Raising Teens & The Art of Zen Parenting – Cathy Cassani Adams – 384

Parenting is tough. It can be an easy thing to get caught up in focusing on your child’s well-being and behavior—and lose sight of your own. But it’s important to maintain your self-awareness as you parent, and I discuss the reasons with author and @ZenParentingRadio founder Cathy Cassani Adams in this week’s episode. Cathy’s expertise is beyond valuable for any parent, so check out the episode for the unpacking session.

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Meeting the Ongoing Stress of the Pandemic, Together – Jayson and Ellen – 383

Can you believe we’re nearing two years into the pandemic? It’s crazy how much we’ve been through and also how much we humans have still been able to accomplish.

But the stress is definitely taking its toll on all of us, and I think it’s important to remember that we’re all relational beings in this scenario together.

It can be too easy to substitute a screen for a person or to avoid fostering a connection for one reason or another when we do have human interaction.

So what’s the best way to keep all this in mind and try to mitigate the collective stress—together—as we go on with our lives?

Ellen and I dissect that a bit in this week’s episode, so take a breather and listen for some ideas!

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Cultivating Healthy Parent/Child Relationships in Adulthood – Rick Hanson, Ph.D. & Forrest Hanson – 382

If you’re a parent, it can be difficult to navigate the parent/child relationship and build something strong that lasts well into adulthood.

Who better to share their insights than a parent-and-adult-child combo?

For this week’s podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Rick Hanson and his son, Forrest Hanson, for an intimate discussion on cultivating that healthy parent/child relationship that lasts.

Check out the episode for a great learning experience.

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Why Having Different Attachment Styles is a Good Thing – Jayson & Ellen – 381

It’s true that opposites attract, and that even applies to your attachment style. But still, it can be difficult to navigate a relationship when you want to talk and your partner wants space.

Does that mean you’re with the wrong person and you should just end the relationship? Ellen and I answer this listener question in this week’s podcast, and we give you and your partner a path to aim for in your relationship.

Check it out for some insights and a little peace of mind.

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Shameless Sex – Amy Baldwin & April Lampert – 380

Sex can be tough to discuss and even tougher to experience at times. But avoiding or pretending within our relationships gets us nowhere.

It’s important to find a safe and balanced place & time to discuss things in your partnership because that’s how you experience sexual growth as a couple. Finding that balance is crucial to learning how to experience your best pleasure—and allowing that for your partner as well.

This week’s podcast guests, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert, join me to discuss what they’ve learned in their own journeys and research as well as what they talk about on their podcast, “Shameless Sex.”

Check out the full episode and as always, share your feedback!

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Why Understanding Your Attachment Style Matters – Jayson and Ellen – 379

Knowing your attachment style (and your partner’s) can better help you navigate conflict and repair, but how?

This basic human need is ingrained in all of us, yet it’s often overlooked or misunderstood.

Check out this week’s episode as Ellen and I talk more about how attachment styles factor into relationships and reasons it’s crucial to understand them.

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