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On Navigating the Abyss
Teri Potter and Catherine Borgman-Arboleda are both Conscious Parenting coaches and mothers that have had difficult journeys supporting their adolescent daughters through mental health and substance misuse struggles. They candidly discuss their own experiences, the inner work that has helped them to find peace, freedom and the ability to draw on deeper sources of wisdom that they initially weren't aware of. They draw from the work of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Dr, Gabor Maté, who they have trained with, as well as many of the great wisdom teachers. Their aim is bring a new lens for parenting struggling kids, and provide concrete approaches and tools to support parents in making internal shifts that will in turn contribute to their ability to engage with, and guide, their young people.
TERI
Website: https://teripotter.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teripottercoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teripottercoach
email: teri@teripotter.com
CATHERINE
Website: https://www.collaborative-insights.com/conscious-coaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collaborative_insights_coach/
email: catherine@collaborative-insights.com
On Navigating the Abyss
4. Radical Acceptance
Radical Acceptance: Letting Go and Trusting the Journey
In this episode of Navigating the Abyss, hosts Teri and Catherine, both Trauma-Informed Conscious Parenting coaches, delve into the concept of Radical Acceptance. They explore the critical differences between regular acceptance and radical acceptance, sharing personal experiences and parenting challenges to illustrate the transformative power of truly letting go and trusting the process. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, grounding techniques, and the impact of radical acceptance on both their children’s development and their own well-being. The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, the power of the present moment, and the wisdom found in ancient traditions.
00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Abyss
00:31 Understanding Radical Acceptance
01:06 Personal Experiences with Radical Acceptance
07:01 Daily Challenges and Radical Acceptance
13:24 Practical Steps for Radical Acceptance
24:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
24:59 Legal Disclaimer
TERI
Website: https://teripotter.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teripottercoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teripottercoach
teri@teripotter.com
CATHERINE
Website: https://www.collaborative-insights.com/conscious-coaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collaborative_insights_coach/
catherine@collaborative-insights.com
Resources:
- Conscious Parenting (Dr. Shefali Tsabary)
- Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam Kaur)
Here are a few international resources:
- United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text HOME to 741741
- United Kingdom: Samaritans: 116 123
- Canada: Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
- Australia: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
- International Helplines: Please visit www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html for a full list of helplines worldwide.
- https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Please remember, there is always support available, and reaching out can be the first step in finding help. You are not alone, and support is there for you and your family.
