Gentle parenting gets talked about a lot online… but what does it actually look like in real life?

In this episode, Sammi and Dylan share their honest take on gentle parenting and how they’re raising their kids right now — without pretending to have it all figured out. They talk about what parts of gentle parenting resonate with them, what feels challenging on hard days, and how they’re finding a balance between freedom and clear boundaries.

They dive into how today’s world, media, and constant stimulation impact kids, why regulation before correction is easier said than done, and how much of parenting work actually starts with the parent. They also reflect on breaking cycles without shaming their own parents, navigating patience (and losing it), and what they hope their kids remember feeling as they grow up.

This is a real conversation about parenting while raising kids in uncertain times, running a business, and doing your best with the tools you have — not parenting perfection, just presence and intention.

If you’re a parent trying to figure out what feels right for your family, this episode is for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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In this episode of The Ananda Podcast, Sammi and Dylan sit down with Genna Woolston, Co-Founder of Silver Swallow, to talk about what it really looks like to rethink our relationship with alcohol without pressure, labels, or extremes.

Genna shares how cutting back on alcohol to support her mental health eventually led her (and her partner Andrew) to create Silver Swallow: beautifully crafted, non-alcoholic wine alternatives made with real ingredients. What started as a personal choice turned into a business rooted in intention, quality, and presence.

Together, Sammi, Dylan, and Genna talk about:

• Redefining celebration without alcohol
• Setting boundaries that actually support your mental health
• The rise of sober curiosity and why more people are drinking less
• Building a business from values, not trends
• Truths about building a consumer good business in Canada
• Resilience, parenting, and navigating growth without burning out

This conversation goes beyond Dry January. It’s about choosing balance, understanding the patterns we inherit, and creating space for options that help us feel more like ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt curious about drinking less, building something meaningful, or setting boundaries that stick, this one’s for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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New year energy can feel exciting… and overwhelming. In this episode, Sammi and Dylan sit down for an honest conversation about what actually helps us grow and why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart.

They talk about moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and perfection, and instead choosing small, intentional shifts that add up over time. Together, they explore the difference between chasing goals versus setting intentions, and how intentions and identity shifts can become a lens for everyday decisions.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and get clear on what you really want more of this year… and what you’re finally ready to release.

Join us in our community challenge for 2026: The Year of Bliss — choosing alignment, joy, and small moments of bliss daily, and seeing what unfolds when you trust that direction.

If you’re craving growth that feels supportive instead of stressful, this one’s for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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