Are you strict, relaxed… or somewhere in between? This week, we’re diving into the world of parenting styles — from Diana Baumrind’s classic four (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved) to newer approaches like “lighthouse parenting.”

We explore how discipline has evolved over time, how our own upbringing shapes the way we parent, and what it looks like to blend different styles in real life. From handling backtalk to managing the everyday stress of parenting, we share the real-life challenges we’re all navigating together.

Most importantly, we talk about the power of repair: owning our mistakes, reconnecting with our kids, and remembering that parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention, growth, and showing up again and again.

And as we wrap up Season 1, it feels only fitting to end on a topic that every parent is still figuring out in real time.

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This is a special episode of The Village Thrives, as Donna takes on the role of interviewer and sits down with Kristina for an intimate conversation about her memoir and supporting podcast, She Believed.

Kristina opens up about her breast cancer journey — from the moment of diagnosis to navigating treatment while continuing to show up as a parent, partner, and professional. She shares what it was like to compartmentalize life during illness, how she made decisions about what to share with her children, and the role her village played throughout her experience.

It is an honest conversation about motherhood, vulnerability, and the unexpected ways life can reshape us. Kristina also reflects on why, despite everything, she describes this chapter as one of the best things that has ever happened to her — and what she hopes others can take from her story.

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What if the secret to a longer, healthier, and happier life isn’t complicated — but rooted in how we live every day? In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Sarah Kearney, Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, to break down the powerful lessons behind the world’s longest-living communities.

Sarah walks us through the Power 9 — including the 80% rule — and shares how simple shifts like slowing down, managing stress, finding purpose, and prioritizing connection can have a lasting impact on our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our families. We also dive into the importance of belonging, how community shapes our health, and answer the question you didn’t know you had: what exactly is a Moai?