Wise Whispers
Wise Whispers podcast with Mistie Parker and Nicole Romero, M.A. — mothers, support professionals, and soul explorers examining the intersections of life as we find balance in an often chaotic world. Exploring topics in early childhood, mental health, special education, social justice, holistic health and wellness and showing up authentically. Wise Whispers features voices and stories from real people with real-life, field experience. Listen carefully, you may hear some wise whispers.
Episodes

Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
59 min
Groupthink- a phenomenon where an individual chooses group cohesion or agreement over personal values, opinions, and beliefs- can occur in every level of system. Join us as we explore this topic as it relates to systems work, personal and professional relationships, and small groups. We discuss ways to prevent groupthink, what to watch out for, and how to create stronger teams and facilitate growthful conversations.

Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
1 hr 24 min
This week we look at executive functioning through the lens of mental health, behavior, education, and relationships.

Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
59 min
Today we explore the power of nonverbal communication in the classroom, in our relationships, as a management tool, and more.

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
1 hr 14 min
Mistie and Nicole take a dip in the large pool of the brain-gut connection discussing considerations for children with challenging behavior.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
1 hr 41 min
Mistie and Nicole talk about a variety of approaches to solving problems in the workplace with special focus on complex problems involving many systems. We discuss strategies for effective communication and important points for making your next seemingly unsolvable problem, solvable.

Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Mistie and Nicole dive in to the topic of spanking as both parents and professionals in early education. We discuss personal experiences, professional experiences working with young children, what the research says about spanking, alternatives to spanking, and the power of hope in our lives. Let’s get into it!

Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
1 hr 58 min
Join us for a Thursday afternoon debriefing as we explore grounding, combatting burnout, finding healthy boundaries, and holding space for the depth of human experience through the lens of care and support workers in the field of early education and behavior support.



