The Only Advice You Need

"Our kids are carrying their own baggage. If we give them ours too, the journey becomes even harder." Puberty today starts earlier, lasts longer, and happens with a phone in hand. In this episode, bestselling author and This Is So Awkward podcast host Vanessa Kroll Bennett shares how to support kids through all the weirdnes - from early blooming to group chats, from body changes to porn exposure. You’ll learn: What to say (and not say) to your tween or teenWhy it’s OK if conversations are sho...

“Whether you realize it or not, you already have a brand. Your digital footprint is shaping how the world sees you, and if you’re not in control, someone else will be.” Your digital footprint is already shaping your future, whether you like it or not. In this eye-opening episode, Stephanie Humphrey exposes the hidden risks behind every careless post, awkward handshake, and overlooked message that can quietly damage a young person’s reputation for years to come. She pulls no punches about the ...

"People think taking care of themselves is selfish, but it's actually your gift to the world. We have a responsibility to bring the very best of ourselves to the people around us." Executive coach and author, Madelaine Weiss, talks to Dr. Lipkin about the power of "good company" - not just in the people we surround ourselves with, but in the thoughts we allow to stay in our minds. Madelaine shares practical tools for emotional regulation that both adults and children can use, incl...

"Money is the number one stressor in most American adults' lives, and when we reframe it the way we just described, we are literally rewiring our brain." We’re joined by Nick Ashburn, an expert on financial wellbeing, to explore how parents can reframe their relationship with money and shift focus from material gifts to meaningful experiences. Nick walks us through the PERMA framework of wellbeing and shares how it can guide both family dynamics and financial decision-making. ...

"You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to be the person your child can fall apart with and still feel safe." Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, pediatrician and resilience expert, shares how parents can foster emotional strength, confidence, and well-being in their children—without trying to shield them from every challenge. In this episode, Dr. Ginsburg introduces the concept of "lighthouse parenting": being a stable, guiding presence who offers safety, support, and trust while letting ch...