Gentle Parents Unite Podcast

Brain Science and Stories, with special Guest – Author Sarah Moore - S08E01

We kick off season 8 of the Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with a special guest, one of my favourite people in the conscious parenting world …

“Setting Collaborative Limits” and “Supporting kids through Bullying” - S07E07

Here’s the latest episode of the Gentle Parents Unite podcast with …

“Dismantling Back-Talk” and “Don’t tell your kids to Do Their Best” - S07E06

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As always thanks for listening to the Gentle Parents Unite Pod. We hope the info contained here helps you on your …

Recovering after Yelling – The Power of Self-Compassion S07E05

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It's Never Too Late to Heal - Parenting Without Wrongness - S07E04

In this episode Sujai encourages us that it's never too late to change our parenting and it's never too late to heal. It might be challenging, but you …

Impact vs Intent & Talking to your Inner Child – S07E03

In this week’s episode Sujai talks about being aware of our impact, even when we have a …

Relationship is the Root of Manners - S07E02

This week Sujai and Vivek discuss a very common question, “How do I teach my kid manners?” Making kids say “please and thank you” only reinforces a habit.

Real manners are …

Don’t let your kid run into the street and get hit by a car – The Gentle Parenting Way S07E01

Sujai and Vivek talk about how do we guide our kids without using consequences, punishment and rewards? In the Gentle …

POWER STRUGGLES! – What causes then and How to Avoid them s06e09

Vivek just finished offering teaching a workshop on power struggles so we decided to go into depth about the topic on today’s podcast

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Narcissism, poor communication patterns and parenting – s06e08

In this episode Sujai discusses how the label of narcissist is applied incorrectly to many situations. In fact many times it is a situation of poor …

Relationship First Parenting – An interview with Author Melody Schmitke

We loved talking with Melody about her new book. Here’s the description: Want more cooperation from your kids? Want to stop yelling and threatening …

Being OK with things not being OK – Season 6 bonus episode

Sujai and Vivek host a group coaching call each week in our membership space. This is the talk Vivek gave at this week’s coaching call.

Parenting is super …

Non Violent Communication and Parenting with Marji Zintz S06E05

Marji Zintz is the Peaceful Parent Whisperer. She is as wise as she is loving. She …

No Punishment, No Rewards - In Conversation with Greg Santucci OT - S06E04

In this special episode we talk with the wise and compassionate Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist. Greg is at the leading edge of working …

Preventing Power Struggles and Dealing with Bullying - S06E03

In today's episode we discuss how to avoid power struggles with our kids. They are …

Untigering – an interview with Author and Parenting educator Iris Chen

S06E02 – Iris Chen is a deconstructing Tiger Mom who is all about peaceful …

How to set limits with your kids... DON'T! - Another controversial podcast with Sujai and Vivek

S06E01 - The idea of "Loving Limits" is quite prevalent in the gentle parenting world these days. This is when we say no to …

Your child is an entrepreneur - S05E08 Conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu,

In this episode of the Gentle Parents Unite Podcast Sujai and Vivek have a laughter and wisdom filled conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu , …

Taking Kid’s Ideas Seriously - S05 Special Episode Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

In this episode Vivek talks about the importance of taking kids ideas seriously. In  doing this we are …

Meditation for the Busy Parent - S05E07 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

We host a weekly PARENTING MEDITATION in our

What does Social Justice have to do with Parenting? - S05E06 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

This week we go deep into talking about social justice and oppression and how that relates …

Vivek in this episode! - Talking about Praise - S05E05 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

Today we talk about praise. So often in Gentle Parenting work we talk about the damage of using priase …

"If Then, When Then" How we manipulate our kids and how to stop! - S05E04 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

When we …

Dealing with Defensiveness - S05E03 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel

Definsiveness is a relationship killer. Whether …

How can I stop yelling?  Managing the struggles of transitioning to gentle parenting and the deep healing required to engage in it - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E02

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Helping Kids Build Resilience - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E01

Join Sujai and Vivek as they discuss  how to inspire resilience …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E12 - A Conversation with Eric Greene of 1Awesome Dad

Eric is a powerful child's rights activist as well as a parent …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E10 - Setting Boundaries and Impact vs Intent

In today's episode Vivek goes into detail about how to think about …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E09 - Interview with Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand

In this interview we go deep into the connection between …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E07 - The importance of a self-affirmation practice & working with stress and anger

In this episode Sujai and Vivek discuss the importance of a self-affirmation practice. Speaking …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E06 - Interview with Salina Robinson @journeytogentle

