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Parenthood and maintaining a healthy relationship are ambitious endeavors. Being fully aware, you armed yourself with all the latest books, articles, podcasts, and resources, committed to being present and strong for your family. Yet, despite embracing every piece of advice and strategy in your search for reassurance, there are times you find yourself wondering why the harmony, connection, and closeness you envisioned seem out of reach. If this rings true, let me tell you: it’s not you! It’s what they didn’t tell you. The parenting guidance and strategies we read online lack depth. They hardly ever address the transition into parenthood and the profound impact this has on our identity, partnerships, and ability to show up as the parent we wish to be for our children. But guess what? We’re about to turn that around. Hi there, I’m Markella Kaplani. A clinical-counseling psychologist, a parenthood and relationship Coach, a matrescence coach and facilitator, a former special educator, and a parent myself. In my 15+ years in counseling and coaching, I know this to be true: once a parent is truly supported, not only through being given techniques to overcome parenting challenges, but on a personal and relational level, then the entire family can thrive. So, welcome to the Parenthood and Relationship Podcast! Here, we learn to grow individually, normalizing and validating the processes of matrescence and patrescence (i.e. struggling with identity, mom guilt, dad guilt, postpartum rage, work-life balance, etc). We also grow together by unraveling how parenthood affects marriage and what stands in the way of following the actionable parenting strategies that we know are helpful. So, if you’re feeling ready, let me hold your hand while we tackle intriguing, yet difficult topics, with compassion and curiosity. Interested to know more? - Reach out via email at info@markellakaplani.com with your questions, and - Visit www.markellakaplani.com to access FREE resources and check out ways to work with me personally. Let’s do this! --- 🔎 Is Parenthood Making or Breaking Your Relationship? FIND OUT NOW! https://www.markellakaplani.com/couplesquiz 🖥 Reconcile the ’old’ identity with the ’new’ Grab your FREE Matrescence Mini-Course https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries 👥 Join our Circle: www.facebook.com/groups/parenthoodandrelationship/ 🤝 Would you like a more personalized touch? I can offer Parenthood and Relationship Coaching. info@markellakaplani.com www.markellakaplani.com Book an introductory session to explore our chemistry and whether I am the right fit for you: http://tidycal.com/markellakaplani/intro-session
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Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Parenthood isn’t just about raising kids – it’s about rewriting your relationship with yourself.
In this transformative episode, we explore how gentle parenting starts from within.
If you’ve ever wondered why staying calm with your kids feels impossible some days, the answer lies in your inner critic.
Together, we uncover how your past parenting experiences shape the way you treat yourself – and how that impacts your children.
Through heartfelt stories and actionable steps, this episode dives deep into:
- The secret connection between self-compassion and parenting success.
- Why your inner child resists change – and how to heal it.
- Practical tools to reframe self-criticism into growth.
By the end, you’ll understand why parenting isn’t just about doing more – it’s about healing yourself to create the family culture you dream of.
TimeStamps
00:00 Welcome to Season Two!
01:29 The Power of Gentle Parenting
07:23 Understanding Self-Criticism
12:51 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Criticism
34:18 Practical Steps for Self-Compassion
47:36 Final Thoughts and Weekly Challenge
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Markella Kaplani, M.A.
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