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Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number). Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or tel ...
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Parents today face the challenge of guiding their children through a world that feels increasingly complex. Dr. Meg Meeker, known as America's Mom and a leading authority on parenting, teens, and children's health, provides practical insights to simplify the parenting journey. As a trusted pediatrician, mother, and bestselling author, Dr. Meeker engages with top experts and real parents to discuss current issues, answer important parenting questions, and offer actionable advice. Her podcast ...
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As moms who have watched our children struggle with their behavior or mental health, we remember so often feeling alone. If you’ve ever felt the same way—you’ve come to the right place! We are the people who get it. We know that parenting is not what you expected and may be a very different experience than your family and friends are having. Every other week our group of moms gather to share our stories, tips, and insights on managing the unique challenges that come with parenting our kiddos ...
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A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
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Kiwi Birth Tales

Jordyn Kayes

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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you a Christian mom watching your older child struggle and wondering where things went wrong? Do you feel like the more you try to help, the more distant they become? You're not alone—and you're not helpless. In this podcast, we explore how a simple but powerful shift in the energy you bring to the relationship can unlock healing, trust, and real influence. It’s not about fixing your child—it’s about showing up differently so connection comes first and change can follow. Hey, I’m Amy, Ch ...
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Parenting with Impact

Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster

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The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges ...
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THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST

Holly Blanc Moses

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Welcome to The Autism ADHD Podcast, your go-to podcast for neurodiversity-affirming, insightful, and practical support. We discuss mental health, emotional regulation, social interaction, academics, independence, and more! Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find knowledge, evidence-based tips, and real-life stories to empower Autistic and ADHD children and teens to live a life they love. Sincerely, Holly Blanc Moses - The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist
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Join Delaney Ruston, MD — a leading authority on parenting in the screen age and the filmmaker behind the award-winning Screenagers movies — as she explores the challenges parents face raising kids in today's digital world: think smartphones, social media, video games, and more. Through interviews with experts, thought leaders, and young people themselves, Parenting in the Screen Age delivers the latest science, practical tips, and key insights that parents will want to implement — and share ...
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Nimble Youth

Matthew Butterman

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Welcome to the Nimble Youth podcast, where we provide expert insights and valuable resources for parents navigating the complexities of their children's mental health. We empower parents to nurture healthy minds in children, teens, and young adults through real conversations. Our team of seasoned professionals, including physicians, therapists and educators, delve into pressing topics, share research-based strategies, and offer practical advice for fostering mental and emotional well-being w ...
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Parenting comes with joys and challenges. If you are a mom or dad with a child or teen who is struggling with everyday life or clinical issues like ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning, Anxiety, OCD, Depression or Mood, or Lyme and PANS/PANDAS, then you need solutions. If you have seen Dr. Roseann on TV, then you know she doesn’t shy away from real talk about real problems. She gives parents the science-backed keys to unlocking big and small kid and family issues. Blending hope with ...
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The Addict II Athlete podcast is hosted by Coach Blu Robinson a licensed clinical mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field since 2001. Blu is a fantastic public speaker, coach, and therapist who works with many individuals, youth, couples, and families addressing issues like addiction, trauma, communication, parenting, and more. Blu hopes to provide listeners with the skills and game plans for anyone to turn their mess into their message of hope and a ...
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AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert

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Natasha Daniels, Child OCD and Anxiety Therapist, shares practical advice for parents raising kids with OCD and anxiety. Raising a child or teen with OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this podcast, Natasha shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. With over 20 years of clinical experience and first-hand knowledge as a parent herself to children with OCD and anxiety, Natasha ...
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A Positive Podcast

Raizel Schusterman - Positive Life Coach

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A Positive Podcast is a podcast where conversations are had with a variety of guests to inform the community about all matters related to mental health. This podcasts include conversations on specific mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar ADHD and less specific disorders such as HSP's .Any listener that wants to get more educated about how to be a better parent, spouse,person, live a more "positive" existence will gain by listening to the wide array of topics. Raizel s ...
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Interviews of people who took a break from life at one point or another to get help, grow up, or just to reassess their life direction. Some guests struggled with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, a death in the family, or just decided college was not the place for them. These stories are all-to-real, and yet we don't talk enough about how common it is for those who took a gap year to defer college, went to college and took a break, or those who struggled launching into the workforce pos ...
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Healthy Illness

