Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
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Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Welcome to the Joyful Courage Podcast - a place where parents of tweens and teens come to find inspiration, information and encouragement in the messy terrain of adolescence This season of parenting is no joke - and while the details of what we are all moving through might be slightly different, we...
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Eps 633: Revisiting Control vs Influence While Parenting Teens
During this week's solo show, I am digging back into one of the biggest parenting struggles: the illusion of control. As a parent educator with nearly...
Eps 632: Therapy may not be the answer for discouraged teens with Nicole Runyon
In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Runyon, a child psychotherapist with 22 years of experience and author of "Free to Fly." We tackle some uncomf...
Eps 631: Revisiting three things that are real in the right here right now
In this solo show replay, I'm reflecting on what life teaches us through the messiness of parenting teens, navigating marriage, and building a busines...
Eps 630: Help for the self destructive teen with Katie May
In this week's interview episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Katie May to discuss one of parenthood's hardest challenges: supporting teens thr...
Eps 629: Revisiting gratitude and finding acceptance
In this Thanksgiving replay episode, I'm reflecting on gratitude during challenging times—and trust me, 2020 tested us all. I share how we can be grat...
Eps 628: Interrupting parenting patterns with Marielle Melling
In this episode, I sit down with Marielle Melling to explore the invisible forces driving our least favorite parenting moments and how to interrupt th...
Eps 627: The Inner Work of Intentional Parenting
I'm sharing some things that are deeply personal today about navigating life's hardest moments—from my daughter's mental health struggles to my husban...
Eps 626: Functional Mushrooms Demystified with Nicole Erdrich
In this eye-opening episode, I explore functional mushrooms and adaptogens with my friend Nicole Erdrich from Four Peaks Medicinals. We demystify how...
Eps 625: Revisiting building the house of Positive Discipline as parents of teens
Building a strong parenting foundation with teens isn't about quick fixes—it's about creating a supportive container for their growth. In this replay...
Eps 624: College Admission Truths with David Blobaum
Feeling overwhelmed by college admissions? I sat down with David Blobaum, a national test prep expert, to demystify the entire process. We discuss how...
Eps 623: Saying "No" to our teens
I'm sharing something crucial about setting boundaries with teens that most parents miss. When our teenagers push back against our "no," our nervous s...
Eps 622: College Reality Check From My Son
In this episode, I sit down with my son Ian, a college sophomore, for an honest conversation about navigating college life in 2025. We discuss communi...
Eps 621: Revisiting Consciously practicing connection, curiosity, and presence with ourselves and others
I'm diving deep into the messy, beautiful work of parenting teens with intention and compassion. In this episode, I explore why changing our parenting...
Eps 620: Meditation as a parenting tool with Katie Krimitsos
As a parent coach working with families for over 20 years, I've learned that raising teenagers requires us to pause before reacting. In this episode,...
Eps 619: Life Skills for Launching Teens
I'm diving deep into teaching life skills to teens—from driving and money management to cooking and getting their first job. If you're stressed about...
Eps 618: Loving the teen you have with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
I sat down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to discuss her groundbreaking new book about transforming teen conflict into connection...
Eps 617: Revisiting Having the Courage to Let Go
In this replay episode, I'm getting real about having the courage to let go as our teens approach adulthood. I share my own journey parenting two very...
Eps 616: Teen Sleep Solutions with Jessica Bryant: What Parents Need to Know
In this eye-opening conversation, I speak with pediatric sleep expert Jessica Bryant about the silent epidemic affecting our teenagers: chronic sleep...
Eps 615: End the Power Struggles - Boundaries vs Rules vs Agreements for Teens
Today I'm sharing powerful insights that transformed how I navigated my teens' adolescent years—and they're thriving now in college because of it. If...
Eps 614: Revisiting what it means to pass on the energetic responsibility to our teens
Today is a replay - I'm diving into one of the biggest challenges we face as parents of teens: letting go of energetic responsibility. If you're exhau...
Eps 613: How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Turns To
In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I'm breaking down how to build real trust with your teenager—the kind where they believe you when you s...
Eps 612: Emily Redondo on Recovery & Family
In this episode of Joyful Courage, I sit down with Emily Redondo, a mom, author, and survivor of addiction, to talk about the messy, beautiful reality...
Eps 611: Middle School Series Part Four - Connection and Courage
Part four of my Middle School Mini Series is here! In this episode, I share powerful Positive Discipline tools that build connection and courage with...
Eps 610: Lisa Katona Smith Talks Teen Substance Use
In this powerful episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with certified peer recovery specialist, family consultant, TEDx, speaker and autho...
Eps 609: Middle School Series Part Three - Life Skills to Nurture
Middle school is the perfect training ground for life skills — and in part three of the Middle School Series on Joyful Courage, I’m sharing how we can...
Eps 608: Calming teenage anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano
In this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about helping teens manage anxiety while stayin...
Eps 607: Dr. Jean Twenge and the 10 Rules for Tech with Teens
Parenting teens in the digital age is no small task. In this episode, I talk with Jean Twenge about the realities of screen time, social media, and AI...
Eps 606: Middle School Series Part Two - Essential Conversations
In this episode, I dive into the tough but essential conversations we need to be having with our middle schoolers — around tech, social media, consent...
Eps 605: Middle School Series Part One - Growth, Change and Belonging
Middle school is a wild ride — bodies changing, moods shifting, friendships evolving, and parents wondering how to keep up. In this first episode of m...
Eps 604: Alyssa Blask Campbell on Parenting Big Feeling Teens
On this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I welcome Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. We dive into what’s really going on in our teen...
Eps 603: Building structure and connection with older teens
Parenting a teen with neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or a fiery personality can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re realizing senior y...
Eps 602: Revisiting peaceful parenting and letting go of our teens with Sarah Rosensweet
Carrying on with the back-to-school season theme and all the big emotions it brings for teens — and for parents. In this episode of the Joyful Courage...
Eps 601: Revisiting Validation, Mutual Respect and Back to School
Back-to-school season stirs up ALL the emotions for our teens—and for us too. In this replay episode, I’m diving deep into how validation and mutual r...
Eps 600: Zoya Brar Talks Parenting, Stress, and Nervous System Awareness
In this episode of Joyful Courage, I sit down with Zoya Brar to explore the deep connection between stress, the nervous system, and how we show up as...
Eps 599: How to Talk to Your Teen About the New School Year
Back-to-school season with tweens and teens can stir up anxiety, avoidance, and tricky conversations. In this episode, I share Positive Discipline too...
Eps 598: Revisiting the real work of parenting through the middle school years
Middle school is a major transition, and in this replay episode I talk about how we can prepare—not panic—as our tweens start to explore identity, tec...
Eps 597: From Shut Down to Open Heart - Using Validation to Reconnect with Your Teen
In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I dive deep into one of the biggest struggles parents of teens face—wanting to fix our kids’ problems i...
Eps 596: Being an "otrovert" with Dr. Rami Kaminski
Ever feel like your teen doesn’t quite fit into the “introvert” or “extrovert” box? In this week’s episode, I talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Ra...
Eps 595: Revisiting Meeting and creating life as it unfolds
This solo episode comes straight from my heart. Inspired by my morning routine, I pulled cards and reflected deeply on what it means to take full resp...
Eps 594: Queer Parenthood & Raising Resilient Teens with Jaimie Kelton
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jaimie Kelton of the If These Ovaries Could Talk podcast to explore the real experiences of queer parenting...