What Kids Wish Parents Understood About Growing Up (Episode 55)

Episode 56: "Ancestors in Training": Medicine, Memory, and the Stories That Keep Us Connected

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489274/fan_mail/new] What if medicine wasn’t just something prescribed… but something that reconnects us to ourselves? In this tender and deeply reflective episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma explore the idea of “mental medicine” after Amber’s 3D Power Pause conversation with death doula and therapist The Ancestral Healing Collective [https://www.theancestralhealingcollective.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] founder TaLisa Ramos. Together, they unpack grief, ancestry, storytelling, food, family, community, and the sacred question: What kind of ancestor are you becoming right now? Emma shares that medicine for her is “family, friends, and food,” while Amber reflects on the healing power of remembering our elders as people who once carried dreams too. The episode moves through conversations about: *  Death doulas and grief work  *  Emotional heaviness in today’s world  *  Why storytelling is medicine  *  Black ancestry, belonging, and identity  *  Remembering the dreams of our parents and grandparents  *  The Disney movie Coco and what it means to be remembered  *  Becoming “good ancestors in training”  This episode is both a conversation and an invitation:  to slow down,  to remember,  and to ask what kind of legacy we are creating through the way we love and live. In This Episode *  00:32 Death Doula Explained  *  02:17 Youth Wellness Summit  *  04:03 Heavy Times and Grief  *  06:51 Bring Medicine Home  *  08:14 What Medicine Means  *  10:10 Family Friends Food  *  12:54 Ancestry Stories We Miss  *  20:38 Adults Had Dreams Too  *  26:04 Ancestors In Training  *  31:23 Coco and Remembering  *  32:12 Final Nuggets and Outro  Chicken Nugget Wisdom 🍗 “You gotta be a good ancestor in training.” — Emma Reflection Questions *  What feels like medicine to you?  *  What stories from your family were never fully told?  *  What dreams did your elders carry that you are now able to pursue?  *  What do you hope people remember about the way you loved? Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination [https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/] Youtube: @naturalinclination [https://www.youtube.com/@naturalinclination] TikTok: Amber Sessoms [https://open.substack.com/users/12580653-amber-sessoms?utm_source=mentions] LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/] Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ambersessoms.bsky.social] Facebook: Natural Inclination [https://www.facebook.com/aninclination] Website: www.aninclination.com [http://www.aninclination.com/] Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

What Kids Wish Parents Understood About Growing Up (Episode 55)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489274/fan_mail/new] What happens when your child starts growing up… and you realize you are growing too? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma move from lighthearted conversations about birthdays, rules, and everyday family moments into a deeper dialogue about emotional safety, autonomy, conflict, middle school transitions, and what it means to stay connected while everyone is changing. Together, they unpack: *  parenting without control  *  emotional overload in families  *  healthy distance and space  *  breaking cycles through therapy and reflection  *  why children need room to speak honestly  *  and how joy and play can become pathways back to connection  Amber reflects on the tension between safety and freedom as children grow older, while Emma offers honest insight into what helps her feel emotionally safe and understood. This episode is a reminder that:  ✨ connection matters more than perfection  ✨ healthy space can create healthier conversations  ✨ and growing up impacts everyone in the family—not just children Chapters  02:44 Letting Kids Grow Up  03:56 “You Have to Let Your Babies Go”  06:02 Family Tension & Emotional Capacity  08:13 There’s No Rulebook for Adults  10:26 Therapy & Breaking Cycles  12:23 Middle School & No Yelling  16:23 Healthy Distance & Space  20:38 Let Kids Speak Truth  22:36 Parents Are Not Besties  26:34 Freedom & Rules  27:20 Birthday Plans & Growing Up  30:06 Autonomy vs Safety  32:27 Respect & Leadership Lessons  36:37 Chicken Nugget Wisdom Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination [https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/] Youtube: @naturalinclination [https://www.youtube.com/@naturalinclination] TikTok: Amber Sessoms [https://open.substack.com/users/12580653-amber-sessoms?utm_source=mentions] LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/] Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ambersessoms.bsky.social] Facebook: Natural Inclination [https://www.facebook.com/aninclination] Website: www.aninclination.com [http://www.aninclination.com/] Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

"You Have to Let Your Babies Grow Up": A Mother’s Day Conversation About Parenting Adult Children

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489274/fan_mail/new] “You have to let your babies grow up.” In this special Mother’s Day episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms is joined by her oldest daughter, Jojo, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, healing, trauma, therapy, boundaries, and what happens when your child becomes old enough to see your humanity differently. Together, they reflect on: * growing up with a young single mother * surviving domestic violence and poverty * therapy and breaking generational stigma * parenting adult children * giving parents grace while honoring your own experiences * reconnecting with estranged family * learning to love each other differently in adulthood Inspired by Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom: “You have to let your babies grow up.” This conversation explores the both/and of Mother’s Day: love and grief, healing and hurt, boundaries and connection, motherhood and becoming. Chapters 00:36 Mothers Day Reflections 02:04 Family Stages And Spacing 03:20 Prom Tears And Group Chats 05:24 Why Healing Matters 06:55 First Big Question 07:41 Young Mom Survival 09:48 Leaving Abuse Behind 13:02 Poverty And Christmases 15:54 Campus Kid Village 19:55 No Kids In This World 26:58 Grace And Therapy 31:54 Asthma And School Battles 35:31 DV Trauma And Custody 37:10 Finally Ready for Therapy 42:09 Bio Mom Returns 47:01 Boundaries and Motherhood Titles 52:03 Loving Each Other as Adults 55:32 Kicked Out and Growing Up 58:53 Needs Values and Strength 01:02:59 Choosing Not to Settle 01:07:29 Raising Your Mom  Continue the conversation: https://substack.com/@naturalinclination [https://substack.com/@naturalinclination] Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination [https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/] Youtube: @naturalinclination [https://www.youtube.com/@naturalinclination] TikTok: Amber Sessoms [https://open.substack.com/users/12580653-amber-sessoms?utm_source=mentions] LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/] Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ambersessoms.bsky.social] Facebook: Natural Inclination [https://www.facebook.com/aninclination] Website: www.aninclination.com [http://www.aninclination.com/] Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

Episode 53: Find the Song That Holds You: Feeling Your Emotions in Real Time

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489274/fan_mail/new] What if your emotions had a soundtrack? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma put Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom into practice: “Find a song that matches your emotions… in the moment.” From Victorious to Donny Hathaway, this conversation moves from playful to profound as they explore how music can help us process fear, sadness, joy, and everything in between. Emma chooses “Make It Shine” as her anthem of confidence and courage—reminding us to face our fears and live out our dreams. Amber shares “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” unpacking its connection to mental health, grief, and liberation, and reflecting on the legacy of a song written to hold someone through suffering. Together, they explore: *  How music helps us feel instead of avoid emotions  *  Why sitting with feelings creates clarity and healing  *  The difference between how we show emotions at home vs. in public  *  The importance of safe spaces to express what we carry  *  How small practices (like a song) can reconnect us to ourselves Chapters 01:32 Emma Picks “Make It Shine” 04:48 Why It Matches Her Mood 05:46 Lyrics and Facing Fear 07:57 Just Do It and Dream Talk 09:09 Amber Shares Her Song 14:08 Lyrics Meaning and Liberation 15:26 Donny Hathaway Backstory 19:02 Home vs Public Emotions 20:51 Creating Connection 22:29 Safe Emotional Expression 29:33 New Chicken Nugget Wisdom The Practice (Chicken Nugget Wisdom) Inspired by Emma’s Chicken Nugget Wisdom: “Make a math problem out of how you feel.” Turn your feelings into something you can work with. Even if that means making your own math. * You can name what you feel * You can translate it * You can play with it * You can make meaning out of it Translation: Your brain is powerful enough to create meaning… even in the middle of emotion. If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone. Call or text 988, anytime. 988lifeline.org [https://988lifeline.org/] Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination [https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/] Youtube: @naturalinclination [https://www.youtube.com/@naturalinclination] TikTok: Amber Sessoms [https://open.substack.com/users/12580653-amber-sessoms?utm_source=mentions] LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/] Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ambersessoms.bsky.social] Facebook: Natural Inclination [https://www.facebook.com/aninclination] Website: www.aninclination.com [http://www.aninclination.com/] Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!

Episode 52: Stop Waiting for Big Moments to Celebrate Your Life

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489274/fan_mail/new] Why is it so hard to feel celebrated—even on your birthday? In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Amber and her daughter Emma explore how past experiences shape our beliefs about worthiness, love, and celebration. What starts as a simple reflection on birthdays becomes a deeper conversation about: *  Healing shame and feeling “unlovable”  *  Learning to receive love instead of deflecting it  *  Holding grief and joy at the same time  *  Letting go of the belief that you have to earn celebration  This is a powerful, honest conversation about what it means to come home to yourself. Chapters:  01:00 Reframing Past Birthdays  02:30 Naming Emotions in the Body  04:00 Healing Shame & Worthiness  07:00 Family, Joy, and Belonging  09:00 When Celebration Feels Complicated  13:00 Beliefs About Yourself  17:00 What Makes You Feel Loved  20:00 Everyday Celebration  22:00 Celebrating Yourself Differently  25:00 Rewards, Pressure, and Performance  27:00 Happiness vs Reality  29:00 Simple Joy & Connection  30:30 Emma’s Challenge Reflection Questions: *  What emotions come up when you think about being celebrated?  *  What beliefs about yourself were formed in those moments?  *  What would it look like to celebrate yourself differently?  Want More Reflections? Join the community on Substack for deeper practices and weekly conversations: https://livingin3dpower.substack.com/ Join the Conversation: What’s one way you can celebrate yourself this week? Drop it in the comments. #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness #InnerHealing #MotherDaughter #PersonalGrowth #3DPower #GriefAndJoy #MentalHealthMatters Connect with Me: Instagram: @natural_inclination [https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/] Youtube: @naturalinclination [https://www.youtube.com/@naturalinclination] TikTok: Amber Sessoms [https://open.substack.com/users/12580653-amber-sessoms?utm_source=mentions] LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/] Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/ambersessoms.bsky.social] Facebook: Natural Inclination [https://www.facebook.com/aninclination] Website: www.aninclination.com [http://www.aninclination.com/] Like, Comment, Share, Engage If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!