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The Whinypaluza Podcast — Parenting
The Whinypaluza Podcast

Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy.
On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community.
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Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2: https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/

Latest Episodes:

Episode 194: The New Face of Social Work Nov 18, 2022

Show notes

Today we flip the script! Rebecca is interviewed by Paige, a college student who asked to interview her for her English assignment. She was told to interview someone about a potential dream job for her. Paige is thinking about going into the field of social work. She had a lot of great questions and we think you will really enjoy the questions she asks!

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Paige Conti about Rebecca’s career in Social Work.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

How Rebecca got her start, and what her training entailed.
Rebecca has been in social work for 20+ years, what does the future hold?
What is a typical work week like for Rebecca as a podcaster and blogger?
How do you handle the intense emotional load that can come with being a social worker when working in the field?
The role of writing in everything that Rebecca does.
The influence of social media and technology.
Rebecca’s favorite book.
Is there anything Rebecca would change about the first book that she published?
The journey of a recovering perfectionist! Embracing “good enough.”
The balance of being open to her audience about her life, while protecting her children’s privacy.
Rebecca’s advice to anyone looking to pursue a career in social work.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 193: Self Compassion with The Greene Family Nov 16, 2022

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: Self-Compassion

What is self-compassion?
We often have more compassion for others than for ourselves. Why is this?
Why are we so critical of ourselves?
What are some things we allow to fuel our self-criticism?
Fortunately, with age, we grow wiser and start to be less critical of ourselves.
Remember to look for internal validation!
It is OK to feel your feelings, just remember to not get lost in them.
Give yourself grace for your mistakes. Obsessing over them does not help.
Self-compassion takes daily management.
Self-care and mindfulness are part of self-compassion.
You are as deserving of love and compassion from yourself as anyone else.

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Episode 192: Sex Talk w/ Dr. Jenn Nov 11, 2022

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Dr. Jenn received her PhD in Sociology, specializing in gender role socialization, sexuality, and marriage. She integrates this macro-level lens for understanding human patterns and behavior into her 15-year private practice as a mindful intimacy coach and executive relationship coach. And all of this informs her speaking around the world on mindful intimacy, sexual consent, effective communication, healthy relationships, body image, erotic play, and women’s empowerment.

She has presented two TEDx Talks, is a writer on sex and relationships,and a recurring intimacy expert on the San Diego morning news. Dr. Jenn is also an active philanthropist with Women Give San Diego and the Compassion It nonprofit, was the founder of World Sexual Health Day--San Diego, and was on the executive team for Sex Positive San Diego. Her In the Den with Dr. Jenn educational video series has 1.7 million hits on YouTube, and she is a sex expert in the masturbation documentary, called Sticky: A (Self) Love Story.

Dr. Jenn has collaborated on projects with Planned Parenthood, the Global YPO Spouse/Partner Network, Erica Lust films, and Dr. Ruth’s Sex for Dummies book. She has been interviewed by publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, Cosmo, The Sunday Times (London), Oprah Daily, Men’s Health, Playboy, Marie Claire, Madame Figaro (France), and Shape. She has spoken at Stanford, Syracuse, University of South Carolina, Miami University of Ohio, Lehigh University, UC San Diego, Arkansas Tech, Sharp Hospital, Rancho La Puerta, YPOs, EOs, and many more schools and organizations.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus about achieving healthy sexual empowerment for women.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Dr. Jenn’s passion for creating safe spaces for others to be vulnerable and feel comfortable in their bodies.
Empowerment means the freedom to make better choices for ourselves.
Normalizing speaking up for yourself if you are unsatisfied in your intimate relationship.
Defining “sex positive” to create a healthy sexuality.
Releasing shame around sexuality.
How past emotional trauma, or present upsets can physically manifest inside you.
How do you effect lasting change in habits?

Connect with Dr. Jenn:

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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Episode 191: Setting Boundaries Nov 09, 2022

Show notes

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: Setting Boundaries

Different types of women and how they set boundaries
The importance of having healthy physical and emotional boundaries
Teaching our kids to have boundaries around their bodies
Learning to be safe and say “no” is a foundational tool
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.
Learning to express our feelings with truth, but in a way that doesn’t make others uncomfortable.
Time is precious- set time boundaries! Say no to the things you don’t want to do.
Financial boundaries- what is your comfort level on spending without consulting your spouse- is there limit before you need to involve your spouse?
Work boundaries- do you have specific open-door times?
How do you practice your boundaries? Start with knowing what you want.
Where is the line between your comfort zone and your absolute boundary? When is it ok to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
The “NO”vember challenge!
Being assertive is not necessarily impolite
You are worth having personal boundaries!

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Episode 190: Pediatric Mental Health with Yoga! Nov 04, 2022

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Ryanne Mellick has over 10 years of experience working alongside children, adults, and families to support their individual mental health needs. As a certified yoga instructor, with specialty certification in pediatric mental health yoga, she strives to provide an integrative approach that is person-centered. Through a trauma-informed lens, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy paired with integrative and mindfulness-based practices with her clients and families to ensure an individual and collaborative approach. Her years of experience in various mental health settings have provided her with a great deal of knowledge, training, and expertise that she brings to her work.

Ryanne currently works with children, adolescents, adults, and families in therapy. One of her greatest passions is helping children understand their emotions, feelings, and behaviors. As part of this, she welcomes the chance to walk alongside parents as they navigate their parenting journey. Her goal for her care is to provide a space that is welcoming and therapeutic for all clients and families.

Ryanne’s areas of interest include Anxiety, Depression, Behavior Dysregulation, Attentional and Impulsivity issues, and Parenting concerns. Ryanne is a pre-licensed therapist in the process of obtaining her license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Ryanne Mellick about skills we can teach our children to help regulate emotions and learn to regain or develop social and emotional skills.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Lagging social and emotional skills in our kids, post-pandemic. Behavior issues are on the rise.
We all need to learn how to physically be in the presence of other people after being isolated for so long.
Tackling issues by targeting the most problematic and creating a specialized approach to helping them manage their emotions.
Remembering that kids do not have the same skill set as adults when interacting with others and coming up against a challenge. Help them to verbalize what is going on in their minds and with how they are feeling.
Yoga as part of an integrative approach to helping kids regulate their emotions.
Breathwork is a skill anyone can, and should use to help us calm down and reset.
Journaling, calming music, or movement can be very effective to calm agitation.
Tips for calming racing thoughts.
Remembering that all these coping skills are ones that adults can use, too!
Working from home has affected many adults with their own social skills and interaction.
Remember getting back to what was normal before the pandemic will be uncomfortable at first. Many things start with discomfort, but great things come out of seeing it through.

Links Mentioned:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/poppyandjadetherapycollective/

Connect with Ryanne:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ryanne-t-mellick-savage-mn/967730

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 189: A Letter To My Kids Nov 02, 2022

Show notes

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: A Letter To My Kids

We are all familiar with the teenage eye-roll when interacting with our kids and trying to engage them in conversation.

Have you ever considered writing a letter to your kid? The power of the written word is a very special way to let your kids know how you feel about them.
Do you know what lessons and skills you want to teach your kids?
Establishing a good relationship of communication is important. How do you do it?
Make sure your children know it is ok to make mistakes.
Leave the option open to call you if they find themselves in a dangerous situation, or if they have made a bad choice.
Help your kids think about what they are looking for in a partner, when they are ready to start dating.
What do we say when having “the talk” with our kids, to convey what we need to, without creating a situation where they are afraid to come to you if they need to talk.
Establishing unconditional love with you kids. Do they know that you love them no matter what?
Teach your kid good coping skills, and set a good example by showing how you solve problems.
Feelings are meant to be felt. Help them to know how to feel and manage their feelings.
Let your kids know to surround themselves with friends who lift them up, rather than pull them down.
Teach your kids to always be aware and safe!
Teach your children to master their thoughts and actions.

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Episode 188: Supporting Families of Children with a Medical Condition Oct 28, 2022

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Ronda Thorington is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing mental health treatment to children, families, and adults in various roles and settings. She began her career providing case management services to families impacted by HIV/AIDS in Baltimore, Maryland. After returning to her home state of Connecticut she spent several years working as a clinical therapist in a residential treatment facility for youth and then expanded her role to include that of clinical director of the facility’s crisis stabilization program. She currently runs a private practice in northern Connecticut which specializes in the treatment of children and families. Her passion is working with families impacted by life-changing medical diagnoses.

