In this powerful episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Kiesha Yokers, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner, to unpack how nervous system health and inner calm can transform your parenting journey. Kiesha opens up about her own path through trauma and resilience, sharing how grounding techniques and breathwork have become her lifeline for regulating the nervous system. Wendy shares her own experiences of personal growth, learning to tune into her body and emotions, and how addressing trauma has impacted her parenting. Together, they explore the importance of creating safe, nurturing environments for our kids—shifting focus from correction to connection—and how breathwork can be a game-changer for healing and self-awareness. Kiesha’s wisdom brings home the message that somatic practices are not just tools, but powerful catalysts for emotional well-being and resilience in both parents and children. Get ready for an insightful and deeply relatable conversation that’ll leave you with practical tips for using breathwork and somatic practices to show up as your best self in parenting! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/242 You can grab Wendy's signature Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices