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Welcome to "That’s So Thinkative," my digital diary and a heartfelt love letter to myself. Inspired by my favorite childhood show, "That's So Raven," this is my safe space to explore and express who I am and learn more about the world around me. Each week, you can look forward to either a self-reflective episode, a candid conversation with someone I care about or a deep dive into an interesting topic or person I've discovered. My hope is that as I uncover more about myself and learn from the ...
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The Resilient Parenting Podcast

Ken Bass and Michelle Bass, LCSW

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The Resilient Parenting Podcast tackles challenges facing ANYONE in a parenting role. Every family is different. The Resilient Parenting Podcast explores the unique strengths of every child, family and community. Join Ken Bass, long-time radio personality and Michelle Bass, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as they interview professionals in the field. Building parental resiliency and hope by creating a supportive, healing, and learning community. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebo ...
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Luis Granados, Executive Director of Breaking Chains Academy of Development in Nampa, Idaho. The mission of Breaking Chains Academy of Development is providing at-risk youth with the tools and resources needed to successfully transition into adulthood through education, mentorship, and work-sk…
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Send us a text Hi my dears, it's the last episode for the second season!!!! in this episode, I reflect on the season by asking and answering some questions! it's been fun exploring more of myself and the world around me but time to regroup ...... and see what's next!! I'll see you soon! THANK YOU!!!! FOLLOW ME: socials:@THATSSOTHINKATIVE <333 IG: T…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they learn about the Safe Families for Children Program -through Lutheran Community Services Northwest with Michelle Batton, Program Manager for Safe Families for Children Program. About Safe Families (From their website) When a crisis strikes; struggles such as job loss, eviction, medical emergencies and dom…
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Send us a text Hi my dears!! In this episode, I talk about how the iconic song, “Cranes in the sky” and how it changed my whole BRAIN CHEMISTRY!! This song opened me up, spit me out but then wrapped me up in a blanket so tight! Thank you Solange for creating this beautiful song. ALSO, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR VOICES! Solange Interview…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they talk with Jeff Matsushita Executive Director of Stretch Zone, and the Engaging Men Program Coordinator at Boise State University's Student Connection and Support Center. As well as a Call to Men National trainer. What does it mean to be a man? To be a father? Societal norms and generational expectations …
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Send us a text Hi, Hope you enjoy! links to things mentioned: BELL HOOKS ALL ABOUT LOVE SUMMARY https://theblackbookblogg.com/all-about-love-bell-hooks/ FALL IN LOVE PLAYLIST: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/lets-fall-in-love-babe/pl.u-r2yBYzxCPDLPvq6 FOLLOW ME: socials:@THATSSOTHINKATIVE <333 IG: THATSSOTHINKATIVE TIKTOK: THATSSOTHINKATIVE YOU…
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Send us a text Ken and Michelle are joined by Amanda Mills Strengthening Families Specialist at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to discuss parenting children who are neurodivergent through the lens of the 5 protective factors. Amanda shares valuable information through her strengthening families Specialist lens but also as…
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Send us a text Hi My dears!! In this episode, I chat about my favorite basketball team during my favorite era!! It's a bit traumatizing to relive some of it but I went through the 4 most important seasons during that era. I also included a little story time of how and when I became a clipper fan! At the end of the episode, I share y'all responses t…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. In Part one we learned about the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment Styles and How to Build Attachment with your child. Part two, we explore ATTACHMENT with your TEEN. This is a must listen…
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Send us a text STILL UP? THIS IS A SPECIAL LATE NIGHT EPISODE TO WINE DOWN TO OR SPARK A JOINT TO <3 I chat about greek mythology, TikTok ban and read 2 pages from a book i’m currently reading <3 Book I read: Nita Prose - The Maid https://www.amazon.com/Maid-Novel-Nita-Prose/dp/0593356152 Greek Mythology VIDEO I MENTIONED: https://www.youtube.com/w…
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Send us a text What is ATTACHMENT? (And no, we're not talking about an item you add to your email) Why is ATTACHMENT so Important? Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. During this episode we will learn the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment …
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Send us a text Hi my dears!! In this episode, I chat about all things astrology!!! I share some aspects of my birth chart, give some brief astrology descriptions and call a few friends for a little game! As someone who is always trying to understand myself and the world around me, astrology has helped me so much with that! -da baddest Link to Resou…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the final episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about Age 5!! RESOURCES CRY…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 5th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about FOURNADOS!! RESOURCES T…
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Send us a text Hi my dears!! Happy New Year!! Hope you are well! In this episode, I chat about my main New Year resolution themes, how I plan to complete them, and I share a voice memo from last year that I recorded right before I released this podcast. Hope you enjoy! Helpful podcast FOR 2025: @SLAYGIRLSLAY Helpful Book for 2025: The mountain is y…
