Raising Grownups

Aaron Huey, founder of Parenting Teens That Struggle and host of the Beyond Risk and Back podcast brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, especially with the release of his new book, "The Four Prime Archetypes: Why We Do What We Do." Aaron's book delves into the fascinating world of personality profiling, breaking down human behavior into four archetypes: the Warrior, the Wizard,...

Merri Guggisberg is a certified parenting coach on a mission to help parents build deeper connections with their children and navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence and grace. Her experience working with children from middle school to young adulthood has given her a unique perspective on the importance of understanding kids' brain development. Parents often wonder why their once co...

Jessyka Coulter is the CEO and founder of Ace Cookie Tutoring, and she has dedicated her life to unlocking the potential of tweens, teens, and young adults through her Love to Learn program. Jessyka's journey began with a simple yet ambitious goal in fourth grade: to be valedictorian. This goal, inspired by her mother's academic success, fueled her desire to excel in school. A challenge in her sen...

How can you raise children who understand and value healthy relationships in an era where social media often dictates norms and expectations? Karyn Youso, low-conflict divorce attorney, brings over three decades of experience to the table, offering a unique perspective that combines her professional expertise with her personal journey as a divorced mother of three. She shares the challenges and le...

Are you constantly feeling on edge, battling chronic pain, or struggling to find peace in your busy life? Sarah Giencke is a nervous system and resilience coach who has dedicated her life to helping people just like you. Certified TRE practitioner, Sarah has transformed her own life and the lives of many others uwing this technique. Sarah shares her personal journey of discovery with TRE (Tension...

On this episode of "Raising Grownups," Clarissa Constantine, an expert who's dedicated her life to guiding families through the tumultuous teen years, opens up about her own rocky relationship with her mother and how it propelled her to create a space where families can find support and resources. With wisdom gleaned from years of coaching and a personal narrative that tugs at the heartstrings, Cl...

For decades, Lisa Condon has cultivated her leadership and inclination to help others succeed by partnering with individuals and businesses on creative strategy and inspirational development. This became the foundation for Lisa Condon Enterprises (LCE), a company that sparks inspiration, innovation, and collaboration through gratitude. Author of the International Best Seller, Stepping Into Gratitu...

Imagine feeling trapped in a career that’s lost its spark, dreaming of a stage where your voice could move mountains and your passion becomes your life’s work. This is where Wendy's story begins. Wendy Babcock, a globe-trotting TEDx speaker, author and the paid stage speaker coach joins us on this month's interview. When Wendy and I get together, we always learn so much from each other, so I'm exc...

Coach Quiggy is a certified Self-Confidence Coach for Young Leaders and a Meditation Teacher. He supports his clients and community in developing a mindful, loving, and empowered relationship with themselves, from which they can be energized to make a difference in the world around them. In this episode, Quiggy shares his personal story of overcoming trauma and struggles with weight and self accep...

TW: Mental Health, Codependency, Suicide Kelly and Abigail White share their story about how they came through their darkest hour to offer a beacon of hope for others. Their story highlights the importance of the mother daughter bond, especially when it comes to mental health and healing. In 2012 Abigail had a plan to end her life. The only thing that stopped her was the thought of leaving her mot...

Alex Jackman-Wheitner is an expert in creating systems that cater to the ADHD brain. At Oberlin College, she co-led an executive function tutoring program and currently helps entrepreneurs work with their unique brains to improve productivity and make more money in business. In this episode, we talk about the nuances of ADHD and the challenges of pursuing a diagnosis. Alex discusses how often neur...

This is a great interview, especially if you're raising boys or athletes. We both had so many a-ha moments that will also show parents how they can incorporate self-honoring behaviors as they support their kids & families. Mindy Ruddock is a wellness coach and fellow martial artist (a high level instructor  and karate school owner). In our conversation, she shares her journey  from following t...

Andy Weins is a U.S. Army Veteran, serial entrepreneur and author of the Amazon Best Seller, Words Fucking Matter . In this inaugural episode of the Adulting is FUN Expert Insights series, Andy shares his insights about using language to make an impact. We discuss how math relates to the art of language, like how a single word choice affects a whole conversation.  We’re not only talking about lang...

Introduction and intention setting for the Raising Grownups podcast!