Spring Clean Your Mind Podcast #304

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Spring Clean Your Mind Podcast #304

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57 minutes

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Apr 26, 2016

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Cathy and Todd discuss an article from the Chicago Tribune about getting rid of emotional and mental clutter. They process the devastation around Prince’s death, but Todd thinks he has alexithemia because he’s not as sad as everyone else. They also talk travel sports, small breakdowns, and Caddyshack.

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Apr 26, 2016

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Titles in the series (27)

Zen Parenting is a weekly online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom (Cathy Cassani Adams) and a logical and practical dad (Todd Adams). Anyone else living a life like that?

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Developing a Grateful Mindset- Episode #737: Todd and Cathy dive deep into some quotes about gratitude and explore how to incorporate gratitude into our everyday and ordinary lives. They also answer some listener’s questions and play clips from Planes, Trains, by Zen Parenting Radio
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How Did It Go? Episode 743: Todd and Cathy discuss why it’s important to process how the holidays went before moving forward—what worked, what didn’t, and what can be repaired or celebrated. They also focus on school refusal after the holidays, by Zen Parenting Radio
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Should I Let My Kid Fail? A Conversation with Michelle Icard- Episode 740: Todd and Cathy talk with Michelle Icard, the author of '14 Talks by Age 14' and her new book, '8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success.' They discuss why we try to manage everyone's emotions, the challenges of letting our kids experience failure, by Zen Parenting Radio
58 min listen
Gender Norms- Truth or Fiction?- Episode #739: Todd and Cathy discuss gender norms and explore ways to validate, acknowledge, and challenge them. They also dive into the comedy of Nate Bargatze, highlighting its observational nature that prompts thought and reflection. by Zen Parenting Radio
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Rescuing Our Sons- An Interview with Dr. John Duffy: Part 2- Episode #747: In Part Two of our three-part series with Dr. John Duffy, author of 'Rescuing Our Sons,' John shares why emotional intelligence is crucial for boys. He tells a story about one of his clients who took a gender studies class and explores the 'Taylor Swif... by Zen Parenting Radio
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Find Your Next Favorite Holiday Movie- Episode 741: Cathy and Todd discuss their favorite holiday movies, what makes them great, and whether or not they are truly holiday movies. They share clips from the best movies and finish with the top 20 best holiday movies of all time. by Zen Parenting Radio
56 min listen
Rescuing Our Sons- An Interview with Dr. John Duffy: Part 1- Episode #746: Cathy and Todd interview Dr. John Duffy, author of 'Rescuing Our Boys,' discussing his book and the state of boys in America. In the first part of a three-part series, they explore John's experiences while talking with boys during therapy, by Zen Parenting Radio
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55 min listen
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58 min listen
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52 min listen
Find Your Next Favorite Holiday Movie- Episode 741: Cathy and Todd discuss their favorite holiday movies, what makes them great, and whether or not they are truly holiday movies. They share clips from the best movies and finish with the top 20 best holiday movies of all time. by Zen Parenting Radio
56 min listen
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Spring Clean Your Mind Podcast #304

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