Resilience and Relationships (R&R)
Resilience and Relationships (R&R) is where we get real about life. Hosted by Stephanie Olson and joined by staff from The Set Me Free Project and guests, we’ll talk about trauma, healing, human trafficking, parenting in a tech world, and everything in between. R&R will dive into the hard stuff with honesty, hope, and a little humor. Whether you're raising kids, working with youth, or just trying to figure out healthy relationships in today’s world, this podcast is for you.
Resilience and Relationships (R&R)
Overcoming The Loyalty Bind in Parenting - Resilience & Relationships - Olivia Bergeron, Stephanie Olson & Rebecca Saunders
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In this episode, Olivia Bergeron, a psychotherapist and parent coach, shares practical strategies for effective parenting, including how to build connection, set boundaries, and handle challenging moments with empathy and confidence.
Find Olivia here: https://mommygroove.com/
Key Topics
The loyalty bind and how it affects parenting decisions
The importance of connection in effective parenting
Using the SSS method: Stop, Soften, See for better parent-child interactions
The role of modeling and apology in teaching responsibility
Balancing love and boundaries in parenting
Takeaways
Parents can always change their parenting approach, regardless of past patterns.
Building a warm, connected relationship makes children more receptive to boundaries.
The SSS method helps parents pause and respond thoughtfully in challenging moments.
Modeling responsibility and apologizing teaches children accountability.
Boundaries set with empathy foster safety and trust.
Sound Bites
"Reverting to what we know often happens when we're tired"
"Stop, soften, see — the key to in-the-moment parenting"
"Model responsibility by owning your mistakes"
Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!
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