In this episode, Jen and Mike Witten explore the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for conscious parenting. They welcome Jenny Hayo, a Certified IFS Practitioner, to explore how our internal landscape, shaped by past experiences and generational patterns (including "legacy parts"), can influence our parenting styles and communication. Through self-discovery and emotional healing offered by IFS therapy, parents can learn self-leadership, manage anxiety, and quiet the inner critic that often fuels parenting struggles and perfectionism. By fostering empathy and understanding for both our children and ourselves, IFS therapy empowers parents to break free from unhealthy family cycles and build stronger, more connected relationships with their children. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being, enhance their parenting skills, and revolutionize their approach to conscious parenting.
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Our favorite quotable moments:
“[IFS is] a modality asking us to get in touch with our own system and the Parts that make up our system, and to learn about ourselves in a way that helps to both heal things that might need healing inside of us, and also as a way to engage with how we engage with the world." - Jenny Hayo
“Energy gets passed down through generations. I think everyone can relate to being a parent and something coming out of your mouth and going, “Oh my God, I sound just like my mother.” Right?” - Jenny Hayo
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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.
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