Cathy and Todd discuss the many layers of Barbie and why it has become such a phenomenon and lightning rod when it comes to discussing gender differences. They share candidly about seeing each other’s perspectives, how to think critically, and how to bring our ‘whole’ selves into the viewing experience. They discuss why the movie is an existential crisis, a representation of girlhood and womanhood, and an absolute paradox all at the same time. This is a good podcast to listen to with your partner and/or family! For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. 3 Ways to support us  Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World  Other Ways to Support Us  Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps   Resources Ask Us Anything If You’ve Come this Far Podcast

Cathy and Todd discuss the many layers of Barbie and why it has become such a phenomenon and lightning rod when it comes to discussing gender differences. They share candidly about seeing each other’s perspectives, how to think critically, and how to bring our ‘whole’ selves into the viewing experience. They discuss why the movie is an existential crisis, a representation of girlhood and womanhood, and an absolute paradox all at the same time. This is a good podcast to listen to with your partner and/or family! For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/722-what-is-barbie-really-about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. 3 Ways to support us <ol> <li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li>Buy and leave a review for <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> </ol> Other Ways to Support Us <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-youve-come-this-far/id1566958510" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If You’ve Come this Far Podcast</a>

What is Barbie Really About?- Podcast #722

Todd &amp; Cathy talk with Hunter Clarke-Fields, Author of Raising Good Humans Every Day- 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids.  They discuss Beginning Anew, find a thread, playing your own music, mindfulness, the messy, and not parentifying our kids. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. 3 Ways to support us  Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World  Other Ways to Support Us  Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (01:11:21) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:11:21) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (01:11:21) Todd Adams Coaching (01:11:21) Zen Parenting Book Resources Ask Us Anything

Todd &amp; Cathy talk with <a href="https://mindfulmamamentor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter Clarke-Fields</a>, Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Good-Humans-Every-Day/dp/1648481426/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1vvkXpgPQAegkWVFy--4xZGjM7SIiBzfpNdVDuaqGqTOsSNLAiDQPBoCv2kQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=655537562084&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9020132&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11060261754906269289&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2009367079375&amp;hydadcr=7659_13589732&amp;keywords=raising+good+humans+every+day&amp;qid=1689909203&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Good Humans Every Day- 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids</a>.  They discuss Beginning Anew, find a thread, playing your own music, mindfulness, the messy, and not parentifying our kids. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/721-raising-good-humans-every-day-a-conversation-with-hunter-clarke-fields/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. 3 Ways to support us <ol> <li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> </ol> Other Ways to Support Us <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (01:11:21) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:11:21) <a href="https://menliving.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving</a> – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (01:11:21) <a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Coaching</a> (01:11:21) <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Book</a> Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

Raising Good Humans Every Day- A Conversation with Hunter Clarke-Fields- Podcast #721

Cathy &amp; Todd discuss how our early experiences dictate our life patterns, and how we can recognize these patterns and decide what helps and what hurts. It’s all about honoring the memories and traditions that mean something to us, while also letting go of what no longer serves us. They also discuss the legacy of Madonna and how she shifted the musical landscape for women, and Todd’s hot take on the best baseball player of all time. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. 3 Ways to support us  Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World  Other Ways to Support Us  Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps   Resources Ask Us Anything

Cathy &amp; Todd discuss how our early experiences dictate our life patterns, and how we can recognize these patterns and decide what helps and what hurts. It’s all about honoring the memories and traditions that mean something to us, while also letting go of what no longer serves us. They also discuss the legacy of Madonna and how she shifted the musical landscape for women, and Todd’s hot take on the best baseball player of all time. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/720-shifting-life-patterns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. 3 Ways to support us <ol> <li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li>Buy and leave a review for <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> </ol> Other Ways to Support Us <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

