Spirited Hearts the podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea. Steph is a trauma-informed & neuro-arffirming Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor, the founder of Spirited Hearts® a multi-service community business dedicated to providing the most emotionally safe and supportive space to children, families and educators, and The Heartfield Way Mentor Program.
Episodes
49 episodes
75. Supporting Children on Their Schooling Journey - Part 2
Here is Part 2 of the series all about supporting and advocating for our child on their schooling journey. As we enter a new school year, you might find helpful tips and strategies to support your child in a new classroom with a new teacher.
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Episode 75
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1:05:01
74. Supporting Our Children on Their Schooling Journey - Part 1
In this mini series, Nic and myself decided to share our experiences homeschooling our children, and then sending them back to school. This choice was initiated by our children, and left Nic and I with many mixed feelings. Especially, after spe...
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Episode 74
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1:05:04
73. Moving Through the Challenges of Motherhood
In this new episode, which for full disclosure was recorded in 2024 (I apologise for its very late release), I had the pleasure of chatting with Linde Lambrechts. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor based in Europe, has a background in psychol...
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Episode 73
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1:00:05
70. Child-Centered Play Therapy & Neurodivergence with Dr Jodi Mullen
In this episode I am thrilled to introduce you to Dr Jodi Mullen. She is a Play Therapist, Supervisor & Counsellor and has been working in this space for 30 years. Jodi has shared so much wisdom in this episode, including her own journey in...
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Episode 70
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1:02:02
69. The Power of Homeopathy with Jess Wojcinski
In this episode I am joined by Jess Wojcinski of Aura Botanical Homeopathy. Jess is a Clinical Homeopath and Mum of 3.In this episode, Jess shares her health battles, as well as her journey in naturopathy, herbal medicine and before, finall...
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Episode 69
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1:06:28
68. Healing Birth Trauma for Ourselves & Our Children with Meg Rankin
In this episode I'm pleased to introduce Meg Rankin, who is a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor. Meg has worked for 20 years as a social worker and counsellor, supporting women in pregnancy, birth and early parenting.In this episode we ...
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Episode 68
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1:03:06
67. Using Drama to Elevate Social & Emotional Wellbeing with Travis Dowling
In this week's episode, I speak with Travis Dowling co-founded Queensland Theatre for Young People, runs the Acting degree at USQ and is passionate about how drama can positively impact social and emotional skills for young people.In th...
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Episode 67
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58:31
66. Supporting Families with Child-Centred Play Therapy with Kylie Ellison
Welcome to 2025 and this brand new episode, which I actually recorded 6 months ago! What can I say, life happened, we made it to a new year and I am delighted to introduce you to this week's guest; Kylie Ellison. She is a Counsellor, Play Thera...
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Episode 66
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57:54
65. Family Meetings, Honest Communication & Raising Gifted Children with Devon Harris
I'm so excited to welcome back Devon Harris to the podcast. Devon is a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Mum and supports families who have gifted children/parents.In this episode Devon gives us an update on the last couple of years since ...
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Episode 65
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59:03
64. Empowering, Enriching & Fearless Homeschooling with Micarle Callea
In this week's episode I chat with Micarle Callea, Mum of 2 and owner of Fearless Homeschool. Micarle was a secondary teacher before commencing her homeschooling journey. She is the host of the Australian Homeschooling Summit and Neurodiveristy...
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Episode 64
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1:05:09
62. The Power of Listening Partnerships on Your Parenting Journey with Belynda Smith
I am excited to introduce you to Belynda Smith, an Aware Parenting Instructor, Hand-in-Hand Instructor, book lover and Mum of 2 boys.In this episode Belynda shares her journey into books and parenting, and the biggest things that have helpe...
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Episode 62
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1:06:34
61. The Importance of the Relationship in Parenting, Education & Therapy
Welcome to the very first episode of the 2024 season! I'm so excited to share more inspiring conversations in the 2rd year of the Spirited Hearts podcast.In this episode I share with you what I have been up to for the first half of 2024, in...
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Episode 61
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51:45
60. Nature, Wildlife Conservation & Being Homeschooled on a Boat with Dr Sarah Pye
The final episode of 2023 is here, and what a wonderful, insightful and fun conversation this is with author, speaker and teacher, Dr Sarah Pye.In this episode, Sarah shares her fascinating childhood of being boat-schooled across the waters...
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Episode 60
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59:44
58. The Importance of Postpartum Support in Motherhood with Kirsty Fernandes
In this episode I invite fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Kirsty Fernandes on the podcast to share her passion for postpartum support during motherhood. Over the course of the episode we share our own postpartum experiences. Kirsty shares her...
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Episode 58
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1:01:36
57. Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series - Part 3
In Part 3 of our Homeschooling Series, we bust open one of the biggest myths surrounding homeschooling: how will my child be socialised?We both share our personal experiences on this, as well as share the evidence and research surrounding h...
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Episode 57
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1:05:29
55. How the Education System has Failed Educators & Children
This episode is dedicated to all the educators and teachers around the world who are burnout and drowning in a system that is unsupportive and harmful to both them, and the children in their schools and daycares.As an Educator myself, I hav...
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Episode 55
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56:54
53. Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series - Part Two
After receiving so much positive feedback about Part One of the Homeschooling Series, we are excited to share with you Part Two. We both enjoyed this conversation so much. Nic had many of her questions answered, and Steph loved reflecting on he...
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Episode 53
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1:06:35
51. Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series - Part One
In the Steph & Nic's Homeschooling Series, we are so excited to share with you our journeys, fears, apprehensions and knowledge. This series will comprise of several parts and will be released over the coming months.In part one we took ...
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Episode 51
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1:26:51
50. Raising a Connected Family
Welcome to Episode 50! In this week's episode, I felt called to speak about raising a connected family, something I am very intentional with in my own family.I reflect back on my own childhood, and all the areas where connection was present...
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Episode 50
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53:03
46. Supporting Children with Sleep, Feelings & Food with Lia Wong
I'd love to introduce you to this week's wonderful guest, Lia Wong from Raising Orion. Lia is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Neuro-Energetic Kinesiologist and she is trained as a Birth Doula.In this episode, Lia shares her journey into Awar...
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Episode 46
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59:08
45. Creating Meaningful and Connected Classrooms with Emma Rae
In this week's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Emma Rae from Connected Kids. Emma is a teacher and mother who believes in the power of education to shape the future.Emma shares her journey in teaching, and the observations she ...
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Episode 45
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55:16
43. Bringing Safety & Awareness to Our Feelings with Emma Rogers Dumas
In this week's episode, I chat with Emma Rogers Dumas. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor of almost 10 years, the founder of Expanding Minds and a Mum of 2. Emma shares how she discovered Aware Parenting and how it transformed her daughte...
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Episode 43
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49:23
42. Creating Healthier Homes with Sam Webb
I am incredibly excited to bring you this episode with the lovely Interior Designer, Sam Webb founder of The Paradigm Room. Sam has so much wisdom, knowledge and experience in providing sustainable and healthy homes to the community, and she is...
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Episode 42
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55:03
40. Aware Parenting Children with Special Needs with Aletha Solter PhD
In this week's episode, the founder of The Aware Parenting Institute, developmental psychologist, Aletha Solter PhD provides answers to questions from the community. Aletha briefly shares how Aware Parenting came to be, before we dive into this...
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Episode 40
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52:44
39. Reflecting On 10 Years as a Parent
After having a few months away from the podcast, I'm excited to be back with all new episodes. This week, as I celebrate my eldest son's 10th birthday, I reflect back on the last decade as a parent. You'll also be treated with my husband, Lukas...
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Episode 39
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