“Comparison is the thief of joy. When I let go of all of that, and focused on what I needed to do for myself and my family, parenting became a joy.” Erin Soto

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Erin Soto.

Erin is the best-selling author of The Mother of all Fights, stage III cancer survivor, wellness coach and mother of four based in Orange County, California.  She teaches life changing habits to reclaim control over your health for cancer thrivers and anyone wanting to know the most effective evidence-based preventive measures to protect against development and support recovery. Sign up for one of her popular online courses, receive free weekly tips on her website and check out her Living Well App for healthy habits, goal tracking and motivation.

This podcast covers:

• How living through stage 3 cancer impacts the entire family 
• Sharing your diagnosis with your children in a sensitive and honest way
• Ways it impacts your children 
• The importance of getting access to help
• Building resilience and gaining wisdom together
• The 5 core integrative health practices that help treat and prevent cancer
• Changing your life to support healthy practices
• Living from a place of awareness instead of fear
• Showing up for your children as the unique parent that you are
• Why your wellness is too important to wait

Resources:

• Website: https://www.erinsoto.com. This includes family friendly, kid tested recipes. 

   

• Book: Mother of All Fights - FREE COPY available on the website

   

• Program: Anti-Cancer, Five Week Wellness Program (Also available on the website)

   

• App: Think Dirty - Shop Clean

   

• Holmes Rahe Stress Inventory: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory