The Whinypaluza Podcast

Every parent has wondered: Is this just a phase... or is my child struggling? When anxiety, meltdowns, OCD, or big emotions show up, it's easy to mistake them for bad behavior. But what if your child isn't trying to give you a hard time... they're having a hard time? Clinical psychologist Dr. Kendra Read joins Rebecca Greene to explain what anxiety really looks like in children and teens, why reas...

Rebecca thought turning 50 would be unforgettable... but not for the reasons she expected. Instead of the perfect birthday, she ended up with disappointment, miscommunication, decision fatigue, and a whole lot of lessons. In this honest Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca and Seth share exactly what went wrong and how better communication could have changed everything. Milestone birthdays...

What if your child's struggles with food aren't really about food at all? Licensed therapist Mallory Callans explains why eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, perfectionism, and body image are deeply connected, and what parents need to know before a problem becomes a crisis. Rebecca sits down with licensed therapist Mallory Callans to discuss one of the most difficult topics parents face: eating...

What if getting older isn't about losing something, but finally learning what truly matters? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca shares the biggest life lessons she's gathered as she approaches 50, from making memories and trusting your instincts to setting boundaries, giving yourself grace, and letting go of perfection. Birthday reflections turn into meaningful life lessons as Rebecca...

Happy 50th birthday to the heart behind Whinypaluza! This week, Rebecca's husband Seth Greene pulled off the ultimate surprise. He secretly gathered video messages from 26 of Rebecca's closest family members, lifelong friends, and colleagues -- all answering one simple but powerful question: what is the greatest lesson Rebecca has taught you? The answers will move you. Seth reflects on how she tra...

Have you ever been upset because your spouse didn't do something you thought they should have known to do? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene discuss a recent disagreement that led to an important realization about communication, expectations, and why mind-reading is not a relationship skill. What started as frustration over unfinished yard work became a valuable lesson...

What makes a grandfather unforgettable? In this special Father's Day episode, Rebecca, Seth, Max, Ella, and Lillie come together to celebrate the man they lovingly call Gramps. Through family stories, life lessons, holiday traditions, Disney memories, and heartfelt reflections, they share how one grandfather's influence continues to shape their lives every day. In this special family episode of Wh...

Seth is finally home after three consecutive work trips, and Rebecca is ready to share what it's really like holding down the fort during one of the busiest parenting seasons of the year. Between graduations, football tournaments, prom pictures, theater outings, and everyday parenting challenges, this episode is an honest look at marriage, partnership, and learning to support each other's growth e...

What if the behaviors that frustrate, worry, or confuse you most aren't the real problem? What if anxiety, OCD, emotional outbursts, picky eating, and even focus issues are all clues pointing to something deeper? In this eye-opening episode, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, parenting expert, and author of  The Dysregulated Kid . Wi...

One day, you're packing a diaper bag and chasing a toddler through a parking lot. Next, you're helping your child move into an apartment, shop for groceries, cook dinner, and do laundry on their own. Parenting doesn't get easier. It just changes. In this heartfelt Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth reflect on a major parenting milestone as they help their son settle into his first apa...

Why do kids act out, melt down, scream, or constantly fight with their siblings? In this episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, sits down with behavior analyst Emily Groben to explore what behavior is really communicating. Emily explains how children often lack the skills to express their needs and emotions, and why understanding the “why” behind behavior can completely change how parents respond. Fr...

The end of the school year is beautiful… and completely exhausting. Between permission slips, award ceremonies, sports, proms, graduations, lunches, emails, and trying to keep everyone emotionally afloat, many parents are quietly running on fumes. In this honest and funny Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca Greene shares the reminders she desperately needed herself during the “June Jungle”...

When your child says “I’m fine”… what if they’re not? As parents, we hear it all the time. “I’m fine.” But what if those two words are actually a cry for help? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with nationally recognized eating disorder and trauma expert Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program to discuss the subtle signs parents often miss, the connection between trauma, self-harm,...

Joining from different locations, Seth from a business trip and Rebecca from home, the couple reflects on the emotional roller coaster of finishing their first year as college parents. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth open up about what it was really like sending their oldest child off to college for the very first time. From emotional goodbyes and FaceTime check-ins to lear...

What happens when couples stop talking about the very thing they most need to understand? In this honest and compassionate episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Tiffany Stanley to talk about desire, intimacy, shame, communication, motherhood, menopause, trauma, and what really happens when couples start feeling more like roommates than partners. Dr. Tiffany Stanley...

What if Mother’s Day does not have to be perfect to be meaningful? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth talk through Mother’s Day 2026 with honesty, humor, and a few hard-earned mom lessons. Rebecca shares what went beautifully, what felt like too much, and why moms need to get better at asking for what they want instead of hoping everyone magically reads their minds. From donut...

What happens when a therapist… becomes the one who needs healing? In this deeply moving episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Swanzi Saunders, licensed therapist, minister, speaker, and author of Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression. Dr. Swanzi opens up about her own private battle with depression while balancing faith, family, leadership,...

What if one missing sock revealed one of your biggest parenting lessons? This week on Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene pull back the curtain on parenting mistakes, overprotecting, perfectionism, instant gratification, praise versus criticism, and learning to give yourself grace. From sleepovers and lost hoodies to AP classes, independence, grief, and the “love pause,” this hon...

What does motherhood really look like inside one busy, loving, hilarious family? In this special Mother’s Day episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Seth and their three children, Max, Ella, and Lillie, for a heartfelt family conversation about motherhood, marriage, emotions, growing up, and what it means to feel loved and supported. This episode is tender, funny, honest, and very Whinypaluza. Fro...

What does car shopping have to do with marriage? Apparently, everything. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth get real about their very different car shopping styles. Seth wants efficiency, clarity, and a decision made fast. Rebecca wants options, time, test drives, colors, trims, opinions, and maybe a little wandering. What starts as a conversation about buying and leasing cars...

What if raising a “well-educated child” has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with how they think? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with educator and author Deborah Kenny, founder of Harlem Village Academies, to challenge everything we think we know about education. From eliminating screens to building independent thinkers, Deborah shares what actually works when it co...

What if the biggest parenting lessons aren’t in books… but in the everyday moments you almost miss?  In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth share honest, hard-earned lessons from 19 years of parenting. From letting go of comparison to learning the power of pause, this conversation offers real-life insights every parent needs. They talk about what actually works, what they’ve...

Ever feel like your brain is holding 100 sticky notes… and you’re about to drop all of them?  In this powerful and relatable episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Nicole Retter, founder of PAM, an AI-powered Personal Admin Manager designed to help families manage the overwhelming mental load of everyday life. After navigating COVID with two young children, an injured husband, and a full-time...

Spring break sounds relaxing until you try to make everyone in the family happy at the same time. In this honest and funny episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene share the reality of their whirlwind New York City spring break filled with college tours, shopping, Broadway, family negotiations, and a whole lot of walking. From Times Square chaos to Chinatown bargains, from the excitement of  C...

What happens when you look fine on the outside, but inside you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and not even sure what your gut is trying to tell you anymore? In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca sits down with Kelle Sparta, a transformational shaman, psychic energy healer, and spiritual business strategist, for a conversation that goes far beyond burnout. They talk about why so many moms power thro...