637: How to Parent with More Capacity and Compassion by Parenting Yourself First with Bryana Kappadakunnel
Whether aware of it or not, a lot of parents subconsciously fall back on harmful patterns experienced as kids themselves, and project them onto their own family. So how do we break this cycle? Author of Parent Yourself First Bryana Kappadakunnel joins the podcast today to offer you tools to help you consciously parent and support your children. Because often in Bryana’s experience as a Family Therapist, she’s discovered that usually, it’s us as the parents who need fixing, not our children. If you’re a mama, mama-to-be, or even grandma, the tools from this episode are life-changing for you and your family. By treating our kids with respect and using the techniques offered by Bryana, your children will grow to be confident, compassionate, and empathetic leaders. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how YOU can show up for your kids, so they can grow into their best possible selves! Bryana Kappadakunnel Bryana Kappadakunnel is a mom, author, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience. She’s the founder of Conscious Mommy, an online hub for all things parenting. From parenting groups to one-on-one support to workshops and more, she believes long-term family healing happens in a community. Conscious Mommy equips parents with the tools to respond more effectively in their homes and nurture their children in the best way possible. IN THIS EPISODE Addressing your inner trauma as a parent The stressors and mental load on modern-day parents Managing parental mental health and your kid’s mental health The importance of compassion for ourselves as parents How children respond to seeing a parent in distress Providing routine, sense of calm, and intentional slowness to kids Top techniques for conscious parenting QUOTES “What happens is that we’re having our own reaction. That’s what needs to be healed. That's what needs to be explored. That's what needs to be understood… so we don't have to be these reactive parents who probably, I would say 100% of them, at the end of the day feel guilty and feel bad about it.” “The surgeon General re-released a report at the end of 2024 and said that parenting is bad for your mental health. We are in a serious crisis for parental mental health.” “Children don't just learn off of what we say to them, but they are actually primarily learning based off of what they see in us.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Bryana’s Website: Conscious Mommy Join The Conscious Mommy Community HERE! Bryana’s Book: Parent Yourself First Just Thrive Website: GET 20% off sitewide with code: DRMARIZA Bryana’s Socials: Instagram TikTok Facebook RELATED EPISODES 585: Actionable Strategies and Tools for Whole Child Resilience & Reducing Chronic Conditions with Dr. Elisa Song #569: How to Build a Strong Emotional Connection with Your Partner and How to Transform Your Love Life with Vanessa and Xander Marin #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals for My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels