The Uplift Kids Podcast

Apr 26 2024 22

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Uplift Kids helps families start conversations about timeless values and expansive spirituality. In this podcast from the cofounders of Uplift Kids, Jon Ogden interviews Amanda Suarez, a school psychologist and conscious parenting coach, and Michelle Larson, a marriage and family therapist associate. We look at what the emerging science and wisdom traditions teach about how to navigate big feelings as well as how to integrate practices that nurture spiritual health at home. For more, see: https://upliftkids.org/

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Emotions: Naming Your Feelings

Apr 26 2024 22 mins

In this episode, Amanda Suarez (school psychologist and conscious parenting coach) and Michelle Larsen (marriage and family therapy associate) talk to Jon Ogden about how kids can learn to name and feel all emotions instead of pushing them away. This episode is slightly longer and showcases a change in our approach. We'll be iterating even more in future episodes! Here is our e

Living Simply: Freedom From Too Much Stuff

Apr 19 2024 13 mins

Attachment to material possessions clutters our lives and distracts from what brings joy. In this episode, Amanda Suarez, school psychologist, and Michelle Larson, marriage and family therapy associate, talk about materialism, minimalism, and trends — and how spiritual health can help us live more fully.

Spirituality: A Direct Experience

Apr 12 2024 18 mins

By making your home a place where discussions about spirituality feel safe, you open the possibility for more profound moments of connection.

Heroic Journeys: Growing Through Challenges

Apr 05 2024 11 mins

Knowing the patterns of life can help us grow with grace. Hear how to help kids set out on an "adventure" of learning and growth and give them a deeper sense of inner confidence.

Growing Up: Awareness of More and More

Mar 29 2024 12 mins

Remembering our past challenges can help us through our current ones.

Honesty: Telling the Truth Sets You Free

Mar 22 2024 15 mins

We feel more free and whole when we’re consistently honest. In this episode, the Uplift Team discusses how to explore honesty together in a balanced (gentle and firm) way.

Mindfulness: Being Present to Whatever Is Here

Mar 15 2024 12 mins

When we’re aware of what’s present, we make better choices about how we live our life. In this discussion, the Uplift Team discusses mindful strategies including the technique of see, hear, feel.

Curiosity: Asking Questions Without Judgment

Mar 08 2024 13 mins

When we have true curiosity we are less judgmental of ourselves and others. In this episode we talk about how to curious alongside kids as well as how to be curious with ourselves — and how both approaches lead to love.

Compassion: Standing in Someone Else’s Shoes

Mar 01 2024 13 mins

When we feel and alleviate the suffering of others, we find meaning and happiness in life. This lesson contains scenarios, activities, and curated videos that highlight the power of compassion. https://upliftkids.org/lessons/compassion/

Mindful Eating: Making the Most of Meal Time

Feb 23 2024 11 mins

Mindful eating is a wisdom practice that can help us be in tune with our bodies, enjoy meals more fully, and draw closer together.