Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast

A solo show all about how to shift into the "roommate mentality" when inviting our teens to contribute and help out around the house. I know, I know, it can feel really tough to get them up and moving... But I am confident there are some nuggets here in this pod that will help you turn things around. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Olatunde Sobomehin.     Olatunde Sobomehin shares about his life-changing sabbatical and how that led to him co-authoring the book, “Creative Hustle: Blaze Your Own Path and Make Work That Matters.” Olatunde shares how to name and know your and your teen’s gifts & goals and how principles, people, & practice can help you move from gifts to goals. He shares specific questions to reflect on to discover your gifts and what he sees getting in the way for young people. They dig into how to help young adults choose work that matters while still needing to make money. Casey shares some of her story about finding and choosing work that matters to her. Sobomehin wraps up by sharing more about his book, who is profiled inside, and practical tips for encouraging your teen to stretch & find their own ‘creative hustle.’   Takeaways from the show Knowing and naming your and your teen’s gifts & goals  Principles, people, and practice  Questions to ask to discover your gifts  What gets in the way for yo

Today is a solo show that highlights shifting our thinking about how we are showing up for Gen Z and why this is crucial as we move through the adolescent years with our kids. I share three essential tools for making this shift in a way that strengthens relationship and provides space for our kids to discover who they're meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart & Casey dig into ADHD in the adolescent years. Parents of teens with ADHD may see dysregulation looking like compulsiveness, messiness, impulsivity, & a lack of motivation. Parents may think that their kids are lazy or lacking willpower, when in reality, their executive functioning skills are truly off balance. Dr. Lockhart & Casey talk about discussing long-term goals with teens, moving backwards from there, baby steps, as well as figuring out what feels hard so we can best support them. They discuss how to support adolescents with ADHD and how that may differ from what neurotypical teen brains need. Dr. Lockhart explains what rejection sensitive dysphoria is & how to talk to teens about their ADHD. Casey asks how to get buy-in from a teen to work with an ADHD coach or other outside support or services. They finish by talking about what teens with ADHD need most.   Takeaways from the show Keeping your focus on teaching life skills, not compl

Today I am on solo to talk about moving into a new year and how community supports us in growing through what we are going through. I am here to speak directly to you, the listener, and hopeful that you feel seen and heard in what I share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Casey Davidson.  Casey Davidson shares her path to sobriety and becoming a sober coach. Davidson explains what Dry January is - one of five adults in the US did Dry January last year! Davidson shares which demographics are drinking more & less and how the pandemic ramped up consumption. Casey Davidson shares the effects of alcohol on the body, even for light and moderate drinkers, and some benefits that come with not drinking. They discuss what obstacles can pop up for people who are not drinking. Casey Davidson shares about the “sober curious” movement - experimenting with not drinking without the pressure of giving up alcohol completely. They dig into the highs and lows of the first 30 days of sobriety and the best “quit lit.”     Takeaways from the show Experimenting with sobriety  Dry January  Normalization of drinking in our culture  Impacts of using alcohol to “take the edge off”  Benefits of not drinking  Obstacles of not drinking  The “sober curious” movement  The first 30

Join Casey for the final show of 2022! Casey’s solo this episode, recapping and reflecting on the year and welcoming 2023. She revisits her 2022 vision board and some of her favorite episodes & guests from the year. Casey ends the show by leading an end-of-year manifestation ritual.  Takeaways from the show: Themes & challenges during the holiday season  Releasing 2022 & welcoming 2023  Favorite Joyful Courage episodes this year  Make a list of the things you did this year  Letting go of & releasing the things you’re done with For complete transcripts and complete show info, visit our website here.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Ivy Kwong.    Ivy shares about her journey to become a psychotherapist and how she’s healing her relationship and connecting with her parents. Ivy talks about increasing your capacity for discomfort and staying regulated during conversations. Casey and Ivy dig into genetic & experiential intergenerational trauma and how to start healing by expanding your awareness and reparenting yourself. They talk about knowing your inner-selves at different ages and what brings them out. Casey asks what clues we can look for that we have trauma to heal and if we need apologies from parents to move forward. Ivy explains setting boundaries with our parents. Casey and Ivy wrap up by talking about finding compassion for ourselves on our journey.   Key takeaways from the podcast: Creating safe spaces for conversations  Increasing your capacity for discomfort  Healing intergenerational trauma  Reparenting ourselves  Knowing your inner-selves at different ages  Clues that you have trauma to heal  The desi

