What if the loudest critic in your kid's life isn't in the bleachers... it's in their own head? Dr. Peter Economou, licensed psychologist, Zen teacher, and Olympic-level competitive swimmer, joined us for a conversation that's equal parts practical and profound, and it applies to every mom who's ever wondered whether she's helping or accidentally adding to the pressure.

What You'll Learn

✅ Why mindfulness isn't about slowing down, it's about training your brain on purpose, and why that distinction changes everything for high performers

✅ What the "demons on the boat" metaphor from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches us about bully thoughts, and why trying to push them down is exactly what keeps kids stuck

✅ The middle path between "nothing is ever good enough" and burnout — and how parents can help kids find it without living out their own unfinished stories through them

✅ Three simple, practical ways to bring mindfulness into everyday life without a meditation cushion or a free hour

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Chapters

00:00 Hamster Wheel Hook
00:18 Podcast Intro
00:49 Meet Dr Pete
02:07 Fun Fact Olympic Swimmer
03:28 Belonging Beyond Titles
04:32 Mindfulness Meets Sports
06:18 What Mindfulness Is
08:08 Mindfulness for Busy Moms
09:13 Three Everyday Practices
11:01 Quieting Bully Thoughts
14:51 Middle Path Parenting
17:47 Motivation and Self Care
19:50 Balance and Perspective
22:23 Legacy and Genuineness
24:00 Where to Find Dr Pete
24:32 Host Wrap and Reflection

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