Episodes

Cathy & Todd talk about the new Taylor Swift Documentary, Shakira’s and J-Lo’s Superbowl half time show, and other powerful women. Time Stamps 3:54 Quick take #1 ERA Ammendment progress 5:10 Quick take #2 Shaq grieving over the loss of Kobe 9:18 Review of Shakira and J-Lo’s Superbowl performance 17:45 Help your child learn to love math by signing up for your free Prodigy parent account today. Visit www.prodigygame.com/zenparenting/ and click “get your free account” to get started.” 18:45 M...

Cathy+Todd talk with Heidi Stevens from the Chicago Tribune, and Dr. John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety. They discuss having a moral compass, the current political climate, handling Facebook conversations, and of course, parenting. Make sure you subscribe to Heidi and John’s podcast, On Purpose. Time Stamps 1:12:43 Avid Painting & Remodeling Resources https://onpurposepodcast.podbean.com/ 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter c...

Cathy and Todd discuss why we are always evolving, and share a clip from The Robcast about why humility is essential. They discuss why it’s never too late to excel at sports or other activities, why procrastination may not be such a bad thing, and why Slow TV on Netflix is so soothing. Time Stamps 0:58 Quick Takes Never too late- Famous people who started their careers later than normal. 13:18 Robcast Seatbelts & Snowflakes 28:56 Cathy’s story of shame spirals and discussion of emotions 38:2...

Cathy and Todd continue their discussion about wounds and triggers, and why parts of ourselves need to be acknowledged and validated. They discuss awareness and forgiveness, and why every trigger is an opening and opportunity to heal. Time Stamps 5:23 Wounds & Triggers 26:45 Help your child learn to love math by signing up for your free Prodigy parent account today. Visit www.prodigygame.com/zenparenting/ and click “get your free account” to get started.” 58:39 Painting or remodeling needs? ...

Cathy and Todd discuss childhood wounding and why it leads to triggers in adulthood. They discuss how healthy parts of the self can soothe the wounded parts, and why being triggered is like a replaying an old, painful event or message. Time Stamps 10:21 Wounds & Triggers 30:38 Help your child learn to love math by signing up for your free Prodigy parent account today. Visit www.prodigygame.com/zenparenting/ and click “get your free account” to get started.” 57:08 Painting or remodeling needs...

Todd and Cathy discuss “relationship resolutions” for 2020, and why practice and self-compassion are essential when starting a new year. Time Stamps 5:37 Relationship Resolution 21:43 Hylands Earache drops 50:35 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’s Group Pop Culturing Todd Adams Coaching For Guys Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. https://w...

Cathy and Todd interview Dr. Siegel’s newest book- The Power of Showing Up– How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become & How Their Brains Get Wired. Time Stamps 2:58 The Strange Research Study 7:16 Children adapt to their experiences differently 10:12 % of kids who are securely attached to their parents. 12:55 How well are we doing regarding older children? 17:12 Difference between attachment science vs attachment parenting 23:44 How trauma is like a dog bite 54:36 Painting or remo...

Cathy and Todd discuss Dr. Thomas Boyce’s book, The Orchid and the Dandelion and how all children can thrive if given the right environment. They also discuss neurodiversity, This is Us, some of the best movies of the year, and what’s in store for 2020. Time Stamps 3:24 Fallon Sherock- darts champion 9:32 Bechdel Test – biggest movies 13:30 Dandelions & Orchids- sensitive kids vs kids who are unfazed by their surroundings 31:31 You Are Light by Aaron Becker -Candlewick Press 32:07 This is Us...

It’s a double feature as Cathy and Todd interview the CEO of A Call To Men Tony Porter & Author of Raising Good Humans Hunter Clarke-Fields. Time Stamps 32:39 You Are Light by Aaron Becker 48:43 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources A Call To Men Raising Good Humans 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’s Group Pop Culturing Todd Adams Coaching For Guys Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Av...

Cathy and Todd discuss why women are expected to take a man’s last name, and why this can be an important discussion and decision for couples. They discuss the meaning of Miss, Ms, and Mrs., why Queen and Slim and Marriage Story are important movies, and why Carol Spinney, the man who played Big Bird will be missed. Time Stamps 3:30 Sesame Street Carol Spinney dies 6:17 Maiden names 16:00 Fragile male ego 23:45 Ms, Miss, Mrs.??? 34:50 Hylands Earache drops 35:49 Queen & Slim 42:35 Marriag...

Cathy and Todd discuss poetry, Frozen 2, The ZPR Holiday Calendar and setting an intention. Time Stamps 2:20 Hunting Ground Screening Announcement 5:30 A Prescription of Poetry to Help Patients Speak Their Minds 9:47 Otherwise by Jane Kenyon 25:28 Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free.har 15:52 Idina Menzel, Evan Rachel Wood – Show Yourself 26:35 ZPR Holiday Calendar 49:35 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 ...

