Best Michael Gurian Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Boys Thrive in School with guest Daniel Parlato 43:21

1d ago43:21

43:21

Michael and Tim are joined by teacher Daniel Parlato to look at why boys are falling behind in school and strategies for helping them thrive throughout their educational experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best of: Listener Question: Boys, Girls, and Pornography 33:58

5d ago33:58

33:58

From January, 2020: Michael and Tim look at the effects of pornography on a boy’s brain and the legal issues surrounding online porn when it comes to our boys and girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Netflix's Adolescence and Toxic Boys 39:40

8d ago39:40

39:40

Michael and Tim review the Netflix show, Adolescence, and offer some insights into toxic masculinity, the Manosphere, and raising our sons with a positive vision for manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best of--Video Games and Your Child’s Brain 34:38

13d ago34:38

34:38

From Nov. 2018: Michael and Tim look at the impact of video games on your kids—especially your sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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What About Homeschooling? 38:53

17d ago38:53

38:53

A mom is struggling with keeping her 9-year-old son engaged with school. Is homeschooling an option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best of: Girls and STEM 35:52

21d ago35:52

35:52

From November 2020: Michael and Tim talk about the current state of Girls and STEM in schools and the workplace, with strategies for helping them succeed in those arenas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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2025 Mother's Day Special: Three Minutes for Mom with Guest Erin Morrison 35:20

24d ago35:20

35:20

Erin Morrison joins the show to share with moms how to make time for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best Of: Mother's Day Edition 2019 33:56

28d ago33:56

33:56

This May, 2019 Episode celebrates moms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Is There a Gay Brain? 37:50

1M ago37:50

37:50

A mom writes in asking if there is such a thing as a Gay Brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Unlocking Motivation: How to Help Your Son Find His Spark 10:33

1M ago10:33

10:33

Is your son pulling away, shutting down, or showing little interest in school or chores? You’re not alone — and there is a way forward. In this third episode of our special 3-part ON BOYS series, we focus on how to foster intrinsic (inner) motivation in boys. Because yes, it’s in there — even when it feels completely buried. We’ll help you understa…

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Best of: Gurian on the Hot Seat 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

From August, 2020: As the Podcast celebrates its second anniversary Tim gives Michael the chance to share his heart for raising boys and girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Raising a Neuro-divergent Child with Guest Daryl Potter 39:09

1M ago39:09

39:09

Daryl Potter shares the journey he and his family have been on the last 24 years with their neuro-divergent daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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How Your Anxiety is Sabotaging Your Son’s Motivation 9:35

1M ago9:35

9:35

You can’t effectively boost boys’ motivation until you address YOUR anxiety and fear. We know: You want your son to do his homework. To follow through on commitments. To care. So, when he shrugs, resists, or just doesn’t seem to try, your anxiety spikes — and before you even know what’s happening, you’re caught in a spiral of worry about his future…

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Best Of Listener Question: Personality or Trauma? 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

From May, 2020: A Grandmother writes about a trauma her granddaughter experienced at two weeks of age and wonders if that might have affected the granddaughter’s personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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The Bombastic Toddler-Listener Question 29:48

1M ago29:48

29:48

A mom asks Michael and Tim for advice on her overly angry daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Boost Boys’ Motivation 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

It is possible to boost boys’ motivation. Doing so, though, starts with understanding why so boys are unmotivated. A big part of it is developmental: apathy and an “I don’t care/I don’t wanna” attitude commonly show up around puberty. As boy grow from boyhood to adulthood, they begin to question their priorities, interests, and goals. That’s a good…

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Best of: Listener Question—Motivating a 6th Grader to Learn 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

From March 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Preparing Your Kids for Adulting with Guest David Krasky 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Guest David Krasky shares his insights into how to raise our kids to be healthy, productive adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best Of: Listener Question--Raising Boys in a Gay Household 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

From January, 2020: Two dads are looking to adopt sons and have questions about how raising their sons in a Gay Household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Managing Parental Expectations 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

One of the top concerns of parents is their own expectations. Michael and Tim offer some advice to manage them better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best Of: Listener Questions: Parental Social Media Use and the Boy who Reads too Much 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

From November 2019: A parent writes in wondering about the impact parental use of social media can have on kids and a mom is concerned that her son might be reading too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Three Things We Want Our Daughters/Granddaughters to Know 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Michael and Tim share the wisdom they have have passed along to their daughters and will pass on to the grandddaughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best of: Your Child’s Brain and Screen Time 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

