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In this episode, I sat down with Talia Jackson, a relationship therapist with 18 years of experience and the incredible host of the podcast We Are Not Fine, where she and her co-host dive deep into the messy, beautiful world of relationships, with lots of laughs along the way.

Talia is one of the most warm, thoughtful, and grounding people I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. Honestly, this conversation felt more like a cozy, healing therapy session than a typical interview.

We talked about so many important things, like:

• How to build a strong relationship with your teen so they’re open to your guidance
• What it takes to become that mom—the one kids and their friends come to for advice
• When and how to start talking to your kids about intimate relationships

If you're parenting tweens or teens, or just want to feel seen and supported, this is one worth revisiting.

Tune in (again!) and let this one sink in.

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Is screen time stealing your child’s joy?

In this important conversation, I sit down with Mary Catherine Liscinski, a Certified Life Coach specializing in digital addiction. We talk about how screen overuse affects kids’ brain development, mental health, and motivation—and what parents can do to set healthy boundaries early on.

Mary shares practical tips on avoiding digital addiction, reducing screen time without power struggles, and creating meaningful alternatives that bring families closer together.

Whether your child is 5 or 12, you’ll walk away from this episode with clarity, confidence, and hope for a more connected life—both online and off.

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It’s not that your child is “pushing your buttons”—it’s that their behavior is often bumping up against old wounds, stress, and patterns stored in your nervous system.

In this powerful and validating episode, I sit down with Sari Rose Barron, a licensed marriage and family therapist and trauma expert, to unpack what’s really going on inside us during those tough parenting moments—and what we can do about it.

We explore:

• Why a frazzled nervous system can hijack your parenting
• The difference between co-regulation and control
• How your past shows up in the present (and what to do about it)
• The power of repair over perfection
• What it looks like to reparent yourself while raising kids
• A magic question that builds connection and insight
• And how to shift from reacting to responding, even in the heat of the moment

Sari brings her signature warmth, deep expertise, and lived experience as a mom to this grounded, hopeful conversation. You’ll walk away feeling seen—and supported.

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Youth sports are more intense than ever — and while they can offer so many life lessons, they can also become a source of stress and burnout for both kids and parents.

In this episode, I’m joined by Certified Mental Performance Consultant Michael Huber, who helps young athletes build mental strength, confidence, and perspective — all while helping families navigate the emotional side of performance.

We explore how parents can support their child’s sports journey without adding pressure, what to do when a child wants to quit, and why the way we talk to our kids about effort and outcomes matters more than we think.

Tune in to learn:

• How to raise confident athletes without tying their worth to results
• When to push through and when to let your child quit
• The role of mindset, self-talk, and mental health in sports
• How to be a supportive parent… without becoming “that parent”
  
  

Whether your child plays just for fun or dreams of going pro, this episode is packed with insights to help you show up as your best self on and off the sidelines.

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Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids and president of the nonprofit Let Grow, joins me to talk about raising resilient, capable kids in a culture that often confuses supervision with safety. You’ll hear the now-famous subway story that started it all and discover why giving our kids more independence isn't risky—it's necessary.

We talk about the fears that hold us back as parents, what happens when we overprotect, and why letting our kids take small risks builds confidence, self-esteem, and real-world skills. Lenore shares practical ideas from Let Grow’s free tools and programs, plus easy ways to push back against modern parenting pressure—especially with summer approaching.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy

Free to Learn by Peter Gray

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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Is homeschooling right for your family? And how can you make learning at home more engaging—even if your kids attend traditional school?

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Decaillon, founder of Wonder Spark Learning, a working homeschool mom and passionate educator who brings Mandarin and STEM to life through play and hands-on learning. We talk about the real-life challenges and benefits of homeschooling, how to support your child’s natural curiosity, and why you don’t have to be an expert to give your kids a rich educational experience at home.

Whether you’re homeschooling full-time, just starting to explore the idea, or looking for fun learning projects to try on weekends, this conversation is packed with encouragement and doable ideas.

🎧 Tune in to learn:
• How homeschooling can help kids follow their interests
• What to do if you're doubting your ability to homeschool
• Simple, creative ways to build language and STEM skills at home
• How to spark curiosity without pressure or perfectionism

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In this episode of Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential, we explore a topic that’s often overlooked in the parenting world: the power of a mother’s imagination.

Today’s guest is Melissa Llarena—imagination coach, mom of three boys, and author of Fertile Imagination. Through her work and personal story, Melissa challenges the belief that motherhood requires putting your dreams on hold. Instead, she shares why reclaiming your creativity can be a game-changer—not just for you, but for your kids too.

In our conversation we discuss:

• Why so many moms lose touch with their creativity—and how to find it again
• How imagination can help you navigate everyday parenting challenges
• What impostor syndrome looks like in motherhood and how to move through it
• Practical ways to integrate personal goals into a busy family life
• How to model resilience and dream-chasing for your kids in real, relatable ways
  
  

Melissa brings humor, honesty, and incredibly actionable insights to the table. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or just ready to breathe new life into your daily routine, this episode will leave you encouraged and ready to reconnect with your own dreams.

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In this episode of Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential, we’re diving into the world of attachment styles—what they are, how they form in early childhood, and why they matter for both parenting and romantic relationships. Our guest, Bev Mitelman, breaks down the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant) and helps us understand how these patterns impact the way we connect with our kids and our partners.

We explore how your attachment style is shaped between ages 0–5, how to identify your own style, and whether it can change over time. Bev shares practical, compassionate tools for healing insecure attachment, improving emotional safety in relationships, and breaking generational patterns.

Whether you're working on building a secure attachment with your child, improving communication with your partner, or gaining clarity about your emotional triggers, this episode offers insight and actionable steps to support you on that journey.

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