Robot Unicorn

Robot Unicorn Trailer Bonus Episode 20 Season 1

Why Does Childhood Trauma Impact Your Parenting? With Dr. Cotler

Why Does Childhood Trauma Impact Your Parenting? With Dr. CotlerWhy Does Childhood Trauma Impact Your Parenting? With Dr. Cotler

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In this insightful episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Tanya Cotler joins Jess and Scott to explore the complexities of intergenerational trauma and cycle-breaking in parenting. Dr. Cotler shares her expertise on how childhood experiences shape our parenting, the importance of curiosity and compassion in understanding our triggers, and practical ways to build self-awareness and cope with parenting challenges.

Listeners will gain valuable insights on:

* How our bodies hold onto past traumas and how they can resurface in parenting
* The concept of "repair mapping" to reflect on difficult parenting moments
* Finding a balance between productivity and mindful pauses as a parent
* Reframing children's challenging behaviours as opportunities for growth

This deep and honest conversation offers both professional wisdom and personal examples to help parents navigate their own healing journeys while raising emotionally healthy children. It is a must-listen for anyone looking to break generational cycles and create more connected relationships with their kids.

Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/] using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/solving-bedtime-battles/].

Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin [https://thepodcabin.com/]

Artwork by Wallflower Studio [https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/]

Production by Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/]

Show Notes

In this insightful episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Tanya Cotler joins Jess and Scott to explore the complexities of intergenerational trauma and cycle-breaking in parenting. Dr. Cotler shares her expertise on how childhood experiences shape our parenting, the importance of curiosity and compassion in understanding our triggers, and practical ways to build self-awareness and cope with parenting challenges.

Listeners will gain valuable insights on:

  • How our bodies hold onto past traumas and how they can resurface in parenting
  • The concept of "repair mapping" to reflect on difficult parenting moments
  • Finding a balance between productivity and mindful pauses as a parent
  • Reframing children's challenging behaviours as opportunities for growth

This deep and honest conversation offers both professional wisdom and personal examples to help parents navigate their own healing journeys while raising emotionally healthy children. It is a must-listen for anyone looking to break generational cycles and create more connected relationships with their kids.

Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here.

Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First


Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here.

Creators & Guests

JV
Host
Jess VanderWier
Co-Founder and CEO of Nurtured First
SV
Host
Scott VanderWier
Co-Founder and COO of Nurtured First

What is Robot Unicorn?

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures.

In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss.

We are glad you are here.

PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.