Podcasts about living what you want your kids

Today, we're diving into a complex and nuanced topic—raising daughters in today's world. Joining me for this conversation is Cathy Adams, a longtime friend of the pod, powerhouse in the parenting space, and champion of mindful, connected parenting. Her latest book, which takes center stage in today's discussion, is Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter. With her background as a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, and former child and family therapist—as well as her experience as a mom of three daughters and university professor—Cathy brings a rich, multifaceted perspective to this important topic. In this episode, Cathy and I explore the unique challenges girls face today, from societal pressures and cultural conditioning to navigating a fast-paced, often judgmental world. We discuss the importance of parents addressing their own emotional baggage, being mindful of their reactions, and recognizing how fear can hold us back from having the messy but meaningful conversations our daughters need. Cathy also shares strategies for creating judgment-free spaces where girls feel heard, validated, and supported in becoming their authentic selves.   About Cathy Adams Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, co-hosts the long-running Zen Parenting Radio podcast and founded the Zen Parenting Conference in Chicago. She is the author of Zen Parenting and Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn (both Nautilus Award and International Book Award winners) and her upcoming 2025 release, Restoring Our Girls. Cathy is a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, former elementary school educator, and yoga teacher. She was a blogger for The Huffington Post and a former columnist for Chicago Parent Magazine. She previously worked as a Child and Family Therapist and Clinical Educator at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and now teaches in the Sociology and Criminology Department at Dominican University. She lives outside Chicago with her husband, Todd, and their three daughters.   Things you'll learn How cultural conditioning and societal expectations on girls can impact them (and what we need to know about it) Why parents must address their own emotional baggage to avoid projecting it onto their children How being mindful of our own reactions in the moment will help us communicate more effectively with our children The role fear plays in preventing meaningful conversations which leads to missed connection opportunities The benefits of engaging in messy and imperfect conversations for promoting authenticity How to create a judgment-free space where girls feel heard and validated to support their emotional growth   Resources Zen Parenting website and resources Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter by Cathy Adams Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World by Cathy Adams Zen Parenting 2025 Summit Zen Parenting on Instagram Cathy Adams on Zen Parenting & Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World (Tilt Parenting podcast) Zen Parenting on Facebook Zen Parenting Radio podcast Getting Aligned Through Parenting and Marriage Challenges, with Zen Parenting's Cathy and Todd Adams (Tilt Parenting podcast) Pop Culturing Podcast Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys by Dr. John Duffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Cathy Adams. We're talking about engaging in those hard, honest conversations with our teen girls. Cathy and I dig into the messiness of the teen years. We discuss the importance of focusing on resiliency, not happiness, what is happening to Gen Z girls today, and why we need to appreciate the girls we have.   Guest Description Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, co-hosts the long-running Zen Parenting Radio podcast and founded the Zen Parenting Conference in Chicago. She is the author of Zen Parenting and Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn (both Nautilus Award and International Book Award winners) and her upcoming 2025 release, Restoring Our Girls. Cathy is a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, former elementary school educator, and yoga teacher. She was a blogger for The Huffington Post and a former columnist for Chicago Parent Magazine. She previously worked as a Child and Family Therapist and Clinical Educator at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and now teaches in the Sociology and Criminology Department at Dominican University. She lives outside Chicago with her husband, Todd, and their three daughters. Takeaways from the show Cathy's new book “Restoring Our Girls”  Adolescent girls' mental health  Expectations & contradictions young women face  The messiness of the teen years doesn't make them bad years  Your teenage experience is NOT the experience that teens today are having  Engaging in conversations instead of lecturing  The importance of teaching critical thinking Why we need adolescent girls to take risks  The meaning and joy of mother & daughter relationships  Adolescents developing their unique inner dialogue  For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy Cassani Adams co-hosts the Zen Parenting Radio podcast with her husband, Todd, and is author of the new book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World as well as Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting, which won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award and an International Book Award. Cathy is a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, former elementary school educator and yoga teacher. Cathy teaches in the Sociology and Criminology Department at Dominican University, and she lives outside of Chicago with her husband and three teenage daughters.

