Fiercely Gentle Parenting is a podcast for parents who want to raise resilient kids without losing connection along the way.
Hosted by Ashley and KJ, the show explores gentle parenting, emotional regulation, reparenting, and the real-life moments that challenge even the most thoughtful parents.
Each episode blends honest conversation with practical insight to help parents stay grounded, connected, and fiercely committed to raising emotionally healthy kids.
Ep. 111 Reparenting (Part 3): Understanding Child Development
In this final part of our reparenting series, we dig into the developmental piece, what is really going on in your child's brain and body during the moments that push you to your edge.
Knowing the 'why' behind their behavior does not erase the hard moments, but it changes how you show up inside them.
This is where the inner work and the outer understanding finally come together.
Learn more about Erika or contact her directly at:
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Email: erika@parentingelevated.com
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Before we can show up differently for our kids, we have to show up for ourselves first.
In this episode, we start a two part conversation on reparenting by getting personal about what it actually looks like to process a trigger in real time. Our friend and certified parenting coach, Erika Mathur, helps us process where our trigger stems from.
This is the inner work that makes the outer work possible, and we are not glossing over any of it.
Learn more about Erika or contact her directly at:
www.parentingelevated.com
Instagram: @parenting_elevated
Email: erika@parentingelevated.com
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9 Jun 2026
Ep. 109 It's Not Really Gaslighting (But It Still Triggers Us)
Your child is not trying to manipulate you. But wow, does it feel like it sometimes!
In this episode, we get real about a specific behavior that triggers both of us, and honestly? We are still figuring out how to handle it in the moment.
This is one of those conversations where we are not coming to you with all the answers. We are coming to you with the vulnerable truth, because sometimes the most helpful thing is knowing you are not the only one white knuckling it through a Tuesday afternoon.
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26 May 2026
Ep. 108 What Your Triggers Are Really Trying to Tell You
That moment when your child does something and you feel your whole body react like it is something much bigger? That is called a "trigger."
In this episode, we get honest about where triggers really come from and why understanding them is some of the most important inner work a parent can do.
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12 May 2026
Ep. 107 Why Repair Is One of the Most Important Parenting Tools
Repair does not just fix a hard moment. It strengthens something. In this episode, we dig into why coming back after a rupture is one of the most powerful things you can do as a parent, and what it actually teaches your child about relationships, trust, and emotional safety.
Most of us never saw this modeled growing up, which means we are learning it in real time while also trying to teach it. If repair has ever felt awkward, forced, or like you just do not know where to start, this episode will change that.
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5 May 2026
Ep. 106 You Had a Hard Parenting Moment. Now What?
It happened. You lost your cool, you said something you did not mean, or you handled it in a way that did not reflect the parent you are trying to be.
In this episode, we talk about what to do after the hard moments, because how you repair matters just as much as how you respond in the first place.
Rupture and repair is not a sign that you are failing at gentle parenting. It is actually at the heart of it. This one is for every parent who has ever walked away from a moment wishing they could do it over.
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28 Apr 2026
Ep. 105 What Positive Discipline Looks Like
You know discipline does not have to look like punishment. But what does it actually look like in real life?
In this episode, we get practical, walking through what positive discipline looks like in the everyday moments that tend to push every parent to their edge.
From power struggles to big emotions to the same behavior happening for the fifth time today, this is the episode where the philosophy meets the reality.
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21 Apr 2026
Ep. 104 Discipline Does Not Have to Look Like Punishment
Most of us grew up believing that discipline and punishment were the same thing. In this episode, we unpack why that is not true, and what discipline actually looks like when it is rooted in connection rather than fear.
Setting limits as a parent does not have to mean using fear-based tactics such as yelling, spanking, or using threats or other forms of harsh punishment.
If you have ever wondered how to handle the hard moments without resorting to the parenting you swore you would never repeat, this episode is for you.
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9 Apr 2026
Ep.103 What It Means To Be "Fiercely" Gentle
Gentle parenting takes guts. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to parent with both fierceness and gentleness at the same time, and why those two things are not opposites.
Being fiercely gentle means knowing your values, holding your ground, and choosing connection even when it is hard.
This is the heart of everything this podcast stands for, and this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to show up for your kids in a whole new way.
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9 Apr 2026
Ep.102 Gentle Parenting Is Not What Most People Think
If you have ever been told that gentle parenting means no boundaries, no discipline, or just letting kids do whatever they want, this episode is for you.
We are setting the record straight on the biggest myths and misconceptions that follow this parenting style around.
Gentle parenting is not permissive parenting, and there is a real difference worth knowing. Tune in to find out what gentle parenting is not, so you can get even clearer on what it actually is.
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9 Apr 2026
Ep. 101 Gentle Parenting 101: What It Really Means
Gentle parenting gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?
In this episode, we break down the core principles of gentle parenting, where it comes from, and why so many parents are drawn to it. This is not about being a pushover or letting your kids run the show. It is about understanding your child, leading with empathy, and parenting with purpose.
Whether you are brand new to gentle parenting or just looking to deepen your understanding, this is the perfect place to start.
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30 Mar 2026
Welcome to Fiercely Gentle
You believe in gentle parenting, but some days it feels too hard to keep going. The Fiercely Gentle podcast is for parents who want to show up with intention, heal what needs healing, and raise their kids with both conviction and compassion.Your hosts, KJ Althoff and Ashley Kanazawich, bring relatable parenting challenges and share real stories in each episode. This podcast is all about helping you stay fierce in your values so you can be gentle in your parenting.
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