Her most important and fulfilling role is that of a wife and a mom to three beautiful children (now all teenagers) that provide her with endless laughs, a few gray hairs, and with whom life is never dull.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Ronda Thorington about how families can cope with and manage life with a child who has a life-altering medical condition, ad learn to live a new normal with meaning and joy.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The difference between therapy and coaching.
Life-changing medical diagnoses create challenges that have few avenues for support in the coaching realm. Parents need help getting out of crisis mode and into living.
Medical diagnoses can absolutely disrupt your life as a family. Finding a way to work around it and find your new normal requires some creativity and support.
For those who have newly diagnosed children, remember to take a breath, absorb the knowledge of what is happening and THEN create a plan forward. Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions you feel.
How to become an advocate for your child, so they have all the options and solutions that they are entitled to.
Advocacy means taking charge, understanding your child’s rights, and what your child needs, medically. Don’t be afraid to push and to speak up.
The parent is the most valuable expert in their child’s treatment. Having this awareness will add confidence in your ability to advocate for your child.
If you are feeling intimidated or unprepared, bring an advocate along with you to help.
Approach the school as a partnership, rather than in an adversarial way. Let them know how you can work together and what they can do to have an impact.
Research your support connections and get involved. Ask your specialists about support groups.
Feeling overwhelmed and unbuoyed is normal. Coaching can help focus you.
How parents can work with employers to accommodate their new family needs and time allocation.
Don’t be afraid to utilize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Even if it is for hours at a time.
Children who have a life-altering medical condition can feel very isolated in their experience. How can you help them to cope and to normalize their reality.
It is very normal for a child to feel angry at their illness.
How to help kids live their lives in their new normal. How do they navigate their social interactions? How do they navigate activities and school?

Links Mentioned:

Register for Ronda’s Workshop, Your Child Has a Life-Changing Medical Condition… Now What? on November 17th, 2022:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-child-was-diagnosed-with-a-life-changing-medical-conditionnow-what-tickets-441934486947?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Connect with Ronda:

Website https://www.rtparentcoach.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtparentcoach/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rtparentcoach

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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Episode 187: Helping Children Deal With Social Stress Oct 26, 2022

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: Helping Children Deal With Social Stress

The most important thing you can do to help your kid get through social stress is to be a safe and comforting place to come home to.
Push your child to join a group or sport or club at school.
There will always be social stress and conflict, no matter how many friends they have.
Some groups of friends are inclusive and some are exclusive. Your child needs to decide what kind of group they want to join.
If your child is in groups and has friends, but you still see issues, look at their social skills.
Model behavior of how to interact and be inclusive when engaging with others.
Social skills start in infancy, and go all the way through adulthood. Social skills include in-person interaction, online, and on the phone. Make sure kids know proper etiquette.
Build confidence in your child by helping them create a good story about themselves that they say to themselves and believe.
Dealing with conflicts will help them to develop problem solving skills.
Don’t project your needs and experiences on your children.
Help your kids to diversify types of friends and where they come from in their daily lives.
Don’t assume that your child is being inclusive or included. Ask questions.
Try to be in tune with how their friends interact with your kids.

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Episode 186: Saying Goodbye to Soccer Oct 21, 2022

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: Saying Goodbye to Soccer

What do you do when an activity that once brought your child so much joy no longer does?
What do you do when you, as a parent, are highly invested in your child’s activities and they no longer want to do it?
It is difficult to learn to let go of the picture you had in your head, and the direction you thought your child was heading, when they no longer want to do the activity they have been doing for so long.
It is ok to sit with the information for a day or two before taking steps to make the change.
Be excited when your child wants to try a lot of different activities! Just because you are good at something does not mean you are passionate about it.
How you can approach the “what do you want to do when you grow up” conversation.
Remember to check in with your child often and gauge where they are in enjoyment of what they are participating. Ask if there are things they are interested in trying.
Remember that change and new challenges are good for personal growth.
Seeing your child be excited and passionate about something will make you feel great.
Help your child to make decisions that make them happy, rather than simply to please someone else.

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5

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Episode 185: You Are Succeeding Oct 14, 2022

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: You Are Succeeding

When given a compliment, women often reply with “I’m trying” instead of a simple “thank you” Why?
How you view yourself and your efforts are often at a conflict with what others see.
Women are often overly modest when it comes to feeling accomplished.
We need to shift from deflecting comments to accepting them with grace.
Change “I try” to “I AM” or “I DO”
Success is not always some big, end point or destination. Success is little, things all day long.
What is the definition of a “Good Mother?” What is the definition of a “Good Enough Mother?

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting

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