Explore every episode of the podcast What The Parent?
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| How to Support our LGBTQ+ Kids: A Conversation with Youth Outlook's Carolyn Wahlskog | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:02:33 | |
We celebrate pride month with a conversation with Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW (she/her), the Director of Operations and Programming at Youth Outlook, a nonprofit working to meet the ever-evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth, families and communities. We ask her how to support our LGBTQ+ kids, how we, as parents, can best handle conversations around LGBTQ+ issues, and how best to address the delicate moment when a teen or tween decides to come out. https://pflagillinois.org/ https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx Reading: | |||
| How to Improve Collaboration at Home with Deb Mashek, author of Collabor(h)ate | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:04:31 | |
Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. Her new book, Collabor(h)ate*: Everything you need to know to build healthy and productive collaborative relationships at work *(even if you'd rather work alone), is out now. Mashek was named one of the Top 35 Women in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and has been featured in media outlets including MIT Sloan Management Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Hechinger Report, Inside Higher Ed, Fortune, Reason, Business Week, University Business Insider, and The Hill. She writes regularly for Psychology Today. | |||
| BrandMaster, Tech-whisperer Hillel Fuld joins us to to share just a small bit of his passion about Tech, paying it forward (or backward), and TikTok. Far-ranging, timely, and real, Hillel opens his heart and mind to us all. Enjoy! | 26 May 2022 | 00:56:19 | |
Hillel Fuld, named Israel’s top marketer and “The man transforming Startup Nation to Scale up Nation” by Forbes, is a tech journalist, startup marketer, and technology expert. | |||
| Ever wanted to climb a mountain? How about all 7 of the tallest peaks on Earth? Lei Wang from www.journeywithlei.com did! Come listen how she changed her life to follow her passions, and how to climb your own inner Everest! | 12 May 2022 | 00:49:23 | |
Lei Wang - Inspirational isn't strong enough of a word to describe her! Website: https://JourneyWithLei.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-with-lei/id1603445800 LinkedIn: Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeywithlei Facebook: Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyWithLei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeywithlei/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/journeywithlei | |||
| Tim Dooner, Icon of all things in the Transportation industry, shares his backstory with us - His road to sobriety, his TedTalk, following his dreams, and pouring gasoline on the passions of our children...A Must Listen! | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:01:55 | |
Tim Dooner is a man with an incredible story, an outsized personality, and a very grounded and honest way of looking at life. Transparent, thoughtful, empathetic and REAL, Tim digs into all things inspirational and has an incredible, wide-ranging conversation with us. We are delighted to share it, so pass it on! Please catch Tim on FreightWaves and all of the following: | |||
| TikTok Sensation Cathy Pedrayes shares about her brand-new (And VITAL) book, what her Mom thinks of her 2.3M+ followers, and why Cyber is the biggest threat these days to our kids...Listen now! | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:09:00 | |
So what keeps TikToker Cathy Pedrayes up at night (other than her brand new baby)? How to put out the most meaningful, important, and relevant safety tips out there for people of all types and ages! | |||
| Jennifer Kolari of Connected Parenting tells us Why Gladiator kids may drive you crazy but will end up saving the world! | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:05:10 | |
Jennifer Kolari is back and we couldn't be more pleased...With her thoughtful, excellent advice and insight, she shows us that having a gladiator child in your house doesn't have to mean every day is a fight to the death. Funny, engaging, and vulnerable, Jennifer shows us how to approach prickly teens with Love, Intention, and most of all, Ruthless Compassion. Have a listen and Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=49791112) | |||
| Respected business magnate, nationwide singing sensation...Tal Zlotnitsky has done it all. And now he's helping the world by helping us all intentionally work at the most human of emotions through his vital new app, Our.Love - Listen in! | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:01:48 | |
Tal is a repeated success story in the world of Entrepreneurialism. However, his seeing how the whole world is at odds with each other over the past couple of years was his last straw. How could he help? By leaving the corporate life he created and delving into helping others grow and support the most common, yet greatest force in the universe, Love. Hear how he created this fantastic app to not only help people communicate better and be more real with their own feelings and needs, but how he worked with scientists to come up with ways to do what sometimes feels impossible - using Love to keep us together. Cue Captain and Tennille! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=49791112) | |||
| Bonnie Schneider: Uber-Respected National/International Meteorologist and Author of brand new book "Taking The Heat" shares how to deal with EcoAnxiety, how we all need a Plan for any event, and how she became who she is today! | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:52:07 | |
Bonnie Schneider has done it all and seen it all...And she's been in the game long enough to know that things are changing, and from a meteorological perspective, changing for the worse. In her excellent new book, Taking The Heat, she delves into how Climate Change is having an effect on everyone's lives, how to see it for what it is, how we can best cope with it, and hopefully how we can learn to adapt and thrive. Funny, down to Earth, and just Real, Bonnie shares her insight and learning with us in a delightful conversation. Enjoy, and check out her links below! And here are Bonnie’s socials: Facebook: Bonnie Schneider Weather Twitter: @bonnieweather Instagram: @bonnieschneider Website: WeatherandWellness.com | |||
| Anne Crossman - Homeschooling Expert schooling us on how we can all be the best possible teachers at home, without all of the angst! (Disclaimer - Life Lessons inside) | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:08:00 | |
Anne Crossman, THE Expert on Homeschooling, gives us delightful tips and insight into what Homeschooling is, can be, and what it's all about. Super bright, resource-full, and driven to help all children, listen in on her fascinating story and life lessons! Facebook @TheHomeschoolExpert Twitter @HomeschoolExpert Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=49791112) | |||
| Pandemic Parenting (Never Ends) - Our discussion with the fabulous Drs. Zelechoski and Malloy on keeping our sanity during a pandemic, giving kindness to everyone (including yourself), and conquering fears of needles (looking at You, sleeve-tattoo-guy)! | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:57:55 | |
Dr. Amanda Zelechoski and Dr. Lindsay Malloy - Just your above average peeps who dedicate time and resources to help others just when we all need it. | |||
| Season 2 Trailer | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:08:11 | |
Season 2 trailer (kinda) | |||
| Viorica Marian Talks About Her Book, The Power of Language, and Why We (and our Kids) Should Learn Another Language | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:48:32 | |
On the premiere episode of Season 3, we talk to Viorica Marian, a Psycholinguist, Cognitive Scientist, Psychologist, and author of the new book (out this week): The Power of Language: How the Codes We Use to Think, Speak, and Live Transform Our Minds. Instagram: vioricamarian1 Facebook: Viorica Marian LinkedIn: Viorica Marian TikTok: viorica.marian1 | |||
| Hollywood Producer/Legend Cindy Cowan shares her history, her mindset on being Fearless, and what the heck a Key Grip is on our final episode of Season 1! | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:58:59 | |
Cindy Cowan has done it all...Literally. | |||
| Tristian Williams - Corporate Leadership Strategist teaches our children how to change the world! | 29 Jun 2021 | 01:01:08 | |
Leadership Strategist, Culture Changer, Utopian Visionary - Tristian has seen it all. Learn how he eschews the expected norm in order to create his own destiny. Funny, grounded, and aspirational as well as inspirational, Tristian shares his story of growing up on the crazy streets of Chicago and making it to the top through intentional reinvention. Check out his book, Fruition Power, available now on Amazon - Links to the book and his social media presence below! | |||
| Today Show parenting expert Jordana Horn talks about feral kids & the return to "normal" | 10 Jun 2021 | 01:21:19 | |
