Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast
1) Eps 627: The Inner Work of Intentional Parenting
I'm sharing some things that are deeply personal today about navigating life's hardest moments—from my daughter's mental health struggles to my husband's cancer diagnosis. This episode isn't about par...Show More
2) Eps 626: Functional Mushrooms Demystified with Nicole Erdrich
In this eye-opening episode, I explore functional mushrooms and adaptogens with my friend Nicole Erdrich from Four Peaks Medicinals. We demystify how these powerful organisms support parents through s...Show More
3) Eps 625: Revisiting building the house of Positive Discipline as parents of teens
Building a strong parenting foundation with teens isn't about quick fixes—it's about creating a supportive container for their growth. In this replay episode, I break down my "House of Positive Discip...Show More
4) Eps 624: College Admission Truths with David Blobaum
Feeling overwhelmed by college admissions? I sat down with David Blobaum, a national test prep expert, to demystify the entire process. We discuss how test-optional policies really work, what admissio...Show More
5) Eps 623: Saying "No" to our teens
I'm sharing something crucial about setting boundaries with teens that most parents miss. When our teenagers push back against our "no," our nervous systems can get completely hijacked by their anger ...Show More
6) Eps 622: College Reality Check From My Son
In this episode, I sit down with my son Ian, a college sophomore, for an honest conversation about navigating college life in 2025. We discuss communication strategies between parents and college stud...Show More
7) Eps 621: Revisiting Consciously practicing connection, curiosity, and presence with ourselves and others
I'm diving deep into the messy, beautiful work of parenting teens with intention and compassion. In this episode, I explore why changing our parenting patterns feels so hard (hint: it's like forging a...Show More
8) Eps 620: Meditation as a parenting tool with Katie Krimitsos
As a parent coach working with families for over 20 years, I've learned that raising teenagers requires us to pause before reacting. In this episode, I sit down with meditation expert Katie Krimitsos ...Show More
9) Eps 619: Life Skills for Launching Teens
I'm diving deep into teaching life skills to teens—from driving and money management to cooking and getting their first job. If you're stressed about whether your teen is "ready" to launch, this episo...Show More
10) Eps 618: Loving the teen you have with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
I sat down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to discuss her groundbreaking new book about transforming teen conflict into connection. We explored rejection sensitivity in teens with ...Show More