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Cathy and Todd discuss an article in the Harvard Law Review titled The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief. Grief expert David Kessler explains how we are all feeling anticipatory grief during this pandemic and how to find hope and meaning in our daily experiences. They also discuss how to pull inspiration from Caroline Ingalls (Little House on the Prairie) and the movie Castaway.

Todd and Cathy discuss a few ways to cope with uncertainty and why self-care and emotional well-being is the most important thing right now.

Todd and Cathy discuss how to talk to kids about the uncertainty of these times, and why it’s important to focus on the whole rather than the individual. They discuss why it’s ok to let kids sleep and loosen up on your typical structure, and ways to help other people in need.

Todd and Cathy discuss the impact of the corona virus, emotional labor, & Kramer's attitude towards the gas gauge.

Todd and Cathy discuss how negative news cycles and uncertainty can leave us feeling tired and overwhelmed. They discuss how to take care of ourselves (it’s a practice!), and how to talk to our kids about their feelings and coping tools.

Cathy & Todd discuss the highlights and takeaways to the 5th annual Zen Parenting Conference.  

Todd and Cathy discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Valentine’s Day post titled TEN ACTUAL THINGS THAT LOVE HAS SAID TO ME WHEN I WAS ALONE AND AFRAID (FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT NEED IT TODAY). They discuss each one and how they can rewire the way we experience ourselves and the way we see the world.

Todd and Cathy discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Valentine’s Day post titled TEN ACTUAL THINGS THAT LOVE HAS SAID TO ME WHEN I WAS ALONE AND AFRAID (FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT NEED IT TODAY). They discuss each one and how they can rewire the way we experience ourselves and the way we see the world.

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 par...

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://o...

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. 13:1...

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/z...

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...

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&...

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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 &#82...

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...

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 4...

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 Ze...

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 Ac...

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 & Que...

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 r...