The Motherhood Myth with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT

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Author of “The Motherhood Myth”, and licensed psychotherapist, Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, joins child and family therapist Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, in this episode to talk about the concept of “do-it-all” motherhood. Where it stems from, why it matters, and how to combat it. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accidental-experts-archives-webtalkradio-net/id1733294868]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/category/podcasts/Health and Wellness/accidental-experts/feed]RSS [https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/category/podcasts/health-and-wellness/accidental-experts/feed] They share practical tips and support about the expectations of parenting, how to ask for help and build a support system, and the value that comes from doing so. They also talk about the effect of trying to do it all has on our children- the long-term effects for them and for you. Full of insight, support, and encouragement this episode may be just what you need to start letting go more, to help be more in control of your life, your emotions, and being the parent you want to be! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlscsw #therapyadvice #adoption #adopting #adoptedchild #blendedfamily #blendedfamilies Show Notes: Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, is a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator known for her no-nonsense yet compassionate approach to healing. She is the author of The Motherhood Myth and coauthor of It’s Not Me, It’s You. A former New Yorker turned Angelino now practicing internationally, Vanessa leads transformational retreats and workshops rooted in Jungian and depth-oriented psychology. She is the founder of Inner Compass Academy, a depth-based training and coaching program, and hosts the Inner Compass Podcast. Through her writing and teaching, she supports both personal and collective healing—helping people break generational patterns and awaken to the ways harmful social systems shape their lives, so they can reclaim agency and live less from conditioning, and more from choice. Learn More about Vanessa and her work here: [http://vanessabennett.com/] vanessabennett.com [http://vanessabennett.com/] Inner Compass Academy https://www.vanessabennett.com/inner-compass-academy [https://www.vanessabennett.com/inner-compass-academy] The Motherhood Myth Book https://www.vanessabennett.com/the-motherhood-myth [https://www.vanessabennett.com/the-motherhood-myth] Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126] Instagram: @accidental_expert_family YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily Tiktok: @Accidental_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/]Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com [accidentalexperts@gmail.com] The post The Motherhood Myth with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT [https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2026/05/16/the-motherhood-myth-with-vanessa-bennett-lmft/] appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net [https://webtalkradio.net].

Mitigating Adoption Trauma As An Adoptive Parent with Dr. Melody Aguayo

Adoption trauma coach, Dr. Melody Aguayo, meets with therapist Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss raising adopted children. They talk about things to be aware of and prepare for before the adoption process, during and after. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accidental-experts-archives-webtalkradio-net/id1733294868]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/category/podcasts/Health and Wellness/accidental-experts/feed]RSS [https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/category/podcasts/health-and-wellness/accidental-experts/feed] Dr. Melody defines interrupted attachment, how it affects our children and how to help children cope and move past it. Together, they also discuss what a dynamic can look like for families with other siblings, and how to cope and make sure all the needs of each child are met when some children may have more pressing or urgent emotional and behavioral symptoms rise up. Dr, Melody shares her insight on “storywork”. How and when to share your adopted child’s story with them. How to determine when they’re ready and methods to deliver that information, including seeking outside help when necessary. She also shares the research on betrayal trauma and why sharing this information with your child is so important. They talk about how to build trust and safety with your adopted child, approach cultural and religious differences, including how to help build your child’s confidence, trust, and self esteem when raising a child that is a different ethnicity of others in the household. Where to go to find support and connections, and how to help embrace everyone in the family to step outside of their comfort zones. Check out our video chat here! #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlscsw #therapyadvice #adoption #adopting #adoptedchild #blendedfamily #blendedfamilies Dr. Aguayo holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her doctoral and post-doctoral studies have all emphasized the impacts of developmental trauma. She is trained in Circle of Security, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) & Theraplay. Her coaching practice emphasizes educating organizations, professionals, and families on the impacts of early trauma on development: cognitive, neurological, relational, and behavioral. For over ten years, she has worked specifically with this population. She herself is an adoptive parent to two children, now adults, one with significant special needs including complex developmental trauma disorder, extreme mental illness, and substance abuse disorder. She approaches all of her audiences with the expertise of a professional and the endless compassion of a mother. She pursued her doctorate because of her son, and he continues to inspire her to learn and grow professionally and personally. She has written articles for Focus on the Family & Fostering Families Today. She is a notable keynote speaker who has spoken nationwide at many notable locations: CAFO, Vanderbilt’s Neuroscience Symposium at CIA, Empowered to Connect, Wyoming Psychological Association Annual conference and many others. She is bilingual, speaks internationally and offers her services in English and Spanish. For More information visit Dr. Melody’s website: www.drmelodyaguayo.com [http://www.drmelodyaguayo.com/] Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126] Instagram: @accidental_expert_family [http://instagram.com/accidental_expert_family] YouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamily [http://youtube.com/@AccidentalExpertsFamily] Tiktok: @Accidental_experts [http://tiktok.com/@Accidental_experts] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/] Email us: accidentalexperts@gmail.com [accidentalexperts@gmail.com] The post Mitigating Adoption Trauma As An Adoptive Parent with Dr. Melody Aguayo [https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2026/04/28/mitigating-adoption-trauma-as-an-adoptive-parent-with-dr-melody-aguayo/] appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net [https://webtalkradio.net].

28 de abr de 20261 h 4 min

The Motherhood Myth with Vanessa Bennett, LMFT

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