A Little Easier

Wild Peace for Parents
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A Little Easier

Join us for a 12-episode journey to bolster parents. Parenting is hard, especially when our kids struggle. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and exhausted, relief is here. Host Kendra Wilde, an advocate and mom, created this show because she needed it herself. It brings together insights from leading experts and parents who ‘get it’ to give us all a lift. More at alittleeasier.org

  1. EPISODE 1

    What about us? To care for kids, we need to care for the parents

    Parent well-being matters; it ripples to our kids. In Episode 1, we hear about the impact on parents and understand how diagnoses get made and why they sometimes aren’t helpful.

    32 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Secret Feelings: Opening ourselves to the tough emotions of parenthood

    ”What if I don’t enjoy parenting?” Many parents and people who raise child have the same question. And that’s okay. In this episode, Yale University expert Dr. Marc Brackett gives us permission to feel and we’ll hear from a parent how she processes her kids’ anxiety, ADHD, autism and learning differences.

    38 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Burnout: Tips for solving the stress cycle

    If you’re stuck in a loop of relentless and overwhelming stress, you might be on the road to burnout. Kendra shares what happened when she burned out, and author Amelia Nagoski joins us for a spin around the stress cycle. She’ll explain all the ways you can get rid of those toxic stress hormones to support your wellbeing – some of them are actually fun! Hear how Joanna found creative expression as a painter to reduce her stress, and why Lisdaly relied on having a good cry.

    33 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Nerve: How your nervous system works and why that matters

    Sometimes it’s tough to understand why we (and our kids) behave and react the way we do. It all becomes a little clearer when you know more about how your brain and body interact. We’ll step into Dr. Chris Willard’s kitchen to get a masterclass in co-regulation, and Dr. Mona Delahooke will explain ‘brain-body parenting’. Mom Michelle gives us a peek into how she copes with an outburst from her son.

    35 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Emotional Wifi: How feelings and family wellbeing are connected

    World-renowned trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry joins us to explain how our emotions flow within families. When we understand how we’re connected by these invisible bonds, we can start to help each other regulate and feel just a bit better. We meet single dad Lovey, who’s been taking classes on emotional regulation as he raises his son. Lara Wilson explains how we can all be aware of small moments of emotional connection within our families every day.

    28 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Making Space: Why self-care isn’t a dirty word

    We hear all the time that we have to put on our own oxygen mask first… but we’re really bad at taking that advice! When burnout isn’t an option, you need to find ways to care for yourself in the midst of the swirl. Incorporating life-giving options for self-care into your day will help you show up for your kids. We’ll take a deep dive into mindfulness and learn the technique of ‘stapling’ from Caroline Welch. We’ll also poll some of our parents on their favorite self-care moments—it can be as simple as a glass of sweet tea!

    35 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Good Enough: How to accept your perfectly imperfect parenting

    Are you the worst parent in the world? Of course not! But sometimes it’s hard to ignore your inner critic and outside pressures to realize actually, you’re doing ok. We’re here to remind you that it’s not you – parenting is hard! Mindfulness expert and psychologist Dr Susan Pollak joins us to talk about the power of self-compassion, and mom Amy tells us how she managed to let go of other people’s judgment.

    32 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Be a Penguin: Mantu Joshi and the Resilient Parent

    Join pastor, author, and dad Mantu Joshi and hear how he learned to find his best self while raising kids with exceptional challenges. Mantu explains what penguins have to teach us about resilience, and how to navigate the traffic circle of parenting, especially when kids are neurodivergent or highly sensitive. Plus we’ll explore the “parent mindset” and how it can shift our own experience, with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart.

    34 min
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Join us for a 12-episode journey to bolster parents. Parenting is hard, especially when our kids struggle. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and exhausted, relief is here. Host Kendra Wilde, an advocate and mom, created this show because she needed it herself. It brings together insights from leading experts and parents who ‘get it’ to give us all a lift. More at alittleeasier.org

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  • Creator
    Wild Peace for Parents
  • Episodes
    15
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved
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    A Little Easier

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