This episode is a grounding reminder that success doesn’t mean much without presence. William M. Donnellan shares what it really takes to raise connected kids, build community, and stay rooted in family values in a screen-saturated world.

What You’ll Hear:

Why presence is the most powerful gift you can give your family

How to set healthy screen boundaries without losing trust or connection

The role family values and culture play in raising grounded kids

Why community-driven businesses create deeper belonging and loyalty

How mentorship and surrounding yourself with good people shape success

Why the small, everyday moments often matter more than the big milestones

Willie reflects on the realization that the moments he once rushed past were the ones shaping his children the most. Understanding that childhood passes in an instant changed everything, how he set boundaries with work, how he approached screen time, and how intentionally he chose to be present. That shift became the foundation for both his family life and the community-centered businesses he’s built.

Resources Mentioned

Book: Good to Great: Jim Collins

Featured Guest:

William M. Donnellan is a values-led entrepreneur and community builder who believes family, culture, and presence are the foundation of real success. Through his Irish pubs and mentorship, he creates spaces where people feel connected, supported, and at home, in business and in life.

Follow William:

https://www.donnellansirishpub.com/

https://www.irlgroup.ca/hospitality

https://www.instagram.com/donnellansirishpub/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-m-donnellan-5627b918a

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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This episode is a grounded, honest look at what it means to parent with intention in a screen-saturated world. Pilar MacKay-Smith shares how small, everyday choices  rooted in communication, creativity, and connection quietly shape our children’s confidence, values, and sense of self.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why screen time isn’t the real issue — and what matters more
• How open conversation builds trust in a digital-first world
• The subtle ways childhood memories shape how we parent today
• How small, intentional decisions quietly change a child’s future
• Teaching kids that purpose and intent matter more than likes
• How creativity helps families stay connected beyond screens

Pilar’s personal breakthrough moment (it’ll give you chills)

The moment that changed how Pilar MacKay-Smith parents in the digital age came when she realized that trying to control screens was costing her connection.

She noticed that the more energy she spent managing devices and setting rules, the less space there was for real conversation. When she shifted her focus from control to curiosity asking questions, listening without fixing, and creating safety instead of surveillance her children opened up. That’s when she saw that trust, intention, and communication shape behaviour far more than screen limits ever could.

It was a small shift in approach but it changed everything.

Featured Guest: Pilar MacKay-Smith

Pilar MacKay-Smith is a soul-led parent, creative, and guide who helps families navigate the digital age with intention, connection, and heart. Her work blends open communication, creativity, and lived experience—supporting parents in raising thoughtful, confident children beyond screens and social pressure.

Follow Pilar: https://www.instagram.com/planetpili

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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This episode is an eye-opening look at how everyday household products affect our health and our kids more than we realize. Theresa Thomas shares her journey through chemical sensitivity and the simple shifts every family can make to create a cleaner, calmer, healthier home.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why “fragrance-free” isn’t a trend  it’s a parenting mindset that protects your family’s long-term health.
• The hidden toxins most people miss in laundry products, cleaners, and personal care items and simple, affordable swaps that make a big difference.
• How trusting your intuition about your body and your kids can be more powerful than any label, marketing claim, or professional opinion.

Theresa’s personal breakthrough moment (it’ll give you chills)

Theresa’s breakthrough came when a doctor dismissed her symptoms, but a simple switch to fragrance-free living changed everything. That’s when she understood: trust your body first.

Featured Guest: Theresa Thomas 

Theresa Thomas is an environmental health advocate who helps families reduce hidden toxins in their everyday lives. Her work blends lived experience, practical education, and simple, realistic product swaps that support cleaner homes and healthier kids.

Author Speaker Coach Consultant

From Toxic to Green Consulting

Upcoming Book: From Toxic to Green: The New Parenting 

Guide to Maximum Family Health

Connect with Theresa:

Contact: [email protected]

Web-site: https://fromtoxictogreen.com

FB Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/Theresa.Thomas.From.Toxic.to.Green

FB Group - Going Green Together:  www.facebook.com/groups/goinggreentogether/

FB Profile: https://www.facebook.com/theresathomas.ca

IG: https://instagram.com/going_green_together

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-thomas-from-toxic-to-green/

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

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his episode is a heartfelt reminder that connection—not perfection—is what protects and strengthens our kids. Susan Caso shares the practical shifts and everyday moments that transform the parent-teen relationship, especially in a digital world full of noise and distraction.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why connection not correction is the true currency of parenting: How everyday micro-moments shape trust, belonging, and lifelong closeness with your teen.
• The hidden ways digital culture is reshaping our family relationships: And how to create boundaries that strengthen not strain the parent-child bond.
• How emotional transparency becomes an invitation not a risk: Why showing your humanity helps your teen open up, soften, and trust you more deeply.
• The subtle shifts that transform “power struggles” into partnership: Moving from the parent role into the mom-dad role that creates safety, influence, and connection.
• Why modelling matters more than anything you say: How your behaviour becomes the blueprint your children follow especially in the teenage years.