Shifting Life Patterns- Podcast #720

John O’Sullivan

Todd &amp; Cathy talk with John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project and host of the Way of Champions Podcast about his new book, The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life. They discuss how to be a valued teammate, what it means to be a champion, and what it takes to connect, compete, and thrive in sports and life. What’s shared is applicable way beyond sports so it’s an important conversation for all parents, but it’s especially enlightening for those who are currently raising athletes. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. 3 Ways to support us  Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World  Other Ways to Support Us  Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:10) Changing the Game:  What should you say to your kid at the conclusion of the game? (00:10:25) Pushing your kid into things instead of … (00:11:40) Don’t react; Respond:  E+R=O (00:13:00) How to teach your kids to “show up” (00:15:45) How are coaching and parenting similar? The Trust Bank (00:20:00) Growth happens when u struggle. (00:25:00) Rule of one moment (00:29:00) The art of Coaching and Parenting (00:30:00) Kids’ identities are being built around sports (00:37:30) Percentage of kids who play college sports (00:40:30) Being intentional (00:42:30) Phil Jackson (00:44:00) Get comfortable being uncomfortable (00:47:00) Put in the reps (00:49:15) Relative age in sports ; what is talent ; help your kids find your passion instead of you finding it for them (00:50:50) Learning to surf (00:54:30) Being emotionally agile and channeling in a positive way (00:57:45) Sweeping the Shed (01:00:30) Modeling behavior and entitlement (01:01:30) Petting the Dragon (01:05:40)  Belonging and psychological safety (01:08:00) John’s book and references (01:10:15) Alvin Iverson – quote on practice (01:11:21) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:11:21) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (01:11:21) Todd Adams Coaching (01:11:21) Zen Parenting Book Resources Ask Us Anything

Todd &amp; Cathy talk with John O’Sullivan, Founder of the <a href="https://changingthegameproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Changing the Game Project</a> and host of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/way-of-champions-podcast/id1223779199" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Way of Champions Podcast</a> about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Teammate-Timeless-Lessons-Connect/dp/1734342633#:~:text=In%20The%20Champion%20Teammate%2C%20Jerry,their%20Way%20of%20Champions%20Podcast%3B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect</a>, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life. They discuss how to be a valued teammate, what it means to be a champion, and what it takes to connect, compete, and thrive in sports and life. What’s shared is applicable way beyond sports so it’s an important conversation for all parents, but it’s especially enlightening for those who are currently raising athletes. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/719-the-champion-teammate-a-conversation-with-john-osullivan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. 3 Ways to support us <ol> <li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> </ol> Other Ways to Support Us <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:10) Changing the Game:  What should you say to your kid at the conclusion of the game? (00:10:25) Pushing your kid into things instead of … (00:11:40) Don’t react; Respond:  E+R=O (00:13:00) How to teach your kids to “show up” (00:15:45) How are coaching and parenting similar? The Trust Bank (00:20:00) Growth happens when u struggle. (00:25:00) Rule of one moment (00:29:00) The art of Coaching and Parenting (00:30:00) Kids’ identities are being built around sports (00:37:30) Percentage of kids who play college sports (00:40:30) Being intentional (00:42:30) Phil Jackson (00:44:00) Get comfortable being uncomfortable (00:47:00) Put in the reps (00:49:15) Relative age in sports ; what is talent ; help your kids find your passion instead of you finding it for them (00:50:50) Learning to surf (00:54:30) Being emotionally agile and channeling in a positive way (00:57:45) Sweeping the Shed (01:00:30) Modeling behavior and entitlement (01:01:30) Petting the Dragon (01:05:40)  Belonging and psychological safety (01:08:00) John’s book and references (01:10:15) Alvin Iverson – quote on practice (01:11:21) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:11:21) <a href="https://menliving.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving</a> – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (01:11:21) <a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Coaching</a> (01:11:21) <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Book</a> Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

The Champion Teammate- A Conversation with John O’Sullivan- Podcast #719

Todd and Cathy discuss how co-opted therapy speak can make “love” more like control. They specifically discuss Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend sharing texts where he says he is enforcing his “boundaries” when he is actually giving her rules and ultimatums. They discuss how life is messy and everything is nuanced, and how Maya Angelou taught that love liberates, it doesn’t hold. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. 3 Ways to support us  Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World  Other Ways to Support Us  Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:32) Three things (00:05:16) Tournament of bad (00:11:35) Cathy’s ZP Moment (00:20:30) Jonah Hill (00:59:15) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (00:59:15) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:59:46) Todd Adams Coaching (00:59:46) Zen Parenting Book Resources Ask Us Anything

Todd and Cathy discuss how co-opted therapy speak can make “love” more like control. They specifically discuss Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend sharing texts where he says he is enforcing his “boundaries” when he is actually giving her rules and ultimatums. They discuss how life is messy and everything is nuanced, and how Maya Angelou taught that love liberates, it doesn’t hold. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/718-love-is-not-control/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. 3 Ways to support us <ol> <li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> </ol> Other Ways to Support Us <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:32) Three things (00:05:16) Tournament of bad (00:11:35) Cathy’s ZP Moment (00:20:30) Jonah Hill (00:59:15) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(00:59:15) MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:59:46) <a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Coaching</a> (00:59:46) <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Book</a> Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

Love is Not Control- Podcast #718

Todd and Cathy discuss the difficult, but also transformational quality of change and how it teaches us to grow and trust life’s patterns. They answer a listener question about how to view their daughter’s outbursts and challenging behavior, and they share and process three quotes from Season 2 of The Bear – starting with Richie’s thought-provoking quote, “I’m not like this because I’m in Van Halen. I’m in Van Halen because I’m like this… For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com Subscribe to our YouTube Page 🙂 Connect with us!  Join Team Zen Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:00) Three things (00:18:18) Ask me anything question about adolescent daughter who has outbursts of anger (00:33:00) Three quotes- I’m not like this b/c I’m in Van Halen… (00:42:02) I’ve learned to be better, and not perfect. (00:50:30) …because it’s been really inspired (00:58:48) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (00:58:58) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:59:02) Todd Adams Coaching (00:59:07) Zen Parenting Book Resources Ask Us Anything

Todd and Cathy discuss the difficult, but also transformational quality of change and how it teaches us to grow and trust life’s patterns. They answer a listener question about how to view their daughter’s outbursts and challenging behavior, and they share and process three quotes from Season 2 of The Bear – starting with Richie’s thought-provoking quote, “I’m not like this because I’m in Van Halen. I’m in Van Halen because I’m like this… For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/717-better-not-perfect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a> Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a> 🙂 Connect with us! <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:00) Three things (00:18:18) Ask me anything question about adolescent daughter who has outbursts of anger (00:33:00) Three quotes- I’m not like this b/c I’m in Van Halen… (00:42:02) I’ve learned to be better, and not perfect. (00:50:30) …because it’s been really inspired (00:58:48) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(00:58:58) MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:59:02) <a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Coaching</a> (00:59:07) <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Book</a> Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

Better, Not Perfect- Podcast #717

Cathy and Todd discuss how to experience parenting challenges as part of the story rather than the entire story. They discuss how to zoom out and see the big picture, but also how to zoom in and experience compassion and connection with your kids. They process how to not take things personally, and how to recognize that we are all just watching our own movie. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Page 🙂 Connect with us!  Join Team Zen Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) What’s happening? (00:09:40) The outcome is not the outcome (00:53:36) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:54:08) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. Resources Ask Us Anything

Cathy and Todd discuss how to experience parenting challenges as part of the story rather than the entire story. They discuss how to zoom out and see the big picture, but also how to zoom in and experience compassion and connection with your kids. They process how to not take things personally, and how to recognize that we are all just watching our own movie. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/716-the-outcome-is-not-the-outcome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Page</a> 🙂 Connect with us! <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) What’s happening? (00:09:40) The outcome is not the outcome <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(00:53:36) MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements (00:54:08) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

The Outcome is Not the Outcome- Podcast #716

Todd and Cathy discuss how we can talk to our kids about spirituality and self-trust, and why role modeling and patience can be the most effective tools. They discuss how to deal with anger, how to talk to our kids about anger, and how to utilize difficult emotions for deeper self awareness. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. Connect with us!  Join Team Zen Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:06:40) Ask us anything regarding managing tempers in the household (00:18:30) Spiritual Growth (00:48:16) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (00:48:16) MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources Ask Us Anything

Todd and Cathy discuss how we can talk to our kids about spirituality and self-trust, and why role modeling and patience can be the most effective tools. They discuss how to deal with anger, how to talk to our kids about anger, and how to utilize difficult emotions for deeper self awareness. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/nurturing-our-kids-spiritual-growth-self-understanding-podcast-715/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. Connect with us! <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:06:40) Ask us anything regarding managing tempers in the household (00:18:30) Spiritual Growth (00:48:16) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(00:48:16) MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a>

Nurturing our Kids Spiritual Growth & Self-Understanding- Podcast #715

Todd and Cathy Adams explore the themes of wonder, father-son relationships, vulnerability in parenting, and the enduring appeal of baseball in their heartfelt analysis of the movie “Field of Dreams,” emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathizing with parental figures and embracing the wonders of life. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. Connect with us!  Join Team Zen Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook   Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys Who Smarted?  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:40:23) Who Smarted? (01:22:58) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:23:08)  MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources Ask Us Anything Who Smarted?

Todd and Cathy Adams explore the themes of wonder, father-son relationships, vulnerability in parenting, and the enduring appeal of baseball in their heartfelt analysis of the movie “Field of Dreams,” emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathizing with parental figures and embracing the wonders of life. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/714-field-of-dreams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. Connect with us! <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> <li><a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:40:23) <a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a> (01:22:58) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (01:23:08) <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a> <a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a>

Field of Dreams- Podcast#714

Cathy &amp; Todd answer listener questions (about the practice of self-awareness, highly sensitive kids, and how to talk to our kids about every important thing before they graduate…) and they also discuss Taylor Swift, her popularity, and how she is connected to Full Catastrophe Living. For the full show notes, visit zenparentingradio.com. Connect with us!  Join Team Zen Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Follow us on social media  Instagram YouTube Facebook   Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page  This week’s sponsor(s):  Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys Who Smarted?  Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:08) Question #1- What are some self-awareness tools you’ve cultivated through your parenting (00:10:48) Question #2 How do I get my 8 year old daughter to calm down when she is dysregulated? (00:17:57) Question #3 Is it common when your child is graduating from high school to have this inclination to want to panic and “cover all the information you haven’t shared with your child yet (00:23:48) Full catastrophe living (00:19:59) Who Smarted? (00:39:29) Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (00:39:39)  MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources Ask Us Anything Who Smarted?

Cathy &amp; Todd answer listener questions (about the practice of self-awareness, highly sensitive kids, and how to talk to our kids about every important thing before they graduate…) and they also discuss Taylor Swift, her popularity, and how she is connected to Full Catastrophe Living. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/podcasts/713-ask-us-anything/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zenparentingradio.com</a>. Connect with us! <ul> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/product/teamzen-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Team Zen</a></li> <li><a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything!</a></li> <li>Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/mailing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Parenting Moment</a></li> <li>Follow us on social media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@zenparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Buy <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/zen-parenting-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World</a></li> <li>Guys- Complete a <a href="https://menliving.org/connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving Connect profile</a></li> <li>Find everything ZPR on our <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources Page</a></li> </ul> This week’s sponsor(s): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration.</li> <li><a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements</li> <li><a href="https://toddadamscoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Adams Life &amp; Leadership Coaching for Guys</a></li> <li><a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a></li> </ul> Time Stamps (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:08) Question #1- What are some self-awareness tools you’ve cultivated through your parenting (00:10:48) Question #2 How do I get my 8 year old daughter to calm down when she is dysregulated? (00:17:57) Question #3 Is it common when your child is graduating from high school to have this inclination to want to panic and “cover all the information you haven’t shared with your child yet (00:23:48) Full catastrophe living (00:19:59) <a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a> (00:39:29) <a href="https://www.avidco.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avid Co</a> DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. (00:39:39) <a href="https://menliving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MenLiving </a>– A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Resources <a href="https://zenparentingradio.com/ask/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Us Anything</a> <a href="https://whosmarted.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Smarted?</a>

Ask Us Anything- Podcast#713

Zen Parenting is a weekly online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom (Cathy Cassani Adams) and a logical and practical dad (Todd Adams). Anyone else living a life like that?

Cathy and Todd discuss how codependency, enmeshment, narcissism, and lack of boundaries are weaved into Succession and the Logan family, and how we can be more self-aware about what we are role modeling and teaching our children. They also discuss the importance of internal and external validation and why no matter what happens to the Logan children, they will never be satisfied.

What Succession Teaches Us About Family Systems- Podcast#712

Cathy and Todd discuss how it’s not our kids’ job to support us, but we can encourage them to understand us. They also discuss the importance of self-compassion when parenting, why our boys need more male role models, and how to deal with change as our kids grow and graduate.

Do Your Kids Understand You?–Podcast #711

Mike Domitrz

In the Part 2 of our conversation with Mike Domitrz, Founder of the Center for Respect, returns to discuss how to talk to our kids about porn, consent, and sexual assault. He shares how to simplify difficult topics and how to offer our kids a “lens” when it comes to porn and sex on television. He also shares why talking about sex becomes even more important as we age, why he doesn’t use statistics when talking to groups, and how the bottom line for every discussion is about respect and valuing our most important relationships.

