The Warrior Parent Podcast

In one of the most heartfelt episodes of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno have an honest conversation about Debbie's recent breast cancer diagnosis and the emotional journey that followed. Together, they explore fear, anger, resilience, and the importance of releasing guilt while finding meaning in life's most difficult moments. Whether you're facing cancer yours...

In this inspiring episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell sits down with intuitive channeler Jessica Cathey to discuss spirituality, nervous system regulation, and the journey of remembering who we truly are. Jessica shares how embracing intuition, releasing limiting beliefs, and prioritizing self-care can help parents and individuals move from overwhelm to alignment. This conversati...

In this inspiring episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Mari Wuellner to discuss permission slips, personal growth, and redefining success. Mari shares how a panic attack forced her to rethink a life built on hustle, leading her to embrace therapy, coaching, and intentional living. This conversation offers a powerful message for parents, espec...

Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised In this deeply moving episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Mary Abdal-Khallaq shares her journey from trauma and abuse to healing, purpose, and reclaiming her voice. Mary opens up about escaping an abusive marriage, living through PTSD, and finding the courage to seek therapy and challenge lifel...

In this powerful episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Sharon Niv to explore how ketamine therapy is changing the future of mental health treatment. Sharon explains the science behind low-dose ketamine therapy, how it supports trauma healing, anxiety, depression, and PTSD recovery, and why pairing it with therapy can create profound emotional...

Emma O'Brien returns to The Warrior Parent Podcast to share the powerful Medicine Wheel framework for navigating change, healing, and personal growth. Through the symbolism of the serpent, jaguar, hummingbird, and eagle, this conversation explores shedding old beliefs, facing fears, rediscovering purpose, and taking meaningful action. This inspiring episode offers hope, clarity, and practical guid...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Alyssa Booth joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to discuss how parents can support children through emotional dysregulation with empathy and connection. The conversation explores co-regulation, understanding behavior as communication, and practical tools for navigating big emotions. This episode offers powerful insights for parents who want to bu...

*Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised* In this powerful episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Nicole Hockley shares her journey from losing her son Dylan in the Sandy Hook tragedy to co-founding Sandy Hook Promise and leading efforts to prevent school violence. She explains how violence begins with isolation, loneliness, and hopeles...

In this deeply honest episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk about what it means to navigate parenting during uncertain and emotionally heavy times. They explore the importance of acknowledging grief, leaning on community, and allowing ourselves the space to not be okay. This conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and practical reminders for parents tr...

In this inspiring episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno speak with teen entrepreneur Sonia Suthar about emotional intelligence, autonomy, and bridging the communication gap between parents and teens. Sonia shares practical tools for raising confident, self-aware young adults—including the powerful shift from fixing to listening. This conversation offers hope, act...

In this deeply moving episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno speak with Jason Tuttle about caregiving, loss, and the unimaginable grief of losing a child. Jason shares his journey as a medical caregiver, the sudden passing of his son Zachary, and how journaling became a lifeline during the darkest moments. Through Letters to Zachary, Jason offers hope, connection,...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Dr. Njideka Olatunde, creator of Reflexology Touch®, to explore the body's natural ability to heal through intentional touch. Dr. Njideka shares how reflexology empowers individuals and families to manage stress, pain, and emotional overwhelm with simple, accessible tools. This conversation offers a comp...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno welcome transformational coach Diana Esther Berschader for a powerful conversation about intuition, resilience, and inner wisdom. Diana shares her extraordinary journey from the former Soviet Union to freedom, revealing how listening to the soul can guide healing and purposeful living. This episode invites listeners t...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Marci Mitchell continues to explore internal resistance with mentor and author Kam Knight. Kam reveals how fear-based media, perfectionism, procrastination, and overplanning quietly block progress—and how to recognize these tricks before they take over. Listeners will gain practical tools, mindset shifts, and self-talk techniques to move past resistance and...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell sits down with mentor and bestselling author Kam Knight to explore the concept of internal resistance and why it so often blocks progress toward our goals. Kam breaks down how the brain's defense mechanisms confuse discomfort with danger and how that misunderstanding keeps people stuck. This conversation offers practical tools to recogn...

In this New Year's special episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno reflect on the challenges of 2025 and invite listeners to step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and hope. They explore staying curious, calming the nervous system, releasing outdated beliefs, and using manifestation as a practical tool for creating a meaningful life. This episode offers inspiratio...

In this holiday episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno welcome back Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to explore how families can find peace and joy in the midst of chaos. Dr. Roseann shares practical, nervous-system–focused tools to reduce stress, improve regulation, and support emotional well-being for both kids and parents. This conversation offers hope, clarity, and e...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with social worker and author Dr. Will Dobud about why social media isn't the real threat to youth mental health. Will offers historical perspective, research insights, and practical wisdom to show how disengagement—not technology—is at the heart of today's challenges. This conversation invites...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Sam Mitchell, host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, to explore what it truly means to find purpose on the autism spectrum. Sam shares how structure, community, and self-acceptance helped him build confidence, independence, and a successful podcast that challenges stereotypes. This conversation offers insight,...

In this uplifting episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with Jessie Hansen, founder of the Kindest Kids in America program, about why celebrating children's acts of kindness can transform schools and communities. Jessie shares how her trauma-informed research on school-shooting prevention led her to the powerful conclusion that kindness—and being seen—can ch...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Chas Sampson to break down the often confusing world of VA benefits and the transition to civilian life. Chas shares his personal journey and explains how veterans can better understand disability ratings, access the support they've earned, and build stability through homeownership. Listeners will walk a...

Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised. In this powerful Veterans Month episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marine Corps veteran Zach Tidwell shares his extraordinary journey from a traumatic brain injury and a near-fatal suicide attempt to rebuilding his life after losing his sight and hearing. Zach opens up about depression, PTSD-...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with Shaun Murphy about raising resilient and confident kids through lessons learned from both the military and the stage. Shaun shares how leadership, creativity, and emotional awareness can empower families to thrive under pressure. Listeners will gain practical tools for fostering confidence, communication, an...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with Dr. Robb Kelly, a leading neuroscientist and addiction expert, about the power of the brain to heal and rewire itself. Dr. Kelly shares how neuroplasticity and mindset play key roles in achieving lasting sobriety and emotional freedom. Listeners will gain hope, science-based tools, and inspiration to s...

In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with licensed therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano about understanding and managing teenage anxiety. Sophia shares insights from her book Calming Teenage Anxiety, guiding parents on how to support their teens with compassion, communication, and emotional awareness. Together, they explore practical tools, mindf...