During times of stress or discomfort old and often maladaptive habits resurface.
Many of these habits originate in our childhoods.
This episode sheds light on “reparenting”- what it is and how it can help you meet needs that went unmet in childhood. The intention of reparenting is to move towards healing by creating new healthier patterns.
Are there circumstances from your childhood that felt out of your control and like they harmed you? Might they be influencing your behavior as an adult?
“Reparenting is when an adult meets their own needs that went unmet in their childhood. This is often affection, security, routines and structure, emotional regulation, and compassion." - www.verywellmind.com/reparenting-in-therapy-5226096
Many of us in medicine took on the responsible “carer” role in our childhoods.
A few tips to remember while reparenting. All are themes woven into almost every Mindful Healers. Podcast episode. They are also foundations of mindfulness.
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Stay curious.
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Self-compassion
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Patience
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Intention
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Presence
Presence can be the ultimate present.
Learn more about reparenting in this article: www.verywellmind.com/reparenting-in-therapy-5226096
This podcast is not medical or psychoanalytical advice. Please seek guidance from your own healthcare team regarding whether or not reparenting is something that might be helpful for you.
We encourage you to listen to other episodes in our Parenting with Presence series.
26. What to Do When You Parent Differently
42. Parent with Presence Instead of Worry
45. What to do When Parenting is A Lot
61. Savor All the Moments of Parenthood
63. Cultivating Mindful Families
65. Stop Trying to FIx Your Kids
67. Teen Mental Health
71. How to Be An Even Better Mom
78. Parent from Abundance: Step Out of The Rat Race
93. Coaching in Action - Helping A Mama Bear Find Relief From Anxiety
124. Great Parenting is Often Messy
134. Mindful Wisdom from a New Grandmother
142. Navigating Transitions Tips from a New Dad
150. Parenting Your Athlete with Presence
151. Tips to Launch Your Young Adult Children with Love
167. The Invitation of the College Application Process
187. Opting Out of Toxic Achievement Culture
202. Finding Peace at the Family Dinner Table with Dr. Jaclyn Albin
203. Coaching Can Help you Be a Better Dad with Dr. Adam Was
218. How to Navigate the Early Acute Phase of Empty Nesting with Grace and Compassion
We hope you will join us for coaching or a retreat to practice mindful awareness of your thought patterns and tendencies so you can begin to live an intentional, responsive and more fulfilling life.
We strongly recommend that you move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person.
Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com
Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats.
Information about the location and dates of the 2025 Connect in Nature Retreat will be available in the next few weeks.
In the meantime, hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. Have. us create a team retreat, teach yoga, and/or offer experiential mindfulness for your team, group, grand rounds, institution, or conference.
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