Becoming a Calmer Parent Through Reflection with Holly Swenson
Tue Sep 02 2025
Welcome back to the We Nurture Podcast!
In today’s episode, I am joined by Holly Swenson, author, wellness blogger, and mother of four boys, for a conversation on why reflection is truly a superpower in both parenting and personal growth.
Holly shares her journey into conscious parenting and explains how reflection can shift the way we show up for our children, helping us break old cycles and create more intentional patterns. We explore what reflection looks like in the middle of busy family life, and Holly offers simple, grounding practices that any parent can start using today.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why reflection is so powerful for parentsPractical ways to weave reflection into daily life, even when you’re busyHow reflection helps us break old patterns and parent more intentionallyThe transformation that happens when reflection becomes part of your parenting journey
This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, look inward, and embrace reflection as a tool for growth, connection, and more conscious parenting.
Visit Holly Swenson's website
Pre-order my new children's book, Away to Dreamland
Order my new book, The Little Book of Parenting
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The We Nurture Journal
DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical guidance based on information from this podcast or website.
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Welcome back to the We Nurture Podcast! In today’s episode, I am joined by Holly Swenson, author, wellness blogger, and mother of four boys, for a conversation on why reflection is truly a superpower in both parenting and personal growth. Holly shares her journey into conscious parenting and explains how reflection can shift the way we show up for our children, helping us break old cycles and create more intentional patterns. We explore what reflection looks like in the middle of busy family life, and Holly offers simple, grounding practices that any parent can start using today. In this episode, we talk about: Why reflection is so powerful for parentsPractical ways to weave reflection into daily life, even when you’re busyHow reflection helps us break old patterns and parent more intentionallyThe transformation that happens when reflection becomes part of your parenting journey This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, look inward, and embrace reflection as a tool for growth, connection, and more conscious parenting. Visit Holly Swenson's website Pre-order my new children's book, Away to Dreamland Order my new book, The Little Book of Parenting Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The We Nurture Journal DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical guidance based on information from this podcast or website.