Are you caught in a cycle of anxiety that feels impossible to break? In this episode, conscious parenting coach Jennifer Witten dives deep into the roots of anxiety, exploring how generational trauma can impact our parenting styles. Discover how somatic and IFS therapy can help you unravel the emotional patterns passed down through generations. Learn practical tools to manage your own anxiety, create a calmer home environment, and break the cycle for your children. It's time to reclaim your peace and build a stronger, more resilient family.

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What Teen Parents Need To Know

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30 min Guided Breathwork Session

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Our favorite quotable moments:

“A lot of us don't understand that our nervous system is at an anxious level all the time.” - Jennifer Witten

“Most of the time it is us mothers who pass down this sense of anxiety.” - Jennifer Witten

“IFS really helps us to learn not to try to avoid these parts; not to control these parts or manage them.” - Jennifer Witten

“We have to learn how to become friends with the anxiety and body. Let the anxiety have its moment.” - Jennifer Witten

“[Anxiety] is just an emotion that she’s having. I understand it. I have it, too. Have great compassion, but not be scared of it and allow your children to express it.” - Jennifer Witten

Resources:

Website - Jennifer Witten

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Dr Shefali’s Website

About Your Host: Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.

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