The path to calm, confident, and in-control parenting starts now. The Play Therapy Parenting Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks, The Kid Counselor®. All content, no fluff.
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Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting Multiple Children
New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network
We encourage parents who are expecting twins as well as experienced moms and dads of multiples. Together, we explore the unique challenges new parents face when raising two or more children of the same age. Join us as we embrace the joys of parenting when you’ve got double the duty.
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You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity
Gwen & Kristen
Join Gwen & Kristen on their proverbial couch (the most INCLUSIVE of couches) as they share irreverently honest stories and wisdom gained through a collective 35 years of parenting FIERCELY EPIC neurodiverse humans. These friends have spent eons talking together about the hilarity and the hard of their parenting journeys and they want to invite you into those conversations too. Thanks for tuning in. They already think you're rather fantastic. To get more of Gwen & Kristen, join our newslette ...
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Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helpi ...
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Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, parent coach, and one of the country's premiere parenting experts, and the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting With Presence (an Eckhart Tolle edition.) Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.
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The path to calm, confident, and in-control parenting starts now. The Play Therapy Parenting Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks, The Kid Counselor®.
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A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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Welcome to the BratBusters Parenting Podcast! Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach and Founder of BratBusters Parenting, is joined by her daughter who handles the marketing and planning at BratBusters Parenting, Amy Bunnage. The show dives into a variety of parenting topics and Lisa answers your parenting questions. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Have a parenting question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured? Visit https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/
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Beacon College's "A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity" The Podcast
A World of Difference
"A World of Difference" celebrates and supports families who are navigating the journey of learning differences. The show is produced by Beacon College (America's first accredited baccalaureate institution dedicated to educating students who learn differently). Episodes examine neurodiversity issues related to learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders, and learning differences from birth through the baccalaureate years through compelling storytelling, conversations w ...
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Raising emotionally strong and mentally healthy kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this podcast, Parenting and Kids Life Coach Suhasini shares mindful, conscious parenting strategies that simplify your journey—one insight at a time. Whether you're parenting a spirited 6-year-old or a quiet teen who’s locked in their room, this show offers practical tips, relatable stories, and emotional tools to help you raise calm, confident children—while becoming a more grounded and joyful parent yo ...
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Spousal Support is a new podcast+youtube show where we (Jaana & Paul) venture down endless rabbit holes of humorously honest discussions about our marriage, raising our amazing son with special needs and any and all things life. We hope you’ll join us on this journey as we are beyond excited to bring our story.
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Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast, your go-to podcast for neurodiversity-affirming, insightful, and practical support. We discuss mental health, emotional regulation, social interaction, academics, independence, and more! Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find knowledge, evidence-based tips, and real-life stories to empower Autistic and ADHD children and teens to live a life they love. Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist
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No matter how tech savvy you are, your kids likely have you beat. Digital natives see the world in a fundamentally different way than all previous generations. This makes 21st century parenting an unprecedented challenge. Join Marc Groman, an Obama White House tech and privacy adviser, and David Reitman, an adolescent medical doctor, for candid discussions and helpful tips about screen time, social media, sexting, privacy, online gaming, and other challenges facing parents today. Marc and Da ...
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It’s a joy and honor to equip dads with practical tools to better dial into their daughters’ hearts. With 30 years of experienced as a licensed professional counselor with a PhD in Psychology and over 40 years working directly with teens and adult women, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield brings practical wisdom to dads with daughters of all ages.
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The Bloomera Podcast | Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, & Healing Trauma (your BLOOM ERA)
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✨ TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ✨ for the cycle breakers, change makers, life creators, survivors, those wanting to thrive-rs, & anyone working on themselves FOR themselves. This podcast was created to help you enter your BLOOM ERA. — Topics: Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, Transformation, Rebirth, Reinvention, Healing Trauma, Honest Motherhood, Feminism, Women’s Empowerment, Gentle and Respectful Parenting, Generational Trauma, Mother Wounds, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-Love, Self-Care ...
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Do you help a young musician in your life practice? Are you a teacher that works with young musicians? Hosted by Christine Goodner, an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. and author of Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice, resources all about how to help families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE will bring you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage and support you as you su ...
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The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids
Steph Thurling
As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips an ...
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Navigating the world of special education, communication delays and learning differences can be a challenge. Tune in twice a month to hear Stephanie Landis and Meredith Krimmel, two speech-language pathologists at The Parish School in Houston, Texas interview guests from parents to industry professionals with the goal of providing guidance, insight and hope to those touched by children who are differently wired. Each episode will cover a different topic related to education or child developm ...
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Adult Child dives deep into the lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional families—unpacking complex and relational trauma, codependency, toxic shame, and addiction patterns with raw vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity. Hosted by Andrea Ashley, a recovering shitshow with 17 years sober, each episode shares unfiltered insights, expert conversations, and practical tools to heal your nervous system and break free from the cycles that hold you back. Whether you’re an adult child of ...
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Welcome to The Untypical Parent™ Podcast, a place for parents in neurodivergent families who want real-life strategies, honest conversations, and a reminder that doing things differently is more than okay. Hosted by me, Liz Evans — The Untypical OT, a dyslexic, solo parent in a neurodiverse family, this show explores everything from parental burnout and sensory needs to dyslexia, ADHD, and chronic illness. You’ll hear from experts and parents alike, sharing tips and stories to help you creat ...
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Lili is a single mom. Scott is a single dad. They've got a lot to talk about. Join these two friends as they pull back the veil to reveal the joys, hardships, and daily challenges of single parenting. No subject is too taboo or embarrassing to discuss, from the horrors of dating to the joys? of managing kids alone to the frustrating gender divides between a single mother and a single father; this hilarious, heartfelt podcast digs in to all the topics that really matter, but sometimes we’re t ...
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Parenting. Healing. Unfiltered. Hosted by parenting expert, author, and educator Danielle C Baker, Talk to Danielle tackles the tough conversations around parenting, self-healing, emotional growth, and raising kids in today’s world. Real conversations on raising our future world leaders, thriving as a parent, and strengthening connections.
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We’re two Spanglish-speaking moms in our 40s, figuring out motherhood, life, and everything in between. Think of us as your girlfriends on the playground—laughing, venting, and keeping it real about the joys (and chaos) of parenting, relationships, mental health, and finding balance. We love connecting with people from all cultures, perspectives, and walks of life, and we believe every story has something to teach us. Some days we nail it, most days we don’t—but we’re all in this together. S ...
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Join parenting coach and mom-in-the-trenches, Penny Williams, as she helps parents, caregivers, and educators harness the realization that we are all beautifully complex and marvelously imperfect. Each week she delivers insights and actionable strategies on parenting and educating neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities... Her approach to decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and parenting the individual child you have will provide you with th ...
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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The Odyssey podcast explores the unique journey we're sent on when a loved one has a disability. We dig deep into the joys and hardships. We celebrate how amazing the odyssey of parenting, caregiving, and disability are. But we don't shy away from the tough stuff either. Each episode will explore topics that hit a little different because of our life experience. Our guests' perspective will sometimes bring comfort and other times challenge the way we see the world. https://centerforfamilyinv ...
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Welcome to The Mindful Mom Revolution Podcast. You'll receive mindful tips and tricks for your Motherhood in 20 minutes or less. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themindfulmomrevolution/support
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The Entrepreneur School Podcast shares strategies and stories of being an entrepreneur, and what it takes to run a business while raising a family. Host Kelly Sinclair is determined to change the narrative of what success looks like. Success is subjective here. This is a space where we encourage you to follow your dreams, do the work and acknowledge the challenges along the way. It’s for: → The ambitious mother who wants to create a legacy for her kids. → The goal-oriented parent who values ...
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Parenting. Healing. Unfiltered. Hosted by parenting expert, author, and educator Danielle C Baker, Talk to Danielle tackles the tough conversations around parenting, self-healing, emotional growth, and raising kids in today’s world. Real conversations on raising our future world leaders, thriving as a parent, and strengthening connections.
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When life gives you a toxic mother, what do you do? You listen, learn, and change your direction! I’m Phylis Mantelli, author of the book “UnMothered: Life With A Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me.” This podcast is a place for mentoring and encouragement as we navigate the complexities of toxic parent relationships. Join me as I share my journey and invite God-filled guests to discuss emotional healing, overcoming childhood trauma, and personal growth. Together, we'll explore new thoughts and pattern ...
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Listen in as psychotherapist Heidi Rogers speaks with ordinary people about their extraordinary lives. Heidi also provides professional insight into some of parenting's toughest challenges - tailor-made for families with strong-willed or neurodivergent kids. Uplifting tales of personal growth, overcoming adversity, life lessons, and tools for parenting kids who are 'differently wired' that inspire us to ‘tell the others’...
