Parenting Outside the Box | Vikram Kolmannskog on Alternative Family Structures, Gestalt Therapy
About this episode
Vikram Kolmannskog discusses mindful parenting and the principles of Gestalt therapy in relation to family life.
The word “mindfulness” gets thrown around a lot... But have you ever taken the time to consider what it really means to parent mindfully? Or how embracing all of your emotions—even the tough ones—can transform your family life? Gestalt Therapist, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and father of one, Vikram Kolmannskog, joins us to share wisdom from his upcoming book, "Reflections on Parenting From a Gestalt Therapist Father: Life With Leo." Vikram shares about his own alternative family structure, the importance of embracing emotional honesty, making space for playfulness, and how the principles of Gestalt therapy can help us raise confident, empathetic kids.
More episodes of Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)
- How To Thrive As Parents AND Partners | Therapist Eli Weinstein on Teamwork, Communication, Avoiding Resentment
- Rewind Episode | Author Illustrator Jon Klassen on Cutting Through The Kid Lit Clutter
- Rewriting the Rules | Shannon Carpenter on Owning Stay-At-Home Fatherhood
- Moments of Profundity in 2025
- How (And Why) to Raise Change-Makers | Dr. Alvin Thomas on Anti-Racism, Mentorship, Empathy
- Creating Holiday Magic | Author Matt Tavares on Tradition, Creativity, and Fatherhood
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!) podcast page.