We come to parenting with all the patterns we learned in our own childhood. Together in this podcast, we uncover the roots of our reactivity and grow in education, capacity, awareness, and skills so we will be able to respond vs. react to our strong-willed children. The beauty of this process is as you become a ResponseAble Parent, the "misbehavior" of your children will lessen, the yelling will fall away and a new level of companionship and cooperation will take its place. Welcome to the journey of ResponseAble Parenting. Take a deep breath in, slow exhale out, and let's get...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 37:00
In this episode I share the findings from 4 studies that look at the physical aggression of ADHD children. I connect the dots from these studies to what is likely happening in…
Sep 21, 2026 · 28:30
Over the past week so many parents shared with me that managing their child's mood was like walking on eggshells. They were constantly scanning for things that would trigger…
Sep 14, 2026 · 23:36
In this episode I share this duel reality so many parents with ADHD kids experience. The hope of something new "working" and the sadness that comes almost instantaneously as we…
Sep 7, 2026 · 28:34
I'm no stranger to a lecture. In fact, that's all my body knows as a solution for high conflict. That's all my dad did and I'm drawn to that as the solution to the hard moments…
Aug 31, 2026 · 24:09
This episode is for you if your ADHDer is prone to conflict. If your child appears to seek out a sibling, escalates with you quickly after hearing an answer they don't like, has…
Aug 24, 2026 · 33:26
In this episode I break down a very intense moment between my ADHD child, his grandparents, and us (his parents) when his idea didn't go exactly as he wanted. I share how the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 23:31
This was a HUGE ah ha moment for me and my ADHD son this summer. We've been in this pattern for as long as he's been able to talk. I ask him to do something, he tells me what…
Aug 10, 2026 · 24:04
This episode I share how a bowling trip went from pure chaos to a moderately enjoyable evening. If you have a child who hates losing, will do everything in their power to change…
Aug 3, 2026 · 36:20
Get ready for an amazing conversation with Dr. Anne Welsh , a psychologist, executive coach, working mother, and the author of the upcoming book, Ambitious Mother: From Surviving…
Jul 27, 2026 · 36:12
With only a couple weeks left of summer, we can intentionally get our ADHD kids prepped for back to school with the help of the amazing Dr. Norrine Russell. Dr. Russell is going…
Jul 20, 2026 · 30:18
In this emotional episode I share a deeply pivotal moment in my son's ADHD journey. This is the episode for every parent who's said the unplanned, unfiltered thing and…
Jul 13, 2026 · 53:51
The one, the only, Dr. Siggie is on the podcast!! Dr. Siggie is a globally-recognized child behavioral and developmental specialist, known to millions of parents as the "Child…
Jul 6, 2026 · 15:49
This past weekend we had experienced several bumpy moments with my ADHD son. Things that we had been working on that weren't clicking the way I had hoped. Then we had a decent…
Jun 29, 2026 · 23:47
This week I spoke to over a dozen parents. Every single one said a version of this "If they're like this now…what will they be like as a teenager? As an adult?" This fear is REAL…
Jun 22, 2026 · 27:34
You know that moment, you ask your kid to do something they HAVE to do…like brush their teeth. You get met with a reaction that's far greater than the request. And within seconds…
Jun 15, 2026 · 31:17
Have you noticed that when your ADHD kid is dysregulated it comes out as being plain nasty?! For lack of a better word, they turn into a total asshole! New EEG research shows…
Jun 8, 2026 · 49:09
Tim Shurr specializes in rapid mindset transformation for individuals facing ongoing stress and emotional triggers. Over 36 years, Tim has facilitated more than 16,000 belief…
Jun 1, 2026 · 43:24
As a clinician, creator, and mother of three, Nikki sees firsthand how parents and kids alike are impacted by systemic chaos. With over a decade as an OB/GYN Physician Assistant,…
May 25, 2026 · 38:36
Dr. Gail Saltz is a Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, television commentator, author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius , and medical expert…
May 18, 2026 · 33:24
In this episode I share the real experience of being caught up in a reactive pattern around the relentless asking, negotiating, conflict, etc. I share a 2 day breakdown and get…
May 11, 2026 · 18:32
My ADHD son struggles with impulse control. A LOT. And there have been a lot of lectures, we've talked about solutions, we've done "everything" to address the challenge. But what…
May 4, 2026 · 22:09
In this episode I share a personal story of how I tried to willpower my way through a very triggering day. And how UNSUCCESSFUL I was in doing so. And I talk about how I learned…
Apr 27, 2026 · 51:20
EVEN THOUGH I am not a parent to an adult child, I was struck by how many things Catherine shared that we can be doing NOW as parents of young children to set us up for an…
Apr 20, 2026 · 30:47
In this episode you'll hear from Kira Willey, award-winning children's music artist and mindfulness expert who has spent nearly 20 years helping kids feel calm, confident, and…
Apr 13, 2026 · 52:01
In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cam Caswell, PhD, Dr. Cam is a nationally recognized adolescent psychologist, parent coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 33:57
I have the pleasure of speaking with FOSI (Family Online Safety Institute) and we dive deep into the current risks as well as necessary adaptations that kids are experiencing in…
Mar 30, 2026 · 30:08
Does it feel like you're always taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back? Maybe 2 steps is generous and it feels more like 50 steps back. This is that feeling where you've "tried…
Mar 23, 2026 · 20:57
I know the number one rule of fight club is to not talk about fight club…but this whole episode is about fight club :) I share some really important mental shifts that I've taken…
Mar 16, 2026 · 43:22
In this episode I have a beautiful conversation with Jenny Robinson Clark, mom of four and wife to Travis Clark, the frontman of We The Kings. Her new children's book, Are You…
Mar 9, 2026 · 31:31
In this episode I share several systems we've implemented in our home. I share what's working really well, as well as how I'm refining and tweaking a really solid idea, but…
Mar 2, 2026 · 32:24
In this episode, I share a really scary situation that's currently ongoing inside my business on top of all the other run of the mill life triggers when you're the parent of an…
Feb 23, 2026 · 34:30
In this episode, I interview Emilee, a mom of 3 navigating how to parent after a whirlwind of chaos that ensued minutes after the birth of her 3rd child. We talk about how to…
Feb 16, 2026 · 31:19
This is a beautiful interview with Lynn Greenberg, part of the mother-son writing duo who are on a mission to help neuro complex children see themselves in the story! Lynn and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 21:15
It feels impossible to know what to do as an American mother in the early months of 2026. Nothing about this is normal. Nothing. I do not claim to be an expert on politics. I…
Feb 2, 2026 · 28:06
In this episode I share 2 very specific moments in my parenting that I saw how external influences changed my internal state. And how when that was triggered, it pushed me right…
Jan 26, 2026 · 25:15
In this episode I share a story from my family of origin and how I discovered a clear and potential pattern in my own parenting. I share how easy it would be for this pattern to…
Jan 19, 2026 · 27:04
I noticed over the break the rush to solve something I didn't like seeing with my kids. A quick conversation after being pulled into another room, a fast directive at the dinner…
Jan 12, 2026 · 30:57
We might have grown up in the era of landlines and call waiting…but our kids are growing up with AI. It's unavoidable and so we need to know how to talk about it. In this episode…
Jan 5, 2026 · 21:54
In this episode I share a technique I tried with my very defensive, strong-willed ADHD son when he was caught crossing a screen boundary. After attempting traditional talking and…
Dec 29, 2025 · 13:55
In this episode I break down my top 12 physical and breath work exercises that I find to be the absolute most helpful. From a tiny space packed in an airplane with nowhere to go…
Dec 22, 2025 · 20:17
In this episode I share POWERFUL physical regulators for your kids that will help you dump out dysregulation during holiday travel days. Feel free to take a screenshot of this…
Dec 15, 2025 · 51:30
Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, behaviorist, sensory specialist, and author of Ease the Pain in the Classroom joins us for an incredible conversation around nervous-system regulation,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 31:10
In this episode I get the pleasure of speaking with the OG Instagram Toddler Expert and founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman. Devon debunks toddler myths, hello…
Dec 1, 2025 · 16:55
This episode is for the parents of very impulsive kiddos. Who tends to be the common denominator when injuries or broken items happen. I share how I'm leaning into the risky /…
Nov 24, 2025 · 21:24
In this episode I share how to approach the holidays from a nervous system perspective. When there is prediction there is less friction. So we are not leaving the days up to…
Nov 17, 2025 · 37:07
In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Julie Rainer on the topic of relational aggression in schools. Julie is a school counselor and founder of IMPACT Kids Coach.…
Nov 10, 2025 · 13:33
In this episode I share my DECK OF CARDS idea that has gone viral on Instagram. I am using this deck of cards to help my son learn "in the moment" how to behave inside our family…
Nov 3, 2025 · 21:17
In this episode I break down a common triggering moment we experience in parenting. You give your child something routine like breakfast. And you're blindsided by a huge reaction…
Oct 27, 2025 · 27:38
