Raising You, Raising Them

Feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands and struggling to connect with your child? To wrap up Season 1, host Jennifer Witten shares this special solo episode, exploring her unique, transformative P.A.U.S.E. approach. Discover how this powerful method can help you stay present, recognize your triggers, and build deeper emotional bonds with your child. Jennifer shares personal stories and expert insights on shifting from a stress-driven mindset to a mindful, body-led approach. Join us to learn how embracing the present moment, managing stress effectively, and refining your parenting strategies can lead to a more harmonious family life. Listen now to see how the PAUSE Approach can make a meaningful difference in your parent-child relationships.➙ Need 1:1 Parenting Support? Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Facilitator. Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching with Jen here.➙ FREE Parent Resources:Guided Walking MeditationWhat Teen Parents Need To KnowBreathwork Solution for Parents30 min Guided Breathwork SessionHave something to share? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a message on Instagram!Join the Conscious Community email list here.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:“There were so many moments as I started to go on my own inner journey, I just kept hearing the word pause.” - Jennifer Witten“We as adults can learn so much from this concept because we tend to live in a mindset and a time zone of either past or the future.” - Jennifer Witten“I wish that all of us parents knew that all it took was five deep belly breaths that can completely change the state of your body and nervous system. ” - Jennifer Witten“When we start to learn how to nurture our own emotional energy, we unveil a profound truth, this essence of who we really are inside.” - Jennifer WittenResources:Website - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Host: Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you caught in a cycle of anxiety that feels impossible to break? In this episode, conscious parenting coach Jennifer Witten dives deep into the roots of anxiety, exploring how generational trauma can impact our parenting styles. Discover how somatic and IFS therapy can help you unravel the emotional patterns passed down through generations. Learn practical tools to manage your own anxiety, create a calmer home environment, and break the cycle for your children. It's time to reclaim your peace and build a stronger, more resilient family.➙ Need 1:1 Parenting Support? Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching with Jen here.➙ FREE Parent Resources:Guided Walking MeditationWhat Teen Parents Need To KnowBreathwork Solution for Parents30 min Guided Breathwork SessionHave something to share? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a message on Instagram!Join the Conscious Community email list here.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:“A lot of us don't understand that our nervous system is at an anxious level all the time.” - Jennifer Witten“Most of the time it is us mothers who pass down this sense of anxiety.” - Jennifer Witten“IFS really helps us to learn not to try to avoid these parts; not to control these parts or manage them.” - Jennifer Witten“We have to learn how to become friends with the anxiety and body. Let the anxiety have its moment.” - Jennifer Witten“[Anxiety] is just an emotion that she’s having. I understand it. I have it, too. Have great compassion, but not be scared of it and allow your children to express it.” - Jennifer WittenResources:Website - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Host: Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you manage the challenges and emotional journey of raising a child with ADHD? In this solo episode, Jennifer Witten shares her raw and heartfelt account of navigating her son Matthew’s diagnoses, societal judgments, and her own emotional journey. Gain insight into the transformative impact of therapy, the profound importance of self-compassion, and discover how adopting gentle parenting techniques reshaped their bond. This episode offers invaluable guidance for parents grappling with similar difficulties. Explore the strategies that helped Jennifer build resilience and foster a nurturing environment for Matthew, paving the way for mutual growth and healing. Listen now and immerse yourself in Jennifer's journey, finding strength, understanding, and inspiration to navigate your own path through the complexities of parenting.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Come find me on Instagram and send me a message!Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching with Jen here.Join the Conscious Community email list here or join us on Instagram.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:“I was starting to look at him as a whole. Together versus broken; needing to be fixed.” - Jennifer Witten“I'm not going to let what other people think of me stop me from trying to be the next best version of me.” - Jennifer Witten“Our children come with this beautiful, extraordinary uniqueness. They are perfect and whole and we can learn so much from them.” - Jennifer Witten“The way I'm thinking about myself and how everybody else is going to think of me; that's what we need to start looking at.” - Jennifer WittenResources:Website - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Host:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Related keywords: neurodivergent child, autism diagnosis, disordered eating, parental anxiety, parenting advice, ADHD in school, child development, ADHD support, parental support, child therapy, compassionate parenting, ADHD awareness, parenting podcast, emotional well-being, mindful parenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered why children lie and how you can effectively respond? In this episode, Jennifer and Mike Witten explore the common reasons behind this common child behavior, focusing on the importance of connection and safety in parent-child relationships. You'll learn about the different motivations for lying across various age groups and discover practical strategies for creating a supportive environment that encourages honesty. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to manage their reactions, build trust, and repair any damage caused by blowups. Listen now and get ready to transform your approach to handling lies, fostering a deeper connection with your children.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching with Jen here.Join the Conscious Community email list here or join us on Instagram.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:“We always want to thank them for telling the truth. ‘Thank you for telling me, I know that was hard.’” - Mike Witten"How can we as parents start to work on our internal triggers so that we're just not vomiting this response.” - Jen Witten“You should be looking for ways to connect; not for ways to correct.” Mike Witten“Everyone lies to cover up some sort of pain; something that's going on deeper. Investigate that.” - Jen Witten“The lying is really your signal as a parent that something's going on in you.“ - Jen WittenResources:Website - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey.Related: parenting tips, parent-child relationships, emotional safety, effective parenting, managing triggers, understanding children, parenting strategies, family communication, child development, honest parenting, conflict resolution, raising children, compassionate parenting, encouraging honesty, parenting challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling like your teenager is glued to their phone? Do endless scrolls on TikTok and Instagram have you worried about screen time addiction? In this episode of the Raising You, Raising Them podcast, hosts Mike and Jen dive deep into the challenges of managing screen time for children and teenagers. We explore the latest research on excessive screen time and its connection to issues like depression and anxiety in children. We'll also share practical tips and strategies to help you reduce screen time and establish healthy digital habits for the whole family through the lens of conscious parenting. So, ditch the screen struggle and tune in – you'll walk away with actionable tools to create a more balanced and connected home environment!Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Join the Conscious Community email list here. Join the conversation on Instagram and Our Conscious Community on Facebook.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:"This generation of parents, we were the guinea pigs [for social media]”. - Jennifer Witten“I would have done everything differently with our kids, but we just didn't know.” - Jennifer Witten “This first decade of throwing our kids in front of screens… we had no idea that we were literally handing them like a loaded gun." - Jennifer Witten"When they're doing something, it is meeting an unmet emotional need. So we can't set boundaries on something if we don't first understand what our child is getting from it.” - Jennifer WittenThe first job is to get attuned to, what is my child getting from this phone that they're not getting from me? That's the first thing." - Jennifer WittenResources:Website - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you wish you could change and strengthen your family connections? In this episode, we welcome Jeremy Berumen, a father, health educator, and business accelerator coach. We discuss the world of somatic breathwork and its significant impact on conscious parenting. You’ll learn about the power of breathwork in reducing stress, healing past trauma, and promoting emotional well-being. Jeremy shares insights on how breathwork assists in self-discovery, breaking family cycles, and overcoming toxicity. Listen now and learn how breathwork can support you in becoming a more mindful parent, enhancing your communication skills, and leading by example in your journey of parenthood.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. For access to FREE breathwork sessions, join the Conscious Community email list here.Join the conversation on Instagram.If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Our favorite quotable moments:"Somatic breathwork allows people to go into their own process, their own journey, and let whatever is going to come up happen without expectation." - Jeremy“Breathwork as a practice is almost like muscle memory. If we don't practice this when we're in a non-stressed state, we start to learn what it feels like to go inside.” - Jen“Emotions are contagious. Whatever we're putting out, everyone around us is picking up on." - MikeResources:Website - Jeremy BerumenWebsite - Jennifer WittenInstagram - Jennifer WittenDr Shefali’s WebsiteAbout Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling with your teenager’s rebellious phase? In this episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of parenting teenagers (also known as ‘tall toddlers’!). You’ll learn about the importance of understanding your teen’s developmental stage, maintaining open communication, and fostering a safe and supportive environment. We also discuss how to handle ‘red flag’ behaviors and the role of natural consequences in teaching life lessons. We get deeply personal about our own experience with cutting (a teen trend you may not know about yet!), lying and deception, plus so much more. Listen now and get ready to transform your parenting approach, build stronger connections with your teen, and promote their emotional well-being. Remember, it’s not about controlling your teen, but guiding them through this critical phase of self-discovery. Embrace this journey with your teen, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and deeper connection. Listen now and start transforming your parenting approach today.