Our guest today is Cathy Cassani Adams, a self-awareness expert focused on parenting and the personal empowerment of women and young girls. She's a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, Certified Elementary School Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher, and she teaches in the Sociology Department at Dominican University and Elmhurst College. She's the author of The Self-Aware Parent (2009), The Self-Aware Parent Two (2011), and Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting (2014) which won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and an International Book Award.Check out Cathy's new book: Zen Parenting, Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World.In this episode, you will learn:How self-awareness plays a key role in your relationships.Three biggest things that stunt children's growth that parents do today.The importance of teaching sadness to children.Why Mental and Emotional health is really challenged right now.Visit Cathy's website: zenparentingradio.comFor more, go to: lewishowes.com/1275How to raise Children in an Unjust World w/ Dr. Traci Baxley: EP 1179...The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: EP 910...A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: EP 967...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

273 Cathy Cassani Adams - Zen Parenting https://twitter.com/zenparenting https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/ Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, co-hosts the Zen Parenting Radio podcast and is author of Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World (Hachette, 2/22) and Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting (2014) which won which won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and an International Book Award. She is a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, former elementary school educator, and yoga teacher. Cathy teaches in the Sociology/Criminology Department at Dominican University, and she lives outside of Chicago with her husband Todd and their three daughters. 

What does it mean to be a consciously mindful parent? How can parents evolve and grow during the lifetime journey that is parenting? Is there a one-size-fits-all style of parenting that will work wonders to make perfectly-well adjusted kids? Zen Parenting Radio’s Cathy and Todd Adams join Host, Mike Domitrz to discuss their mindful approach to parenting and the challenges they face as parents.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways:  [1:58] Why Todd and Cathy are consciously mindful parents. [5:43] The challenges of knowing what kind of parent you want to be. [12:11] As parents, you cannot fully understand what your child’s experiences are. [19:06] Growing and evolving as a parent. [29:00] Practices Todd and Cathy employ on their journey of mindful parenting.   Mentioned in This Episode:  Soul to Soul Parenting: A Guide to Raising a Spiritually Conscious Family, by Annie Burnside Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, CPC is a self-awareness expert focused on parenting and the personal empowerment of women and young girls. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, Certified Elementary School Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher, and she’s a professor in the Sociology Department at Dominican University. Her most recent book, Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and an International Book Award.   For six years she and her husband have hosted Zen Parenting Radio, a top-ten kids and family podcast on iTunes. Cathy created/facilitated a self-awareness program for preadolescent girls called Be U, and she was a Child and Family Therapist/Clinical Educator at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She is mom to three girls, ages 13, 12, and 9. Todd Adams is a coach and advocate for men supporting healthy masculinity, conscious relationships, and prosperous careers. For six years he’s co-hosted Zen Parenting Radio and he co-founded The Tribe Men’s Group. Todd is a staff member of The Mankind Project, a staff member for the New Warrior Training Adventure. He’s a Certified Life Coach through the Tony Robbins Life Coaching Program, and a certified instructor for the Institute of Heartmath.     Zen Parenting Radio   Facebook.com/zenparenting   Twitter.com/zenparenting     The Sponsors of This Week’s Episode:  The “Can I Kiss You?" Book & Instructor’s Guide.   Zen Parenting Radio — A podcast to help you feel outstanding. Join Cathy, Todd and Mike Domitrz and other amazing experts at the Zen Parenting Conference-Be a Force for Good in Chicago on March 2nd and 3rd.   Tweetables:  Parents don’t beat yourself up! You did the best you could with the resources you had at the time. @mindfulnessshow   You have to be nimble and agile when you are a parent. @zenparenting   We are all for our children succeeding but if it comes at the expense of relationship that's when it gets tricky. @zenparenting   Contact Us:The Everyday Mindfulness Show   listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz is joined by CAST members Darren Tipton, Cathy Cassani Adams and Jessica Pettitt, to discuss the multiple aspects of compassion and empathy. Mike starts the conversation off with a snippet of President Obama’s farewell speech and the group shares their reactions. The exchange delves into the dialogues taking place in present-day society relating to compassion and empathy, how each member is aware of compassion in their daily lives, and what techniques and strategies may be applied to breed empathy. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:20] Mike reads a section of President Obama’s farewell speech. [3:42] Darren, Cathy and Jessica assess the difference between empathy and compassion. [9:29] If you listen with preconceived notions, do you really hear the message? [14:25] Becoming self-aware of our judgment, to know if we are unsafe or uncomfortable. [19:12] People are struggling to be compassionate in this political environment. [26:31] Why is there so much hate right now? [30:34] Techniques and strategies to bring compassion into daily life. [33:50] The book that exemplifies compassion for Cathy, Jessica and Darren.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael Singer The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, by Benjamin Zander When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron Good Enough Now: How Doing the Best We Can With What We Have is Better Than Nothing, by Jessica Pettit However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph, by Aimee Molloy   Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, CPC is a self-awareness expert and the co-host of Zen Parenting Radio. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Parent Coach, Certified Elementary School Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher, and she’s a professor in the Sociology Department at Dominican University. Her most recent book, Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting won a Nautilus Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and an International Book Award. http://www.zenparentingradio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ZenParenting/ https://twitter.com/zenparenting   Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, pulls together her stand up comedy years with 15+ years of diversity trainings in a wide range of organizations to serve groups to move from abstract fears to actionable habits that lead to teams that want to work together. With a sense of belonging and understanding, colleagues take more risks with their ideation, converse precious resources through collaboration, and maintain real connections with clients over time. http://goodenoughnow.com https://www.facebook.com/jessicapettitt https://twitter.com/jesspettitt   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” – a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact volunteer service and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. http://www.projecthumanity.com/ http://twitter.com/pjcthumanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy and Todd talk about suffering and why we either transform it, or we transmit it (quote taken from Richard Rohr). They also discuss why it's important to celebrate young women, why talking about sexuality is so important, why tampons and pads have a “luxury” tax, and what it means to be in the “8:30 club”. The first three people to purchase Cathy's award–winning book, Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn through the Zen Parenting website will also receive a free copy of The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Other Resources Cathy's 3rd book, Living What You Want Your Kids To Learn won the National Indie Excellence Award!Go here to order your book. Click the following links to purchase Cathy's books The Self-Aware Parent Part 1  & and Part 2 The Tribe Men's group Tree of Life Chiropractic Care have some interesting workshops planned. If you shop Amazon by going through our website first (there is an amazon link on the bottom right hand of our home page), a portion of your sale will help fund future Zen Parenting programming. How important is a good smile?  Just ask our new partner John J Kelly DDS.  They are located on the northwest side of Chicago and will meet all of your family's dental needs. Painting or remodeling?  Don't forget about our parnter Avid Co. Looking for a Vitamix blender?  Don't forget to use our coupon code 06-007296 for free shipping.

