Best Dr. Shawn Hondorp Podcasts (2025)

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Where Gentle Parenting has Lost the Plot (a convo with Avital Schreiber Levy) 1:05:41

4d ago1:05:41

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Gentle Parenting has become a sort of parenting movement over the last decade or so. I’ve been here for more than a hot minute and it’s interesting what I’ve noticed. You see, before Gentle there was Conscious Parenting and before that there was Love and Logic and and and. I think the original founders of these methods were probably drinking the sa…

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Why Creativity Isn’t Optional Anymore for Therapists and Helpers (Season 5 Finale) 33:57

6d ago33:57

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Episode 151: Why Creativity Isn’t Optional Anymore for Therapists and Helpers (Season 5 Finale) What if your burnout is actually a signal that it’s time to shift? What if the path back to fulfillment isn’t more certifications or better time management—but more creativity, play, and aligned living? If you’re a therapist, helping professional, or cre…

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You Want Your Kids To Be Seen As “Good Kids”… So What? 45:30

12d ago45:30

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We want to raise “good kids.” Kids who are kind. Kids who share. Kids who can handle themselves in a respectable manner when they go over to a friend’s house for dinner. We don’t want our kids to be high maintenance or frankly, bratty. We want to raise kids who can get along in the world, but we also want to raise kids whose behavior shows the worl…

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Finding Community, Healing Together, and Living in Alignment 35:09

13d ago35:09

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Episode 150: Finding Community, Healing Together, and Living in Alignment with Randi Rubenstein What does it mean to find real community in a world that often feels disconnected? In this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, I sat down with Randi Rubenstein for the final conversation in our three-part series on Creativity, Entrepreneurship, …

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Time’s Up Silicon Valley! We, The Parents, Are Taking Back The Power Of Protecting Our Kids Online (With Titania Jordan Of Bark Technologies) 46:43

19d ago46:43

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A common anxiety I often uncover with my moms is: Now that I know what I know about the dangers of tech… it just feels too late to change things with my kids. Maybe you read the NYT best seller, Anxious Generation, and… let’s just say, you’re feeling VERY. FLIPPIN’. ANXIOUS. You’re beginning to understand why your kids act like raccoons on meth whe…

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Creative Writing as Healing, Play, and Power with Michelle Ringle and Alyssa Jewell 32:40

20d ago32:40

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Episode 150: Writing, Play, and the Power of Creative Connection with Michelle Ringle & Alyssa Jewell Have you ever felt the quiet nudge to write something down, even if just for yourself? In this heartwarming and deeply thoughtful episode, I sit down with two gifted educators and writers, Michelle Ringle and Alyssa Jewell, to explore the transform…

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Recipes That Heal—Creativity, Courage, & Community Care with Elisa Pérez-Arellano, LMSW 56:16

27d ago56:16

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Episode 148: Recipes That Heal—Creativity, Courage, & Community Care with Elisa Pérez-Arellano, LMSW What does it take to turn pain into purpose—and how can creativity, food, and cultural traditions transform how we approach mental health? In this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Elisa Pérez-A…

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Our Review of the Netflix Show Adolescence: Teens, Screens, and Toxic Masculinity 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

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Spoiler alert! Ya’ll probably know that I LOVE a good TV show. A comfy blanket and a cozy watch is a reliable happy place for me. So when my family recommended the Netflix thriller, “Adolescence,” I have to say I was a little resistant. But eventually they convinced me, and I am SO GLAD they did! “Adolescence” is a short 4-episode drama series abou…

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Redefining Success, Healing Through Business, and Sustainable Online Growth with Melvin Varghese, PhD 51:19

1M ago51:19

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Episode 147: Redefining Success, Healing Through Business, and Sustainable Online Growth with Melvin Varghese, PhD What if your business could be a source of healing—not just hustle? In this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Dr. Melvin Varghese—licensed psychologist, host of the Selling the Couch podcast, an…

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From Actor to Therapist—Reclaiming Identity & Embracing Self-Energy with Adeshola Nnamdi, LMFT 1:04:46

1M ago1:04:46

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Episode 146: From Actor to Therapist—Reclaiming Identity & Embracing Self-Energy with Adeshola Nnamdi, LMFT What does it look like to live with deep intention—and how can our past lives, creativity, and cultural roots shape the therapists we become? In this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Ade…

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Do You Have To Play With Your Kids To Be A “Good Mom”? (with Dr. Shawn Hondorp) 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

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Raising a strong-willed kid is harder. Even draining sometimes. Sitting on the floor and playing with toys felt like the worst to me. I now realize that I found other playful ways to be with my kids… but I still sometimes feel a little guilty about not being a Barbie or Legos kind of mom. So when Dr. Shawn Hondorp invited me on her podcast, The Inn…

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The Science of Creativity: Why Creative Hobbies Fuel Innovation and Healing 18:20

2M ago18:20

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Episode 145: The Science of Creativity: Why Creative Hobbies Fuel Innovation and Healing Have you ever felt stuck in your work, unsure how to break through to the next level of impact and fulfillment? You’re not alone. Many therapists, psychologists, and helping professionals find themselves yearning to create something bigger than traditional one-…

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Finding Your Zone of Genius Through Culturally Immersive Travel with Kelsey Wilson & Amanda Cisneros 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Episode 144: Finding Your Zone of Genius Through Culturally Immersive Travel with Kelsey Wilson & Amanda Cisneros Have you ever dreamed of experiencing travel in a way that fully immerses you in another culture—where you’re not just a visitor, but an active participant in the local community? That’s exactly what Kelsey Wilson and Amanda Cisneros ha…

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The Biggest Mistake We Make Around Homework (And what to do instead!) 52:44

2M ago52:44

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You want to help your kids succeed in school - that’s a given. School success is a big area of anxiety and worry I often see with parents I coach. Many well-intentioned parents get more and more involved in their kids’ homework - but more involvement often leads to more long term struggles. Becoming the homework helpline might help get your kids’ g…

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Embodiment, Healing, and Community with Jen Bullen 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Episode 143: Embodiment, Healing, and Community with Jen Bullen Introduction Welcome back to The Innovative Therapist Podcast! In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Jen Bullen, an embodiment and somatic healing coach, body image whisperer, and diet culture rebel. Jen and I met in a truly serendipitous way—at my first retreat in October, when I n…

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Empowering Your Financial Future: A Conversation with Laura Corbiani 34:45

2M ago34:45

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Episode 142. Empowering Your Financial Future: A Conversation with Laura Corbiani Welcome back to The Innovative Therapist Podcast! Today, we’re diving into part two of my conversation with financial expert Laura Corbiani. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out, as we covered essential topics like money, power, and common mindset blocks ar…

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What Even Is Pack Leadership? (with Dr. Shawn Hondorp) 1:15:36

3M ago1:15:36

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You’ve probably heard me talk about pack leadership, and how I believe it’s the holy grail in creating a more peaceful family. Humans learn through stories, and I have SO MANY stories about empowered parents, stronger family connections, and sensitive kiddos who finally feel understood. But sometimes you have to go back to basics, like I did this w…

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Money, Power & The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Laura Corbiani 32:59

3M ago32:59

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Episode 141: Money, Power & The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Laura CorbianiMoney. Power. Self-worth.For so many of us—especially women—these words feel loaded. We’ve absorbed messages about money from a young age, often without realizing it. Some of us were taught that talking about money is rude or greedy. Others internalized the belief that wan…

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How and (How Not To) Apologize… Better 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Apologizing can feel hard. Maybe even harder than we care to admit to ourselves. It’s vulnerable to look at a situation where you may have hurt someone you love…especially when that someone is your own kid. Owning your mistake in a heartfelt way can potentially repair a fractured relationship. Which is why Avery and I had to talk about a very publi…

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Leadership, Self Energy, & the Internal Family Systems Model with Rachel Bentley 1:15:12

3M ago1:15:12

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Episode 140: Leadership, Self Energy, & the Internal Family Systems Model with Rachel BentleyAs therapists, business owners, and leaders, we often feel pressure to have all the answers. But what if the most impactful leadership doesn’t come from perfection—but from embracing our humanity and ongoing growth?That’s exactly what I explored in my conve…

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The Invisible Trauma of Why You Might be a Lone Wolf with Ruth Cohn 1:22:25

3M ago1:22:25

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It might feel like terrible news that building our pack leadership involves going back into our own childhoods. It can feel scary to go back to the “belly of the beast”… after all, you survived your childhood. Who on this God’s green earth would actually choose to look back when you’re so focused on changing cycles and moving forward? When the patt…

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Creativity, Play, and Getting More of What You Want 1:11:31

3M ago1:11:31

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Episode 139: Creativity, Play, and Getting More of What You WantIn this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, Randi Rubenstein returns to dive deeper into the concept of Pack Leadership while exploring how creativity and play can transform our lives. We discuss the importance of leaning into your Zone of Genius, fostering meaningful connecti…

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Pack Leadership: The Most Life-Changing Concept I’ve Learned Since Intuitive Eating 37:57

3M ago37:57

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Episode 138: Pack Leadership: The Most Life-Changing Concept I’ve Learned Since Intuitive EatingAs women, as leaders, as humans striving for connection and authenticity, we often find ourselves navigating the delicate balance of strength and vulnerability. Our energy is fierce yet compassionate, loving yet boundaried. We do things differently, and …

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Similarities Between Strong-Willed Kids and Strong-Willed Horses! 50:42

3M ago50:42

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Did you know that the parenting tools you learn on this podcast also work with other strong-willed creatures? I’m chatting with Avery “favorite daughter” Rubenstein this time about pack leadership and what she has learned from “Ben, the strong-willed horse”. I think it’s incredibly helpful to practice the tools you are learning here by applying the…

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Creativity, Entrepreneurship, & Living an Aligned Life (Season 5) 27:59

3M ago27:59

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Episode 137: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, & Living an Aligned Life (Season 5)Welcome to Season 5!I’m so excited to kick off this season of The Innovative Therapist Podcast with a fresh approach: a seasonal model. In Episode 137, I share why I made this shift and how this season’s theme, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, & Living an Aligned Life, will …

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The Modern Classroom with Rob Barnett (sounds dreamy:) 57:22

4M ago57:22

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Y’all probably know I’m not the biggest fan of the way learning happens in most classrooms…and oh, there are so many reasons. I have believed for a long time that traditional education is outdated and needs a ginormous revamp. However, I wasn’t willing to homeschool my own kids. I liked the break and having my days as my own. So year after year, I …

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Is It Ever Too Late To Change Destructive Patterns? 59:07

4M ago59:07

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Is it even possible to continue building your relationship after your birdies leave the nest? Come be a fly on the wall for one of my catch-up calls with my daughter, Avery. We share a hilarious Modern Fam video and recap our winter break family vacation, including an old pattern that made Avery upset and embarrassed. I think you’re going to love o…

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Parents Learn Through Stories, Too! 40:32

4M ago40:32

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How exciting is it when you have a conversation that sparks a ton of ideas you want to share? That’s how my daughter Avery and I felt after our chat with Michael DiMartino. Talking about how kids learn through stories got us thinking about how much stories have taught us, both as kids (mostly in her case) and in adulthood (mostly in mine). Our foll…

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Kids Learn Through Stories, With Michael Dimartino, Co-Creator Of Avatar: The Last Airbender 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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Humans have always learned through stories. It can be easy to forget this fun fact when there are toys and backbacks and shoes covering the floor. AND we still want them to learn morals and values and life lessons. This is where brilliant storytellers like Mike come in. Michael DiMartino’s stories have had a huge impact on my kids, and children aro…

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Masterminding The Holidays 35:23

5M ago35:23

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Oh the pressure of December…SMMS So. Much. Mom. Stuff. My gift to you this season is two time-tested treats that will help you plan a holiday that’s memorable. (The good kind of memorable of course:) First reminder involves: How to deal with and even shut it down, when judgey relatives are questioning your parenting choices. Next, I’ll remind you o…

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Joy, Rest, and Showing Up in Your Zone of Genius (Innovative Therapist Update) 30:48

6M ago30:48

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Episode 136: Joy, Rest, and Showing Up in Your Zone of GeniusWelcome back to The Innovative Therapist Podcast! This episode marks a small milestone for the show—I've officially upgraded my mic setup! After 137 episodes of recording with a free noise-canceling headset (and occasionally in my car on my phone), I finally invested in a proper mic and p…

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My Take On The Art of Parenting 50:26

6M ago50:26

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Recently, I was a guest on “The Art of Parenting” podcast. The host, Jeanne-Marie, asked some great questions and you might even be surprised by some of my answers. We discussed what it means to have a strong-willed child and why I like to use that phrase. She asked me about my approach to helping these sw kids. And of course, we talked about one o…

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What I did with my Halloween Candy How this Relates to Food Addiction 11:26

6M ago11:26

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Episode 136. I'm feeling more called to share things about the food relationship again lately, which has been kind of fun. I talk about this stuff all day every day with many of my 1 on 1 clients, and sometimes I forget that it isn't second nature to people, since I've spent many a year focusing on improving my relationship to food and body for mys…

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Unmasking AuDHD: Becca Gibson on Autism, ADHD, & Embracing Joy (Part 2) 1:01:14

6M ago1:01:14

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Episode 134. Today's episode is Part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Becca Gibson. Please make sure to go back and listen to Part 1 first.In this part of the conversation we dive into the good stuff. The ways that therapists and other helpers accidentally cause harm, how to avoid this, and some of the things Becca really wishes people knew about peo…

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