How to Parent Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit with Dr Naomi Fisher

What if your child’s refusal to get dressed… meant they finally felt safe? In this episode Izzy Judd chats to clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Naomi Fisher about low demand parenting, why traditional discipline often backfires, how to parent when your child is in survival mode, and the critical importance of listening to a child’s “no.” 🔗 More on Dr Naomi Fisher: naomifisher.co.uk Chapters 01:47 – Naomi’s story: from psychologist to parenting trailblazer03:54 – Why parents feel so guilty—and why they shouldn’t06:48 – What is low demand parenting?08:31 – Pressure-sensitive children and why punishments fail10:46 – Trust, boundaries, and non-negotiables13:34 – How to handle getting dressed, shoes, and transitions15:37 – Why pressure-sensitive kids become powerful adults17:22 – “Kids weren’t like this in my day…” — Naomi’s take19:43 – Why school might actually be causing the anxiety26:56 – School anxiety vs general anxiety: understanding the difference31:49 – Why kids can't always explain what’s wrong33:46 – Emotional regulation and why teachers can’t do it alone35:32 – The post-school “regression” panic—and what it really means38:09 – Is there any kind of school that works? Naomi’s answer40:36 – The image mantra that helps parents stay grounded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How to Parent Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit with Dr Naomi Fisher is an episode from Let's Talk Fertility with Izzy Judd by Audioboom.

This episode is 44:41 long.

This episode was published on Jun 29, 2025.

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