Julie Marrast

I’m Julie Marrast, a Canadian mom of two. I have a stillborn daughter, and I’m now raising my rainbow son after the storm. My journey as a mother has shaped the heart of the work I do today. I’m a Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Emotional Healing Practitioner, Certified HIH Parent Instructor, Certified Heal Your Life Coach, best-selling author of *Different Than Your Parents*, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Parenting Through Feeling Coaching.

When my son turned three, neither of us were sleeping well. After years of trying every sleep solution I could find, nothing worked. One nap time, completely out of options, I decided to simply listen to his emotions—and everything changed. His sleep improved, his cooperation increased, and our emotional connection deepened.

From that day onward, I practiced staylistening to his frustrations and emotions before bed and throughout the day. His well-being shifted—but soon, mine began to unravel. I became overwhelmed and exhausted, still carrying the heaviness of parenting while grieving my daughter and other life hardships.  That’s when I realized I needed emotional support, too.

Soon after, I discovered the HIH Connection Tools, and they were exactly what my family needed. These tools helped me build emotional support for myself, parent differently than how I was raised, and prioritize connection again and again.

The ripple effects transformed our home. We moved beyond emotional overwhelm, sleepless nights, picky eating, not listening, aggression, separation anxiety, and struggles with solo play. We built a family culture where it’s safe to feel, safe to express, and safe to be our true selves.

Today, I help parents find more ease in their day-to-day lives and deepen their emotional connection with their children. If you’d like to learn more about my story and how these tools can support your family, visit: [www.parentingthroughfeeling.com]

Peace & Love,

Julie