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What’s Really Happening to Our Boys? The 6 Factors with Dr. Leonard Sax

2026-11-0401:01:01

Send us Fan Mail Is your son smart and capable, but he just doesn’t seem to care? Maybe he’s glued to his games, checked out at school, or you have a nagging feeling something online is pulling him away. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. This week I sit down with family physician and psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax to talk about the brand-new edition of his book, Boys Adrift: The Six Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men. He walks us t...

Stop Trying: How “I’ll Try” Keeps Moms Stuck with Carla Ondrasik

2026-03-0301:03:48

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a mom who feels like you’re always trying—trying to be more patient, more present, more organized—and yet still end most days feeling like you’re falling short, this episode is for you. Today on the show, I’m joined by Carla Ondrasik — a former music executive who helped launch hits like “Genie in a Bottle” for Christina Aguilera, worked with icons like Barbra Streisand and NSYNC, and even discovered the songwriter who would later become her husband, John Ondr...

Helping Neurodivergent Teens Find Connection and Belonging with Jamie Pastrano, creator of Synchrony

2026-02-0340:21

Send us Fan Mail If you’re parenting a neurodivergent teen and find yourself quietly wondering about their future friendships, independence, or sense of belonging—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Jamie Pastrano, a licensed social worker, autism advocate, and the co-founder of Synchrony, a groundbreaking social app that officially launched in January 2026. Jamie’s journey began as a mom raising her son Jesse, who is autistic. Like so many parents of neurodivergen...

Walking With Your Anxious Teen (Even When You’re Scared Too) with author Amber Lia

2026-01-2748:57

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a mom lying awake at night, worried about your tween or teen’s anxiety… this episode is for you. In this deeply meaningful and hope-filled conversation, I’m joined by Amber Leah, author, speaker, and mom, for an honest heart-to-heart about what it’s really like to walk alongside a child who is struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression. Amber vulnerably shares her family’s story—watching her son Ollie struggle during his preteen and teen years—and the fear, hel...

How to Help Your Tween or Teen Regulate Their Emotions (and Stay Calm Yourself!) with Lisa Danahy

2025-11-1850:30

Send us Fan Mail It’s so easy to lose it when our kids’ emotions are running high. We tell them to “calm down,” and before we know it… we’re yelling too. If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this episode. My special guest, Lisa Danahy, is a certified yoga therapist, educator, and founder of Create Calm. She’s spent more than 35 years helping kids, parents, and teachers learn practical ways to manage big emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and create more calm at home, in classr...

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