191. Dr. Jennifer Chrisman [Part 2]: It’s Not Your Kids... It’s You: The Power of Parental Healing in Breaking Cycles

INHABIT with Alessia Citro

Are you struggling to raise confident, resilient kids in a world dominated by social media and constant comparison? In this episode of INHABIT, host Alessia Citro welcomes back Dr. Jenn Chrisman—psychologist, coach, and integrative wellness expert—for a candid conversation on parenting, self-mastery, and healing. Together, they unpack how to help children develop authentic self-worth, navigate the pressures of digital culture, and break generational cycles.

Listeners will gain practical strategies for fostering internal validation in kids, learn why parental self-healing is essential, and hear Dr. Jenn’s unique perspective on the limitations of traditional therapy versus the power of holistic coaching. The episode also explores the impact of social media on identity, the importance of modeling healthy habits, and the role of nutrition and spiritual practices in overall well-being.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or anyone seeking personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to help you and your family thrive. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and a fresh approach to living—and parenting—with intention.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[01:59] Alessia and Dr. Jenn discuss parenting daughters with new tools and awareness.

[04:38] Dr. Jenn highlights both the benefits and downsides of today’s openness and social media.

[07:09] Advice on helping kids develop self-worth and resist external pressures.

[08:47] Dr. Jenn hopes her children learn internal validation over external praise.

[11:31] The importance of adolescents exploring identities to clarify values.

[13:59] Challenges of social media visibility and the limits of human connection.

[17:45] Tips for keeping kids grounded: parental presence, modeling, and communication.

[19:58] Dr. Jenn links parenting struggles to unhealed wounds and suggests healing modalities.

[23:07] Why Dr. Jenn left traditional therapy for a more collaborative coaching approach.

[30:35] Encouragement to focus on living from a healed place, not endless self-fixing.

[37:25] Dr. Jenn’s integrative approach: psychology, nutrition, and spiritual wellness.

[46:43] Personal story on her mother’s illness and questioning the medical system.

[48:56] Closing thoughts on honoring the body’s wisdom and treating it with respect.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Visit Dr. Jenn’s website

Connect with Dr. Jenn on Instagram

Listen to Dr. Jenn’s podcast (which she cohosts with her husband, Matt), Love Your Truth

Get Alessia’s book, Higher Self Habits

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KEYWORDS:

parenting, self-worth, social media and kids, internal validation, breaking generational cycles, holistic coaching, traditional therapy vs coaching, child development, resilience in children, cycle syncing, feminine energy, mental health, healing trauma, personal growth, nutrition and wellness, modeling healthy habits, family communication, integrative wellness, self-mastery, raising confident kids, emotional intelligence, digital culture, parenting tips

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