OpenZenTalks

OpenZenTalks


Latest Episodes

Our Teenagers Don’t Think We’re Real People- #208
December 03, 2025

The group shared personal updates and discussed various challenges of parenting teenagers, including maintaining connections and managing independence during the transition to middle school. They explored strategies for engaging with children through open

ZT#207 Ideation, Work v Family, & Therapy
November 08, 2025

This session blended TeamZen updates, podcast developments, and heartfelt community sharing. The group discussed communication practices, thank-you emails, and potential gifts for TeamZen members, as

ZT#206 Parenting Realities: Bridging Love and Independence
October 22, 2025

In Zen Talk number 206, the hosts and attendees engage in discussions that cover various topics, including technical and housekeeping issues with the Circle app, and personal anecdotes about parenting challenges. The conversation also explores three of Ka

ZT#204 How to Stay Connected When Your Kid Moves Out
September 04, 2025

In this ZPR Live session, Todd and Cathy bring Zen Parenting back to Team Zen with a lively check-in that pivots to the big theme of the season: launching kids to college. They swap real-life stories

ZT#203 College Talk
August 06, 2025

Todd & Cathy discuss college drop offs, equipping our kids to stay safe at school, and keeping ouselves sane.

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“The Work”, and Soiling the nest- right before they leave home (for college, work, etc.), often become more defiant, withdrawn, irritable,

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 preparation and transition. The conversation explor

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 growth thrive.In Zen Talk #200, we dug into the complex rea

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 trying to stay present, everyone shared how theyre navig

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.