Ep 61 - Heal Your Inner Child to Become a More Present Parent

Have you ever felt completely alone in a room full ofpeople? Or found yourself snapping at your kids, scrolling endlessly, or never feeling like you're doing enough, without really knowing why? In this powerful episode, Mia sits down with Dr. SylviaKalicinski, PhD-level therapist, speaker, and mental health advocate with nearly two decades of experience in trauma, emotional patterns, and the science of loneliness. Together they explore how unmet emotional needs from childhood shape the way we parent today, and what we can actually do about it. In this episode, you'll discover: Why loneliness is a signal worth listening to, not something to push away The HEART Method; Dr. Sylvia's5-step framework for navigating loneliness and rewriting limiting beliefs How childhood emotional neglectshows up in everyday parenting moments Why you cannot teach your childto manage emotions you haven't named yourself The surprising role of play andjoy in genuine healing

Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone trying tounderstand yourself better, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, hopeful, and ready to take one small step toward deeper connection, with yourself and your children.

🎙️ About Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski: Dr. Sylvia is a PhD-level psychotherapist, speaker, and mental health advocate specialising in trauma, loneliness, and emotional healing. Her debut book, A Therapist's No BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone, is available now on Amazon. 📖 Get Dr. Sylvia's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-AF-Therapists-No-BS-Feeling/dp/1394345569 🌐 Dr. Sylvia's website: https://drsylviak.com/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sylvia-kalicinski-ph-d-lmft-67aa447a/ 📱 Follow Dr. Sylvia on Instagram: @drsylviak 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a parent or educator who needs to hear this, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. 🌐 Discovery Playtime: https://discoveryplaytime.ie/