Episode 98: Reparenting with Special Guest Janna Barkin

Reparenting is the action of taking care of the small child within all of us who has feelings and needs. Many times the pain beneath the struggle with food and weight is linked to emotional needs that weren’t met when we were children. This is understandable since it is impossible for a parent to meet every emotional need a child experiences. However, as an adult we can learn to meet our own needs and be our own parent. We do this by being compassionate, loving, attentive and responsible to ourselves. Janna Barkin, [email protected] an author, educator, and mother. Her youngest is transgender. She has worked as a preschool teacher/director and is now a certified yoga instructor with over a decade of experience.Janna currently supports transgender youth and their families as facilitator of parent support group at The Spahr Center in Marin County, Ca, as a workshop presenter, and as a parent coach. Her book “He’s Always Been My Son” (August 2017 Jessica Kingsley Publishers) was a #1 bestseller on Amazon and continues to be a valuable resource. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★