Susan shares the moment she realized that connection—not control—was the most transformative force in parenting. It happened during a vulnerable conversation with one of her teens, when she saw firsthand how emotional transparency opened a door that rules, lectures, and perfectly chosen words never could.

Resources Mentioned :

Author- The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble).

Featured Guest: Susan Caso

Susan Caso is a therapist, author, and heart-led guide who helps parents and teens build lifelong relationships rooted in trust, belonging, and emotional connection. For more than two decades, she has supported families through some of their most tender moments, offering tools, compassion, and clarity in a world shaped by digital influence and constant change. Her work empowers parents to lead with presence rather than perfection, and to nurture the everyday moments that matter most.

Connect with Susan:

Website: https://susancaso.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan.caso

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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This episode is a heartfelt reminder of what kids gain when we step back from screens and step into connection. Cora and Jim Ligori share the timeless lessons camp life teaches about resilience, responsibility, and raising grounded, confident young people.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why real-life experiences, not screens,  build the strongest, most resilient kids.
• How community, chores, and shared responsibility shape character and confidence.
• The childhood moments that quietly become the foundation for adult courage and purpose.
• How listening to your kids, instead of fixing everything,  creates deeper trust and connection.
• Why giving children freedom, challenge, and independence prepares them for the real world.
• The transformational magic of camp life: unplugging, belonging, and rediscovering what kids are capable of.

Cora and Jim share the unforgettable moment when a struggling camper found his confidence,  a turning point that reminded them why challenge, community, and compassion can transform a young person’s entire life.

Resources Mentioned

https://shop.campfireplayer.com/

Author Johnathan Haight: https://us.yotoplay.com/

Featured Guest: Jim and Cora Ligori

Jim and Cora Ligori lead Teton Valley Ranch Camp (TVRC) in Wyoming, a place woven into the fabric of both their lives.

Jim, a Jackson Hole native and former TVRC camper himself, now serves as Executive Director, dedicating his career to helping young people build grit, resilience, and confidence through unplugged wilderness adventure.

Cora, the Camp Director, fell in love with summer camp as a teenager in the foothills of North Carolina, where she started washing dishes in the camp kitchen at 13. Her lifelong passion for camp life eventually led her west, where she now brings heart, leadership, and deep community-building to TVRC.

Together, they steward one of Wyoming’s most iconic summer camps, raising their three adventurous children and creating a space where kids can step away from screens, step into nature, and discover who they are.

Follow Cora & Jim:

Website: https://www.tvrcamp.org/

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tvrcamp/#

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TVRCamp

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/teton-valley-ranch-camp

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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This episode matters right now because our kids are struggling to be seen in a world that constantly tells them who to be. Will Dobud challenges us to pause, listen, and rediscover the power of human connection, one conversation, one moment, one adventure at a time.

Will opens up about the life-changing realization that kids don’t heal through control,  they heal through connection. It’s the kind of insight that shifts everything you thought you knew about parenting, education, and love.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why your presence and voice are the most magnetic tools you have — in parenting, teaching, and leadership.
• How invisible wounds and early conditioning shape the way we show up — and how awareness can break the cycle.
• The surprising truth about labels and diagnoses — and what kids really need to feel seen, safe, and supported.
• How outdoor and experiential learning rekindles curiosity, confidence, and authentic connection.
• Ways to turn your own story and struggles into medicine — for your children, students, or community.
• Why reclaiming real conversations may be the most powerful act of love and leadership in the digital age.

Featured Guest: Will Dobud

Will Dobud is a therapist, educator, and author of Kids These Days who helps families and educators reconnect with what truly matters — trust, presence, and purpose. Through his work in experiential and outdoor education, Will guides others to see beyond labels and rediscover the power of authentic connection.

Follow Will:

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WillDobud

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-dobud-5209ab74/

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

Co-Author of Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy: Co-Adventuring for Change

Available here

Co-Editor of Outdoor Therapies: An Introduction to Practices, Possibilities, and Critical Perspectives

Available here

New Book | Kids These Days  Preorder Today

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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Parenting in the digital age isn’t about control, it’s about connection. Sherry Smothermon-Short shares how Scouting and real-world adventures build independence, creativity, and communication in kids who are ready to thrive beyond the screen.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Scouting helps kids build independence, creativity, and confidence that last a lifetime
• Why open communication is the key to raising grounded, self-aware kids in a digital era
• How to guide (not rescue) your children as they navigate responsibility and risk
• The simple truth that people are inherently good, and how that belief can reshape how we parent
• How involvement, curiosity, and trust create a foundation for real connection between parents and kids

Sherry’s Breakthrough Moment (it’ll give you chills)

Somewhere between a solo trip across the world and a quiet moment at a campsite, Sherry realized something profound … independence isn’t about doing it all alone; it’s about trusting yourself enough to try.

That awareness changed everything, in how she parented, how she led, and how she encouraged others to show up with courage and curiosity. It’s the moment she stopped protecting her kids from every stumble and started celebrating their strength to stand back up.

Resources Mentioned

https://printablesandmoreclub.com/

Featured Guest: Sherry Smothermon-Short

Sherry Smothermon-Short is a writer, parent, and lifelong Scout leader who helps families raise confident, curious, and compassionate kids in a fast-changing world. As the founder of Cub Scout Ideas, she’s inspired countless families to explore the outdoors, discover new skills, and connect through meaningful Scouting experiences. She also leads the Printables and More Club, a creative community that helps bloggers and entrepreneurs build thriving businesses with printable digital products.

With more than a decade of experience balancing family life, business, and creativity, Sherry brings a grounded wisdom to everything she does. Her work reminds us that independence and connection can coexist — and that growth often comes from letting go, leaning in, and learning along the way.

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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This episode is a powerful reminder that silence has a cost, in our homes, our workplaces, and our hearts. Elizabeth Bennett shares how courageous communication can heal disconnection, rebuild trust, and transform the way we lead, parent, and relate to one another.

Episode Takeaways

• Why silence in families and organizations costs more than we realize, and how to break the pattern with courage and curiosity.
• How to turn conflict into connection through open, emotionally intelligent communication.
• The simple shift that transforms judgment into understanding, and creates space for real growth.
• Why creating safety to speak and listen is the foundation of trust at home and at work.

Elizabeth’s breakthrough came the day she understood that silence isn’t peace,  it’s distance. That insight changed the way she led, taught, and parented. From that moment forward, she’s been devoted to helping others replace silence with truth, fear with courage, and disconnection with understanding.

Featured Guest: Elizabeth Bennett

Elizabeth Bennett is an author, speaker, and the Founder of Courageous Network Inc., where she helps leaders, parents, and educators turn communication challenges into opportunities for connection and growth. With over 35 years in education, Elizabeth’s work — including her book Courageous Conversations: A Guide for Parents to Understand and Connect with Their Teens — empowers others to speak with honesty, listen with empathy, and use words that heal, not hurt.

Follow Elizabeth:

Website:  https://www.courageousnetwork.com

Email: elizabeth@courageousnetwork.com

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.bennett.3158/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-bennett-942a862b/

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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If parenting teens sometimes feels messy and overwhelming, you’re not alone. Joni Woods opens up about the challenges of raising kids in a screen-saturated world and the leadership strategies that helped her build trust, set healthy boundaries, and model resilience. This episode is an invitation to let go of guilt, embrace growth, and create a family culture that thrives.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Joni went from over-monitoring and power struggles to building real trust with her teens
• Leadership tools — like one-on-one check-ins and no-blame “family retros” — that bring more calm and connection at home
• Why letting your kids see you struggle can teach resilience better than any lecture
• How to set boundaries without turning every conversation into a battle
• Small weekly rituals that keep school, sports, and screen time from taking over family life

Joni Woods realized that controlling her teens was only pushing them away and what they truly needed was her trust, her vulnerability, and her willingness to grow alongside them. That shift cracked something open, transforming power struggles into connection and reshaping her family’s future.

Featured Guest: Joni Woods

Joni Woods is a heart-led parent and leadership coach who helps busy, modern families move from power struggles to trust, teamwork, and deeper connection. Her work blends leadership strategies, honest storytelling, and practical tools from both business and parenting, inspiring families to thrive in today’s digital world.

Follow Joni:

Joniwoods.com

Journeylifecoaching.life

www.instagram.com/authorjoniwoods

Book link HERE

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

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In a world of endless screens and quick clicks, Carolyn Tuckwell invites us back to what truly shapes young lives, trust, patience, and meaningful connection. Her insights will help parents and leaders raise resilient, seen, and supported kids.

What You’ll Hear:

• How to stay curious and patient when your teen pushes buttons or shuts down
• Simple ways to create safe spaces so kids feel seen, heard, and valued
• What informed consent really means for social media and why it matters for your family
• How to set clear boundaries without losing trust or sparking endless conflict
• Why real connection beats any algorithm when it comes to raising resilient kids
• How measuring what matters can help you see the real impact you’re making as a parent

Goosebumps happened when Carolyn shares the instant she understood that safe spaces aren’t about buildings or rules — they’re about trust, patience, and showing up.

Featured Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell

Carolyn Tuckwell is a purpose-driven leader who helps communities nurture safe, empowering spaces where young people can thrive. Her work blends decades of youth development leadership, policy advocacy, and impact measurement — and has been recognized nationally with honours such as the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the BGC Canada Visionary Award.

Follow Carolyn Tuckwell:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-tuckwell-28451949/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsageorgelife
• https://x.com/carolynbgc

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/

Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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