Parenting and Personalities

Is your Christmas full of festive chaos, quiet introspection, or heartfelt traditions?

Kate explores how our MBTI personality types shape the way we celebrate the holidays.

From extroverted party planners to introverted peace-seekers, and from intuitive gift givers to sensing traditionalists, Kate offers thoughtful advice to create balance and joy for everyone.

Featuring heartwarming stories of Christmas traditions from special guests, this episode is a festive blend of personality insights and family nostalgia.

Listen For:

06:42 – Steph Noon: Generations united by “The Night Before Christmas”

09:22 – Intuitives vs. Sensing: Gift-giving styles

15:18 – Sheryl Kent: Swedish gingerbread cookies and sentimental mandarins

21:33 – Jeanine Mouchawar: Merging Jewish and Christmas traditions

Guest: Nick Fuller

How can families truly transform their eating habits for the better?

Dr Nick Fuller, a leading expert on obesity and the bestselling author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, explores practical, science-backed strategies for overcoming food fussiness, breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, and creating healthier mealtime habits.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone passionate about nutrition, this episode offers actionable tips to improve your family’s health while promoting stronger relationships at the dinner table.

Listen For:

03:11 – Why yo-yo dieting happens and how to break the cycle

11:26 – The real reasons behind food fussiness in kids

15:09 – Mealtime battles: How to make family dinners enjoyable again

20:02 – Role modeling: Why what you eat impacts what your kids eat

Guest: Nick Fuller

How do modern parenting ideals and evolving grandparent roles intertwine in today’s world?

Kate links up with a mother and her daughter to look at the challenges and joys of parenting and grandparenting.

They explore balancing old-school values with contemporary techniques, managing emotional moments with children, and the delicate art of maintaining strong family communication.

From screen time debates to how grandparents and parents collaborate on childcare, this episode highlights the importance of flexibility, empathy, and mutual respect.

Listen For:

02:30 - Modern vs. Traditional Parenting: Striking the Balance

10:25 - Accepting Imperfections in Parenting

19:53 - The Power of Flexibility and Adaptability in Parenting

22:00 - Grandparents as Partners: Communication is Key

Guest: Stephanie Noon

From discipline to communication. Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood shapes the way you parent today?

Steph Noon, an experienced life coach and trauma specialist, and her daughter Kate Thorn, a busy mom join Kate.

Together, they discuss the evolution of parenting styles across generations, the challenges of modern-day information overload, and the wisdom gained from blending tradition with cutting-edge psychological insights.

Listen For:

09:22 - The Impact of Being Seen and Loved as a Child

16:06 - Parenting in the Age of Apps and Overwhelm

24:52 - Teaching Emotional Resilience from an Early Age

27:43 - Why Steph and Kate Say “Delete the Apps”

Guest: Stephanie Noon

Are you tired of living with your adult kids? The phenomenon of adult children living at home with their parents has become increasingly common, leaving many to wonder: is this the new normal?

Kate looks at the realities of adults living with their parents, whether due to economic challenges or shifting cultural norms.

Joined by life coach Jeanine Mouchawar, they discuss how to navigate this complex dynamic with grace and mutual respect.

From reshaping communication styles to setting boundaries and fostering independence, this episode is packed with practical advice for parents and adult children.

Listen For:

07:06 – Parental expectations vs. economic realities

13:56 – Resetting boundaries

17:51 – Avoiding conflicts: Top communication strategies

22:32 – Sitting in the hole: How to truly support your child

Guest: Jeanine Mouchawar