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Latest Episodes

Gen X & Gen Z Slang- Episode #764
May 14, 2024

Cathy and Todd discuss Gen X slang and intertwine the most popular phrases with clips from the most memorable pop culture moments. They discuss how language changes over time and break down the most p

Man or Bear- Why Did It Go Viral? Episode #763
May 07, 2024

Cathy and Todd discussed the viral "man or bear" debate, addressing why many women felt compelled to pick "bear" and why some men felt hurt or angry. They discussed the importance of listening and emp

Mornings with Teenagers- Episode #762
April 30, 2024

Todd and Cathy discuss how to talk to kids in the morning without being too annoying. They also discuss when to use Gen Z slang and when not to, and why not "needing" too much from our kids makes us e

Teenage Boys and Belonging- Episode #761
April 23, 2024

Todd and Cathy discussed the importance of developing talents and the challenges of pursuing one's passions. They also emphasized the need for understanding and empathizing when teenage boys lash out

Weaponized Incompetence- Episode #760
April 16, 2024

Cathy and Todd discuss the distinction between weaponized incompetence and regular incompetence, exploring how gender norms and societal expectations shape these ideas. They engage in real-time reflec

The Two Secrets to Parenting – Episode #759
April 09, 2024

Todd and Cathy discuss two factors that make parenting feel more self-directed and understandable. While it will still be messy, unpredictable, and tiring, at least you will feel more in your integrit

Curiosity Creates Connection- Episode #758
April 02, 2024

Todd and Cathy discuss about how genuine curiosity helps our kids really hear us and value what we're saying. The same goes for understanding each other in a partnership or empathizing with someone fr

The Do’s & Don’ts of Emotional Conversations- Episode #757
March 26, 2024

Cathy and Todd discuss the importance of emotional conversations with our kids and why we need to pay attention to how we experience and perceive what our children are telling us. They discuss what ki

The Ordinary is the Extraordinary- Episode #756
March 19, 2024

Todd & Cathy discuss why its the ordinary moments that make us feel connected and content, and why what we end up missing are the simple things, not the big things. They also discuss the five things

The Stories We Tell Ourselves- Podcast #755
March 12, 2024

Todd and Cathy discuss the stories we create about our lives and process whether or not we can reconsider our stories not to deny reality, but to focus on whats working rather than whats lost. The