Happy to have this episode to lean back on as we find ourselves in yet another holiday season! Ericka came on last year and talk to me about expectations, flexibility, and communication with our teens during this somewhat-stressful-but-we-want-everyone-to-be-happy time of year.  The struggle is real, right!? Ericka provides thoughtful ideas around tradition, gratitude and prioritizing OUR happiness during this season. You can find the full show notes for this episode by going to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-302-creating-tradition-and-connection-with-ericka-souter/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Elise Knox. Casey and Elise share thoughts and advice on taking care of ourselves while connecting with our teens. How do we keep it together during the turbulent teenage years? Elise shares how she stays grounded, then Casey and Elise explore what a parent’s role is during the teen years & how parents can define and get their needs met. They discuss how to show up helpfully, not hurtfully, in the most challenging moments, how to build relationship before the teen years, and how to show up when your teen isn’t feeling connected to you. Elise touches on how we can have empathy and compassion for teenage troubles without projecting our experiences as adolescents. Casey and Elise close by talking about what teens want & need from their parents.   Takeaways from the show Keeping it together during the turbulent teen years Staying grounded & calm while holding boundaries  Controlling your nervous system  A parent’s role & needs during the teen years  How to show up in challenging moments to

Today's guests are Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle. Casey, Jean and Kathryn discuss their new book, "How to Money".     Key takeaways from the show: How do young people learn financial literacy like short-term spending and long-term planning?  What are families missing when they teach their children about money?  Tracking spending, budgeting, & apps  What resources can parents use to educate themselves to better educate their kids about finances?  When to start teaching kids/teens about money  Teens working & earning their own money  Why or why not connect allowance/payment to chores  How to help your teen set-up an IRA   Tips for teens regarding choosing majors & schools, student loans, and first jobs   Find more details about the show on our website.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Julie Lythcott-Haims.   Casey and Julie chat about Julie’s newest book, “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult,” including what topics are covered, reactions from young adults & parents, and what Julie was hoping for while she wrote this book. They talk on how young adults learn to “fend for themselves” and find self-acceptance. Casey and Julie dig into how and when young adults claim their own narratives and the challenges of when that’s different from your vision for them. They get into the unknown and lifelong effects of Gen Z and the pandemic and wrap-up by touching on how great self-agency and problem-solving feels for everyone, especially these young adults.   Takeaways from the show How young people learn to “fend for themselves”  What surprises young adults when they move away from home  Using Julie’s new book “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult” as a roadmap for adulthood  Young adults claiming their own narratives (and when that’s different from your own vision for them)  Young adults find

My guest today is Alicia Robertson.  Casey and Alicia discuss how to keep and grow your self-worth, healthy boundaries, communication, and confidence during and after divorce. Alicia advises on what to share with kids about your divorce and how to give them (and yourself) safety, security, and stability during this complex, emotional time. Casey and Alicia talk custody agreements, single parenting, co-parenting challenges, and tweens and teens having a parental preference. They wrap up by digging into dating after divorce.   Takeaways from the show: Creating a new family dynamic after divorce  What kids need to know about divorce and why you’re separating Boundaries, communication, follow-through, and safety with your previous partner  Responding instead of reacting  Typical custody agreements  Single parenting & co-parenting  Tweens and teens having strong opinions & parental preferences  Dating after divorce   See full show details including transcription here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Another throwback!! Love going into the vault to revisit some of the Joyful Courage solo shows of the past. This one is especialy sweet. Our teens are doing the best they can with the tools they have in the moment. They are responding to the external events and experineces around them. Listen in as I guide listeners through an experiential activity that highlights how the WAY we communicate influences how our kids are feeling, thinking and deciding to do. You're kids are not manipulating you. Get the full show notes for this show on our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Todd Adams.  Todd and Casey talk about raising young, straight, cis-gendered, white men and how to balance teaching them about the responsibility that comes with their privilege without over-burdening them. They discuss what it means to “be a man” and how to nurture a young man’s emotional intelligence & the importance of modeling. Todd shares how important it is for parents to be self-aware, curious, and willing to learn. He gives strategies for connecting with and calling-in teenagers and why to connect when they’re ready. Casey and Todd remind us that there’s not a perfect script, but an ongoing conversation, when it comes to tough topics like consent, substance use, & being advocates. Todd wraps up by talking about what healthy masculinity and “mature masculinity” look like to him.   Takeaways from the show Raising teenagers is messy- especially right now.  What is privilege?  What does it mean to “be a man?”  What are the men in your home modeling for your teens?  What do boys need

My guest today is Dr. Anjali Ferguson.     Dr. Anjali Ferguson and Casey dig deep in this episode on how to be in conversation with teens about social-political issues, including abortion. Dr. Ferguson weighs in on if we should bring up tricky topics or wait for children to ask questions and gives tips on how to be ready for emotionally-charged topics. They share advice on when and how to take a moment during challenging conversations and the work that’s needed to parent differently than we were parented. Dr. Ferguson explains how to validate and hear what your teen is sharing, even when you have a difference of opinion. Casey asks Dr. Ferguson about best practices for being open with tweens and teens, especially regarding reproductive rights. They talk about the pros and cons of teenagers getting news and information from social media like TikTok. Dr. Ferguson shares how Parenting Culture provides resources for and supports families of different races, faiths, and cultures to address tough topics and difficu

So glad to be highlighting this show again - wowzer. This is such a profound invitation, every day, to be who our teens need then to be. Yes, love them with all of you, stand by them, AND give them space to discover all there is to learn from mistakes and risks, triumphs and failures - these are THEIRS to experience. Doesn't mean we abandon them, it DOES mean that we love them through it all regardless of how it looks. This is what all kids need, even those adult ones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aly shares about her own tough teen years and how she started working with parents of teens. Casey & Aly dig into what misguided ideas parents of teens have and what new brain science is showing us, like behavior-based parenting (ie: punishments and rewards) leading to acting-out & defiance and how much brains grow & change during puberty. Aly explains what a boundary truly is, and why children & teens should not and cannot be responsible for parent’s feelings. She shares how common co-dependence is for Gen X and Gen Y and how that can lead to controlling or catering to your teen along with a sense of responsibility for others feelings and behaviors. Casey breaks down being kind & firm at the same time. Aly defines boundaries and expectations with examples as well as how & why to stay compassionate and curious with your teen. Aly wraps up by explaining what teens need to show their best effort, including in an antiquated school system.   Takeaways from the show: Misguided ideas about the teen years   We par

I'm outta here!! For real. I am on a plane with Julietta Skoog, my partner at Sproutable headed out on a WORLD TOUR!! We land later today in the UAE and will be speaking at the Parenthood Unconference next week, alongside so many amazing speakers. Listen to this SHORT solo show to hear all about it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Domari Dickinson.  Domari shares how she got started on her Conscious Parenting & Positive Discipline journey. They discuss what Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, & Gentle Parenting mean and if those are helpful labels. Domari shares her tips for those of us who are transitioning to a different parenting style, including identifying & digging into your own triggers, leading with love & grace, and feeling all of your feelings.   Takeaways from the show: What does being a conscious parent mean?  Doing the work ourselves & focusing on personal growth  Unpacking your bags and identifying your triggers  Leading with love & grace  Get comfortable asking yourself “why?”  Being okay with not having “the right answer”  Feeling & accepting all of your feelings For more show notes, including full transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices