The Whinypaluza Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rebecca Greene
Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy. On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/
Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
It’s a new school year! How the Greene Family is adjusting to the change in schedule and the shift away from summer.
They have 2 kids in High School this year!
Getting a quiet teen to open up to you- what Rebecca has learned about talking to her son.
Are you a parent who is sad about back to school, or happy? How do you deal with your emotions if you are sad?
Focusing on all the fun activities coming up this school year, instead of mourning the loss of summer.
How the kids are doing in the hot weather with no A/C at school
Continuing to redirect your thoughts so you put more effort into thinking about positives rather than negatives.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Things have dramatically changed for Rebecca with Max being 16 and driving.
So far, Max is doing a great job communicating his comings and goings.
While the driving burden has been lifted significantly, the emotional burden has increased in some ways due to worrying about then as they drive, as well as sadness at her son growing up so quickly.
Rebecca is learning to give herself compassion as she adjusts to her son’s new responsibility.
When you are taking moments to be reflective of how far your child has come, remember to give yourself some credit on how you have grown and adapted.
So far, so good! Max is driving safely and being responsible.
Rebecca and Seth are conscious of being sure to mind speed limits and traffic laws in order to set a good example for their young driver.
They are continuing to have the important conversations around impaired driving- whether it is your kid or them riding with someone who is.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Max got his driver’s license! How has this changed the Greene household? How are Rebecca and Seth feeling about it?
Life 360 has been a wonderful tool to help ease their minds when Max is out.
The Greene rules for new drivers: no phone, no music, communicate when you leave and arrive, no thruway
Junior Driver’s license rules:1 non-family-member passenger, no driving after 9pm
Max is super busy! Driver’s license, football, internship, SAT classes!
Rebecca has leaned on her friends and found their advice valuable in learning to be ok with having a teen driver in the house!
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
July was over in what seemed like a blink of an eye, but August is off to a roaring start!
August is like the Sunday Night of summer for teachers, there is still time to enjoy summer.
As friends prepare to send their kids off to college in a few weeks, it is great to listen to and observe what they are going through and taking notes for when it is your turn.
It’s ok to pencil yourself into your kids’ busy summer schedules. Parent-time is a priority!
How is Rebecca doing with her summer goals? How has she adjusted them for August?
Make an effort to stay present in this final month of summer, and don’t get distracted by the upcoming school year. You are in control of your thoughts.
What is the August Summer Challenge?
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Concerned about what the world's influence was doing to a girl's self-esteem, Becky Fife, Katie Parker, and Allie Callister came together to create I Believe In Me! a program to support tweens and parents. For over 30 years, these women have worked with girls to strengthen their confidence and realize their potential. With Katie's vision and direction, Becky's creative sparkle, and Allie's "Can Do" attitude, these women are magic! They offer real-life strategies and tools to foster growth and strength in the hearts and minds of girls. This word needs girls who know who they are and are ready to strengthen others around them. Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Becky, Katie, & Allie about how they work together to inspire, motivate, and support tween girls. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Learn why Becky, Katie, and Allie came to focus on support for tween girls.
Strong Minds. Strong Hearts. Strong Girls.
How the three women lend their personal strengths to help motivate and guide tween girls.
Using a garden theme to cultivate happiness for a lifetime, using difficult times to help you grow.
Understanding there is a difference minor, daily anxiety and sadness, and true depression and anxiety disorder. The importance of normalizing ups and downs in your life.
Addressing ANTS in your garden: Automatic Negative Thoughts
What you water grows! Will it be negativity or positivity?
Helping young girls identify their individual gifts that they can give to the world and grow by sharing
Addressing competition amongst other girls
Helping girls to stop the fires of drama and get outside of negative comments
Reminding girls that THEY have the power to move on and not let others’ actions get to them
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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Laura Froyen about how everyday life gives us moments to shine light on our wounds that still need healing, creating opportunities for repair and growth. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
There is no such thing as perfection, only “good enough.” There is a cycle of mistake/repair that creates growth.
Acknowledge your triggers, and use them for growth, until they are no longer triggers.
What are the different kinds of triggers?
Repeating behavioral patterns is a way of your brain creating structure, efficiency, and making sense of things.
Rules that you had as a child can become triggers for you as a parent if your children do things that would have been breaking those rules. It creates a sense of something being wrong.
Addressing your triggers and healing yourself is about understanding we are all deserving of love and compassion.
Awareness is the first step. Building in self-regulation is the second step.
Learning mindfulness and breathwork is vastly beneficial in healing.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Returning from a fun family weekend Bar Mitzvah! Now it is back to the grind.
Making an effort to notice the positives in your spouse and what they do and recognizing and voicing them to your partner
Approaching the weekend with fewer expectations- how did it impact the experience?
The benefits of being patient and flexible
The difference between multitaskers and uni-taskers
Your spouse likely notices more than you think. Letting them know the good things that you see has a positive impact on your relationship.
Looking for the good will enable you to see more good, conversely, if you focus on looking for the negative, you will only see negative.
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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Rebecca dives deeper into the biggest marriage mistakes, and how you can overcome them. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Mistake: Having contempt for your partner. They deserve respect. Instead of personal attacks, express your needs and what you would like instead.
Mistake: Criticizing your partner. Learn to complain without blame. Remove “always” and “never” from your vocabulary. Express the need, don’t attack character. On the other end, do not go on the defense.
Mistake: Stonewalling- the 4th Horseman of Divorce. Shutting down and not communicating when you run into issues with your partner. Again, communicate your needs, even if that means needing a break before discussing an issue. Make time to have a conversation.
Mistake: Expecting your partner to read your mind. Instead of feeling disappointment and resentment when you partner does not act in the way you expected, make your needs and wants known.
Mistake: Not prioritizing your marriage. When you put everything in life before your marriage, it will be neglected and suffer. Make your relationship a priority, or it will wither.
Mistake: Loving your partner the way YOU want to be loved. Revisit the 5 Love Language. Learn what your partner wants to feel loved.
Mistake: Repeating negative marital patterns. Pay attention to your arguments. Is there a recurring theme? De-brief after a fight when tension has died down. How could you have done it better?
Mistake: Thinking that little things don’t matter. Little things build up and make a big impact in the end. A smile, a touch, a small moment together will build up your marriage over time.
Mistake: Always needing to be right. Does being right and winning the battle all the time really matter? How do you create a win for BOTH of you.
Mistake: Talking and not listening. Give your focus and attention to what your spouse is saying and LISTEN, instead of thinking about what you are going to say while they are talking. Don’t make assumptions before you know the whole story.
Mistake: Not protecting your marriage. Do not let things into your marriage- whether it is a person or a thing- that will hurt your marriage.
Mistake: Being secretive in your actions. Don’t do or say anything that you would NOT say in front of your partner.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
A newer, more positive attitude toward milestones of Rebecca’s kids
All of the Greene kids had a great year with some major milestones!
Reflecting on the wins this year and the bumps along the way
Focusing on the positives of a milestone when all you can think of are the negatives
Feel your feelings, but be sure to celebrate and look to the future
Don’t compare! Your kids are different than other kids. Your kids are different than their own siblings.
If you are feeling nervous and apprehensive about the upcoming milestones, seek out others who have gone through it and ask for advice.
Don’t underestimate you kids’ ability to overcome adversity
Set expectations for your kids as they enter a new milestone period
Think of milestones as an indicator of your parenting success
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Coach Michelle loves collaborative problem-solving. She enjoys helping families build strong biblical foundations while teaching them to overcome parenting challenges. She offers them strategies, resources, and tools to aid them in their parenting journey while restoring peace, joy, and order to their homes. Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Michelle Harmon-Malone about what you need to work in harmony with your kids at home and at school in order to raise them up to be their best selves. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Coach Michelle’s journey to being a parenting coach
An educator creating a system for parenting for a wide array of family types, whether it be a traditional household, a single parent household, or a blended household.
Coach Michelle’s recognizing the need for teaching what to expect beyond the baby stage, in order to help parents raise their kids to their full potential.
Parent from where you are at, with the kid you have. Do not fall into expectations of others or be trapped by the idea of where you should be.
Pouring into the gifts of your children, not the deficits.
Everyone in the household helps out! How to build up to this: I Do; We Do; You Do
Modify your expectations when your kids are learning to help out.
Train up your child in the right direction, so they don’t depart from it when they are adults.
Consistent self-care for parents.
The importance of being an active parent at school.
Tips on communication and collaboration with our kids- Learn their language!
What you need to know about discipline and boundaries.
The most important aspect of parenting for success.
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Website https://principlemichelle.com/
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Planning a “Summer Fun Day” off!
How is the less-structured summer break going for the Greene Family this summer?
Having a 16-year-old in the household has spared the thought in Rebecca that she needs to stop and enjoy the moments.
Learn to be present and mindful in meaningful moments, as well as the mundane.
Are you learning to slow down? Full-throttle all day long is not sustainable, and you miss the important moments in life.
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Enjoy this special presentation from the first-ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! As an advocate for human resilience & growth, Judy Herman inspires executive women with resistant spouses to unlock the power of their authentic selves in order to live peaceful, purposeful, & positive lives without regret. She provides keynote addresses seminars and workshops for companies that support women in leadership while honoring authentic work relationships and cultures. Her clinical and personal experiences enhance her work as an executive coach providing skills and resources that change organizations and family trees. Judy Herman has trained with world-renowned marriage and relationship experts including Drs. John & Julie Gottman, Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, Terry Real, Dr. Sue Johnson, and Dr. Dan Seigel. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Judy Herman about the ways your past impacts your thoughts and beliefs around your future relationships with others.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The story about yourself matters in how you create new stories with others.
Holding onto things from past relationships will affect future relationships.
Our thoughts and beliefs and how we relate to others has a bearing on who we are drawn to.
Our emotions come from our thoughts and our past, but they are designed to move and flow.
What are the 3 Ps? How does it determine who you choose as a partner?
Think of relationships as synchronized dances in the way you are programmed to respond and how you WANT to respond.
Remember that you are not perfect, and you are not alone in your struggles.
Hear Judy’s real and raw experiences on marriage and the epiphany she had after the end of her second marriage.
The importance of being able to step back from your life and look at the bigger picture and see what lessons there are to learn.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! When you have multiple children, you simply can’t make them all happy at the same time. And you don’t have to! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What was on the busy agenda for the Greene’s this year for the 4th of July?
The Greene Family was pulled in many different directions this year! What were the highlights? Lowlights?
The family dog, Tanner, did NOT enjoy the fireworks!
What lessons did Rebecca learn from the evening’s events?
Rebecca is learning to enjoy all the special moments this summer.
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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Allana Robinson, CEO of Uncommon Sense Parenting is a registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist for children with special needs, creating targeted behavior and intervention plans. She has spent countless hours reading the latest child development and behavioral psychology research and is certified in Pivotal response therapy and Shanker Self-Reg. Allana is trained in Relationship Development Intervention, Hanen Social Communication, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. She is also the mom to two amazing kids. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Allana Robinson about identifying stressors that can impact your child’s behaviors, and how to manage them.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What IS stress, exactly? How does it impact your daily life?
What are rejuvenating activities and why are they important in balancing stress?
What are the indicators of wellbeing and what drains or replenishes this?
Oftentimes we drain our kids’ energy tanks rather than fill them, which causes a crash or meltdown.
Learn about the science behind behavior as it relates to brain development and functioning.
The importance of consistency, predictability, and security in helping your child keep their energy tanks are full.
How predictability builds trust.
The impact of social stories and how you can use them.
Implementing tools such as visuals and timers to build predictability in your child’s day.
How to prep your kid on what to do when they don’t react well to something.
How to aid your child in learning how to self-regulate.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
New cars for the Greene household!
Learning to be creative and flexible when things don’t go to plan.
Lobster dinner, homemade cake, and celebrations!
Is there a new family puppy on the horizon?
This year’s “forced family fun” adventure.
Canada trip: Niagara Falls and Swiss Chalet
How to keep things light on your birthday.
Don’t expect everything to go perfectly on your day.
Balancing expectations with your spouse.
Hear Rebecca and Seth deconstruct a recent argument and what they think they each could have done better.
How they can better plan for trips.
Remember to appreciate what you have, rather than compare what you don’t have to what other’s do.
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Vanessa Kahlon, MA is the founder of Kahlon Family Services School, a non-profit organization that provides education for (K-8) along with resources and support to families with strong willed children, that some would call 2E (twice exceptional). After being an in-home Behavior Specialist and Supervisor of various California Behavioral Programs for many years, she came up with the idea of Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum and spent her free time creating her own program after years of studying Clinical Psychology and working with different populations around trauma, attachment issues, and family dynamics. YEAS YOGA is an exciting and personal Yoga Curriculum for children that benefits Self-Regulation. Her book, "Shut Up & Parent" gives parents the tools for managing their kids' daily behaviors. Vanessa is a Family Interventionist, offering comprehensive and individualized coaching and support regularly. She hosts the podcast, “Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon,” and lectures at numerous schools and organizations." Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Vanessa Kahlon about discovering and using powerful tools for more successful parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The idea behind “Shut Up and Parent!”
Knowing your child’s learning style
The importance of relationship building
The 3 R Method- Redo, Rewind, Repair
Tips on getting though a child’s meltdown
Behavior should not be viewed as “bad,” but rather a symptom of how your child feels internally.
What drives Vanessa and keeps her joyful when working with children who aren’t always happy with her.
Learn more about Kahlon Family Services School
What is “Twice Exceptional” or 2E?
The power of giving your child choices instead of constantly saying “no” and making “yes” more successful
Teaching self-regulation
Phrases to cut from your parenting vocabulary
Learning to let go of past behaviors and actions
Connect with Vanessa:
Website http://www.vanessakahlon.com/
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Remember to embrace and celebrate your birthdays. It is an honor and a privilege to be on this earth for another year!
Why Rebecca loves celebrating her birthday
What Rebecca wants to do for her birthday
Don’t ask, tell! Don’t expect your family to know what you want or to do what you want; communicate with them.
It is the end of the school year! What is going on right now that the mayhem is winding down.
How Rebecca has learned to slow down a bit.
What Seth taught her this year
The importance of repetition when trying to change the way you do something or the way you think.
The joys of giving back to your community and schools and teaching your kids to do the same.
The discovery of Colleen Hoover, a new favorite author! Find something that you love to do to unwind and do MORE of it this summer.
How the blog and podcast have helped her grow.
Scrolling through your camera roll on your birthday and reflecting on your past year is a great exercise.
Your kids are more capable than you give them credit for. Enlist you kids in chores around the house.
Reflecting on her son learning to drive.
Balancing responsibility and practicality with indulgences that enhance your life.
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Rebecca Greene is a licensed clinical social worker, and parenting & marriage blogger, vlogger, and podcaster. Listen to this special Birthday Edition of Whinypaluza with special hosts Seth and Lillie Greene as they interview Rebecca about her 47th birthday. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why are birthdays so meaningful to Rebecca? It is all about progress!
What lessons has Rebecca has learned this year?
Rebecca’s favorite memories of the year.
What has been the most surprising about being in your 40s?
What would Rebecca tell herself last year?
Rebecca’s favorite podcast guests of the past year, and her thoughts on hosting her first summit.
Rebecca’s goals for the next year, and what she didn’t get to accomplish this year that is still on the radar.
Advice for new podcasters and authors, or for anyone who is starting a big project.
Advice to women entering their 40s.
What improvements does Rebecca think she has made this year?
What Seth and Lillie think were the highs and lows of Rebecca’s year.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The end of the school year often means TESTING! Does it create anxiety and tension in your kids?
What are your thoughts on testing and cumulative exams?
What if your child is not a “good test taker?” Is it a fair assessment of what they have learned?
For exams, remind your child they know how to take a test.
To alleviate anxiety, coming up with a good plan of how and when to study is a great start. Do they know how to study and do they have a plan? Do they need help?
Are the schools adequately preparing your child for how to study in general?
What are some great tools for effective studying?
Remind your child to take their time and review their answers carefully.
What are some methods to physically calm your child during a test?
Remind your child that this test does not define who they are as a student, or the ultimate trajectory of their lives.
Remind your kids and yourself that this is still a learning process, especially at a younger age.
For AP classes, remind your child it isn’t the end of the world if they don’t get the college credit.
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Listen to this very special Father’s Day edition of the Whinypaluza podcast with your host, Max Greene as he interviews his dad, Seth on fatherhood. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why Seth wanted to be a dad
What does he like best about fatherhood?
What is the hardest part about being a dad, for Seth?
What lessons did Seth learn from his own dad that helped him be a better father to his kids?
What does Seth fear most about being a dad?
What are some parenting goals Seth still has?
How is Max like Seth?
How is Max like his mom, Rebecca?
Who has been influential in Seth’s life?
What does Seth wish he could do over?
What are the greatest joys of fatherhood?
Seth’s greatest accomplishments in fatherhood
What are some family traditions that are important to Seth?
Seth’s take on his kids having different values than his.
Advice on overcoming insecurities
Are there underrated skills Seth wants his kids to develop?
Business advice for his kids
Seth’s ultimate wish for his children
The key to a happy marriage, according to Seth
Are there risks to being married?
How Seth believes marriage creates personal growth
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Julia Cook is an award-winning children's book author and parenting expert, known for her nearly 100 published books that address social development topics. With a background in teaching and a Master's degree in Elementary School Counseling, Julia's stories serve as powerful tools to help children become lifelong problem solvers. Her engaging and memorable books have been featured in prestigious publications and she regularly presents at national education and counseling conferences. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Julia Cook about promoting self-acceptance, strategies for building children's confidence, tips for improving kids' people skills, and teaching effective problem-solving skills. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Julia Cook's journey to becoming a children's book author and parenting expert.
Julia Cook's book "Herman Jiggle, Just Be You" and its message of embracing differences and accepting oneself.
Building confidence in children and the importance of using intrinsic rewards.
Helping children improve their people skills and navigating social interactions.
Teaching effective problem-solving skills to children and the importance of building a strong parent-child relationship.
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Listen to this special poolside Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The Greene family has a pool!
Buckling up for the “June Jungle” as school wraps up and Rebecca’s birthday is around the corner.
How Rebecca has shifted from saying “yes” to all the summer activities to evaluating what the kids really want and creating a reasonable schedule with some down time.
From multiple camps and schedules and mayhem in the summer to 1 camp for one kid, the kids are growing up and things are changing.
Driving lessons for Max!
Design the summer you want. What does that look like?
What are your kids’ goals for the summer? How can you help them attain them without being overscheduled?
Be sure to schedule downtime! How do you relax?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Updates in the Greene Household!
What can we pare down this summer so we can relax more?
Mothers tend to feel like they are not enough.
Your vision of motherhood is not always in alignment with what your experiences end up being.
How did Rebecca’s first birth experience not live up to her expectations and make her feel like she wasn’t enough? What is her view on it now?
What advice does she have for first-time mothers?
How do our partners’ views differ from our own?
What has Rebecca learned about being easier on herself?
Things rarely go to plan, and that requires learning flexible thinking.
No matter where you are right in this moment, you are enough.
What you should be doing at home right now that will impact your life in a big way.
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Alice Fryling is a spiritual director and author. She and her husband worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over fifty years. Alice has also been actively involved in church ministry and teaching workshops on the Enneagram and Myers Briggs Temperament Inventory. Her books on relationships, spiritual formation, and spiritual direction have sold over half a million copies and are published in over ten languages. She and her husband, Bob, are parents of two daughters and grandparents of two grandsons and two granddaughters. They live in Monument, Colorado. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Alice Fryling about the Enneagram Personality Test.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What is Enneagram?What are the 9 types of Enneagram personalities?The PerfectionistThe Caring Nurturer or HelperThe Successful AchieverThe Sensitive CreativeThe Wise, Perceptive ObserverThe Loyal and Sensitive to AuthorityThe Joyful and Fun-lovingThe Leader & ChallengerThe Easygoing PeacemakerEach has its strengths and weaknesses- developing self-awareness is key.How accurate are the tests?Does your personality type change as you grow older?When we are under stress, we often overplay our gifts.Understanding the personality type of someone else can help you to engage with them and problem-solve.The Enneagram will enrich your marriage, which in turn will enrich your parenting.The Enneagram Triads: Head, Heart, and GutWhat are the gifts and compulsions of each personality type?Connect with Alice:Website www.alicefryling.comMirror For The Soul and Alice’s other books https://www.alicefryling.com/booksThe Road Back to You by Ian Cron http://bit.ly/3tP54eS Follow Rebecca GreeneBlog https://www.whinypaluza.com/Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBookFacebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingInstagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Thanksgiving week is the PERFECT time to flex your gratitude muscle. But why limit yourself to one day a year? We at Whinypaluza are thankful for this community and all the great conversations we have both on the podcast, and on social media. THANK YOU! Gratitude Is A Superpower
There are actual scientific studies on the effects of having gratitude.
What does having gratitude DO for you? You’ll be surprised!
Voicing your gratitude before you go to bed can actually improve your sleep
Learn to build gratitude into your day by creating new habits and rituals.
Make a point to express your gratitude toward loved ones every day.
Learn to LOOK for things to be grateful for. Gratitude begets more gratitude.
Look outside of yourself more often and you will find more to be grateful for.
The Flip Challenge! Having a bad thought or reaction? Flip it! How can you turn it into a positive thought?
A brain that produces good thoughts and gratitude will help you to be happier.
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Today we flip the script! Rebecca is interviewed by Paige, a college student who asked to interview her for her English assignment. She was told to interview someone about a potential dream job for her. Paige is thinking about going into the field of social work. She had a lot of great questions and we think you will really enjoy the questions she asks! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Paige Conti about Rebecca’s career in Social Work. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How Rebecca got her start, and what her training entailed.
Rebecca has been in social work for 20+ years, what does the future hold?
What is a typical work week like for Rebecca as a podcaster and blogger?
How do you handle the intense emotional load that can come with being a social worker when working in the field?
The role of writing in everything that Rebecca does.
The influence of social media and technology.
Rebecca’s favorite book.
Is there anything Rebecca would change about the first book that she published?
The journey of a recovering perfectionist! Embracing “good enough.”
The balance of being open to her audience about her life, while protecting her children’s privacy.
Rebecca’s advice to anyone looking to pursue a career in social work.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Self-Compassion
What is self-compassion?
We often have more compassion for others than for ourselves. Why is this?
Why are we so critical of ourselves?
What are some things we allow to fuel our self-criticism?
Fortunately, with age, we grow wiser and start to be less critical of ourselves.
Remember to look for internal validation!
It is OK to feel your feelings, just remember to not get lost in them.
Give yourself grace for your mistakes. Obsessing over them does not help.
Self-compassion takes daily management.
Self-care and mindfulness are part of self-compassion.
You are as deserving of love and compassion from yourself as anyone else.
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Dr. Jenn received her PhD in Sociology, specializing in gender role socialization, sexuality, and marriage. She integrates this macro-level lens for understanding human patterns and behavior into her 15-year private practice as a mindful intimacy coach and executive relationship coach. And all of this informs her speaking around the world on mindful intimacy, sexual consent, effective communication, healthy relationships, body image, erotic play, and women’s empowerment. She has presented two TEDx Talks, is a writer on sex and relationships, and a recurring intimacy expert on the San Diego morning news. Dr. Jenn is also an active philanthropist with Women Give San Diego and the Compassion It nonprofit, was the founder of World Sexual Health Day--San Diego, and was on the executive team for Sex Positive San Diego. Her In the Den with Dr. Jenn educational video series has 1.7 million hits on YouTube, and she is a sex expert in the masturbation documentary, called Sticky: A (Self) Love Story. Dr. Jenn has collaborated on projects with Planned Parenthood, the Global YPO Spouse/Partner Network, Erica Lust films, and Dr. Ruth’s Sex for Dummies book. She has been interviewed by publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, Cosmo, The Sunday Times (London), Oprah Daily, Men’s Health, Playboy, Marie Claire, Madame Figaro (France), and Shape. She has spoken at Stanford, Syracuse, University of South Carolina, Miami University of Ohio, Lehigh University, UC San Diego, Arkansas Tech, Sharp Hospital, Rancho La Puerta, YPOs, EOs, and many more schools and organizations. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus about achieving healthy sexual empowerment for women. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Dr. Jenn’s passion for creating safe spaces for others to be vulnerable and feel comfortable in their bodies.
Empowerment means the freedom to make better choices for ourselves.
Normalizing speaking up for yourself if you are unsatisfied in your intimate relationship.
Defining “sex positive” to create a healthy sexuality.
Releasing shame around sexuality.
How past emotional trauma, or present upsets can physically manifest inside you.
How do you effect lasting change in habits?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Setting Boundaries
Different types of women and how they set boundaries
The importance of having healthy physical and emotional boundaries
Teaching our kids to have boundaries around their bodies
Learning to be safe and say “no” is a foundational tool
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.
Learning to express our feelings with truth, but in a way that doesn’t make others uncomfortable.
Time is precious- set time boundaries! Say no to the things you don’t want to do.
Financial boundaries- what is your comfort level on spending without consulting your spouse- is there limit before you need to involve your spouse?
Work boundaries- do you have specific open-door times?
How do you practice your boundaries? Start with knowing what you want.
Where is the line between your comfort zone and your absolute boundary? When is it ok to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
The “NO”vember challenge!
Being assertive is not necessarily impolite
You are worth having personal boundaries!
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Ryanne Mellick has over 10 years of experience working alongside children, adults, and families to support their individual mental health needs. As a certified yoga instructor, with specialty certification in pediatric mental health yoga, she strives to provide an integrative approach that is person-centered. Through a trauma-informed lens, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy paired with integrative and mindfulness-based practices with her clients and families to ensure an individual and collaborative approach. Her years of experience in various mental health settings have provided her with a great deal of knowledge, training, and expertise that she brings to her work.
Ryanne currently works with children, adolescents, adults, and families in therapy. One of her greatest passions is helping children understand their emotions, feelings, and behaviors. As part of this, she welcomes the chance to walk alongside parents as they navigate their parenting journey. Her goal for her care is to provide a space that is welcoming and therapeutic for all clients and families. Ryanne’s areas of interest include Anxiety, Depression, Behavior Dysregulation, Attentional and Impulsivity issues, and Parenting concerns. Ryanne is a pre-licensed therapist in the process of obtaining her license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Ryanne Mellick about skills we can teach our children to help regulate emotions and learn to regain or develop social and emotional skills. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Lagging social and emotional skills in our kids, post-pandemic. Behavior issues are on the rise.
We all need to learn how to physically be in the presence of other people after being isolated for so long.
Tackling issues by targeting the most problematic and creating a specialized approach to helping them manage their emotions.
Remembering that kids do not have the same skill set as adults when interacting with others and coming up against a challenge. Help them to verbalize what is going on in their minds and with how they are feeling.
Yoga as part of an integrative approach to helping kids regulate their emotions.
Breathwork is a skill anyone can, and should use to help us calm down and reset.
Journaling, calming music, or movement can be very effective to calm agitation.
Tips for calming racing thoughts.
Remembering that all these coping skills are ones that adults can use, too!
Working from home has affected many adults with their own social skills and interaction.
Remember getting back to what was normal before the pandemic will be uncomfortable at first. Many things start with discomfort, but great things come out of seeing it through.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: A Letter To My Kids
We are all familiar with the teenage eye-roll when interacting with our kids and trying to engage them in conversation.
Have you ever considered writing a letter to your kid? The power of the written word is a very special way to let your kids know how you feel about them.
Do you know what lessons and skills you want to teach your kids?
Establishing a good relationship of communication is important. How do you do it?
Make sure your children know it is ok to make mistakes.
Leave the option open to call you if they find themselves in a dangerous situation, or if they have made a bad choice.
Help your kids think about what they are looking for in a partner, when they are ready to start dating.
What do we say when having “the talk” with our kids, to convey what we need to, without creating a situation where they are afraid to come to you if they need to talk.
Establishing unconditional love with you kids. Do they know that you love them no matter what?
Teach your kid good coping skills, and set a good example by showing how you solve problems.
Feelings are meant to be felt. Help them to know how to feel and manage their feelings.
Let your kids know to surround themselves with friends who lift them up, rather than pull them down.
Teach your kids to always be aware and safe!
Teach your children to master their thoughts and actions.
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Ronda Thorington is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing mental health treatment to children, families, and adults in various roles and settings. She began her career providing case management services to families impacted by HIV/AIDS in Baltimore, Maryland. After returning to her home state of Connecticut she spent several years working as a clinical therapist in a residential treatment facility for youth and then expanded her role to include that of clinical director of the facility’s crisis stabilization program. She currently runs a private practice in northern Connecticut which specializes in the treatment of children and families. Her passion is working with families impacted by life-changing medical diagnoses. Her most important and fulfilling role is that of a wife and a mom to three beautiful children (now all teenagers) that provide her with endless laughs, a few gray hairs, and with whom life is never dull. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Ronda Thorington about how families can cope with and manage life with a child who has a life-altering medical condition, ad learn to live a new normal with meaning and joy. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The difference between therapy and coaching.
Life-changing medical diagnoses create challenges that have few avenues for support in the coaching realm. Parents need help getting out of crisis mode and into living.
Medical diagnoses can absolutely disrupt your life as a family. Finding a way to work around it and find your new normal requires some creativity and support.
For those who have newly diagnosed children, remember to take a breath, absorb the knowledge of what is happening and THEN create a plan forward. Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions you feel.
How to become an advocate for your child, so they have all the options and solutions that they are entitled to.
Advocacy means taking charge, understanding your child’s rights, and what your child needs, medically. Don’t be afraid to push and to speak up.
The parent is the most valuable expert in their child’s treatment. Having this awareness will add confidence in your ability to advocate for your child.
If you are feeling intimidated or unprepared, bring an advocate along with you to help.
Approach the school as a partnership, rather than in an adversarial way. Let them know how you can work together and what they can do to have an impact.
Research your support connections and get involved. Ask your specialists about support groups.
Feeling overwhelmed and unbuoyed is normal. Coaching can help focus you.
How parents can work with employers to accommodate their new family needs and time allocation.
Don’t be afraid to utilize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Even if it is for hours at a time.
Children who have a life-altering medical condition can feel very isolated in their experience. How can you help them to cope and to normalize their reality.
It is very normal for a child to feel angry at their illness.
How to help kids live their lives in their new normal. How do they navigate their social interactions? How do they navigate activities and school?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Helping Children Deal With Social Stress
The most important thing you can do to help your kid get through social stress is to be a safe and comforting place to come home to.
Push your child to join a group or sport or club at school.
There will always be social stress and conflict, no matter how many friends they have.
Some groups of friends are inclusive and some are exclusive. Your child needs to decide what kind of group they want to join.
If your child is in groups and has friends, but you still see issues, look at their social skills.
Model behavior of how to interact and be inclusive when engaging with others.
Social skills start in infancy, and go all the way through adulthood. Social skills include in-person interaction, online, and on the phone. Make sure kids know proper etiquette.
Build confidence in your child by helping them create a good story about themselves that they say to themselves and believe.
Dealing with conflicts will help them to develop problem solving skills.
Don’t project your needs and experiences on your children.
Help your kids to diversify types of friends and where they come from in their daily lives.
Don’t assume that your child is being inclusive or included. Ask questions.
Try to be in tune with how their friends interact with your kids.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Saying Goodbye to Soccer
What do you do when an activity that once brought your child so much joy no longer does?
What do you do when you, as a parent, are highly invested in your child’s activities and they no longer want to do it?
It is difficult to learn to let go of the picture you had in your head, and the direction you thought your child was heading, when they no longer want to do the activity they have been doing for so long.
It is ok to sit with the information for a day or two before taking steps to make the change.
Be excited when your child wants to try a lot of different activities! Just because you are good at something does not mean you are passionate about it.
How you can approach the “what do you want to do when you grow up” conversation.
Remember to check in with your child often and gauge where they are in enjoyment of what they are participating. Ask if there are things they are interested in trying.
Remember that change and new challenges are good for personal growth.
Seeing your child be excited and passionate about something will make you feel great.
Help your child to make decisions that make them happy, rather than simply to please someone else.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: You Are Succeeding
When given a compliment, women often reply with “I’m trying” instead of a simple “thank you” Why?
How you view yourself and your efforts are often at a conflict with what others see.
Women are often overly modest when it comes to feeling accomplished.
We need to shift from deflecting comments to accepting them with grace.
Change “I try” to “I AM” or “I DO”
Success is not always some big, end point or destination. Success is little, things all day long.
What is the definition of a “Good Mother?” What is the definition of a “Good Enough Mother?
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Some say we are outgrowing marriage as a culture. However, the problem that author Shana James regularly sees as a relationship coach—and through her own divorce—is that many of us have not matured enough to create the emotionally-connected, sexually-satisfying relationships we long for. Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast and has a TEDx Talk, “What 1,000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.” In her latest book, Honest Sex, she uses her Master’s in psychology, DISC, and Positive Intelligence certifications to guide readers.
As a relationship coach for 20 years, she humbly discovered the causes of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana’s new book, Honest Sex, teaches us what kind of honesty is effective for creating closeness, what sex actually is (rather than what we've been taught), and how to communicate desires and upsets to create more intimacy.
By examining new ways to sustain connection with a partner, author Shana James illuminates a framework for relationships to start strong and get more intimate and exciting over time.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Shana James about creating trust and honesty in your relationship to increase and improve intimacy with your partner. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The topic of sex was very taboo for many of us growing up. Education was relegated to safety and reproduction. Having an open conversation about sex can lead to great discomfort for many of us.
Having an honest and intimate conversation with your partner can be intimidating. Oftentimes more so than talking with a stranger. There is a level of vulnerability that exists with closer relationships.
Immature honesty is typically based in complaining, shaming, and a closed mind.
Mature honesty is being open to talk about something, even when you have discomfort around the subject.
Shana’s expanded definition of what sex actually is: exploration, play, coming together with a person- emotionally, physically and energetically. Don’t limit it to intercourse.
Focus on the connection and enjoying, rather than the end result. While an orgasm is wonderful, it isn’t the only thing to focus on.
Avoiding these conversations will lead to stagnancy. Getting through the difficult conversations will get you through the discomfort and lead to a wonderful place.
Consider having a debriefing conversation after sex. Don’t ask “what didn’t work,” ask what they liked and what they want more of.
What is intimacy?
How to become “more alive” both individually, and as a couple.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Do Moms Enjoy The Holidays?
Moms tend to be the creators of magic for the holidays for others to enjoy. This often means being too busy to enjoy them.
Try to be less of a perfectionist- everything WON’T be done. And that is O.K.
The added stress can lead to hating the holidays. We don’t want that! What can we do differently?
Remember to look around and take in everyone’s enjoyment. The hard work is worth it! You are creating a lifetime of memories for your family.
Remember it is a labor of love to build and follow traditions and create special memories.
It is ok to take a break and create short cuts. Is takeout an option? What is the most important to you?
Have perspective and gratitude. Stress will be less if you appreciate what you are able to do.
Set boundaries. What are your limits, and what is good enough?
Embrace “Good Enough!”
Ask yourself, “What do I enjoy?” when it comes to creating your holiday to-do list. Skip at least one thing that does not bring you joy.
Be more mindful of what you say yes to.
DELEGATE! Involve your family and give them jobs to help you out.
Create a plan well in advance. Allow yourself time to get things done a bit earlier so you are not rushing and exhausted when company arrives.
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Julie Emerson takes us on her healing journey as she recovers from an eating disorder. From overweight to scary-skinny, and the journey to self-love. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Julie Emerson about her journey and healing from an eating disorder. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
The unhealthy emotional connection to food started as early as when she was 6 years old.
Binging and late-night eating started at the age of 9. The dieting started at 19.
People were not vocal about their concerns when she was overweight.
Dieting became a high that she rode- weight loss was the thrill.
“Exercise bulimia” was a part of her life- eating too much and immediately doing a lot of cardio.
Binging and purging eventually made their way into her life in her 20s.
The binging and purging lasted for years.
Binging and purging became a coping mechanism and comfort when confronted with turmoil in her life.
It is difficult to approach a loved one when they see someone going through an eating disorder. They don’t know what to say or how to approach it.
Julie’s advice if you see someone struggling is to let them know you are there for them, and they have a place to fall if they get to a really bad place. Asking the simple question, “Is everything o.k.?” can be very impactful.
It is ok to say you are not ok. It is ok to say you need help. Start with saying it to yourself.
The road to healing and recovery does not have to start with a major moment. It can be as simple as just making the choice to change and taking it one day at a time.
Start small. An elaborate plan can often be more than you can handle.
When you know your triggers, take time to stop and breathe before you act.
Remember that you don’t need to be everything to everyone all the time. Take time for you. Take care of yourself.
Overcoming an eating disorder is like overcoming an addiction. The difference is we need food to live. Learning how to be around food and partake in a healthy way is very difficult.
There is powerful wisdom in the Serenity Prayer.
The challenge of learning to be comfortable with her body and with food, and being ok with the certainty that she would have to gain weight.
The journey to healing is a rollercoaster, but hopefully always moving forward.
Playing games with how and when you eat and using it as something to control is a sign that you have an unhealthy relationship with food. Food is fuel. Learn to listen to your body.
Educating your children and not creating negativity around food is the foundation to ensuring they don’t develop eating disorders. Create healthy boundaries and teach them how to best fuel their bodies for their personal activity level.
Create some healthy boundaries with food, but don’t forget to allow yourself or your kids to indulge in junk on occasion. The lure of the forbidden can cause problems down the road.
Your kids see and hear you, make sure you model healthy behavior.
If you see a sudden shift in your children, address it immediately and head-on.
Julie’s advice for anyone struggling with food. Start small. Start now.
Grant yourself forgiveness and focus on the path forward.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Time Scarcity Perspective
There always seems to never be enough time to do all the things you need to do and all the things you want to do. How do we create a sense of more time?
Evaluate your time and how you view it. Take an inventory of your day and how you spend your time.
How much time do you spend on regular activities? How can you use this knowledge to change the way you approach and view needing to do these activities?
How much time do you spend on social media? Your phone? Watching TV? Analyze how you spend your time and change what you spend time on to more important things.
What do you value most? How can you design your day around those things? How do you find the balance of “want to” and “have to.”
Create time for the important things! Schedule time with friends! Make dates with your spouse!
Change the way your talk about your to do list. “I will get so much done in 90 minutes” instead of “I only have 90 minutes to get this done.”
Remember that in just a few minutes, you really can get things done that matter. Meditate for 5 minutes. Tidy up for 10 minutes. You will be amazed at what you accomplish.
Shifting your thoughts to “I have plenty of time” will manifest more time.
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Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca’s daughter, Lillie as she talks about her first week of middle school and the changes and adjustments that come with a new school. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What Lillie loves about middle school in the first week
More teachers and more classes make for more fun!
Adjusting to the demands of getting to different classrooms for each class
Making new friends is a simple as starting conversations
Tips on overcoming your shyness if you aren’t comfortable talking to new people
Lillie’s hopes for middle school
The one thing Lillie says helps her adjust to change so easily- turn it into a challenge!
Find a buddy who can help you to adjust
What makes a great teacher in middle school
Remember to be kind and treat your friends well!
The exciting thing about turning 10
Remember: it’s ok to not feel ok.
Lillie’s outlook on her future, and the joy she finds in helping others to feel good.
The best and most difficult parts of her first week
How she would change the world if she could.
Lillie’s favorite thing to do with her family
What stresses Lillie out at the end of the day
Advice from Lillie for elementary school kids, and their parents
How you can plan to overcome future bumps in the road.
Use your support system and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: The Money Dance
Do you fight about money with your spouse? It is one of the most common points of contention in relationships.
Make sure you and your spouse know what kind of financial background they grew up with. Habits and expectations are founded here.
The stress of paying for college is a big trigger. Learn how Seth turned his parents’ stress over his college tuition into a positive.
Differing views on what is affordable and what is a need vs. a want.
Compromise. Compromise. Compromise. If one spouse is conservative with money and the other is not. Find a comfortable middle ground.
Your view on money needs to be centered in respect for your spouse. Respect will lead to more understanding on your personal finances, and hopefully less arguments.
Oftentimes, where you spend your money is where you place your values. What you spend money on is what you value most. Value your time over cooking? You probably order takeout a lot.
Save vs spend? Just because you can technically afford something, does that mean you should buy it? What returns would you have if chose to invest that money? Discuss with your spouse and see what would mean more in the end.
Schedule regular meetings to discuss your finances. You both need to have a good understanding of where you are and where you are going. Learn to be financial partners!
Identify your role in any financial problem and make a plan to address it.
Remember to stay calm, don’t blame, and be open minded to how your partner feels.
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Lisa Chase is a 33-year veteran in education. She has served as a team leader and advisor to her school’s community service club and talent show, as well as a cheerleading coach. Lisa loves her family, her students, cooking, and the Buffalo Bills! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Lisa Chase about how to help our kids to have a successful school year. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Organization is key! Have everything in its place and make sure your kid is on board and learn to take ownership of how things are done.
Don’t assume your kid knows what needs to be done, until they have established a routine. Ask questions that will clue them in to thinking about whether or not something is done or needs to be done.
Communication with your child’s teacher is a valuable tool for both the parent and the student.
Establish the expectation that you will check to see your child’s work is done, until they prove that they don’t need supervision.
Check in with your kid! How are they socially and emotionally?
Keep offering support and security to your child.
Take time to stop and listen when your child communicates with you.
Do you have a “difficult” child? Lisa says they are often her favorite students. Encourage that connection between child and teacher to help your child feel better understood.
Anxiety in our kids is different these days. Technology, phones, social media, etc. all contribute to overload in our kids. Make sure they have downtime with the family.
Social skills have been affected after the pandemic. How do we encourage our kids to become more social? Encourage in-person interaction.
Teach your child how to solve conflicts. Try role playing. Keep practicing social skills with your kids, no matter how old they are.
Balance unplugged activities with you learning more about what they do online.
Tips on improving your communication with the school
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: What Football Is Teaching Me
We are more motivated than ever to learn about the game of football.
The things we learn about in football are so applicable to life.
Persistency- want to improve? Be consistent and work toward improvement
Practice DOES make perfect- or at least it makes for improvement.
Change can be good! Sometimes overcoming your fear of the unfamiliar can turn out to be a great thing! Taking risks and trying new things can open new doors.
Being a part of a team or group is beneficial. Insist that your kids join SOMETHING.
Study of patterns- they do it in football, you can do it in life. There are patterns in everything. Evaluate the patterns in your life. Are they working for you? If not, what do you change?
Visualization to achieve results! Repetition in the brain and in your mind’s eye can help you to reach your desired goal.
The qualities necessary in a good team leader are the same qualities necessary to be good at your job and a good parent.
Just as you need to make adjustments every day in football, you need to make adjustments in your expectations and your actions every day.
Work as a team! Working together and allowing others to help you will always make you a better competitor and better in life. Embrace your “team” whether it is family or friends.
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Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various others. She has also been a guest on multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dana Kay about utilizing a nutritional approach to improving or even eliminating ADHD symptoms. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Hear Dana’s relatable story of how she became a nutrition expert, specializing in ADHD treatment.
What the Food First Approach is and how reducing inflammation can be a highly effective treatment for ADHD.
How to begin implementation of removing gluten, dairy, and soy from the diet by easing into it and creating a new “normal.”
Learn more about the Gut-Brain Connection and how it has impacted the increasing number of diagnosed conditions.
Exploring other avenues when nutritional changes don’t have the intended impact.
The impact of general health when inflammation is reduced by changing the diet.
What are some beneficial supplements to consider when you have already changed your diet?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: It’s OK To Quit
There is a difference between an activity for a child where they are passionate and internally motivated to do and an activity where they rely upon nagging to get to every single time. If it isn’t something they are excited about, it is ok to quit!
Trust your instincts! They are often right. If you feel like it isn’t something to stick with, it may be best to let them quit.
Listen to your child’s input. Are they unhappy about going? Are you unhappy taking them? Forcing them to go may not be the best option.
There is importance in teaching commitment and follow-through, but not at the expense of self-respect and self-care.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: 17th Marriage Anniversary Special with Seth and Rebecca
What is Seth’s favorite part about being married?
What did Seth think marriage would look like BEFORE they were married? How does it live up to his hopes now?
Seth’s favorite part of their wedding day
What is Seth’s favorite thing about Rebecca as a wife?
What Seth does to show love to Rebecca
Seth’s idea of the perfect date with his wife.
What qualities do they admire most in each other?
What qualities do they dislike the most in each other?
What does Seth value the most in their marriage?
What does Seth feel he needs in a marriage?
Lessons learned from Seth’s parents’ divorce
What Seth and Rebecca feel they do right in their marriage to keep it strong.
What do they feel they are getting wrong?
What Seth looks forward to the most in the future.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Please Don’t Go
Back to school means the end of summer, and that can be sad. Summer, please don’t go!
Back to school shopping can be a stressful way to wrap up summer. Starting early is a good idea
The end-of-summer squeeze is on. What do you still want to do before summer is over? How did you do with tackling your summer list?
The mental load we carry can be very different as we transition from summer to the school year.
It is important to have activities your kids love to go to
Remember to be less controlling! Sometimes you have to just say: Good Enough.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Phases of Motherhood
Baby Phase: you are learning how to keep a tiny human alive- diapers, feedings, sleepless nights.
Preschool: adjusting to having your child away from and immediate family- can they make it without you?!
Elementary school- learning about your new community of parents and kids and teachers, maybe navigating returning to work.
Middle school- don’t underestimate your kids’ ability to handle this change and the challenges that come with it.
High school- activities can kick into high-gear! They are beginning to test the waters of independence; remember your child’s experience is not your experience. Do not put your past upon them. Driving and jobs are major milestones, too.
College- learning to let go. The range of motions is intense- excitement, fear, sadness, and joy. Your child is now able to make bigger decisions about how they want to live their lives.
Allow yourself to have all the feelings! Allow yourself grace as you figure it all out and how to juggle everything
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Julia Barbaro is a homeschooling mom of six children, wife, certified life and marriage coach and author. She is an integral part of the behind-the-scenes operations of her husband, Gino's, business ventures, including Jake & Gino and the Rand family of companies. Julia was inspired to become a certified life and marriage coach after witnessing the power of coaching. She felt compelled to give back and motivate others to set goals, seek out their soul purpose, and ask what’s next in their life. Julia's passion is to empower couples to strengthen their mind, their communication, overcome obstacles, and seek clarity. Together, she helps them create a life plan for themselves as well as encouraging parents to guide their children to adulthood. Julia is the author of “The Cannolis Exploded!” And “A Gelato Blast!” children's books about decision making and different paths we can take in life. Julia and her family live in St. Augustine, Florida where they enjoy the old city and the simple beach life. Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Julie Barbaro the keys to better communication in your family and your life, and how to navigate the life of a busy mom. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Awareness of how we act and speak is the first tool for better communications. What do we want to communicate? How does the person with whom you are speaking communicate?
The way you react to someone else when you communicate affects future communications.
Awareness of thoughts before we act: is what you are thinking or feeling right? Think before you speak.
Gaining confidence in yourself by knowing no one has a perfect life, no matter how they might present it.
Know you are doing a good job. Whatever it is you are struggling with, come up with a plan that will get you where you want to be. Start with one step at a time.
Can journaling have a place in how you manage motherhood and life in general? The act of journaling can shift your thinking from emotional to rational and allow you to look at things and decide what is true and what is overreaction.
How does homeschooling fit into your life? It is a major decision to make with benefits that can be worth it for you and your family.
The importance of showing up, no matter what. We all have our challenges, and difficult moments to get through, but the struggle will build upon who you are.
Get evidence for the way you are feeling- is it true or imagined? This is one of the key components to successful communication with your spouse.
Having intention for a good marriage means actively working on it. If something is keeping you from it, ask yourself what it is that holding you back from doing the work and address it.
What works well for Julia and her husband while working together?
Connect with Julia: Websites:
https://jakeandgino.com/
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https://jakeandgino.com/mfz/
Social Media:
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Mentioned:
Podcast Episode with Gary Chapman https://jakeandgino.com/5-love-languages-w-gary-chapman/
Five Love Languages https://5lovelanguages.com/learn
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Mom Guilt
Mothers carry an astounding amount of guilt around with them. I can’t keep up! I need to spend more time with my kids! I need to relax more! I need to clean the house! The list is endless.
Guilt can come from others thinking you have more, do more, are more than they do. We all have our own things going on. No one is perfect.
A common feeling of guilt is not being able to do everything you want and need to do on a daily basis. Learning to reframe your thinking can help. You likely ARE keeping up with what you have to do.
What can we do to cut back on the Mom Guilt?
Social Media- learn to use it correctly! It is a big contributor to our guilt or feelings of inadequacy. Learn to scroll by things that trigger these feelings. Social media is often a false look into people’s real lives. Use it for IDEAS and not comparison.
Stay true to your values! What is truly important to you? Learn to let go of what is not important or in alignment with your values.
Lean in on people who can help lift you up and support you and help you to relieve the guilt, rather than add to it.
Your reality is not equal to someone else’s reality. They may have an immaculate house, you may not. And that is OK. You are definitely NOT alone in that.
Identify the habits and triggers and work on changing them.
What is it about your parenting style that adds to the guilt? What can you change to improve that?
Be realistic in what you can achieve. Insurmountable goals need to be reevaluated.
Check in with your family! What do they see and feel? You may find you are doing better than you thought!
Most importantly, work on gratitude for what you have and what you are able to do.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Positive Thinking Muscle
Sometimes we find ourselves sinking into a negative place. How do we pull ourselves out?
We can create self-imposed pressure to be positive and happy all the time, which can cause uncomfortable feelings. Use this as motivation to change.
Don’t forget self-care! Taking care of yourself will set you up for positive thinking.
Being aware of your negative thinking and habits is the first step in creating change.
Find an outlet for the negative thoughts- brain dump or “get out the yuck” by talking, journaling, praying. Whatever outlet you can find to let the thoughts go will help immensely.
Become your own friend! Treat yourself and talk to yourself the way you would to your best friend.
Building neural pathways happens the more you repeat an action or way of thinking. Positive thinking is a muscle you can build by repeating the way you think and embedding positive thinking in your neural pathways.
Flex you positive thinking muscles daily. Just like doing daily pushups, they get easier the more you do them.
Getting your negative thoughts can take some push to get out. Practice moving past your comfort zone.
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Rachel Baily – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 168 Your Parenting Long Game: Summertime Tips with Rachel Bailey Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Currently Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children and helping parents find the time and energy to incorporate these tools into their lives. Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Rachel Baily about the parenting long game, and the particular challenges of summer, when we are spending so much more time together. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Structure is still important in summertime. Don’t overschedule, but keep structure in place.
Know how to handle boredom. Kids need stimulation, and often resort to negative ways if not guided.
Variations in everyday activities will keep things interesting. Set a challenge or direction for activities.
Counteracting fights and arguments amongst siblings- give them an outlet to discuss their feelings in a “yuck dump,” and give them a plan to address it.
Making time for personal care and personal time needs to be part of your structure. Predictability means less pushback. Consistency is your best tool.
It is ok to break routine on occasion, but make sure to keep consistent most of the time.
Tips on surviving family vacations- set realistic expectations, think about what your child needs to feel and behave their best when away from home.
Tips for working through your child’s big emotions. Regulation is key.
Strengthen their neural pathways by encouraging them to be more flexible in their thinking.
Using Fortunately/ Unfortunately scenarios in storytelling to help the build flexible thinking.
What can you do NOW to help make a smoother back to school transition?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: You Can’t Do It All We can’t do all the things all the time. Know what your strengths are and delegate activities and tasks to those who are good at them. Accept that you won’t be able to do some of the things you want to do. Remember, we have technology to help! Livestream, record a video, etc. Multitasking can be great, but make sure to be present and focused on the important things. When you are working, focus on work. When you are with your family, focus on being with your family. Be sure to create a balance when you can. Consider what you value most and what you want to focus on when deciding what you put your time to. You can’t do it all, but making plans helps! Be sure to make time and take time for fun.
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Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor, author, and resiliency. What sets Dr. Robyne apart is how she learned resiliency from the ground up, as a person who has experienced significant obstacles yet forged her come back. Dr. Robyne has over 16 years of university teaching and research experience and brings a refreshing and researched informed perspective to our understanding and practices of resiliency and wellness. Dr. Robyne’s work is accessible and relatable while offering practical strategies that are realistic and sustainable. Dr. Robyne’s maiden book, Calm Within The Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency, released in March 2021, is now in its third print as it makes its way into the hearts and practices of people around the globe.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Robyn Hanley-Dafoe about Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What is resiliency and why is it important to learn?
We can do hard things! It is ok to struggle or make mistakes. Stick to it and trust the process.
Resiliency is learned and fostered by experience and parenting.
Honor your feelings. There is no right or wrong way to feel.
The difference between those children who tackle challenges and those who give up can be due to their sense of psychological safety. How comfortable are they with making mistakes? Sometimes it is just their personality or that what they are struggling with just isn’t a fit for them.
Resilience is improved when a child’s gifts, skills, and talents are valued.
How can we as parents model resiliency for our kids? Be open about how you problem solve.
What was the biggest contributing factor that helped Dr. Robyne overcome her challenges with depression as a teen?
What Dr. Robyne does today to cope with life’s challenges.
When is it ok to rescue our kids and when is it ok to support them when managing discomfort?
When you are in a crisis or navigating something that is hard, you don’t always have to talk about the problems. It is important to have normal conversations to keep the connection strong.
What is the best advice Dr. Robyne has ever received?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Summer Pressure
School’s out, why are we feeling pressure? We can create additional pressure when we want to make to most of summer, with all the planning it entails.
When you isolate yourself in your thoughts of all that you “need” to do, you end up feeling frustrated and alone.
Plan before the day of! Asking spur of the moment what they want to do, will often not work well.
You don’t have to ask your kids what they want to do all the time. Sometimes just making the plans for them, or allowing them their own plans is enough.
How does Rebecca plan to break the pattern of summer pressure?
The pressure you feel is most certainly self-imposed.
Summer Fun is wonderful, but don’t forget the importance of downtime.
For bigger plans like a vacation- start early, and have discussion.
Prioritize! Make time for the important things on your list.
Make a list of what everyone wants to do this summer and make plans.
What does Rebecca feel about Summer Bucket Lists?
Remember not to compare and despair. Other families might be doing more than you. Use that to feel inspired rather than a failure.
Consider financial expenditures. There are lots of fun things to do that are free. You can indulge in regular things like coffee or nails, but limit yourself.
Be sure to recognize and appreciate the things you are doing right!
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Melissa Stecher is the owner and creator of Hopeful Simplicity. In 2017 she reached her snapping point. As a mom, full-time employee, co-parent, blending families, some personal health issues, and still being asked all those 'at-home' questions like 'what's for dinner?' she broke. She was angry and tired all the time and knew that wasn't the person she wanted to be. This is when her family started swapping. They swapped bad habits for better ones. Melissa started making her bed each morning just to feel like she was accomplishing something each day. They swapped harsh chemical products for natural options and the whole Home Team started cleaning. They even swapped unsuccessful organizing systems for compromised successes. In 2018 Melissa took a leap of faith in herself and got certified as a professional organizer. Now, not only do they get to save time, they save money and live less stressed lives while helping others find hope in their chaos and clutter. Listen to this helpful Whinypaluza episode with Melissa Stecher for tips and tricks for staying organized in the summer when the kids are home from school.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What you can do to get your kids to contribute to keeping the home tidy.
Ask “why” when something isn’t being done, and come up with a solution that works for each person.
What do we do with all the things that come home from school? What to keep? What to toss? Realistically, we can’t keep every single piece of art they make.
Designate a single location for archived items: one per category (art, grades, etch) one per kid, then organize them by date/grade.
Organization should be done seasonally. Winter things don’t need to be out during summer, and vice-versa. Individual bins that can be swapped from storage into your home when the season changes.
Organizing entertainment! Set goals for different activities: outside time, reading time, family time, etc. Build activities into the daily routine.
For younger kids, consider a system to spark activities. Write activities down and put them in a container so they can randomly pick something to do.
For family activities, consider finding things that will spark a conversation with your kids, even if it isn’t something YOU are interested in.
Mothers often contribute to their own stress by putting all the “to dos” on their own shoulders. Try shifting from “I have to, I need to” to “we have to, we need to.” Are certain things really “your job?”
Learning to cede control to others is a game changer. Things don’t have to be done your way all the time. Things are being done for the family, and each person has a different way to do things.
Visual reminders can be the best support system or Home Teams: Calendars, Schedule Page, White Board- whatever works for you.
What other organizational leaders inspire Melissa?
Organization can create a sense of control over your world and home.
What can we do to prepare for back to school?
Start with school supply checklists, clean out old schedules and plug in new ones.
Back to school is a good time to update your “habit page,” or assigned tasks for each member of the household.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Your Brain Lies To You
Have you ever stopped to think about all the things you say to yourself throughout the day?
We are oftentimes very critical of ourselves, without really realizing it. What can we do to change the conversation?
Do you have ANTs?! Automatic Negative Thoughts and why they are important to get out of your brain?
Neural pathways are created when we have the same thoughts over and over. Bad thoughts will repeat themselves. The good news is that good thoughts can repeat themselves, too.
Some of the most common negative thoughts in adults. They are often the same in our children.
Becoming aware of these thoughts is the first step to overcoming them.
The four main categories of cognitive distortions: personalizing, filtering, catastrophizing, and polarizing. What do they all mean, and what impact do they have?
How do we avoid these distortions? Combatting negative thinking starts with awareness. Question yourself when you say negative things. Is what you are saying accurate? Do you have facts to support them? What you say if you were talking to a friend? What would a friend or your spouse say to you?
Sometimes the things you are most critical of are the traits others love about you.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Summer Sanity Tips For Parents
Do what works for YOUR family; don’t compare yourself to others.
Adjust your expectations, and verbalize them to your family.
Balance scheduled activities with scheduled downtime.
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking everyone else’s lives are perfect based on what they share on social media, and yours is lacking. What people put out on social media is not the full reality of their lives.
If you find yourself feeling jealous of someone, focus on finding out how you can make it happen for yourself.
Continue with your “me time.” Your mental and physical health still need this.
Summer goes fast! Make those plans.
Ask your family what is on their wish list for summer fun and make plans.
Get out of the house! Being cooped up inside can add to your stress. Getting out of the house is a good way to reset.
Everyone needs space. Make sure everyone has down time, by themselves.
Make sure you and your kids maintain their connections with others. Socialization is important, even if you have to push yourself to do it.
You can do this! You are doing a good job. Keep reminding yourself!
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For over two decades, Wendie Pett has been motivating people to make fitness and good nutrition part of their daily routine. She teaches the balance of mind, body and spirit through her Visibly Fit™ wellness program. Wendie has a nationally syndicated television program that airs each week on the NRB Network, LIFTABLEtv, WLCN, and IBN Television. It has aired for over 9 years. Her television show also appears weekly on the Life Network For Women app. Wendie is a full-time business owner, a naturopathic doctor, wife, mother, author, speaker, TV host, advisory board member for Christian Women in Media and part-time volunteer. Her business consists of whole-food/plant-based wellness coaching, emotional healing, personal online training, fitness planning, educational and motivational speaking, and creating new products/tools to assist clients along their wellness journey. After a major injury to her shoulder, she resorted to body weight resistance exercises for strength and healing and hasn’t turned back to any other form of training since. She has helped countless others reach their fitness goals without ever compromising their joints, tendons, or ligaments - teaching that Your Body Is Your Gym™ and instilling new diet habits that have shown to reverse multiple diseases and allow people to get off medications.
Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Wendie Pett about creating better mindset and habits to level up to your best life. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Visualized Resistance- using mind/muscle connection to envision varying weights, working your muscles without being prone to injuries that can occur with heavy weights.
Wendie’s mission to guide women into the right mindset so they can take better care of themselves, allowing them to show up for their friends, family, and community in a more meaningful way.
Next Level Living- are you living your best life now, and if not, how can you?
R.E.A.C.H.: Release, Exercise, Affirm, Choose, and Heart.
Release- letting go of unhealthy emotions attached to certain habit.
Exercise- move more to feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Affirm- changing your self-talk vocabulary to affirming and positive thinking.
Choose- the choices you make every day either take you closer to or further away from your goals.
Heart- where are you coming from in all that you say and do? Do you start in a place of forgiveness? Forgive yourself and others for falling short of perfection.
What you can do to create a shift to override old habits you wish to release.
Focusing on why you deserve to level up in your life and change your habits.
Mind/Body/Spirit- they are all intertwined. Mindset is key, the body follows, and spirituality is the foundation of it all.
Feeling WORTHY of all that we aspire to and receive.
How to make consistent healthy choices- Plan and build in accountability.
Moderation kills momentum- some people cannot handle things in moderation. Know yourself, and how you are going to react to indulging.
Toxic Hunger State- oftentimes our body craves things that indicate nutritional deficiencies, what your brain thinks it wants isn’t always what your body is asking for.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Lessons Learned From This School Year
Recognizing the new level of independence in our kids. Letting out kids prove themselves to be capable and independent is a milestone for us all.
Don’t question your motherly instincts. Trust your gut and that you know what is best for you and for your kids.
High School is better than middle school! If you have a kid struggling to get though middle school, keep this in mind.
Friendships, activities, and connections are essential for our kids’ mental health. Push them to be involved and you will see they are happier and better off. Busy kids stay out of trouble.
Remember to be your own best friend! Treat yourself the way you would your best friend.
Mental Health Days? Yes! We all need them; don’t be afraid to use them.
Don’t be afraid to fight for your kids and what they need in school. Don’t push it off to someone on the PTA. Use your voice as a parent.
Our kids get so much more out of their education when they have teachers who make the effort to connect with them.
When kids are allowed to rise to the occasion and deal with an issue, it will build strength and character.
Volunteer options dwindle the older your kids get. If volunteering is important to you, do it when you can. The older your kids get, the more difficult it is for schools to get volunteers.
To balance the hectic schedule of school, kids need downtime and mindfulness and calm.
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Listen to this Birthday Special Edition of the Whinypaluza podcast! It’s Rebecca’s birthday this week! Her husband, Seth, interviews her as she reflects on turning 46 this year. This week: Turning 46
A birthday is the perfect time to reflect upon the year- what was great, what wasn’t; what do you want to do differently this year?
What makes her feel most loved on her birthday?
How have Seth and Rebecca worked to improve expectations and pivoting from the “let’s see what happens” approach to specifically asking for what she wants.
If you are unsure of what you want for your birthday, open it up for discussion with your spouse or family.
Rebecca credits joy in her life and how she presents herself to the world to a more youthful appearance.
The most important lessons learned last year: appreciating and taking care of her body, and being more present in life’s moments.
Why Rebecca has decided to view her kids’ leaving elementary school as her graduating with them.
The most important marital lessons for Rebecca in the last year. Don’t forget to put the time and focus in on your marriage!
The most important parenting lessons for Rebecca in the last year. Don’t take everything so seriously! She improves every year.
The importance of self-talk and doing it right.
What Rebecca has learned in all her interviews with marital and parenting experts on the podcast.
The best moments of the last year have been seeing the culmination of all the hard work she puts into getting her kids through all the activities and school.
What Rebecca hopes will be the successes of the next year.
What is the next big thing for Rebecca?
Remember that no one is perfect, despite what they project and show to the rest of the world. Everyone has his and her own struggles.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! As the end of the school year comes to a crescendo, we are all feeling overwhelmed, but the energy in our kiddos is palpable. Hang in there, moms, we are almost through it! This week: I’m Holding On
We are all insanely busy with the end of the year activities, be sure to offer up your thanks and show appreciation to all those around you who support you and your kids in all that is going on.
The more you are involved in your kids’ schools, and the more kids you have, the more attached you feel. When your kids age out of elementary, it can be an emotional end.
With all the chaos, hold on to your sanity! But remember to hold on to your memories. They will be precious to you.
Be sure to take your hectic schedule hour by hour. What can you do now? When can you fit in a moment for yourself? Don’t forget to pace yourself and stop for a moment to slow yourself down.
If you have the flexibility in work to do so, be involved and attend these events. They are a unique time for you and your kids, that you and your kids will always remember.
Take care of yourself! Sunscreen! Hydrate! Eat! Sleep! Breathe.
Keep in mind that despite the chaos, it is good chaos, because our kids have not had these events in a few years.
Use your support network! Whether it is to help with events, or cover dinner and rides. Ask for help.
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Listen to this very special Father’s Day episode of Whinypaluza with Rebecca’s husband, Seth, as he discusses lessons learned in fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! This week, Rebecca repurposes the fantastic questions her daughters asked her for the Mother’s Day episodes. Now it is Dad’s turn!
What inspires him to be such a great dad?
Seth’s favorite thing about being a dad is the magical moments in his kids’ lives.
His biggest challenge of being a father, and growth that has come from tackling those challenges.
Being a better parent means taking care of yourself. What does Seth do to take care of himself?
Our children have unique needs, how does he handle parenting 3 children with different needs?
Rebecca dubs him “the king of balance.” How does he achieve it?
What would Seth do differently if he could do things over?
What are his best and worst parenting moments?
What is the most important bit of advice he has for other parents?
Seth’s future fatherhood aspirations.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Crushing A Crazy Saturday
For many parents, July can be crazy! Take it hour by hour, day by day, and try to remain calm.
Recognizing when you are in an anxious state when things are hectic. Visual and mental exercises can help you calm.
When the anxiety hits, STOP and employ the RE process: rewind, reset, refocus, replace, reframe, reflect, and rejoice. Practice it and it will become automatic.
Instead of getting into the rushed and angry mode, talk to yourself and go over why the things you are doing are good things. Smile and enjoy the journey.
Your anxious state initiates other states of being in those around you, that are not ideal.
We can’t do everything ourselves. We need a village. DELEGATE!
Rephrasing the way you talk about your day and what you HAVE to do to what you GET to do, will change the way you feel about things.
With your partner, try to be observant and recognize patterns of emotion in each other, and discuss how you can improve things together.
Be confident in your ability to get it done. You will find you are much calmer getting through hectic times. Practice makes perfect. Repeat what worked, stop what didn’t.
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Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca and Seth Greene as they discuss the importance of good communication in your marriage and lessons they have learned along the way. Episode 155 Better Communication In Your Marriage with Rebecca and Seth
Problems with “The List of Wants” and how sometimes monumental lists of wants can make your partner feel overwhelmed or as though they are falling short as a provider.
The impact of negative comments is 3x that of positive comments. Be sure to express gratitude for what you have and take baby steps when bringing up your want list.
Coming to the understanding that expressing wants does not equate to feeling as though you are unhappy with what you have. Finding the middle ground to communicate this is tricky, but important.
The Housewives Effect- does your husband feel like you are developing unrealistic expectations when watching shows about extravagant living? Is it entertainment or aspirational?
Does your partner have literal thinking? Do you understand the difference when your partner expresses a want as an example or as a specific request?
The importance of having goals, and being clear about your realistic expectations about achieving them. Discuss your work goals, your personal goals, your couple goals, and your family goals.
Learning your partner’s “language” is key to better communication. How do they process information? How do they respond to different ways of presenting information? Do they do better with a plan and timeline? Do they do better with vision boards? What kind of communicator is your spouse?
Learning about and growing with your spouse is a journey that never ends. Be sincere and be proactive and you will find the rewards worth it!
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Addressing The Shootings
Anxious parents have anxious children, so be sure to manage your emotions and reaction to sensitive events. How do you make yourself feel safe, so your kids can feel safe?
Basic safety considerations: be aware of your surroundings at all times, have exit plans in mind, make sure you are able to hear and see what is happening around you.
It is ok to disconnect from the news and social media. Overwhelm is real. It is OK to TURN IT OFF, or just keep scrolling.
Gauge The Age: what subjects and information are appropriate for your child’s age and personality? Be careful to not overshare, which leads to them feeling overwhelmed or scared.