This is a special episode with Licensed Clinical Social worker and Founder of Calm The Storm, Braxton Storm. We have a beautiful conversation of how connection based parenting…
Oct 20, 2025 · 42:22
Meet Jeff Hittner. He's the founder of the Ambitious Dads Project and has interviewed over 200 dads to learn more about the gaps in fatherhood that challenge the connection many…
Oct 13, 2025 · 25:42
In this episode I share the nitty gritty of my perimenopausal journey and what I've learned is the absolute number one support for this 10 year journey. When you find yourself at…
Oct 6, 2025 · 19:04
We've all been invited into yet another power struggle with our kids. It's exhausting, annoying, and honestly, it can make us really resent being a parent. In this episode I…
Sep 29, 2025 · 15:28
At a low moment in a grocery store I snapped at my kids. I had been trying all the things and still I couldn't stay calm and I snapped. A woman came up to me and gave me an ear…
Sep 22, 2025 · 18:34
Transitions are a hotbed for fights. In this episode I share with you 3 ways to make it easier for both you and your kids. 🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting is HERE!!!🎉 You…
Sep 15, 2025 · 18:52
In this podcast episode, I'm sharing the eulogy I gave at my father's funeral this past weekend. It was 8 lessons I learned from him over the years that I want to anchor my…
Sep 8, 2025 · 12:56
How many times do you hear a sassy response from your kid and it launches you into full reaction mode? After you think "why couldn't I have done that differently?" And the next…
Sep 1, 2025 · 21:57
I don't need to tell you how aggravating this moment in parenting is. You've made the agreement, your kid got a win, all you're asking for is for them to follow through and now…
Aug 25, 2025 · 8:08
I know this movie is from last year but I will watch it over and over again. It's so good! If you haven't seen it, The Wild Robot will validate all of your parenting feelings! :)…
Aug 18, 2025 · 7:45
It is so easy to correct our kids over and over. Especially when it's the same repetitive behavior that is beyond annoying. However this is RESULTS focused correction. And when…
Aug 11, 2025 · 49:33
This was an incredible conversation with Kristen Jenson - author of the best selling book GOOD PICTURES BAD PICTURES. Please check out more info on Kristen and her books below. I…
Aug 4, 2025 · 18:48
Have you noticed it's so much easier to be there for someone else than it is to show up for yourself? There's a reason for that! In this week's episode I give you a challenge. I…
Jul 28, 2025 · 16:43
On a 5 hour road trip my boys started fighting over the most benign thing…a book. I share the annoying details, the default patterns we fell into when we hit our breaking point,…
Jul 21, 2025 · 20:24
In this episode I share more about that really frustrating cycle of trying something to break a negative cycle, it not going well, and then how we can often compare our journey…
Jul 14, 2025 · 13:51
In this episode I share a negative parenting pattern I discovered about myself while going through Fast Way To Regulate. As I was tracking my triggers and getting clear about why…
Jul 7, 2025 · 20:25
In this episode I tackle 3 sneaky reasons why it might be hard for you to hold a boundary. On top of that, I share a boundary protocol routine. In this protocol I share how to…
Jun 30, 2025 · 20:11
This podcast has been a wonderful journey and I am just beyond touched that you've been with me through 100 freaking episodes!!! In this celebration episode I share things I've…
Jun 23, 2025 · 21:46
There is SO much talk about what constitutes a punishment or a consequence - what works, when do boundaries come into play etc. I share a real time story of what we did, how I…
Jun 16, 2025 · 17:18
I saw a dad at the baseball field tell their child to stop crying because they were overreacting that their push pop had fallen on the floor. It hit me like a gut punch. And that…
Jun 9, 2025 · 8:23
Oh I am so excited to share this with you! SHIFT HAPPENS was a little baby of mine for a minute. I listen to so much personal growth content and I'm constantly writing down short…
Jun 2, 2025 · 15:08
This episode I share a new strategy I've been using when the boys are stuck in fight mode. The past week our kids have been extra super spicy and with the extra spice, my go-to…
May 26, 2025 · 15:24
I don't know about you, but Mother's Day can feel like a bust. I don't know if I've truly ever had a Mother's Day that WOWed me. *Sorry Charlie* But honestly, I've also never…
May 19, 2025 · 21:24
I'm not sure why it took me so long to think of parenting like this 😂but when I was in my workout class today it struck me. We have such a positive association with the pain and…
May 12, 2025 · 24:44
In this episode I share the $h!t storm that was my spring break. Not to excuse the behavior that resulted, but to share that you are absolutely not alone in the challenge that…
May 5, 2025 · 19:54
In this episode I specifically address the challenges that PLAY can bring to parents of strong-willed kids (SWK) or our neurodivergent kids. I share the differences I experience…
