Unlocking Calm and Confidence in Parenting with Kecia Nelson, Licenced Clinical Social Worker & Holistic Parenting Coach. Kecia specializes in guiding overwhelmed and anxious mums to parent with confidence and calm. She helps them reduce frustration and anger, create emotionally supportive homes, and build stronger connections with their children. With 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with parents and children, and as a mother of two, she offers a safe and nurturing space for mums to heal their inner child, achieve emotional balance, and foster deeper connections with their children. Guided by her experience in social work, she understands the unique challenges that modern mums face today. Drawing from transformative techniques that enhance the parent-child relationship, she offers a holistic coaching program designed to overcome parenting anxiety. Through her program, mums can build stronger connections with their kids, break generational cycles, heal childhood wounds, and foster continuous growth to create lasting positive changes for their families. Episode Highlights: 1. Childhood Struggles and Self-Discovery: Kecia shares her experience growing up as an extroverted and fun child, who was often told she was too outspoken. This led her to shrink herself, struggle with perfectionism, low self-esteem, and an eating disorder in her teenage years. 2. Career Journey: Her transition from a career as a social worker to becoming a holistic parenting coach. Kecia helps mothers navigate the complexities of motherhood, offering tools to manage anxiety and frustration. 3. Pivotal Moments: Kecia discusses her pivotal moment a few years back when she hit a wall in life. Discovering the work of Brené Brown, she decided to reclaim her true self with healthier boundaries. 4. Shame and Vulnerability: Addressing the shame associated with having personal struggles and how it impacts professionals in coaching and mental health professions. Emphasizing that one does not need to be perfectly healed to help others. 5. Emotional Space and Boundaries: The importance of holding emotional space for others while maintaining healthy boundaries, especially as single mums. Recognizing the tendency to help others to avoid dealing with one’s own issues and the necessity of self-care. 6. Parenting Philosophy: Kecia’s concept that parenting is not about control, but about fostering a deep connection with your children. Learning to observe rather than absorb others’ energy is crucial. For more insights and to connect with Kecia Nelson follow her on Instagram. Keywords: • Parenting Anxiety • Emotional Support • Holistic Parenting • Childhood Trauma • Generational Healing • Brene Brown • Emotional Boundaries • Coaching Professionals • Self-Care • Connection Over Control Relevant Links • Kecia Nelson on Instagram