Episodes

  • Episode 107: The future reflection

    Episode 107: The future reflection
    May 5 2025
    In this episode we blast off into the future fuelled by wonderful reflections, questions and guidance from the beautiful PCP community. We discuss ways to move from anxiety to action, frustration tolerance, worries and neurodiversity, potential pitfalls (good old resilience) and our own fear about the future regarding the kids we care about. Thank you to everyone who sent in messages and questions. You give us so much hope!
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Episode 106: The Fifth Element & the future

    Episode 106: The Fifth Element & the future
    Apr 21 2025
    Worries about the future are a common source of stress for kids and a tricky topic for those supporting them to navigate. From typical concerns to clinical anxiety it is important that we have tools we can use to help children when these challenges arise. In this episode we discuss how important our beliefs and behaviours about the future are, including in the media, in regards to how worried or hopeful we might be. We also discuss common concerns and one therapeutic approach that can help guide kids when these difficulties emerge. We can't wait to read your questions, reflections and tips. Thank you for making our future brighter too!
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    50 mins
  • Episode 105: Beautiful boys reflection part 2

    Episode 105: Beautiful boys reflection part 2
    Apr 7 2025
    In part 3 of our Beautiful Boys topic we honour some of the powerful stories and insights from the amazing PCP community who continue to guide and inspire us. We also cover some important questions, hear about practical advice and end on a the story of beautiful man who provides a north star for those of us trying to find our way.
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Episode 104: Beautiful boys reflection part 1

    Episode 104: Beautiful boys reflection part 1
    Mar 24 2025
    In the first of two reflections about how we can raise beautiful boys Nick and Billy explore some of the amazing reflections, questions and tips from the PCP community. We cover how we can push back against some of the damage patriarchy inflicts on us, how to guide growing minds towards healthier versions of masculinity and the importance of emotional understanding and expression in young boys. We hope you find this helpful and we look forward to diving even deeper in second reflection episode next week.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 103: Fight Club & beautiful boys

    Episode 103: Fight Club & beautiful boys
    Mar 10 2025
    Boys and girls learn from a young age that they are different because of how caregivers and our broader society treats them. This inequity is destructive to all of us, especially in regards to mental illness, developmental trauma and intimate partner violence. As heartbreaking as the stories and statistics are there is so much we can do to better guide our growing boys that supports them and all their future relationships. We are really excited to read your reflections, questions and advice to guide a deeper discussion next episode into how we can all do this better.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 102: Connection reflection

    Episode 102: Connection reflection
    Feb 24 2025
    In this reflection episode we answer questions about connection from how we do it with ourselves, our partners, newborn babies, dysregulated children and reluctant teens. As always we are humbled by the beautiful reflections, inspired by powerful stories and guided by amazing advice. Thank you PCP and we hope you connect with this latest episode.
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode 101: Edward Scissorhands & connection

    Episode 101: Edward Scissorhands & connection
    Feb 10 2025
    Connection is an important first step in guiding our kids but one that is often misunderstood or missed entirely. In this episode we discuss why it matters and how we can give ourselves the best chance to connect with the kids we care about to guide them through the tough times. We hope you like it and can't wait to hear your reflections, questions and advice.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 100: Live show

    Episode 100: Live show
    Dec 9 2024
    We had an amazing evening celebrating our 100th episode and we hope you enjoy it as an episode. You can also watch the entire event on our youtube channel too! We forgot to read out the poll questions so we've included them below with answers. Thank you all for an amazing 100 episodes and episode 101 will be out in early Feb 2025. Check out our Patreon in the mean time as we grow our community there too ❤️ LIVE SHOW POLL 1. Favourite part of PCP? Advice - 1st Friendship & community - 2nd Jokes and fashion - 3rd 2. If they were to remake Legends of the Fall who should be recast for the role of Tristan (photo of Tristan with this question)? Nick - 49% Billy - 51% 3. Do you feel like you have the right knowledge and resources to guide a growing mind? Yes - 80% No - 20% 4. What is your favourite topic & movie combination? Mean Girls & parenting style
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    1 hr and 53 mins