Podcast Episodes

What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew: Creating Open Dialogues

Season 4 Episode 242

In this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Michael Chiasson — speaker, musician, writer, and author of Things We Wish Our Parents Knew.

Drawing on 20+ years of …

Published on 22 hours ago

Redefining Resilience: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Injury

Season 4 Episode 241

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Rebecca Faye Smith Galli — columnist, resilience expert, advocate, and bestselling author — about what it truly mean…

Published on 1 week ago

The Gut–Brain Connection: Understanding GI Disorders in Kids & Teens

Season 4 Episode 240

Did you know that your child’s stomach aches might have more to do with their mind than their meals?

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. Ali Navidi,…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Real Talk: How to Prepare Your Young Adult for Life's Challenges

Season 4 Episode 239

What should parents really be telling their kids before they leave the nest?

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to writer and mom of three, Joanne McHugh,…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Rethinking Gifted Education: The Role of AI, Mastery, and Life Skills

Season 4 Episode 238

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Pamela Hobart — philosopher coach, writer, mother of four, and gifted education advocate.

Hobart shares her journey from acade…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Unlocking Teen Potential: Self-Regulation as a Superpower

Season 4 Episode 237

Self-regulation is a superpower that can transform a teen’s emotional, social, and academic life. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to psychologist and f…

Published on 1 month ago

The Hidden Risks of Sports Betting and Gambling Ads on Youth

Season 4 Episode 236

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. Shawn Kelly, pediatrician, adolescent addictions specialist, and father of two.

Dr. Kelly shares why he co-aut…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Empty Nest: Coping Strategies When Your Kids Leave Home

Season 4 Episode 235

When children leave home, parents often face a powerful mix of emotions—grief, pride, uncertainty, and even freedom.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, licensed therapist, TEDx speake…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Poor Posture Affects Kids: Screen Time, Stress, and Solutions for Parents

Season 4 Episode 234

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Brett Hill—chiropractor, entrepreneur, and father of four teenagers—to uncover the surprising connection between posture, ov…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unplugged and Unfiltered: Delaying Smartphones for Kids

Season 4 Episode 233

On this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Jenny Perez, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Unplugged an organization whose mission is to raise awareness abou…

Published on 2 months ago