• Welcome to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast!
    Sep 24 2025
    Introducing the Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    🎙️ A very different journey of parenting

    • Discover what “Living Aware Parenting” really means for you and your child
    • Learn the story behind the podcast name & tree logo
    • Honouring Aletha Solter, PhD’s work
    • Supporting you with deep compassion

    Where to watch:

    • YouTube: Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    Welcome to the first episode!

    In this episode, I explain the origins of the podcast's name and logo, paying tribute to Aletha Solter's emphasis on accuracy and the evolving nature of Aware Parenting.

    I discuss why the title “Living Aware Parenting” signifies not only Aware Parenting itself, but also the effect that practicing it has on parents in other aspects of their lives and relationships.

    The tree logo symbolises the deep roots and ongoing growth of this philosophy, grounded in various scientific fields.

    I share my passion for upholding Aletha Solter’s vision with integrity and guiding listeners to her foundational works.

    I aim to support you in understanding and practicing Aware Parenting with depth and deep compassion for yourself as well as your child/ren.

    Episode Timestamps
    • 00:00 Introduction to Living Aware Parenting Podcast
    • 00:19 Why “Living Aware Parenting”?
    • 01:26 The Thinking Behind the Logo
    • 02:18 Honouring Aletha Solter's Work
    • 02:59 Vision for the Podcast
    • 03:56 Conclusions

    Thank you for listening!

    I’m so willing for you to find this episode helpful.


    Resources & LinksNewsletters
    • Sign up here

    Books
    • Aletha Solter, PhD: awareparenting.com/books.htm
    • Marion Rose, PhD: marionrose.net/books

    Courses & Mentoring
    • Free PDFs & Online Courses
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Social Media
    • Podcast Instagram: @thelivingawareparentingpodcast
    • Aware Parenting Instagram: @awareparenting
    • General Instagram: @marion_rose
    • Facebook: Marion Badenoch

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    7 mins
  • What is Aware Parenting?
    Sep 25 2025
    Understanding Aware Parenting: Foundational Assumptions, Core Aspects, and Principles

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.


    🎙️ Discover the philosophy and practice of Aware Parenting

    • Learn the three core aspects of Aware Parenting
    • Explore the four basic assumptions and ten guiding principles
    • Understand the importance of attachment, non-punitive discipline, and healing from stress and trauma
    • Gain compassionate insights for common parenting challenges

    Where to watch:

    • YouTube: Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    Welcome / Episode Description

    In this episode, I share the foundational philosophy and practice of Aware Parenting, developed by Aletha Solter, PhD.

    I outline the three core aspects, four basic assumptions, and ten principles of Aware Parenting, emphasising the innate wisdom of children and the value of attachment, non-punitive discipline, and healing from stress and trauma.

    I also discuss common parenting challenges and offer compassionate insights to support you on your parenting journey.

    Stay tuned for more episodes exploring the depth and richness of Aware Parenting.


    Episode Timestamps
    • 00:00 Introduction to Aware Parenting
    • 01:19 Foundations of Aware Parenting
    • 01:59 The Four Basic Assumptions
    • 05:53 The Three Core Aspects
    • 10:24 The Ten Principles of Aware Parenting
    • 12:27 Personal Insights and Encouragement
    • 26:24 Conclusion and Resources

    Thank You for Listening!

    I’m so willing for you to have found this episode helpful.


    Resources & Links

    Newsletters

    • Sign up here

    Books

    • Aletha Solter, PhD: awareparenting.com/books.htm
    • Marion Rose, PhD: marionrose.net/books

    Courses & Mentoring

    • Free PDFs & Online Courses
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Social Media

    • Podcast Instagram: @thelivingawareparentingpodcast
    • Aware Parenting Instagram: @awareparenting
    • General Instagram: @marion_rose
    • Facebook: Marion Badenoch

    Aware Parenting Instructors

    • All instructors in my region:
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    28 mins
  • Exploring the Foundations of Aware Parenting
    Sep 26 2025
    Exploring the Foundations of Aware Parenting

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    🎙️ Discover the origins and influences behind Aware Parenting

    • Learn about Aletha Solter, PhD’s personal and academic journey
    • Explore the scientific, cultural, and psychological influences on her work
    • Understand how theories from child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy shaped Aware Parenting
    • Gain insights into how this philosophy came to be shared with parents worldwide

    Where to watch:

    • YouTube: Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    Welcome / Episode Description

    In this episode, I delve into the foundations and influences of Aware Parenting, developed by Aletha Solter, PhD.

