Heidi Lindeman, a therapist and single mom, shares her personal journey with anger and how she learned to manage it. She discusses a specific incident with her children during bedtime and reflects on her emotional response, providing insights into building emotional intelligence.

Takeaways

• Anger is a signal that our needs aren't being fully met.
• Exploring moments of discomfort and anger, and discussing them with a therapist or friends, can lead to building emotional intelligence.

Chapters

• 00:00 Unpacking Anger and Building Emotional Intelligence

The podcast episode features a discussion on emotional intelligence and the journey of a single mom in raising emotionally intelligent children. It emphasizes the importance of community support and the role of love and compassion in responding to children's emotions. The episode also highlights the significance of teaching emotional awareness and meeting emotional needs, while balancing love and boundaries.

Takeaways

• Community support
• Emotional intelligence

Chapters

• 00:00 Creating a Better World
• 04:55 Teaching Emotional Awareness
• 12:00 Meeting Emotional Needs

Heidi Lindeman announces the launch of her podcast, 'The Raising Emotionally Intelligent Humans Podcast,' where she shares real stories from her life as a single mom and discusses emotional intelligence, parenting, and creating a better world for children. The podcast aims to provide support and guidance to parents, especially mothers, in understanding and managing emotions.

Takeaways

• Emotional Intelligence
• Parenting
• Support for Parents

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to The Raising Emotionally Intelligent Humans Podcast