# episode parent (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode parent. Page: Feed: --- ## [Youth Series: Episode 168-Clinicially Speaking- Behind the Scenes of Clincal Psychology](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-168) _2026-08-10 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Anika Warrier interviews Dr. Jennifer Kuhn, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their parents in the South Bay area. Dr. Kuhn discusses what a day in her life as a clinical psychologist looks like. This is the third podcast, of the Therapists off the Clock series where Anika interviews different therapists in various fields to provide… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2378638937-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-168.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 167-The Mindpuzzle Solver- The Life of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-167-the) _2026-08-03 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Anika interview Shari Grande, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In the second episode of Therapist off the Clock, Grande discusses what being a Clinical Social Worker looks like, highlighting the multitude of options that individuals can pursue within the field. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374427639-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-167-the.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 166 - The Journey to College](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-166-the) _2026-08-03 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Seerat interviews college counselor, Shane Brent Maldonado, who busts common myths and offers practical advice for students navigating college and career decisions. He advises evaluating colleges beyond rankings by looking at graduation rates, freshman retention, and campus culture/fit. He also emphasizes that career paths are rarely linear, so building transferable skills matters… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374427504-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-166-the.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 165 - The Conflict Resolver-The Life of a LMFT and LPCC](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-165-the) _2026-08-03 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Anika Warrier, interviews Michelle Li, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). This is the first podcast of the Therapists Off the Clock Series, where Anika interviews various therapists. Michelle discusses the ups and downs that comes with working in this field along with the reward that comes with it. Lastly, Michelle… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374427204-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-165-the.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 163 - From Prestige to Purpose](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-163-from) _2026-07-07 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Seerat interviews Shane Brent Maldonado, a Bay Area college counselor, and currently the director of college counseling at Khan Lab School in Mountain View, California. Maldonado emphasizes balancing academics with family connection and mental health, urging families to prioritize fit over prestige and to make space for genuine joy outside the college-prep grind. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2354534201-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-163-from.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 162 - AI for Purpose](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-162-ai) _2026-06-28 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Ashish Mehta, who earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford, and researches on how AI can support human well-being, emotional regulation, treat common challenges, and how AI can be used with purpose. Seerat and Dr. Mehta discuss how we can use AI mindfully with a purpose to help us in the long term. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2349125825-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-162-ai.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 161 - The Psychology of Using AI](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-161-the) _2026-06-28 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Ashish Mehta, who earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford, and researches on how AI can support human well-being, emotional regulation, treat common challenges, and how AI can be used with purpose. Seerat and Dr. Mehta discuss why we use AI the way we do, and how AI can be used to improve our well-being. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2349125576-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-161-the.mp3) ## [Parent Series: Episode 159 - Mental Health Awareness Month - Parenting, Prevention & Removing Stigma](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/parent-series-episode-159) _2026-06-25 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b Deepali Sansi has been working at Buckelew Programs for… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2345829656-mindfulbeautifulthriving-parent-series-episode-159.mp3) ## [Episode 158: Youth Series - National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Special](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-158-youth-series) _2026-05-17 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Seerat is joined by Douglas Bodin. For more than 30 years, Bodin has worked with more than two thousand children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of educational and treatment settings. He is the architect of the unique “Team Approach” that Bodin brings to its cases and developed the visionary integrative approach to serving clients that is the model for the industry. He… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2322152006-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-158-youth-series.mp3) ## [Parent Series: Episode 157 - Mental Health Awareness Month- Parenting, Prevention & Removing Stigma](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/parent-series-episode-157) _2026-05-08 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2316742700-mindfulbeautifulthriving-parent-series-episode-157.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tvNK8SO1Hgof) _2026-05-08 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Youth Series: Episode 156 - The Science Behind Anxiety](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-156-the) _2026-04-18 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Seerat interviews Dr. Kara Margolis, who is a professor of molecular pathobiology, pediatrics, and cell biology at New York University and the director of the NYU Pain Research Center. Her work lies in making our lives better by discovering how we can identify and treat disorders faster using smarter gut signaling via the brain and GI tract. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2305023932-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-156-the.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 155 - Turning Challenges into Purpose](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-155-youth-series) _2026-04-18 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Punam is joined by Anika Warrier, who shares her personal journey and her Gold Award initiative to support the mental health of teenage only-children, an often overlooked, but growing demographic. She discusses the challenges only children face, including loneliness, parental pressure, and social comparison, and shares how these inspired her to create sustainable resources such as… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2301460292-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-155-youth-series.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 154 - Young Leaders, Big Impact: The Story of Return Gifts](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-154-young) _2026-03-23 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast is centered on the importance of intentional living, nurturing compassion in children, and addressing period poverty through initiatives like Return Gifts to promote equality and empathy in communities. Learn more about the initiative here: https://returngifts.org/ Guest Speakers: Evanka Parekh, President of Return Gifts, Eashan Parekh, Chapter President of Mission San Jose High… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2288738426-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-154-young.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 153 - The Gut-Brain Axis: The Hidden Connection](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-153-the) _2026-03-14 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Seerat is joined by Dr. Kara Margolis, the professor of molecular pathobiology, pediatrics, and cell biology at New York University and the director of the NYU Pain Research Center. They begin to discuss the connection between our gut and brain, and how what we consume impacts this axis. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2283804578-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-153-the.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 152 - Relational Intelligence and AI](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-152) _2026-03-02 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Seerat interviews Dr. Isabelle Hau, who is the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Her book, Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education, serves as the ultimate learning accelerator. She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2275862651-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-152.mp3) ## [Mindful Parenting Series: Episode 9 - Emotional Abundance](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/mindful-parenting-series-1) _2026-02-18 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Matthew Joseph shares his personal journey and experiences as a mindful parent, discussing open communication, handling family challenges, teaching critical thinking and empathy, and balancing emotions. Together with Sister Rini and Sister Punam, the conversation explores therapy, authenticity, addressing pain and fear, and fostering a sense of abundance and oneness within… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2268983210-mindfulbeautifulthriving-mindful-parenting-series-1.mp3) ## [Mindful Parenting Series: Episode 8 - Navigating Challenges with Compassion](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/mindful-parenting-series) _2026-02-18 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this heartfelt conversation, Beatrice shares her personal parenting journey, discussing the joys and challenges of raising a twice-exceptional child while balancing work and family life. Joined by Sister Rini and Punam, they explore themes of mindfulness, emotional regulation, discipline, and parent-child connection. Practical advice and personal stories illuminate the importance of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2268979022-mindfulbeautifulthriving-mindful-parenting-series.mp3) ## [Youth Series: Episode 151: The Science of Connection](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/youth-series-episode-151-the) _2026-02-14 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this episode, Seerat welcomes Dr. Isabelle Hau, the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and the author of "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education". She’s been nominated and awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Women by Harvard Business School. Together, they discuss the importance of a nurturing relationship in a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2266279421-mindfulbeautifulthriving-youth-series-episode-151-the.mp3) ## [Episode 150: Parent Series - Valentine's Day Special](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-150-parent-series) _2026-02-10 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ n this Valentine's Day special episode, Punam welcomes Shweta Takate, the author of "Binu & Lulu: the Joy of Being Light." The episode focuses on mindful parenting, discussing how parents can nurture emotional connection, confidence, and resilience in children by modeling and practicing unconditional love. Shweta shares insights from her book about love as our innate nature, the importance of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2263447613-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-150-parent-series.mp3) ## [Episode 149: Youth Series: Breaking Barriers with Compassion & Innovation](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-149-youth-series-breaking-barriers-with-compassion-innovation) _2026-01-23 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Punam talks with Krisa Desai, a student who created an incredible project as part of her Girl Scouts Gold Award — an app called ASLHelper, which is designed to break communication barriers with the Deaf community. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2252945711-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-149-youth-series-breaking-barriers-with-compassion-innovation.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZLsAW1FDyorf) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Episode 148: Youth Series - From "Doing School" to "Deep Learning"](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-148-youth-series-from-doing-school-to-deep-learning) _2026-01-08 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Seerat discusses with Dr. Denise Pope about "Doing School" to "Deep Learning." Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success and the author of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2243592446-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-148-youth-series-from-doing-school-to-deep-learning.mp3) ## [Episode 147: Youth Series - Checklist Students](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-147-youth-series-checklist-students) _2025-12-29 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Dr. Denise Pope and Seerat discuss about how high schoolers come to school just to complete a checklist rather than truly understanding and learning.Dr. Denise Pope is the co-founder of Challenge Success, and the founder of the books Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed-Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2238023834-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-147-youth-series-checklist-students.mp3) ## [Epidode 145-Parent Series: From Stress to Balanced Parenting with Presence](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/from-stress-to-balanced) _2025-12-24 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Punam interviews Satyan Shah, a certified wellness coach of Sattvic Wellness, who provides mindful parenting and self-care strategies to enhance family well-being and reduce stress. You can check out his website over here: https://www.sattvicwellness.com/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2226459251-mindfulbeautifulthriving-from-stress-to-balanced.mp3) ## [Episode 146: Youth Series - Finding Home Away from Home: Resilience in an Immigrant Journey](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-146-youth-series-finding-home-away-from-home-resilience-in-an-immigrant-journey) _2025-12-10 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast discusses Anubhav Nagpal's inspiring journey as a young immigrant - emphasizing the importance of resilience, support, and resources for youth mental health. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2227113677-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-146-youth-series-finding-home-away-from-home-resilience-in-an-immigrant-journey.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Parents Series Episode 5: The Changing Landscape of Employment](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-5-the-changing-landscape-of-employment) _2025-11-26 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the fifth episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They discuss the new careers that will emerge with the advancement of AI and technology, and how to prepare for the future job market. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2219067329-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-5-the-changing-landscape-of-employment.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Parents Series Episode 4: The Power of Thinking](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-4-the-power-of-thinking) _2025-11-25 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the fourth episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They unfold how one's thinking style impacts decision making and career choices. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2219028038-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-4-the-power-of-thinking.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Youth Series Episode 4: Becoming Future Ready](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-4-becoming-future-ready) _2025-11-25 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the fourth episode of the youth series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Seerat interviews Dr. Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book, along with Dr. Leena Khanzode, the founder and president of Taarika Foundation. Together, they uncover how AI actually brings more… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2218899794-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-4-becoming-future-ready.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Parents Series Episode 3: Decoding Your Brain](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-3-decoding-your-brain) _2025-11-21 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the third episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They discuss smart habits to grow, such as the MOVERS techniques for morning routines, and how to use neuroscience to improve their… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2216331992-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parents-series-episode-3-decoding-your-brain.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Youth Series Episode 3: Upskilling](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-3-upskilling) _2025-11-18 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the third episode of the youth series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Seerat interviews Dr. Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book, along with Dr. Leena Khanzode, the founder and president of Taarika Foundation. Together, they emphasize the importance of hard and soft… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2214535346-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-3-upskilling.mp3) ## [Episode 144 - Parent Series: Gratitude helps us thrive even after challenges](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-144-parent-series-gratitude-helps-us-thrive-even-after-challenges) _2025-11-15 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast highlights Tarun Soin's inspiring journey of resilience and intentional living - emphasizing the attitude of gratitude, the importance of mental health, empathy in parenting, and supporting underprivileged families. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2212949558-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-144-parent-series-gratitude-helps-us-thrive-even-after-challenges.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1Y9LqzubAVTk) _2025-11-15 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [The Fathers We're Not Talking About with Elliot Rae](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/the-fathers-were-not-talking-about-with-elliot-rae) _2025-11-01 · Parents Who Think_ What happens when a father dares to speak the truth the world hasn't made space for? In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben speaks with Elliot Rae—author, speaker, and founder of Music Football Fatherhood—in a conversation about emotional fluency, gender equality, and the revolution unfolding inside modern fatherhood. They explore what happens after traumatic birth and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/ElliotRae.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [Motherhood: The Truth of It with Clover Stroud](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/motherhood-the-truth-of-it-with-clover-stroud) _2025-10-18 · Parents Who Think_ What does it really mean to mother across time—through babyhood, adolescence, heartbreak, grief, and desire? On this episode of Parents Who Think, Clover Stroud joins Danusia Malina-Derben for a conversation that names the unspoken. They talk about what happens to a woman when she mothers across decades, not just in nappies and sleepless nights, but when her teenage son is getting expelled while… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/CloverStroud2.