Kelly Marie

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A weekly podcast to help you build healthy relationships while living with mental health conditions. Hosted by Kelly Marie, an advocate and peer who uses her own life experiences with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder to empower you to defy the limitations of your diagnosis and create the life you deserve. 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here ...
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Welcome to Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents, where we explore the profound intersection of mental health and parenthood through raw, unfiltered, and emotional conversations. Hosted by Carter, a fellow parent navigating the challenges of mental health, this podcast provides a genuine look into the realities of parenting and self-care. Subscribe to the Touched Out! YouTube channel for behind the scenes and bonus content: www.youtube.com/@touchedout www.TouchedOut.com Theme musi ...
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Colleen is a student of Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt who created the Imago Theory and have brought this work to over 50 countries around the world. She is profoundly influenced by this belief shared by Dr. Harville Hendrix. He said, "We are born in relationship, wounded in relationship and healed in relationship." What are you struggling with today? Colleen believes that almost any problem we have began with a broken or unhealed relationship. The anxiety or deep sadness we ...
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Mind Vox

Claire Jacobs

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MindVox is a fully inclusive space that explores mental health, neurodivergence, self-care and wellbeing without judgement. Guests openly discuss their personal and professional experiences with trauma, grief, mental health, neurodivergence, disability and more. Hosted by Claire Jacobs, writer of SingleParentPessimist.co.uk and Autistic ADHD late diagnosed. Find us @mindvoxpod across socials *Warning* We cover topics that can be sensitive or triggering, which we highlight on each episode's s ...
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Unscripted with Alex

Alexandra Shepherd

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Host Alex Shepherd chats with guests about health related topics to help empower young families in making choices that are best for them and their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Unplanned Joyful Life - Catholic Church, Ignite your Faith, Navigate Adversity, Live Purposefully, Support Life

Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach,Trainer, Speaker, Published Children’s Book Author, Christian

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Ranked top 5% globally Are you a young mom navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy, often feeling alone and misunderstood? Are you tired of being judged by others and hearing the same surprised, condescending remarks? Do you long for reliable support as you juggle caring for your family, holding down a job, and striving to build a brighter future? I’m so excited you’re here! In this podcast, you’ll discover that you’re not alone. You’ll find the connections you’ve been searching ...
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EPIC conversations, led by peer support crew members Madeleine and Roberta, identifies challenges often faced by parents and teens in crisis. These conversations will offer insights, strategies and resources to empower parents and carers to better support their teenager and themselves. Each episode will address issues of risky/life threatening behaviours or mental health challenges, and will introduce a guest speaker with experience dealing with teens in crisis including school student suppo ...
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Anxiety in Schools

Rogers Behavioral Health

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Worry, fear, meltdowns, inability to concentrate, refusing to go to school. Students’ outward behavior can often indicate an internal struggle with anxiety. And as the most common emotional disorder affecting kids today, anxiety is having an impact on thousands of classrooms nationwide. But how can you know when students are dealing with anxiety? And what can you do to help? To help you manage anxiety in your students, Rogers provides a comprehensive set of educational tools, helpful article ...
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Jay Blessed is a Caribbean woman having very real, very raw, very relatable human experiences. Follow her podcast, “IN MY HEAD” for an introspective look on life’s vast topics, from a voyeuristic point of view.
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From toddlers to teenagers, "Fearless Parenting" is a no-nonsense look at parenting from best-selling author Harry H. Harrison, Jr. Do you make things too easy for your child? Are you leading them towards a life of helplessness and anxiety? As Harry says, you're not raising a child, you're raising an adult. Pay attention so you don't find yourself asking, "Will they ever leave?"
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Motivational real life stories and interviews exploring the topic of bullying from different perspectives. Learn how people manage, prevent, get through and move beyond trauma caused by bullying, to live happy and rich lives. Gain inspiration, insight, and become empowered to help solve problems with bullying for kids or adults. Ultimately, my aim is to inform and change the way we teach kids about how to manage and understand their emotions and forms of conflict. Show notes at https://www.s ...
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Featured on Voices of Compassion are CHC mental health, wellness and learning specialists, parents in the trenches and other experts who can help us with the mighty job of raising compassionate and courageous kids. CHC focuses on ADHD, Learning Differences, Autism, Anxiety & Depression, providing best-in-class learning and mental health services to kids, teens and families. CHC’s Voices of Compassion Podcast host Cindy Lopez has worked in K-12 education for roughly 30 years as both a teacher ...
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If teens or young adults are part of your family, friend group, or community, and you want to learn about today's urgent mental health crisis, conditions, and treatment, this monthly podcast is for you. Join top company leaders at Embark Behavioral Health for expert resources and timely, relevant tips. This mental health podcast will cover topics such as anxiety, depression, stress, disorders including borderline personality disorder (BPD), and therapy. Roadmap to Joy features interviews wit ...
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Biblical Truth Made Easy | Christian Mentor for Moms, Mindset Inspiration, Grow in your Christian Faith.

Jennifer Brown | Christian Mentor, Mindset, Spiritual Growth, & Finding Freedom

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For the Christian Mama Who Knows She Was Made for MORE You feel it deep in your soul—you were created for more than just surviving motherhood. You’re tired of the lies… the shame… the guilt… the spiritual fog. You long to grow in your faith, hear God more clearly, and walk boldly in your God-given identity—but you’re not sure where to start. Friend, I see you. And more importantly—God sees you. I’m Jennifer Brown—Christian, wife, and stay-at-home mama turned faith mentor. I’ve walked through ...
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Reality Insights

Samuel Leke-Apapa

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Reality Insights is a show targeted at talking about problems that relate with teens and youths. Sharing ideas on how to escape those problems and above all spreading the positive mindset
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Do you have a hard story? Are you looking for hope and how to harness resilience? Here's a podcast for you. I’m David Magee, best-selling writer and podcast host…and I’m a little crazy. But aren’t we all, in one way or another? I was once where you are - lost. I lost it all to mental health and addiction before I learned to manage better and walk confidently against the grain. In this podcast, my co-host Phoebe and I share raw and relatable stories, valuable tools for management and recovery ...
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Live with OKclarity.com

Fay Brezel, CEO OKclarity.com

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Welcome to Live with OKclarity.com, the podcast that brings you CLARITY on everything Jewish mental health, wellness, spirituality, financial health, and more, while helping you feel OK wherever you are on your journey. Topics covered include: Mental health Wellness Relationships Parenting Anxiety & OCD Trauma & PTSD Addiction & SUDS Depression Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Teen Struggles Financial health Spirituality & Religion Breathwork Somatic Healing Holistic Health Shidduchim an ...
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MIDLIFE can be a depressing, dark, lonely, season for a lot of people. Women in their 40's experience this natural transitional period differently .By age 38, i was woefully unprepared for low mood, irritability, depression, and feeling of being stuck in a whole and being angry for no reason, low self esteem and so much more. The Fortified Woman Podcast aims at inspiring, empowering women in their 40s to rise, shine, thrive and turn what can be a midlife crisis to Midlife rises. We will disc ...
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From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science a ...
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Are you trying everything to get close to your teen or older child, but they just keep pushing back? It's actually so heart wrenching and painful... especially when you've always pictured raising your kids in a close loving family. In this episode, we explore what love is, what connection is, and the walls that may be blocking you from having a lov…
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Children with ADHD endure much too frequent criticism from people in their lives. Larisa Litvinov, Ph.D., offers practical tools to help counteract negative feedback and build resilience and self-confidence in children with ADHD, from elementary school through high school. Self-confidence and Resilience with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download…
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Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast, Cathy Jo shares 13 challenges she has faced overcame regarding her business, Cathy Jo Lang LLC, and creating and hosting her podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life. If you are facing challenges in your life, know that you are not alone. Whether they are challenges you chose to face, they are …
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Do you ask your child with OCD a question—about their thoughts, feelings, or fears—only to get “I don’t know” in return? It can be frustrating, confusing, and leave you feeling stuck. But for kids with OCD, those three words often carry a lot more meaning than we realize. In this episode, I’ll unpack why “I don’t know” is such a common response in …
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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson interviews Mallary Tenore Tarpley, a journalist and author, about her experiences with eating disorders and the concept of recovery. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, and the impact of social media on bod…
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What happens when schools set boundaries on student phone use—not to punish, but to empower learning? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Yang, President of the Montgomery County, Maryland Board of Education, to explore the increasingly complex relationship between students, smartphones, and learning environments. Julie brings both personal and …
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In this shortcast edition of Beyond the To-Do List, Jeffrey and Jamie Downs, creators of the Streaking method and authors behind streakingmastery.com explore how laughably simple daily habits can help you build momentum, boost confidence, and turn goals into long-term identity shifts. Why Simplicity Wins: Simple actions are doable even on your hard…
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Send us a text What happens when depression isn't just in your head, but in your relationship? Certified Imago Advanced Relationship Therapist Trish Sanders takes us on a deeply personal journey through the landscape of depression, connection, and healing in this captivating conversation. Drawing from her 20+ years of clinical experience and her ow…
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Do your kids shut down when you try to talk? In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by licensed therapist Beliza Perez, the creator of FAM Gabs, for a sponsored conversation on how to build emotional closeness through simple, intentional questions. You’ll learn why some kids stop sharing, how to avoid parent-child communication traps, and what t…
