219. The Journey is the Destination - An Exploration of Mindful Reparenting

The Mindful Healers Podcast with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang

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.

• Stay curious.

• Self-compassion

• Patience

• Intention

• 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.

www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast

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www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking

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