Season 3

July 22, 2025

Relisten: How to Be the Mom That Your Kids and Their Friends Seek Advice From with Talia Jackson [94]

In this episode, I sat down with Talia Jackson, a relationship therapist with 18 years of experience and the incredible host of the podcast We Are Not Fine , where she and her co-host dive deep into the messy, beautiful world...

July 8, 2025

How Screen Time Took Over Family Life and How to Take It Back with Mary Liscinski [93]

Is screen time stealing your child’s joy? In this important conversation, I sit down with Mary Catherine Liscinski, a Certified Life Coach specializing in digital addiction. We talk about how screen overuse affects kids’ brai...

Guest: Mary Catherine Liscinski

June 24, 2025

Parenting with a Triggered Nervous System: Why It’s So Hard (And What Helps) with Sari Barron [92]

It’s not that your child is “pushing your buttons”—it’s that their behavior is often bumping up against old wounds, stress, and patterns stored in your nervous system. In this powerful and validating episode, I sit down with ...

Guest: Sari Rose Barron, LMFT

June 10, 2025

When to Push and When to Step Back: Navigating Youth Sports with Michael Huber [91]

Youth sports are more intense than ever — and while they can offer so many life lessons, they can also become a source of stress and burnout for both kids and parents. In this episode, I’m joined by Certified Mental Performan...

May 27, 2025

Let Them Grow: Breaking the Habit of Overparenting with Lenore Skenazy [90]

Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids and president of the nonprofit Let Grow, joins me to talk about raising resilient, capable kids in a culture that often confuses supervision with safety. You’ll hear the now-famous su...

May 13, 2025

Hands-On Learning at Home: Sparking Curiosity Through Play and Projects with Jessica Decaillon [89]

Is homeschooling right for your family? And how can you make learning at home more engaging—even if your kids attend traditional school? In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Decaillon, founder of Wonder Spark Learning, a wo...

April 29, 2025

What If Your Imagination Is the Missing Piece in Motherhood with Melissa Llarena [88]

In this episode of Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential , we explore a topic that’s often overlooked in the parenting world: the power of a mother’s imagination. Today’s guest is Melissa Llarena—imagination coach, mom of three ...

Guest: Melissa Llarena

April 15, 2025

Secure Attachment Starts at Home: Understand Your Attachment Style and Support Your Child with Bev Mitelman [87]

In this episode of Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential , we’re diving into the world of attachment styles—what they are, how they form in early childhood, and why they matter for both parenting and romantic relationships. Our ...

April 1, 2025

Mastering Calm Leadership: What Horses Teach Us About Parenting with Shane Jacob [86]

In this episode, Shane Jacob, founder of The Horsemanship Journey and creator of Stable Living Coaching , shares transformative insights into how parents can build calm, confident leadership in their homes. Using powerful pri...

March 18, 2025

The Before & After: My Transformation with Positive Parenting with Wendy Snyder [85]

In this episode, I’m sharing a special conversation from my mentor Wendy Snyder’s podcast, where she interviewed me about my journey with positive parenting. We discuss the transformation I experienced - from struggling with ...

March 4, 2025

Parenting Gifted Kids: Understanding Their Intensity, Emotions and Unique Needs with Sarah Strouthopoulos [84]

Traditional parenting methods often don’t work for gifted kids. Their intensity, sensitivities, and deep emotions require a different approach—one rooted in understanding, connection, and support. In this episode, I sit down ...

Feb. 19, 2025

Peaceful Parenting in Action: Creating a Home That Feels Good for Everyone with Sarah Rosensweet [83]

Parenting doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Rosensweet, host of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast and a parenting coach with over 20 years of experience helping families shift fr...

Feb. 5, 2025

Parenting Through PMDD: Healing Hormonal Struggles and Becoming a More Conscious Parent with Chloe Peters [82]

Have you ever struggled with mood swings, depression, or extreme fatigue that seemed to come out of nowhere? Maybe you've been told it’s just stress, hormones, or a chemical imbalance—but deep down, you feel there’s more to t...

Jan. 22, 2025

How to Handle Teen Challenges While Strengthening Your Relationship with Jeanine Mouchawar [81]

Parenting teenagers comes with its own unique challenges, but it’s never too late to create meaningful connections and foster a peaceful home. In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach Janine Mushawar, who specializes ...

Jan. 8, 2025

Relisten: Parenting Together, Differently: Building Emotional Intelligence in Kids When Your Partner Isn’t Onboard with Stephanie Pinto [80]

In this episode I’m joined by Stephanie Pinto, an emotional intelligence coach and author of "From Chaos to Connection." Together, we tackle essential concerns: Navigating emotional self-regulation Raising emotionally intell...

Dec. 18, 2024

Parenting Through Bad Moods: Recognize, Counteract and Choose Joy with Matt O’Neill [79]

In this episode, I’m joined by Matt O'Neill, happiness coach, author, and host of The Good Mood Revolution podcast. As a father of four, Matt has dedicated his work to helping parents build happiness as a skill—even during li...

Guest: Matt O'Neill

Dec. 11, 2024

Meeting Your Child's Emotional Needs to Prevent Destructive Choices with Richard O'Keef [78]

In this episode, I’m joined by Richard O’Keef, a renowned parenting educator and author of 9-1-1: What is Your Parenting Emergency?. With decades of experience teaching parenting education in communities and prisons, Richard ...

Dec. 4, 2024

The Inner Work of Parenting: Healing Hidden Beliefs to Help Your Kids with Brad Chandler [77]

What if the key to helping your child overcome anxiety or challenging behaviors started with you? In this episode, Brad shares his powerful journey of self-discovery and healing, sparked by a desire to support his son. When a...

Nov. 27, 2024

Holiday Parenting Made Easy: Tips for Less Stress and More Connection [76]

The holiday season is here! A time for traditions, cozy memories, and magical moments with loved ones. But let’s be real: it can also feel chaotic and overwhelming. Between packed schedules, long to-do lists, and managing kid...

Nov. 20, 2024

Healing from the Inside Out: A Holistic Approach to Family Wellness with Sandie Gascon [75]

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with family health issues? This episode is a must-listen! I sat down with Sandie Gascon, a certified integrative healing practitioner, to explore how a holisti...

Guest: Sandie Gascon

Nov. 13, 2024

Raising Kids with Kindness Starts with You: The Role of Self-Compassion in Parenting with Ruthie Aurand [74]

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Ruthie Aurand, a fellow certified positive parenting coach, to discuss her transformative journey from traditional, reactive parenting to embracing a compassionate, mindful approach....

Nov. 6, 2024

Speak So They’ll Listen: Positive Parenting Through Intentional Communication [73]

In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of positive parenting with our second key pillar: intentional communication. If you’re just joining us, I recommend checking out Episode 70 first, where we explore the foundational...

Oct. 30, 2024

Understanding Parenting Triggers and Reactivity: Calming Your Nervous System for Peaceful Connection with Natalie Bedard [72]

Ever find yourself struggling to stay calm in those heated parenting moments? This episode dives into the why behind our reactivity when our kids misbehave. Join me and energy healing specialist Natalie Bedard as we explore t...

Oct. 23, 2024

From Bystanders to Upstanders: Building Moral Courage and Compassion in Kids with Dr. Janice Cohn [71]

In this episode, Dr. Janice Cohn, a seasoned psychotherapist and author, joins the conversation to explore how we can help children cultivate compassion, empathy, and moral courage in a world often overshadowed by incivility ...

Guest: Dr. Janice Cohn