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Dr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author and parenting and relationship expert, is joined by his wife, Julie, to talk about how to make life, parenting, marriage, and famil...

This time of year is always a tough one for families, as back-to-school bumps in the road collide with a myriad of challenging family dynami...

Second week in a row for us! We're here talking about the mind-blowing experience we had at the Banksy exhibit and how it reminded John of h...

We're back in the studio! This week we're talking about the amazing view we had of the Chicago Air & Water show from our balcony, and some t...

Somewhere between Delta variants and Julie having to unexpectedly relocate her new studio, we've had a bit of a week. While unforeseen setba...

Today we are podcasting from our downtown closet talking about everything from the power of dance to why we watch and read what we do. We en...

In this episode, we wrap up pride month as we talk about the amazing parenting opportunities that present themselves when your child is diff...

Today we are talking about our pandemic take-aways and the importance of taking the time to process all that we've experienced. As things re...

Today we are talking about a couple of John's new articles for CNN. We are breaking down the new gray divorce trend - a topic sparked by the...

Julie just opened a new art studio in the city and we were back in the stands for a Cubs game. Finding hope and joy as spring springs.

Jessica Lahey is the NYT best-selling author of a brilliant new book, "The Addiction Inoculation," out this week. Here, she has a LOT to sha...

It's been a year since we first locked down. Today we are talking about the "wall" we've all hit and Julie shares her wake up call.

Today on the podcast we have Sue Borison of Your Teen Media, who is here to talk with John about all things raising teenagers. They discuss...

We finally took the quiz and today we are discussing what we learned about our "love" priorities. Spoiler alert: don't touch John.

This week, John is joined by Dr. Helen Odessky to talk all about her new book, "Stop Fear From Stopping You." They talk about the difference...

Today, we are talking about a little bit of everything - inauguration, insurrection, Bridgerton...but mainly, when you set an intention, the...

Today, we are doing a quick holiday review and discussing our takeaways from 2020 and how we can realistically and intentionally move into 2...

This week we're podcasting from our brand new groovy downtown Chicago live/work pad and weighing options for how to spend the holidays in 20...

We're back! Alas, we are at the home stretch of this ever-eventful rotation around the sun. We attempt to avoid talking about the pandemic,...

This week, John sits down with David Kamp, author of the new book "Sunny Days," a history of the Sesame Street/Mister Rogers era of enlighte...

Today we are talking about how we are navigating everything 2020 and offering a couple ideas about how to tend to our collective mental heal...

We found a way to joyfully gather with Julie's family over the weekend to celebrate her dad's 87th b-day. We also lost a national treasure a...

John has somehow stumbled upon a sacred reservoir of generalized contentment that's been getting him through his days. We retrace some of ou...

Today we are talking about why it is important sometimes to focus back in on the smaller picture, and how to ground yourself and keep things...

Fresh from John's bday getaway, today we are talking about what we are hearing from some kiddos on campus. It's heavy out there. We need to...

Today we are talking about ways to re-frame and refresh what might seem a bit bleak - and how to look with some optimism at your options and...

John is answering your questions about everything back-to-school in these very complicated and stressful times.

Today we are weighing in on the super complicated upcoming school year and also talking about how to remember our sense of humor and lean in...

On today's episode we are doing a check-in on the stress and anxiety of these unprecedented, complicated, often discouraging times and how w...

Today we are doing our best to join the conversation, speak up, chime in. We are talking about our experience at the Chatham Peace Walk over...

It’s been a tense week. In this brief episode, John would like to take a few minutes to share his thoughts on white privilege and the curren...

Today, we are catching up on our quarantine experience so far and what it might look like with the next steps.

We're posting John's weekly IG Live Q&A from last Thursday, 5/7. We're talking about kids who happen to be thriving right now and what they'...

"You are the emotional leaders of your home whether you want the title or not." Here is John's Instagram Live Q&A from last Thursday, 4/30,...

In this lighthearted episode, Julie catches up with her friend Judy, a personal trainer, amazing mom, and Trader Joes warrior. They talk abo...

Bonus Episode: In case you missed it, here's John's Instagram Live Parenting During Quarantine Q&A. 2:48: Opening thoughts. Why am I doing t...

Today we are talking to our good friend Mark Collins, who is a village trustee and oversees the food pantry in Skokie, IL. We are discussing...

Checking in on all things quarantine. How we are coping, why we keep spilling, and the art of over-disinfecting. Spolier alert: George and L...

While we're all social distancing and doing our part to flatten the curve, we wanted to talk about the second curve that's going to become o...

With a nod to the fact that a few things have changed since we recorded this, here are some thoughts on navigating this very unfamiliar and...

Today we are talking about our love and appreciation of the Zen Parenting Conference, the enlightening and connecting experience, and some o...

We've been hearing a lot of stories about strife, drama, disconnect and heartbreak in adult families. And we can wholeheartedly relate. It's...

Today we are talking about some people, places and things that have recently given us hope.

Today we are taking a moment to process this sudden loss of lives.

Today we are talking about the joy and hope that comes with making new and unexpected moves in life.

Today we are talking about how expansive and enriching it is to notice, create, and be in our moments.

Today, we are talking to our friend Hunter about her new book that teaches us how mindfulness can make us less reactive, more connected and...

Today we are talking about the ways we are missing the boat with our boys. They are too often over-judged, over-diagnosed, over-medicated, o...

Today, Julie and 2 special guests sit down for a mid-semester check in about how things our going with our kiddos in high school, college, a...

9 years ago, our family went to The Rally To Restore Sanity in DC. Today, we are talking about what each of us might do to restore it again.

Today we are talking about the loss of Julie's friend, Darwin, and what we can all learn about upping our joy and laughter game. It's really...