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During my time in the classroom, I learned that children depend on adults to regulate their nervous systems. When we aren’t emotionally regulated, they aren’t either. Why? Because they are still growing, and their nervous systems are not completely developed yet. Kids rely on the adults in their lives to model self-regulation and strategies for resilience.
After obtaining my certification to teach mindfulness to students, staff, and parents, I began offering mindfulness workshops to colleagues and parents. These workshops were well received and frequently requested.
Who attended the workshops? My female colleagues and moms. They loved the group energy and often expressed how much they enjoyed our "cozy little group." They wanted to include their favorite female friends and relatives.
That's when I realized that mindfulness is not only a powerful tool for calming the nervous system, but also for building deep connections. When women feel supported by each other, their spouses, siblings, parents, and kids do too.
I love the deep connection that is created when women unite. I love the energy that happens when we show genuine, authentic care towards our sisters through listening, holding space, and asking thoughtful questions.
Time and again, I witness women from very different situations learn just how similar they are, despite their diverse backgrounds.
There’s nothing cooler than watching women model peace to their own kids, nieces and nephews, grandkids, and friends’ kids.
Why do I teach women mindfulness? Because it is the key modality that makes all of the above possible.
About Traci
Hi there, I’m Traci. I’m a mom, teacher, and mindfulness coach for women. I've had the privilege of working in both the USA and Germany, across public and international schools. One of the things I noticed was that women need to feel connected. This means that they need to feel seen, heard, loved, and accepted for who they are.
Being far away from home is rough. In addition to all the basic pressures of everyday modern life, expat women rely on new friendships to replace the bonds of their mothers, grandmas, sisters, aunts, and local friends. They need a community that 'gets' what it's like to be in a country where the language, culture, and mindset are different.
We all want to connect. We want to be seen, heard, liked, and accepted for who we are. And yet, for expat women, this is just one more daunting task that gets added to the daily list of survival tasks. Some cultures are more welcoming than others. The hamster wheel begins to spin faster, inviting feelings of overwhelm and loneliness to take center stage.
Is this sounding familiar?
For many of the women I've worked with, being emotionally equipped to thrive in a different culture was not the norm. In my case, I ended up in the hospital—twice—before realizing I needed to simplify my life, quiet my inner pleaser, and fully accept myself as worthy everywhere in the world.
As I was recovering from my hospital stays, mindfulness became my lifeline. I learned how to gradually make adjustments to my lifestyle that would support me and help me thrive. The practice improved my health, strengthened my family bonds, enriched friendships, and even boosted my professional life. By prioritizing self-care, I became a better support system for my loved ones and set a positive example for my son.
Thrive With Mindfulness was born from the belief that investing in our own well-being today not only transforms our lives now but also paves the way for a brighter tomorrow for ourselves, our families, and beyond.
We work with all women, creating a vibrant, inclusive, international community of heart-centered, mindful women.
In addition to community building, I also offer:
Monthly virtual meetups
Group coaching
Online self-paced courses
Personalized 1:1 coaching
Rejuvenating day retreats
Join Thrive With Mindfulness on our mission to shape the future by transforming ourselves!
The following testimonials are from our group coaching program for parents, which is offered once a year:
"During my transformative journey in The Mindful Parenting Program, I have acquired profound insights and invaluable knowledge. Traci began by conducting an alignment call to assess my starting point in the realm of mindful parenting, enabling her to tailor the experience to my specific needs.
Throughout the program, I delved into the understanding of my thoughts and emotions, nurtured self-compassion, gradually expanded my repertoire of mindfulness activities and tools, and introspected on how these practices could positively impact my child.
If I have any regret, it is that I had not joined this group and acquired these vital practices earlier in my journey as a mother. While I cannot alter the past, I now possess the knowledge and skills to navigate future challenges with confidence and grace. Traci, your impact on my life has been truly life-changing. Thank you!"
- Anna K.
"I have been going through and trying to adjust through a lot of challenges with my kids that impact my schedule. Now, I've taken into account that if I want to accomplish all that I set out to do, I need to shift my priorities and find ways to make things work. The Mindful Parent Program has enabled me to problem-solve better when I'm more mindful of my time and my kids' feelings. Also, making sure I make time for myself all in the process!"
- Joy M.
“I was surprised at how unconscious my thoughts are, and how my brain can take something positive and turn it into something negative that makes me worry. Now that I am aware of this, thanks to The Mindful Parent Program, I write it down every time I notice it. This helps me to remind myself that I can rewire my brain and change how I react to any situation.”
- Caitlin A.
Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.
Viktor Frankl
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"Hi Traci, I wanted to let you know I tried that technique with my 5 year old today. It took three patient tries but, it worked!! Thank you so much." - Matt S.
"Thank you for giving me a new perspective on parenting. As a teacher this is powerful for me to understand how each parent's experience is as unique as the children they are raising." - Tracy D.