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Cathy and Todd discuss Abby Wambach’s graduation speech at Barnard and why it made such an impact. They share wisdom from Franciscan friar Richard Rohr about why it’s so easy to remember the negative, but so difficult to absorb the positive. Time Stamps 1:53  “Wild World” | Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors 10:35 Abby Wambach’s commencement message to women: ‘We are the w...

Cathy and Todd talk with Karen Brody, author of Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation . They discuss why women feel so much pressure to be productive, and why we need to redefine what rest really means. They discuss the power of yoga nidra, why it makes such a difference physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and why intention is an essential part of the process. Ka...

Cathy and Todd discuss Dr. Robin Berman’s book, Permission to Parent , and also her interview on the goop podcast . They discuss how our brain grows on love, why group-think starts in childhood, and why continuing to seek the approval of your parents can be detrimental to your present-day relationships. Time Stamps 2:07 Maintaining connection with your child while holding your space 4:12 Serena Wi...

Cathy and Todd talk with International Best-Selling Author Charlie Donlea.  They talk about each of his three books including his latest and greatest “Don’t Believe It”   They also talk pop culture, Serial, The Making Of A Murderer, baseball, and Dungeons & Dragons.  Won’t want to miss this one!!!! Time Stamps Paining or remodeling needs?  Check out Avid Co.  Resources/...

Cathy and Todd discuss intersectionality , a way of describing how multiple threats of discrimination exist when an individual’s identities overlap with several minority classes — such as race, gender, age, ethnicity, health and other characteristics. They discuss why we need to recognize our differences and listen to each other so we can begin to view experiences through a broader and more inclus...

In this two-part interview, Todd and Cathy talk with Sara Knizhnik, Campaign Organizer at Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, & Diane Lans-Kautz, Leader of the Moms Demand Action Chapter in Elmhurst. They discuss how Moms Demand Action started, how members are making a difference at the state and federal level, and why it’s a bipartisan group (that supports the 2nd amendment) that is no...

In this two-part interview, Todd and Cathy talk with Sara Knizhnik, Campaign Organizer at Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, & Diane Lans-Kautz, Leader of the Moms Demand Action Chapter in Elmhurst. They discuss how Moms Demand Action started, how members are making a difference at the state and federal level, and why it’s a bipartisan group (that supports the 2nd amendment) that is no...

Todd and Cathy continue discussing Julie Lythcott-Haims’ book, How to Raise an Adult, specifically focusing on what our kids should know before they venture out on their own. They share a clip from Luvvie Ajayi’s TED Talk about the importance of speaking up, even when it’s uncomfortable, and why “keeping the peace” can keep us stuck in time. Todd shares a clip from a highly emotionally-intelligent...

Todd and Cathy discuss a practical checklist of what kids need before they go to college written by Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult . The checklist offers intention and clarity, and recognizes that skills develop over time in a child-developmentally appropriate way. They also discuss why Todd wanted to play Cashflow for his birthday, and why financial awareness is necessary e...

Cathy and Todd discuss the Super Soul Podcast conversation between Amy Schumer and Oprah about her new movie, I Feel Pretty. They talk about trusting your intention, why emotional labor is vital to the health of the family, and why accepting yourself leads to real confidence and a deeper connection with others. Free Month of Team Zen- All you have to do is enter the coupon code “May” to receive th...

Todd and Cathy discuss the emotional challenges of American men and why this impacts every part of our society. Their guests, Frank Naugo and Shaun Emerson, discuss why men struggle with intimacy, vulnerability, and friendship, and why anger or numbness can become a default setting. They share clips from the Hidden Brain podcast titled How American Masculinity Creates Lonely Men , and discuss how...

Todd and Cathy discuss “moral outrage” and how to use it to create positive change. They explain how society tends to value a clean and concise way of thinking, but how thinking out of the box or seeing the bigger picture can lead to greater compassion and connection. They discuss how to support a child who doesn’t want to share, why spaghetti thinking is as important as waffle thinking, and why w...

Todd and Cathy welcome their friends John and Julie Duffy, hosts of the Better Podcast (formerly titled Undue Anxiety). They talk about Tony Robbins, the #MeToo movement, and why listening and respecting others is essential for real change. They discuss couplehood, family dynamics, and how we can live in joy but always leave room for the dark. Time Stamps 1:12 Introduction of the “Better&#82...

Cathy and Todd discuss how to recognize when we are showing up authentically rather than performing. They also discuss how to deal with a child who seems consistently disappointed, and why taking responsibility for our own behavior is key. Todd shares a clip about investing from Freakonomics , Cathy discusses the joy of Funko characters , and they offer some wisdom from Tommy Boy. Time Stamps :58...

Todd & Cathy Discuss the 4 different types of fears as described by Iyanla Vanzandt, Dierk’s Bentley, Bruce Willis’ wine cooler commercial, Eddie Murphy’s single “Party All The Time”, and how we’ve all already done the hardest thing we will ever do. Time Stamps 1:00 Movie quotes quiz & other random stuff 4:40 Dierks Bentley tribute 9:04 Four primal fears...

Todd shares a story of a softball coach who proclaims “boys are stronger than girls” and what happened after that statement was made. They also discuss why focusing on too many things makes us feel overwhelmed and paralyzed, and why choosing one thing helps us take action and create real change (they share examples from MOMS Demand Action and from A Wrinkle in Time ). They share how th...

Cathy and Todd discuss the question that they hear the most – “ How can I get my partner to….” – they discuss why this question is multi-layered, messy, and not easily answered. They discuss why wanting to change others feels easier than changing ourselves, why true wisdom comes from quiet, and the life-changing advice Oprah has for all people. Time Stamps 2:52 Missing the window of time to...

Todd and Cathy discuss Cheryl Strayed , MILCK , Mike Domitrz and all the goodness from the 2018 Zen Parenting Conference . They discuss the most frequently asked question ZPR question, the Oscars, and how we can all become forces for good. Time Stamps 3:42 Moms Demand Action Inaugural Meeting on March 21 st 7:00 PM @ Bethel Church 315 E. St. Charles in Elmhurst, IL 4:34 Kind Snacks Partnership &#8...

Todd and Cathy discuss The Gentle Warrior’s Manifesto to Reduce Busyness from Courtney Carver’s book, Soulful Simplicity , and they discuss a Freakonomic’s podcast titled After the Glass Ceiling, A Glass Cliff , about why only 5% of Fortune 500 companies are run by women. They share why men and women eat Doritos differently, why we need to linger longer, and why Cathy loves Lionel Richie. Time Sta...

Todd and Cathy discuss the Parkland tragedy, and talk about why it’s time to take action to keep our kids safe at school. They explain how we can take on all pieces of the puzzle – common sense laws, mental wellness, and community/parent/school support – rather than fight about which one matters the most. They also discuss Dr. Dan Siegel’s book Brainstorm , and process how the teenage brain works...

Cathy and Todd discuss why we are always evolving, and share a clip from The Robcast about why humility is essential. They discuss why it’s never too late to excel at sports or other activities, why procrastination may not be such a bad thing, and why Slow TV on Netflix is so soothing. Time Stamps 1:53 Quick Takes Never too late-  Famous people who started their careers later than normal. 14:20 Ze...

Todd and Cathy share some of the touching and funny Superbowl commercials, and they discuss a video of Will Smith explaining why fault and responsibility are two different things. Cathy shares some of her favorite self-compassion quotes, and they discuss why some quotes wake us up or resonate so strongly. Todd discusses his gullibility, he defends Taylor Swift , and he shares an aha from our Zen P...

Cathy and Todd discuss the road to wellness and why shame, judgment, anxiety, and hope all play a role. They also discuss why asking for help is so essential, and why asking for help is an act of bravery and strength. They discuss what it means to be a strength-based parent and play a clip from Lea Waters, author of The Strength Switch . Todd plays a clip from the TED Talk podcast about how people...

Cathy and Todd discuss the challenges of healing and why honesty and support are essential. They talk about how each of us are challenged to do hard things, and how not doing our own work leads to projection. They discuss how to talk to your kids about difficult topics like sex, and how living a “healthy life” means something different to everyone depending on their circumstances. Time Stamps 1:45...

Todd+Cathy discuss Cathy’s recovery of the flu as well as an inspirational exchange between Sarah Silverman and one of her followers. Time Stamps 0:30 Cathy’s flu discussion   12:48 Kind Snacks Partnership – To pick up your free sample box 13:44 HealthIQ Life Insurance – To see if you qualify and get your free quote today 20:03 Sarah Silverman exchange  28:13 Tree Of L...