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [Why Traditional Workplaces Are Still Failing Mothers with Jessica Chivers](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/why-traditional-workplaces-are-still-failing-mothers-with-jessica-chivers) _2025-10-04 · Parents Who Think_ What happens when your child's diagnosis doesn't just change your daily routine, it changes your entire business model? In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben talks with psychologist and executive coach Jessica Chivers about how motherhood redefines ambition, and reshapes working life in ways no corporate handbook prepares you for. Jessica opens up about navigating exclusions,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/JessicaChivers.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Youth Series Episode 2: Recognizing our Strengths](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-2-recognizing-our-strengths) _2025-10-03 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the second episode of the youth series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Seerat interviews Dr. Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book, along with Dr. Leena Khanzode, the founder and president of Taarika Foundation. Together, they understand the different brain types, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2181662571-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-youth-series-episode-2-recognizing-our-strengths.mp3) ## [Career Choice: The Intelligent Way - Parent Series Episode 2: Future-Proofing Our Careers](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parent-series-episode-2-future-proofing-our-careers) _2025-10-02 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In the second episode of the parent series of Career Choice: The Intelligent Way, Punam interviews Dr Sweta Adatia, an award-winning neurologist, founder of Mybraindesign, a career mapping tool based on neuroscience, and the author of the Future Ready Now book. They discuss the importance of having future-proof careers and the significant role soft skills and EQ will play. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2180385075-mindfulbeautifulthriving-career-choice-the-intelligent-way-parent-series-episode-2-future-proofing-our-careers.mp3) ## [Parent Series: Episode 143: Strength, Loss, and Service Beyond Self](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/parent-series-episode-143-strength-loss-and-service-beyond-self) _2025-09-30 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ The podcast highlighted Sim Gopalan's journey of resilience and community support as he shares his experiences raising his daughters after losing his wife, while emphasizing the importance of self-care and empathy in helping others. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2179584831-mindfulbeautifulthriving-parent-series-episode-143-strength-loss-and-service-beyond-self.mp3) ## [Parent Series: Episode 142: Celebrating International Peace Day - Peace Begins at Home](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/peace-begins-at-home-a) _2025-09-21 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ In this podcast, Punam interviews sister Rini, and they discuss how an individual can find inner peace and improve their overall well-being. Happy International Peace Day! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2174006025-mindfulbeautifulthriving-peace-begins-at-home-a.mp3) ## [Risk it Like a Mother with Colleen Wong](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/risk-it-like-a-mother-with-colleen-wong) _2025-09-20 · Parents Who Think_ What does risk really look like when you're a mother and when you're not willing to blow up your life to chase a dream? In this episode, Danusia is joined by entrepreneur Colleen Wong, who talks about building her business on calculated risks, not chaos. They get into what happens when your startup is hacked by a government body, how to run a company with four mothers in customer service and zero… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/ColleenWong.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [How to Stay Connected to Yourself with Zoe Blaskey](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/how-to-stay-connected-to-yourself-with-zoe-blaskey) _2025-09-06 · Parents Who Think_ In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben sits down with Zoe Blaskey to explore what it really takes to stay connected to yourself when everyone else seems to come first. Zoe, founder and author of Motherkind and mother of two talks openly about the difference between performing wellness and actually tending to yourself. Together, she and Danusia unpack how easy it is to get lost… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/ZoeBlaskey.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [What Shared Parenting Really Looks Like with Matt Blake](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/what-shared-parenting-really-looks-like-with-matt-blake) _2025-08-23 · Parents Who Think_ Journalist and author Matt Blake joins Parents Who Think host Danusia Malina-Derben for a candid conversation about what it actually means to co-parent equally. Since his daughter was born, Matt has shared care 50/50 with her mother, through relationship shifts, career trade-offs, and a system that still assumes mothers carry the load. Together, Matt and Danusia explore how parenting redefines… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schoolformotherspodcast/MattBlake.mp3?dest-id=838511) ## [Episode 141: Parent Series - The Mental Health Journey of a Long-Distance Caregive](https://soundcloud.com/mindfulbeautifulthriving/episode-141-parent-series-the-mental-health-journey-of-a-long-distance-caregive) _2025-08-17 · Mindful, Beautiful, and Thriving_ This podcast focuses on the challenges and strategies of giving long-distance care for aging parents. The guest, Kannan Ganesan, shares his experience caring for his parents who live abroad, highlighting emotional and logistical difficulties. This conversation underscores the significance of self-compassion and prioritizing personal health while caregiving. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2154815055-mindfulbeautifulthriving-episode-141-parent-series-the-mental-health-journey-of-a-long-distance-caregive.mp3) ## [What We Get Wrong About Screen Time with Jordan Shapiro](https://schoolformotherspodcast.libsyn.com/what-we-get-wrong-about-screen-time-with-jordan-shapiro) _2025-08-16 · Parents Who Think_ What if everything we thought we knew about screen time was the wrong conversation? In this episode, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Jordan Shapiro for a refreshingly grounded take on parenting in the digital age. Together, they unpack why most debates around tech and children are missing the point. 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