secure Attachments: Establishing a profound sense of safety and love that becomes the bedrock for your child's mental health and development. ๐ Certainty and Predictability: Explore the critical role of certainty and predictability in your child's life. ๐๏ธ Control and Autonomy: This is where your child gains a sense of empowerment in navigating changes.ย ๐ค Interconnectedness: Uncover the importance of interconnectedness, what this means and why it is important to your child's mental health.ย ๐ Self-Esteem Summit: At the pinnacle of the pyramid lies self-esteem. Learn how, with each level of well-being addressed, your child's self-esteem flourishes, allowing them to embrace life's experiences with confidence and resilience. ย ๐ย Free PDF Guide: Elevate your understanding with Hannah's comprehensive guide, offering a step-by-step roadmap to implement the Wellbeing Pyramid in your child's life. Download the guide here - Link to Guide Here This episode encapsulates the essence of empowering your child not merely to survive separation but to soar to new heights of emotional well-being. Don't miss out on this transformative guide; download your copy today. ๐
In today's episode, Hannah delves into the emotional reality of your children not being with you all of the time when you are co-parenting. As a separated mum, she shares the profound impact of those empty nights and the struggle of adjusting to a reality different from the envisioned one she had of what motherhood would look like. Here is what she covers: ๐ The Deep Emotional Impact Of Her Children Not Being Thereย ๐ ๏ธ Constructive Coping Techniques ย ๐ Thriving Beyond Motherhood ๐ Free PDF Guide: Explore Hannah's comprehensive guide to the grief process, providing valuable insights and tools to navigate the emotional complexities of co-parenting and loss of time with your children. Link to Guide Here. If you've ever felt the weight of an empty home during co-parenting, this episode is a compassionate guide to help you navigate the emotions and transform this challenging experience into an opportunity for personal growth. ๐
Hannah unveils four crucial insights every mum needs to navigate the complexities of divorce and parental separation. ๐ Understanding Secure Attachment: Learn how to assure your child that your bond with them remains unbreakable, fostering a sense of security that is vital for their well-being. ๐ Embracing Grief: Acknowledge and support your child's natural feelings of grief, providing comfort and guidance as they navigate the complex emotions surrounding their parents separation. ๐ค Empowering Control: Discover strategies to help your child regain a sense of control amidst the changes, involving them in decisions, no matter how small, to bolster their mental health. ๐ฃ Open Dialogues: Understand the ongoing nature of a child's comprehension of separation, and learn the importance of maintaining an open dialogue to address their questions and concerns throughout their childhood. ๐ Free Guide for Mums: The 7 step guide to helping your child cope with your divorce/separation: Link to Guide Here Join Hannah in empowering your parenting journey amidst separation. Download the guide and embrace the tools to support your child's emotional well-being. ๐
๐ Empowering Transitions: Helping Your Child Move Between Homes In this insightful episode, host Hannah addresses a common challenge faced by separated parents: children struggling with transitions between homes. Drawing from her personal experience and extensive research in psychology and brain development, Hannah unveils a powerful six-step framework designed to support both you and your child through these difficult moments. ๐ Listen and Understand ๐ Empathetic Explanations ๐ค Teamwork for Transition ๐ Saying Goodbye with Certainty ๐ Consistency is Key ๐ Reflecting and Planning Together ย ๐ Free Guide to Support You To Support Your Child:ย Link to Guide Hereย ๐
๐ย Navigating Christmas When Your Children Are With Their Other Parent Join host Hannah as she reflects on the magic of spending Christmas with her children and the heart-break she will feel in not having them with her this Christmas Day. Hannah will dive into: ๐ Embracing the Quiet: Coping with Absence on Christmas ๐ Acknowledging Sadness: A Compassionate Approach To Not Having Your Children With You ๐ย Finding A Path to Healing & Coping When Your Children Aren't With You ๐ค A Heartfelt Message: You're Not Alone ย To those resonating with this emotional journey, Hannah gets it! As a separated mum herself, she acknowledges the complexities of these moments. A heartfelt reminder: you are seen, you are felt, and you've got this.๐ Link to the 7-step guide to helping your child cope with divorce/separation: Link to Guide Here Find your guide to Processing the Grief Around Your Divorce So You Can Support Your Kids To Do The Same Here!
This episode delves into a profound message inspired by a heartfelt letter I recieved from a fellow seprarted mum, who is navigating the challenges of separation, and facing the fears and dreams many of us share. In this episode: ๐ A Mother's Heart: Capturing the struggle, heartache, and unwavering hope we have for our children,ย in the midst of separation. ๐ค The Greatest Gift to Your Child: Explore the transformative power of helping your child understand their attachment to you amidst divorce. Discover why it's one of the most significant gifts you can offer for their mental health and well-being. ๐ Attachment Security: Delve into the importance of conveying to your child that their attachment to you is unwavering, unbreakable. ๐ฑ Building Mental Health Resilience: Understand how creating a sense of security in your child's attachment is a cornerstone for their mental health resilience during and after divorce. This episode is a beacon of guidance for all mothers seeking to empower their children, assuring them of the enduring nature of your love. Tune in, gain insights, and take the next step in nurturing unbreakable bonds with your child. Your child's secure attachment begins here. Catch you next week for more empowering discussions! ๐ Link to the 7-step guide to helping your child cope with divorce/separation: Link to Guide Here
Welcome, Mums! ๐๏ธ Join host Hannah in Episode 1 of "My Thriving Child" as she shares the heart of her transformative journey in supporting her chhilkdren to thrive during divorce and throughout a life of growing up with separated parents. Dive into the fears, dreams, and moments that define her path. In this episode: ๐ Late-night worries: Hannah explored the worries that kept her awake about her children, reflecting on the emotional impact of divorce. ๐ซ From survival to thriving: Experience the shift from basic hopes for children to powerful dreams of a thriving life. ๐ง Passion meets tools: Discover how Hannah's passion for psychology led to practical tools and proven theories to support her children. What's in store for you: ๐ Empowerment: Gain tools to shift your child's experience of separation. ๐ Skills: Develop insights to give your child the life you dream for them. ๐ Free Guide: Explore the link to Hannah's free guide on the seven things your child needs to thrive during and after divorce. Ready for empowerment, control, and freedom from mum guilt? Tune in now, and check the show notes for exclusive resources. Here's to thriving alongside your children! ๐ Link to the 7 step guide to helping your child cope with your divorce/separation can be found here: Link to Guide Here
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