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Send us a text Hi my dears!!! In this episode, I chat with my bestie, Roxy, about our takes on the Harry Potter series!! I finished all the books this year and wanted to GO IN ON MY THOUGHTS with my dear friend who has been obsessed with the series since she was in middle school!!! Thank you so much Roxy for coming on and it was so fun to geek out …
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 4th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about THREENAGERS!!! (IYKYK) …
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Send us a text Hi my dears!!! In this episode, I do a deep dive on the ICONIC, BEAUTIFUL and today’s birthday girl, TRINA aka da baddest!!!! Her confident flow and boss bitch mentality instilled a confidence in me that is still unshakeable to this day. Her music makes me feel sexy but also POWERFUL! Learning more about her life and the similarities…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the second episode of a Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about THE TERRIFIC TWO'S!!! …
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Send us a text Hi my dears, First, my apologies for this inconvenience of a man's voice, opinions and thoughts. In this episode, I chat with my friend Manny and dive into the mind of man so you don't have to! We talk about empathy, love, relationships, sex, exes and amongst other things! It was so fun chatting with Manny and I hope you guys enjoy i…
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Send us a text Hi my dears, This week I asked y'all why do you think a lot of men seem to lack true empathy for others???!! if you want to be on an episode, check out my instagram @thatssothinkative on all the deets! There is 4 ways you can submit and there is a new question almost every week!!! Thank you so much to the beautiful people who submitt…
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Send us a text Feeling stressed? Stress happens. Sometimes you can manage and sometimes it can be a struggle. Then add the holidays, which can be a joyful time but may also bring additional stress and overwhelming feelings. Join Michelle and Ken as they explore "The Window of Tolerance" coined by Dr. Dan Siegel. The Window of Tolerance is a useful …
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Send us a text Hi MY DEARS, Hope all is well! Voting for a black woman for president was a moment of hope that quickly turned into a whirlwind of emotions with the unexpected election results. Join me on this emotional journey as I navigate the aftermath of political upheaval, confronting the harsh realities of those around me who supported an oppo…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the second episode of a Five-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about Age 1. Who's Number 1…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the first episode of a Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about Birth to Age 1. Oh Baby…
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Send us a text Hi my dears, ......It is Election Day and ya girl is simply..... PRAYING for the BEST!!! This is not a super political podcast nor will it ever be but I wanted to take this time to do an episode listing a few random and UNUSUAL facts about a few former presidents. I talk about who I voted for and we also hear from my alter ego Nelly …
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Send us a text Hi my dears!!! In this episode, I talk with one of my favorite people ever, Ay Gabe! I met Gabe back in college when we were both journalism majors and realized we share the same birthdayyy!! We've been friends ever since! <3 We talk about his latest project, “Objects in the mirror,” his musical influences and what he wants to do nex…
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Send us a text Hi!<3 In this episode, I talk about my journey with myself! I reflect on my negative beliefs and learning to accept all versions of me! THIS IS MY FAVORITE EPISODE I THINK I EVER DONE?? No lie.... as I'm typing this I am listening to it with my feet in the air <3 What a gift it is to rebuild yourself. What a gift it is to exist. I ho…
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Send us a text Ken and Michelle are joined by Ashley Stallings, Co-Founder, and Executive Director at Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center. Children’s advocacy centers (CACs) consist of trained professionals, who listen to a child’s story and then advocate for them throughout legal / mental health services. DID YOU KNOW...1 in 10 kids will experience…
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Send us a text Conscious parenting is the awareness that your family culture (when you were parented) has a direct impact on how you parent your children. How were you parented and how do you parent now? Just like an iceberg, you can only see the tip, but there is more hidden underneath. Maureen Durning asks poignant questions to help listeners exp…
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Send us a text Hi, my dears!! Hope all is well! In this episode, I do my FIRST DEEP DIVE OF THE SEASON and talk about Ms. Eartha Kitt!! Learning about her and her life felt so inspirational and I was in awe of the woman she became after her rough upbringing. She was kind, curious, mighty, RESILIENT, and ICONIC!! I read the book "Eartha and Kitt" by…
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Send us a text Hi my dear!! Hope all is well! In this episode, my mom shares 2 wild stories of her getting into a car accident after placing her panties on the rear view mirror and catching her man at the time cheating at hotel with her friend LOL We also talk about our different views on love. Her idea is more “Sharing is caring, cause I can cheat…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Stephanie Worrell, MA author of "Raising AI-Smart Kids: A Practical Guide for Parents to Navigate the Future of Artificial Intelligence". Learn the WHAT, WHY and HOW of AI. Regardless of who you are, AI is here and it's not going away. Learn about the benefits of AI and what you need to know t…