Cathy and Todd talk about suffering and why we either transform it, or we transmit it (quote taken from Richard Rohr). They also discuss why it’s important to celebrate young women, why talking about sexuality is so important, why tampons and pads have a “luxury” tax, and what it means to be in the “8:30 club”. The first three people to purchase Cathy’s award–winning book, Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn through the Zen Parenting website will also receive a free copy of The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Other Resources Cathy’s 3rd book, Living What You Want Your Kids To Learn won the National Indie Excellence Award!Go here to order your book. Click the following links to purchase Cathy’s books The Self-Aware Parent Part 1  & and Part 2 The Tribe Men's group Tree of Life Chiropractic Care have some interesting workshops planned. If you shop Amazon by going through our website first (there is an amazon link on the bottom right hand of our home page), a portion of your sale will help fund future Zen Parenting programming. How important is a good smile?  Just ask our new partner John J Kelly DDS.  They are located on the northwest side of Chicago and will meet all of your family’s dental needs. Painting or remodeling?  Don’t forget about our parnter Avid Co. Looking for a Vitamix blender?  Don’t forget to use our coupon code 06-007296 for free shipping.

Parenting…It s hard. Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Do you worry about what can go wrong? Have you lost yourself? Cathy + Todd Adams are here to talk about how you can become more aware and conscious to transform your relationships. They are the host of Zen Parenting Radio and Cathy is the author of several parenting books including her upcoming book Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting. Kids don’t learn by listening to what you say, but how you live. ~ Cathy + Todd Adams, on How She Really Does It LISTEN HERE In this interview we discuss: Lost sense of self Vision of the perfect mother Ask for what you need Mini-breakdowns Waking up + failure Creating a safe place for kids Parenting values What makes parenting work? What makes parenting not work? Why self-aware? Two takeaways – for the listeners   The way kids learn respect is by experiencing respect. ~ Cathy + Todd Adams, on How She Really Does It Mentioned in this Podcast Zen Parenting Podcast The Self Aware Parent by Cathy Adams John O’Sullivan interview mentioned by Todd smiling, The post Cathy + Todd Adams: Parenting appeared first on howshereallydoesit.com.