The Whinypaluza Podcast

For over two decades, Wendie Pett has been motivating people to make fitness and good nutrition part of their daily routine. She teaches the balance of mind, body and spirit through her Visibly Fit™ wellness program. Wendie has a nationally syndicated television program that airs each week on the NRB Network, LIFTABLEtv, WLCN, and IBN Television. It has aired for over 9 years. Her television show...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Lessons Learned From This School Year Recognizing the new level of independence in our kids. Letting out kids prove themselves to be capable and independent is a milestone for us...

Listen to this Birthday Special Edition of the Whinypaluza podcast! It’s Rebecca’s birthday this week! Her husband, Seth, interviews her as she reflects on turning 46 this year. This week: Turning 46 A birthday is the perfect time to reflect upon the year- what was great, what wasn’t; what do you want to do differently this year? What makes her feel most loved on her birthday? How have Seth and Re...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! As the end of the school year comes to a crescendo, we are all feeling overwhelmed, but the energy in our kiddos is palpable. Hang in there, moms, we are almost through it! This week: I’m H...

Listen to this very special Father’s Day episode of Whinypaluza with Rebecca’s husband, Seth, as he discusses lessons learned in fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! This week, Rebecca repurposes the fantastic questions her daughters asked her for the Mother’s Day episodes. Now it is Dad’s turn! What inspires him to be such a great dad? Seth’s favorite thing about being a dad...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Crushing A Crazy Saturday For many parents, July can be crazy! Take it hour by hour, day by day, and try to remain calm. Recognizing when you are in an anxious state when things...

Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca and Seth Greene as they discuss the importance of good communication in your marriage and lessons they have learned along the way. Episode 155 Better Communication In Your Marriage with Rebecca and Seth Problems with “The List of Wants” and how sometimes monumental lists of wants can make your partner feel overwhelmed or as though they are fa...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Addressing The Shootings Anxious parents have anxious children, so be sure to manage your emotions and reaction to sensitive events. How do you make yourself feel safe, so your k...

Andrea Cairella, LPCC, is a psychotherapist, consultant, speaker and international best-selling author of  No Longer Burned Out on Busy . Andrea is founder and CEO of Andrea Cairella International and has served as an advisor to innovative entrepreneurs, CEO's, Fortune 500 leaders, corporate professionals, and mothers seeking a thriving life - work balance. She is the creator of the CARE Approach™...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! As an extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: You Are Not A Failure (I Promise You) A moment of reflection on the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. We at Whinypaluza want to express our deepest sympathies to the fa...

Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Atluri coupled her consulting background with her passion for total wellness to become certified as a meditation coach and teach corporate mindfulness. Plus, her experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via in vitro fer...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: My Love Letter to Elementary School After 10 years, Rebecca attends her LAST elementary school PTA meeting, which naturally initiated some reflection. The Greene Family has been...

Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, owner of APT Counseling Services, licensed psychotherapist, professor, and author. Dr. Pass-Turner has worked in the mental health profession for over 20 years. She published the books Rex’s Journey: Helping children understand and cope with emotions and the forthcoming ADHD Warrior; Helping children conquer ADHD unwanted behaviors. Lis...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Mother’s Day If you tend to feel disappointed on Mother’s Day, try telling your family what you want. Have a discussion about what you can do together. Navigating Mother’s Day me...

Listen to this very special Mother’s Day Whinypaluza episode as Rebecca turns the tables yet again. This week her daughter Ella takes the host seat while she asks her mom what it is like to be a mother, and offers her own observations on motherhood. You are sure to love Ella’s insightful take on this topic! Some things they discuss: What Rebecca likes best about being a mother. The challenges of m...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Rebecca talks about the 15 lessons she has learned so far in 15 years of motherhood. This week: Lessons In Motherhood This Year Shift the focus on yourself and how you react. This is what y...

Today on a very special Mother’s Day edition of Whinypaluza, Rebecca turns the tables and has her daughter Lillie take the host seat while she asks her mom what it is like to be a mother.  What inspires Rebecca to be a great mom? Why did she feel called to social work? Is motherhood what she thought it would be? How does Rebecca want to be better as a mom? What is the hardest part of being a mom?...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Body Image The shift in Rebecca’s body image was inspired by wanting better for her children. The change starts with you, and your children reap the benefits.  Changing the relat...

Anne Marie Comaratta is a mother of two, a strong widow, a long-time educator, and a founder of Stress Free Admissions. As an independent college consultant, she works with high school students and their families as they navigate college admissions. From helping students choose schools to creating dialogue between parents and kids about finances, from polishing college essays to helping students s...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! As an extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Take The Vacation: Myrtle Beach Edition Vlog with The Greene Family When life gets hectic and overrun with an endless list of to-dos, it is hard to schedule a time to sit down...

Stef Richthammer is a Wellness Life and support coach, certified in Health and Life coaching. She empowers women to prioritize themselves. Too often women ignore their own stress or pain to make it ‘all good’ for those around them. Their wellness is as important as their family’s! In fact, without your wellness you cannot be 'all the things’ for everyone. Stef specializes in creating an individual...

Allana Robinson, CEO of Uncommon Sense Parenting is a registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist for children with special needs, creating targeted behavior and intervention plans. She has spent countless hours reading the latest child development and behavioral psychology research, and is certified in Pivotal response therapy and Shanker Self-Reg. Allana is trained in Relati...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Handling Criticism Better How can we use criticism to grow and not always be hurt by it? Rebecca reflects on how she is learning to handle criticism better.  Don’t seek outside p...

Maxine Johnson is an author, co-author, certified life coach and a transformation specialist for women who are ready to take their lives to the next level. She is the CEO and Founder of WIFE Boss Academy, where she helps women who are in a position of power obtain clarity, confidence and influence in both areas. She is passionate about encouraging and inspiring women to be their best selves. Over...

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: I Am Not My To Do List It is all too easy to let your To-Do List take over your life. When eliminating things from your list, what is non-negotiable? What do you value most? Don’...