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ZT#202 Soiling the Nest
June 13, 2025

We discussed an 18 year old son's unwillingness to support the family system, Byron Katie's "The Work", and Soiling the nest- right before they leave home (for college, work, etc.), often become more

ZT# 201 College Is Coming: How to Talk with Our Kids, Set Expectations, and Stay Connected Before and After They Go
June 05, 2025

Hi Team Zen, The meeting focused on preparing parents and guardians for their children's college experience, with hosts Todd and Sweetie leading a discussion that covered various aspects of college

ZT# 200 The Sandwich Generation: Love, Loss, and Letting Go
May 23, 2025

Hi Team Zen, We just wrapped our 200th Zen Talk, and we couldnt be more grateful for this community. Thank you for showing up, sharing openly, and helping us create a space where connection and gr

ZT#199 Graduations, Goodbyes, and New Beginnings
April 22, 2025

10:42 1. Big Life Transitions The group opened up about the emotional ups and downs of their kids graduating, applying to college, or switching schools. Whether it was excitement, anxiety, or just

ZT#198 Adolescence & Best Friend Rejection
March 27, 2025

Cathy and Todd discuss "Adolescence" as well as support Millie with her 7th grade son's friendship challenges.

ZT#197 Thought Terminating Cliches
February 19, 2025

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #1

ZT#196- 18 year Old Daughters- Senior Trips and Problematic Roommates
January 29, 2025

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #1

“Restoring Our Girls” Book Club Discussion
December 16, 2024

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #1

ZT#195- Chase Light
November 19, 2024

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #1

ZT#194- Navigating Election Emotions and Parenting
November 07, 2024

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone? Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #1