Raising Resilient Kids with Michael Anderson
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Join Angelo Santiago in this conversation with Michael Anderson, a family therapist, coach, and author of the children's book series 'Jungle Tales.' They discuss the importance of parents doing their inner healing to show up more powerfully for their children, the principles of psychological flexibility, and the journey of overcoming personal fears and failures. Michael shares his experiences as a father of three and emphasizes the significance of slowing down, staying present, and prioritizing connection with oneself and others for holistic family well-being.
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Connect with Angelo: [email protected]
Connect with Michael on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anderson-44ba36ba/
Purchase Michael's Book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2BGH6YQ
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:39 The Importance of Inner Healing for Parents
02:10 Michael's Personal Journey and Family Life
03:21 Balancing Career and Family
06:15 The Inspiration Behind Jungle Tales
12:42 Overcoming the Fear of Failure
18:12 Psychological Flexibility and Facing Fears
21:17 Embracing Psychological Flexibility
22:11 The Power of Surrender and Acceptance
22:47 Facing Fears and Overcoming Failure
24:28 The Hero's Journey: Reframing Our Stories
25:26 Balancing Fatherhood and Self-Care
26:59 Addressing Shame and Self-Worth
29:01 The Importance of Modeling Self-Care
32:55 Men's Emotional Connection and Community
37:41 The Role of Vulnerability in Healing
40:41 Final Thoughts and Future Connections
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Chapters
1. Fathering Resilient Kids with Michael Anderson - Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:01:22)
3. Michael's Personal Journey and Family Life (00:03:31)
4. Balancing Career and Family (00:04:39)
5. The Inspiration Behind Jungle Tales (00:07:21)
6. Overcoming the Fear of Failure (00:13:30)
7. Psychological Flexibility and Facing Fears (00:18:47)
8. Embracing Psychological Flexibility (00:21:46)
9. The Power of Surrender and Acceptance (00:22:33)
10. Facing Fears and Overcoming Failure (00:23:06)
11. The Hero's Journey: Reframing Our Stories (00:24:46)
12. Balancing Fatherhood and Self-Care (00:25:40)
13. Addressing Shame and Self-Worth (00:27:08)
14. The Importance of Modeling Self-Care (00:29:03)
15. Men's Emotional Connection and Community (00:32:53)
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