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Big impact doesn’t always come from big platforms. More often, it’s found in the everyday yeses of foster and adoptive parents. The Dream Small Podcast, hosted by Jason and Whitney Small—parents of seven, foster and adoptive advocates, and storytellers—encourages foster parents, adoptive parents, and anyone walking the road of foster care and adoption. Each episode shares honest conversations, practical wisdom, and faith-filled stories from real foster and adoptive family life. With humor, h ...
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Scott and Carter Johnson, doing the dad and daughter show. Live-streamed and podcast weekly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🎙️ Welcome to ADHD or Life? – A Couple's Perspective! Join Adam and Donna as they dive deep into the realities of living with ADHD in a relationship. Each week, we share honest, no-holds-barred discussions on challenges, symptoms, strategies, and real-life stories. Together, we explore the journey of questioning ADHD and finding solutions. Tune in for authentic conversations that resonate! Each episode we ask - Is it ADHD or just life? 💬✨ #ADHDorLife #CouplesPodcast #realtalk
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Nationally syndicated radio host, newspaper columnist and bestselling author Jeremy Bradley heads into podcasting with this weekly download featuring celebrity guests, funny stories and entertaining chatter. The name of the program comes from the idea that sometimes the creative process includes scribbling down random ideas before you can make sense of anything. That's exactly what JB is doing every week on The Scribble.
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Covert narcissistic abuse crushes one’s soul. This podcast is devoted to understanding covert narcissistic abuse, its effect on the victims, and how to heal.
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Holding space for parents to share their postpartum journeys.
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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, ...
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Welcome to The Inclusive Dad Podcast, where we explore all things inclusion and make it practical!! Want to be a guest on Inclusion and Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad? Send Aaron Devries a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theinclusivedad
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Current research shows that the first couple years of life lay a developmental foundation for a lifetime! My name is Bianca from babytourguide.com and I help parents, educators, and caregivers optimize Baby and Toddler Development through a Montessori lens. Let's journey through the world of Montessori Babies!
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Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, Psychotherapist, Burnout Prevention Consultant and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator interviews guests to discuss holistic and alternative approaches used in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching and healing sessions. Be a fly on the wall as therapists discuss the practice of psychotherapy and how they implement self care into their own lives to prevent therapist burnout. Conversations about mindfulness, self compassion, The Daring Way™, EMDR, art therapy, Sensorimotor Ps ...
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A modern mom navigating to realities of parenting, self-care, and social dysfunction in small town America. Giving a small voice to those unique thinkers and finding value in perspectives coming together.
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Life After Child Loss is a deeply personal and powerful podcast that explores the raw, unfiltered journey of grief—not just my own, but that of parents around the world who have lost a child for reasons as varied as they are heartbreaking. This is the kind of grief many don’t understand and most shy away from. But here, we talk about it—honestly, openly, and with nothing off limits. It’s an in-depth look at what it really means to keep living after unthinkable loss. Walk with me as I share t ...
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This podcast is a place for great conversations, topics and stories from people just like you and me. Scott, Aliya & Gareth, along with special guests explore raw, honest, vulnerable and fun subjects all in an effort to Start Talking. If you crave truth, compassion, understanding and real life stories...and want to be entertained, you've come to the right place!
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Episode 31 - Fair Isn’t Equal: Parenting Kids with Trauma, Neurodiversity, and Different Needs
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53:56What does it really mean to parent fairly? In this episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney dive into a powerful parenting truth that came straight from one of their own kids: fair doesn’t always mean equal. Inspired by an insightful conversation with their son Benny, they unpack why different children, especially those impacted by trauma, autism,…
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S3E22 - Parent Companion for Play Therapy: Why Kids' Brains Work Differently in Therapy
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10:05In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain how a child's brain works differently from an adult's brain in therapy — and why that difference matters so much. Many parents assume therapy is therapy, but children don't process experiences through logic, language, or abstract thinking the way adults do. I compare adult b…
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REPLAY: Unconditional Love Hits Different When You’re a Parent
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35:14MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! In this replay episode of Mama’s Playground, Darlene and Monica open their hearts and share what it really means to love your children — the fear, the worry, the joy, the anxiety, and the overwhelming desire to protect them at all costs. We talk about: • The mama bear instinct 🐻 • Loving your kids without conditions • The …
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161 - Different, Not Broken: Rethinking Neurodiversity with Lila Low-Beinart
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31:44In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with psychotherapist and neurodiversity educator Lila Low-Beinart for a powerful conversation on what true inclusion looks like from the inside out. Lila shares her lived experience as a neurodivergent clinician, the roots of neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and how understanding—n…
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The Difference Between Tantrums & Bad Behaviour: How to React in the Moment
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39:12#125 In this episode, Lisa discusses why she believes tantrums are not bad behaviour. She covers her approach to tantrums, public tantrums, whether or not she believes all kids have tantrums, when she thinks tantrums stop, whether or not parents can avoid tantrums, the fact that tantrums are overwhelming for parents, and the importance of connectin…
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Do Prenatal Vitamins Differ for Twin Pregnancies?
