Empowering Spirited and Gifted Children through Heart-Centered Parenting

In this episode of the Luminous Life Podcast, host Annie Adragna,  talks with guest Carrie about authentic and purposeful living. Carrie, a former elementary ed teacher and speech therapist turned holistic mindset advocate, shares her journey from traditional parenting to a more spiritual and intuitive approach with her own children, who are spirited, gifted, and highly sensitive. They discuss the importance of gut health, holistic education, and being 'crunchy' parents who make natural and holistic choices for their families. Carrie introduces her podcast, 'Heart to Heart Parents,' aiming to help parents connect deeply with their children and foster their unique gifts through spirituality and understanding. The conversation also covers dealing with postpartum depression, the benefits of holistic therapies, and the significance of listening to one's intuition in parenting.

00:00 Welcome to the Luminous Life Podcast

01:14 Meet Carrie: A Journey of Authentic Parenting and Spirituality

05:25 Embracing Spirituality in Parenting

12:12 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Spiritual Growth

15:35 Sharing the Journey: From Personal Challenges to Podcasting

19:27 Transformative School Experiences: A Parent's Perspective

19:33 Embracing Hands-On Learning and Emotional Growth

20:24  Learning Beyond Academics

22:12 Crunchy Mom Lifestyle: Exploring Natural and Holistic Practices

26:10 Navigating Parenting Challenges with a Crunchy Philosophy

28:40 Reflecting on Growth and Advice for Younger Selves

31:55 Resources and Insights for Supporting Highly Sensitive Children

33:20 Closing Thoughts on Connecting Hearts and Empowering Sensitive Kids

Find Carrie on Instagram and your favorite podcast network for more heart-centered conversations. 

https://www.instagram.com/hearttoheartparentspodcast/

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