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Peter Carlisle is a veteran sports agent who has guided Olympic champions like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles. This conversation explores the hidden mental health crisis behind Olympic gold and the existential threat facing elite athletes when their careers end. We discuss the Weight of Gold documentary, why 90% of Olympians struggle post-competit…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A wife worried about her husband’s frequent communication with his ex · A woman feeling like a failure after leaving her career to be a stay-at-home mom · A mom unsure how to prepare her young son for the arrival of two half-siblings Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Bu…
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When your child is constantly overwhelmed, melting down over transitions, or avoiding tasks altogether, it’s easy to feel like they’re just not trying. But the truth is much deeper than behavior. Their brain is likely dysregulated—and stuck in survival mode. Let’s walk through what’s really happening inside your child’s brain when they can’t focus,…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A wife who wants to encourage her husband to be more active · A woman trying to set boundaries for her mom and mother-in-law · A wife wishing her husband was more of a planner Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or ⁠send us a message⁠. 📚 ⁠Building a Non-Anxious Life⁠ 📝 ⁠Anxiety Test ⁠ 📚 ⁠Own You…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, as Cathy Jo gets closer to celebrating her 100 episode, she shares 12 benefits she has received from starting her business and hosting her podcast. As a Certified Life Coach, Cathy's goal is to direct and support clients as they create and obtain personal and professional goals. Cathy spe…
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When 12-year-old Harrison Haynes met a 19-year-old “mentor” in an online game, it felt like a friendship—until it turned into manipulation and abuse. In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Harrison about his firsthand experience with online grooming, how his mental health struggles played a role, and the steps h…
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On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Today’s former participant is Phil Nutt. Phil grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where by most standards, he had a relati…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: A woman whose husband started seeing someone while they we’re separated A wife struggling to get her husband to open up about sex A woman unsure how to encourage her husband to make friends Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Building a Non-Anxious Life 📝 Anxiety Test 📚 Own…
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When parenting feels like a constant battle, is there another way forward? In this episode, Marina G. shares her powerful shift from stress and control to calm and connection. Listen until the end and discover what happens when, through subtle but meaningful changes, a parent chooses curiosity over command. What to expect in this episode: Why letti…
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We talked last week on what the Rapture is, now we're talking about WHY the Rapture and you don't want to miss this episode!!! It is a part 2 so make sure to go back and listen to last weeks episode first, then come back here!! Join Us In The Christian Mom Community- SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH! https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianfemaleentrepreneu…
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What if the best way to build connection with your child isn’t more talks or tighter rules—but more fun? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Joy, a life coach who is amazing at being the fun mom who knows how to reconnect through play, laughter, and joyful moments. We explore why fun is often overlooked in Christian parenting, how it can ease anxi…
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Emotional dysregulation is one of the most common but often misunderstood signs of trauma in children. And trauma isn’t always obvious and the signs can be easy to miss at first—explosive outbursts, sudden shutdowns, anxiety, panic, or even unexpected perfectionism. For today’s episode, we’re diving into the link between trauma and emotional dysreg…
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Daisy Cordell is a Professional Declutterer and Organiser, specialising in helping people find easier ways to declutter and maintain their homes. Daisy has been on Mind Vox previously (season 1 episode 31) giving advice on decluttering your home. Daisy has created a range of strategies to help both Neurotypical and Neurodivergent people to keep the…
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This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Woolworths Disney Collectables. In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Annemarie. Some of the topics we cover: OBGYN care Elective Csection Birth Plan due to anxiety about vaginal birth Gender disappointment Hatched Antenatal Maternal Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression Psycho…
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In this episode of Nimble Youth, host Matt Butterman is joined by pediatrician Dr. Gretchen Hoyle for an in-depth look at Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—a condition that’s often misunderstood and underdiagnosed in children and adolescents. Together, they explore the early signs of OCD, common misconceptions, and the deeply disruptive…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, we will continue our conversation with Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. Taj shares details about her personal faith journey. She t…
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When you’re parenting a child with OCD or anxiety, life can start to feel like one long crisis response. You may find yourself constantly managing meltdowns, fears, compulsions—and feeling like there’s no room for rest, laughter, or lightness. But even in the hard seasons, moments of peace and joy can exist. In this episode, I’ll share: Why joy and…
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ADHD brings with it intense emotions, impatience, and stress. Mark Bertin, M.D., explains how mindfulness can offer a powerful counterbalance to these feelings, and how people with ADHD can apply specific mindfulness-based strategies. Meditation for Emotional Regulation: Additional Resources Free Download: Make Mindfulness Work for You Read: Medita…
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In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a profound conversation with Howard Falco about the power of self-identity, the significance of 'I Am' statements, and the journey from addiction to recovery. They explore the importance of self-awareness, the role of faith in personal growth, and how to overcome fear a…
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Have you ever tried to push your way into peace—only to find yourself right back in worry and frustration a few days later? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what I call the Gold Zone—the emotional and spiritual space where God’s love, clarity, and confidence guide your parenting. When we parent from this place, our energy changes—and our str…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: A wife wanting to save her marriage after multiple affairs A woman wondering if she should break up with her boyfriend because of his financial choices A man struggling to manage his girlfriend’s expectations Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Building a Non-Anxious Life 📝…
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What role does social media play in disordered eating and eating disorders? And how can parents spot early warning signs and have meaningful conversations about these tough topics? In this episode, host Dr. Ruston talks with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, a physician specializing in eating disorders for nearly two decades. Dr. Gaudiani explains the differe…
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Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author and creator of the viral "On Being Human" movement. This conversation explores her journey from childhood trauma to radical self-acceptance, her concept of silencing the "inner asshole," and why your want is enough to change everything. We discuss her father's death at eight, living in "the land of fine," …
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When your child explodes over something small, it can leave you feeling helpless, confused—and even blamed. You may find yourself asking, “Why are they so reactive? What am I missing?” These intense outbursts aren’t about disrespect or defiance. They’re signs of a nervous system in distress—a brain that’s wired to overreact and struggles to come ba…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: A mom who wants more kids than her husband A woman still in love with her married high school boyfriend A wife who doesn’t like staying at her in-laws’ house Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Building a Non-Anxious Life 📝 Anxiety Test 📚 Own Your Past, Change Your Future ❓…
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This week we're talking about the joys (and chaos) of summer break —nonstop snacks, sibling fights, messy houses, and the mental math of just how many weeks are left. If you're feeling touched out, overstimulated, or like you’ve had 47 conversations about popsicles before noon... you're in good company. Join us for laughter, solidarity, and a remin…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, you will meet Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and extremely gifted. Taj is grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. And, she shares details about her personal faith journey. …
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This is the ultimate sleep compilation featuring Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, Matthew Walker, and Simon Hill. These conversations explore the mythology of sleep deprivation, why hustle culture is biologically devastating, and how circadian rhythms govern your brain states. From the paradoxical relationship between exhaustion and productivity to …
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James Kimmel, author of The Science of Revenge, joins the show to unpack one of the most overlooked forms of distraction and emotional hijacking: revenge. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and decades of legal and public health research, James reveals how revenge isn’t just an emotional reaction—it’s an addictive cycle that can derail our focu…
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July has been all about parenting in the digital age, and today we take a hard look at the dark side of school devices, emojis, and disappearing apps—with Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and a nationally recognized expert in online safety. In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker dives into the hidden vulnerabilities that come w…
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At 50 years old, I still feel physically sick when I hear these two words. My throat closes up, my chest tightens, and I'm instantly transported back to being that confused, overwhelmed neurodivergent kid who could never seem to get things right. Those words? "Should be." In this vulnerable and eye-opening episode, I share how "should be" thinking …
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Meltdowns aren’t always what they seem, and your child’s silence might be saying more than you think. In this episode, we explore the hidden connection between communication struggles and emotional blow-ups. Therapist Holly Blanc Moses joins us to unpack the subtle signals parents often miss, the assumptions that can get in the way, and the small s…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: A wife who just discovered her husband has a gambling problem A woman trying to repair her marriage after dropping an emotional bomb A young man wondering how to talk to his friend about excessive drinking Next Steps: 🏦 Pull your annual credit report for free. 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a …
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Ask most people around you and most agree that we are living in the end times..But, why aren't we hearing this preached in your sunday morning service? The Great Disappearance is really going to happen and it's called, "The Rapture of the church." Listen in to learn and be encouraged! Scriptures Shared 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 John 20:7 Matthew 24:3…
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Is your desire to be a “good Christian parent” actually hurting your child? In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden dangers of perfectionism in Christian parenting—and how it may be fueling anxiety, disconnection, and even spiritual confusion in your teen. We’ll explore how perfectionist parenting styles can create fear-based homes, damage self…
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