Today Show Parenting Expert Jordana Horn (and mother of six!) talks about a return to normal post-pandemic and how we can get our now-feral kids back out into the world. Jordana wrote a fantastic article about kids going feral during the pandemic in The Washington Post. Her work has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Kveller. | |||
| Everybody stay CALM...With Amazing Family Therapist Jennifer Kolari of Connected Parenting | 25 May 2021 | 01:16:12 | |
Join us for an immersive, captivating, and ultimately inspirational chat with Jennifer Kolari of Connected Parenting. Down to earth, hilarious, delightful (and incredibly insightful), listen to how parents can use the relatively straightforward yet extremely effective CALM method to connect and work with kids! | |||
| Biscuits and BadAsses - Hanging with the Biscuit Queen herself, Ayeshah Abuelhiga of Mason Dixie Foods! | 14 May 2021 | 01:11:05 | |
Want to know how entrepreneurs get things started and why? Listen in to a fun, hilarious, and revealing conversation with Ayeshah Abuelhiga, CEO and Founder of Mason Dixie Foods! She talks about her beginnings, what it's like to jump out of the corporate boardroom and into the entrepreneurial trenches, and how kids (especially young ladies) can be trailblazers in their own right. Wicked Funny, Whip-Smart, and Real, Ayeshah breaks it all down for us to show how great biscuits and giving back can be the true measure of happiness. | |||
| End a Standoff: Tips on brokering peace with your kids from a former top FBI Negotiator | 06 May 2021 | 01:03:54 | |
A great and thoughtful discussion with Gary Noesner, former Chief Hostage Negotiator for the FBI. Yes, That FBI. He breaks down how he got involved in a career in the FBI, and how tricks of his trade can be used in your very own home to keep the peace. Funny, warm, and SUPER down to earth (for someone who's saved literally dozens and dozens of lives), Gary shares his viewpoints, teachings, and details on some of his more famous negotiations (ever head of Waco???) and how they work in everyday life as well. We are so happy to share this chat with you, and please visit Gary's website and buy his engrossing book, Stalling For Time! | |||
| Pandemic Parenting | 29 Apr 2021 | 01:17:53 | |
| Living in a Zoo | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:55:09 | |
An insightful and delightful chat with Dave Bernier, General Curator of Chicago's own Lincoln Park Zoo, a family favorite destination! Check out how animals parent much in the same way we do, and how much we love the zoo (mostly because we live in one ourselves). | |||
| Ray Flores, Ring Announcer Extraordinaire | 15 Apr 2021 | 01:08:30 | |
A fascinating conversation with Ring Announcer Extraordinaire Ray Flores, who simply calls life as he sees it. Warm, thoughtful, and heartfelt, Ray brings his incredible work ethic and professional fighting insight into every day mantras that he follows and shares. Follow him @SBRFlores on both Instagram and Twitter, and please check out his upcoming PPV shows on TMZ's Triller Fight Club! Buy your PPV now for the upcoming fights on 4/17/2021!!! | |||
| Sleep...Who needs it? (HINT: We All Do) An Excellent chat with Justin of JustOwnIt.co! | 08 Apr 2021 | 01:04:06 | |
A fascinating deep dive into sleep, why it's important, and how we can try and get kids to, you know, go to sleep and give Mom and Dad a little alone time to slam that bottle of wine. | |||
| Reviving Rock and Roll and Creem Magazine with JJ Kramer | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:02:01 | |
JJ Kramer, the only child of CREEM Magazine's late founder, Barry Kramer, inherited CREEM at age four when his father died. CREEM, published from 1969 through 1989 in Detroit, was an early champion of various heavy metal, punk rock, new wave, and alternative bands, and left an indelible mark on the music industry. | |||
| D.E.I. in our Schools with Anjali Bharadwa | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:53:42 | |
| Covid comes home | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:59:53 | |
| The Big D | 14 Mar 2021 | 00:57:29 | |
Divorce is tough for everyone, and especially for kids. Tune in as we get to share thoughts, ideas, perspectives and tips with the wonderful Tiffany Ann Beverlin - Life Coach, divorce expert, and owner of Dreams Recycled. Enjoy! | |||
| Parent Coaching w/ Cara Pollard | 11 Mar 2021 | 01:12:30 | |
It's not every day that you meet a Parenting Coach - Thank Goodness our first exposure to Parent Coaching was with the incomparable Cara Pollard, who drops gobs of knowledge and insight to us. Enjoy! | |||
| Book Review - New Teenager by Friday | 07 Mar 2021 | 00:52:25 | |
