Ep. #102: Raising Kids Without Losing Yourself Guidance for Parents with Dr. Andrea Mata
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Get ready for a riveting ride through the highs and lows of parenting! We all know the drill – juggling work, managing a home, and catering to our kids' endless needs can leave even the strongest among us feeling utterly drained. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle of parental burnout?
In this electrifying episode, your host, James McLamb, teams up with the dynamic Dr. Andrea Mata, a renowned clinical child psychologist with a knack for transforming antisocial and aggressive behaviors in kids and teens. Together, they're cracking open the real talk on parental burnout, diving deep into the societal pressures that fuel the fire, and laying out groundbreaking strategies to help you step back from the brink.
This is the conversation every parent needs to hear – packed with insights, empathy, and actionable advice to help you rediscover the joy of parenting and steer your family ship with confidence and support. Don't miss out on this game-changing episode that promises to light up your parenting journey with hope and renewed energy!
Connect with Dr. Andrea Mata:
Website: https://www.brightspotfamilies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mata-ph-d-278765225/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdremata/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drdremata
Book Link: https://a.co/d/arFLXLT
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:01) Who is Dr. Andrea Mata?
(4:50) BrighSpot Families
(6:22) Understanding parental burnout in family and society
(9:51) Difference between tired and burnout
(11:22) Prevention strategies and treating parental burnout
(14:02) The best way to address parental burnout
(18:59) How burnout can affect your parent's life
(23:59) The importance of community support
(33:21) Outro
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