Zen Pop Parenting

Zen Pop Parenting


Latest Episodes

Novelty & Ordinary- Episode #770
June 25, 2024

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
June 18, 2024

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
June 11, 2024

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

Working Toward Acceptance- Episode #767
June 04, 2024

Todd and Cathy discuss acceptance and emphasize the importance of releasing old ideas and remaining open to new ones in order to figure out how to accept and move forward. They also discuss the realit

Reactive Conversations- Episode #766
May 28, 2024

Cathy and Todd discuss why necessary conversations are so difficult to manage and why and how we try to avoid them. They share examples of the experiences that lead to avoidance and offer insights int

Love on the Spectrum- Episode #765
May 21, 2024

Cathy and Todd discuss Netflix's 'Love on the Spectrum' and why the people and families featured make it such a good watch. They discuss the importance of loving, and liking, our children just as they

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