Part 2- Porn, Consent, and Sexual Assault- A Conversation with Mike Domitrz, Founder of The Center for Respect–Podcast #710

Mike Domitrz, Founder of the Center for Respect, returns to discuss how to talk to our kids about porn, consent, and sexual assault. He shares how to simplify difficult topics and how to offer our kids a “lens” when it comes to porn and sex on television. He also shares why talking about sex becomes even more important as we age, why he doesn’t use statistics when talking to groups, and how the bottom line for every discussion is about respect and valuing our most important relationships.

Part 1-Porn, Consent, and Sexual Assault- A Conversation with Mike Domitrz, Founder of The Center for Respect-Podcast #709

Cathy &amp; Todd discuss swearing, its origins, and how to talk to your kids about its usage. They also discuss when and how to offer a heartfelt apology, and how to relate and understand other people’s experiences.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Swearing- Podcast #708

Cathy and Todd discuss the movies that matter most to them, and how they relate to self-awareness, integrity, and even parenting. They discuss how we can use pop culture to communicate and get to know our kids, and how their other podcast, Pop Culturing, is deep dive into Gen X movies and TV.

The Movies that Matter- Podcast #707

Todd &amp; Cathy discuss evidence-based ways to be an effective leader and how to teach and demonstrate leadership to your children. They discuss the importance of early and ongoing social emotional learning, and how everything begins with self-awareness. They also process Adam Grant’s research around give and take, why knowing your “why” is important, and why feedback hits differently depending on your background and experience.

How to Raise Leaders- Podcast #706

Cathy and Todd discuss the research behind parenting styles and how it affects our communication and even our politics. They also discuss the “Tennessee Three” and how it relates to the difference between generations and how we are evolving (or not evolving) as people and as a country. They share a viral TikTok post from GradSchoolGramma that demonstrates what it really looks like parent in a self-aware, compassionate way, and mindful way.

What’s Your Parenting Style?- Podcast #705

Jessica Lahey

Cathy &amp; Todd talk with author and educator Jessica Lahey about her book The Addiction Inoculation and the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) when it comes to substance-use disorders, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence and regulation. They discuss the risk factors surrounding addiction and how genetics and culture play a role. Jessica shares what kids most need to hear from us and how we can create conversations about alcohol use, abuse, and the myths that don’t hold up to research.

The Addiction Inoculation & SEL with Author Jessica Lahey- Podcast #704

Cathy and Todd answer listeners question about what to do when life gets messy, unpredictable, and uncertain. They discuss movies to bring the family together, how to support our children who are dealing with friend issues, and how to figure out what “fair” means over and over again.

What To Do When Life Is Messy- Podcast #703

This podcast has helped me so much with my parenting style. I feel so peaceful after each listen

fantastic podcast

I really enjoy the consciousness conversation and the willingness to be open to learn.

Very Helpful

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Dan Siegel

Cathy and Todd interview Dr. Siegel's newest book- The Power of Showing Up- How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become &amp; How Their Brains Get Wired.

Dr. Dan Siegel- The Power of Showing UP- Podcast #526

Todd and Cathy discuss the different types Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and why it’s important to recognize our own experiences and blindspots. They discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, Talking to Strangers, and how it can help us think in a more nuanced and expansive way.

Emotional Neglect: What Your Feelings Are Saying- Podcast #512

John Duffy

In the second half of this two part interview, Todd and Cathy talk with friend Dr. John Duffy about his new book Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child's Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence They discuss weed, gaming, identity traffic,  and much more.

Part II Parenting The New Teen With Dr. John Duffy- Podcast #511

We had two special guests on the podcast today - Rosalind Wiseman and our daughter Jacey - you don’t want to miss this discussion about dignity, respect, Euphoria, sex ed, boy group chats and of course, Mean Girls - we will post next week! 💥

Rosalind Wiseman-Building A Culture of Dignity: Podcast #517

Cathy and Todd discuss childhood wounding and why it leads to triggers in adulthood. They discuss how healthy parts of the self can soothe the wounded parts, and why being triggered is like a replaying an old, painful event or message.

Wounds & Triggers- Podcast #528

Cathy and Todd discuss why women are expected to take a man’s last name, and why this can be an important discussion and decision for couples. They discuss the meaning of Miss, Ms, and Mrs., why Queen and Slim and Marriage Story are important movies, and why Carol Spinney, the man who played Big Bird will be missed.

What is Marriage? Podcast #523

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