    I discuss Dr. Solter’s scientific influences, including her father Joseph Jauch, her studies with Jean Piaget, and the European cultural environment she grew up in.

    We explore how Dr. Solter integrated child development, neurophysiology, attachment, trauma, and psychotherapy theories into her philosophy.

    I emphasise both her personal and academic journey, offering insights into how these factors contributed to the creation of Aware Parenting and its ongoing relevance for parents today.

    Episode Timestamps
    • 00:00 Introduction to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast
    • 01:19 Foundations and Influences of Aware Parenting
    • 03:00 Scientific Method and Its Application in Aware Parenting
    • 04:44 Aletha Solter's Background and Influences
    • 06:54 Development of Aware Parenting Philosophy
    • 12:23 Key Influences and Theories in Aware Parenting
    • 16:32 Sharing and Spreading Aware Parenting
    • 17:22 Conclusion and Additional Resources

    Thank You for Listening!

    I’m so willing for you to have found this episode helpful.


    Resources & Links

    Newsletters

    • Sign up here

    Books

    • Aletha Solter, PhD: awareparenting.com/books.htm
    • Marion Rose, PhD: marionrose.net/books

    Courses & Mentoring

    • Free PDFs & Online Courses
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Social Media

    • Podcast Instagram: @thelivingawareparentingpodcast
    • Aware Parenting Instagram: @awareparenting
    • General Instagram: @marion_rose
    • Facebook: Marion Badenoch

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    20 mins
  • How my background brought me to Aware Parenting
    Nov 24 2025

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    In this episode of the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share how my early life journey led me to Aware Parenting, by Aletha Solter, PhD.

    I talk about experiences that shaped my passion for this approach: From being born prematurely and dealing with early separation trauma, to my academic pursuits in psychology and my training in psychotherapy, I explore how these experiences led me to resonate deeply with Aware Parenting.

    In the next episode, I continue where this one finishes.

    00:00 Introduction to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    01:21 Introducing Season Two: My Journey with Aware Parenting

    02:20 Early Life and Childhood Experiences

    08:52 Teenage Years: Fear, Alcohol, and Crying

    11:47 Discovering Psychology

    15:52 My PhD Journey

    27:58 Training as a Psychotherapist

    34:18 Key Moments and Realisations

    36:30 My Deep Dive into Infant Development

    50:24 Discovering Aware Parenting

    54:14 Becoming an Aware Parenting Instructor

    58:35 Reflecting on my Journey

    01:03:48 Conclusion and Resources

    Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.


    If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.


    Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast


    As of November 2025, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm


    As of November 2025, I have four solo published books for parents, and two for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/


    You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/


    You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list


    I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/


    Here are my Instagram pages:

    Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast

    Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/

    Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/


    My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch


    Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/


    Here's how to become an Aware...

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • My journey with Aware Parenting over the past 23 years
    Nov 24 2025

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    In this episode of the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share my journey with Aware Parenting, which started in 2001, when I was pregnant with my first daughter.

    I talk about my learning curves, and aha moments, and the elements I wish I'd understood. I share about my experiences as a mother, Aware Parenting instructor, mentor, and teacher of Aware Parenting instructors.

    I also touch on my future plans.

    Thank you for joining me on this voyage of discovery!

    00:00 Introduction to Aware Parenting

    01:19 Recording Challenges and Personal Reflections

    02:54 My Journey with Aware Parenting

    03:38 Chapter One: She Doesn't Have Any Feelings to Release

    13:10 Chapter Two: Breastfeeding Control Pattern and First Crying in Arms

    40:54 Chapter Three: Becoming an Aware Parenting Instructor

    47:46 Chapter Four: Becoming a Mother of Two

    49:04 Understanding Babies' Feelings

    50:19 Siblings

    51:25 Chapter 5 - the separation, and hitting and headbutting

    52:32 Separation and Pain

    55:35 Deep Healing

    59:30 Chapter 6 - Our homeschooling life and my travelling for workshops

    01:00:11 Chapter 7 - Online courses and the AWPIMC

    01:07:20 Chapter 8 - Podcast, Level 2, regional coordinator, writing the books

    01:14:53 Chapter 9 - now

    01:21:54 Future Plans and Vision

    Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.


    If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.


    Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast


    As of November 2025, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm


    As of November 2025, I have four solo published books for parents, and two for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/


    You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/


    You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list


    I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/


    Here are my Instagram pages:

    Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast

    Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/

    Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/


    My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch


    Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • My flavour of sharing Aware Parenting
    Nov 24 2025

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    In this episode, I share about my journey as a level two Aware Parenting instructor, and the regional coordinator for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

    I talk about the importance of empathy and compassion for both children and parents, and how I emphasise compassion for parents in my mentoring and teaching.

    00:00 Introduction to the Living Aware Parenting Podcast

    01:19 Interesting Technical Glitches (I had a few!!)


    02:34 Understanding Aware Parenting


    04:05 Empathy and Compassion in Practicing Aware Parenting


    07:26 The Vital Component of Community and Support for Parents


    16:01 The Marion Method


    17:53 Conclusion and Additional Resources


    Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.


    If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.


    Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast


    As of November 2025, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm


    As of November 2025, I have four solo published books for parents, and two for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/


    You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/


    You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list


    I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/


    Here are my Instagram pages:

    Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast

    Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/

    Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/


    My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch


    Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/


    Here's how to become an Aware Parenting instructor in my region:

    https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-certification/


    I do have another podcast, The Marion Rose Podcast, where I talk about all my other interests and...

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    19 mins
  • What I've learnt about our true nature from practicing Aware Parenting
    Nov 25 2025

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    In this episode, I share personal stories and insights from my 20+ years of experience as a level two instructor and regional coordinator for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

    I highlight what I've learnt from practicing Aware Parenting over 23 years, about the innate wisdom of babies, children, and teens in expressing their painful feelings with loving support.

    I talk about how it demonstrates the clear the difference it makes in presence and relaxation of babies and children, as well as in many other observable behaviours.

    I also share my direct experiences of how this approach creates deep connection, supports innate non-violence, and brings about profound healing.

    00:00 Introduction to Aware Parenting

    01:19 My Personal Journey and Experiences

    01:45 Understanding Human Nature Through Practicing Aware Parenting

    05:10 The Power of Emotional Expression

    14:27 Trusting Innate Wisdom

    21:59 Cultural Conditioning and Inner Work

    24:31 Core Aspects of Aware Parenting

    30:51 Conclusion and Resources

    Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.

    If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.

    Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast

    As of November 2025, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm


    As of November 2025, I have four solo published books for parents, and two for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/


    You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/


    You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list


    I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/


    Here are my Instagram pages:

    Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast

    Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/

    Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/


    My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch


    Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/


    Here's how to become an Aware Parenting instructor in my region:

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    32 mins
  • Some Things I Love About Aware Parenting Right Now!
    Nov 25 2025

    In the Living Aware Parenting Podcast, I share about Aware Parenting by Aletha Solter, PhD, to support parents to understand the philosophy, practices, and embodiment of this groundbreaking and life-changing approach.

    In this episode, I share some of the parts of Aware Parenting that are forefront of my consciousness at the moment.

    I emphasise deep understanding of what babies and children need for optimal development, and how Aware Parenting helps us understand cultural beliefs about babies and children.

    I also talk about how children are never "bad".

    I share about how surprised most parents are about how natural it is for babies and children to have a huge amount of painful feelings, even if we do everything we can to meet their needs.

    00:00 Introduction to Aware Parenting

    01:20 Personal Insights and Current Focus

    03:09 Understanding Children's Needs and Behaviours

    04:22 The Importance of Connection

    06:08 Healing and Emotional Expression

    11:15 Summary and Final Thoughts

    11:49 Additional Resources and Offerings

    Thank you so much for listening to this episode. I'm so willing for you to have found it helpful.


    If you'd like further resources, here's a summary of the details.


    Here's the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingAwareParentingPodcast


    As of November 2025, Aletha Solter, PhD. has seven published books, which you can find on her website, https://www.awareparenting.com/books.htm


    As of November 2025, I have four solo published books for parents, and two for children, with more coming soon. You can find out more on my website, https://marionrose.net/books/


    You can find my Aware Parenting free PDFs and online courses here: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-courses/


    You can sign up for my newsletters here: https://marion-rose.myflodesk.com/marion-rose-main-list


    I offer 1:1 mentoring. Details are here: https://marionrose.net/mentoring/


    Here are my Instagram pages:

    Podcast: http://instagram.com/thelivingawareparentingpodcast

    Aware Parenting: https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/

    Aware Parenting and The Marion Method: https://www.instagram.com/marion_rose/


    My Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/marion.badenoch


    Here are all the Aware Parenting instructors in my region: https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-instructors-in-australia-and-new-zealand/


    Here's how to become an Aware Parenting instructor in my region:

    https://marionrose.net/aware-parenting-certification/


    I

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