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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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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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Ep 14. There's different types of rest?? Yes, 7 of them.

Every woman should know this! It's life changing. Incorporating these types of rest ties into your basic needs, completing the stress cycle and caring for all parts of you with a holistic approach (Mental, emotional,...
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Ep.13 Keep it simple! Your 6 basic needs for nervous system regulation.

This is how you end the chronic stress and prevent burnout! Let's keep it simple. Meeting your basic needs will help you regulate in the moment and set your nervous system up for success. Do this consistently and you...
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Ep 12. Simple tips for tough times: How to survive while in survival mode.

Life happens and tough times are inevitable. Whether its a natural disaster, moving, starting a new job, having a baby or losing a loved one. It's important to remember: This is temporary! So how do we get through a...
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Ep 10. Part 1- Why am I stressed all the time? Understanding chronic stress.

An in depth look at stress and the stress cycle. If you are a busy women and struggle to slow down and rest, you are dealing with chronic stress. In this part 1 episode you will learn what chronic stress feels like...
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Ep 11. Part 2- This is how you end the stress, for good! Understanding the stress cycle.

In this part 2 episode you will know how to end the stress by understanding the stress cycle and simple ways to get your nervous system back to balance (aka a regulated state).  Life starts with a regulated nervous...
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Ep 9. From survival mode to thriving: Becoming a present parent w/ Allison FNP-BC

Come listen to this conversation between 2 coaches. We share how we both got out of survival mode and started healing and showing up for ourselves and our kids. Allison is a nurse practitioner who is an expert on...
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Ep 8. Overstimulation explained: Simple ways to help yourself as a mother w/ Bethany OT

Overstimulation is constant when you have children. If not addressed you will be in a state of stress (aka chronic fight/flight mode). In this episode Bethany and I (both experienced OTs who work with moms) will teach...
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Ep 7. Rise and regulate: Your new 3 minute morning routine.

The first 30 minutes of your day are the most important. This morning routine for busy women will set you up for success. Your nervous system depends on these morning habits for regulation. Want more support? Here is...
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Ep 5. Beyond fight or flight: A dive into your nervous system states.

Did you know your current mental state is reflected by the state your nervous system is in? This episode explains how and why your nervous system moves in and out of these different states using the polyvagal theory....
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Ep 6. What is the stress cycle? A basic overview.

Stress stays in the body until you release it. This is great news. It means we don't have to be chronically stressed and can release stress. When you are in a high state of stress you are in fight/flight mode. In this...
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Ep 1. How to master your emotions: Why you need to regulate your big feelings and how (part 1)

Learning to effectively manage your emotions is essential to having a regulated nervous system. It's a dance between not suppressing our feelings and not being consumed by then. This episode will explain everything...
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