Getting comfortable with lockdown drills. They are frightening, but necessary.
Approach your kid with difficult topics by saying “you don’t have to talk about it, but I’m here if you want to.”
Don’t assume you know what your kids are talking about, and be sure to ask clarifying questions. Encourage THEM to ask questions when something makes them uncomfortable or confused.
Ask questions to your school about safety plans. Encourage your kid to ask your kids about the school’s safety plan. Never assume.
Make change! Speak up and DO something. Action feels better and does more than talk.
Even when you think your kids can’t hear you, they often can. Thin walls, nosey kids, they often can hear private conversations, so be sure to save the heavy stuff for when you know they are not home.
Arrange for someone outside of the home to be a safe person to talk to. Sometimes they will be more open with people who aren’t their parent.
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Andrea Cairella, LPCC, is a psychotherapist, consultant, speaker and international best-selling author of No Longer Burned Out on Busy. Andrea is founder and CEO of Andrea Cairella International and has served as an advisor to innovative entrepreneurs, CEO's, Fortune 500 leaders, corporate professionals, and mothers seeking a thriving life - work balance. She is the creator of the CARE Approach™ and The Feminine Freedom Method™, two methodologies which support women leaders in all dimensions of life. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Andrea Cairella reclaiming your authentic self as a woman and finding inner calm. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
An early encounter with her high school counselor inspired her to go into therapy.
The innate abilities and gifts that women have (nurturing, growing, etc) are often at odds with the established structure which tend to be masculine (check off the list, get it done, etc). This makes work-life balance difficult.
The natural rhythm of women (based on the lunar cycle and seasons) is more about creation, integration, and reflection.
Operating on a high level of intensity can be unproductive for many women.
The parasympathetic nervous system and how to navigate and integrate the energy of women and men.
Life cycles are important to honor. Birth and death are represented in life with changes and growth, it is imperative to move through these stages in order to be prepared and able to move to the next step.
The mind is faster than the body, so it is important to slow down and allow your body a chance to catch up.
Understanding your inner peace is the way to be clear on what you want and what you need.
Transcending the system and setting your own boundaries- taking back your power.
Going from full-throttle to slowing down is a process. It will take time and effort.
Think of harmonizing rather than balancing, when trying to do it all.
Can you recognize the difference between your energy and someone else’s that you are responding to and resonating?
When a woman honors her time and her boundaries, she reclaims her power.
Don’t dismiss your strength when you find yourself struggling.
Learning to honor your own energy is beneficial for your children to learn early on.
Start with the relationship you have with yourself, and it will improve the way you interact with the rest of the world.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! As an extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: You Are Not A Failure (I Promise You) A moment of reflection on the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. We at Whinypaluza want to express our deepest sympathies to the families and community of Uvalde and Robb Elementary. We also want to express our wholehearted gratitude to educators all over the country who protect our kids every day. Thank you. This episode:
Feeling overwhelmed and like a failure is a very common theme amongst parents.
Remember to cut yourself a break! We all forget things, do not beat yourself up.
The list of things we use to justify our feeling of failure is unrealistically long. STOP.
How do we shift our thinking from being hung up on what we didn’t accomplish, to what we have accomplished?
We can all take wisdom from the quote, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Do not compare yourself to others. You will always feel you fall short.
Start recognizing your inner voice and find a way to engage and rewind. Reset how you talk to yourself. Be proactive, not reactive.
Bring yourself from emotion to logic.
Cognitive distortion- it is easier to think bad things about ourselves. We have to actively work on saying and thinking positive things about ourselves.
How do we set ourselves up for success and feeling good about ourselves?
Write it down! Getting thoughts and lists out of your head and paper is very therapeutic.
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Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Atluri coupled her consulting background with her passion for total wellness to become certified as a meditation coach and teach corporate mindfulness. Plus, her experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via in vitro fertilization (IVF), international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach. Atluri hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” where she interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life’s challenges. Her parenting mindfulness expertise and fertility advocacy work has been featured in the L.A. Times, Motherly, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, Prevention, Well+Good, and Woman’s Day. She is the author of Mindfulness Journal for Parents, and the forthcoming 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby (Spring 2022).
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Josephine Atluri about how to be more mindful throughout your day, and more present in your life. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
What inspired Josephine to become a mindfulness and mediation expert.
Wanting to become the calm eye of the storm when surrounded by chaos.
What is mindfulness and how can you apply it to all aspects of your life?
Are you truly present in all the moments of your life?
How parents can be more mindful and present in their lives, helping us move through life.
The exercise of manipulated breathing sends a message to your body to calm down, creating a chain reaction of calming and awareness.
Mediation, even for 2-3 minutes can be done in many situations throughout the day.
How often a day should you practice mindfulness? Remember to start with small, attainable goals.
A great way to start meditation is to build it into your day.
The coping strategies of mindfulness are very powerful and useful tools for children.
Set an example to normalize mindfulness and meditation so your children will be willing to try the same strategies to calm themselves.
Learn a bit about Josephine’s 7 children (including 3 sets of twins) and how she manages to balance motherhood and life.
Anyone can meditate- even if you think your brain is too busy to calm.
Learning to let go of “have tos” and “musts” in order to make more room for meaningful things in your life.
Tips for raising twins! It is just like considering the differences between non-twin siblings. Respect their individuality.
How to stay connected throughout adoption and surrogacy. Be intentional.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: My Love Letter to Elementary School
After 10 years, Rebecca attends her LAST elementary school PTA meeting, which naturally initiated some reflection.
The Greene Family has been fortunate to have their kids in the same district and elementary school since day one.
Being a stay-at-home mom left a small void in her life, which she filled by volunteering for the PTA.
Volunteering for school is so important in feeling connected to the school and your kids’ lives outside of the home. It also adds value to your own life by making social connections.
The era of Covid has changed the landscape of school events, and newcomers have never experienced pre-Covid activities.
When volunteering, be sure to set your boundaries. Will you volunteer at one school or multiple schools? Will you be on the board of the PTA at one school, or multiple schools? Know your limits and stick to them.
Your child’s success heavily depends on the home to school link. The more you get to know your kid’s teachers and principal, the better your communication will be in order to get the most out of your kid’s education experience.
A bond is built with teachers who have each of your children as they progress through school.
Connecting with other mothers is a very valuable thing as a mother of children of any age.
After 10 years, Rebecca values the skills she has gained by being on the PTA.
How do we help our kids adjust to the transition from elementary to middle school? Focus on the gains rather than the losses, and let them know they will have support as they learn the ropes.
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Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, owner of APT Counseling Services, licensed psychotherapist, professor, and author. Dr. Pass-Turner has worked in the mental health profession for over 20 years. She published the books Rex’s Journey: Helping children understand and cope with emotions and the forthcoming ADHD Warrior; Helping children conquer ADHD unwanted behaviors. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner about the work she does with children, especially in the ADHD space and victims of sexual abuse. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Dr. Pass-Turner’s lifelong mission to help others led her to the profession of counseling.
Her books are a tool to reach more children than she would be able to, and get them tools to help and offer support.
Offering the tools to help kids cope with their emotions is at the heart of what she does
Mind, body, and soul need to be in sync.
The importance of support structure at home and how it leads to better results at school.
Getting kids off technology and relating with people at home will build relationships.
Listening more to your kids is one of the most important things you can do to support your child.
In listening, you can help your kid express their emotions and get validation, in turn, you can help them problem solve.
How to approach improving “unwanted behaviors” with ADHD kids. Establishing a routine is the best start.
How to recognize when your child may be experiencing sexual abuse, and what to do.
Respecting that all children are different and their needs will vary.
The successful cases she has worked on leave a lasting impact.
The skills taught in her books can be utilized in the classroom.
Remembering to set an example at home for the behaviors you want your children to have.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Mother’s Day
If you tend to feel disappointed on Mother’s Day, try telling your family what you want. Have a discussion about what you can do together.
Navigating Mother’s Day meals- what do you want to eat? Where do you want to be?
What is the #1 thing you wish for Mother’s Day? Is it sleep? Being alone? Is it not cooking or cleaning? Is it a gift? Is it time spent with family? Hone in on just a couple of expectations. No one needs an all-day extravaganza.
Be clear about what you want, but open it up to compromise. Want to go for a walk? Have the kids decide where.
Is laying around all day realistic? No. It is ok to do a few menial tasks. Set yourself up to NOT be disappointed.
Mother’s Day is a great day to have the family pitch in for cleaning up!
If it within your budget, consider a cleaning service as a Mother’s Day gift!
No one wants to be disappointed on Mother’s Day. Don’t be afraid to tell your family what you want. You do so much for your family, they WANT to make you happy. What do you have to lose?
As in all things, in all relationships, communication is key! Have realistic, clear expectations and be sure to express them.
Moms will ALWAYS love handmade gifts from their kids.
Remember: Mother’s Day is about feeling loved and appreciated.
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Listen to this very special Mother’s Day Whinypaluza episode as Rebecca turns the tables yet again. This week her daughter Ella takes the host seat while she asks her mom what it is like to be a mother, and offers her own observations on motherhood.
You are sure to love Ella’s insightful take on this topic!
Some things they discuss:
What Rebecca likes best about being a mother.
The challenges of motherhood are both mental and physical.
What Rebecca does to cope with the challenges of motherhood.
What self-care looks like for different moms.
Parenting 3 very different children. Observing what your kids and responding accordingly.
Achieving balance- how do you manage it? Prioritizing is key.
Is there anything about motherhood that Rebecca would go back and change?
Rebecca’s worst parenting moment and what she learned from it.
Conversely, what was Rebeca’s proudest parenting moment and what she has learned from it?
We hope you have enjoyed these very special conversations with Rebecca’s daughters!
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! Rebecca talks about the 15 lessons she has learned so far in 15 years of motherhood. This week: Lessons In Motherhood This Year
Shift the focus on yourself and how you react. This is what you actually have control over.
You will continue to make mistakes. Being a good mom means always working on being better, not being perfect. Think of it as leveling up.
Take a step back. Learn to recognize when to let your kids handle their own problems and responsibilities. Stepping in when it isn’t good enough for you undermines their ability to learn how to manage themselves.
Your kids will always need you. As they become more and more independent, they still need you to love them and to be there.
Don’t underestimate your kids, and what they are capable of. Give them the room to grow into themselves.
You can’t be everywhere, all the time. As much as you want to be at every even for every kid, you need to choose and you need to allow others to be there.
You can’t volunteer for everything. Volunteers ARE needed, but don’t sacrifice your time when it is needed elsewhere in your personal life.
Everything doesn’t have to be perfect all the time. Again, give your children the agency to take control of learning how to do things.
It is ok for your kids to be upset. It is normal and you need to let your kids feel the full spectrum of feelings. Learning to cope with uncomfortable emotions is important.
Listen more and say less. Embrace “less is more” when it comes to communication. Sometimes being brief and concise is better.
Focus more on the good in your kids, than the bad. Look for the good behavior and be their cheerleader. You will always see what you look for. If you look for bad, that is all you will notice.
Your child’s life is theirs to live, not yours. Allow some agency for your kids to choose their activities, interests, friends, career, etc.
The importance of one-on-one time with each of your kids. Learn to balance the time you give to each of your children. Give your time, even if it is only 15 minutes a day.
It is ok to force family fun. Oftentimes you will always get a “no” if you ask, so sometimes they need a nudge. Once they are out, they usually have a good time.
Every stage of motherhood is exciting. Instead of mourning the passage of time, embrace the great privilege you have to witness every milestone.
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Today on a very special Mother’s Day edition of Whinypaluza, Rebecca turns the tables and has her daughter Lillie take the host seat while she asks her mom what it is like to be a mother.
What inspires Rebecca to be a great mom?
Why did she feel called to social work?
Is motherhood what she thought it would be?
How does Rebecca want to be better as a mom?
What is the hardest part of being a mom?
The most rewarding thing to Rebecca about being a mother.
Hear Rebecca’s most helpful advice for other moms.
What gets her through ups and downs of motherhood?
What would adult Rebecca say to child Rebecca?
Who would Rebecca bring from heaven if she could?
Where does she see her kids in 10 years?
Did Rebecca feel adequately prepared to be a mom?
What would she have been if not a social worker?
How has the relationship improved between mother and daughter?
We hope you enjoy this very heartwarming interview, and Happy Mother’s Day!
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Body Image
The shift in Rebecca’s body image was inspired by wanting better for her children. The change starts with you, and your children reap the benefits.
Changing the relationship you have with food and exercise starts with viewing them differently. Food is not good or bad. Exercise is not a “have to” it is a “get to.”
There will never be perfection, only progress.
Learning to see yourself with “kinder eyes.” Start to talk to yourself differently. Your kids will pick up on how you talk about yourself.
Body image is NOT limited to girls. Boys have just as much personal criticism.
Scars reflect upon a journey. What do you think of when you look at yours?
Teaching your children how to talk to themselves is only half of the battle. Being a better example is the other half.
Changing your coping skills will help your children learn better skills for themselves.
Learning to appreciate the body you have and your good health. Fuel yourself with positive thoughts about your body, and appreciation for all that it can do.
Don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone has some kind of body image issue that likely effects them equally.
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Anne Marie Comaratta is a mother of two, a strong widow, a long-time educator, and a founder of Stress Free Admissions. As an independent college consultant, she works with high school students and their families as they navigate college admissions. From helping students choose schools to creating dialogue between parents and kids about finances, from polishing college essays to helping students select teacher recommendations, Anne Marie’s services are intended to take the stress and anxiety out of the college admissions process. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Anne Marie Comaratta about the college admissions process and how to make it manageable and virtually stress-free. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How Anne Marie’s education background in primary school lends itself to her ability to help parents and children plan for the college admissions process.
Anne-Marie’s services cover choosing a school, coursework, essays, and applications.
Anxiety can be overwhelming for both parents and kids when trying to decide on college plans, or even not going to college.
Parents can often equate getting accepted to an ivy league school with success as a parent or future guarantee of success for a kid. Selective schools do not guarantee success as an adult.
The pressure of life as a high school student is enough without adding the stress of choosing and applying to school. Anne Marie helps you to focus in on one thing at a time.
When is the best time to start meeting with an admissions advisor?
When do you start initiating test prep? What sports and activities do you need?
Testing requirements have changed. What do you need to know?
Are Test Prep courses worth the investment?
ACT vs SAT- what you should know.
The importance of your kid having some autonomy in deciding what they want to do.
A consultant can help bridge the gap between the parent and kid in communication about the college admissions process.
What if your child doesn’t know what they want to study?
Getting the most out of an admissions consultant.
The college essay: what makes a good one?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! As an extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Take The Vacation: Myrtle Beach Edition Vlog with The Greene Family When life gets hectic and overrun with an endless list of to-dos, it is hard to schedule a time to sit down, let alone plan a vacation. It is time to just take a vacation!
We all need downtime. Don’t wait, plan the vacation now!
Ask your friends and family where they like to go, especially for family vacations. Everyone likes something different; it is good to ask questions.
Compromise! Location, travel mode, activities- include everyone in the decision-making.
Think about what everyone wants to do. Do you want an active vacation? Do you want to laze around by the pool?
Don’t forget to take sun breaks. Sunburn and fatigue are no fun for anyone.
Don’t overschedule- make sure to allow for some downtime!
Think about how warm or cold it is going to be. What are your kids’ temperature limits?
Take notes! If you plan to return, jot down things you want to do next time. What worked? What didn’t?
Memories are more important than things. Take the vacation!
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Stef Richthammer is a Wellness Life and support coach, certified in Health and Life coaching. She empowers women to prioritize themselves. Too often women ignore their own stress or pain to make it ‘all good’ for those around them. Their wellness is as important as their family’s! In fact, without your wellness you cannot be 'all the things’ for everyone. Stef specializes in creating an individual and unique path for each client. Together they create a realistic and attainable journey to their goals and dreams. With proven techniques and tools Stef’s clients have a stronger sense of self-worth, enabling them to attain their wellness dreams. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Stef Richthammer about effectively advocating for yourself so your needs are met as a mother and wife, and allowing you to achieve personal goals. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Learning the tough lesson of prioritizing yourself before you land in a crisis situation.
You are equally as important as those you care for.
Tell your family what you are thinking and what you need. If you aren’t saying it out loud, your needs won’t be met.
Set boundaries to make sure everyone gets what they need, including you! Schedule your self-care and communicate your intentions.
Boundaries will teach your kid that not everything revolves around them, and teaches them the importance of their own boundaries
The importance of teaching your children to cope without you all the time and problem solve.
Incorporate fun and joy as part of what you NEED. The little things that make you smile have a great impact on your overall stress level.
To be empowered is to know your worth.
The key to success in reaching goals is WANTING it, and doing what it takes to achieve it.
Recognizing your need for change is the first step in shifting how you do things; small steps lead to big results.
Learn about Stef’s Circle Of Life Program and how it helps identify key aspects of a life well lived, as well as what your priorities are.
Learn about Stef’s work with women on deeper self-care and self-advocacy in order to rediscover self-worth.
Recognizing how you react to things going on around you and taking a pause to respond more effectively.
In a fast-paced world, don’t forget to slow down and make choices for yourself- assess and reflect.
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Allana Robinson, CEO of Uncommon Sense Parenting is a registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist for children with special needs, creating targeted behavior and intervention plans. She has spent countless hours reading the latest child development and behavioral psychology research, and is certified in Pivotal response therapy and Shanker Self-Reg. Allana is trained in Relationship Development Intervention, Hanen Social Communication, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. She is also the mom to two amazing kids. Listen to this fascinating and educational Whinypaluza episode with Allana Robinson about the stages of brain development and how they impact your child’s behavior. Get ready to learn all about brain function and emotions! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Learn to name the emotion behind the action when responding to your child when they are doing something that you have issue with.
Many parents don’t understand the developmental progression of children which helps in how you deal with your child’s behavior.
Meltdowns vs Tantrums- there IS a difference. What do you do in each situation?
Learning to not take your child’s behavior personally has a huge impact on your ability to get through difficult moments.
Understanding the limbic system and how your child WILL pick up and feed off your emotions.
Flexible Thinking and Executive Function skills- each child has different skill levels and can be taught to make up for any deficits. Practice makes perfect!
Teaching your kids to take a break and reset when they are feeling overwhelmed. Kids can learn to self-regulate when we find the right tools for them.
Learn about Plan B- helping you to understand your child’s perspective before you start addressing what you see as a concern.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Handling Criticism Better
How can we use criticism to grow and not always be hurt by it? Rebecca reflects on how she is learning to handle criticism better.
Don’t seek outside praise and evaluation- you are not always going to get it from those you want it from.
The more confidence you have, the less you criticize other people.
The effectiveness of letting someone know they have hurt your feelings without being angry when you do it.
Don’t be afraid to give yourself praise and validation.
Ask yourself “what is their intent?” when someone is criticizing you. Listen without being defensive.
Criticism is harder to take when it is unsolicited. It is wise to wait until you are asked.
Aside from your family, you don’t need to surround yourself with people who only criticize you.
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Maxine Johnson is an author, co-author, certified life coach and a transformation specialist for women who are ready to take their lives to the next level. She is the CEO and Founder of WIFE Boss Academy, where she helps women who are in a position of power obtain clarity, confidence and influence in both areas. She is passionate about encouraging and inspiring women to be their best selves. Over the years, she has worked with women globally, helping them find positive change. This approach, when implemented by individuals, leads to a transformation in every aspect of their lives. She understands that the road to living a fulfilled life entails the right amount of motivation and commitment by her audience. She has shared her message to thousands of women worldwide and has enlightened women, helping them realize that they can achieve anything!! Maxine loves to share her personal life experiences in the form of heart-warming stories. Maxine has over 19 years’ experience as a Human Resources Professional and 12 years of faith-based service. She is the author of a life-changing guide titled, “Helping A Sister.”
Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Maxine Johnson about balancing work and family and the importance of self-care to give your best in all you do. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Heeding the call into pastorhood- it wasn’t what she set out to do until she understood the calling.
The importance of investing in yourself, no matter what that looks like.
The natural progression from being a pastor and HR rep into being a coach.
Keeping the lines of communication open with your spouse and creating a schedule to keep things on track in your busy lives.
Self-care is like “cleaning the cup.” It removes the residue of negativity which allows you to approach your family and work with a level head and patience.
Balancing masculine and feminine energy within our homes and ourselves. Be respectful of the roles we want to play.
Give the same grace and patience to your family that you would to others.
Keys to being a good leader: listen with empathy, have compassion, be vulnerable in a way that allows you to relate. Remember YOUR journey.
Creating change: establish an urgency in why you want to change: Why do you want it? What is the goal? How will you get there?
Resiliency comes from identifying what more you have in you to give.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: I Am Not My To Do List
It is all too easy to let your To-Do List take over your life.
When eliminating things from your list, what is non-negotiable? What do you value most?
Don’t be afraid to add fun and joy to your list!
Guilt will dissipate when you start to benefit from taking care of yourself. Make the time to make yourself a priority.
Stop. Recharge. Reset! Don’t forget to take breaks from the to-do list.
Balance: What is it and how do you achieve it?
Many things that “need to get done” don’t really need to get done right away.
Find ways to shake up monotonous tasks. Even if it means new laundry detergent!
The mistake of making your list too big. Limit tasks to relieve the sense of overwhelm and help you prioritize.
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Listen to this special, table-turning Whinypaluza episode. Judy Herman is back and this time she interviews Rebecca and Seth about how they built and sustain a successful marriage. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Connecting through faith and shared values is a basis for a strong foundation in a relationship.
Divine Intervention- expressing what you want and looking for the signs.
The decision of becoming a single income household when they started having kids, and how they navigated that dynamic.
The importance of discussing your goals in the beginning of a relationship. What aligns and what doesn’t?
The integration of martial skills and business skills to have success at home and at work.
The importance of being open minded and willing to learn and grow.
The challenges and changing dynamics when kids came along.
The birth of their first baby- differing perspectives on an unexpected experience.
Balancing privacy and sharing with the public of family dynamics on Rebecca’s podcast and blog.
Creating togetherness as a family, when children get older and more independent.
Advice for entrepreneurial couples who are raising families.
Make time for yourselves as a couple. No matter what.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Handling Our Intensity In Our Relationships
Patterns are common in many marriages- sometimes emotional intensity can cause conflict.
Heightened emotions can often be overwhelming for the other person. It can feel like aggressive or overwhelming.
Self-awareness of how you communicate is paramount.
Timing is everything. If one spouse is in a heightened emotional state, NOW is not the time to say “calm down.” Wait until they have calmed down and THEN discuss how it makes you feel.
The importance of initiating an emotional reset, sometimes many times in a day. Don’t let negativity seep into everything else in your day.
Emotional Unloading: Finding methods and tools to calm yourself before you have a conversation with someone, whether it is physical exertion, or brain dump.
Recognizing why your partner may not be engaging or responding. How can you have a conversation that allows them to engage comfortably?
Disclaimers can help! Let your spouse know if you just need to unload, and it isn’t personal. Set up the conversation to alert your spouse to what you need.
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Judy Herman inspires executive women with resistant spouses to unlock the power of their authentic selves in order to live peaceful, purposeful, & positive lives without regret. She provides keynote addresses, seminars and workshops for companies who support women in leadership while honoring authentic work relationships and cultures. Her clinical and personal experiences enhance her work as an executive coach providing skills and resources that change organizations and family trees. Judy K. Herman is a counselor, speaker, and author of Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations To Your Authentic Self. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Judy Herman about relationships, messy or not, and how to live your authentic life no matter the journey. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Judy’s story and what inspired her to become a therapist, and how confronting and releasing a secret she held onto for many years became a transformational moment for her.
AIR: Awareness, Intentionality, Risk
Recognizing transitional moments in your life and reframing them as divine invitations to be your authentic self.
Advice for those who are married to someone with a mental or physical illness, and her own experience with her husband’s Bi-Polar 1 diagnosis: you can’t do the work for them.
How we choose our partners: Pick, Project, or Provoke.
Don’t be afraid to seek help when you need it. You shouldn’t do it alone.
We are more than the roles we play in life.
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Lessons Learned From Turning Red
If we know WE can’t be perfect, why do we expect our kids to be?
Our kids will come to us with problems if we are calm about it. Don’t be like Ming.
The analogy of the Panda- we need to prepare our girls for the changes they will experience with puberty
Communication is key! If our kids can’t communicate with us, we can’t understand what they are going through.
Avoid the pitfalls of “not my kid!” reactions. Know your child and don’t go on the defense when someone says they are less than perfect.
Encouraging our kids to embrace who they truly are- embrace the weirdness!
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Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca’s book club, as they discuss “Everybody Fights” by Kim and Penn Holderness. You likely know The Holderness Family and their viral YouTube videos and special brand of humor. The book club dives into Kim and Penn’s strategies for a healthy marriage and turning arguments into something productive. Listen to 4 seasoned wives and mothers discuss the ins and outs of healthy fighting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How you fight says a lot about who you are as a couple.
Metacommunication! Do you analyze your fights? How can you fight better next time?
Staying In Your Airport- stick to the topic!
Why is it important to fight as a couple?
Stonewalling- how do we tear down the wall?
Let’s talk about sex. Make it a priority!
Money fights- understanding what your partner values is key in agreeing on finances.
Get your copy of Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better At It?
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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: Ella’s Bat Mitzvah
Coming to terms with the fact that LIFE IS BACK! We can have celebrations again!
How much went into organizing Ella’s bat mitzvah and visualizing it into being.
The joy and pride of a successful event after all the work and stress is over.
Don’t forget to recognize what YOU have accomplished!
Stressing over things out of your control is wasted energy.
Learning from your experiences allows you to let go of the worry.
Have perspective on your particular stresses in relation to the rest of the world.
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Elizabeth Harris waged a hard-fought battle to get to the root of her family’s medical issues, especially the strange disease that hijacked her first-born son’s life. Using her science education background and her experience as a successful entrepreneur, Elizabeth exposes the mysterious bacteria that is not only behind her son’s disease but is also a key contributor to a myriad of maladies in America. Author of What’s Wrong with My Child and America is Infected, Elizabeth is a science-minded business owner with more than two decades of experience in the field of wellness. Today, Elizabeth uses her experience and her expert wellness team to help others at What’s Wrong Wellness. Listen to this important Whinypaluza episode with Elizabeth Harris about her journey to find answers to diagnose and treat her son with PANS/PANDAS. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How her son’s strep infection led to the development of PANDAS, that presented with a host of psychiatric symptoms.
Trusting your intuition as a parent to your kid is crucial in finding the right care. Be persistent, and don’t allow yourself to be dismissed.
IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobin Infusion) is not a permanent treatment for PANDAS.
The dire consequences of an unmanaged autoimmune disorder with psychiatric components.
How she stumbled upon a path to wellness and her resulting crash course in mycoplasma bacteria.
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Listen to this special Whinypaluza Wednesday episode as Rebecca talks about her daughter, Ella, turning 13 and her upcoming bat mitzvah. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
There is a lesson in perseverance when helping your kid through a stressful time.
The importance of teaching your kid to get through difficult tasks and not giving up.
Be willing to admit that you won’t always understand what your kid is going through.
Don’t always default to “fix-it” mode; sometimes your kid just wants you to listen.
Remember to slow down and be present!
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Listen to this very special Whinypaluza episode, where Rebecca sits down with her daughter, Ella! Ella Greene is an actress, singer, dancer, author and student. She has performed in stage productions as Annie in Annie, Marty in Madagascar, Candy Man in Willy Wonka, Jane in Descendants, Pinocchio in Shrek, Chip in Beauty and the Beast, and she is about to be the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz. Ella has written a few books including the Fastest Raindrop and Super Ella. She co-authored I Remember Heaven with her mom, Rebecca, and Magic of the Castle with her dad, Seth. You’ve asked, we listened! As Ella approaches her 13th birthday and her bat mitzvah, we thought it the perfect time to get to know Rebecca’s daughter Ella. Learn about her passion for acting, singing, and dancing. Get an inside point of view of a 13-year- old on navigating life, especially in these vastly different times. Help Ella raise money for the Sister's Hospital NICU for her Bat Mitzvah project. For the month of March, 2022, Ella will be raising money for Sister's Hospital Foundation in Buffalo, NY. Proceeds of sales from her books: The Fastest Raindrop, Super Ella, and I Remember Heaven will be donated to help fund the NICU. Alternately, you may write a check to Sister's Hospital Foundation, Memo Line: NICU Greene Bat Mitzvah and mail it to: Seth Greene 5888 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 The Fastest Raindrop Super Ella I Remember Heaven Connect with Ella: https://www.ellaraegreene.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EllaRaeGreene
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza Wednesday episode with Rebecca about reframing your mind when you always think you aren’t enough. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
You don’t have to do it all by yourself- ask for help
You are doing more than you think in supporting your family and being there for them.
Juggling all your commitments can leave you feeling like you aren’t doing enough.
Learning to manage expectations, what is “enough”?
The to-do list will never end; learn to be ok with “good enough for now”
Let go of perfect
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As a high-performance strategist for business leaders and professional athletes, Nora Tollenaar-Szanto has helped hundreds of clients overcome subconscious blocks and limiting beliefs to reach their full potential. Since the breakout of COVID-19, she has turned her focus toward supporting families. Nora has a master’s degree in psychology and is a certified EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and PSYCH-K practitioner. Based on her research, she wrote a fictional adventure book for children aged 9-14, called The Celestina Code. This merges all the excitement of a thrilling quest with the added advantage of stimulating the brain into a state of learning. It aims to inspire the readers to believe that their dreams are attainable by empowering them with essential high-performing traits to rise from adversity, overcome obstacles, step into their truth and reach their goals with integrity. The book is available for pre-order at nora@noraszanto.com. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Nora Tollenaar-Szanto about developing emotional intelligence. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How things that happen to us as small babies influence the rest of our lives.
How people have energy points that when touched can make you feel better.
Why you should teach your children stop and count to six seconds when they have a breakdown.
How learning to empathize with others is a big part of emotional intelligence.
Why parents should focus less on academic success and more on emotional success.
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how we all have temper tantrums. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why it’s important to focus on yourself and re-center when having a tantrum.
How you should shine a light on behaviors you want your kids to repeat.
Why you should help your children label their feelings.
How you should let them ride their tantrum wave, as it will pass.
Why it’s important to look for patterns in your and your children’s behavior.
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Tara Vellella, first and foremost, is a mom: She has two young kids and one on the way- due in early March! She lives on Maui, HI. She received her BA is in child psychology from the U of MN and then after teaching preschool abroad she went back and received an MA in behavior analysis and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst where she worked in schools, homes, and clinics with families of children with special needs. Her experience working in applied behavior analysis was within the confines of insurance, which is why she broke out and created Aloha Parent Coaching. After utilizing ABA strategies daily with her own kids and talking through the same tips with friends, she knew all parents could benefit from these resources. Aloha Parent Coaching is dedicated to spreading knowledge, support, and guidance so parents have a strategy in place to tackle those frustrating parts of parenthood and build a healthy relationship with their child. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Terri Vellella about Aloha Parent Coaching. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries and what those differences are. - Why it’s important not to set a boundary that you are never going to enforce. - How you should take a step back and think about it before setting a boundary. - Why people should not feel guilty about engaging in self-care. - How keeping balance in your life can be difficult to manage. Connect with Tara: Links Mentioned: https://www.alohaparentcoach.com Instagram @alohaparentcoach Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/264055539084556/
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about managing sibling conflict Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why you want to walk into a conflict with calm energy.
How it’s important to teach your kids that physical fighting is never the answer.
Why it can be helpful to have your kid calm down before explaining what’s wrong.
How brainstorming conflict resolution ideas with your kids can be helpful.
Why you should point out when your kids are doing something right together.
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Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Seth and Rebecca Green as they celebrate Valentine’s Day and discuss the lessons they have learned as a married couple. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why couples should sit down and make ground rules for when they fight.
How it’s important for people to ask their partner for what they really want.
Why we need to lower our expectations and be more realistic.
How you should treat your spouse how you would treat a stranger.
How people aren’t always in tune with their spouse’s wants and needs.
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the book, Everybody Fights. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why it can be helpful to have a list of rules with your partner for when you do fight.
How it’s important for couples to discuss how they communicate.
Why we must communicate to our partners what is bothering us.
What stonewalling is and why it can be very detrimental to a marriage.
How you and your partner should stay on topic when you fight and not bring up things from the past.
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Beth Syverson is a mom of an 18-year-old son Joey, who has been struggling with addiction and mental health issues for several years. She struggles with addiction as well, though not with the same substances as her son. This experience has given her empathy for her son's struggles. She has learned to maintain firm boundaries while still nurturing a positive relationship with Joey. She is walking beside Joey as he struggles with his recovery, while she works on her own personal growth and healing. Joey and Beth started Safe Home Podcast in August 2021 in order to help other families avoid the pain they've endured. Six weeks after it started, Joey relapsed, but he gave Beth his blessing to continue this important work, even suggesting an episode about relapse. Beth is continuing to provide interesting interviews with guests and looks forward to the day that Joey will join her on the podcast again. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Beth Syverson about dealing with a teen who is struggling with addiction. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why being a reactive parent isn’t helpful during times of stress.
How teens can easily hide their drug use from their parents.
What kinds of signs you should be looking for in your teenage children.
How excessive drug use can lead to disregard for things they once loved.
How relapse is a very real reality when dealing with a teen who struggles with addiction.
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the importance of forgiveness. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How forgiving someone brings you peace.
Why anger, hostility, and resentment only damages you.
How compassion and empathy are the best tools for forgiveness.
Why you don’t need an apology to forgiven someone.
How forgiving yourself is the first step to forgiving someone else.
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Shari Foos is a Marriage and Family Therapist, adjunct professor and the creator of The Narrative Method, a California 501c3 non-profit organization. Part of the Human Connection movement, TNM creates programs, products and experiences that address the growing isolation and need for real connection through sharing stories. Foos also co-founded the Bridge in 1999, a free humanities program for low-income adults at Antioch University Los Angeles. She received a MS in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. As a sought-after expert on the subject of relationships, remote group dynamics and meaningful connection, her writing and commentary have appeared in a range of online and print publications and podcasts, including Real Simple, Huffington Post, Women’s Health, KBLA, Fatherly, Thrive Global, Shondaland, The LA Weekly, Sparks & Honey Culture Briefings, Sondership, Let Pleasure be The Measure, and Bustle. Ms. Foos serves on the board of the City Kids Foundation and is the recipient of the New Directions for Veterans Community Hero Award (2015) and The Antioch University Los Angeles Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Shari Foos about The Narrative Method. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How children can’t help but see the injustices in the world and how that affects them.
How it has been observed that even infants have a sense of morality.
Why people must separate themselves from the negative things that happened to them in the past.
How connecting with yourself allows you to discover what you want to do in the world.
Why empathy can be a powerful tool to help you see that everyone has issues.
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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about setting boundaries during the pandemic. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How COVID coverage can be too much sometimes and looking away could be beneficial for your mental health.
Why you shouldn’t let your extended family or friends tell you how to navigate COVID with your family.
How our two most important boundary tools are time and space.
Why many children are very anxious right now and how parents can help them with their anxiety.
How it’s important for people to focus on their mental health in addition to their physical health.
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Carrie Krawiec is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy, MI and formerly the Executive Director of the Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Carrie specializes in treatment of individuals, couples and families with a special focus on communication, problem solving and improving relationships. Carrie is specifically trained in a model called Parent Management Training-Oregon a behavior management technique for parents to utilize with children to prevent and reduce behavior issues in school age children. Carrie is herself, a married mother of two-- a 7 year old boy and 4 year old girl. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Carrie Krawiec about handling COVID stress. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How people aren’t thinking of the long term effects the pandemic can have on their relationships and mental health.
Why people need to monitor the information they are taking in during this time.
How many families are having disagreements with each other about how to act during the pandemic.
How to navigate the differences in your relationship, so you can have differing opinions.
How guilt and resentment are an indication you’re in a space where you don’t belong.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 115 COVID Life Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about COVID life. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How everyone seems to be catching COVID right now. - How it’s frustrating that the COVID guidelines keep changing. - Why it’s important for people to follow their intuition. - Why taking your vitamins is more important than ever. - Why taking your work remote is a smart idea right now.
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Melinda Jennis – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 114 Include Me In the days of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter, inclusion has become the latest buzzword for many including workplace leaders. However, for Melinda Jennis, inclusion is much more than a hashtag. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in diversity and inclusion that started when she was a single mother with a son with multiple disabilities. Influenced by legendary leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa, she became passionate about inclusion of everyone from every walk of life. In Include ME!, she shares her personal stories and ground-breaking tools to train on how to foster authentic inclusion, which she says begins by changing who we are on the inside. According to Melinda, wanting to be included is as essential as the air we breathe. It is a basic human need we all share but is lacking in many of our lives. In Include ME!, she paints a vivid picture for her readers of what it would look and feel like if we ALL would unite to ensure equity and inclusion for everyone! Melinda inspires people to be mindful of inclusion in their daily lives. From topics like supremacy, empathy, and grassroots organizing, she shines a light on the barriers that are put in place to exclude. She shows how these barriers can be removed by getting to the emotional core of inclusion, how it hurts when we don't have it, and how rewarding it is when we do. She answers the question, where does exclusion derive, and how can we overcome it? Melinda creatively uses personal and historical storytelling to share ways people can proactively bolster inclusion at every step from the individual to the business world. True to its title, Include ME! is not exclusive to individuals with disabilities. The tools and stories are intended to inspire people of all ages, races, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Melinda Jennis about her book, Include ME! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why some people decide to choose exclusion over inclusion.
How people can empower themselves to become more inclusive.
How cultural and educational hierarchies promote supremacy over inclusion.
How there are many different ways to make sure everyone is included.
Why developing mentor programs for inclusion is important.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 113 Everyone Doesn’t Need to Like You Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how everyone doesn’t need to like you. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why we shouldn’t assume that something we know is common sense to everyone.
How people shouldn’t rely solely on first impressions to get to know someone.
Why we need to learn to deal with everyone in our day to day lives whether we like them or not.
How people should never change themselves so other people will like them.
Why it’s okay not to like everyone and that everyone doesn’t like you.
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Dr. Laura Froyen – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 112 The Balanced Parent Dr. Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Laura Froyen about being a balanced parent. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How early literacy skills are influenced by the home environment and relationships.
Why finding a balance can be difficult for moms and dads.
How there are 3 components to living a balanced life and what they are.
Why it’s important to practice self-compassion and not be so hard on ourselves.
How you can train your body to respond to triggers how you want.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 111 Christmas is Over? Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the holidays coming to an end. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How planning your next celebration can be a great way to get over the fact that the holiday season is over.
Why you should celebrate Christmas how you want to, even if you aren’t Christian.
How everything doesn’t need to be done on time during the holidays, there is no such thing as late.
Why people should stop pressuring themselves to have a perfect holiday.
How spending time with your loved ones is what makes Christmas special.
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Dr. Tonya Crombie – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 110 Stop Worrying About Your Anxious Child Tonya Crombie, Ph.D. is a certified life coach who loves helping parents manage their children's anxiety. She has an MBA and a doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology. She lives just outside of New Orleans with her awesome husband, two amazing kids – including her beautifully perfect anxious child – and two extremely barky dogs. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Tonya Crombie about how you should stop worrying about your anxious child. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How your parenting style doesn’t determine whether your child will be calm.
Why some kids can be very reactive and take a long time to settle into new scenarios.
How many children have more anxiety since the start of the pandemic.
How everyday stress and anxiety are very different and what those differences are.
How anxiety is debilitating and makes it so kids can’t complete everyday tasks.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 109 Moms Carry the Mental Load Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how moms carry the mental load. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: - How moms are usually the magic makers, especially during the holidays. - Why it’s important for parents to stop trying to be perfect for their children. - How loosening up and letting go of control can bring parents much needed calm. - Why finding shortcuts during the holidays can be a real life saver. - How families should be focusing on what’s important during the holidays and not sweat the small stuff.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 108 Holiday Message from Rebecca Everyone on the Whinypaluza team would like to thank you for your listenership and support. Please enjoy this holiday message from Rebecca and have a very happy New Year!
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 107 Staying Calm Through the Chaos Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about staying calm through the chaos. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How to deal with times when things are simply out of your control.
Why having positive self-talk during stressful situations is important.
How it’s vital to have support from your spouse when things are stressful.
How it’s okay if things are perfect, it’s more important to be with your family.
Why keeping a sense of humor can help you through chaotic times.
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Dr. Dana McNeil – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 106 The Relationship Expert Dr. Dana McNeil is one of a small handful of San Diego based Gottman Method couples trained therapists who practice an evidence-based style of couples’ work. She gets to know each couple's strengths and areas of conflict to create individualized treatment goals based on each couple's specific needs.
Dana does specific work with her clients to rebuild trust after an affair, reconnect through addiction recovery, and navigate a relationship affected by mental illness. The average couple waits six years before seeking counseling. They don't have to wait to rediscover friendship, romance, and passion through couples counseling.
Clients find Dana warm, friendly, easy to talk to, accepting, and non-judgmental. She’s here to support her clients, help them rediscover their connection, and coach them on communication skills. Specializing in couples work, LGBTQ clients, addiction recovery, and co-dependency, she provides psychotherapy for couples, families, and individuals. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Dana McNeil about navigating relationships. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How people need to process their trauma before they can move forward.
How couples who use the Gottman Method improved their relationship over 86%.
How the most dangerous pattern we can get in as couples is being contemptuous with each other.
Why people have affairs, and how that doesn’t mean they don’t love their partner.
How your partner might not feel like the most important person in your life because of how you communicate with them.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 105 The Festival of COVID Tests Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the Greene Family’s Festival of COVID Tests. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How COVID has made many parents scared when their kids have any symptoms.
How the word COVID comes up daily for most people.
How it’s tiring for parents to get their children tested for every COVID symptom.
Why it’s important not to overreact when your children feel sick.
How parents need to change their negative patterns surrounding COVID.
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Stephanie Coffta The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 104 You Aren’t Broken Stephanie Coffta started out as a social worker in 1997 and worked for Catholic Charities/MST for 13 years until going into private practice in 2010. She works mostly with adults but will work with older teens. Her focus is on depression and anxiety. Her goal is to have her office feel like a living room and to have a session feel like they are friends who are hanging out. She believes that you can have fun in counseling while also doing good work. Who said becoming your best self can't include quotes from the Real Housewives? Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Stephanie Coffta about how you aren’t broken. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: How being diagnosed with mental illness doesn’t make someone any less of a person. Why many people don’t realize their traumatic moments in their life without therapy. How it’s okay for parents to take a quiet moment to center themselves. Why depression and anxiety are like siblings, they often come together. How everything people experience starts with a thought in their head. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com Book bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 103 Light Up the World Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about lighting up the world. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How your story is your choice, so you should make it one you enjoy.
Why it’s important to get outside of yourself and focus on others.
How doing something for someone else is a great way to boost your mood.
Why it’s important to focus on thankfulness and the blessings in your life.
How you should think about how you want to make others feel and act accordingly.
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Dr. Maggie Vaughan – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 102 Improving Marital Patterns Dr. Maggie Vaughan offers couples' and individual therapy to adults and specializes in relational concerns, anxiety and depressive disorders, and problems pertaining to self-image.
Her theoretical approach is an eclectic one, deriving from several psychoanalytic schools of thought as well as cognitive-behavioral theory. The psychoanalytic component of Dr. Vaughan's work helps clients become aware of previously unconscious aspects of themselves, including problematic ones, like ineffective decision-making and interpersonal patterns. Cognitive work assists clients in finding adaptive ways of perceiving themselves, others, and circumstances. Behavioral interventions involve the teaching of skills needed for effective coping, communication, self-care, and symptom relief.
As outdated behaviors and perceptions are identified and modified, clients report increased well-being and self-efficacy. Free from the internal constraints that formerly hindered them, clients ultimately find themselves living fully and authentically. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Maggie Vaughan about improving marital patterns. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How it’s important to feel seen within your relationships especially from your partner.
Why people can find themselves feeling very alone in their relationships.
How you need to make sure you’re taking moments to connect with your partner.
Why it’s important to bring your unconscious drives to the surface and examine them.
How children sometimes learn dysfunctional ways of behaving to please their parents.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 101 100 Day Challenge Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about Rebecca’s 100-day challenge. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How people feel better and happier when they are healthy.
Why you eat small healthy meals throughout the day instead of three big ones.
How setting goals during a time frame can help you achieve them.
Why lifting weights can be better for you than cardiovascular activity.
How you should do a 100-day challenge with yourself around you think you need to change.
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Dr. Corey Malnikof The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 100 100th Episode Special with my Amazing Brother Corey Malnikof is a speaker, author, CEO and Founder of Palmercare Chiropractic and Palmercare Group. He has helped businesses flourish, inspire thousands of people, and has touched many lives through his care. He has built a multi-million-dollar empire. Corey started his career in 2005 when he opened his first Chiropractic clinic with his now wife, Vivian. It was a struggle in the beginning, having to eat Ramen noodles on a day-to-day basis and even having his card declined when buying a $4 sandwich, but he learned valuable lessons in his start-up. Corey has become a student of Constant and Never Ending Growth. He learned as he grew as a person, as he improved his own health, and realized the keys to success, his life expanded. And in three short years, he had three Chiropractic clinics doing multi-million dollars. Through the years he has built himself and his knowledge base through programs and people such as Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Landmark Forum, Glazer Kennedy, Speakers Bureau, Larry Markson, and Guy Riekeman. Corey has taken his knowledge of healthcare, personal development, and business development to the masses in many ways over the years. He has been published in places such as Loudoun Times, I Am Modern, Your Health, and currently has two books that are pending release. He has hosted his own radio show on Wage Radio and made an appearance on the Brian Tracy Show on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates. He has inspired and motivated thousands of people at companies such as the FBI, the US Census Bureau, USGS, Freddie Mac, Keller Williams, Long and Foster, Lansdowne Country Club, McLean Insurance, The American Chiropractic Association, and D’Youville College. He truly enjoys watching people improve their lives whether it be their health, their business, or their own personal growth. Listen to this very special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca's brother, Dr. Corey Malnikof, celebrating the 100th episode. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why moving to a new state for your significant other doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
How you want to hire people who share your vision and company culture.
How work should be fun, and your employees should be having a blast.
How chiropractor can help with a myriad of issues and illnesses.
How chiropractic care doesn’t have to be painful or scary.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 099 Managing Holiday Stress Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about managing holiday stress. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How planning your holiday shopping trips can make them less stressful.
Why it’s important to budget for the holidays and not overspend.
How the holidays are not a time for competition, remember everyone is doing their best.
Why you should continue your healthy habits throughout the holidays.
How you have the power to make your holiday joyful and memorable.
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Jacques LaDouceur The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 098 Raising an Athlete Jacques Ladouceur was born in Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He immigrated to the US with his family as a young boy. He was a high school All America soccer player at Seward Park high and played at Fulton Montgomery Community College before attending Howard University on a soccer scholarship. He turned pro at the age of 20 and was one of the first American soccer players to play in the European First Division. He played professionally for 11 years, the first 3 years with Panionios in Athens, Greece and then the San Diego Sockers from 1985-1993 where he was a member of six championship teams. He was a member of the US national team in 1986. Jacques is the author of the book called Make Your Life Count. He has over 20 years of coaching experience in youth soccer. He has recently recorded a CD called “Maximizing the Youth Sports Experience.” It’s about parent’s behavior on the sidelines of youth sports. He has coached the Palomar College women’s soccer team. He is a business coach and a speaker. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Jacques LaDouceur about raising an athlete. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How many parents make mistakes with youth sports and what those mistakes are.
How participation in a sport teaches leadership and communication skills.
Why the dedication and the commitment to the sport is more important than winning.
How most parents have not been through the process of raising a star athlete.
Why parents don’t need to watch every one of their kid’s practices.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 097 Time Suckers Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about time suckers. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why it’s important for people to treat their time like it’s precious.
How it’s easy to waste your time on social media.
Why you don’t have to reply to emails and texts immediately.
How you might want to reconsider if a meeting is worth attending or having.
Why you should eliminate things in your day that aren’t working for you.
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Adrienne Grace The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 096 Financial Empowerment for Women Adrienne Grace is committed to women’s financial freedom. Author of the best-selling book, Going from We to Me: A Financial Guide to Divorce, Adrienne provides sophisticated yet compassionate financial guidance to women contemplating divorce, in process, and post-divorce. Widows and women in a wealth transition (inheritance, sale of business, retirement) engage Adrienne to organize, manage, grow, and protect their assets and loved ones. Adrienne uses the wide knowledge and experience gained over an outstanding career in financial services as Bank Manager, Trust Officer, Investment Advisor Representative, Insurance Manager, Financial Planner and Divorce Financial Analyst, to help women as they pass through their transitions to achieve their goals. She has been featured on Impact Radio, on podcasts, and is a popular speaker. Both divorced and widowed herself, Adrienne has walked this difficult path and found joy on the other side. You can, too. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Adrienne Grace about financial empowerment for women. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why many women are not financially literate and how they can become more confident about money.
How many marriages still have divisions of labor, so women don’t ask about finances.
Why knowing how money runs through the house makes you a better financial partner.
Why you need to know what the financial picture of your life is and how to do that.
How money isn’t pink or blue, it’s green, and we all have the capacity to learn about it.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 095 My Tips for Raising a Teenager Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode featuring tips for raising a teenager. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
Why it’s important to be involved and know who your kids are hanging out with.
How parents should take cues from their kids when it’s time to back off.
Why you have to wait for your kids to open up and talk about their lives.
How peers and your kids’ friends are the biggest influence on their behavior.
Why it’s important to keep things calm and casual when interacting with your teen.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 094 Self-Led Discipline & Leadership for Children with Nellie Harden Nellie Harden is a wife, mom to 4 teen/tween daughters, dreamer, adventurer, servant, multipreneur, forever student and a devoted teacher, but her ride-or-die passion is her work as a Family Life & Leadership Coach. Coming from a career background in marine mammal sciences, behavioral work and a host of big life experiences, both great and not so great, she decided that designing a life of purpose and freedom was how she and her husband, along with their 4 daughters, wanted to live. Her work and passions exist in the realms of family and leadership because she believes that a family filled with creativity, fun, laughter, challenge, adventure, problem-solving, hugs, good food and learning can not only change a person’s life but is the best chance at positively changing the world. She helps families build Self-Led Discipline™ & Leadership into their homes in order to set their children up for a wildly successful life on their terms and elevate the family experience with big joy, palpable peace and everyday growth! With a lifelong passion and curiosity in thought, choice, behavior and growth she has found incredible joy in helping families shift perspective, find answers and a path forward. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Nellie Harden about Self-Led Discipline & Leadership for children. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How changing your family for the better makes the world a more positive place.
Why setting our children up for success will help change the world.
How searching for a silver lining means searching for the joys in your life.
How discipline is the bridge between your goal and accomplishing it.
Why kids need to learn to recognize an issue, device a plan, and walk through that bridge of action.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 093 Activity Anxiety Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about activity anxiety. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
How a lot of work and preparation goes into getting your kids to their activities.
How parents need to stop trying to do it all because it is impossible.
How parents should stay organized, use their calendar, and managing their mind.
Why it’s important to keep activities balanced among your children, they also can’t do it all.
Why parents sometimes need to take charge when their kids want to be in too many activities.
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Dr. Steve Hodges – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 092 Bedwetting and Accidents. The country's leading authority on bedwetting, potty training, and childhood constipation, Steve Hodges, M.D., is an associate professor of pediatric urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Hodges has authored numerous journal articles and several books for children and parents, including Bedwetting and Accidents Aren’t Your Fault and The M.O.P. Book: A Guide to the Only Proven Way to STOP Bedwetting and Accidents. A father of three, Dr. Hodges is on a mission to inform families that bedwetting is totally misunderstood and highly treatable. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Steve Hodges about bedwetting and accidents. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How potty training is a natural process that should happen on its own. ● Why early potty training might not be the best thing for babies. ● How we can’t assume that children will outgrow bedwetting by a certain time. ● Why it’s better to seek care for your child if your child is wetting the bed at night. ● How constipation can affect the bladder and how to tell if your children are constipated. Connect with Dr. Hodges: Links Mentioned: bedwettingandaccidents.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 091 Lessons from Dear Evan Hansen Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about lessons from Dear Evan Hansen. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How suicide is a necessary, though difficult, topic to talk about. ● Why parents shouldn’t hesitate to seek mental health help for their children. ● How parents need to talk to their children and be willing to ask the hard questions. ● Why parents should normalize emotions and the healthy expression of them. ● How observing possible changes to your child’s behavior can be really helpful.
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Emmalou Penrod – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 090 In Support of Families Emmalou Penrod is a wife, mother, grandmother, retired schoolteacher, author, and owner of the business, Healing Your Families. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Special Education from Weber State University. She also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Emmalou ended her 24-year career as a teacher at a residential treatment facility for youth at risk. Most of her career was spent as a special education teacher. She completed training through the National Guild of Hypnotists in November of 2018 and was certified through them as a Consulting Hypnotist.
She completed the training offered through HpnoBirthing® International and the certification process to become a Gold Seal HpnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator. She has also completed training in the Simpson Protocol, a client-centered approach to hypnotherapy. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Emmalou Penrod, host of In Support of Families, interviews Rebecca to get HER take on support in parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to be honest and positive when talking about motherhood. ● How staying home with young children can be incredibly overwhelming. ● Why it’s vital to try to raise children to feel good about themselves and serve others. ● How helping your children be less anxious and more confident builds them up for success. ● Why staying calm when your child throws a tantrum can help them through it. Connect with Emma: Links Mentioned: insupportoffamilies.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 089 The New Me Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how parents change over the years. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents grow, change, and evolve in their parenting journey. ● How parents don’t need to make it to everyone of their children’s events. ● How it’s more important to spend time with your children than it is to have a spotless house. ● Why parents shouldn’t micromanage every task taking place in the house. ● Why it’s important not to be hard on yourself when you feel like you’ve missed the mark.
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Sarah Korenblit – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 088 Thriving Working Moms Sarah Korenblit helps busy working moms feel proud of their parenting, satisfaction at work and engaged in their personal wellness. As a working mom of four kids, she knows firsthand how many pressures and challenges working moms face every single day. As a social worker for almost ten years, she has personally had the privilege to guide many clients through challenges and witness life transformations.
Sarah’s primary focus is on teaching practical parenting, stress management and mindset adjustment. Ultimately, she aims to be a role model for what my students are capable of.
Sarah is known for her down-to-earth approach, natural teaching style and authentic sharing of personal struggles. Through teaching a combination of principles based on her professional training and experience along with insights gained along her own journey, she helps her students feel hopeful, validated and gives them a greater sense of clarity.
Sarah has a private practice where she provides virtual and in-person therapy or coaching sessions. Through my practice, she has started a branch called: The Thriving Working Mom and she is excited to use that as a channel to motivate and support working moms everywhere! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Sarah Korenblit about thriving working moms. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it can be less overwhelming for parents to simply live in the moment. ● How it’s important to fit self-care into your day and how you can do that. ● Why self-care isn’t about having a spa day, it’s about taking time to nurture yourself. ● How doing the best you can means you’re doing enough at work and at home. ● How you have the power to control your own story. Connect with Sarah: Links Mentioned: thethrivingworkingmom.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 087 Birthday Lessons from Lillie Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about lessons from Lillie’s birthday. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents can overdo their children’s birthdays and should do less. ● Why going all out and spending a lot of money isn’t as important as the memories created. ● How parents need to focus on what they can control instead of the things they can’t. ● Why learning to roll with the punches can make your life so much less stressful. ● How it’s important to reset when you find yourself starting to spiral.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 086 One Year Podcast Anniversary Special Listen to this Whinypaluza episode that celebrates the one-year anniversary of The Whinypaluza Podcast. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How Rebecca originally thought starting a podcast was crazy. ● Why parents need to learn to prioritize their day. ● How parents need to ask questions because they don’t always know the full story. ● Why it’s important for parents to focus on their own behavior. ● How sometimes the best marital and parenting advice you can get is from your parents and siblings.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 085 The Friday I Failed Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how it’s okay to fail. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How perfection doesn’t exist and parents shouldn’t try to achieve it. ● Why it’s important to look at your schedule to see what you can and can’t do. ● How failing forward can be the moments when you learn the most about yourself. ● Why writing about something that bothers you can make you feel better about it. ● How parents need to adjust their expectations of themselves and be more realistic.
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Erica Lasan – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 084 JOYrney To Purpose JOYrney To Purpose™: D.R.E.A.M. ACADEMY is a 6 week experience specifically designed to help you create a visionary life that reconnects you with your goals and dreams. Led by JOY Strategist, Erica Lasan the JOYrney To D.R.E.A.M.™system guides you in developing JOY-led habits that supports building intentional systems and structure, while also prioritizing self-care and wellness. With this system in place, you can ditch the feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt, anxiety, and lack of resources – and use your God-given gifts/talents to pursue your purpose with JOY! By the end of 6 weeks you will have a solid plan, systems, and tools to get your D.R.E.A.M. off the ground – out of your head, and into the real world. Sound like something you may be interested in? Visit the site joyrneytopurpose.com/applydream-academy and sign up to join JOY Strategist Erica Lasan for a Journey To Purpose: DREAM Masterclass on October 20th! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Erica Lasan about JOYrney To Purpose. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How intentionally used words can be used as a powerful tool for manifestation. ● What a joy strategist does and how it can help women and entrepreneurs. ● How knowing who you are and connecting with the joy inside you puts you on your path. ● Why it’s always important to be thankful and joyful for the life you have. ● How people need to go on a joy quest to get started on your JOYrney To Purpose. Connect with Erica: Links Mentioned: joyrneytopurpose.com joyrneytopurpose.com/apply-dream-academy
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 083 Unsuperwoman Yourself Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how parents shouldn’t be superheroes. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it’s okay to lean on others when trying to remember everything. ● Why it’s vital for you to accept that you don’t know everything and never will. ● How it is literally impossible for parents to do everything. ● Why parents do not need to exhaust themselves to be doing a good job. ● How you should say, “No,” more and set firm boundaries for yourself.
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Oie Dobier – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 082 Helping Your Teenager Find Their Career Path Oie Dobier based her education and career on all the wrong things. She chose a path that others expected of her which led to changing her major, jumping from job to job, and finding herself always looking for the next big challenge. Then in her early 40’s, she was passed over for a promotion which caused her to do some self-reflection. Although the pay was good, she realized she was tired, bored and unfulfilled. She had chosen a career that didn't align with her values, passions or natural talents and felt it was time to be more purposeful with her life. What if there was a way to teach young people how to figure this out earlier? A way to help them start their career in something fulfilling, interesting and enjoyable? What if she could save them from the years of struggle and unfulfillment that she and so many others have experienced? As a result, Project Who Am I was born and she’s been helping young people learn about themselves and apply this knowledge to their educational and career pursuits. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Oie Dobier about helping your teenager find their career path. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How Project Who Am I helps kids with the first steps in choosing a career. ● Why parents shouldn’t try to mold their kids on to a certain career path. ● How to increase your teen’s exposure to cultivate self-discovery. ● Why parents shouldn’t limit their child’s exposure to your inner circle. ● How it’s exciting when kids find things that align with their inner selves. Connect with Oie: Links Mentioned: projectwhoami.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 081 I’m Sorry to Myself Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about making sure to take care of yourself. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important for parents not to over-work themselves. ● How parents are doing the best they can and shouldn’t be hard on themselves. ● How parents need to work on being better to themselves. ● Why parents need to be patient and kind with themselves. ● How eating healthy is an important part of self-care.
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Brandon Miller – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 080 Strength Based Parenting Brandon Miller is a world-leading expert in strengths-based organizational development. As CEO of 34 Strong Inc, he has successfully leveraged strengths-based workshops and coaching to impact engagement and key business metrics for major organizations such as Tesla, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Bank of America, among many others. His work with businesses is inspired and complemented by his passion for family and parenting, having co-authored two books with his wife on the values of strengths-based parenting.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Brandon Miller about strength-based parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How social media makes parents feel like they need to have a picture-perfect family. ● Why parents should be fascinated by what their children are doing, not frustrated. ● How children go through certain phases during different times of their lives. ● Why parents shouldn’t take their children’s actions personally. ● What the different parenting styles are and how each can be used. Connect with Brandon: Links Mentioned: analynbrandon.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 079 Setting Yourself Up for September Success Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about setting your children up for success this September. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How children pick up the fears and anxieties of their parents and mimic them. ● How listing good thoughts for your children can help set their minds at ease. ● How being nervous for a new school year is totally normal for children. ● Why we should believe in our children and treat them like capable beings. ● How talking to friends with older kids is a great resource if you’re feeling lost.
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Tiffani Higgins – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 078 Financial Freedom While Home Tiffani Higgins is the founder of the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy and a mother of five amazing children. She started her career out as a CPA working 60 hours a week during tax season, feeling guilty for “choosing” her career over her family. She realized 80% of what she was doing in bookkeeping data entry and could be done from anywhere, so why was she working for a corporation away from her family? Now, she works for herself for 10 hours a week, makes nearly the same pay with no more long days, no stress, and, most importantly, she gets to spend valuable time with her sweet family. She started the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy to teach thousands how to make money while pursuing the freedom in life they desire, whether working from home or on the road in an RV. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Tiffani Higgins about gaining financial freedom working from home. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How starting a business can be scary but can be so rewarding in many ways. ● How virtual events and in-person events are great ways to find clients. ● Why bookkeepers don’t need to sell their service because every business needs one. ● How building relationships is the best way to grow your business organically. ● Why having a three-day weekend can help parents reconnect with their family members. Connect with Tiffani: Links Mentioned: stayathomebookkeeper.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 077 To My Husband Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about taking time to appreciate your spouse. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How marrying someone different from yourself can provide a balance marriage. ● Why it’s important to be your spouse’s best friend and biggest advocate. ● How parents should continue to enjoy their children together. ● Why making marital goals each year can be beneficial to your marriage. ● How people shouldn’t take their spouses for granted.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 076 Anniversary Special Listen to this special Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca’s husband, Seth, about celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How taking time together as a couple can help strengthen your relationship. ● Why making your spouse feel loved and appreciated every day is a huge key to a successful marriage. ● Why having a partner who complements your personality traits can be beneficial in a relationship. ● How it’s possible to have romantic moments with your spouse when you’re at home. ● Why communication and knowing when to leave it be can minimize negative effects of disagreements.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 075 Discovering Our Kids Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about parents discovering their kids. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it can be difficult to understand your children, but it can happen! ● How parents need to move from a place of frustration to a place of fascination when it comes to their kids. ● Why discovering your kids’ strengths allows you to help them grow as people. ● How parents can greatly affect their children’s view of themselves. ● Why parents should help their kids discover who they truly are and what makes them tick.
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Kimberly Swiatek – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 074 Divorce My Way Kimberly Swiatek always believed that she didn’t have to have her parents’ divorce or the angry divorces that are seen on tv. That’s when she realized she could have divorce her way. The splitting of her marriage ended with not only two adults, but, four adults (her ex-husband and she are both remarried), who can work together to parent, make life better for all involved, and, after a while, became friends. She truly hopes that her story can help others have divorce their way, and not the nasty divorce story that society has shown us. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kimberly Swiatek about taking positive steps to have a good relationship within divorce. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How marriage, children, and divorce don’t come with an instruction book. ● Why it’s important to communicate what is going on with your children to your ex. ● How it is possible to be friends and joke around with your ex-spouse after a time. ● Why parents need to move towards a friendly direction and take the high road. ● How taking a leap of faith in co-parenting allows parents to let go of ill-will and anger.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 073 My Morning Meltdown Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about ways to deal with morning meltdowns. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it’s okay that all people are all imperfect and will make mistakes. ● Why parents should help their children organize their needs the night before. ● How it’s important to work on coping skills with your children. ● Why having clear rules in morning helps your children know what to expect. ● How it’s important for parents to pick their battles.
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Leslie Lucy – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 072 Building Confidence in Children Leslie did not start out as a preschool owner. In fact, she worked in the medical field as a surgical assistant until the age of 35, when she heard a sermon by Bruce Wilkinson that changed the course of her life. The book “The Dream Giver” explains why we have a dream and how God wants us to follow that dream to fulfill His purpose in our lives. While raising three children, Leslie realized that her passion was to be in childcare. She took a leap of faith and started her own home daycare. When she realized her true calling, “to change the way we do preschool,” she went to Saddleback College to get her education in Early Childhood Development. In 2003, Leslie was led to launch a pilot program at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, where the Orange Tree Teaching system was put together. Soon after, Leslie launched Orange Tree Corp in Lake Forest as its first location. In 2011, Orange Tree opened its second location in Newport Beach and is currently extending the third branch in Costa Mesa, slated to open in September 2021. Through Orange Tree, Leslie has changed the way we do preschool. She believes that her system will be implemented in preschools throughout the world and not just at Orange Tree. Contrary to what most schools advocate for, which is “new and fresh,” Leslie believes in good old-fashioned practice and repetition. She believes that it is crucial to teach kids perseverance and life skills that will equip them to overcome challenges and come out the other side victorious. In that way, she combines Classical education and skills training while making it fun for the kids, which helps them develop a love for learning. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Leslie Lucy about building confidence in children. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How the Orange Tree system advocates for practice, repetition, and mastery. ● Why you have to make your lessons fun when you’re teaching children. ● How kids need to learn how to practice and persevere for mastery. ● Why young kids with too many choices can feel burdened with responsibilities. ● Why many pre-schools aren’t preparing children for school or the real world. Connect with Leslie: Links Mentioned: orangetreechristianpreschool.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 071 I Believe in You Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about believing in yourself and others. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why we judge ourselves more harshly than other people judge us. ● How to use people’s strengths to help them overcome challenges. ● How we often see the potential in people before they see it in themselves. ● Why being there for people and listening to them helps them believe in themselves. ● How you should treat yourself with the same kindness and believe in yourself.
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Kerry Tepedino – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 070 Mastering Your Mindset Kerry Tepedino has made her mark as a top leader in the personal development space for women. Kerry came from a hard background of low self-esteem, not believing in herself, being 45-50 pounds heavier than she is today and desperate for change. She came to a defining moment in her life where she got to make a decision to continue being unhappy and burned out... or find the freedom that her soul was craving. Through deep study of personal development, leadership, holistic health, nutrition, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and breath work, Kerry created her Sacred Self System, which helped her life go from rock bottom to where she is today... loving a life that she never thought could be possible for her. She has influenced over 150,000 people worldwide in mindset mastery, emotional mastery, loving themselves, and believing that with the proper mentorship, community and strategies... anything is possible. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kerry Tepedino about mastering your mindset. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How the Sacred Self System made up of five steps and what they are. ● Why sustaining the change is often left out even if it’s the most important step. ● How you can manage yourself better with the right tools and people around you. ● Why being honest lets women give hope and a sense of community to other women. ● How the way we think impacts and influences how we feel and how that affects our actions. Connect with Kerry: Links Mentioned: https://www.the-believe-event.com/the-believe-event-2021?affiliate_id=3297405 kerrytepedino.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 069 Life Lessons to Learn Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about important life lessons to learn. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How following through on commitments makes you a more trustworthy person. ● Why it’s important to look at people and situations on a deeper level. ● How you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. ● Why safety should come first and be non-negotiable. ● How people must work on their coping skills to handle their emotions.
