#32 How to Deal with a Spicy One | With Mary Van Geffen

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Episode Summary Eli sits down with international parenting coach and author Mary Van Geffen to talk about raising "spicy ones" — those intense, strong-willed, wonderfully complex children who need more than most parenting books can offer. Together they unpack what it means to be the parent of a spicy child, how our own childhood wounds get triggered by these kids, and what it actually looks like in the messy, real moments to stay regulated and connected. Key Takeaways A "spicy one" is a child who is more loyal to their own soul than to your adult agenda — and that's actually a gift, not a defect. Our spicy, strong-willed children are heat-seeking hovercrafts for whatever is unhealed inside…