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Cathy and Todd interview Dr. Siegel’s newest book- The Power of Showing Up – How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become & How Their Brains Get Wired. Time Stamps 2:58 The Strange Research Study 7:16 Children adapt to their experiences differently 10:12 % of kids who are securely attached to their parents. 12:55 How well are we doing regarding older children? 17:12 Difference...

Cathy and Todd discuss Dr. Thomas Boyce’s book, The Orchid and the Dandelion and how all children can thrive if given the right environment. They also discuss neurodiversity, This is Us, some of the best movies of the year, and what’s in store for 2020. Time Stamps 3:24 Fallon Sherock- darts champion 9:32 Bechdel Test – biggest movies 13:30 Dandelions & Orchids- sensitive kids vs kids who are...

It’s a double feature as Cathy and Todd interview the CEO of A Call To Men Tony Porter & Author of Raising Good Humans Hunter Clarke-Fields. Time Stamps 32:39 You Are Light by Aaron Becker 48:43 Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. Resources A Call To Men Raising Good Humans 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan”...

Cathy and Todd discuss why women are expected to take a man’s last name, and why this can be an important discussion and decision for couples. They discuss the meaning of Miss, Ms, and Mrs., why Queen and Slim and Marriage Story are important movies, and why Carol Spinney, the man who played Big Bird will be missed. Time Stamps 3:30 Sesame Street Carol Spinney dies 6:17 Maiden names 16:00 Fragile...

Cathy and Todd discuss poetry, Frozen 2, The ZPR Holiday Calendar and setting an intention. Time Stamps 2:20 Hunting Ground Screening Announcement 5:30  A Prescription of Poetry to Help Patients Speak Their Minds 9:47 Otherwise by Jane Kenyon 25:28  Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free.har 15:52 Idina Menzel, Evan Rachel Wood &#82...

Cathy and Todd discuss the new film “It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” as well as a quick take on women’s menstruation. Time Stamps 1:48 More Female Athletes Talk About a Taboo: Their Periods 13:00 Hylands Earache drops 13:56 A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood discussion 41:45 Threads Worldwide 49:35 Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020...

Cathy and Todd discuss Imago Dialogue as introduced by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt’s book titled Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples and why it could help your relationships. Time Stamps 6:48 Foundation for Imago Dialogue 19:04 Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free.har 27:22 Mirroring 35:05 Validation 4...

Cathy and Todd discuss what it means to “feel felt” and how to attune to your partner and children. They also explain why it’s important to understand your child’s experience and not deny their reality. Time Stamps 23:00 Canvas People- Text “Zen” to 64000 to receive their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. 56:05 Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. Resources 2020 Ze...

Cathy and Todd discuss Anna Quindlin’s quote, “The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself”, and how we can help our kids understand this at an early age. They discuss the anxiety kids feel to do everything right, and why kids from high-achieving schools are now considered “high risk”. Time Stamps 19:48 Hylands Ear Ac...

We had two special guests on the podcast today –  Rosalind Wiseman and our daughter Jacey – you don’t want to miss this discussion about dignity, respect, Euphoria, sex ed, boy group chats and of course, Mean Girls.  You can learn more about Rosalind and her work @ https://culturesofdignity.com Time Stamps 4:20 Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. 7:03 Mean Girls & Que...

Cathy and Todd discuss the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem and why only one is healthy for the individual and family. They share the three components of self-compassion shared by Kristin Neff, and discuss her impact on Brenè Brown and others. Time Stamps 4:06 Cathy’s temperature fluctuations 9:44 Self-compassion 12:14 Stewart Smalley with Michael Jordan 51:44 Painting or r...

Cathy and Todd discuss the Adverse Childhood Experiences test, and why California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris plans to incorporate it into early-childhood wellness screenings. They discuss how an ACE score determines the long-term health of a child, and why understanding an ACE score can help deepen our self-awareness and evolve our parenting. Time Stamps 51:44 Painting or remodeling needs...

Todd and Cathy discuss how to talk about money and responsibility with your older kids. They discuss Rupture and Repair and how to recognize your own baggage so you can communicate effectively (rather than defensively). Time Stamps 6:50 Tony Porter A Call To Men 9:30 Listeners question regarding teenager driving responsibilities 39:10 Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. Resources 202...

Todd and Cathy interview author/podcaster and all-around amazing guy- Rob Bell Time Stamps Resources 2020 Zen Parenting Conference Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Tribe Men’s Group  Pop Culturing Todd Adams Coaching For Guys Painting or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co. Upcoming Events CLICK HERE for a list of all upcoming events &#...

Todd and Cathy discuss the different types Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and why it’s important to recognize our own experiences and blindspots. They discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, Talking to Strangers , and how it can help us think in a more nuanced and expansive way. Time Stamps 4:10 Chance The Rapper’s paternity leave 8:02 Malcom Gladwell’s interview with Oprah 11:02 Childhood Emotion...

In the second half of this two part interview, Todd and Cathy talk with friend Dr. John Duffy about his new book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence They discuss weed, gaming, identity traffic,  and much more. Time Stamps 9:58 Is it ok for kids to know mom is seeing a therapist 11:00 Identity traffi...

Todd and Cathy talk with friend Dr. John Duffy about his new book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence  They discuss alcohol, family secrets, the 5 commandments of parenting and much more. Time Stamps 9:15 Working with teenagers 10:00 Julie 11:44 Table of contents 13:05 Go to school on teenagers 15:4...

Cathy+Todd introduce the speakers for the 5 th annual Zen Parenting Conference , February 28+29, 2020. They share why there’s more to love, more to learn, and MORE TO THE STORY . The 2020 conference is for parents, educators, therapists and definitely TEENS. Go to zenpopparenting.com and click events for your early-bird tickets! Only $25 for a teen ticket! Time Stamps 5:03 Rachel Simmons 14:36 Ton...

Todd and Cathy discuss a powerful tool for understanding ourselves and the people in our lives called the Enneagram – it’s a system of nine personality types that combines traditional wisdom with modern psychology. They discuss the light and dark of each number and why understanding the different types develops self-compassion and empathy for others. Time Stamps 6:48 History and intro of the...

Cathy and Todd breakdown the manipulation tactic known as gaslighting, where the goal is to abuse or control through lying, manipulating, and destabilizing. They discuss how it can be used by partners, parents, friends, bosses, and the political system, and why self-awareness and reality testing are essential to keep yourself from being victimized. They also discuss Norway’s approach to childhood...

We couldn’t tape a show this week because Todd was sick ☹, so this is our Pop Culturing Podcast where we talk about the movie Say Anything… (1989) – we share why Lloyd and Diane’s love and friendship inspired us to be better people. We will return to our regularly scheduled programming next week! Say Anything …  is a 1989 American  romantic   comedy-drama  film written and directed by  Camer...

Cathy and Todd discuss the benefit of mental health days after a law passed in Oregon allowing them to be excused. They also discuss the light and dark side of empathy, and how pain and challenge is a an opportunity to become more compassionate toward ourselves and others. The discuss post-traumatic growth and how we are hard-wired to help people in need, especially if we relate to their experienc...

Cathy and Todd discuss why alone time or time away from your partner can be healthy and connective. They share the benefits and discuss the balance of togetherness and individuation. They share why it’s important to keep a sense of self and why the healthiest partnerships exist within the paradox of safety and adventure. Time Stamps 2:06 Should we have different words for trauma? 11:52 Being apart...

Cathy and Todd discuss Stranger Things Season 3 and how it deals with grief, trauma, and growing up. They also discuss the “believe women” theme and all of the obvious and less obvious 80’s references. Time Stamps 45:45  Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 1:06:55 Painting or remodeling needs?   Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid  Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code...

Cathy and Todd discuss how we all have different approaches to challenging situations, and why there isn’t one way to speak up or solve a problem. They discuss how we can help children build a “self-awareness muscle” through question-asking and curiosity, and why understanding and honoring who we are is a life-long endeavor. Time Stamps 7:05 Random observations on a Monday afternoon (quick takes)...