The Paula Faris Show

It’s the most vulnerable John and I have ever been about our 25+ year relationship, as we talk about the tensions we’ve navigated in our marriage and how we’ve fumbled our way to being equal partners, at home and at work.  The journey to true partnership hasn’t been easy and, at times, has been clumsier than clean.  In this conversation, you’ll hear about the scary and supportive decision John mad...

Therapist David Thomas is back, answering all your questions about TWEEN and TEEN boys! Your questions ranged from gaming, discipline, ragey hormones, and phone use to porn, substance use, and body image. Phew! We covered so much.  David, the host of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast and the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling, will help you navigate these years and give you SO MUCH HOPE. Sh...

To be honest, I’ve had a difficult time connecting with my boys. At times, I’ve wondered, and you may have, too, “Is anything connecting?” On top of that, my teen son recently told me that I don’t understand him. I know so many of you are right there, too. That’s why we’re talking about it.  David Thomas, the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling is joining the conversation to  help us make sen...

One of the scariest, yet best things our family did was moving from NYC to a small town in South Carolina in 2020. Has there been a lot of GAIN in our life because of it? Absolutely. But, there’s also been a lot of things we’ve GIVEN UP because of it.  We’ve created a life we love and my guest today, Stephanie May Wilson, is going to take us through three steps to help you create a life you love,...

We’re answering your questions about teen drinking and substance abuse because it’s a topic that you’re asking us to talk about and a topic that is causing a lot of tension in your homes.  I remember taking my first drink when I was five. My dad gave me a sip of his beer, and I loved it but never abused it growing up. Conversely, John distanced himself from alcohol until he was in his 20s because...

I’ve been pretty open about caring for my aging mother while juggling a family of five. There’s actually a term for this stage of life-- when you’re caring for your kids and your parents. It’s called ‘The Sandwich Generation’ when you’re sandwiched between caring for your kids and your parents.  When I heard your similar stories and learned that so many of you are in the thick of this season, I kn...

I’m not sure we’ve had more interest in any other topic than the one we’re going for today. We’re talking YOUTH SPORTS: the #1 reason your kids should play, how to NOT be one of those crazy sports parents, and whether youth sports have gone too far.  It’s a big topic to tackle (no pun intended), for sure. But one that we’re all very passionate about.  There’s a reason 70% of kids quit sports by th...

Mario Lopez joins me to talk about parenting, marriage, and how turning 50 really messed with him.  The “Saved By The Bell” alum and Access Hollywood host says his favorite role is family man. I was honestly a little surprised, in a good way, to hear he’s a strict and hands-on parent.  I loved getting to know Mario and hearing how much he adores his wife of 10+ years, as well as how they navigate...

He’s one of my favorite humans, and I refuse to censor him; that’s why this conversation is spicier than usual. Dan Harris was my "work husband" for a long time at Good Morning America, where we co-anchored the weekend edition of GMA.  A few years ago, Dan made a bold and scary decision. One that caused him much anxiety. He walked away from ABC News to spend more time with his family.  So, what do...

This may have been one of the biggest AHA moments I’ve had as a parent. So much of the guilt I’ve carried as a parent has been regarding work and missing important moments.  My dear friend Jon Acuff, an author/speaker and one of the quippiest humans you’ll meet, will tell us how we can DITCH THE GUILT of being a working parent. Even if our job stinks.  Had it not been for Jon, I’d have absolutely...

This is a deeply personal episode as John and I chat with a world-renowned expert about the ONE thing all relationships need: TRUST. Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, beloved by millions for his New York Times’  bestselling books on boundaries and trust.  You may know that John and I were separated for a time in our marriage, and the trust we had was broken. So, how did we repair it? Can...

This is the #1 strain on most relationships…and is a tough conversation. It's so triggering that most of us don’t have it.  So what is it? The household labor. Who is doing what around the home? We don’t know how to talk about sharing the load without triggering or nagging our partner.  So, I’ve invited Eve Rodsky, an expert and NYT best-selling author of Fair Play, to the conversation. Eve’s book...

