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#7.2 | Parenting Is Hard: Softening Your Inner Critic When Things Go Wrong - Debrief on Wendy O’Leary

#7.2 | Parenting Is Hard: Softening Your Inner Critic When Things Go Wrong - Debrief on Wendy O’Leary

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THE CONVERSATION Do you find yourself losing your temper, only to feel immediate guilt and wonder what kind of parent you are? You're far from alone. In this debrief following our chat with Wendy O’Leary, we explore what self-compassion actually looks like when real-life parenting gets messy, emotional, and overwhelming. From dealing with the loud inner critic to navigating those moments when everyone is dysregulated, we break down simple, practical tools—like the grounding 'seat and feet' exercise—to help you reset in the heat of the moment. It isn't about being a perfect parent; it's about being a human one, taking a breath, and learning to ride the bigger waves together. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and discover how offering yourself a little warmth can transform the way you connect with your children. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Inner Voice Leaks: Children absorb non-verbal cues and emotional tone, making a parent's self-directed kindness the foundation for a child's own inner voice. Grounding Regulates: Simple physical anchors, like focusing on 'seat and feet', help pull the mind out of stress and restore calm during chaotic moments. Self-Compassion Builds Capacity: Tending to emotional distress with warmth increases resilience, allowing families to ride out larger life challenges. Parenting Needs No Fixer: Softening, pausing, and witnessing a child's pain is often far more powerful than rushing in to fix the problem immediately. Validation Softens Reactivity: Simple phrases like "Of course you feel that way" instantly break negative cycles and validate hard emotions. QUOTES "Your voice today becomes their voice tomorrow." "Learning to relate to ourselves in a kind and compassionate way, especially when things are difficult." "Giving our mind a job to do is such a really valuable thing, especially when we're in a heightened state." "With self-compassion, you can ride bigger waves." "Children don't need perfect parents. They need parents who are willing to be fully human." EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome back to the lounge 03:15 - Bringing expert insights into real family life 10:48 - Taming the loud inner critic 18:53 - Grounding yourself with 'Seat and Feet' 24:35 - Riding the bigger waves of parenting 32:54 - The power of 'Of Course, Honey' 36:28 - Connection through play and curious chats TAKE THE SELF-TALK QUIZ https://bit.ly/RKMSelfTalk LINK TO THE INTERVIEW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XFuo8QFk1E7UMlapBC1g8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/6-1-wendy-oleary-self-compassion-vs-self-esteem-what/id6783327960?i=1000785357116 YouTube Podcasts: https://youtu.be/GEwik5UNt4I HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS https://RaisingKindMindsPodcast.com https://KindMindAcademy.com https://TheBoosterWay.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/KathrynLovewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/LizWalker8 CONNECT WITH RKM ON SOCIALS https://www.facebook.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.instagram.com/RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@RaisingKindMindsPodcast HOST BIOS Kathryn Lovewell is the founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker and best-selling author specialising in Self-Compassion. A Senior Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher and creator of The Booster Way®, she has spent over a decade helping adults, families, and educators transform self-criticism into confidence and self-trust. Kathryn blends science, storytelling, and humour to make personal growth relatable, and accessible. She’s real, she’s been there, and she’s passionate about helping people stop beating themselves up and start living happier, kinder lives. Grounded, heartfelt, and a little mischievous, Kathryn believes laughter and compassion are equally powerful medicine. Liz Walker is the co-founder of Kind Mind Academy and co-host of Raising Kind Minds. Known for her warmth, humour, and emotional intelligence, Liz brings genuine humanity to every conversation. With decades of experience in business, personal development and client care, she pairs practical wisdom with deep compassion. Liz doesn’t do hype; she believes real change begins with honesty, kindness, and a good laugh at ourselves now and then. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, safe, and supported as they learn to lead their lives with more self-belief and joy. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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