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40:44As soon as we learned that we were pregnant with twins, we received a long list of to-dos and don’ts. We were told that our diet needed to change, even if we were healthy eaters before and that we need to ensure that we get the right nutrients for our bodies and the growing babies inside. Is it really different for twin pregnancies? Today we’re loo…
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When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child
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30:17Whether you’re just starting your parenting journey or you’ve hit a rough spot, today’s episode is a reminder that God’s grace is sufficient through it all. Seeing God’s mercy toward us in the midst of challenging family messes (like disagreeing about how to approach parenting a “strong-willed” child) is the hope of the Gospel! Connected Families C…
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Parent Differently: Raising Daughters with Character That Changes Culture (Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch)
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3:40 Raising Kids Who Can Handle Differences with Kelsey Blahnik
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22:32Susan speaks with clinician and author Kelsey Blahnik about her new book The AND Way, a model that helps people navigate tension while staying connected across deep divides. Together, they explore how parents can raise children who are open-minded, compassionate, and capable of engaging respectfully with people who think differently. The episode en…
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208: When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar - From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
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1:17:11✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive What happens when one parent shatters you by leaving and the other wounds you by staying? This episode unpacks how two very different kinds of unsafe love can live in your body at the same time. Amber Trejo is an integrative trauma therapist who helps parents with C-PTSD untangle…
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Parenting When You Grew Up Differently: Healing Generational Pain
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10:42Most of us parent from two places — the child we once were and the parent we are trying to become. In this powerful episode, let's explore how our childhood experiences quietly shape the way we react, respond, and relate to our children today. Also, this episode is not about blame — it’s about awareness, healing, and choosing a healthier path for t…
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20 Life Lessons to Raise Strong, Kind Humans
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40:53As we close out the year, we’re revisiting one of our most heartfelt conversations. In this replay, we break down 20 important life lessons every parent hopes to teach their children — from kindness, confidence, courage, and self-love to handling fear, failure, money, friendships, and staying true to who you are. This episode is a reminder that our…
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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names
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30:05We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, reflections on #Read25in25, and re-visit a whimsical know-yourself-better question. Resources & links related to this episode: Home cotton-candy machine Listen to episode 355 Simon Haisell's Footnotes an…
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S3E23 - How to Respond When Children Are Put in the Middle of a Divorce and Conflicting Messages
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12:40In this episode, I answer a question from a mom navigating a difficult co-parenting situation during divorce. Her young children are repeating things they've been told at the other parent's house — including statements that aren't true and comments that put them in the middle of adult conflict. I explain why shielding children from divorce details …
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S3E23 - How to Respond When Children Are Put in the Middle of a Divorce and Conflicting Messages
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12:40In this episode, I answer a question from a mom navigating a difficult co-parenting situation during divorce. Her young children are repeating things they've been told at the other parent's house — including statements that aren't true and comments that put them in the middle of adult conflict. I explain why shielding children from divorce details …
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165 - What Educators and Parents Get Wrong About Behavior with Dr. David Palmer
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35:37In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. David Palmer, educator, advocate, and father of six neurodivergent children, for a powerful conversation about inclusion, belonging, and nervous system regulation. Drawing from his journey as a parent, teacher, and adult diagnosed with ADHD, Dr. Palmer challenges traditional view…
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I started 2025 with one rule: “Only if it's a hell yes.” I ended it as the co-founder of an AI company. I didn’t see it coming! This episode is a little nerve-wracking to share, but it’s the real, unfiltered story of my wild ride through 2025. I ditched the 12-month goals, the rigid launch calendars, and all the “shoulds” I’d been forcing for years…
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Reasoning With Your Toddler is Pointless: Unpopular Parenting Opinions For 16-35 Months
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41:19#129 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions around parenting toddlers. She covers her approach to toddler tantrums, actions over discussions, what age she considers toddlers to be, why she believes parents discuss bad behaviour with their toddlers, what consistent corrective actions are, parents feeling like their toddlers are in control, chi…
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Clothing Hacks for Twins: Making Things Simple!
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36:01If you have infant twins, you already know that you can count on dressing them in multiple outfits each day. Not because they are fashionistas, but because of the inevitable spit-ups, blow-outs, spills, and everything else that gets them grimy. Between diapering and changing clothes multiple times a day, you just learn to grin and bear it. But what…
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How to navigate culture with a Biblical worldview with Connor Jones and Micah Tomasella
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35:33Hey friends, If you’ve ever looked at the world and thought, “This is too much, I don’t even know where to start,” you are not alone. Culture is moving at warp speed, and as Christian parents, it can feel impossible to keep up, let alone know how to guide our kids through it all with clarity, calm, and conviction. In today’s episode, I’m joined by …
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When Life Has Other Plans with Maya Shankar
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35:36In hard seasons, it’s easy to believe “I’ll feel this way forever.” Dr. Becky and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explore the moments that upend us, the anxiety of not knowing what comes next, and why we underestimate our ability to adapt. Together, they discuss how reconnecting to what matters most can bring steadiness during uncertainty. Get the…
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Book stores, sandwiches, Derry things, getting cultured, disagreeing about AI, main character syndrome, Snow Pearcer facts, stances on animation, and NYE plans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Most Downloaded Episodes | Can You Save The Relationship With Your Mom? | Episode 104
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23:22My latest book is now available for pre-order! UnMothered No More is a healing guide for daughters who long to break free from generational dysfunction, with honesty, compassion, and the wisdom of lived experience. I will walk alongside you through journaling prompts, prayer, and practical tools using the same practice I use in my own one-on-one co…
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A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses
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2:58With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products…
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Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond!
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32:52In this heartfelt year-end episode, Connected Families team members Stacy Bellward, Chad Hayenga, and Joe Dewey gather to reflect on a transformative year and share exciting plans for 2026 to continue to encourage you on your journey with intentional parenting. Along the way, they open up about their own families’ rhythms for reflecting on the year…
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Holidays With a Covert Narcissist: When Survival Replaces Celebration
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19:49In this episode, Renee Swanson discusses the challenges of navigating holidays with a covert narcissist, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes on family members. She explores the concept of survival in these relationships, the importance of self-care, and encourages listeners to shift from merely surviving to thriving in their lives. The conversa…
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #184 - Christmas Debrief
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47:52✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive ⚓JOIN THE SHITSHOW — The Adult Child Healing Community 6 weekly Zoom support groups · Discussion boards · Peer connection 👉 theshitshow.mn.co 🗞️ SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION Get the newsletter for community updates, healing insights & early access to workshops. ➡️ Join here 💁♀️ S…
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Send us a text (Final episode of 2025… and we’re going out strong.) New episode out now! 🎙️ This week, Adam and Donna tackle a big one: anxiety — how it shows up, how it overlaps with ADHD, and how it can look totally different depending on what’s going on in your brain (and your life). It’s the final episode of 2025, and we’re wrapping up the year…
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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?
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26:14We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Join the "Happiness Project Revisited" before prices rise on January 1st Bandolier Order your 2026 Moment of Happiness Calendar Get in touch: [email protected] Visit G…
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Are holiday traditions on the way out? - Episode 567 - The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley
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30:47When you're a kid, you look forward to the holiday routine: waking up, opening gifts, eat Christmas breakfast or brunch, and a night of playing with all of your new toys. Or, something like that. As you get older, things change. But when it's an entire overhaul of what used to be Christmas, is it too much? Jeremy Bradley thinks so. There's somethin…
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164 - Inclusion Isn’t Optional: Lessons from the Professor of Perseverance with Dr. James Perdue
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35:03In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Dr. James Perdue, known as the “Professor of Perseverance,” to talk about resilience, inclusion, and life after a spinal cord injury. James shares the life-altering moment that left him paralyzed, his journey through depression and acceptance, and how perseverance reshaped his …
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Covert Narcissist: The Grinch Who Steals It All
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15:54In this Christmas-themed episode, Renee Swanson explores the impact of covert narcissism on personal relationships, particularly during the holiday season. Using the metaphor of the Grinch, she discusses how covert narcissists can subtly steal joy, anticipation, and traditions, leaving individuals feeling hollow and anxious. However, she emphasizes…
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246 Dr. Marcus: Are you a soothing presence for your child?
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43:39Hey Friends~ Are you a soothing presence for your kids? According to today’s guest, a soothing presence is someone who is okay when you are not okay. Usually these are specific people. You can probably know who your person is. Who will be okay when you are not? As parents we want to be a soothing presence for our children. Fortunately, it is simply…
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Don't Discipline Attitude: Unpopular Parenting Opinions For Ages 3-12
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29:24#128 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions around parenting kids ages 3-12. She covers why she approaches parenting similar for this age group, not paying kids for chores, not addressing attitude from kids, playing with kids in their worlds and being friends with your kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 4-year-ol…
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Healing The Woman In The Mirror: Meeting The Shadow That Holds Your Power with Alexis Neve
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38:33Healing doesn’t begin by fixing what’s outside of us. It begins when we’re willing to look inward. In this episode, we explore how shadow work helps women heal trauma, unmet needs, and emotional patterns formed throughout life. My guest, Alexis Neve, shares how facing the parts we’ve learned to hide allows us to break free from survival mode, recla…
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Healing The Woman In The Mirror: Meeting The Shadow That Holds Your Power with Alexis Neve
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38:33Healing doesn’t begin by fixing what’s outside of us. It begins when we’re willing to look inward. In this episode, we explore how shadow work helps women heal trauma, unmet needs, and emotional patterns formed throughout life. My guest, Alexis Neve, shares how facing the parts we’ve learned to hide allows us to break free from survival mode, recla…
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S3E22 - Parent Companion for Play Therapy: Why Kids' Brains Work Differently in Therapy
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10:05In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain how a child's brain works differently from an adult's brain in therapy — and why that difference matters so much. Many parents assume therapy is therapy, but children don't process experiences through logic, language, or abstract thinking the way adults do. I compare adult b…
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211: Nate Postlethwait - Building a Life Your Nervous System Can Handle
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1:16:47✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive If your life requires you to override your body to function… that’s not “success.” That’s survival. This episode is about creating a life that doesn’t require self-abandonment to keep up. Nate Postlethwait is a writer and teacher who shares trauma recovery and inner child work fr…
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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks
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25:56We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…
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510: EMDR + Brainspotting: What's the Difference? With Kristen D. Boice
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54:31Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In today's episode, I'm bringing you a replay of my conversation with with Kristen D. Boice, LMFT, an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who is the owner of a trauma-focused group practice called Pathways to Healing in Noblesville, Indiana. Kristen D. Boice is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years e…
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Nicola Cantan answers the Question: How do I get my Child to Want To Practice?
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14:27This week, as the holidays are upon us we're revisiting a practice tip from expert guest Nicola Cantan. This is a short excerpt from a longer episode 80 when Nicola came and joined us on the podcast. You can find the link to the full episode and to Nicola's resources below. I enjoyed revisiting this practice advice and found it super valuable and I…
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Episode 30 - Little Voices, Big Truths: Our Kids Share the Real Meaning of Christmas
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34:57What happens when you hand the microphone to your kids and ask them what Christmas is really about? In this special Christmas episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney sit down with their three oldest children - Lia, Laney, and Benny - for an unfiltered, unscripted conversation about Jesus, family, foster care, and the meaning of Christmas. With ho…
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We love a good strategy here at Entrepreneur School, but what happens when the only plan is to just… wing it? Honestly, this is one of the main reasons I started this show—to have real, unfiltered conversations about what it actually takes to build a business and a family at the same time. And let me tell you, it’s never a perfectly executed 5-step…
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163 - Beyond Placement: What Real Inclusion Looks Like with Tim Villegas
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33:04In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Tim Villegas, Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education and founder of the Think Inclusive podcast. Tim shares his personal journey from special education teacher to national inclusion advocate and unpacks what inclusion really means beyond p…
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If your little ones could tell you what they are really thinking and how they feel about your twin parenting strategy, what would they say? Would they tell you that they love dressing alike or absolutely hate it? Will they ever appreciate all the effort that you have put into giving them opportunities to express themselves as an individual? Today w…
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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
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20:25As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…
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Reward Charts Send the Wrong Message: Unpopular Parenting Opinions About Discipline
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38:13#127 In this episode, Lisa discusses discipline methods. She shares her thoughts on discipline for toddlers and kids, whether or not discipline is kindness, timeouts, reward charts, countdown method, the importance of connection, and discussing bad behaviour with kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 4-year-old who is not…
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