Becca Allen
We live in a culture that often teaches us to manage, monitor, and 'fix' our children’s bodies before we’ve even had a chance to truly know them. For parents navigating the noise of unrealistic expectations and modern pressure, Trust the Listener offers a different path.In this grounded and compassionate guide, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Becca Allen invites you to trade fear-based overcontrol for connection-centered trust. Drawing on the principles of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) and Intuitive Eating, Becca shows parents how to move away from rigid rules and toward a flexible, responsive relationship with their children.Inside, you will discover how to:Protect the Spark: Recognize and honor the innate body wisdom and internal cues your child was born with.Navigate a Body-Shaming World: Build the confidence to raise grounded, self-trusting children in a culture of overcontrol.Shift the Dynamic: Move from power struggles and 'shoulds' to everyday moments of authentic connection.Lead with Curiosity: Replace self-criticism with compassion as you learn to trust your child-and yourself.Trust the Listener isn’t about getting parenting 'right.' It’s about protecting the connection that already exists, ensuring your child stays rooted in who they are and what they need.
