A powerful and vulnerable conversation about the humbling power of parenting, fear, the nature of our thoughts, how to grow and change, and more. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Fierce Kindness is a constant, lifelong practice and state of mind. 2. It’s essential to become the observer and not listen to everything you tell yourself. Melanie calls this accountability for how you are talking to yourself. 3. How do we reconcile radical accountability with the things we have no control over? Melanie says by beginning again. Things don’t need to be complicated to be effective, and sometimes change happens very quickly! Mama, teacher, author and kindness activist, Mel has taught yoga since 2005.  She’s the author of Kitchen Yoga and Fierce Kindness; Be a Positive Force for Change. Mel shares tested tools to create Joy, Growth and Freedom. Find out more about Melanie at melaniesalvatoreaugust.com. What's your takeaway? Start the conversation here. Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> on iTunes or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.