Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRevisiting what it means to pass on the energetic responsibility to our teens
Episode 614
Today is a replay - I'm diving into one of the biggest challenges we face as parents of teens: letting go of energetic responsibility. If you're exha…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Turns To
Episode 613
In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I'm breaking down how to build real trust with your teenager—the kind where they believe you when you …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Emily Redondo on Recovery & Family
Episode 612
In this episode of Joyful Courage, I sit down with Emily Redondo, a mom, author, and survivor of addiction, to talk about the messy, beautiful realit…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Middle School Series Part Four - Connection and Courage
Episode 602
Part four of my Middle School Mini Series is here! In this episode, I share powerful Positive Discipline tools that build connection and courage with…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Lisa Katona Smith Talks Teen Substance Use
Episode 610
In this powerful episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with certified peer recovery specialist, family consultant, TEDx, speaker and auth…
10 months ago
Middle School Series Part 3 - Life Skills to Nurture
Middle school is the perfect training ground for life skills — and in part three of the Middle School Series on Joyful Courage, I’m sharing how we ca…
10 months ago
Calming teenage anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano
Episode 608
In this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about helping teens manage anxiety while stayi…
10 months ago
Dr. Jean Twenge and the 10 Rules for Tech with Teens
Episode 607
Parenting teens in the digital age is no small task. In this episode, I talk with Jean Twenge about the realities of screen time, social media, and A…
10 months, 1 week ago
Middle School Series Part Two - Essential Conversations
Episode 606
In this episode, I dive into the tough but essential conversations we need to be having with our middle schoolers — around tech, social media, consen…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Middle School Series Part One - Growth, Change and Belonging
Episode 605
Middle school is a wild ride — bodies changing, moods shifting, friendships evolving, and parents wondering how to keep up. In this first episode of …
10 months, 2 weeks ago