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Different Types of Empathy- Podcast #617 Sep 14, 2021

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Todd and Cathy discuss an episode of We Can Do Hard Things and the difference between feeling deeply and feeling cognitively. They discuss how each style has its benefits, and why the blend of both can help us take action and create change.

Women’s Rights are Human Rights- Podcast #616 Sep 07, 2021

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Cathy and Todd discuss the new Texas law that strips women of their privacy, their dignity, and their physical and mental health.

Decluttering Our Parenting Mind- Podcast #615 Aug 31, 2021

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Cathy and Todd discuss how to declutter our parenting minds so we can really be with the child who is in front of us. They discuss how parenting is rollercoaster, how life is a toggle between fear and joy, and how life is not a linear journey like a train, it’s a sailboat ride filled with adventure.

Anxiety, Experienced Podcast # 614 Aug 24, 2021

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Todd & Cathy discuss the difference between saying “I have anxiety” and “I feel anxiety” and the difference between anxiety and fear. They also discuss three different stress responses in kids and how we can better support them when they are feeling overwhelmed.

What Do I Need?- Podcast # 613 Aug 17, 2021

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Cathy & Todd discuss self-betrayal, taking breaks, and how to share our opinion while respecting the inherent dignity of others. They discuss how to keep going when we feel stuck and the pillars we can rely on in the midst of a crisis.

School Transitions Podcast #612 Aug 10, 2021

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Todd and Cathy discuss shifting from summer into school year, and why it can feel anxiety provoking. They also discuss how we can better understand our worry, and how we can help our children find balance this year.

Anxiety to Excitement- Podcast #611 Aug 03, 2021

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Cathy and Todd discuss how similar anxiety and excitement feel, and how we can channel the negative arousal of anxiety into a motivating experience of excitement. They also discuss Simone Biles’ decision to make her mental wellness a priority, and why rejection carries wisdom if we are willing to examine our experiences.

Why Tweens And Teens Are Lonely- Podcast #610 Jul 27, 2021

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Cathy + Todd discuss Dr. John Duffy’s recent CNN article, Your tweens and teens are lonely – and they want your help. They share why our kids may be pretending to be okay when they are not, and how we can stay connected and engaged even when our kids seem to be pulling away.

Practicing Difficult Emotions- Podcast #609 Jul 20, 2021

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Todd and Cathy discuss how to allow for difficult emotions while releasing judgment, shame, or fear about how we are feeling. They also discuss why labeling ourselves can be counterproductive and what it means to feel sparkle and terror.

Highly Sensitive People and the Power of Subtlety- Podcast #608 Jul 13, 2021

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Todd and Cathy discuss the strengths of Highly Sensitive People and how these traits can be understood and utilized to navigate parenting and partnership. They also discuss why the brain can remember every word from an 80’s song but it can can’t come up with a simple word like “mailbox”. Podcast – The Good Life Project – Dr. Elaine Aron

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