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The Confident Parent

The Confident Parent

Hosted by: Alex Viera OTR/L

Welcome to The Confident Parent podcast where we discuss how to escape the burnout cycle and survival mode. I teach you how to build a baseline of regulation in a way that makes sense and finally understand how to...

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Tough love 02- Your thoughts are energy

Here is an audio from the R2R (Road to Regulation) course.  You are not your thoughts! What a powerful reframe.  Want to binge all the audios and courses in the R2R course? Have access to the Regulated Mamas app and...
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Tough love 01- It's not about you

A short my spiritual girlies. When your feelings and thoughts are too loud and you forget your purpose ♥️ Want to binge more audios? You have access to the courses, challenges and community in the Regulated Mamas...
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Ep 24. How to get back the present moment—within a minute!

When you are feeling scattered, brain going 1000 miles an hour, and not connected to yourself or others- you need to get back into your body! Into the here and now. This is my favorite tool to get into the present...
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Ep 23. Getting honest with my habits- How to get unstuck

If you’ve been feeling stuck or disconnected, this episode is your invitation to get honest about the habits holding you back and finally shift into alignment again. By using our basic needs we can take inventory and...
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Ep 22. Fuel Your Regulation: The Nutrition–Nervous System Connection w/ Dr. Kate Dwyer

"Blood sugar stability is nervous system stability"!  In this episode, Dr. Kate Dwyer breaks down how the foods we eat directly influence our hormones, energy, and ability to regulate our nervous system. We talk about...
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Ep 21. Choosing faith over fear- The foundation to regulation

In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really means to choose faith over fear—especially when life feels uncertain and anxiety is high. I share how faith becomes an anchor for your nervous system, helping you...
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Ep 20. What your nervous system is missing- The holistic approach

Healing isn’t one-dimensional. When we nurture every part of who we are, regulation becomes a way of life. In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to care for yourself as a whole — mentally, physically,...
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Ep 19. Release to Regulate- Letting go to make room for more

It’s time to clear what’s weighing you down, and stopping you from growth. In Release to Regulate, we dive into how releasing habits, thoughts, or control opens space for more. When we release we naturally replace it...
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Ep 18. Movement that regulates w/ Anthony Robles (personal trainer for moms)

Join me in this conversation with Anthony! He works with busy working moms and understands just how powerful it is when we prioritize our fitness journey.  We dive into the importance of resistance and heavy work for...
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Ep 16. Why did I just snap? P.S- It's not you, it's overstimulation!

Ever wonder why you go from fine to snapping in .2 seconds? In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening when you feel overwhelmed and “lose it” with your kids. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re a bad mom—it’s...
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Ep 17. My postpartum journeys (all 3!) & how I'm doing now

Getting vulnerable and sharing my journey as a mom. I am currently 8 months postpartum and so thankful for the support I have! And the nervous system work I've done the past few years.  Check out the Regulated Mamas....
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Ep 15. The power of checking-in: The habit that heals.

There is no right or wrong way to build self-awareness and slow down, but it's absolutely necessary! Here I give you 4 simple ways to connect with yourself, and it only takes 1-2 minutes. Dysregulation is a result of...
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