Ok, this is for those of you who want to believe this, or who feel like you can’t believe this: that you’re doing better than you think you are! And good news: I CAN PROVE IT! If you need to have some weight taken off your shoulders, some breathing room added back into your life, or a sigh of relief! Get cozy! This episode is here to help!Sponsor note: Go t ... Show More
Jun 2025
Your Attention Is Your Greatest Gift
In this heartfelt episode, Alison shares powerful lessons from her summer of full-time parenting, navigating shifting family dynamics, and what it means to truly show up with presence. Alison reminds us that our attention—whether to ourselves or our loved ones —is the most valuab ... Show More
26m 56s
Jun 2025
Connecting to My Body and Soul Meditation
Welcome to a soul-soothing journey of reconnection. In this guided practice, you'll be gently invited to release tension, shed judgment, and reconnect with your body and spirit. Through breath, visualization, and self-compassion, discover the power of presence and feel just a lit ... Show More
17m 49s
May 2025
Principles of Magic for Everyday Living: We Need You with Amie McNee
In this deeply moving and rebellious episode, Alison chats with Amie McNee, author of the book "We Need Your Art". Together they explore what it means to reclaim your energy, your identity, and your art — even when life is full, overwhelming, or uninspiring. Amie, a fierce champi ... Show More
56m 53s
Sep 2024
Parental (Over) Involvement & The Start of College - A Conversation with Jess Lahey
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 disc ... Show More
45m 6s
Aug 2022
Generation Sleepless - Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright [364]
How can we help kids get better sleep? Authors of “Generation Sleepless,” Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright help us help our tweens, teens, and even little ones get better sleep! We talk about the “perfect storm” of factors that work against us, and how to hold limits to support k ... Show More
44m 16s
Jan 2025
204: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist a ... Show More
33m 23s
Jan 2025
1KHO 408: Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Kirk Martin, Calm Parenting Podcast
In this transformative episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Kirk Martin, host of the #1 parenting podcast in the nation, Calm Parenting Podcast. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of raising strong-willed children, offering practical ... Show More
58m 7s
Dec 2024
196: Is My Kid Really Sick? Or Just Avoiding School?
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist a ... Show More
29m 57s
Aug 27
From Toddler to Teen: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Emotional Strength with Lighthouse Parenting
How to raise kids who are confident, resilient, and emotionally strong without controlling their every move? Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist, and author of Lighthouse Parenting, joins me to share how parents can be a stable guiding presence while st ... Show More
51m 34s
Aug 5
769. Raising Empowered Children
Parent-child relationships can feel (and be!) hard. That’s why today we welcome Dr. Shefali, acclaimed clinical psychologist and bestselling author, who specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. In her latest book, The Parenting Map, Dr. Shefali ... Show More
9m 23s
Oct 7
240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Many boys are struggling, and parents are often left wondering how to reach them. If your tween or teen son seems distant, gives one-word answers, or is spending too much time online, you’re not alone. In this episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens,” psych ... Show More
41m 27s