Best friends (Lindsay and Becky) and professionals in the conscious parenting space, share candid conversations around all thing conscious parenting - ugly stuff included!
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In this episode, we discuss the themes of connection, vulnerability, and the role of play in personal growth and parenting. We explore our personal experiences with play, how it intersects with authenticity, and the importance of curiosity in fostering a playful mindset. We discuss the definitions of play, its significance in child development, and how play can serve as a tool for connection and emotional safety. We reflect on the evolution of play in adulthood and the ways in which it can be integrated into everyday life, emphasizing the need for authenticity and self-trust in the process.
Chapters
00:00Exploring Connection and Vulnerability
05:40Understanding Play: Definitions and Experiences
11:53Curiosity and Creativity in Play
17:44The Impact of Relationships on Playfulness
23:48The Evolution of Play in Personal Growth
46:05Rediscovering Play and Curiosity
55:09The Connection Between Play and Belonging
01:06:27Play as a Tool vs. Sacred Practice
01:17:28Accessing Playfulness in Daily Life
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19 Jan 2026
Ep 203: Parenting When We're In Crisis
This episode is for those moments when we’re in personal crisis… and have to keep parenting anyway!
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5 Jan 2026
Ep 202: How We Hold Space (The Container of Now)
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21 Dec 2025
Ep 201: We're Back: What it Takes to Try Again
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8 Sept 2025
Ep 108: Our Take on Hot Takes (Pt. 1)
In this episode, we’re responding with our thoughts on some conscious parenting hot takes. We’ll rapid fire dig into the nuance and real life applications. If you want to skip trinkets, start at 24 minutes. Let’s dive in!
Referenced in this Ep:
Development of morality: https://www.simplypsychology.org/kohlberg.html
Lindsay’s article on repair: https://substack.com/@homeglowcommunity/note/p-169630735?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=5d7e95
Find us:
Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out!
prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (http://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com/)
instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod (http://instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod)
prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com (http://prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com/)
Find Lindsay :
instagram.com/homeglowcoaching (http://instagram.com/homeglowcoaching)
home-glow-community.mn.co (http://home-glow-community.mn.co/)
Find Becky:
instagram.com/parentinginprocess (http://instagram.com/parentinginprocess)
parentinginprocess.com (http://parentinginprocess.com/)
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26 Aug 2025
Ep 107: Super Casual Nervous System Science
In this episode, we talk super casually about nervous system science - Polyvagal Theory in particular. This is not an introductory discussion, so please use the resources listed below if you’re feeling like you need some more foundation before listening. If you want to skip Trinkets, start at around 17 minutes.
Referenced in the episode:
https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory
Polyvagal Theory Infograph: https://corkpsychotherapyandtraumacentre.ie/trauma/polyvagal-theory/
Fawn Response in Polyvagal Theory:
https://drarielleschwartz.com/children-emotional-regulation-polyvagal-theory-dr-arielle-schwartz/
Questions for the Road:
To be added.
How to Find Us:
Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out!
prettyconsciouspod.substack.com
instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod
prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com
Find Lindsay :
instagram.com/homeglowcoaching
home-glow-community.mn.co
Find Becky:
instagram.com/parentinginprocess
parentinginprocess.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (https://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
9 Aug 2025
Ep 106: Protecting Everyone's Work
In this episode, we’re discussing what it means to protect work (our own work and our kids’ work) and why it’s an integral part of our parenting practices. If you want to skip trinkets, start at around 14 minutes.
Referenced in Ep:
Where to Find Us:
Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out!
prettyconsciouspod.substack.com
instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod
prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com
Find Lindsay :
instagram.com/homeglowcoaching
home-glow-community.mn.co
Find Becky:
instagram.com/parentinginprocess
parentinginprocess.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (https://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
24 Jul 2025
Ep 105: Real-Time Rupture & Repair
In this episode, the Trinket became the topic as we recounted a novel and fresh rupture and repair moment between us. We talk about how we navigated it ourselves and, of course, tied it back to the rupture and repair process in parenting as well.
Referenced in ep:
Non-Violent Communication one-pager:
Faux feelings resource:
https://wisecommunication.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Faux-and-feelings-and-needs.pdf
Where to find us:
Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out!
prettyconsciouspod.substack.com
instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod
prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com
Find Lindsay :
instagram.com/homeglowcoaching
homeglowcommunity.substack.com
Find Becky:
instagram.com/parentinginprocess
parentinginprocess.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (https://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Jul 2025
Ep 104: The Spectrum of Consent
In this episode, Lindsay is sharing about the spectrum of consent - a game changer for increasing awareness, intentionality and empowerment. At the end of the episode, she shares some potentially tender somatic practices, so please use your discernment. If you want to skip trinkets, start at 15 minutes.
Referenced in this Episode:
Kai Cheng Thom on spectrum of consent (https://kaichengthom.com/journalism/)
How to Find Us:
Questions? Feedback? Anything specific you want to hear a chat on? Reach out!
prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (http://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com)
instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod (http://instagram.com/prettyconsciouspod)
prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com (http://prettyconsciouspod@gmail.com)
Find Lindsay :
instagram.com/homeglowcoaching (http://instagram.com/homeglowcoaching)
home-glow-community.mn.co (http://home-glow-community.mn.co)
Find Becky:
instagram.com/parentinginprocess (http://instagram.com/parentinginprocess)
parentinginprocess.com (http://parentinginprocess.com)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyconsciouspod.substack.com (https://prettyconsciouspod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
25 Jun 2025
Ep 103: The Counterintuitive Call for Sturdiness
Hosts Lindsay and Becky explore the counterintuitive call for sturdiness in parenting, focusing on clarity and limits while avoiding overbearing power dynamics in this interview episode.
11 Jun 2025
Ep 102: Authentic Good Enough-ness for Both of Us
The hosts Lindsay and Becky explore balancing unconditional positive regard for children with authentic parental expression, examining childhood experiences and recognizing personal markers for positive and negative assumptions.
26 May 2025
Ep 101: "Unique to You" Core Values
Hosts Lindsay and Becky explore the identification and communication of unique family values within parenting, offering insights into aligning actions with core beliefs.
26 May 2025
Ep 003: What's in a Name?
The hosts of Pretty Conscious discuss their process of naming the podcast and explore the core tenets of conscious parenting, emphasizing relationship-building over task completion.
26 May 2025
Ep 002: Pretty Conscious Core Values
Lindsay and Becky discuss the core values that form the foundation of Pretty Conscious, revealing the vital pillars that guide their shared process.
26 May 2025
Ep 001: Rich & Sweet
Hosts Lindsay and Becky introduce Pretty Conscious, exploring their friendship's origins and the rich, sweet content they aim to share with listeners.
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Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100
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