Authentic Parenting

Please note: This episode was originally a live keynote talk and wasn't intended for the podcast, so the audio quality and editing may not meet our usual standards. However, we feel the message is va…

Leora Tanenbaum, author of Sexy Selfie Nation, on how slut-shaming has evolved—and worsened—in the digital age. She unpacks how what was once a whispered insult has become a widespread, inescapable …

Clinical psychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World on healthy entitlement for girls, how to recognize and com…

The Authentic Parenting Podcast is turning 10 years old this August. 

Here are a few prompts to guide you:

• What do you love about the show?
• Wha…

Can the profound absence of a father in childhood pave the way for a deeper, more intentional path to fatherhood?

Charles C. Daniels Jr., PhD, the co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, on how inner …

Susan Dominus, long-time staff writer for The New York Times Magazine on why individual parenting decisions may have less influence on our children’s achievements than we tend to think—and why we sho…

We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she’s navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son.

Nina Mongendre on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully. 

Pre-order her book Reclaiming Your Inner Child:  A Journey of Childhood …

Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most?

What i…

What if recovering from burnout isn’t about doing more—but learning how to regulate what’s already happening inside you?

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Have you ever wondered how the experience of motherhood changes depending on where you are in the world — and how much of it is shaped by culture, politics, and community rather than just personal ch…

Are your expectations helping—or hurting—your child? Is your own anxiety fueling theirs? Does your child feel overwhelmed by school, stress, or the pressure to be perfect? If you're unsure how to sup…

Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of showing up, learning to repair after ruptures and the four S's; feeling Seen, Safe, Soothed and Secure. 

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Former podcast guest, author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Tosha Schore on how we can help boys develop healthy communication skills and learn emotional inte…

Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various coun…

Clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author Sheryl Ziegler on why middle childhood (ages 6-12) is a crucial but often overlooked period for developing emotional regulation and cap…

Here are the four episodes published in February:

1. Mothering Challenging Adults Children: Navigating Guilt, Conflict and Change
2. Mastering the Art of Validation: How to Make People Feel Seen and Under…

Tamsen Fadal on the the journey through perimenopause and menopause and how to shift the narrative around menopause. Forget the outdated and often negative portrayals. 

• Common misconceptions and fe…

Are you feeling overwhelmed, or distracted—unable to be fully present? Maybe you’re caught in worry, struggling to rest, or feeling anxious about the state of the world? Do you crave more ease, contr…

How good are you at the skill of validation?

What is validation, and what isn’t? What are its benefits, and how do you actually validate someone? What do people often misunderstand about this crucial…