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Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids

Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach
Parenting
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For cycle-breaking parents who still face battles at bedtime and beyond, Sustainable Parenting teaches tools that actually change behavior when gentle parenting doesn't work.

If your 6-year-old ignores you, your toddler screams over a broken banana, and bedtime still ends in tears—it’s not you, it’s the gentle parenting advice that’s failing you.

Research shows 1 in 3 parents who try gentle parent... more

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Recent Guests

Rachael Votaw Ochoa
Trauma-informed marriage and family therapist, podcast host at Apricot Oak
Apricot Oak
Episode: Self-Regulation Tools with Rachel Votaw Ochoa, LMFT
Adam Thorne
Mental health therapist in Bozeman, coach, and group facilitator
Forge Mental Health
Episode: Adam Thorne - Male Therapist, Shares How the "Angry Dad" Might be Masking Fear
Jon Gustin
The Tired Dad, author and advocate for vulnerable fatherhood
The Tired Dad brand/book
Episode: Jon Gustin, The "Tired Dad" - Solutions to Fatherhood Burnout and Loneliness
Joshua Becker
Writer, creator, entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist, and founder of The Hope Effect
Becoming Minimalist
Episode: A Minimalism Parenting Discussion with Joshua Becker on Calm, Simplified Family Life
Karen Winter
Certified pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Winter Slumber
Winter Slumber
Episode: How to get Kids to Sleep in Their Own Beds, Even if They Beg You to Stay | Karen Winter
Matthew Wellington
Registered Behavior Analyst and Founder of Sleep Behaviourally
Sleep Behaviourally
Episode: 5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes | Matthew Wellington
Rachael Maher
Couples therapist, EFT specialist, and founder of Little Bear Counseling
Little Bear Counseling
Episode: How to Parent as a Team When You Don’t See Eye to Eye | Rachael Maher
Johanna Bertken
Student Assistance Coordinator and school psychologist leading efforts on cell phone use and mental health
Bozeman School District
Episode: The Hidden Link Between Phones and Your Child’s Mood Swings | Joanna Bertken
Christina McKinney
Elementary Montessori educator
Episode: Is Montessori Elementary Right for Your Child? What Parents Need to Know | Kristina McKinney

Host

Flora McCormick
Host of Sustainable Parenting; licensed therapist and parenting coach

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Easily digestible and practical help

    Flora’s guidance is brief enough to be easily learned in a short period of time so you can start working on it at home. It has transformed our family life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sk8Skier
    United States4 months ago
  • Tools for every state, stage and situation

    Flora supports parenting from all angles and with a broad variety of tools. I’ve seen so much progress in myself and my kids during the time I’ve been following and working with Flora. There are solutions for every parent here and hope for what ever they are struggling with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bevgembr
    United States5 months ago
  • What every parent needs

    Flora’s Sustainable Parenting podcast is such a breath of fresh air for parents who crave practical, loving guidance without all the fluff. I love how she balances warmth and empathy with firm, no-nonsense strategies that actually work. In a world where parents are often encouraged to be either too strict or too lenient, Flora models the perfect blend of connection and confidence. Her episodes are short, impactful, and always leave me feeling both grounded and empowered as a parent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinterSlumber
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you!

    This podcast made me feel seen and finally be confident in my parenting boundaries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajbsche
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    You provide such helpful and realistic tips - I really appreciate it and the work you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fbsushsk
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes the short episodes deliver real-world strategies that reduce stress and power struggles.
Listeners praise actionable, concise tips that fit into busy schedules.
Many cite the host's practical, compassionate approach as supportive and relatable.

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Self-Regulation Tools with Rachel Votaw Ochoa, LMFT
Q: How can a parent practically start implementing regulation tools today without needing years of therapy?
Begin with simple, repeatable breathing routines and gentle body checks (hand on chest or abdomen), then gradually incorporate naming emotions and short pauses before responding to a trigger.
Self-Regulation Tools with Rachel Votaw Ochoa, LMFT
Q: What's the in-the-moment solution when I feel overwhelmed or trauma feels heavy with ongoing parenting responsibilities?
The guest emphasizes noticing bodily signals, using diaphragmatic breathing with a longer exhale, and labeling the emotion to create distance, which helps reframe the moment and prevent escalation.
Jon Gustin, The "Tired Dad" - Solutions to Fatherhood Burnout and Loneliness
Q: And tell us about your own journey and how it changed your perspective on how men cope with pressure?
He shares his personal shift from hiding emotions to embracing vulnerability, aided by his wife's emotional intelligence, his own sobriety journey, and a realization that many dads struggle with similar pressures and loneliness.
Jon Gustin, The "Tired Dad" - Solutions to Fatherhood Burnout and Loneliness
Q: Tell me a bit about where this book came from. What was your inspiration?
The guest describes a mission to bring dads into the parenting conversation, normalize struggles, and offer a practical, vulnerability-centered path that resonates with both fathers and mothers seeking authentic guidance.
5 Pillars for Peaceful Bedtimes | Matthew Wellington
Q: What should parents know about managing their child's bedtime behaviors?
Minimizing some of those sleep-interfering behaviors is crucial, and understanding the function of those behaviors can help in managing them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Parenting

What is Sustainable Parenting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sustainable Parenting delivers concise, actionable guidance for cycle-breaking parents who want firm boundaries without shaming. Across episodes, the show combines gentle, empathetic coaching with concrete tools—from structured planning and family meetings to specific discourse frameworks and behavior-change strategies—that aim to reduce power struggles and build respectful, confident kids. Listeners can expect practical experiments, real-life coaching anecdotes, and repeatable methods designed to work in busy family life, including bedtime, routines, and technology boundaries. A standout trait is the emphasis on sustainable, non-punitive discipline that still achieves measurable behavior change, making it likely to appeal to parents seekin... more

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Recent guests on Sustainable Parenting include:

1. Rachael Votaw Ochoa
2. Adam Thorne
3. Jon Gustin
4. Joshua Becker
5. Karen Winter
6. Matthew Wellington
7. Rachael Maher
8. Johanna Bertken

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