John and I are kicking off our series on relationships with someone who has been instrumental in saving ours! Dr. Gary Chapman is joining us to discuss how his work as a counselor led him to write one of the bestselling books of all time: The Five Love Languages.  The love languages we speak—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch—are equal in value but diffe...

This is one of the BIGGEST fights in my house and probably yours, too: social media, screens, and phones.  If you have ever wanted to throw your children’s devices right out the window (and who among us has not?!), this episode is for you! There are so many questions surrounding phones, screens, and social media. And now, Florida has proposed legislation to BAN social media for children under 16! ...

Sissy and Caroline had so much good insight for us, I knew I had to bring them on again! Sissy and Caroline are back to answer all of your questions and talk about all things tween and teen girls.  From dating and sex to devices and social media, from modesty and mood swings to anxiety and building resilience….phew, we cover a ton of ground! Nothing was off-limits in this conversation.  I’ve loved...

I am so thrilled to welcome child and adolescent therapist Sissy Goff to the show today! This one is special because Sissy and I were joined by my teen daughter, Caroline.  And before you react to the title (“How To Connect With Your Moody Teenage Daughter”), Caroline came up with it! She’s here to share what she wants every parent of teenagers to know.   I’ve been sooo expectant for this conversa...

Our hearts broke for Allison Holker Boss when her husband, Stephen Twitch Boss (a fixture on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and an incredible dancer), took his own life a little over a year ago.  Allison instantly became a single mom of three, navigating the unimaginable.  So, how do we talk to our children about grief and loss? Whether it’s losing a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or any of us t...

I honestly can’t believe how lucky we are to kick off Season Two with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits!  Atomic Habits is one of the best-selling books of all time, with more than 15 million copies sold to date. James doesn’t do many of these interviews, so I’m fired up that he’s joining us today.  Get ready to take some notes as James shares how we can build Atomic Habits in our kids and our...

(Nothing makes me feel less qualified than scrolling social media and seeing how everyone else has it together.) In this episode, I share my vulnerable moments of feeling less than, how we can avoid the trap of comparison, and the three questions we should ask ourselves to get out of our head. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-paula-faris-show/message Learn m...

(I had $400 in my business account and wasn’t sure what to do next. In this episode, I share how stressful it’s been being an entrepreneur, how I’ve found we can find the courage to try new things, and when we should keep going. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-paula-faris-show/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(It was probably my worst moment as a parent–my daughter and I got into a terrible argument, and I said things I’m not proud of. In this episode, I’m sharing the most important thing to have in all your relationships. And the one question to ask your loved ones when you feel the relationship is stuck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-paula-faris-show/message...

I got a dreaded text message from my kid’s teacher saying he’d done something really inappropriate at school. In today's episode, I’m sharing what I’m learning about motherhood and why it’s so important to let our kids fail, plus how I struggle with wanting to do too much for them --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-paula-faris-show/message Learn more about you...

This month, I’m getting personal… sharing intimate, vulnerable stories about the things I’m learning as a mom, wife, and leader. From failures to wins and losses, these are quick downloads from me to you each week in January to encourage you as you start your 2024 and help you feel less alone.    My 2023 started with a call from my sister; I'm not sure if our mom was going to make it. In this epis...

What do you do when your parenting styles with your partner are night and day?  We had so much interest in this conversation with my husband that we are giving you a BONUS episode! Don’t miss how squeamish John gets when it comes to anyone dating our daughter, plus the one question he wants all dads to ask. And how we make it work despite our different parenting approaches.  As we wrap up the year...

I gave you a chance to ask my hubby & I anything in these episodes as we close out 2023–and I’ve never had more questions and requests! You want us to talk about parenting, relationships (including why we were separated), family, work-life balance, sharing the domestic load at home, our kids' dating (yikes!), handling screen time…you name it.  John likes to think there were so many questions becau...