This week, The Wall Street Journal declared the death of gentle parenting and the rise of “F*ck Around and Find Out” discipline. One mom proudly threw her teenager, fully clothed, into a pond for spraying her with a water gun. Another claimed, “My kid is tougher than yours.” The internet is eating it up. Gentle parenting is getting dragged. FAFO parenting is trending. And if you’re a parent in 2025? You’re probably wondering:
What actually works?

In this episode, we cut through the noise with the science. You’ll learn:

• What the WSJ article got right - and what it missed

• The truth about authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative parenting

• Why fear-based parenting shuts down your child’s brain

• How to raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids without swinging to extremes

No hot takes. No TikTok drama. Just decades of research turned into real-life parenting you can actually do that builds better behavior and long term resilience.

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What if the thing you’re scared to admit as a mom is the exact thing that could set you free? In this grounding, funny, and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Cameron Rogers--mental health advocate and host of Conversations with Cam--to get real about the parts of motherhood that feel isolating, chaotic, even boring…and why saying them out loud matters more than ever.

You’ll walk away feeling validated, connected, and seen. From how to make real mom friends (even in the suburbs), to letting go of perfection, to embracing the wild duality of “I love my kids and I need a damn break,” this episode is a warm hug and a battle cry all in one.

If you’ve ever felt like you were failing, this one’s for you. You’re not alone - and you’re doing better than you think.

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If you're a parent doing everything for everyone - and still feel like you’re barely holding it together… If you’re exhausted no matter how much sleep you get… If you're doing all the “right” things, but are still snapping, numbing out, or shutting down… You’re not just tired. You’re burnt out.

In this episode, we break down the real reason you feel stuck, and what to do about it. You’ll learn:

• The difference between stress and burnout (and why it’s critical to know it as a parent)
• How to tell if you're stuck in a stress loop that's wrecking your energy, mood, and connection with your kids
• The 6 science-backed tools that will actually help you feel better
• What happens to your body and brain when burnout goes untreated
• The small, daily shifts that will help you recover - without changing your entire life

This is not self-care fluff. This is neuroscience. This is your permission to stop pushing through - and start coming back to life.

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If you’ve ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who’s about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she’s preparing for baby #3, and this time? It’s not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It’s about mental health. Nervous system regulation. Self-advocacy. And building a postpartum setup that actually supports her.

In this raw and radically honest conversation, Kristin and Deena go deep on:

• What Deena learned from two very different birth experiences
• How she’s breaking the fear–tension–pain cycle with science-backed tools
• Why the key to a “good birth” isn’t epidural vs. unmedicated - it’s how you’re treated
• What it looks like to prep your partner and kids to support you after birth
• How to unapologetically ask for what you need - even when it’s uncomfortable

You’ll walk away feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take up space in your birth and postpartum experience - because you deserve to be held, seen, and supported. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being powerful.

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You’re not imagining it: Your kid isn’t listening. But it’s not because they’re defiant. It’s not because you’re a bad parent. And it’s definitely not because you haven’t yelled loud enough. In this episode, we reveal what’s actually going on when your child “doesn’t listen” - and the 5 research-backed strategies that will change everything.

You’ll learn:

• Why kids struggle to process directions (hint: it’s their brain, not bad behavior)
• How giving your child just 8 seconds can increase cooperation by up to 40%
• The common parenting habits that backfire—and what to do instead
• The science of co-regulation, timing, and how to speak so kids actually hear you
• What to say, how to say it, and how to stop yelling (without losing your authority)

This episode is part wake-up call, part emotional gut check, and part masterclass in getting your kid to listen without fear, shame, or bribes. If you’re stuck in the repeat-yell-regret cycle? Press play. There’s a better way - and we’re here to show it to you.

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If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I so triggered by my child’s emotions?” “Why does this feel harder for me than it does for everyone else?” Or “How do I raise emotionally healthy kids… when no one taught me how?” This episode is for you. Kristin and Deena go beneath the surface of parenting and into the work most of us were never taught to do: regulating, repairing, and reparenting yourself while raising your child.

You’ll learn:

• The real reason parenting feels so hard (it’s not you - it’s your nervous system)
• The science behind regulation and how to actually build it in real time
• What generational healing looks and feels like - in messy, everyday moments
• Why grief is a part of parenting when you’re doing it differently than you were parented
• The 4 tools to start breaking cycles, even when you’re overwhelmed

This is the episode that helps you understand yourself. And when you understand yourself, you stop blaming yourself. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be the parent you needed.

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Stop what you’re doing—this episode will change the way you parent forever. Kristin and Deena sit down with the incredible Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist and host of Raising Good Humans, to reveal the ONE parenting thing that really matters (hint: it’s not the perfect lunchbox, perfect summer camp, or perfect anything).

What you’ll walk away with: The top thing that makes or breaks your child’s emotional health. What you can finally stop stressing over. Why your “C+” days are actually good enough. How to parent big feelers, highly sensitive kids, and yourself—with science-backed tools and zero guilt.

This conversation is honest, hilarious, and full of the kind of real talk that makes you breathe easier as a parent.

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I messing this up?”—you need this episode.

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What’s more controversial than politics? Parenting. In this unhinged, unfiltered, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Kristin, Deena, and Tyler go head-to-head on the most hotly debated parenting topics: screen time, co-sleeping, lying to your kids, SAHM vs working mom, and more. It’s hilarious. It’s real. It’s backed by science and sarcasm. And by the end, you’ll feel seen, soothed, and maybe a little sweaty.

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We grew up with food being labeled “good” or “bad.” With sweets treated like gold and guilt baked into every bite. With pressure to finish our plates and shame if we didn’t. We’re breaking that cycle. In this episode, we’re sharing 3 powerful ways we’re helping our kids build a healthy, shame-free relationship with food and their bodies:

Why we don’t hype up sweets (no food gets put on a pedestal)

Why we never force bites or make them earn dessert

Why we don’t call any food “bad,” not even packaged snacks

This isn’t about raising perfect eaters. It’s about raising kids who trust their bodies, enjoy food, and feel good around the table—for life.

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What happens when you go from loving partners… to basically roommates with two screaming babies, no sleep, and zero support?

This week, Deena sits down with her husband for the first time ever on the pod for an honest, raw conversation. Together, they open up about the silent resentments, postpartum breakdowns, missed expectations, therapy breakthroughs, and the rock-bottom moment when Deena said out loud: “I don’t want to do this anymore.”

But this isn’t just a story about almost falling apart—it’s a story about doing the deep, messy, sacred work of coming back together.

You’ll walk away feeling seen and less alone on the invisible labor load and why it breaks so many moms, plus a practical look at how they rebalanced their roles, restructured communication, and rebuilt trust. Oh, and an answer to what everyone has been asking: "How did you get your husband to go to therapy?!" (and how it changed everything).

It's ok if you're in the messy middle of your relationship. If you’re navigating the impossible mix of marriage, identity shifts, and parenting young kids—you’ll feel less alone. You’ll feel seen. You’ll feel hopeful.

And you’ll have the tools to start rewriting your own story.

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