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Gen X & Gen Z Slang- Episode #764
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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