We Are in It Together with Jamie Lynn Tatera

Parenting can be hard. Our kids struggle, and we blame ourselves or our kids. We think that our kids would be okay if only we did everything “right.” Jamie Lynn Tatera helps parents know that they are not alone in these struggles. We have honest conversations about hard things, including children’s and grown-ups’ mental health challenges. We keep it real and together grow resources like self-compassion, the ultimate resilience touchstone. We Are in It Together empowers caregivers to connect with kids to help them become their kindest, most resilient selves. We are in it together, I know it in my heart!

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Releasing Parenting Shame with Dr. Chris Germer

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Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min

Be a Part of the Solution

Does your heart break when you hear about about Spanish-speaking children and families experiencing fear and oppression in the US and abroad? Would you like to help support diverse communities during turbulent times? In this interview, Veronica shares about the oppression that she and many other Latinos have encountered both in the US as well as in their countries of origin. She also shares self-compassion tools that can help to soothe and empower. We discuss the effects that anti-immigrant rhet...

Mar 26, 2025•35 min

Unlocking our Parenting Delight

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your parenting delight? Or maybe you feel like you never had it!? Certified parenting educator Dajana Yoakley helps us discover tools that can put the delight back into our parenting. Listen to this episode of the We Are in It Together podcast to learn how: * Self-doubt robs us of parenting joy * Self-compassion leads to increased self-regulation * Understanding our child’s underlying needs can lead to increased connection * Accepting ourselves and our child as ...

Feb 18, 2025•45 min

Parenting with Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

This interview with Dr. Kristin Neff is a breath of fresh air for parents aspiring not only to nurture their children, but also empower them to be strong and agentic. And guess what!? Growing your own fierce and tender self-compassion skills is key to helping your child do the same. In this episode of the We Are in It Together podcast, Dr. Kristin Neff describes fierce self-compassion and how it can inform our interactions with our children. Jamie Lynn and Kristin also discuss how gender roles c...

Jan 20, 2025•40 min

The Rabbit Listened - The Transforming Power of Presence with Cori Doerrfeld

What do our children and loved ones really need when things go wrong? Often it’s not our words, but rather it’s our simple presence. In this insightful interview with Cori Doerrfeld, Jamie Lynn and Cori discuss why it’s so hard to remember that what people (including our children!) often need most is our patient listening ear. And it’s not just others who need our presence, but we also need our own loving presence. Cori Doerrfeld is the author of one of Jamie Lynn’s favorite children’s books, Th...

Dec 23, 2024•43 min

Post-Traumatic Growth with Chris Willard

When adversity strikes, do you ever fear that you are going to experience a mental health setback? What if the opposite were true? Dr. Chris Willard suggests that something positive can (and often does!) emerge from challenging life circumstances: post-traumatic growth. In Chris and Jamie Lynn’s candid conversation, they talk about resources we can bring to our adverse experiences (including mindfulness, self-compassion and EACH OTHER) that can help us transform something difficult into somethin...

Nov 20, 2024•44 min

The Mother-Daughter Duo

Jamie Lynn's daughter, Maya Lynn, is the vibrant little being that brought Jamie Lynn to Mindful Self-Compassion (through repeated tantrums in the early years ;). Maya Lynn is now 16 years-old, and she not only has her own mindful self-compassion practice, but also has helped Jamie Lynn create the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids. Podcast highlights include: * Maya shares about post pandemic-related social anxiety (3:30) * How to open to emotions - “What you resist persists” (5...

Oct 21, 2024•28 min

Parenting with Self-Compassion

Listen to Jamie Lynn’s favorite podcast episode so far! This rich conversation with Dr. Christine Lathren includes: * Perfectionism in parenting * Letting go of the lie that we can control outcomes if we do everything “right” * Not taking things personally * Being there for ourselves during our kids’ difficult moments. * How stress plus self-compassion builds resilience * What the research says about the power of self-compassion and the power of being part of a community who shares our struggles...

Sep 18, 2024•45 min

A Teen's Journey to Mindful Self-Compassion

How many of us know a child or teen that we wish would learn mindfulness and self-compassion? Listen to this episode to discover what inspired this 17-year-old to embark on a Mindful Self-Compassion journey. One of Grant’s biggest take-aways from the mindfulness and self-compassion classes he took was learning that he was not alone with his struggles. When Grant discovered that his peers struggled with difficult thoughts, he became less judgmental and more accepting of himself. Take aways for gr...

Aug 21, 2024•40 min

Youth Resilience and Self-Compassion with Dr. Karen Bluth

Would you like to give your kids a resource that can help them cope with challenging situations and thrive? Join Jamie Lynn and Dr. Karen Bluth for an honest conversation about the struggles that youth face and how self-compassion can help. Dr. Karen Bluth is a researcher, author, educator, and Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens program creator and teacher. Early intervention can help prevent future problems. Self-compassion offers a protective mechanism that can protect kids from secondary probl...

Jul 18, 2024•37 min

Overcoming Childhood OCD with Gwen Tatera and Jamie Lynn Tatera

Having a sticky mind is common for many children (and adults!). In this podcast episode, Jamie Lynn and Gwen Tatera have an honest conversation about childhood OCD and explore helpful questions for parents. How can adults spot symptoms of childhood OCD? How can caregivers respond effectively when a child has a sticky mind? What tools and resources are available to help kids and grown-ups practice resilience and gain freedom from obsessive thoughts and urges? Gwen Tatera is an educator and author...

Jun 18, 2024•37 min

Helping Kids Thrive with Social Anxiety

Hello Friends, It’s a big day! It’s the launch of the We Are in It Together podcast! Our new podcast is dedicated to helping children and their caregivers grow resources to thrive and understand that we are not alone when we struggle. Our first ever podcast episode is about social anxiety and kids, and I interview Tyler and Cody Feder. Cody and Tyler both have experienced social anxiety challenges, and they share not only their experience but also fabulous resources, including their precious chi...

May 01, 2024•41 min

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