Episode 382: Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow

4 Oct 2024 · 31 min
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4 Oct 2024 · 31 min

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In this episode of the Winey Palooza podcast, host Rebecca Greene (a licensed clinical social worker, wife, and mother of three) interviews wellness author and RN Holly Swenson. Holly introduces her book and brand "Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow" and explains the accompanying "Five Rights of Parenting" framework: Right Now (presence), Right Intent (intentional choices), Right Use of Speech (mindful communication), Right Use of Power (boundaries and discipline), and the Rite of Love (unconditional affection). The conversation expands on how mindfulness, self‑care, and regular reflection can transform parenting from survival to thriving. Holly shares personal challenges, the importance of micro‑dosing wellness (small, consistent self‑care actions), breathing techniques, and the distinction between reactive and responsive parenting. Practical tips for busy parents include 2‑minute breathing exercises, starting with 5‑minute daily self‑care, and integrating wellness into family routines. The episode also promotes Holly’s website liveyourglow.live, her book (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible), and a newsletter, while the podcast includes a brief FanDuel ad and production credits.

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