From October, 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Educating Boys into Men with Guest Barry Shreiar 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Michael and Tim are joined by Barry Shreiar of the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, CA to talk about raising virtuous boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best of: Neurotoxins, Your Child, and Your Child’s Brain 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

From March, 2020: Neurotoxins are everywhere. Tim asks Michael what they are, what they do to our brains, and how we can protect our children from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Is Pokiness Nature or Something Else? 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

A mom writes in concerned about her easy going, but slow-to-get-stuff done son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best Of: Protecting Our Sons from Sexual Trauma Part 2 36:43

3M ago36:43

36:43

From October, 2019: Tim asks Michael about how to protect our sons from sexual trauma and what signs of sexual trauma parents should look for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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The End of an Era 33:04

3M ago33:04

33:04

The first episode of ON BOYS podcast went live March 12, 2018. Seven years ago! Over the past seven years, we’ve talked to guests from around the globe: Maggie Dent, Michael Gurian, Amy Lang, ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt, Steve Biddulph, Richard V. Reeves, Ruth Whippman, and so, so many others. We’re talked about puberty, porn, school, ADHD, autism, e…

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Crushes, First Loves, and Hormones 36:43

3M ago36:43

36:43

Michael and Tim look at the brain science between love and attractions and how to help our children navigate the joys and heartaches of those early crushes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Raising Awe-Seekers (w Deborah Farmer Kris) 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

Raising Awe-Seekers, the first parenting book by author Deborah Farmer Kris, outlines a transformative approach to parenting based on joy, wonder, and curiosity. Science, Deb says, shown that awe isn’t just a feel-good experience—it also helps kids develop resilience, strengthen relationships, and manage stress. But in a world filled with distracti…

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Best of: Protecting Our Sons from Sexual Trauma Part 1 37:23

3M ago37:23

37:23

From October, 2019: Tim interviews Michael about the sexual trauma Michael experienced as a 10 year old boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Play! Featuring Guest Anna Housley Juster 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Anna Housley Juster is back to talk with Michael and Tim about the power of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Listener Q & A: Navigating the Complexities of Raising Boys 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

How do you respond to a 6-year-old boy who thinks he has to “play rough” to prove his masculinity? How can you make space a small boy’s emotions when you also have other kids to keep on track? And what do you do, exactly, when your formerly potty-trained son starts having accidents at school? These are some of the questions Jen & Janet tackle in th…

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Best Of: Listener Question: The Lying Teenager 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

From September, 2019: A mom writes in about the challenges she and her husband are facing with a son who lies about vaping and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Keys to Helping Boys Thrive 33:22

3M ago33:22

33:22

Michael and Tim look at some of the keys to helping boys thrive from Michael's new book--Boys: A Rescue Plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Best Of: Listeners Questions: Parents and Kids and Teachers, Oh My 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

From July 2019: Michael and Tim offer strategies for helping teachers, schools, and school districts engage with brain science as they teach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Boys, A Rescue Plan: Conversation w Michael Gurian 47:40

3M ago47:40

47:40

Do boys need a rescue plan? The available evidence says yes. Collectively, our boys are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, and economically. Their academic, educational, and workforce involvement has decreased. Their suicide rates have risen. Ignoring these issues isn’t in our best interest. Fortunately, more and more people are talkin…

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Do Boys Need Rescuing? 35:31

4M ago35:31

35:31

With the release of Michael's new book--Boys: A Rescue Plan, Tim asks Michael why boys need to be rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Helping Boys Find A Path to Manhood 53:38

4M ago53:38

53:38

How do we help boys along the path to manhood? That’s a question Paul Cumbo, a veteran educator, has been asking for a long time. It’s one he’s well-positioned to answer too, given that he’s spent the past few decades of his life teaching, educating, and coaching teenage boys and young men. His latest book, A Path to Manhood, offers encouragement a…

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"Best Of" Listener Question: How to talk about Death and Suicide with Kids 32:36

4M ago32:36

32:36

From January, 2020 "Best Of" Listener Question: How to talk about Death and Suicide with Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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The Wonder of Parenting Valentine's Special 35:29

4M ago35:29

35:29

Special Guest Warren Farrell returns to join Michael and Tim in talking about how to model strong marriages for our kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Parenting

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Creating Schools Where Black Boys—and All Students—Succeed 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

What if supporting Black boys could transform education for all students? David Kirkland, founder & CEO of forwardED, believes it can—and research backs him up. In this episode, David challenges educators to put a deliberate focus on Black boys, not just to address persistent disparities in academic achievement and discipline, but because creating …

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