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Let's talk about money today. Many of us didn't learn any kind of financial literacy in school or from parents, and now the topic is often seen as taboo, or too hard, or frustrating—but it's such a critical piece of being a person in this world. I had the chance to chat with Maya Corbic, the founder of The Wealthy Kids Investment Club and the popular Instagram account @teach.kids.money, where she...

We talk a lot about navigating our emotions in our personal (and parenting) lives, but what about in our professional lives? So often people suppress their emotions at work, only to come home and take it out on their family.  In today's clip, author Mollie West Duffy explains why she believes we should be showing up authentically in all areas of our lives, including the workplace. Whether you're l...

After more than a decade of strategic business consulting, Lindsay Rae Hancock realized her innate passion was empowering individuals to achieve the same level of internal success as her Fortune 500 clients. She helps others develop a personal strategy to define what success means to them and take tangible steps to get there.  Whether you're a busy parent juggling family and life, or you're endles...

If you're like me and find the mind-body connection fascinating, this episode is for you. Today's clip features Dr. Gabor Mate, a physician, speaker, and author specializing in childhood development, trauma, and the potential life-long impacts of both physical and mental well-being.  His talk explores stress, disease, family, and social and cultural foundations, including the role of women in Amer...

Cindy Muchnick, author and mother of four (almost) grown children, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her parenting guidebook, The Parent Compass. She is not only an expert in the college admission process, but also a former private academic counselor for high school students. She now passionately shares her experience and insights through public speaking engagements to student, parent...

Holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions, and it's important to be real about that. You may have had a great time, but you also may have faced grief, loneliness, broken expectations, and exhaustion. While the new year often brings resolutions and hope for change, we also need to support each other in the deeper struggles. Today's clip features writer and podcaster Nora McInerny. She shares gut-wren...

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a best-selling author, renowned neuroscientist, and host of the award-winning podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. She joins me today to discuss scientifically proven steps to help kids (and adults, of course) recognize their feelings and respond in a healthy way. She explains how to replace toxic thoughts with brain-building practices that will increase resilience and lead t...

Kailan Carr is the author of Screens Away, Time To Play, and the founder of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts In Between. She is on a mission to prioritize play for kids and to reclaim their childhood with less screens and more opportunities for creativity and imagination. In our conversation today, we discuss the idea that as parents of the next generation, we have to prioritize play—not just for our k...

Humans have the innate desire to connect with others. However, relationships will always be complex, and it's easy to take the people in our lives for granted. In today's clip, iconic couples' therapist Esther Perel has two poignant things to say about relationships. You won't want to miss this wisdom on how your life story is impacted by the way you choose to interact with those around you. Show...

Whether you're looking to evolve yourself, manage a team at work, or influence your children, it can be hard to know where to start making changes. In today's clip, John Maxwell recounts how everything begins with a thought—in other words, what you think determines what you do and who you are. If you want to leave a positive legacy as a parent, it starts with a new way of thinking. Show links: Wat...

Becoming a parent makes you face a lot of your own emotions and evaluate your own upbringing. And while many of us want things to be different (and better) for our own kids, it's much easier said than done. Dr. Becky Kennedy, the founder of Good Inside, shares what she believes is the single most important parenting strategy—and spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with parenting perfectly in the f...

We all know there's no such thing as a perfect parent—but then why do we so often fall into the trap of thinking we need to be that perfect parent raising the perfect child?  Brittney Serpell is an author and expert in helping parents create strong relationships with their children. She joins me today to share what she believes is the true goal of parenting. Our discussion focuses on all the highs...

Does it seem like our society has the perception that busy people are somehow better? That they've got life and all its multitasking figured out? Claudia Hammond, an award-winning broadcaster and author, digs into these questions as she researches the value of rest. She explains how sleep and rest are not the same thing, yet both should be taken seriously to be a better, smarter human.  Show links...

Recently I've been forced to start some hard conversations, even though I really dislike conflict. I overthink, I procrastinate, and I fear how people will respond. But in the midst of this, I got the valuable advice to simply be direct and clear. It sounds easy, but we tend to complicate things with fear and avoidance. In today's clip, Brene Brown shares why vulnerability and honesty is actually...

As I watch my girls grow and navigate the school system, it strikes me that today's education is lacking in actually helping our kids grow into healthy adulthood. But this isn't a new topic. Today's clip of Ken Robinson, pulled from a talk nearly 20 years old, shows that he seems to feel the same way. He points out the unpredictability of the future, even though we educate our kids as though we kn...

Dr. Michele Borba has been an educational psychologist for over 40 years, but has never been more concerned about kids than right now. She explains that they are less happy, and more stressed, lonely, and depressed than any previous generation. In short, our kids are failing to thrive. But her message is encouraging—it's not too late to make changes! In today's conversation, we dive into her newes...

The topic of navigating motherhood is clearly near and dear to me, and this week we continue the conversation about the systems (and lack thereof) that contribute to today's parenting struggles. Jessica Grose, author and writer for The New York Times, shares how motherhood has become unsustainable. Yes, there has been significant change in the last 60 years, but we still have a long way to go for...

The back-to-school frenzy is in full swing, and as a single working mom, it's abundantly clear that there's a lack of infrastructure to help parents like me—or any parents, for that matter. Where's the village when you need it?  Chelsea Conaboy is a health and science journalist who believes that many stories formerly told about the nature of parenthood are wrong. In today's clip she shares her fi...

Stress and anxiety, or constantly being in a state of fight or flight, is all too common these days. But how many of us slow our bodies down enough to deal with it, rather than distract ourselves with constant technology, or even medication? Author and speaker Max Strom is on a mission to empower us to a more meaningful life by using our breath. He explores why anxiety is on the rise, how grief an...

What if you could redefine power for yourself? What if you could tap into a sense of power you hadn't realized was already in you?  Author and transformational coach Kemi Nekvapil challenges the traditional definition of power by inviting us to create a new world where we hold space and are seen. She explains why true power actually comes from elevating those around us to make the world better, ra...

Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and bestselling author focused on unlocking strengths, increasing performance, and pioneering the future of how people work. In today's conversation, Marcus dives into the importance of discovering your true loves, or what he calls "red threads," and how those make an impact both at work and at home. As a parent, you know that no two kids are the same, and...

We all experience setbacks—but it's important to remember that it's a learning process, and that some of your darkest moments can be a launching pad for greater revelations and things to come. Today, acclaimed author and speaker Eric Thomas shares how to embrace setbacks, stay in alignment with your values, and challenge yourself to take daily actions toward your goals. Sponsors and discounts: Bet...

As a parent, you set the tone in your home. You not only lead by example, but the energy you put out is what you'll get in return. While not every day will be perfect, the good news is that you can make this shift in small ways each day. Bert Jacobs, one of the brothers behind the Life Is Good t-shirt movement, shares how three simple words can help people focus on the good, unlock imagination, an...

Today I'm chatting with Rhowena Adolfo Patel, the founder of Healing Mama Co. During her own pregnancy, Rhowena recognized a lack of care in childbirth and postpartum, which led her to find ways to raise the standard of care. She and her team are now on a mission to make childbirth easier for expectant parents around the world.  Show links: Connect with Rhowena at healingmamaco.ca and on IG @heali...

We live in a ceaseless cycle of constant notifications and information telling us there is more to do and more to be, but this all-consuming routine leaves little room for creativity and imagination. When we slow down, we discover small moments every day wherever we are that should capture our hearts and attention. Today Carl Honore walks us through the tendencies we have when we're wrapped up in...