Season 1

Aug. 31, 2021

EP18 - Easing Separation Anxiety in Children and Adults

While it is normal for most kids to feel a degree of separation anxiety from their caregivers in certain circumstances, there are ways to manage the separation anxiety effectively to prevent children’s separation anxiety dis…
Aug. 24, 2021

EP17 - How to Feel Good While Getting Fit! with Guest Nishma Karim

Doing all the right things and still not reaching your weight and fitness goals? We brought on a true fitness expert to speak about how to feel good while getting fit! In this episode, our guest, Nishma Karim, speaks about …
Aug. 17, 2021

EP16 - Preparing for Back to School with Confidence

With August here, parents, teachers, and kids are experiencing heightened anxiety about transitioning back to school. In this episode, we provide out-of-the-box strategies and concepts to be mindful of in order to manage t…
Aug. 10, 2021

Healing from Miscarriage and Infant Loss with Guest Natasha Virani

During this episode, we discuss the effects of miscarriage and infant loss with Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Natasha Virani. Be sure to listen for: · Natasha’s personal experience and story of multiple miscarriage…
Aug. 3, 2021

How to Combat Parental Burnout

This week’s episode takes a dive into parental burnout! We will describe the symptoms of signs and symptoms of parental burnout, what happens in your body when you are experiencing burnout and ways to take care of yourself w…
July 27, 2021

The Four Seasons That Every Couple Goes Through With Guest Allison Villa

During this episode, Allison Villa, psychotherapist, relationship expert and host of the Couplehood podcast outlined The 4 Relationship Seasons™ that every relationship progresses through. She explained what the seasons are…
July 20, 2021

Tips on How to Stop Yelling and Start Communicating With Your Children

In this episode, Dimple and Shaista discuss the importance of creating a culture where calm, respect and dignity is the norm. They give useful strategies on how to achieve this; particularly in ways in which you can communic…
July 13, 2021

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break and How to Combat the Summer Slide

In this episode, Dimple and Shaista give a few tips and tricks that you can incorporate immediately during summer break. These tips will ensure that “summer free” feeling for the whole family and help combat the summer slide…
July 6, 2021

Empowered Communication: What it is and How to Use it Effectively in Everyday Life

We have all had those moments of not knowing how to respond in situations where someone is sharing news with you. You may struggle to find the right words or even how best to show care and concern where everyone feels heard,…
June 29, 2021

Using the Power of Your Words to Create The Family Life You Want

The intention of our podcast is to help you feel calmer and more in control of your family environment. The words that you choose in your everyday language can have a great impact on that. We often take our words for grante…
June 22, 2021

How To Speak to Your Kids About Systemic Racism

In light of the recent tragic incidents that have occurred in Canada, our kids of all ages are asking questions about hate crimes and racism. Why is this happening in Canada? What do we need to know? What kind of conversat…
June 15, 2021

Why Life Coaching is Beneficial for Children

This episode is for you if you have ever wondered why a child would need a life coach or what skills they would develop by working with a coach? In this episode, we take a deep dive into life coaching for kids and the powerf…
June 8, 2021

Working with Anxiety Part 4 – How Do I Manage my Anxiety as a Mom?

This is our last episode in our four part series on managing anxiety. We discuss how to live and function with anxiety and respond to it more effectively as a mom and a woman. Be sure to listen for: · The importance of …
May 26, 2021

Working with Anxiety Part 3 – How Do I Manage my Teen’s Anxiety?

This is the third episode in our four part series on managing anxiety. We discuss the teenage brain, what drives teenage behaviour and what contributes to their anxiety. We share insights and strategies on what teens and par…
May 26, 2021

Working with Anxiety Part 2 – How Do I Manage my Child’s Anxiety?

In this second episode of a four part series on managing anxiety, we discuss the role of anxiety and in a young child. We provide examples of common experiences that young children may encounter and share actionable steps th…
May 26, 2021

Working with Anxiety Part 1 – Why Do We Have Anxiety?

This episode is the first in a four-part series on managing anxiety. In this episode, we provide valuable insight into the evolutionary stages of anxiety and explain how anxiety is a built-in mechanism to protect us from per…
May 26, 2021

Setting Meaningful Intentions to Change Your Life

In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting meaningful intentions for yourself and with your children to enhance your life and your parenting journey. We discuss the difference between a resolution and an intention…
May 26, 2021

Who Are We and Why This Podcast is For You

We covered a lot in this first episode and we’re excited to share it with you! We start with the importance of why we started this podcast, who it’s for and the type of experience you can expect by listening to the I AM MOM…
May 26, 2021

I AM MOM

Welcome to the I AM MOM Parenting Journey! This is a parenting podcast to help you become present, calm and connected while creating a family environment where everyone can thrive. The I AM MOM Parenting Podcast provides Ins…