
Eps 652: Soft Teens or Snowflake Parenting?
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Joyful Courage is a Conscious Parenting Podcast. Be inspired, entertained and educated as we navigate the challenges and celebrations of choosing to be a conscious parent. Interviews and sol...

In this solo episode, I take you into my comments section, where a listener called my parenting content "snowflake." I use it as a doorway i...

In this solo episode, I dig into what so many parents of teens wrestle with: rebuilding trust after your kid has hurt or scared you. I explo...

Teen sleep struggles are real — and they're not about laziness or bad parenting. In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and...

If you've ever watched your teen spiral into negative thinking and felt completely helpless — or worse, realized your response made it worse...

In this episode, I'm sitting down with the incredible Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family — and this conversation is good. We're talking abou...

If you've been feeling off lately (like me) — scattered, insecure, or like you've lost your footing — this episode is for you. In this solo...

If you've ever wondered why your "good kid" seems fine on the outside but distant, perfectionistic, or quietly falling apart — this episode...

Are you parenting from trust—or survival? In this episode I sit down with Debbie Simmons, mom of thirteen and leadership strategist, to expl...

If you've ever promised yourself you'd respond differently to your teen—and then found yourself right back in the same reactive loop—this ep...

Money talk on a parenting podcast? Yes — because financial stress shows up in our relationships with our teens whether we acknowledge it or...

In this episode, I'm unpacking the unintended results of punishment, and why it isn't helpful with teenagers — and what actually is. We dig...

I'm diving deep into what happens when we release others—including our teens—to their own journeys. As parents, we hang on so tight, resisti...

Feeling like you're living with a wildfire instead of just putting out fires with your teen? In this solo episode, I explore why traditional...

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with psychotherapist and Positive Discipline expert Alyson Schafer to explore how we can support o...

I recently sat down with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel to explore what's really happening with teens' mental health today and why traditional models a...

I sat down with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist who's worked with over 1,000 schools globally, and what he shared about education...

I'm starting 2026 at the heart of everything I teach: the shift from problem-focused to possibility-focused parenting. This solo episode div...

In this solo episode, I'm getting real about navigating the holiday break with your teen. I'll walk you through the both/and of this season—...

In this powerful replay from last year, I team up with my business partner Julietta Skoog and the incredible Dr. Shefali to reframe everythi...

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 w...

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 s...

In this solo show replay, I'm reflecting on what life teaches us through the messiness of parenting teens, navigating marriage, and building...

In this week's interview episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Katie May to discuss one of parenthood's hardest challenges: supporting...

In this Thanksgiving replay episode, I'm reflecting on gratitude during challenging times—and trust me, 2020 tested us all. I share how we c...

In this episode, I sit down with Marielle Melling to explore the invisible forces driving our least favorite parenting moments and how to in...

I'm sharing some things that are deeply personal today about navigating life's hardest moments—from my daughter's mental health struggles to...

In this eye-opening episode, I explore functional mushrooms and adaptogens with my friend Nicole Erdrich from Four Peaks Medicinals. We demy...

Building a strong parenting foundation with teens isn't about quick fixes—it's about creating a supportive container for their growth. In th...

Feeling overwhelmed by college admissions? I sat down with David Blobaum, a national test prep expert, to demystify the entire process. We d...

I'm sharing something crucial about setting boundaries with teens that most parents miss. When our teenagers push back against our "no," our...

In this episode, I sit down with my son Ian, a college sophomore, for an honest conversation about navigating college life in 2025. We discu...

I'm diving deep into the messy, beautiful work of parenting teens with intention and compassion. In this episode, I explore why changing our...

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...

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 stres...

I sat down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to discuss her groundbreaking new book about transforming teen conflict into...

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 parentin...

In this eye-opening conversation, I speak with pediatric sleep expert Jessica Bryant about the silent epidemic affecting our teenagers: chro...

Today I'm sharing powerful insights that transformed how I navigated my teens' adolescent years—and they're thriving now in college because...

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 yo...

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...

In this episode of Joyful Courage, I sit down with Emily Redondo, a mom, author, and survivor of addiction, to talk about the messy, beautif...

Part four of my Middle School Mini Series is here! In this episode, I share powerful Positive Discipline tools that build connection and cou...

In this powerful episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with certified peer recovery specialist, family consultant, TEDx, speaker...

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...

In this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about helping teens manage anxiety wh...

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 med...

In this episode, I dive into the tough but essential conversations we need to be having with our middle schoolers — around tech, social medi...

Middle school is a wild ride — bodies changing, moods shifting, friendships evolving, and parents wondering how to keep up. In this first ep...

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 i...

Parenting a teen with neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or a fiery personality can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re realizin...