Our Favorite Quotes & Mantras- Podcast #732

Zen Parenting Radio

Todd and Cathy Adams

Education, Philosophy, Parenting, Self-improvement, Kids & Family, Society & Culture

4.8 • 636 Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Cathy and Todd exchange quotes and mantras that remind them to stay in the moment, alleviate their anxiety, and prompt them to center their thoughts on gratitude. They discuss how they use these phrases and explore why our brains tend to fixate on what's wrong rather than what's already working. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Timestamps (00:00:00) Introduction and the podcast's motto. (00:00:37) Discussing Cathy's meditation area, post-it notes, and the importance of quotes and mantras. (00:01:30) Mention of Michael Singer's "The Untethered Soul" and its influence. (00:01:50) Introduction to the Zen Parenting in-person event focusing on teens: discussing the complexities and challenges faced by today's teenagers. (00:03:00) Explanation of the event's approach: Opening up conversations and fostering communication with teenagers. (00:04:15) The importance of understanding and accepting children as they are. (00:06:20) Discussion on neurodiversity and the challenges of labeling. (00:09:03) The significance of self-awareness in parenting and personal growth. (00:12:45) Diving deeper into specific quotes and mantras that inspire Cathy and Todd. (00:14:47) Delving into the mantra of "You are enough" and its implications. (00:18:07) Reflecting on the interconnectedness of life and the importance of perspective. (00:28:19) Exploring the idea of "letting go" and its relevance in various life situations. (00:34:20) The role of vulnerability in personal development and parenting. (00:42:16) The concept of "holding space" for oneself and others. (00:43:56) The importance of gratitude and its impact on daily life. 3 Ways to Support Us Check out Zen Parenting Weekend 2024 Video Montage Join Team Zen Subscribe to our YouTube Page Other Ways to Support Us Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy's Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile This week’s sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving - A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Resources Ask Us Anything If You've Come this Far Podcast

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0:00.0	do do do do do do do do do do
0:05.0	Do we go.
0:06.0	My name's Todd.
0:06.6	Mrs.
0:06.9	Kathy.
0:07.3	Welcome back to another episode of Zen Parenting Radio.
0:10.4	This is podcast number 732.
0:13.4	Why listen to Zen Parenting Radio?
0:15.7	Because you'll feel outstanding.
0:17.5	And always remember our motto, which is the best predictor of a child's
0:21.0	well-being, is in fact a parent's self-understanding.
0:26.4	On today's show, we're going to talk about a few mantras that Kathy uses.
0:31.7	A few.
0:33.4	I am going to, I don't really have, so Kathy has this meditation area and there's just about
0:39.0	465 sticky notes, like little post-it notes, and you got like words scribbled on every one of
0:46.1	them. I don't have that. I have a vision board that has been, let's just say it's been stale.
0:50.8	It's been sitting there a while. But, you know, and I'm just thinking to myself, like,
0:55.7	I like the word mantras. I'm fine with it, because obviously we use that, but it's also just
0:59.7	quotes that help you. All right. We'll call quotes. Yeah, quotes that help you. The quotes. And then,
1:03.8	so I'm just going to, Kathy's like, can you come up with a few quotes or mantras? I'm like, oh, you know, first thing I thought of like, okay, just breathe. And that's not very inspirational.
1:12.7	Yeah, let me do a little sound effect there.
1:15.9	Ramp, rah, not that.
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