Episode 034: Our Influences

Over the course of decades of parenting, teaching, and coaching, Maria and Sheila have had many inspirations, influences, and mentors.  This episode honors those who've come before them and who've paved the way for this generation of joyful, conscious parenting.

"If it hasn't been in the hand and in the body, it can't be in the brain." - Bev Bos, author of Don't Move the Muffin Tins

There are many moments throughout our lives where we've felt our consciousness shift to allow openness for new ideas to come in and influence our decision making.  These authors, educators, and mentors changed the course of our lives in many ways and we want to share that with you.

This episode contains a multitude of amazing resources to encourage you and to inspire you wherever you are on your parenting journey.  

Resources From This Episode:

THE EARLY YEARS…

• Emily Hancock, The Girl Within

• Joseph Chilton Pearce, The Magical Child

• Riane Eisler, The Chalice and the Blade

• Raven Lang: http://ravenlang.com/

• Ina May Gaskin: https://inamay.com/

• Peggy O’Mara: https://www.peggyomara.com/

• Dr. Sears, The Baby Book: https://www.askdrsears.com/

• Janice Keiser and Laura Davis, Becoming the Parent You want to Be

THE MIDDLE YEARS…

• Shannon Hayes, The Radical Homemaker: http://theradicalhomemaker.net/

• Dr. Dan Siegel, The Whole Brain Child: https://www.drdansiegel.com/

• Dr. Shefali, The Awakened Family: https://drshefali.com/

• Julie Lythcott-Haims, How to Raise an Adult: https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/

• John Taylor Gatto, Dumbing Us Down

• Julie Bogart, The Brave Learner: https://thebravelearner.com/

• Charlotte Mason, homeschooling: https://simplycharlottemason.com/

• Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements

• Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom: www.rachelremen.com/

• David Elkind, The Hurried Child

• Thich Nhat Hanh

• Marianne Williamson

• Spacial Dynamics®: https://www.spacialdynamics.com/

• Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf Education

• Marjorie Spat, Teaching as a Lively Art

• Rahima Baldwin, You Are Your Child’s First Teacher

• Kim John Payne, Simplicity Parenting: https://www.simplicityparenting.com/

THE LATER YEARS…

• Thomas S. Cowan, Sally Fallon, Jaimen McMillan, The Fourfold Path to Healing

• Carolyn Myss, Anatomy of the Spirit

• Michael Pollan, Omnivore’s Dilemma

• Sally Fallon, Nourishing Traditions: http://nourishingtraditions.com/

• Kate and Luke Shanahan, Deep Nutrition

• Glennon Doyle, Love Warrior: https://momastery.com/

• Brene Brown, Daring Greatly: https://brenebrown.com/

• Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook

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