134: Becoming an Evolved Parent Vol 1: How Do You Want Your Kids to Describe You?

Cicero said “what society does to its children, so will its children do to society.” 

As parents we have certain aspirations. We want our kids to know we love them. We want to be proud of them. We want them to grow, develop and be happy. Maybe we want to overcome our own poor parenting, or lack of parenting and be the change we always hoped for. When you think of the question “how do you want your kids to describe you?” what comes to mind? For me I want my kids to say that I was an example of a growth mindset, constantly learning, improving and living a healthy life. I want them to say that I embodied what I taught and that my life was one of crescendo, not stopping and getting stuck in any one point for too long. 

What about you? If you applied the “funeral test” what would you want your kids to say about you at your funeral?

I think as parents this question and the answers that come from it can create a guiding force that propels us forward to becoming an evolved parent. 

Today’s conversation takes us on a path of exploration into the question of what does it mean to be an evolved parent? Why are our early examples in life so important and how do we overcome some poor parenting we may have received to become the best parent we can be. 

That’s today on The EVOLVE Podcast! 

Today’s guest is my good friend Scott Jones! 

Scott Jones is is a Relationship Expert, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Public Speaker, Organizational Consultant, and Owner and Director of Stillwater Academy. Scott has been working with adolescents and their families for over twenty-five years. 

He was the creator and director of Project IMPACT, a community-based drug and alcohol treatment program for adjudicated youth in Georgia.

With over 25 years of experience in the adolescent treatment industry, Scott understands that change requires risk and healing and can only happen in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Scott takes a strength based, relational approach to therapy and loves helping people discover their unique strengths and “see” their inherent value, often for the first time. 

Scott specializes in working with clients who have co-occurring issues that often occur with addiction such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues. Scott particularly enjoys working with clients who have experienced trauma and loss.

When not at work, Scott can often be found on the soccer pitch refereeing amateur, high school, college, semi-pro and professional soccer. He serves on the Utah State Soccer Referee Committee and loves mentoring up and coming referees. He enjoys golf, running, cycling, and anything that has to do with water and sand. Scott has completed several half marathons, LOTAJA and the Salt to Saint cycling events. 

Scott and his wife McKell are the proud parents to three amazing kids, three kid-in-laws and three grandchildren and his favorite title is Opa. 

Scott Jones! Welcome to the EVOLVE Podcast! 

Visit Scott's website here

Scott's Must Read Book List:

- The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute

- The Explosive Child by Ross Greene 

- The Parallel Process by Krissy Pozatek 

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The EVOLVE Podcast is produced by Steve Cutler, all rights reserved. The mission of the EVOLVE Podcast is to empower people to disrupt their lives to EVOLVE their body, mind, soul and tribe. 

Steve Cutler helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance. 

With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE Podcast, a podcast that disrupts peoples lives leading them to greater growth and evolution. 

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