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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
Even Nothing is Something- Podcast #754
Cathy and Todd discuss why we struggle to show up as fully ourselves in groups, and how we can get better at noticing this behavior. Then Todd says, Im just not feeling it so they move into a pop c
How Our Past Shapes Today – Episode #753
Cathy and Todd discuss how our upbringing shapes our current approach to parenting, share why some traditional parenting tricks fall short, and attempt to redefine romanceit's not just about grand ge
Are We Over-Involved in Our Adult Children’s Lives? The Research Might Surprise You- Episode #752
Cathy and Todd discuss an article from The New York Times titled, 'Parents Are Highly Involved in Their Adult Childrens Lives, and Fine With It,' explaining that staying intimately connected to our o
Staying Open in a Distracted World- A Conversation with “Open” Author Nate Klemp- Episode #751
Todd and Cathy talk with Author Nate Klemp about his new book, Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. They discuss why technology is addictive and so appealing, and how its not ou
Talking to Kids About Online Sports Betting- Episode #750
Todd and Cathy discuss the explosion of online sports betting and why kids and teens are more likely to develop a gambling disorder than adults. They discuss the reasons why teens use it, how AI is be
Two Types of Messy Conversations- Episode #749
Todd and Cathy discuss the two types of messy conversations and explain why it's important to know the difference if you want to connect with your kid. They discuss the awesomeness of Zen Parenting, 2
Rescuing Our Sons- An Interview with Dr. John Duffy: Part 3- Episode #748
In Part Two of our three-part series with Dr. John Duffy, author of 'Rescuing Our Sons,' John shares why emotional intelligence is crucial for boys. He tells a story about one of his clients who took