Cathy and Todd discuss the new film “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” as well as a quick take on women’s menstruation. Time Stamps 1:48 More Female Athletes Talk About a Taboo: Their Periods 13:00 Hylands Earache drops 13:56 A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood discussion 41:45 Threads Worldwide 49:35 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’s Group Po...

Cathy and Todd discuss Imago Dialogue as introduced by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt’s book titled Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples and why it could help your relationships. Time Stamps 6:48 Foundation for Imago Dialogue 19:04 Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free.har 27:22 Mirroring 35:05 Validation 41:29 Empathy 49:35 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources Relationship Problems? This Marr...

Cathy and Todd discuss what it means to “feel felt” and how to attune to your partner and children. They also explain why it’s important to understand your child’s experience and not deny their reality. Time Stamps 23:00 Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. 56:05 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’...

Cathy and Todd discuss Anna Quindlin’s quote, “The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself”, and how we can help our kids understand this at an early age. They discuss the anxiety kids feel to do everything right, and why kids from high-achieving schools are now considered “high risk”. Time Stamps 19:48 Hylands Ear Ache Drops Hylands.com/ear-pain 35:55 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources Hy...

We had two special guests on the podcast today – Rosalind Wiseman and our daughter Jacey – you don’t want to miss this discussion about dignity, respect, Euphoria, sex ed, boy group chats and of course, Mean Girls. You can learn more about Rosalind and her work @ https://culturesofdignity.com Time Stamps 4:20 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. 7:03 Mean Girls & Queen Bees & Wannabees 11:15 Hollywood high school vs real high school 11:50 Euphoria 16:42 Masterminds & Wingmen 20:...

Cathy and Todd discuss the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem and why only one is healthy for the individual and family. They share the three components of self-compassion shared by Kristin Neff, and discuss her impact on Brenè Brown and others. Time Stamps 4:06 Cathy’s temperature fluctuations 9:44 Self-compassion 12:14 Stewart Smalley with Michael Jordan 51:44 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources Dan Harris interview with Kristen Neff self-compassion...

Cathy and Todd discuss the Adverse Childhood Experiences test, and why California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris plans to incorporate it into early-childhood wellness screenings. They discuss how an ACE score determines the long-term health of a child, and why understanding an ACE score can help deepen our self-awareness and evolve our parenting. Time Stamps 51:44 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Bur...

Todd and Cathy discuss how to talk about money and responsibility with your older kids. They discuss Rupture and Repair and how to recognize your own baggage so you can communicate effectively (rather than defensively). Time Stamps 6:50 Tony Porter A Call To Men 9:30 Listeners question regarding teenager driving responsibilities 39:10 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free ...

Todd and Cathy interview author/podcaster and all-around amazing guy- Rob Bell Time Stamps Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’s Group Pop Culturing Todd Adams Coaching For Guys Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. Upcoming Events CLICK HERE for a list of all upcoming events

Todd and Cathy discuss the different types Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and why it’s important to recognize our own experiences and blindspots. They discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, Talking to Strangers, and how it can help us think in a more nuanced and expansive way. Time Stamps 4:10 Chance The Rapper’s paternity leave 8:02 Malcom Gladwell’s interview with Oprah 11:02 Childhood Emotional Neglect 39:10 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out Avid Co. 40:15 CEN Questionnaire Resourc...

In the second half of this two part interview, Todd and Cathy talk with friend Dr. John Duffy about his new book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence They discuss weed, gaming, identity traffic, and much more. Time Stamps 9:58 Is it ok for kids to know mom is seeing a therapist 11:00 Identity traffic 15:30 Worlds collide by George Costanza 17:10 Weed 23:34 DemotivIng costs of weed 27:37 Kids who l...

Todd and Cathy talk with friend Dr. John Duffy about his new book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence They discuss alcohol, family secrets, the 5 commandments of parenting and much more. Time Stamps 9:15 Working with teenagers 10:00 Julie 11:44 Table of contents 13:05 Go to school on teenagers 15:43 The debate 24:24 Is there one way to parent 26:30 John Duffy’s foundational parent commandments ...

Cathy+Todd introduce the speakers for the 5th annual Zen Parenting Conference, February 28+29, 2020. They share why there’s more to love, more to learn, and MORE TO THE STORY. The 2020 conference is for parents, educators, therapists and definitely TEENS. Go to zenpopparenting.com and click events for your early-bird tickets! Only $25 for a teen ticket! Time Stamps 5:03 Rachel Simmons 14:36 Tony Porter 32:04 Dr. John Duffy 42:30 Team Zen Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0...