Apr 28, 2025 · 21:23
Unconsciously we are setting ourselves up for failure over and over again with our kids. We head into each and every interaction with stored emotions in our bodies telling us…
Apr 21, 2025 · 17:29
In this episode I address whether or not I believe empathy is a sign of weakness. Or "weak parenting." Elon Musk has been in the news saying "the fundamental weakness of western…
Apr 14, 2025 · 17:15
In this episode I share the 5 reasons I see that gentle parenting isn't working for you. These are what I'm seeing across comments, questions I get asked weekly, my client's…
Apr 7, 2025 · 39:38
This episode is a wonderful conversation discussing how we as parents can shift our focus, our reactivity and the lens in which we view our children with brain-based differences.…
Mar 31, 2025 · 17:38
This episode answers a question I got over on Instagram. If you don't follow me there please connect at @ ResponseABLEparenting This parent was really struggling with their…
Mar 24, 2025 · 18:08
In this episode I share the 3D's to ensure your best possible outcome for your child to listen to you! Listening (or lack there of) can be one of the most triggering scenarios…
Mar 17, 2025 · 42:42
This is a very special episode! I am taking part in the Podcasthon Non-Profit Initiative where over 1500 podcasters are bringing awareness to a charity and organization that…
Mar 10, 2025 · 18:34
Ever been there when things are going pretty smoothly and then one thing derails you and all the sudden you find yourself reacting as if all hell broke loose? Do you beat…
Mar 3, 2025 · 26:13
It's easy to think that everyone else has it figured out as a parent. That you are the only one failing and have totally messed up your kid. That every time you yell or threaten…
Feb 24, 2025 · 17:22
In this week's episode I share a subtle thing I've noticed across all the parents I work with. A little hiccup that keeps us stuck, that keeps us in a frustrated power loop and…
Feb 17, 2025 · 21:45
I get a lot of haters in my comments. And while that comes with the territory and seems to be the cultural norm these days, I have to believe we can speak to each other…
Feb 10, 2025 · 18:08
First off, shout out to you mama for tackling cycle breaking and doing the work. This is NOT easy stuff and I am here to cheer you on. I think it's very easy to point the finger…
Feb 3, 2025 · 21:22
You are right to notice that there are a million scary things flying at you at all times right now. And you are right to want to fix these immediately in order to not feel so…
Jan 27, 2025 · 15:21
This episode explores friendships. My son had a run in with his "best friend" and he was essentially told "you're not my friend." So wounded and so confused he felt blindsided by…
Jan 20, 2025 · 24:19
This is possibly the most important episode I've ever made. After experiencing the unrelenting stress of fires, arsonists, hurricane force winds + fire was almost too much for…
Jan 13, 2025 · 21:13
Trigger Warning. This episode is about my son who was stillborn in 2019. I share a few moments that I experienced in the hospital. If you have lost a child, experienced a…
Jan 6, 2025 · 18:13
In this episode, I share a personal story about my four-year-old son's traumatic accident during a holiday recital rehearsal, where he severely injured several teeth. I reflect…
Dec 30, 2024 · 15:25
In this week's episode I share why it's so easy for us to hop back into our "roles" inside our families when we see each other for the holidays. Even if we've done SO MUCH WORK…
Dec 23, 2024 · 14:11
This is a fun and juicy episode! I am going to share with you a huge self discovery. A way that I have managed to CALM down in really high pressure moments. And its a secret…
Dec 16, 2024 · 18:15
I didn't think I'd share this personal story from my Thanksgiving break but I felt like it really hit home for me on my journey of parenting as well as self discovery. So I…
Dec 9, 2024 · 24:37
You're catching me days after the Thanksgiving break here in the states. And not even 24 hours after my youngest fell and busted out most if not all of his front teeth. I'm a…
Dec 2, 2024 · 18:22
I love the holidays, but let's be honest, they are filled with challenges. Tricky family dynamics, expectations not being met, routines being off, more sugar, alcohol, etc. It…
Nov 25, 2024 · 23:01
Do you dread the holidays? Do you feel anxious about how you're going to handle so much time together? Does it feel like gentle strategies never work with your strong-willed kid?…
Nov 18, 2024 · 17:26
In this episode I answer a question off Instagram: "How to manage my emotions when establishing time boundaries?" I talk about the difference between a boundary and an…
Nov 11, 2024 · 16:40
In this episode I talk about the difference between control and trust. And how we have been so conditioned to control the process, control the outcome, control our children's…
Nov 4, 2024 · 34:28
Hear from the Founder of Good For You Girls (a toxic-free skincare line that supports kids through puberty and beyond). Our discussion ranges from the challenging food and…
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