Raising and Rising

Aug 09 2022 21
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Founder of Mother Flipping Awesome, Abigail Wald joins acclaimed actress Missi Pyle to discuss the challenges of raising highly-sensitive, strong-willed kids. On each episode of Raising & Rising, Abigail and Missi meet a new parent who has been pushed past their breaking point. Guests share their greatest parenting struggles, including topics like childhood anxiety, getting ready for school, physical and verbal aggression, and parenting through their own childhood trauma. In return, the hosts suggest novel ways to navigate these daily obstacles, so parents can confidently raise their children, while they rise to the top of their potential. Tune in each week for conversations that will change the way you look at parenting! Follow us on Instagram @raisingandrising and leave us a voice message at (540) 642-0035‬! Visit raisingandrising.co to apply to be on the show!

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A Message From Abigail & Missi

Aug 09 2022 5 mins  
Abigail and Missi check in to tell listeners that they will be hosting Instagram Live streams for followers to ask questions and be a part of this ever-evolving conversation on parenting. Find Missi Pyle @missipyle and Abigail Wald @motherflippingawesome on Instagram! Follow Raising & Raising on Instagram @raisingandrising! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

Abigail's Summer Ritual: A Long-Term Emotional Project

Jun 20 2022 60 mins  
Summer is upon us! Our kids are wrapping up school and home for the season. This week on Raising & Rising, Abigail and Missi discuss taking advantage of the family connection and fun of summer to work on long-term emotional projects. Missi shares her parenting wins and some struggles too. Abigail explains how parents can use play to push past resistance from your children, how to t

Three Moms Talk About Uvalde and Grassroots Activism

Jun 13 2022 72 mins  
On this episode of Raising & Rising, Abigail and Missi welcome back Michelle to discuss the tragic events at Uvalde, and what can be done in your community to help prevent these prolific acts of violence. Apply to be a guest on our show at raisingandrising.co! Follow us on Instagram @raisingandrising! Call us at (540) 642-0035‬ to leave us a message about your parental fantasies,

Sensory Overload with Jessica Urlichs

Jun 06 2022 62 mins  
On this episode of Raising & Rising, we speak with Jessica Urlichs. Jessica is a best-selling author and poet. In her books she delves into the raw and real stories of early motherhood, moments and emotions that she has experienced herself. Aside from being an award-winning author, Jessica is a wife and the mother of two children with one on the way! Today we focus on highly sensit

Screen Time Struggles and "Good Enough" Parenting with Kat

May 30 2022 46 mins  
On this episode of R&R, we speak with Kat from Virginia. Kat works as an LPC who specializes in gender and sexuality, and is the mother of two children, Daphne and Davin. Today we focus on Davin. Davin is Kat’s 9 year old boy. He has a very loving personality and regularly steps up to the plate to help Kat and his little sister with daily tasks. Recently, Kat has noticed that Dav

Navigating Tween Emotions with Dr. Michelle Ward

May 23 2022 50 mins  
On this Episode of Raising & Rising, we chat with Michelle Ward, Michelle is a neurocrimonologist, host of the podcast How Not To Raise A Serial Killer, and mother of two kiddos, Charlotte and Soren. Today we focus on her 10-year-old daughter Charlotte, a highly sensitive and intelligent young tween. When feeling anxious or hurt, Charlotte makes her feelings known by arguing with M

Channeling Your Toddler's Emotions with Nicolle

May 16 2022 62 mins  
On this episode of Raising & Rising, we speak with Nicolle! Nicolle is a night-shift nurse and the mother of two boys. Today, we focus on her youngest son, Jack. Jack is a loving and passionate boy who often dotingly refers to his mama as a "princess." Often, his passionate energy is directed in unhealthy ways. Nicolle and her husband have worked diligently to redirect Jack's behav

The Art of Reasoning with a 5 Year Old with Jessica

May 09 2022 44 mins  
On this episode of Raising & Rising, we speak with Jessica from Oklahoma. Jessica is an Air Force spouse, pillar of her community, and devoted mother of two. Our focus today is on her oldest daughter, Stella. Stella is an intelligent and spirited 5-year-old girl with a knack for expert negotiation. Whether it's arguing her way into a later bedtime or bargaining for a different dinn

Helping Your Toddler to Listen with Erin

May 02 2022 57 mins  
On this episode of Raising & Rising, we speak with Erin from Colorado. Erin is an Air Force officer, wife, and devoted mother of two. Our focus today is on her spirited 3-year-old boy, George. George is intelligent, adventurous, and loves to push his parent's limits. Sometimes his fearless nature and struggle to take directions from his mother gets him into dangerous situations - l

Introducing Raising and Rising with Abigail Wald and Missi Pyle

Apr 20 2022 2 mins  
Founder of Mother Flipping Awesome, a radically bold and uniquely loving approach to parenting, Abigail Wald joins acclaimed actress Missi Pyle to discuss the challenges of raising highly-sensitive, strong-willed kids. On each episode of Raising & Rising, Abigail and Missi meet a new parent who has been pushed past their breaking point. Guests share their greatest parenting struggl