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. For access to FREE breathwork sessions, join the Conscious Community by signing up for Jen’s email list here. First FREE breathwork session is happening soon! Be sure to sign up with the Conscious Community to learn more.Join the conversation on Instagram.Our favorite quotable moments:“We are constantly trying to navigate all the big things that come up in our teens' lives.” - Jen“I don’t think it’s our role to necessarily give our opinion on everything they’re doing.” - Mike“Nobody teaches us as parents (as we head into Teen World), that there’s some normalization of bad behaviors that nobody told us.” - MikeResources:WebsiteInstagram'Red Flags' ResourceHere’s a toolbox of free resources to help you be a more conscious parent.About Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how conscious parenting can transform your family dynamics? In this second episode of the Raising You, Raising Them podcast, join hosts and parents Jennifer and Mike Witten as they explore the guidelines of conscious parenting. They share their personal experiences and insights on how effective communication, emotional wellness, and positive discipline can create a nurturing environment for children. Discover how letting go of rigid norms can help your children grow authentically. Listen now and embark on a transformative parenting journey with Jennifer and Mike. Get ready to explore a new perspective on parenting that could change your family dynamics for the better.Have something to share? We’d love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail: tel:+1509-557-7968Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parent Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. To learn more and join the Conscious Community, sign up for Jen’s newsletter here. Join the conversation on Instagram.Our favorite quotable moments:“We all just want our kids to be happy and successful and healthy.” - Jennifer Witten“Let them make mistakes. Let them do things that you think are really going to work.” - Mike Witten“We want to keep and build this foundation because this relationship with [your kids] is a lifetime relationship.” - Jennifer Witten“We usher and support [our kids]. If you imagine a bowling alley; we have the bumpers on.” - Jennifer WittenIf you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Resources:WebsiteInstagramAbout Your Hosts:Jennifer Witten is a committed conscious parenting coach and somatic breathwork practitioner, who guides individuals through the journey of parenthood. A certified coach through Dr. Shefali's Conscious Parenting Coaching Institute, Jennifer uses breathwork mindfulness alongside the Conscious Parenting Method to equip parents with tools to manage their own emotions, build stronger connections with their kids, and create a more peaceful home environment – a space where both parents and children can thrive.Mike Witten, Jen's husband and cohost, adds a refreshing perspective as the self-proclaimed "ADD Dad." Fearlessly addressing taboo subjects, Mike encourages men to break free from societal expectations and learn how to openly discuss emotions for personal wellbeing, improved home life, career, and stress reduction. Together, Jennifer and Mike form a dynamic duo dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their mindful parenthood journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel the weight of overwhelming emotions in parenting? You’re not alone.Welcome to Raising You, Raising Them, a podcast designed to help you navigate the journey of self-discovery. Hosted by parenting duo Jennifer and Mike, we’ll dive into insightful discussions and expert interviews to help guide you through transformational growth, fostering a conscious and intentional approach to parenting.It takes bravery and deep courage to be a parent - and to take the necessary steps toward healing. Through insightful discussions and expert interviews, we will explore the act of re-parenting to help us create healthier relationships with ourselves, our children, partners and beyond.Join our community as we talk about parenting styles, communication skills, holistic approaches, and breaking free from unconscious patterns.Tune in to discover self-parenting, positive parenting tips, emotional wellness, and the intricacies of building family connections. Navigate topics like overcoming toxic patterns and embracing conscious parenting, gaining practical strategies for a conscious, present, and engaged relationship with your children.Join us in cultivating acceptance, self-compassion, and connection, fostering fulfillment that resonates globally.Subscribe now!Jennifer Witten is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. She is certified through Dr. Shefali's coaching institute and is passionate about spreading the teachings of Shefali's Conscious Parenting Method. To learn more, visit her website here. And join the conversation on Instagram. See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.