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Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More

Hunter Clarke-Fields
Parenting
Mindfulness
Child Development
Emotional Regulation
Parenting Strategies
Mindful Parenting
Mental Health
Screen Time
Self-Care
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Compassion
Community Support
Motherhood
ADHD
Attachment Theory
Family Dynamics
Communication
Parenting Challenges
Resilience
Emotional Well-Being

How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded? Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the ... more

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Latest Episodes

What happens when we stop hovering and start trusting our kids a little more?

In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter talks with Lenore Skenazy — president of Let Grow and author of Free-Range Kids — about why childhood independence is b... more

What’s really happening in your child’s brain when screens, sugar, or shows feel impossible to take away?

In this powerful and grounding conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD—author of Dopamine Kids and Hunt, Gather,... more

What if the hardest parts of your parenting journey could become the very thing that helps other families heal?

In this heartfelt mini-episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields shares the vision behind the Mindful Parenting Teacher Certification — a transformat... more

Small humans can have some BIG emotions! How do we navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance and actually raise emotionally intelligent kids? Alyssa Blask Campbell returns to the Mindful Mama Podcast to discuss her new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotion... more

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Recent Guests

Michaeleen Doucleff
PhD, NPR Science Desk contributor; New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent, and Dopamine Kids
NPR / New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Breaking the Dopamine Cycle - Michaeleen Doucleff
Julie Lithcott-Haims
Author of How to Raise an Adult
Author, Speaker
Episode: How To Raise An Adult - Julie Lithcott-Haims
Christopher Willard
Clinical psychologist, author of 21 books, Harvard Medical School faculty
Harvard Medical School; Willard Lab
Episode: MPI: The Screentime Struggle (from live)
Sarah Rosensweet
Certified peaceful parenting coach and host of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast
Peaceful Parenting Podcast
Episode: The Real Reason Siblings Fight (and How Parents Can Heal It) - Sarah Rosensweet
Adam Lane Smith
Attachment Specialist
Self-employed (adamlanesmith.com)
Episode: How to Raise Secure Kids (Even If You Didn’t Grow Up Secure) - Adam Lane Smith
Dr. Lisa DeMore
Psychologist, mom, author; co-host of the Ask Lisa Podcast
Ask Lisa Podcast
Episode: Mindfulness Is the Secret Parental Superpower - Hunter Clarke-Fields
Angele Close
Clinical psychologist and author
Author of Unburdening Motherhood
Episode: There Are No Bad Parts: A Kinder Way Through Motherhood - Dr. Angele Close
Bethany Bilodeau
Dr. B, behavioral expert and psychologist
The Behaviour Bootcamp
Episode: [Parenting Challenging Kids Series] Stop Behavior That Makes You Crazy - Bethany Bilodeau
Dr. Ross Greene
Clinical psychologist, originator of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Lives in Balance; Harvard Medical School faculty
Episode: [Parenting Challenging Kids Series] How To Solve Behavior Problems - Dr. Ross Greene

Host

Hunter Clarke-Fields
Host and mindfulness-focused parenting educator guiding conversations on mindful parenting, emotion regulation, and family wellbeing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 633 ratings
  • real parenting talk!

    Such an insightful conversation on what secure attachment actually looks like in everyday parenting, especially in the moments when things don’t go perfectly. Really enjoyed listening to this discussion and the way it reframed attachment around repair, presence, and regulation rather than perfection, offering a reassuring reminder that growth as a parent is often shaped in those small, imperfect moments that still find their way back to connection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burruss
    United States20 days ago
  • Stop pushing the other podcast

    I like the mindful mama podcast but I do not like the Jay Shetty one. Please stop pushing it when you push yours. I tolerated it for months at this point because I thought it was a temporary thing. I will unsubscribe if this doesn’t stop by the end of November 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    spratrat
    United States7 months ago
  • My most recommended podcast!

    Hunter’s work was instrumental in my early parenting years. I found her course and meditation through this podcast, and then her book! I now have a tween and continue to benefit from her research and guests on the podcast. I am always sharing episodes with friends and family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OurMindfulTribe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great advice

    Great advice always. I love these podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momof3!!!3!!!
    Canadaa year ago
  • So much knowledge!

    I gathered so much knowledge from these podcast! Thank you so much, Hunter, I am very grateful for all your hard work🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a healthy butterfly
    Irelanda year ago

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Many value the blend of neuroscience and real-life stories
Listeners praise practical, compassionate tactics for parenting
Fans note episodes as a reliable source of calm, actionable advice

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Breaking the Dopamine Cycle - Michaeleen Doucleff
Q: What is the core misunderstanding about dopamine in kids' daily use of screens?
Dopamine drives desire and motivation, not just pleasure, so kids often chase the next hit of stimulation without true satisfaction; understanding this allows parents to shift from deprivation to offering meaningful alternatives.
How To Raise An Adult - Julie Lithcott-Haims
Q: Why do you emphasize chores and unstructured time as core parts of healthy development?
Chores and unstructured time teach obligation, resilience, problem-solving, and self-regulation. They foster a sense of belonging to something bigger than oneself and help children build a durable work ethic and autonomy that supports success in adulthood.
How To Raise An Adult - Julie Lithcott-Haims
Q: What is the four-step method for teaching kids skills?
The method starts with doing the task for the child, then doing it with them, then watching them do it, and finally allowing them to do it independently, gradually transferring responsibility so they can fend for themselves.
How To Raise An Adult - Julie Lithcott-Haims
Q: Can you tell the listener how you started to notice the problem as you see it in How to Raise an Adult?
Julie explains how, as Stanford's freshman dean, she observed parents who lingered in their kids' college lives, increasingly intervening in day-to-day decisions. Over time she realized this helicopter parenting was shaping students to rely on others rather than developing agency, a trend that inspired her to write the book and advocate for fostering independence from a young age.
How to Raise Secure Kids (Even If You Didn’t Grow Up Secure) - Adam Lane Smith
Q: What is the most important mindset shift for parents aiming to improve?
The most important shift is accepting that perfect parenting is impossible and focusing on building a self-correcting family system where conflicts can be acknowledged, repaired, and learned from, with a calm, regulated nervous system guiding responses.

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This show centers on practical, compassionate mindful parenting strategies for handling big emotions, tantrums, and daily family life. Episodes frequently explore how to regulate the nervous system, set healthy boundaries around screen time, and foster independence and resilience in kids, often featuring expert guests who illuminate attachment, mindfulness, and relationship dynamics within families. A standout pattern is blending science-backed insights with actionable steps for parents, including tools for co-regulation, one-on-one time with children, and strategies to reduce parent stress while supporting children's social-emotional growth. The host often weaves in personal anecdotes and guest expertise to normalize parenting challenges a... more

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2. Julie Lithcott-Haims
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