The Intersections of Parenting, Mental Health, and Emotional Well-Being

If you’re trying to heal from your own childhood while still doing your best to show up as a parent, this episode is for you.
On today’s episode, Steph & Craig are joined by Ashley Ayala ‪@TheModernParent‬ , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and parenting support.
Ashley offers valuable insights into how emotional abuse can manifest within the parenting dynamic and the potential consequences it holds for your children's overall well-being. She delves into the subtle ways emotional abuse can appear, often going unnoticed, and discusses its profound impact on children's mental and emotional health.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional abuse in family relationships. Learn practical strategies for fostering healthier family dynamics, breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma, and supporting your children's well-being.
This episode is a must-listen for parents and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of family relationships and emotional health.
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In this episode:
00:00 Understanding and Empathizing with Children's Emotions
03:24 The Overlooked Issue of Emotional Abuse in Parenting
12:36 Manifestations and Consequences of Emotional Abuse
14:27 Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Parenting
30:09 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
31:07 Attachment Styles and Relationships
32:02 Yearning for What Could Have Been
32:59 The Myth of Secure Attachment
34:20 Resilience and Healing from Childhood
36:36 Uncovering Unhealed Wounds
37:32 Shifting Perspectives and Self-Awareness
38:30 Healing and Personal Growth
40:45 Unconscious Patterns and Reactions
51:50 The Link Between Trauma and Brain Development
55:06 Rewiring the Brain and Creating New Pathways
57:30 Bringing Awareness to Unconscious Processes
58:52 Creating a Safe and Attuned Environment in Parenting
Connect with Ashley:
Ashley on Instagram- / the_modern_parent
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[@Snugglebunnyac8165]

I tell everyone about the ACEs test now. My score is a 7? I think. And I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 27 with a lot of my symptoms in my hips and legs (the hips are considered the seat of the soul/where emotions are stored) in Ayurvedic medicine which I find interesting. There’s a woman on FB reels who was diagnosed with a chronic illness (similar to MS) that believes that processing her trauma is leading to her healing in her body. Brains are neuro plastic and can form alternate pathways. I also read “the body keeps the score” which kind of discusses some of this

[@stephandcraig]

We're so glad you found us. You're definitely in the right place. We're big believers when it comes to the energy we store in our bodies and it affecting all sorts of different things. We both have personal experiences/examples.

[@Snugglebunnyac8165]

Reassigning meaning - reframing it

[@stephandcraig]

Exactly!