Hunter talks to Aprilia West about Become An Emotion Whisperer. Have you been pulled away from your intention to parent peacefully by your reactions recently? Mommy tantrums (and daddy tantrums) are one of our big downfalls as parents. What if, instead, you could act from your values no matter what you are feeling? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Aprilia West, psychologist and “Emotion Whisperer” who teaches us how to take care of our difficult feelings so that we can show up fully for life. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. If we try to avoid feeling our feelings, they control your life 2. Emotions are messengers 3. Learning how to relax with our emotions is key APRILIA WEST is a Los Angeles-based licensed clinical psychologist, trainer, executive coach, and organizational consultant and is recognized as an expert in emotion efficacy. Website www.drapriliawest.com Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/drapriliawest/ Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts 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.