In this impactful counseling episode, Sven finds common threads in the stories of Jamie and Logan, whose childhood experiences have led to lifelong difficulties with relationships. At age 4, Logan was taken away from his negligent parents, only to find himself with a grandfather who stripped and beat him. Jamie was taught relentless self-criticism as modeled ... Show More
Nov 23
Q&A: Cheaters, Careers, ChatGPT Therapy, and More
<p>Listen in to this recorded session as Sven fields live questions from his followers on social media. Lots of good insight and advice on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Explicit content.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages ... Show More
58m 59s
Jun 2024
Healing Generational Trauma
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Frank Anderson is joined by his son, Logan, they share an honest conversation about the impact of trauma on their relationship. Logan reflects on recently understanding his father's trauma history and how it reshaped his view of childhood. Frank ... Show More
44m 18s
Dec 2024
I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries, Bullying and Belonging
In this episode, Mark Gregston addresses real-life parenting dilemmas, including managing phone restrictions and substance use. He also discusses confronting identity issues shaped by societal norms and supporting kids through the highs and lows of high school relationships. With ... Show More
30m 43s
Oct 2024
Parenting A Child Through Mental Health Struggles With Kristina Kuzmic
<p>I am joined with the beautifully authentic and encouraging Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina shares her own journey of parenting Luca, her son who was struggling with depression, anxiety and even thoughts of suicide.</p><p>The conversation highlights the importance of curiousity, conn ... Show More
42m 56s
Aug 18
232 Perspectives on Parenting: What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong, and What We All Can Learn
<p class="MsoNormal">In honor of his son's upcoming 31<sup>st</sup> birthday, our host, Roy Biancalana, describes his successes and failures as a parent with incredible vulnerability. You'll hear him describe, in great detail, the things he did wrong as a dad, while also celebrat ... Show More
53m 48s
Jan 2024
Tackling Teen Entitlement
An entitled, demanding teen can be a nightmare. There are plenty of parents out there who feel this pain, but in today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd provide practical strategies for empowering parents to raise respectful teens. Their discussion emphasizes the signif ... Show More
16m 42s
Sep 2024
Parental (Over) Involvement & The Start of College - A Conversation with Jess Lahey
<p>In this episode of the Self Driven Child podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite voices in parenting, Jess Lahey. Jess is a New York Times bestselling author, an educator, and someone who's been on the front lines of both teaching and parenting. We d ... Show More
45m 6s
Jul 2024
Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Teens
When parents separate, kids suffer. It may seem obvious, but we often underestimate the depth of that suffering. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd lay bare the challenges teens face, from feelings of abandonment to the struggle with self-worth, and offer practi ... Show More
16m 4s
Apr 2025
I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Esteem, Screens and Social Scenes
In this episode of "Parenting Today's Teens," Mark Gregston dives into a series of pressing questions sent in by concerned parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. From dealing with a son who clams up when confronted, to a young daughter making concerning choices i ... Show More
26m 12s
<p dir="ltr">Your extraordinary marriage starts here: <strong><a href= "https://www.thedadedge.com/25questions">www.thedadedge.com/25questions</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Today, in this debut episode of <strong>Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals</strong>, Lar ... Show More
