Edge of the Nest

Cassie Wilcox & Erica Scheifflee•www.edgeofthenestpodcast.com

This is a podcast hosted by two pediatric therapists who are dedicated to the continual growth of ourselves and others (e.g., significant others, children, clients, friends, family members). Here we talk about our own personal and professional experiences as it relates to physical and emotional wellness, optimal child development, and personal growth as a lifelong journey. Our discussions are vulnerable, authentic, practical, and illustrate the importance of community. ****Stay connected!**** Reach out to us at edgeofthenest@gmail.com to: (1) Subscribe to our email list, (2) Ask questions, and (3) Share requests for future episodes.

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Mentorship for Self-Nourishment

Dear human who wishes to feel healthy, happy, fulfilled, and alive… YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE. Self-development and self-nourishment are things we do FOR ourselves, BUT that doesn’t mean we have to do it BY ourselves. As young children, we needed the guidance of caregivers to help us grow, learn, and survive. We may be all grown up now, but we never stop benefiting from a loving, caring guide to help us THRIVE. The best part?: Now that we’re adults, we can CHOOSE who guides and mentors us....

Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min

Quick Thoughts: Nourishing the Self from Fall to Winter

At this time of year, the SQUIRRELS can be our TEACHERS! They’re busy gathering and preparing for winter. What if we did the same thing to help us THRIVE—not just survive—this holiday and winter season? Although the “fall harvest” almost exclusively refers to the gathering of food, we can also think of this time of year as an opportunity to collect other things that nourish us. In this “Quick Thoughts” episode, we’re getting right down to practicalities. You’ll hear about strategies, tools, and ...

Nov 01, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Compassionate Command: Lovingly & Confidently Steer the Ship For Your Children

Parenting with “compassionate command” leads to more independent and secure children AND more emotionally well parents. Maybe COMPASSION comes more easily for you while COMMAND is your partner’s comfort zone. How does the way you were parented impact where you fall on the “compassion-command spectrum” and WHY DOES IT MATTER? *** In this episode, Erica and Cassie discuss what it means to drive the metaphorical “ship” for your family with confidence, love, and collaboration. Many examples are give...

Oct 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Back to School - Setting Up for Success

It’s pep talk time! And this isn’t just for the kids going back to school…it’s for the parents too (maybe even more so)! In this “back to school episode”, we will: Cover the science behind our stress response to transitions as a form of change Explore new ways of thinking about transitions as multi-faceted processes Explore how to set ourselves up for success through intention-setting and managing expectations of ourselves and our kids Discuss common barriers, pitfalls, or “bottlenecks” and offe...

Sep 01, 2022•39 min

Exploring Behavior: How to Respond Instead of React

Let’s face it…human behavior can be confusing, exhausting, and downright frustrating at times. Whether we’re talking about young children or even adults, when someone behaves in a way that is unexpected, inconvenient, or uncomfortable, our natural reaction is to want to stop or “fix” it. However, if we react in this way, we might miss an important opportunity to understand that person on a deeper level and/or to help the individual begin to understand themselves better. If we can take a curious ...

Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Power of Curiosity

Do you know how POWERFUL curiosity really is?!?! We’re serious here. Curiosity has the power to CHANGE YOUR LIFE and help you step into the driver’s seat of your health and wellbeing. When we implement curiosity into our daily lives, we can: Influence how our genes are expressed Find solutions to our chronic ailments that conventional doctors have dismissed or have no answers for Remain calm and grounded during even the toughest parenting situations Resolve recurring problems in our lives or rel...

Jul 01, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

BONUS: Essential Oils as Empowerment Tools

To honor the summer solstice, we're offering a bonus episode so you can up-level your health journey this summer! Essential oils offer a plethora of opportunities to support our physical and emotional wellbeing. They can do everything from: - Keep you cool on a hot summer day - Help your baby with teething pain - Keep your teenager calm for an exam or "big game" - Reduce your allostatic load from traditional cleaning chemicals - Keep the mosquitos away - AND SO MUCH MORE!! In this episode, we jo...

Jun 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Part 2: Embodying Wholeness

This is PART TWO of a two-part series. If you haven’t heard PART ONE, check it out here: https://www.edgeofthenestpodcast.com/1905380/10487085-e2-part-1-embodying-wholeness In this episode, Erica and Cassie review the fundamental “pillars of wholeness:” Relationships Experiences Nutrition Allostatic load: the “rain barrel” State of our nervous system You’ll learn WHAT you can do when one or more of these pillars is out of alignment. Listen to find out how these strategies (AND MANY MORE) can hel...

Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min

[BONUS] Releasing Self-Judgement and Harnessing Good Enough-ness

**BONUS** Mother’s Day Episode! Parenting is the most important leadership role. It has a butterfly effect on the whole world. Mothers specifically are doing so much and doing the best they can. But we can always choose to grow. What if we could change the future of our society by looking within ourselves? In this episode, Cassie and Erica talk about how self-judgement and perfectionism block our creativity, authenticity, and flow. They discuss the impact it has on physical and emotional wellbei...

May 04, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3

E2: Part 1: Embodying Wholeness

Life is a playground for us to experience with all its ebbs and flows. We were born for this—the easy and the uncomfortable. It’s what makes life worth living. *** This is PART ONE of a two-part series. Erica and Cassie discuss the “pillars of wholeness” – the elements that—when in alignment—lead to a healthy body, a resilient mind, and an experience of ultimate fulfillment. If any of these pillars is out of alignment, we will experience DIS-EASE either in our physical body or emotional health: ...

May 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

E1: Deep Dive into the Edge of the Nest

Are you ready to grow and get uncomfortable all while maintaining your sense of "home" and security? Find your growth edge with us here at the Edge of the Nest! In this premiere episode, Cassie and Erica share the WHY's behind the podcast and what it truly means to live life "on the edge" in the name of self-growth, optimal physical and emotional development of our children, and leaving this world better than we found it. Music credit: “Clear Sky” from Uppbeat (free for Creators!); https://uppbe...

Mar 31, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1

"Teaser": Intentionally Experiencing the Holidays. Introducing Edge of the Nest!

An official holiday announcement introducing Edge of the Nest , a podcast dedicated to supporting both self-growth and the growth of others through compassionate, vulnerable attunement. In this holiday teaser, you will meet the podcast hostesses, Cassie Wilcox and Erica Scheifflee. Combined, they offer nearly 80 years of life experience and 35 years of professional experience unraveling the journey of coming closer to our unique selves and enjoying the ride. More to come in early 2022. With the ...

Dec 17, 2021•59 min

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