Marsupial Mama

Tap into this philosophical and spiritual conversation I had with Marco Colasacco. Marco is married to Dalia, they have 3 kids in the alternative school Acton Academy, he is a successful Real estate investor as the founder of the Colasacco real estate group.We talked about the flaws of our current education system, the fact that it takes away our kid's freedom to think, to create, to make mistakes, and to just be. We discussed different concepts such as what it takes to defy the system, take control over our life, delay gratifications, adopt a growth mindset, what failure is, and trust our kids to find their path. 

Mother’s Day is around the corner and I thought it’s a great time to remind us all of the importance of self-care- not only on Mother’s Day but EVERY DAY. That is why I invited Anna Trefel who is a Health Coach that specializes in transformational coaching and low-tox living.In this conversation, we talked about the importance of changing our mindset about self-care.For many moms, the thought of self-care evokes thoughts of vanity and selfishness. Many of us walk around in the world feeling guilty if we prioritize ourselves, if we go out with friends and leave the kids at night time, if we go on a vacation only with our spouse or if we set a boundary around our time to meditate, take a walk, practice yoga, or exercise. Anna said a sentence that stood out to me in the interview: We are all willing to die for our kids, But are we willing to LIVE for them?Take that in for a second!The shift we want to make is adopting a new belief that I as a mother am Worthy of taking care of myself! I am the foundation of my house! And that foundation needs to be strong and stable so I can hold all my family's needs. I come first!I always say, and I want to repeat this now, our kids will become who we ARE! Whatever we wish for them, however, we want them to be in this world we have to be ourselves!If we want our girls to become powerful women that know their boundaries and put themselves first we have to be that mother to them.If we want our boys to respect their woman, support her in taking care of her needs, and also know that their needs matter and they need to prioritize themselves then we need to model that to them.We are not doing anyone good by neglecting ourselves!It’s our responsibility as parents and as leaders of our families to put ourselves first and take care of ourselves!Here are all the links mentioned in the episode:Anna Trefel - Clean Living Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annatrefelClean Organic Living Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200279547370143Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clean.healthylivingWebsite: www.cleanlivingcoaching.com. Book a 15 minute complimentary discovery call.Nontoxic personal care and cleaning products (15% off your first order): www.purehaven.com/cleanlivingRecommended Superfoods such as wild Sea Moss, Elderberry Elixirs, and Real Raw Kombuchas ($5 off for first time customers with code FIVEOFF): www.crunchysisters.comHemp Flower Extracts to support body’s homeostasis (USDA Organic CBD) $10 off your first order: https://vitality.greencompassglobal.com/share/579326

Every time my kids finish their martial arts class with their exceptional teacher, Dante, they come away not just with improved skills but with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Dante's classes are a blend of mindfulness, mentorship, and of course, martial arts. His unique approach touches the souls of his students, leaving them enriched and empowered long after the class ends. I reached out to Dante because I really wanted to understand his approach in teaching martial arts and I thought it would also be great to share this with all you listeners! So today you will have the conversation I had with him!In this conversation, we talked about power and discipline which are both very misunderstood in our society.We attach a positive or negative meaning to power when actually power is just is. Power can definitely be corrupted if not utilized properly, but when we master our power we become the most powerful beings. Martial arts emphasizes discipline and how with discipline we can achieve our biggest hopes and dreams! Discipline also applies to our thoughts because when we gain control over our thoughts and become mindful then we can have a real impact on others and the world around us.Dante Howell has been building relationships and communities for twenty years. He’s a father, entrepreneur, decorated Martial Arts practitioner, and international mentor/speaker serving youth & adults. He hosts coaching sessions for families, individuals, & professionals. He also serves as a consultant/advisor in various capacities. He carries deep compassion and endeavors to continually walk alongside individuals & communities to assist in repairing unity, and integration; with the hope of seeing wholesome & thriving families. In 2022, Dante co-founded Project DNA Inc. with the hope that all will have an opportunity to heal and be empowered to function "imperfectly perfect" in the human experience.

In this episode, join me as I delve into three personal anecdotes from my journey as a parent. Two of these stories highlight moments I consider successful, where I was able to provide nurturing support that fostered my children's resilience. However, I also candidly share a challenging experience where my own exhaustion left me unable to offer the support my child needed to overcome their struggles. Tune in as I reflect on these experiences and the lessons they impart on the complexities of parenting.If you haven't yet, grab your free Raising Resilient Kids guide at : https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilience

Grab your free guide- Raising Resilient Kids here: alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilienceAida Mysan, Aida is a trauma-informed somatic and psychedelic practitioner, she helps people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm or are dealing with difficult feelings and relationship issues, creative blocks,  life transitions and unresolved grief, stress, and trauma.She is trained in multiple trauma-healing modalities and is currently pursuing post-graduate clinical education. She also has extensive experience and training in using psychedelics for healing and spiritual growth where she brings 25+ years of spiritual practices into her work, guided through formal yoga, mindfulness, and meditation training.In this interview, Aida shares what somatic experiencing is, what resilience means, how we can cultivate a bigger capacity to endure stressful situations, how we can nurture resilience in our kids, what to do with anger, and how to express aggression in a healthy way.Find aida here: https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioner/aida-mysan/Aida's email: souldelic@icloud.com

Grab your free Raising Resilient Kids Guide here: https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilienceThe mind-body connection is obvious to us, we know that our thoughts impact our body directly!But the part that we are learning more and more about these days is the power of our body in and of itself.We are mammals, we are part of nature, and we have innate wisdom running through our veins, it’s the one thing that is undeniable.Parenting trends will come and go, and as science advances we will learn more and more about our human nature but the wisest resource is not in the books but actually within us. What we want to do is learn to listen to it. The way that we do it is by connecting to our bodies.In this episode I interviewed Leah LaHue, We talked about the connection to our bodies, about birth as the first place where we can tap into our infinite power within, and then take that experience into our parenting, we discussed how we raise our kids to be connected from the get-go to their own inner knowledge so they can find their own purpose in life and curve their path!Find Leah on Instagram @liberatingmotherhood and her podcast on apple and spotify.  www.liberatingmotherhood.com (coming soon)

Homaya is a highly attuned international spiritual leader, master teacher, and paramount healer, known for bringing together ancient wisdom with innovative contemporary modalities.Effortlessly, she activates a transformative sacred space filled with advanced luminous codes  facilitating profound shifts in consciousness.In this episode, we talked about how our relationship with our children has the ability to change the world. We can resist society’s push to create obedient people who serve the system and are obsessed with outside achievement by connecting to the world that lies beneath, the world that is perceived through our subtle senses. Humans are born with a capacity to connect fully and we learn to perceive the disconnection as we grow up but we all are born with the innate gift of living a life of connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us.Tuning into our inner child is the way to connect deeply with our child. Our inner work IS the work of parenting, our relationship with our children will be the reflection of the relationship we have with our kids!To connect with Homaya:Website   www.homaya.orgCurrent offerings https://homaya-amar.mykajabi.com/linksIG Homaya  -   https://Instagram.com/homayaFB profile Homaya -  https://www.facebook.com/homaya.amarGrab your free Guide to Raising Resilient Kids here:https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilience

The Village Electric, an alternative school, emphasizes the importance of individualized progression, and nurturing each child's curiosity and genius. It brings just the right balance between structure and freedom while valuing social-emotional development over age-based grouping. In this episode, I interview Ben Ashfield, who is the co-founder of the school together with his wife Tammy, in this conversation, we dived into the core principles that shape alternative education in the village electric.For more information and to sign up for the virtual info session "Is your child a genius?" on Thursday March 21 at 8pm EST- visit- https://www.thevillageelectric.com/Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thevillageelectric/And on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheVillageElectricJoin Efrat for the free workshop- "Forming an Unbreakable Bond with Our Kids" on March 25th, 8:30 pm EST- https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/bond