Cathy and Todd discuss the wisdom of anxiety and why it’s a messaging system that reminds us to stay curious about ourselves and our loved ones. They process the difference between relieving and numbing anxiety, and how “healing” anxiety can involve getting to the core of our unconscious concerns and worries.

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Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys

Cathy and Todd talk with Sarah Edmonson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames from the A Little Bit Culty Podcast and HBO’s Documentary The Vow. They discuss how we can recognize cultish influence all around us – in the way we use language and jargon, in our communities and groups, and of course, our politics — none of us are completely immune to it. Those of us who consider ourselves seekers – or those of us who consider ourselves teachers, coaches, or healers – can pay attention to how power can distort, how a certain status, belief or community can make us feel more special than others. As parents we need to talk to our kids about this, how a relationship can initially feel good, but then become abusive, how we can slowly be pulled into something that initially feels cool, but then becomes uncomfortable – and most important, how we can teach our kids to question what doesn’t feel right, ask for help, and build a relationship with them where they know we are available to listen and support. Cathy shares how important Sarah and Nippy have been in her life, and how their decisions and dedication to help others continues to be inspiring.

A Little Bit Culty Podcast

Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life – by Sarah Edmundson

HBO’s The Vow Documentary

HBO’s The Vow, Part Two

#IGOTOUT

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism – Amanda Montell

Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships – Janja Lalich & Madeleine Tobias 

Cult Expert Steven Hassan’s Freedom of Mind Resource Center

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Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys

Todd and Cathy discuss Loretta Ross’ 2021 TED Talk titled Don’t Call People Out, Call Them In, about how the most effective activism begins with conversation, connection, and curiosity. They discuss how this applies to partnership and parenting, and how reactiveness and righteousness can get in the way of growth and change.

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3:30 Missouri spanking school policies

10:14 Zen Parenting Moment “Right Now, Today”

13:35 Loretta Ross Ted Talk

45:20 The parenting/relationship spin

59:35 Avid Co./Team Zen/Todd Adams Coaching

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Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys

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September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Cathy and Todd discuss several conversations that were prompted by the We Can Do Hard Things podcast titled “Why are there no pictures of us?!?!”. They share how they communicate through nuanced and challenging conversations, and how to speak up while also respecting your partner’s perspective. They offer examples of difficult discussions and what lives underneath the discomfort.

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Zen Parenting Moment “Back to School”

Avid Co./Team Zen/Todd Adams Coaching

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Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys

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Do you “Lose Yourself” in family pictures (and Todd’s hangover stories)

Why Are There No Pictures of Us?  We Can Do Hard Things Podcast

September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Todd and Cathy discuss the grief and joy of back to school, and why they are memorable moments in time. Todd helps Cathy process through why this time of year is especially hard, and they discuss all the personas and running tapes that live inside of us and want to be heard. They also discuss why it’s important to be gentle with ourselves and how doing our “best” can mean something different every day.

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7:55 Cameo

13:05 Scottland & Periods

17:07 Zen Parenting Moment “Back to School”

35:24 Gentle

46:23 “Get Back to School Cathy”

1:01:10 Avid Co./Team Zen/Todd Adams Coaching

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Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys

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September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Todd and Cathy discuss why it’s important for dads to practice feeling so their kids come to them with their pain and big emotions. They discuss why dads think moms are just “better” at feeling, and how kids can develop a trusted relationship, regardless of gender, if they feel seen and heard. They also discuss the importance of integrity and how we can use baseball stats to better understand our parenting.

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7:38 Team Zen

8:22 Integrity

12:46 Ted Williams

17:36 Humans don’t mind hardship quote

20:11 Jayson Gaddis post on men feeling

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September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Cathy and Todd discuss Adam Grant’s research around why humans are fascinating, especially when it comes to parenting and partnership. They also discuss why optimism is essential and the beer-drinking games people play.

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September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Cathy and Todd discuss how to “practice” peace through embracing our anger and how gender can play a role in how we experience anger. They also discuss how they differ in their driving choices and how making decisions that make you feel peaceful are the best approach.

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September 17th NAMI WALKS YOUR WAY CHICAGO WITH MENLIVING AND ZEN PARENTING RADIO

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Todd and Cathy talked with Dr. Dan Peters, psychologist, author, and host of the Parent Footprint Podcast. They discussed the difference between anxiety, fear, and worry, how to identify “paper” tigers, and how to talk to our kids about real world threats and safety.

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Dr. Dan’s podcast “Parent Footprint” interview with Cathy Cassani Adams

Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)

The Best of Taylor Swift

Cathy and Todd discuss the truth about suffering (or life is suffering) which is #1 of The Four Noble Truths. They discuss how this truth is so easily misinterpreted and how it actually offers deep wisdom and relief. They use several analogies and metaphors to make their point (some better than others…) and recognize the resilience and hope that lives at the heart of our experiences.

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MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements

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This week’s sponsor(s):

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