Episodes

Personal News & Milestones Millie’s Health: A huge celebration for Millie, who completed her final chemotherapy treatment this past Sunday! She is moving into a monitoring phase with regular screenings planned for the coming years. Family Highlights: Millie’s daughter’s school (SDSU) reached the top 5 in a recent hip-hop dance competition. Rowan’s Recovery: Missy shared that her son Rowan is recovering from his second knee surgery. He is committed to playing baseball at Walla Walla Community ...

The group shared personal updates and discussed various challenges of parenting teenagers, including maintaining connections and managing independence during the transition to middle school. They explored strategies for engaging with children through open-ended conversations and sharing personal experiences to build stronger relationships. The discussion concluded with conversations about ADHD diagnosis and management, setting appropriate boundaries while supporting teenage independence, and sha...

This session blended TeamZen updates, podcast developments, and heartfelt community sharing. The group discussed communication practices, thank-you emails, and potential gifts for TeamZen members, as well as upcoming movie discussions like Castaway and Forrest Gump. Todd introduced new podcast feed updates and a creative SNL-style intro concept. The conversation deepened as members shared personal stories around depression, addiction, and parenting, with Han emphasizing open dialogue and compass...

In Zen Talk number 206, the hosts and attendees engage in discussions that cover various topics, including technical and housekeeping issues with the Circle app, and personal anecdotes about parenting challenges. The conversation also explores three of Kathy's recent Zen Parenting moments: navigating perimenopause and advocating for women's health, embracing contradictions using Taylor Swift's life as a lens, and offering practical advice for personal growth and letting go of unhelpful habits. A...

In this ZPR Live session, Todd and Cathy bring Zen Parenting back to Team Zen with a lively check-in that pivots to the big theme of the season: launching kids to college. They swap real-life stories with members about staying connected without hovering, reframing anticipatory anxiety, and spotting emotionally-immature parenting patterns (control, image-management). The convo offers practical, low-pressure ways to keep bonds strong—letters, shared playlists/shows, memory photos, ordinary texts—p...

In this ZPR Live session, Todd and Cathy bring Zen Parenting back to Team Zen with a lively check-in that pivots to the big theme of the season: launching kids to college. They swap real-life stories with members about staying connected without hovering, reframing anticipatory anxiety, and spotting emotionally-immature parenting patterns (control, image-management). The convo offers practical, low-pressure ways to keep bonds strong—letters, shared playlists/shows, memory photos, ordinary texts—p...

Todd & Cathy discuss college drop offs, equipping our kids to stay safe at school, and keeping ouselves sane.

We discussed an 18 year old son's unwillingness to support the family system, Byron Katie's "The Work", and Soiling the nest- right before they leave home (for college, work, etc.), often become more defiant, withdrawn, irritable, or even uncooperative. It may seem counterintuitive, but psychologically, it helps them emotionally separate from the family in order to take the leap into independence. It’s a way of making the leaving feel more necessary—less painful.

The meeting focused on preparing parents and guardians for their children's college experience, with hosts Todd and Sweetie leading a discussion that covered various aspects of college preparation and transition. The conversation explored strategies for navigating conversations about college with children, including advice on maintaining open communication while allowing students to lead the process. The discussion concluded with practical tips for supporting students during their college transi...

In Zen Talk #200, we dug into the complex realities of the “Sandwich Generation”—juggling care for aging parents while raising independent teens. We shared personal stories about medical scares, college transitions, late-night boundaries, and the emotional push-pull of watching loved ones grow up—and grow old. A few key themes: The emotional toll of caregiving and practical strategies for navigating it How to support our kids’ independence without losing sleep Finding dignity and humor in genera...

10:42 1. Big Life Transitions The group opened up about the emotional ups and downs of their kids graduating, applying to college, or switching schools. Whether it was excitement, anxiety, or just trying to stay present, everyone shared how they’re navigating these big shifts and helping their kids feel seen and supported. 19:08 2. School Struggles & Learning Differences Several parents talked about challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, and the pressure of college decisions. It was a reminder that ev...

Cathy and Todd discuss “Adolescence” as well as support Millie with her 7th grade son’s friendship challenges.

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #197 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86878205598?pwd=Cj8QDpakWikN7QUAHRtjKtluF0aGIb.1 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Some Wa...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86878205598?pwd=Cj8QDpakWikN7QUAHRtjKtluF0aGIb.1 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #194 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #193 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #192 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #191 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Time St...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #190 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Resourc...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #189 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Discuss...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #188 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Discuss...

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #187 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark it to make it easier for you to find our zoom room. The link to all Zen Talks is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83326973991?pwd=NzVOTFZSeDh2UFE0YXZnVGhrMWJWZz09 Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Discuss...