Here's how we do book reviews at What The Parent? - An admittedly shallow (but thoughtful) dive into the main points of the book Have A New Teenager By Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman. Enjoy! Support us at PatreonShow us some serious like and get extra content, swag, and much more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| WTF is What The Parent? | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:50:54 | |
An introduction into What The Parent? podcast, who we are, and what it's all about. Come join us! | |||
| What The Parent S1:Trailer | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:01:01 | |
| Acting, producing, modeling, writing, directing, and running her own health supplement and skin care line: Lisa Varga does it all! | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:41:02 | |
Lisa Varga is an award-winning actress, host, producer, and writer. She has over thirty years of experience in the entertainment industry, and has created a trusted brand name for herself in film and television, as well as in the health, beauty, and sports world. Ms. Varga has been successful in front of, and behind the camera, and is the CEO and owner of her own production company, Lisa Varga Entertainment. | |||
| What's a mom of 4 to do? Oh, who knows...Maybe change drinking habits forever for the world?! Come check out our interview with Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint Water - Share and enjoy! | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
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| Want to be an entrepreneur? Check. Want to start a business later in life? Sure. Want to create the fastest-growing company in Canada? Hell yes! Check out our conversation with inspirational business magnate Suzie Yorke Now! | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:35:49 | |
Board Member and Founder of Love Good Fats | |||
| Catching up with Ayeshah Abuelhiga/CEO of Mason Dixie Foods! Talking about PRIDE, DEI, and serving 12 million sandwiches per year...Amazing Ayeshah is the real deal! Enjoy! | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:58:47 | |
You hungry? In need of inspiration? Want to know why Pride matters and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is important? Well, look no further because Ayeshah's got you covered! Going from a dream on paper to serving over 1 million meals per month (and growing), Ayeshah's refreshing, clear-eyed view on how to get things done is steeped in good ol' common sense...She talks the talk, and most definitely walks the walk. Strap in, have a listen, and enjoy! (And please spread the word while you are at it) | |||
| Jerry Won: One of the most prominent and important voices of the Asian-American community shares on how to flip the script on racism, how to get the next generation to be more inclusive, and what it's like to be invited to the White House. Enjoy! | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:07:07 | |
Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and host who has worked with some of the world's most recognized brands in corporate and higher education. He speaks on a variety of topics including authentic storytelling, personal branding, creator economy, and the Asian American experience in the workplace. He is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian American storytelling company whose award-winning podcast brands Dear Asian Americans, MBAsians, The Janchi Show and Asian Podcast Network have partnered with McDonald's, Focus Features and the US Census. Prior, he was a Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture and sales leader at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Jerry has a BS from USC Marshall and an MBA from Michigan Ross, where he served as President of the Student Government Association. He currently serves on the Marshall Volunteer Leadership Council and the Michigan Ross Sanger Leadership Center Advisory Board. Along with his wife Kyung and his two children, Jerry lives in Southern California. | |||
| Bill Harper - Marketing Soothsayer/Advertising Savant, spends time with us to give very grounded, sturdy, and extremely well-thought-out viewpoints on parenting, understanding your passions, and using a perfect 80's trope to make any confrontation better! | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:49:16 | |
Bill Harper is the Cofounder, CCO and CEO of wmHarper a full-service creative agency dedicated to helping companies dominate their categories by helping them outthink, not outspend their competitors. He is an expert at launching, developing and revitalizing brands and has created integrated campaigns for a wide range of clients in both B2C and B2B categories.
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