What does it really feel like to be a teenager today—and what do teens wish their parents understood?

Our guest today is Sonia Suthar, Founder of Cloud9, a unique platform that combines life skills, personal growth, and community-building for teenagers

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sonia for a candid, unfiltered crash course on navigating the parent-teen relationship from the inside out. From the subtle ways parents unintentionally communicate “you’re not good enough,” to why judgment and negativity quietly erode trust, Sonia offers a perspective most adults rarely hear—but desperately need.

We explore why seeing your teen with their friends can change everything, what teens actually want (hint: it’s not constant advice), and how interrogation, commands, and even “helpful” guidance can backfire. Sonia also introduces practical tools like “habit stacking” to build consistency, the power of vulnerability and transparency statements, and the importance of creating a healthy balance of power—not control.

Plus, we break down the simple but transformative question every parent should ask: Do you want to be heard, helped, or hugged?

If you’re a parent looking to strengthen your relationship, rebuild trust, and better understand the emotional world of your teen, this podcast is a must-listen.

Dr. Gertrude Lyons (www.drgertrudelyons.com) invites us to rethink what it means to mother—starting with the radical idea that we all mother, and the most important person we nurture is ourselves. In this episode, she explores how cultural “mother codes” shape our beliefs: that there’s a right way to parent, that we should instinctively know how to do it all, and that success means doing it alone. These narratives often leave mothers feeling ashamed, isolated, and inadequate—especially in the age of social media.

Through a lens of intentionality, creativity, and choice, Dr. Lyons encourages us to release self-blame and redefine parenting on our own terms. She dives into the power of intuition, the importance of responding instead of reacting, and the value of “do-overs” as we grow alongside our children. This conversation is about reclaiming ownership, rejecting harmful cultural messages, and stepping into a more expansive vision of motherhood—from sacrifice to stardust.

"A crying baby is the best form of birth control..."

Between sleep deprivation, stress, and the general chaos of having children, it’s no wonder many couples see a dip (or a cliff) when it comes to sex after kids. But just because this is common, it doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to it.

Join us as we have a lively and highly informative discussion with Dr. Rebecca Eudy, author of "Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex after Kids."

Although ideally couples should have this discussion before having kids, it’s important to recognize whether you and your partner have "high desire" or "low desire.” Just as important is dealing with shame and/or feelings of being abnormal in your level of desire.

The sometimes elusive “spark” can be found in creating connection through "micro-moments" (10 seconds or less!) Identifying what you want / need / desire OUTSIDE of the bedroom transforms what happens inside the bedroom.

Vulnerability is so important but many couples aren’t sure what that means exactly. We offer insight into understanding why your partner may say "no" and how you can avoid taking it personally. Finally, what is the "do no harm period" and why is it important to recognize?