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What is “Tonic” Masculinity? – Episode# 777
Cathy and Todd discuss the new language around healthy masculinity, inspired by Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz, and they explore how men can embrace traditional masculine traits while also valuing
Normalizing Anxiety- Episode #776
Cathy and Todd talk about anxiety and why its a completely normal part of life. They explain how anxiety isnt just a response to stress but a built-in part of our survival system. Using the movie In
Life Trajectories- Episode #775
Cathy and Todd discuss life trajectories, emphasizing that success isn't confined to a single right path, way, class, major, or job. They highlight the importance of children trusting their instincts
Balancing Cognitive Labor- Episode #774
Cathy and Todd discuss cognitive labor, which is the mental effort and worry of anticipating needs, considering options, making decisions, and tracking progress in the home and with kids. They explore
Balancing Presence, Thought, and Action in Parenting- Episode #773
Todd and Cathy emphasize the importance of being present, thinking critically, and doing in parenting, and discussed the concept of human archetypes and the need to focus on the present moment. They a
The Pressure to Conform- Episode #772
Cathy & Todd discuss why our kids feel pressure to conform, focusing on when its developmentally appropriate and when it may be cause for concern. They also discuss how adults feel the same pressure
Difficult Conversations- Episode #771
Todd and Cathy discuss the importance and value of difficult conversations in partnership and parenting, emphasizing the two extremes: complete avoidance or overbearing insistence on discussing things
Novelty & Ordinary- Episode #770
Todd and Cathy discuss what brings us joy when we are young versus what brings us joy when we are older. They also discuss agreements that can be made within a relationship to keep communication open
Who is in the Brat Pack?- Episode #769
Todd and Cathy discuss who's in the inner circle of the Brat Pack and who is Brat Pack adjacent based on their memories from the 80s and their experience with Andrew McCarthys Brat Pack Documentary.
Women Unfolding- Episode #768
Cathy and Todd discuss how women are socialized to become smaller and more restricted, and then begin to unwind and unfold this process once they become aware of what's happening. Cathy provides an ov