In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Dr. Blaise Aguirre about the difference between typical teenage self-doubt and deeper self-hatred, exploring how parenting and environment shape a child’s self-perception. They discuss the role of sensitivity in emotional health and the link between borderline personality disorder and self-hatred. Dr. Aguirre emphasizes that self-hatred is often learned from critical influences and highlights the importance of self-compassion. The conversation covers therapeutic strategies to challenge negative self-beliefs and the use of mindfulness and deep listening to promote healing. Together, they offer insights on nurturing healthier self-esteem and breaking cycles of self-criticism in families.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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Validation For Connection & Resilient Kids - Caroline Fleck
In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Caroline Fleck about the essential role of validation in parenting and emotional connection. They discuss what validation really means—acknowledging children’s feelings without needing to fix everything—and how setting emotional boundaries helps parents support their kids without absorbing their stress. The conversation highlights the difference between validating emotions and solving problems, the importance of modeling self-validation, and how these practices build trust, resilience, and stronger parent-child relationships.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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In this Mindful Mama Podcast episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Michelle Grosser—mom, lawyer, and nervous system educator—about her path from burnout to balance. They discuss the pressures that fuel parental stress, the value of accepting limits, and how nervous system regulation helps both parents and kids. Michelle shares simple tools to manage overwhelm, co-regulate during tough moments, and support kids through big emotions. It’s a grounding, practical conversation about building resilience and creating systems that truly support parents.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance - Dr. Anna Lembke
In this conversation, Anna Lemke discusses the dual nature of dopamine as both a pleasure molecule and a regulator of pain. Find out how modern life, with its abundance of pleasurable stimuli, has led to a 'drugification' of everyday experiences, making individuals more vulnerable to addiction and chronic dopamine deficit states. Learn about fostering resilience in children, and how to follow a mindful approach to pleasure and pain in our lives.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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Motherhood Around The World - Abigail Leonard
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with author Abigail Leonard about her powerful book following four women through their first year of motherhood in Finland, Kenya, Japan, and the U.S. They explore the universal emotional experience of becoming a mother—and how cultural context, policies, and beliefs shape that journey. Abby shares insights on global differences in maternity care, parental leave, and support systems, and they discuss the U.S. healthcare system’s shortcomings, the evolving role of fathers, and why systemic change is vital for families. It’s a wide-reaching conversation about motherhood, culture, and what true support really looks like.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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About Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded?
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