Themes: Parenting, Safetyism, Fragility, Resilience, Childhood Independence, Autonomy, Technology
Summary:
After her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” Nice. She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement. (Second Edition just out! ... Show More
Oct 6
#479: Forgiveness Is for You, Not Them
In this episode I dive into the often-misunderstood process of forgiveness and letting go—what it truly takes, why it’s so elusive, and how to move beyond pain without abandoning yourself. I break down the traps that keep us stuck in resentment, the difference between oversharing ... Show More
15m 37s
Sep 29
#478: Authenticity Over Approval
In this episode I dive into the truth about authenticity—what it really means, why it’s so often compromised, and how the pull between belonging and self-expression shapes our lives. I unpack the ways codependency and people-pleasing keep us wearing masks, the cultural and relati ... Show More
9m 13s
Sep 22
#477: The Mother Wound - How to Heal What You Inherited With Bethany Webster
In this episode, Mark sits down with author and thought leader Bethany Webster for a powerful deep dive into the “mother wound” and how it unconsciously shapes our sense of self, relationships, and capacity to thrive. Bethany breaks down the four levels of the mother wound, how f ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2022
E181. Lenore Skenazy Describes The Passivity Problem Of Today's Children
Lenore Skenazy, co-founder and president of the Let Grow Project, joins Bridget to talk about the crisis of anxiety, depression, and passivity in kids today. Let Grow is devoted to giving kids back the independence they used to have before we had the ability to track their every ... Show More
1h 49m
Apr 2024
Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others
299. Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others
In this episode we’re going deep into parenting. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda (along with the help of Tracee Ellis Ross, Michelle Obama and Dr. Becky Kennedy) discuss the brutiful journey of parenting, reparenting ourselves, and lea ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2021
Redefining Parenting: Cooperation, Not Control with Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing
Resistance is just something that comes with parenting, be it telling our kids to turn off their phones or brush their teeth.
But-- that doesn’t always have to be the case. We as parents can make the conscious choice to prioritise our personal relationships, using them to teach o ... Show More
26m 9s
Nov 2023
Parenting Your Quiet, Self-Deprecating Kids
Are you a parent struggling to connect with a child who seems quiet, self-deprecating, and introverted in the face of challenges? You're not alone! I have been struggling with the unique dynamics of parenting children like this with my daughter, Pia.
Today I’ll share my perso ... Show More
11m 2s