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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
ADHD
Motherhood
Attachment Theory
Family Dynamics
Communication
Parenting Challenges
Resilience
Anxiety

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

How do we raise emotionally healthy children in a world of social media, AI, constant comparison, and endless digital stimulation?

This week I'm joined by Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting... more

Why do Japanese children confidently run errands alone, navigate public transportation, and show remarkable consideration for others from such a young age?

In this episode, Hunter talks with Lisa Katayama, author of The Japanese Way of Parenting, ab... more

In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with child and adolescent mental health clinician, educator, and award-winning author Anna Housley Juster, PhD, LICSW, about helping children build emotional resilience through c... more

When your child gets sick, it’s easy to spiral—Googling symptoms at 2am, worrying about fevers, and wondering if you’re missing something serious.

In this reassuring and eye-opening episode, Dr. Diane Arnaout—board-certified pediatrician, mom of two... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Shefali
Clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement
Conscious Parenting Movement
Episode: Dr. Shefali: What Today's Boys and Girls Really Need From Parents
Lisa Katayama
Author of The Japanese Way of Parenting
Author, Journalist
Episode: What Japanese Parents Know About Raising Independent Kids - Lisa Katayama
Anna Housley Juster
PhD, child and adolescent mental health clinician, early childhood education consultant, and award-winning author
Book: The Best Good Thing to Support Parents
Episode: Why Validation Isn't Enough: Helping Kids Reframe Big Feelings - Anna Housley Juster
Diane Arnaout
Board-certified pediatrician, fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, author
Private practice in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Ask A Pediatrician: The Truth About Fevers, Antibiotics & Vaccines - Dr. Diane Arnaout
Emily Horn
Authorized dharma teacher; mindfulness teacher; mom of a four-and-a-half-year-old
Spirit Rock Meditation Center; Insight Meditation Society
Episode: Become a Stable Center of Peace - Oren Sofer & Emily Horn
Dr. Kat
Clinical Psychologist, perinatal mental health specialist
Unspecified
Episode: The Mental Health Side of Motherhood - Dr. Kat
Kira Willey
Award-winning children's music artist, author, mindfulness expert
Independent artist / author
Episode: Music, Movement, and Mindfulness Help Kids Regulate Big Feelings - Kira Willey
Dr. Gila
Certified parenting coach, psychologist, and neuropsychologist; host of Single Parenting With Connection, Not Perfection Podcast
Independent psychologist/coach
Episode: When You're Parenting Solo - Dr. Gila
Helen Zoe Veit
Associate Professor of History at Michigan State University, author of Picky
Michigan State University
Episode: Are We Raising Picky Eaters? - Helen Veit

Hosts

Hunter Clarke-Fields
Host of Mindful Mama Podcast, mindfulness teacher, author of Raising Good Humans
Brenda Zane
Host of HopeStream / Hopestream Podcast, addiction and teen substance use expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 639 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 States5 months 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 Statesa year 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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Insightful, practical mindfulness for parenting. Helpful and grounded tips for daily life.
Listeners appreciate the compassionate approach and actionable tools for difficult moments.
Some feedback notes strong alignment with mindful parenting may feel prescriptive to some.

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Dr. Shefali: What Today's Boys and Girls Really Need From Parents
Q: How can parents help boys channel energy without shaming them for their wildness?
Redirect energy with physical outlets (run, burpees, outdoor play), acknowledge their wild energy as a natural part of masculinity, and stay emotionally present to guide rather than punish.
Dr. Shefali: What Today's Boys and Girls Really Need From Parents
Q: So what does a conscious boundary look like in a real-life conflict when anger is involved?
Set a clear limit, remove triggers (like Wi-Fi or space), and then rebuild connection through calm, tangible activities and agreements that restore safety and accountability.
Why Validation Isn't Enough: Helping Kids Reframe Big Feelings - Anna Housley Juster
Q: What inspired you to write that book and focus on this approach for families?
Anna explains that her work shifted from pure anxiety neuroscience to a practical, balanced method that helps kids learn to change thoughts and feelings together—acknowledging all emotions while guiding toward constructive actions.
Music, Movement, and Mindfulness Help Kids Regulate Big Feelings - Kira Willey
Q: How do you handle transitions in a busy family life?
Connect first, meet the energy where it is, then guide it with a sequence of activities that starts high-energy and gradually slows down, using movement and music to lead toward calm.
How To Be Happier - Gretchen Rubin
Q: What were some of the habits you changed that were hardest, and how did you change them?
Rubin describes her book Better Than Before's 21 strategies, her own experience with quitting sugar, and how recognizing her own tendency helped tailor approaches to habit change.

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2. Lisa Katayama
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4. Diane Arnaout
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