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Send us a text Did you miss me???? I know you did <3 For my first episode of the season, I talk about my heartbreak experiences and the things that I learned. I look at heartbreak so DIFFERENTLY now. I now think heartbreak is a gift and the gift is you. I got me back! NOT THE OLD ME but the me I can be proud of. The me I am sure of. The me that I c…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Sharon Baber, Founder of Brown Like Me. Learn about this amazing program and how you can get involved. MISSION: Brown Like Me helps Black youth and their families connect to their culture and develop a sense of belonging by creating a community of people that look like them and reflect who the…
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Send us a text Do you love the Resilient Parenting Podcast? Give us a like, and share the love on social media. With your help we can reach more families! Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit Megan Woller, Executive Director of the Idaho Head Start Association. Think you know about the Head Start Program? Think again. Learn more about this amaz…
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Send us a text Join Ken and Michelle in the latest installment of Parenting 101 as they discuss the importance of TRANSITIONS. Moving from one activity to another can be a challenge. Think bedtime…going to school…bath time. Learn approaches to ease the stress for both you and your child. Special surprise visit at the end. REQUEST: After you listen …
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Send us a text On this episode Ken and Michelle visit with Jen Blair LGBTQI+ Parent Educator and Podcast Host of In the Den with the Mama Dragons. What do you say to your child when they come out to you as gay and/or transgender? How do you support your child and honor your feelings? Jen Blair gives some helpful insight, support and resources. Reso…
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Send us a text "You will keep running. You will keep avoiding the mirror. You will keep acting, dancing, and doing what they want, ..until you can no longer breathe, and you fall into your grave.. embracing the man who was never you" Passing Clouds: Synesthesia a note from your host inspired by this quote. See you next season! Support the show…
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Send us a text IT’S THE LAST EPISODE OF THE FIRST SEASON!!!!!!! hiiii <3 OMG!! I DID IT! We made it through the first season!! I am so grateful to all of you for being patient, supporting me, and tuning in. It’s been such a rewarding experience to push myself and I can’t wait to see what it will be like to PUSH MYSELF EVEN MORE!!! In this episode, …
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Send us a text This week Ken and Michelle visit Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center in beautiful McCall Idaho. Traci Jamieson, Executive Director and Ashley McCoy, Clinical Director share important information and resources focused on divorce and blended families. We know this is a hot topic and this episode is just the beginning. We want to hear f…
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Send us a text hiiii!!! In my second deep dive episode, I dive into DMX’s business to share bits of pieces of his life and career! I share some of the stories told in his autobiography, “E.A.R.L.” and stories I read about online. DMX, formerly known as Crazy Earl, and then DMX the Great, was a raw, ICONIC and vulnerable rapper from Yonkers! His mus…
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Send us a text hiiiiiiii <3 Hope all is well! Girrrrlllllll, I am sharing some of my notes in my phone in this episode!! I read off some of my most dramatic, vulnerable, funny or random notes. I also explain what I was probably feeling or doing at the time... or at least try to lmao I also asked my friends to do so and I am so grateful to them for …
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Send us a text Don't forget to follow The Resilient Parenting Podcast, give us a review and share with everyone you know! Ken and Michelle had a lively conversation with Charlye Hahn, Kinship Resource Coordinator at the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging. Learn about resources throughout the State of Idaho and Nationally. Being a Kinship caregive…
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Send us a text DID YOU MISS ME???????????? LIE TO ME LIKE EVERY MAN I'VE EVER DATED DID AND SAY YESSSS :) LOL in this episode I talk about my season of singleness and what I've learned in this time period. Let me know what your single period was like??? follow me on @thatssothinkative on IG or TikTok - da baddest Support the show…
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Send us a text Ken and Michelle are visited by Holly Whitworth to talk about strengthening families. Every family has strengths and protective factors: Parent Resiliency, Concrete Supports in times of need, Social and Emotional Competence (healthy relationships), Knowledge of Child Development, Social Connections. Children thrive when families thri…
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Send us a text in this episode, I sit down with my FIRST BEST FRIEND & LEO COUSIN, NIJA!! We chat about our childhood crushes, embarrassing things we used to do as a kid and what our childhood was really like. Me and Nija been locked in since birth and it’s like no time has passed when we are back together <333 I am so grateful that I got to grow u…
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Send us a text Ken and Michelle are joined by Mary Jo Surges-Prokop, Early Childhood Education Specialist with the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Learn why exploring nature is important for building connection and curiosity with your children. There are many green spaces to explore from big to small and for different comfort levels. You do …
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Send us a text hiiiiii, Welcome backkkk!! I said I wanted to get more vulnerable, so cheers to me starting to! In this episode, I open up about the father figure relationships in my life and what that has meant to & for me. I was blessed to have 2 main father figures in my life and love them both dearly. Hope by me being vulnerable and opening up, …
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Send us a text hiiiiiiiiiiiii, back with another episode!!! How y'all doing??? we doing a midseason check in!!!!! I talk about how I'm feeling about the season so far, what I want to improve on and what I'm looking forward to. Please don't forget to rate, like, comment and subscribe!!! I appreciate it!!! LINKS IG: THATSSOTHINKATIVE TIKTOK: THATSSOT…
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