51 episodes

Uplift Kids helps families start conversations about timeless values and expansive spirituality. In this podcast from the cofounders of Uplift Kids, Jon Ogden interviews Amanda Suarez, a school psychologist and conscious parenting coach, and Michelle Larson, a marriage and family therapist associate.

We look at what the emerging science and wisdom traditions teach about how to navigate big feelings as well as how to integrate practices that nurture spiritual health at home. For more, see: https://upliftkids.org/

The Uplift Kids Podcast Uplift Kids

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

Uplift Kids helps families start conversations about timeless values and expansive spirituality. In this podcast from the cofounders of Uplift Kids, Jon Ogden interviews Amanda Suarez, a school psychologist and conscious parenting coach, and Michelle Larson, a marriage and family therapist associate.

We look at what the emerging science and wisdom traditions teach about how to navigate big feelings as well as how to integrate practices that nurture spiritual health at home. For more, see: https://upliftkids.org/

    Emotions: Naming Your Feelings

    Emotions: Naming Your Feelings

    In this episode, Amanda Suarez (school psychologist and conscious parenting coach) and Michelle Larsen (marriage and family therapy associate) talk to Jon Ogden about how kids can learn to name and feel all emotions instead of pushing them away.

    This episode is slightly longer and showcases a change in our approach. We'll be iterating even more in future episodes!

    Here is our emotions chart: https://upliftkids.org/emotions

    And here is the lesson: https://upliftkids.org/lessons/naming-emotions/

    • 22 min
    Living Simply: Freedom From Too Much Stuff

    Living Simply: Freedom From Too Much Stuff

    Attachment to material possessions clutters our lives and distracts from what brings joy. In this episode, Amanda Suarez, school psychologist, and Michelle Larson, marriage and family therapy associate, talk about materialism, minimalism, and trends — and how spiritual health can help us live more fully.

    • 13 min
    Spirituality: A Direct Experience

    Spirituality: A Direct Experience

    By making your home a place where discussions about spirituality feel safe, you open the possibility for more profound moments of connection.

    • 18 min
    Heroic Journeys: Growing Through Challenges

    Heroic Journeys: Growing Through Challenges

    Knowing the patterns of life can help us grow with grace. Hear how to help kids set out on an "adventure" of learning and growth and give them a deeper sense of inner confidence.

    • 11 min
    Growing Up: Awareness of More and More

    Growing Up: Awareness of More and More

    Remembering our past challenges can help us through our current ones.

    • 12 min
    Honesty: Telling the Truth Sets You Free

    Honesty: Telling the Truth Sets You Free

    We feel more free and whole when we’re consistently honest. In this episode, the Uplift Team discusses how to explore honesty together in a balanced (gentle and firm) way.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Jmcheaton ,

Super helpful podcast and program for teaching kids!

We have used the Uplift lessons with our family for a year now, and it has been so powerful! The podcast really helps you as the parent or adult to prepare to teach on the topic; I love the discussion Michelle, Amanda, and John have every week with each of their different perspectives. They are thoughtful and well-rounded. Thank you Uplift for another amazing resource!!

Joshua Sykes =] ,

Wise words, simple answers

Humility episode was well worth the listen! ~ Teaching conflict management and interaction skills is something I can benefit from too (Episode 6) Thank you Michelle, Amanda, and Jon =]

BrendaKstar ,

Helpful Wisdom

Best parenting podcast! I love the way these guys back up their ideas with stories from their lives and practices. This pod helps not only with my own parenting, but with all my interactions with kiddos. It’s a new world of interconnectedness!

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