Podcast Episodes

Teen Stories: Rebuilding After Trauma

Episode 1137

In some cases, family support and healthy relationships can truly have life-or-death importance for a struggling teen. When everything seems dark and hopeless, even one voice of hope matters so much.…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Rules or Ruler: Finding Balance in Parenting

In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd delve into the crucial distinction between rule-making and ruling within the home. They emphasize that while setting clear guidelines is essential, d…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

I Mustache Mark a Question: Anxiety, Anger and Double Lives

Episode 1135

In today's Q&A episode, Mark Gregston tackles some of the most pressing questions you've been asking about your teens. From dealing with anxiety and depression to addressing explosive anger and the c…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Finding Balance: Empowering Teens Without Overcontrol

Episode 1134

Are you unintentionally overcontrolling your teen? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the balance between guiding teens and giving them the independence they need to thrive. Wh…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Impact of Loss: Helping Children Heal

Episode 1133

In this episode, Mark Gregston explores how loss affects children, asking the key question: "When does loss truly hit?" He explains that it happens when a child fully understands their loss. Drawing …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Teen Stories: Shutting Out the Family

Episode 1032

When there's conflict in the family, a lot of teens find it's easier to just shut down and stop engaging entirely — unfortunately, that often makes things worse. In today's show, Mark and Courtney, a…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Power of Presence: How Dads Shape Families

Episode 1131

In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the profound impact of absent fathers — whether physically or emotionally — on families. They discuss how a father's absence affects not o…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

I Mustache Mark a Question: Identity, Defiance and Discipline

Episode 1130

In today’s episode, Mark Gregston addresses some challenging and heartfelt questions sent in by listeners. He covers tough topics like navigating a teen's unexpected lifestyle choices, managing defia…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Why Teens Show Disrespect — and How to Respond

Episode 1129

Your teen's disrespect often stems from deeper issues — are you looking past the surface? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the need for honest dialogue and appropriate conseq…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Helping Your Teen Navigate Behavior Changes and Loss

Episode 1128

In this episode, Mark Gregston shares how to support teens through various forms of loss — from the death of a loved one to the impact of bullying. He emphasizes the need for parents to recognize the…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago