Best Etertainment Podcasts (2024)

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Eps 497: Inclusivity through fashion with Elizabeth Brunner 33:49

1h ago33:49

33:49

My guest today is Elizabeth Brunner, the founder of StereoType Kids, a gender-inclusive fashion brand inspired by her boy/girl twins. Elizabeth shares her story, what gender-inclusivity means to her, and what blended fashion is. We talk on unlearning social norms & gender stereotypes, and I share a surprising story of a time this came up for me per…

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Eps 496: Fortune telling and considering that our teens lives are unfolding FOR them 31:57

15m ago31:57

31:57

What if everything is going to be fine? What if we decide to live in the uncertainty of parenting teens from a place of faith and possibility? How would that change right now for you? Join me this week as we explore the qualities that are driving us crazy as we parent our kids WHILE ALSO knowing these exact same qualities are going to serve them on…

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Eps 495: Showing up for our LGBTQIA+ kids with Ed Center and Jaimie Kelton 59:46

4d ago59:46

59:46

My guests today are Ed Center and Jaimie Kelton, and they’re answering questions from YOU! This is a juicy one - we get into how to react when your LGBTQIA+ teen comes out, whose news that is to share with others, and what to do when people who don’t treat our adolescent(s) the way we’d like (cue Mama Bear). The latter half of the episode gets into…

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Eps 494: Having faith when we feel out of control 37:15

1d ago37:15

37:15

Join me today and consider how we can better be with the unfolding. So many in the Joyful Courage community are moving through big things with their adolescents right now - end of school year, transition into summer, teen risk taking, having a tough time with relationship - it is all real and relevent. AND, what if the contrast and discomfort we're…

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Eps 493: The gender journey with Alanna Beebe 42:58

8d ago42:58

42:58

My guest today is my dear friend and the cofounder & managing director at Sproutable, Alanna Beebe! You’ll recognize Alanna from the Art of Connected Parenting series we did earlier this year. I’m so excited that Alanna is here to kick off Pride! Alanna is an amazing parent, and she’s here to share some of her child’s gender journey with us. Alanna…

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Eps 492: Exploring inspiration and soul care on the journey of parenting teens 34:56

9d ago34:56

34:56

Alright... We are going a bit sideways today. Or are we? Maybe we are going in the perfect direction... You'll have to let me know. I am sharing about our personal practice of dropping in with what is real and relevant for me as I work to drop into the present moment and be who I need to be for myself and others. Having a practice is what keeps me …

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Eps 491: Motivating homeschooled teens with Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer 59:48

12d ago59:48

59:48

My guests today are Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer - two former school teachers who both chose homeschooling for their families (and created an awesome podcast & book about it!). We get right into it today, jumping into collaborating with your teen around their learning, lasting effects to the homeschool community post-Covid, and what to do if you d…

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Eps 490: Endurance, personal growth, and intersecting with our adolescents' experience 29:43

19d ago29:43

29:43

Drop in with me to explore what it takes to be with the ebb and flow of the season of parenting teens and tweens. It isn't for the faint of heart and it absolutely requires our development of self awareness, reflection and endurance. We have the power to shift how we are experiencing the challenges that are showing up with our young people if we ar…

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Eps 489: Identity development for mixed race teens with Dr. Jenn Noble 47:53

28d ago47:53

47:53

My guest today is Dr. Jenn Noble, and she’s here to talk about adolescent identity development and support us all in broadening our lens around the experience of mixed race kids and families. Dr. Jenn helps parents to see who their kids really are and helps teens express who they are to their parents. We all know teen identity development is a tota…

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Eps 488: Thoughts about parenting our older teens and baby adults 44:44

23d ago44:44

44:44

As our teens continue to get older, our role in relationship with them changes. It is hard to know where to lean in and where to let go. The good news is there is no "right way" to parent through the second half of the teen years and beyond - instead, we get to become ever better at intuiting what it is our young people need. During this episode, I…

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Eps 487: Expert guidance on the college admissions process with Alyse Levine 54:15

1M ago54:15

54:15

I am so excited about my guest today - Alyse Levine! We have one of the foremost college counseling experts in the country here today sharing her wisdom and tips to help adolescents fulfill their college goals & dreams. Alyse shares why she’s so passionate about college admissions & working with young people, and I ask what was surprising for her w…

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Eps 486: The beauty of parenting in community with Julietta Skoog 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

Surprise!!! My girl and podcast fave, Julietta Skoog, joins me today on a special Thursday show where we come down off of our high from leading our first ever Sproutable Retreat on the gorgeous California Coast. We talk about the highlights from the weekend as well as the power of parenting in community, creating time and structure for our own self…

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Eps 485: Parenting neurodiverse kids of color with Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

My guests today are Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral. Jaya and Priya have a lot in common, including being the co-authors of their new book, “Parenting at the Intersections.” This is a deeply emotional topic for them, both personally and professionally. Many people are discussing the experience of neurodivergence, and many people are discussing being a…

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Eps 484: The real work of parenting during the middle school years 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Ooh, I have some fun during this week's solo show... If I could go back to parenting my kids through middle school I would take my own advice and do it differently. The beauty of hindsight. Lucky for YOU I am sharing all of my thoughts around parenting during middle school years today on the show! Find the full show notes and info about sponsors at…

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Eps 483: Douglas Haddad teaches us about creating encouragement for middle schoolers 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

My friend Douglas Haddad is here this week to chat about all things middle school, with a focus on encouraging discouraged learners. Douglas has been teaching for over 24 years (at ONE school!), and I love his commitment to his students. Douglas shares what he’s seen changing during that period, like higher anxiety & social media misuse, and what’s…

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Eps 482: Shifting from worst case scenarios to trusting the process with our teens 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

It is so easy, when we aren't paying attention, to let our minds slide into all the worst-case scenarios, the worst possible outcomes, "dead in a ditch." I know, I've been there, and it ISN'T USEFUL. It isn't an empowered or encouraged parenting mindset during the teen years. So how do we shift?? Listen to this episode and find out! Get more show n…

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Eps 481: Let’s talk about porn with Amy Lang and Christy Keating 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Amy & Christy are back for part 2 of our conversation, and we’re talking about pornography. Please believe us: your kid is going to see porn. Some families are more aware & ready for this moment than others, so what can you do and say to prepare? You can’t prevent the exposure or know how your child will react, but we can get ready for it and start…

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Eps 480: The power of examining the beliefs we hold about our teens and tweens 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

This week we are going deep into examining the beliefs we hold about our kids and how they might actually be what is getting in the way and creating the suffering we are experiencing. I know, seems like an easy fix, right? We may not be able to control our kids (truly, we can't) but what we BELIEVE about them is for sure a part of our influence AND…

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Eps 479: Cindy Palmer helps us set our neurodivergent kids up for success 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

My guest today is my good, local friend - Cindy Palmer. Cindy’s here to talk about executive functioning in kids with neurodivergence, especially during the transition to college. High School is a time that is typically incredibly structured, down to the minute, and the transition to college is tricky for all adolescents. What do we do when it feel…

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Eps 478: Meeting misbehavior with enthusiastic curiosity 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

You and me and enthusiastic curiosity - WOOHOO! It may sound crazy but when we can really connect with the experience we are having while navigating our kids' mischief, regulate, and shift into curiosity, there is space for much deeper connection and learning for all. Truly. Listen to this show for tips on all the things - and let me know what you …

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Eps 477: Tackling screen challenges intentionally with Emily Cherkin 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

I am SO glad you’re here this week for my second chat with Emily Cherkin, AKA The Screentime Consultant. We start by talking about what Emily’s been seeing & dealing with lately: managing screentime at home, reigning screentime in after Covid struggles, and kids having more access to tech at younger ages than ever before. It’s obvious that parents …

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Eps 476: Being right and the downside of comparing our experience to others 33:42

2M ago33:42

33:42

Hey there - back again with thoughts on Monday's episode and prompting us all to have a broader perspective than just the one that lives in our heads. Our relationships depend on our willingness to consider how where we are coming from is getting in the way of what we ultimately want to create. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this! For more s…

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Eps 475: Nurturing partner relationships and parenting with Aaron Steinberg 48:32

3M ago48:32

48:32

My guest today is Aaron Steinberg. Aaron is super passionate about equipping couples with the tools they need for the challenges of parenthood. The good news is that these challenges are universal, and we can make changes in our relationships. Aaron and I get into a whole lot in our conversation: family meetings, offering & receiving feedback from …

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Eps 474: When we don't align with our partner's parenting style 41:03

3M ago41:03

41:03

Inspired by Monday's show and a post for the Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens FB Group, today is an exploration of the experience and considerations when you find yourself parenting with someone who doesn't align with your style of parenting. Share your takeaways in the Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens FB Group by clicking here. Check out the…

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Eps 473: Parenting with a narcissist with Carol Szuky 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

My guest today is Carol Szuky. Carol is on the show today because she feels called to talk about the narcissistic abuse she navigated with her children for most of their lives. Carol shares the story of meeting and marrying her narcissistic husband and the two big indicators that let her know the relationship was no longer healthy or working. I ask…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Etertainment Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

Casey O'Roarty

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Eps 497: Inclusivity through fashion with Elizabeth Brunner 33:49

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Eps 496: Fortune telling and considering that our teens lives are unfolding FOR them 31:57

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Eps 495: Showing up for our LGBTQIA+ kids with Ed Center and Jaimie Kelton 59:46

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Eps 494: Having faith when we feel out of control 37:15

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Eps 493: The gender journey with Alanna Beebe 42:58

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Eps 492: Exploring inspiration and soul care on the journey of parenting teens 34:56

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Eps 491: Motivating homeschooled teens with Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer 59:48

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Eps 490: Endurance, personal growth, and intersecting with our adolescents' experience 29:43

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Eps 489: Identity development for mixed race teens with Dr. Jenn Noble 47:53

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Eps 488: Thoughts about parenting our older teens and baby adults 44:44

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Eps 487: Expert guidance on the college admissions process with Alyse Levine 54:15

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Eps 486: The beauty of parenting in community with Julietta Skoog 27:53

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Eps 485: Parenting neurodiverse kids of color with Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral 46:53

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Eps 484: The real work of parenting during the middle school years 40:24

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Eps 483: Douglas Haddad teaches us about creating encouragement for middle schoolers 46:15

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Eps 482: Shifting from worst case scenarios to trusting the process with our teens 34:23

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Eps 481: Let’s talk about porn with Amy Lang and Christy Keating 45:32

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Eps 480: The power of examining the beliefs we hold about our teens and tweens 33:01

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Eps 479: Cindy Palmer helps us set our neurodivergent kids up for success 49:12

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Eps 478: Meeting misbehavior with enthusiastic curiosity 39:52

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Eps 477: Tackling screen challenges intentionally with Emily Cherkin 50:06

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Eps 476: Being right and the downside of comparing our experience to others 33:42

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Eps 475: Nurturing partner relationships and parenting with Aaron Steinberg 48:32

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Eps 474: When we don't align with our partner's parenting style 41:03

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Eps 473: Parenting with a narcissist with Carol Szuky 36:37

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