In today's episode we interview Salina Robinson. Salina is an admin on our Facebook page Gentle Parents Unite where we have over 55k …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E04 - Interview with Kirsty Lee of Gentle Parenting Memes

For more personalized and intimate parenting support and to listen to the podcasts 2 weeks early and ad-free, considering …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E03 - The Benefits and Problems with Praise, Reconnecting with kids after we yell

For more personalized and intimate parenting support and to listen to the podcasts 2 weeks early and …

Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E02 - The Importance of Relationship- Interrupted Empathy, Autonomy, Apology

Summary: Sujai and Vivek discuss the …

GPU Podcast S04E01 - What is Gentle Parenting - Why we don't use consequences

Summary:  In this episode we discuss the essence of the Gentle Parenting philosophy. We also dig deep into why imposed consequences are …

Season 3, Bonus Episode #2: Excerpts from Parent coaching calls

In our Patreon parent support space (hosted by Sujai Johnson and Vivek Patel) we lead weekly group coaching calls. At the start of the call we share some …

Season 3, Bonus Episode #1: Parenting Meditation: Where do my thoughts come from?

In our Patreon parent support space (hosted by Sujai Johnson and Vivek Patel) we lead a weekly guided meditation for parents. Today's …

Season 03, Episode 12: Children and Consent

Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji discuss how to teach consent to children, how to model it in our interactions as well as why and how to respect their consent and …

Stopping a Fight at a Youth Conference - Season 03, Episode 11: Working with Teens, 

Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji have an in depth …

In this week's episode we interview the wonderful, loving and wise Bridgett Miller. She is the author of the new book "What Young Children Need You …

In this episode, Vivek and Sujai  go into depth about letting go of controlling our kids and creating a collaborative relationship with them.
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In this episode, Vivek, Sujai, and Marji speak with Joshua Jernigan and Shannon DelVecchio, two members of the Gentle Parents Unite Facebook group admin team. In this conversation, we talk about gentle parenting and …

In this episode, Vivek, Sujai and Marji converse about helping kids regulate around contentious issues, like the consumption of junk foods and screen …

In this episode, Vivek, Sujai and Marji reflect on experiences from their own respective childhoods that led them to gentle, peaceful, connected …

Join us as we take an in-depth look at Feelings (presented by Sujai),  The Gift of "No" (presented by Vivek), and Pivoting (presented by Marji). More practical info that parents on the path can access to implement some …

Join Sujai, Vivek & Marji for this week's pod-conversation, in which we talk about resilience, keeping little kids safe, trusting one's gut, falling in and out of love and back in love with music, balancing …

Summary:  We're baa-aack!  The holidays are behind us and we're gratefully back to recording our Gentle parents Unite podcast.  In this season …

Season three is JUST around the corner, and while we're waiting we thought we'd take a look back to season 1 and share some excerpts from that first …

Summary:  You have questions? We have answers! Enjoy this replay from our first season in which we answer three questions that have come in. 

The first question concerns the practicalities of how one pivots from their …

This is the last episode of season 2. In this special episode we are sharing a self-love meditation we created for parents. In our patreon parenting support group we offer twice weekly meditations. We are sharing our …

Summary:  It’s about time we told you who we are! How did three kids grow up to become passionate advocates for gentle, respectful, compassionate, …

Sujai, Vivek, and Marji take an in-depth look at consequences (the natural and the unnatural kind) and how consequences can affect our closest relationships.

We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to …

Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji welcome noted author, parenting …

Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji have a lively conversation, kicking it off at about 6:19 when Vivek shares a deeply personal story about living empathy in his closest relationships.

Then, at about 33:43, …

Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a conversation with Lelia Schott, Becoming Gentle’s newest addition to the team! Enjoy this sweet conversation with a wise and compassionate parent coach and educator!

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Summary:  This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a conversation with each other, discussing brushing teeth (starting at about 5:22), strategies for managing our own anxiety when that rears its head (starting at about …

Summary:  This week, in Episode 6 of our podcast series, we have a presentation-format episode for you.

At 4:05, Sujai starts us off with her wise thoughts about Healing While Dealing with adversity and trauma. It’s a …

Summary:  In this week’s episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a loose conversation about things they noticed over the course of the past week. These three friends have much wisdom to share about lying and allowing …

Summary:  In this week’s episode, Marji starts us off at 3:13 with some theoretical and practical ways of looking at and responding to children’s …

Summary: Welcome to the second episode of Season 2 and the first of our guest interview conversations! In this episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji speak …

Summary: Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In this episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji will follow a slightly different format. They’ll discuss …