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Dr. Liz Matheis – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 068 Work/Life Balance for Boss Moms Dr. Liz Matheis is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist. She has worked in the public schools as a member of the Child Study Team as well as the Coordinator of the Child Study Team. During her tenure in private school, she served as the team leader to provide supports to teachers and paraprofessionals, emotional support to parents, and school-based counseling for students as well as behavior management. While working within the schools, she maintained her private practice work part-time until 2012. Since then, she has expanded the practice to include a team of therapists who have expertise in areas of child, adolescent and young adult therapy, such as play therapy, parent coaching, family therapy, and executive functioning coaching. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Liz Matheis about creating a work life balance for boss moms. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How opening your own practice forces you to learn how to be a business owner. ● Why you should talk to your kids, instead of guessing, about their anxiety. ● Why it’s vital to help your kids with conversational skills and social interaction. ● How communicating through social media doesn’t count – your kids need to see their friends. ● How you can get your children’s needs met when they are struggling with school. Connect with Liz: Links Mentioned: psychedconsult.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 067 Vacation is a State of Mind. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how being on vacation is a state of mind. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How doing vacation activities in your own town feels like you’re on vacation. ● Why you should make local plans when it’s a struggle to plan an actual vacation. ● How families create memories all of the time, not just on vacation. ● Why it’s important to take moments for yourself and not race through the days. ● How being present is key when you finally do take a vacation.
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Lauren Astor – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 066 Bring Happy to Your Parenting Lauren Astor holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College and has been a Certified Option Process® Mentor/Counselor since 2000. She has counseled hundreds of individuals, couples, parents and folks of all ages from around the world with many different situations and concerns. She has seen people drop issues that have been a source of misery for many years. She has seen people come to peace with profound life challenges. You have the Most Important Job on the Planet. Your children are the Future of the World! And YOU are your child’s greatest teacher. Plain and simple your child is learning how to live from YOU. For this reason, she founded Happy Parent – Happy Child! in 2005 to work extensively with Parents. She designed and facilitated many workshops, classes and retreats to help parents like you bring HAPPY back to your parenting and your relationship with your children. With over 30 years of experience as a Teacher, Facilitator, Parenting Specialist and Certified Mentor/Counselor/Coach – as well as decades as a Mother, Single Mother, Stepmother, Godmother and Grandmother – she has had the opportunity to help and support hundreds of parents. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Lauren Astor about brining happiness to your parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why parents need to pay attention to their behavior and reactions they have. ● How parents need to let go of the idea they can and should be able to control their children. ● How stepping out of the fight gives parents a moment to connect with themselves. ● Why some children require parents to go beyond what they think parenting should be. ● How parents should speak to their children the way they want to be spoken to. Connect with Lauren: Links Mentioned: happyparenthappychild.com laurenastor.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 065 Summer Survival Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about surviving summer with your kids. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why summer can be a stressful time for parents with busy children. ● How it’s important to ask for help from other parents in your community. ● Why finding a balance between activities and home time can keep your kids entertained. ● How you should treat yourself and make sure you are taking time for self-care. ● Why soaking up the sun and taking time for yourself can help you recharge for the next day.
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Celia Kibler – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 064 Pumped Up Parenting Celia Kibler is a Best-Selling Author, a Family Empowerment Coach and the Founder of Pumped Up Parenting and Funfit® Family Fitness. She is the Mom of 5 kids; 2 she gave birth to & 3 she gained from marriage; as well as a Grandma of 9. She has successfully parented a blended family for over 24 years. Celia is on a Mission to stop 1,000,000 Parents from Yelling at Their Kids. Her book, RAISING HAPPY TODDLERS: How to Build Great Parenting Skills and Stop Yelling at Your Kids is available for purchase from Amazon in Kindle and paperback. She has written 3 children’s books to enhance development for kids, Being Different is Fun, I Am Grateful, and All About Me. Celia believes that the more parents understand their children and themselves, the better they can communicate and relate, while building trust and respect within a nurturing, fun environment. Her reason is simple… because we are raising adults, not children. With over 40 years of coaching, teaching, counseling kids and their parents, including Special Needs populations, Celia has found successful solutions for real life parenting situations with advice that is easy to follow, doable and result driven. She brings that wisdom to you in her book, as well as Private and Group Coaching programs. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Celia Kibler about Pumped Up Parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents need to understand they are raising children into adults. ● Why it’s important for kids to learn that sometimes life can be difficult. ● How parents should yell less and be more proactive instead of reactive. ● Why parents shouldn’t take their children’s actions personally. ● How screaming and yelling and your children when you’re disappointed in them teaches them to do the same. Connect with Celia: Links Mentioned: pumpedupparenting.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 063 The Power of Writing it Down Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the power of writing it down. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How writing down what you want can help manifest it into existence. ● How some relationships are meant to teach you what you really want out of one. ● Why you should listen to yourself if a relationship doesn’t feel right. ● How there are people who come into our lives for specific reasons.
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Marcy Abramsky, LCSW The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 062 Inspiring Parents and Kids As an LCSW, Marcy Abamsky uses her training and 20 + years of combined experiences to assist you within her scope of practice. She pulls from years doing this in homes, schools, agencies and in private practice in cities and suburbs of New York & Buffalo. By actively listening she gains a full assessment allowing her to assist you in fostering change! In addition, you can look forward to having a guide in this process of visualizing goals and gaining a feeling of empowerment. As you build visions toward change, you may start to get inspired. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Marcy Abramsky, LCSW about inspiring parents and kids. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How Inspire a Mind uses positive reinforcement to help build kids’ confidence. ● Why socializing is so important for children and teenagers. ● How parents need to teach their children how to restart relationships. ● Why it’s vital for parents to acknowledge their kids lived through a pandemic. ● How sending a positive text to your kids can put them in a better mood. Connect with Marcy: Links Mentioned: inspireamind.net
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 061 Adult Anxiety Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about adult anxiety. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How there are many causes of anxiety and how to recognize what causes yours. ● Why staying focused on the present helps us not dwell in the past. ● How it’s important to pay attention to your caffeine consumption. ● Why people should find their own ways – laugher, meditation – to deal with anxiety. ● How avoiding something you are afraid of can actually make your anxiety worse.
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Sharón Lynn Wyeth – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 060 What’s in a Name International name expert Sharón Lynn Wyeth is the Founder and Creator of Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing in over 70 countries. She has evaluated thousands of names since 1995. Her bestselling book, Know the Name; Know the Person is the first in the sequence, followed by Know the Name; Know the Spirit and Know the Name; Know How to Connect. You may have seen her on Good Day LA, New York City’s Fox News, Good Morning Arizona, and in various other cities on NBC, CBS, & ABC or have heard her interviewed on any one of hundreds of radio shows. Today she is hired by Human Resource Departments in choosing appropriate candidates to interview, lawyers in how to present cases to judges, and individuals who wish to know themselves better and maximize their ability to connect with others. She also assists nationally and internationally in naming new businesses, new products, and when people wish to change their names. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Sharón Lynn Wyeth about how different names have different meetings. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● What Neimology® Science is and how it works. ● How certain names don’t affect everyone in the same way. ● How there are different naming traditions that different cultures follow. ● How the soul knows what their name is. ● What your name says about you as a person. Connect with Sharón: Links Mentioned: knowthename.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 059 There is No Magic Pill Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how there is no magic pill to make your problems go away. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parenting isn’t for the weak and all parents are superheroes. ● Why it can be hard for parents when their child doesn’t meet all expectations. ● How parents have to put the hard work in every day with their kids. ● Why giving in and inconsistency are steps in the wrong direction. ● How consistency and rules are vital when parenting.
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Patty DeDurr – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 058 Advocating for Learning Disabilities Patty DeDurr is a neurodivergent author and advocate who educates and provides resources that are impactful to individuals looking for guidance on an engaging neurodiverse platform. She is the CEO of Sensing Greatness, which will be publishing her book about a goat with ADHD this year. She has also been a Physical Therapist Assistant for almost a decade and works closely with all therapy departments. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Patty DeDurr about advocating for kids with learning disabilities. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How neurodivergent people need the right resources and accommodations. ● How full teaching notes is an appropriate accommodation and how parent can advocate for that. ● How parents need to advocate for their child because they know their child best. ● Why it can take so long for parents to get the right accommodations for their children. ● How there are things that can be put in place at school that would benefit every kid. Connect with Patty: Links Mentioned: sensinggreatness.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 057 This is 45 Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about turning 45. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How people should celebrate each year they get and be proud of their age. ● How the pandemic helped some people slow down and realize what they really enjoy. ● Why it’s important to appreciate your body at any age or size. ● How getting older allows you to care more about what you think and less about what others think. ● Why people should lower their expectations of themselves and others.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 056 It’s My Birthday! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza Birthday Special about all things Rebecca Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● What Rebecca is looking forward to most in the coming year. ● Why parents should be happy to celebrate birthdays instead of being sad about growing older. ● How family adventures are a great way to celebrate birthdays. ● Why it’s important for people to hold onto their old friends while making new friends. ● What Rebecca enjoys most about hosting the Whinypaluza podcast. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com Book bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 055 Please Stop Apologizing Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about apologizing less. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to be direct and praise our children for being direct. ● How people need to be aware of apologizing too much and stop. ● Why women need to feel empowered and confident instead of sorry. ● How people can choose better words instead of just apologizing. ● How people can be empathetic and show sympathy without saying sorry.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 054 Father’s Day Special Listen to this insightful Father’s Day Special on Whinypaluza with Seth Greene Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How one of the most challenging parts of parenting is getting upset because your kids aren’t acting a certain way. ● Why parents have to stay resourceful to help their kids through negative emotions they experience. ● How it’s important set boundaries and priorities with your work and family life. ● How Rebecca always knew that Seth would be a fantastic father.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 053 It’s Almost Summer Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about keeping your children entertained in the summer. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents don’t have to entertain their children every minute of every day. ● Why making fun plans to look forward to can take some stress away. ● How parents should ask their children what they want to do this summer. ● Why some parents choose to sign their kids up for different summer camps. ● How the summer goes fast and you should enjoy it while it’s here.
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Melissa Stecher – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 052 Keeping Organization Hopeful and Simple Melissa Stecher is the owner and creator of Hopeful Simplicity. In 2017 she reached her snapping point. As a mom, full-time employee, co-parent, blending families, some personal health issues, and still being asked all those 'at-home' questions like 'what's for dinner?' she broke. She was angry and tired all the time and knew that wasn't the person she wanted to be. This is when her family started swapping. They swapped bad habits for better ones. Melissa started making her bed each morning just to feel like she was accomplishing something each day. They swapped harsh chemical products for natural options and the whole home team started cleaning. They even swapped unsuccessful organizing systems for compromised successes. In 2018 Melissa took a leap of faith in herself and got certified as a professional organizer. Now, not only do they get to save time, they save money and live less stressed lives while helping others find hope in their chaos and clutter. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Melissa Stecher about keeping organization hopeful and simple. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How there are two different types of organized people – visual and nonvisual. ● Why parents usually know what type of organizing their kids prefer. ● How there are macro-organizers and micro-organizers and what that means. ● Why parents should be spending at least 15 minutes organizing with their kids. ● How making a game out of organizing can be fun for the children. Connect with Melissa: Links Mentioned: hopefulsimplicity.com Guest Contact Info: Instagram @hopefulsimplicity Facebook facebook.com/hopefulsimplicity
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 051 Our First Trip Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about lessons learned from the Greene family’s first trip since COVID. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to roll with the flow and go with the punches on vacation. ● How parents need to remember that things happen they can’t control. ● How packing games to play on a trip can lead to fun bonding moments. ● Why parents need to find the happy moments and treasure them. ● How something will inevitably come up when vacationing with the kids.
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Natasha Hanina – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 050 Creativity and Learning Natasha “Tashi” Hanina is an English comedien, actress, writer and producer based in New York. She is the creator and star of the popular sketch comedy web series and entertainment platform Tashi Non-Stop, which features a vast collection of colorful and original characters and serves up an array of educational and entertaining themes for children aged 4-8. Natasha ‘Tashi’ was born to entertain. Possessing a natural love for people, paired with an extensive background as a professional performer and teacher, the Tashi Non-Stop web series was born. Tashi Non-Stop has managed to really stand out, for its commitment to entertain children while stimulating their imagination and creativity.Tashi received a B.A from Sarah Lawrence College and holds a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Columbia University. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Natasha Hanina about creativity and learning. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How being inspired by characters on technology can make kids play creatively. ● Why kids need to take what they are seeing with technology and then go play. ● How tech devices can cut into family time but that doesn’t have to be the case. ● Why children need to know that it’s okay to lose and be accepting of that. ● How kids learn more when they have creative engaging content to absorb. Connect with Tashi: Links Mentioned: tashinonstop.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 049 Are You Lonely? Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about coping with feeling lonely. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why people should check in with their partners and children about their loneliness. ● How it’s important to help people in your family make plans when they can’t. ● Why parents need to teach themselves and their children how to be alone. ● How having face to face time with your children every day is imperative. ● Why people should reach out to others when they are feeling lonely.
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Emmalou Penrod The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 048 Supporting Families Emmalou Penrod is a wife, mother, grandmother, retired schoolteacher, author, and owner of the business, Healing Your Families. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Special Education from Weber State University. She also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Emmalou ended her 24-year career as a teacher at a residential treatment facility for youth at risk. Most of her career was spent as a special education teacher. She completed training through the National Guild of Hypnotists in November of 2018 and was certified through them as a Consulting Hypnotist. She completed the training offered through HpnoBirthing® International and the certification process to become a Gold Seal HpnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator. She has also completed training in the Simpson Protocol, a client-centered approach to hypnotherapy. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Emmalou Penrod about the importance of supporting families. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How every child has special needs and should be looked at as an individual. ● How every person we meet has something to teach us if we are open to it. ● Why parents have a hard time advocating for their children in the school system. ● How hypnosis can be used as a powerful tool to help manage emotions. ● What the many myths of hypnosis are and why they are incorrect. Connect with Emmalou: Links Mentioned: healingyourfamilies.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 047 It’s Just an Opinion Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how to deal with differing opinions. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it’s important to try to see multiple sides of a situation. ● Why people should try to be empathetic to others. ● How remaining calm allows people to hear the other side of things. ● Why people should ask questions instead of making assumptions. ● How people need to recognize they don’t know everything and commit themselves to growing and learning.
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Dr. Sheryl Ziegler – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 046 Mommy Burnout Sheryl Ziegler, Psy.D. holds a Doctorate in Psychology and is a Registered Play Therapist in private practice. She is the author of Mommy Burnout: how to reclaim your life and raise healthier children in the process. She is a regular national and local news contributor on topics related to parenting and mental health and did a Tedx talk on "Why Moms are Miserable" which is all about the power of connection. She is the host of Dr. Sheryl's PodCouch and the founder of the parent-child puberty course, Start with the Talk. She is a frequent speaker on chronic stress, parenting and burnout. Most recently, she has been named by Colorado’s NBC affiliate (9News) as their Parenting Expert for the new franchise series Mental Health & Me. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler about her book, Mommy Burnout. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How moms shouldn’t have to struggle with their exhaustion alone. ● How burnout is the physical and emotional exhaustion that leaves people feeling cynical. ● Why being burned out can lead to both physical and mental symptoms. ● How burnout and depression aren’t necessarily the same thing even if they can look the same. ● How there is a huge connection between isolation and mommy burnout, so reach out to your community. Connect with Sheryl: Links Mentioned: drsherylziegler.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 045 Learning to Let Go Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about learning to let go. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents should read their children’s cues to see if they are fulfilling their children’s needs. ● Why parents need to talk to their kids about important tops like drugs, sex, and driving. ● How children need to be taught life skills and how to be confident in themselves. ● Why it’s important to trust your kids and let the make mistakes. ● How parents should praise themselves for starting to let go.
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Neha Sonney – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 044 Relationship Academy Neha Sonney Speaker. Trainer. Coach (ICF Accredited) Being a mom is a very fulfilling role in a woman’s life. As women, we are geared for relationships and to nurture them. Neha Sonney understands how differently women parent as well as how important it is for both parents to be on the same page. Differences in opinions in parenting affect marriages. Fifty percent of marriages are not a conscious decision, and often parenting is a topic couples don’t talk about, which only creates more problems in both the marriage and relationship with the children. It’s essential that women get as much emotional support from others around them so that they can bring their best to the marriage. Neha has been meditating since 2012 and swears by the results it brings to you personally and to your relationships. Neha is the mother of a cool teenager. She and her better half Todd have all sorts of conversations, including those that may be uncomfortable. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Neha Sonney about the importance of self-love for relationships. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why we must do things for ourselves first before we can help others. ● How we suffer in relationships because we aren’t taught to love ourselves. ● How growing up with trauma makes people disconnect from themselves. ● Why we bring our past traumas to current relationships with our partners and kids. ● How kids mimic their parents instead of listening to their advice. Connect with Neha: Links Mentioned: nehasonney.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 043 Comparing Ourselves to Others Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about how we need to stop comparing ourselves to others. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to focus on yourself and remember you’re on your own path. ● How you should be aware of what makes you jealous and use that to guide your goals. ● How we are only seeing the highlight reel people are choosing to share with us. ● Why it’s important to start each day with gratitude and thinking about what you’re grateful for. ● How we should lift each other up because there is room for everyone to succedd in life.
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Marlene Malnikof – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 042 Mother’s Day Special with My Mom Rebecca’s mom, Marlene Malnikof, got her degree in special education and was a special education teacher. She had her two children and then went back to work 38 years ago to run a health food store. She raised two successful kids, has been married for almost 51 years and runs a successful business. People can find her at Marlene and Phil’s Vitamin and Herb Center on Facebook. Listen to this special Mother’s Day episode of Whinypaluza with Marlene Malnikof. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: · Why it’s vital for kids to have an environment where they feel happy and safe. · How parents should listen to their kids and not judge or criticize them. · How parents will always wish they could have spent more time with their kids. · Why the key to having a long and happy marriage is putting your partner first. · How people need to listen to their partners to have a success relationship. · Why it’s important to have the mentality that marriage lasts forever.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 041 Let’s Feel Less Overwhelmed Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about feeling less overwhelmed. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How you should analyze your day and pin point the parts that made you feel overwhelmed. ● Why writing your problems down can be therapeutic and really helpful. ● How every task shouldn’t be prioritized the same. ● How taking a walk or getting some exercise can help clear your head. ● How to develop an organized system around the things that overwhelm you.
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Dr. Mary Wilde – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 040 Holistic Approaches to Mental Health. Dr. Mary Wilde is an integrative pediatrician and owner of Imagine Pediatrics Behavioral Health and Wellness in St. George, UT. She and her husband Jason are the parents to 8 sons. She is an author, frequent podcast guest, and a contributing author & speaker to various online platforms. Dr. Wilde has developed several online resources for kids and parents including a course helping kids & teens overcome anxiety and a parenting membership called "Compassion Parenting." Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Mary Wilde about holistic approaches to mental health. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why people need to focus on mind, body, and spirit when working on mental health. ● How people need foundational pieces in place such as sleep, diet, exercise and technology use. ● Why other strategies to help with anxiety or depression won’t be affective unless people have their foundational pieces in place. ● How it’s so important to get movement in every day because it gives us a boost of endorphins. ● Why it’s important for children to see their parents pursuing their passions. Connect with Dr. Mary: Links Mentioned: drmarywilde.com imaginepediatricsstgeorge.com compassionparenting.com/flow-survey compassionparentingpodcast.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 039 Your Marital Questions Answered Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca Greene answering marital questions. Here is what to expect on this episode: ● Why communication time outs can be important during times of conflict with your partner. ● How people shouldn’t blame their partners when discussing difficult subject matter. ● Why couples need to talk about key things they want out of a relationship before fully committing to each other. ● How it’s important for people to find things to do with their partner that they both enjoy. ● How COVID-19 has affected marital relationships in many different ways.
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Rachel Miller – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 038 Finding Purpose Rachel Miller is a Lifetime Learner. Giver of hugs and kisses. Mom to a vanful. Online entrepreneur. She has built several multiple 6-figure and 7-figure businesses, authored multiple books, which EACH sold more than 100,000 copies. She now helps other businesses grow engagement for their brands - she has helped 49 Businesses get their content in front of more than 10,000,000 people with virtually no ad spend! Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rachel Miller about finding purpose. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important for people to find fulfillment in their jobs. ● How people need to find their “I am” statements. ● How we need more honesty and authenticity in our lives. ● Why it’s important to identify yourself, so you can identify your audience. ● How people can create content around their “I am” statements. Connect with Rachel: Links Mentioned: theGYA.com
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 037 Riding the Waves of Change Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza with Rebecca Greene discussing riding the waves of change. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How the pandemic has been difficult for people who like consistency. ● Why people need to accept that they don’t have control over everything. ● How we need to focus on the things we can control like our perspective and reactions. ● Why it’s important to be both hopeful and realistic with COVID restrictions constantly changing. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com Book bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5
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Seth Greene – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 036 Marital Lessons Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Seth Greene, Rebecca’s husband about marital lessons. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How we each have our own love language and what the five love languages are. ● Why you should ask your partner what their love language is and what they want. ● How it’s rare for both people in a relationship to speak the same love language. ● Why understanding your spouse’s and children’s love language you can give the kids and each other what they need.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 035 Self-Care is Necessary Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode about the necessity of self-care. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How moms aren’t selfish for splurging on things for themselves and shouldn’t feel guilty. ● Why skipping self-care can negatively impact your life and lead to burnout. ● How your partner and your children don’t need you to be perfect. ● What the different forms of self-care are and how you can implement them.
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Kristi Mora and Jamie Potash
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 034 Declutter for Purpose with Bella Kids Kristi Mora is the CEO and founder of Bella Kids. Jamie Potash is the head of community relations and mom of four kids.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kristi Mora and Jamie Potash about decluttering for a purpose with Bella Kids. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How Bella Kids is like Black Friday without the flyer – full of amazing deals. ● How Bella Kids provides a way for moms to make consignment sales where the seller and buyer both win. ● How many people in the Buffalo area rely on Bella Kids both to make sales and buy items for their kids. ● Why Bella Kids supports recycling, reusing, and reducing their carbon footprint. ● How the Bella Kids’ business model has a positive effect on other families.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 033 Mommy Burnout
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza where Rebecca discusses mommy burnout. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important for moms to have a community and make time with friends. ● How people need to set boundaries with both devices and people ● Why saying no to some things allows people to accomplish their actual goals. ● How multi-tasking can make anyone, especially a mom, feel crazy, ● Why being busy shouldn’t be anyone’s ultimate goal.
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Shana James
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 032 Improving Your Relationship For 15 years Shana James has coached more than a thousand leaders, CEOs, authors, speakers and people with big visions who step into more powerful leadership, start and grow businesses, create more effective teams, increase their impact, get promoted, find love, rekindle spark, create a legacy, and become more personally inspired and fulfilled.
She’s been known for her ability to assess, in just a few minutes, the cause of dissatisfaction and stuck points in your profession and love life. Then she creates a clear and unique path for you to have true success and incredible love.
Referred to as a secret weapon, she cuts through distraction and provides direct access to your confidence, power and clarity. She is also a translator between women and men, providing effective tools to transform conversations and dynamics that have gone awry into connection and collaboration.
With an M.A. in psychology, DISC certification, Coaching training, more than a decade facilitating groups and workshops, starting multiple businesses and helping hundreds of entrepreneurs start their own, her range of skills is unlike many other coaches. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Shana James about improving your relationship. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why being able to see behind the mask or façade can break down barriers. ● How many women don’t know all men have a tender and vulnerable part in them. ● Why it’s important to find a way to have more honest and open communication. ● How people shouldn’t take others’ bad moods as a personal affront. ● Why more creativity and collaboration happen when you bring forth your desires.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 031 Trust Issues Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Rebecca explores trust issues. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it can be incredibly difficult to investigate your trust issues. ● Why past situations can affect how people trust others in the future. ● How people shouldn’t let trust issues dictate their relationships with others. ● Why trusting yourself allows people to have better relationships. ● How being honest about your trust issues with your partner is key.
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30: My Life Suckers with Deva Dalporto
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 030 My Life Suckers Deva Dalporto is known for her funny viral videos about motherhood and her music parodies for which NBC dubbed her the “Weird Al of YouTube Moms.” Her videos have garnered more than 450 million views and have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, People, HuffPost, Parents.com, Redbook, Good Housekeeping and many more. Deva has also collaborated with dozens of top brands including Clorox, General Mills, JC Penney, Unilever, Clinique, Twizzlers, Chef Boyardee and many others.
Deva was one of the first women to humorous viral videos about motherhood, and her work sparked an entire category of “mom video” creators and influencers, shaping the new real, raw, irreverent mom content prevalent today.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Deva Dalporto about “My Life Suckers” video parodies. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How laughter has been one of the best things for everyone during the pandemic. ● Why the pandemic has made it difficult for moms who try to do it all. ● How self-promotion can be a difficult part of being an online content creator. ● How the parody videos help moms get through by showing they aren’t alone. ● Why repeating themselves can drive moms absolutely insane.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 029 Whinypaluza Wednesday: Reflecting on One Year of the Pandemic.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Rebecca reflects on one year of the pandemic. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How the world collectively went through the different stages of grief. ● How the pandemic forced many to slow down and spent more time with their family. ● How people need other human interaction for their mental . ● Why we should be looking forward to spring and things to come. ● Why it’s so important to continue to utilize your system.
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Karen Buckwalter
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 028 Attachment Theory in Action. Karen Doyle Buckwalter, LCSW, is Director of Clinical Practice at Chaddock, a multi-service agency providing a range of residential, educational, and community-based services for youth, birth through age 21, and their families. While at Chaddock, she has been instrumental in the development of an innovative residential program for adolescents, ages 8 – 16, with Attachment Disorders and Complex Trauma. One of the only programs of its kind serving older adolescents, Chaddock’s Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program® (DTAP®) has served youth from 33 different states in the U.S. originating from 18 different countries. Karen is a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor and a Theraplay Trainer and Supervisor. She has more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. She has co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters as well as articles which have appeared in Adoption Today and Fostering Families Today Magazines. Her first book, Attachment Theory in Action, edited with Debbie Reed, was released in 2017 and she also hosts the “Attachment theory In Action” podcast. Her latest book, Raising the Challenging Child, co-authored with Debbie Reed and Wendy Lyons Sunshine released in January 2020. Karen is a wife, mother and grandmother and outside of work you will find her hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Carolinas.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Karen Buckwalter about attachment theory in action. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How attachment theory isn’t only helpful for use in foster homes and adoptions. ● Why there has to be a balance between structure and nurture in children’s lives. ● How the relationship bank applies to both children and adult relationships. ● Why parents want to make positive deposits into their relationship bank with their children. ● How naming an emotion allows children to express how they really feel.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 027 Unleash Your Power
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Rebecca discusses unleashing your power. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why you should stop making excuses and just do it! ● How our energy goes to what we focus on. ● Why it’s important to focus on what you can control. ● How the right hard tasks make you better. ● Why focusing on others makes you feel better.
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Cara Harvey The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 026 The Purpose Driven Mom Cara Harvey is a wife, mom to a 13-year-old stepson, 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, schedules, health, and themselves!
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Cara Harvey about her podcast, A Purposed Driven Mom. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How podcasts are one of the best ways to find virtual mentors. ● Why it’s important to go after each day with intention while giving yourself grace. ● How going for goals doesn’t mean giving it all or nothing. ● Why many moms lack confidence in their abilities when they shouldn’t. ● How making a strategic plans allows moms to reach their goals.
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– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 025 Raising a Tween Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca discussing raising a tween. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How saying something sweet to a stranger can make their day. ● Why it’s important to check in with your children about what you’re doing right. ● How parents need to be available for their children to open up to. ● Why paying attention to the small things can allow your children to open up about bigger issues. ● How friendship dynamics can change during the tween years.
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024: Book Club Edition – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 024 Shalom in the Home: Book Club Edition. Bring peace to your home, with savvy advice from Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, from TLC's hit Shalom in the Home. Feeling overwhelmed by your family life? Whether you're in crisis or just wish you were closer, family and relationship counselor Rabbi Shmuley Boteach can help. Influenced by his own experience as a child of divorce, the host of the TLC series Shalom in the Home gets to the heart of family dynamics and individual personalities to help families build deeper, more loving relationships. His insights and encouragements help you cope with all the most common domestic issues: relationships, parenting, in-laws, neighbors and more. aI'm here to inspire people to be good people first, a good couple second, and good parents third, a says Shmuley. He illustrates how families can strengthen their bonds with unforgettable stories of families in crisis who undergo intensive counseling to improve their relationships and bring peace, or shalom, a to their homes.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Rebecca sits down with her book club to discuss Shalom in the Home by Shmuley Boteach. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How it can be difficult to maintain your marriage while being a good parent. ● Why it’s important to show your children that you’re happily married. ● How each couple and each marriage have their own style of communication. ● Why parents need to teach their children how to have respectful arguments. ● How parents need to break the cycles of disconnect within their families.
Links Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Shalom-Home-Smart-Advice-Peaceful/dp/0696235072
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Mystie Winckler The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 023 Simply Convivial Mystie Winckler is always here to remind you that organization starts with your attitude, which we do by repenting and rejoicing on repeat. A second-generation homeschooler living in her hometown on the dry side of Washington state, Mystie and her husband homeschool their five kids classically, stay active in their local church, and take walks to escape the near-constant piano practice in their home. With her podcast, blog, courses, and community, she helps homemakers figure out how to gain traction and find satisfaction at home through her ABC process: Adjust your attitude, build better habits, and celebrate small wins.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Mystie Winckler about convivial moments bringing families together. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Why it’s important to keep children engaged with their homework. How parents can challenge children at their level with homeschooling. Why moms should do a brain dump and get everything out on paper. How the brain dump allows moms to cross unimportant things off her list. Why perfectionism is a problem because it prevents people from getting started.
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Jessica Ashely The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 022 The Stay Calm Mom Jessica Ashley is the founder of Stay Calm, Mom! and the Host of the Stay Calm, Mom! podcast. The passion she has for this project arose from one of the biggest changes she experienced in life, becoming a mother.
Almost 2 years ago Jessica had her son and had to make some abrupt changes in her life. She had been struggling for a decade in tumultuous marriage that began when she was only 18. She had been accepting unacceptable circumstances for far too long. For the wellbeing of her and her son, she decided to leave the relationship and venture out to start her life anew as a single mother, determined to the life she knew her son deserved. Since then, she has learned, healed, changed, and grown as a person and as a mother.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Jessica Ashely about trying to stay calm as a mom. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How having children and being a mother can provide self-fulfillment ● Why mothers have to be strong in order for them to be calm for their children. ● How a mother’s happiness brings their children happiness as well. ● Why some women don’t immediately realize their relationships are abusive. ● How focusing on loving yourself allows you to be there for your kids even more.
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Kelly Hutcheson
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 021 Emotional Eating Kelly Hutcheson is a child counselor with a master’s in child counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2 is addicted to positivity and living her best life each and every day without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids and her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever.
Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level. Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise!
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kelly Hutcheson about emotional eating. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Why parents and children shouldn’t push their tricky feelings away. How eating doesn’t make the bad feelings we experience go away. How our brains want to seek pleasure, avoid , and be efficient. Why living a healthy life will encourage your children to do the same. How parents need to stop beating themselves up for not being perfect.
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Audrey Monke The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 020 Sunshine Parenting. Audrey Monke is a mom of five, a summer camp owner and director, an author, a speaker, and the host of the Sunshine Parenting podcast. Audrey shares simple strategies for helping parents raise socially and emotionally intelligent, responsible, thriving kids through creating the connection, social skills, fun, and growth of summer camp at home.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Audrey Monke about Sunshine Parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Why getting advice from mom’s with children older than yours can be helpful. How parents should work with their children’s camp counselors and teachers. Why summer camps are great at helping kids with social development growth. How kids can flourish and grow better when their parents are slightly removed. Why connection before correction is vital to parenting your children.
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The Blended Family
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 019 The Blended Families. Melissa Brown is an entrepreneur who runs several businesses. For over 14 years she has run a successful along with her husband. They also have a business in the finance industry, where they train and develop financial advisors, as well as educate people about how works, so that they can achieve true . Additionally, she hosts the Blended family podcast, a weekly show about the many challenges and struggles today's blended families face. Having a blended family of her own for well over 10 years, she is now using her experiences to help others. She lives with her husband, their four children, her mother in law, and two English bulldogs in the state of Florida.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Melissa Brown about blended families. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: How challenges in our lives are meant to make us stretch and grow as people. Why arguments should be conversations that ultimately lead to compromise. How parents should never use their child as a pawn or as a messenger. Why parents need to treat all the children in their blended homes fair and even. How you can’t control what your exes do, but you can control your reaction.
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Lessons from having COVID
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 018 Lessons from Having COVID. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where Rebecca discusses the lessons she learned from having COVID-19. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: A frank discussion about how COVID-19 affected her life. Why people shouldn’t be so hard on themselves if they get COVID-19. How her stress from COVID-19 led to poor self-talk. Why beating yourself up mentally can be just as bad as physical injury. Why you need to find a pause button for when you start to beat yourself up.
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Jennifer Blossom
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 017 The Blossoming Mom Jennifer Blossom founded Blossoming Moms in 2015 while silently battling severe panic and attacks, infertility, and work-life burnout. After years of personal struggle, she began her journey towards motherhood and healing while sharing her strategies, mindset, shifts, and tools for reclaiming her wellness with moms around the world.
As the world continued to tell moms to live in “survival mode”-doing more, being more, and always striving for perfection, Jennifer had a different message for moms. Why? Because she lived this life for YEARS being stripped of her purpose and joy in life which led her a down a road of burnout, complete exhaustion, and a “barely getting by day-after-day” mindset.
It was in this moment that she knew things had to change not only for herself but for her kids and the entire motherhood community.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Jennifer Blossom about Blossoming Parents. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why moms shouldn’t have to do all of the things and do them perfectly. ● How moms shouldn’t have to balance a million things at once. ● Why moms no longer have to lose sight of what is important to them.
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Kelly Hutcheson
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 016: Harmony in the Home Kelly Hutcheson is a child counselor with a Masters in Child Counseling, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo, a behavior specialist, a teacher and a parent of 2 is addicted to positivity and living her best life each and everyday without coasting! She has overcome people pleasing, perfectionism, and caring what others think to live her most authentic life and she loves teaching others how to do the same. Her passion has always been for kids and her emphasis in life is in helping parents connect more with their children, getting them to listen without yelling and restoring the harmony in your home forever.
Kelly is a bundle of positive energy who radiates this through her message of having fun again with your children, enjoying them on a whole new level. Kelly loves teaching and will help you see your children in their miraculous light, as they were hand chosen for you to raise!
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Kelly Hutcheson about finding harmony in the home. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How people have a limited amount of emotional bandwidth each day. ● Why there is no such thing as the perfect parent or the perfect child. ● How no amount of education can prepare people for real life parenting. ● Why children are trying to please their parents any way they can. ● How it’s important to empower your kids with skills to deal with tricky emotions.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 015 Happy Holidays! Rebecca wishes you all happy holidays and a happy New Year!
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Lauren Pace
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 014 XO Parenting. Lauren Pace is a mom of two amazing little humans with one more on the way, five dogs, some chickens and over 500 pheasants. They live on what she likes to call the mini farm. She has a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with research in child behavior. The area Lauren loves to help in the most is understanding challenging behavior in young children. She does this through podcasting, social media and one-on-one coaching.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Lauren Pace about her XO Parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How using positive behavior support can help explain a child’s actions. ● Why tantrums occur when children don’t know how to communicate frustration. ● How parents need to teach their kids skills to deal with their frustrations. ● Why it’s vital for parents to know their children’s personalities for skill building. ● How parents have to respond in a way that doesn’t reinforce the bad behavior.
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Rebecca and Seth Greene – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 013 Marriage and Parenting with Rebecca and Seth Seth Greene is the nation’s foremost authority on growing your business with a podcast. Seth is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington that was just named “One of the Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to in 2019” by Nasdaq. He is the founder of the direct response marketing firm Market Domination LLC, and he is a 7-time best-selling author who has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, CBS Moneywatch and many more.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Seth Greene about marriage and parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s importance to take time for your family and time for yourself. ● How it’s critical to tell your spouse when they do something you appreciate. ● Why there will always be challenges in parenting and marriage. ● How sometimes one parent has it slightly easier than the other. ● Why it’s important for parents to give themselves credit for their hard work.
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Rachel Baily
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 012 The Parenting Long Game Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Currently Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children and helping parents find the time and energy to incorporate these tools into their lives.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rachel Baily about the parenting long game. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How the pandemic has made parenting more difficult than usual. ● Why it’s important for parents to help themselves first, so they can help their kids. ● How parents need to shift their behavior to get their children to switch theirs. ● What the “yuck” is and how it affects relationships between parents and children. ● How the brain turns on its flight or fight response when its uncomfortable.
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011: Peace and Parenting with Michelle Kenney
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 011 Peace and Parenting. Michelle Kenney lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 9 and 12. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. She also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education instructing in the teacher credentialing program. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in Hand parenting, created by Patty Wipfler. It reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits it with changing her life.
She is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds the dynamic transformative. Michelle also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties.
Michelle has helped herself and others make meaningful connections, work on sibling rivalry, and alleviate school problems. Aggression, fears, withdrawal and sleep issues are just some of the struggles she has shared and helped others rectify. She holds a master’s .
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Michelle Kenney about utilizing Hand in Hand parenting. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How parents rely on the connection they share with their children. ● Why parents shouldn’t rely on threats, bribes, or punishments. ● Why coming in with neutrality yields better results than anger with children. ● How parents can find meaning in connection through Hand in Hand parenting, ● How letting punishments go leads to connections between parents and children.
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Shelly Lefkoe
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 010 The Lefkoe Method Shelly Lefkoe is a co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “To significantly improve the quality of life on the planet by having people recreate their lives and live as the unlimited possibilities they are.”
Shelly has had the privilege of helping thousands of clients worldwide rid themselves of a wide variety of problems including phobias, relationships that never seem to work, violence, procrastination, unwillingness to confront people, health and wellness issues, and sexual dysfunction. Her clients have been able to eliminate emotional patterns such as fear, hostility, shyness, anxiety, depression, worry about what people think of them, and a negative sense of themselves.
Her programs have reached over 150,000 people worldwide. Her work has been featured on the Today Show, Leeza, and many other media outlets. Shelly is a keynote speaker and workshop leader. Her personal vision is to transform the way people parent. She believes that if we raise a conscious generation of children, violence will end, people will treat each other with respect and dignity, and life on this planet will be better for everyone.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Shelly Lefkoe about the Lefkoe Method. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How we form our unwanted patterns unconsciously from our parents. ● Why it’s so important for parents to show up for their children consistently. ● How to parent in a way that your child will form positive beliefs about themselves. ● Why it’s so important for parents to uncover their negative beliefs. ● How it’s important for parents to recognize the meaning they give to events.
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The Origin of Whinypaluza Episode 009 with Rebecca Greene Seth Greene is the nation’s foremost authority on growing your business with a podcast. Seth is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington that was just named “One of the Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to in 2019” by . He is the founder of the direct response firm Market Domination LLC, and he is a 7-time best-selling author who has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, CBS Moneywatch and many more.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode where the tables are turned and Seth Greene interviews Rebecca Greene about becoming a top mommy blogger. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How there are so many different types of social work people can go into. ● Why MST is evidence-based therapy for children with severe behavioral issues. ● How parental exhaustion is absolutely real and affects all parents. ● Why people don’t always do the right thing when they know they should. ● How no one knows what they are doing when they are brand new parents.
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Katy Huie Harrison
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 008 Undefining Motherhood Katy Huie Harrison, PhD, is an author and owner of Undefining Motherhood an advocacy space for women at all stages of the childbearing and childrearing processes. She cover a range of topics, from hard-to-touch subjects like pregnancy loss and postpartum anxiety to more everyday parenting needs, like managing separation anxiety and choosing the best pajamas for nursing.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Katy Huie Harrison about Undefining Motherhood. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why we need to look at and examine the way we define motherhood. ● How many mothers put burdens on themselves to be perfect moms. ● Why we need to recognize mothers who don’t have a child in their arms. ● How all moms can do things their own way and still be great moms.
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Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 007 Singing Her Way to Parenting Success Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam is a mommy blogger and has been blogging since 2008. What started as a place to document her life with 2 children and one on the way, grew to a place that now documents all things El Momma and has 150,000 views! She has 5 living children age 15 months to 15 years with a 2nd trimester loss in the middle of that. The loss journey and journey to have another baby after that, has connected Rebekah with so many moms because 1 in 4 women have a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. She is now busier than ever getting her four big kids ready for online- distant learning while taking care of a toddler. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam about juggling being a mom, a blogger, and a singer. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to both go with the flow and make a schedule. ● How it can be difficult to cater to your child’s eating needs. ● How virtual learning has changed many things during COVID-19. ● Why all the parents are talking about school right now. ● How the pandemic has allowed many families to eat together. Connect with Rebekah: Links Mentioned: rebekahme.com elmomma.com
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Marisa Donnelly
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 006 The Diary of a Bonus Mom Marisa Donnelly is a writer, editor, licensed teacher, and founder of Be A Light Collective, a writing/editing and tutoring services company based in Southern California. Marisa is the founder of Momish Moments, a vertical dedicated to empowering journeys of motherhood, and co-founder of Step By Step Parents, a resource platform for blended families. She currently resides in Ocean Beach, San Diego with her boyfriend, his son, and their dog. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Marisa Donnelly about being a bonus mom and entrepreneur. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Why you need to stop comparing your journey to other parents’ journeys. ● How it’s important for parents and bonus parents to set boundaries. ● Why you need to figure out what works for you as a parent and adjust as needed. ● How distanced learning during COVID-19 isn’t the best option for some kids. ● Why vulnerability and authenticity has so much power in our everyday lives.
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Samantha Radford
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 005 Evidence-Based Mommy Samantha Radford, the mommy behind Evidence-Based Mommy, is a mom with four kids. She uses her PhD in Chemistry and Public Health to combine science and wellness to help parents and their kids thrive. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Samantha Radford about using science and wellness to help you and your children flourish. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● How to go from being a reactive parent to a responsive parent. ● How parents wake up every day and say they are going to do better. ● Why parents should think of discipline instead of punishment. ● How to minimize your toxicity for your children through their diet. ● How to refresh toys and make them fun for your kids again.
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Seth Greene
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 004 Seth Greene Seth Greene is the nation’s foremost authority on growing your business with a podcast. Seth is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington that was just named “One of the Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to in 2019” by Nasdaq. He is the founder of the direct response marketing firm Market Domination LLC, and he is a 7-time best-selling author who has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, CBS Moneywatch and many more.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Seth Greene, her husband, about raising their children while being a successful entrepreneur. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: How Seth started a financial firm with help from Rebecca. How Seth has started many successful businesses over the years. Why Seth helps people save on college instead of save for college. How Seth hires people for culture and then trains them to succeed. How Market Domination changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Corritta Lewis
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 003 Travel Tips for Families with Small Children Corritta Lewis travels full time with her partner, Mea, and son, Caleb, while she and her Mea work on their blogs. They are balancing business, marriage, and parenting together. This journey has prompted Corritta and Mea to start a non-profit organization to help underserviced girls in their community.
Corritta is the content created while Mea teaches and is the overall toddler whisperer. They are a nonconventional family who travels the world and are passionate about travel and diversity. They feel the travel industry is full of people who look exactly alike and they want to be something different. They want to show how anyone can travel regardless of their age, race, and orientation. They believe everyone should be represented and have an opportunity to see the world. There priority is to provide quality content for families looking to travel affordably.
Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Corritta Lewis about traveling with small children. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How blogging allows people to work anywhere. Why showing diversity in the travel industry is vital. How traveling forces people to get out of their comfort zone. Why living a nomadic life makes you realize what’s important. How people can take a social distance road trip right now.
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Elaine Taylor-Klaus
– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 002 Raising Complex Kids in the Age of COVID Elaine Taylor-Klaus is a coach and parent educator with an award-winning blog. Her book, The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More came out September 1st. Elaine is a graduate of Wesleyan University (Connecticut) and CORO Fellow (New York). Her passion for community, coaching, parenting, and politics has led to a number of initiatives. Elaine co-founded ImpactADHD®, the first virtual coaching and training resource designed specifically for parents raising children in complex circumstances. She launched Touchstone Coaching, a leadership, executive, and personal coaching practice. Elaine pioneered the Touchstone Method to help clients overcome obstacles and develop strategies for change and growth. Elaine founded one of the largest political action committees in Georgia. She also founded a “Breakfast Club” for mothers and daughters, designed to facilitate effective communication between generations. She curated a Speakers Series to support service providers and caregivers of kids with a wide range of complex needs. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Elaine Taylor-Klaus about raising complex children. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: Why coaching can be more effective than therapy. How writing something down helps you understand how you feel. Why becoming a coach can make people better parents. How parents of complex children need other parents to talk to. Why connection and community are important to raise complex children.
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Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy.
On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community.
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Welcome to The Whinypaluza Podcast! I’m your host, Rebecca Greene. I’m a wife, mother of three, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I also have three fur babies at home too. My passion has always been to help children and their families. I always dreamed of being a wife and a mother. Parents are always learning through struggles, failures and successes and joys. I am no stranger to this wild ride of parenting, and I know behind every great parent lies a team of supportive friends and family. I want to be part of YOUR support system! I want you to know that you are NOT ALONE. We are in this parenting world together. Join me every week for insightful discussions with experts on parenting and marriage, as well as other parents who have found the secret to little successes in parenthood. You’ll learn tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever. I hope you will follow along with me while we dive into what it takes to achieve a happy family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices