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Now You're Talking™Redefining Success Through Family, Heritage, and Entrepreneurship with Wendy JensenThis episode is a heartfelt reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of presence. Wendy Jensen shares how slowing down, embracing heritage, and redefining ambition can help you build a life and business rooted in connection, creativity, and the moments that matter most.What You’ll Hear:How redefining success around time, presence, and family can transform both your business and your lifeThe courageous shift from corporate achievement to purpose-driven entrepreneurship rooted in heritageSimple traditions and storytelling rituals that help families unplug, reconnect, and create lasting memoriesWhy leading by example is the most...
2026-02-2441 min
Now You're Talking™How to Balance Family and Business in the Digital Age Without Losing Connection With Jay NaddeoThis episode is an honest look at what it takes to lead both at home and in business in a digital world that never slows down. Jay Naddeo shares practical wisdom on resilience, communication, and raising grounded kids across generations without losing connection.What You’ll Hear:• Why resilience is the greatest inheritance you can give your children• The simple communication shift that prevents distance before it starts• How routine becomes the backbone of both strong families and strong businesses• The delicate dance of parenting across generations in a digital-fi...
2026-02-1744 min
Now You're Talking™How to Parent with Confidence in the Digital Age with Robert LerroParenting in today’s digital world can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this episode, Robert Lerro shares practical, evidence-based insights that help parents build emotional awareness, strengthen connection, and make small changes that lead to meaningful shifts at home.What You’ll Hear:Why emotional awareness is the foundation of calm, confident parenting in a digital worldHow small, evidence-based shifts can dramatically change behaviour and connection at homeThe impact of different parenting styles and how to choose responses that build trustWhy connection matters more than correction in the moments that matter mostHow behaviour-specific praise strengthens learning, conf...
2026-02-1042 min
Now You're Talking™Raising Resilient Kids While Life Pulls You in Every Direction with Sam St. ClairThis episode is an honest conversation about the quiet ways we lose ourselves while managing full lives and what it actually takes to come back. Sam St Clair shares the moments, questions, and shifts that helped her reconnect with herself beneath the roles and expectations.What You’ll Hear:How Sam navigated unexpected parenthood through adoption and what it taught him about resilience, patience, and presencePractical insights on parenting in a tech-driven world, including setting boundaries that actually workWhy consistency and example matter more than control when raising resilient kidsHow to balance career ambition, entrepreneurship, and fa...
2026-02-0347 min
Now You're Talking™When Success Stops Feeling Like You: Reclaiming Your Voice with Tiffany LewisThis episode is for the woman who’s been holding it all together and quietly losing herself in the process. Tiffany Lewis shares the mindset shifts that help women reconnect with their voice, energy, and sense of self.What You’ll Hear:Why your voice not your strategy is the most magnetic thing you bring into the worldThe invisible wounds that teach women to dim, adapt, and disappearHow self-trust becomes the bridge between clarity and confidenceWhat changes when you stop performing and start speaking from truthHow your lived experience becomes medicine for others when you share it h...
2026-01-2746 min
Now You're Talking™Choosing Presence Over Pressure: Parenting & Work in the Digital Age with Mark GillilanThis episode is a grounded reminder that presence is a daily choice. Mark Gillilan shares how entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and outdoor rituals helped him stay connected to his kids while navigating work and life in the digital age. Mark’s breakthrough came when he realized presence isn’t found, it’s chosen. That insight reshaped his work, his parenting, and the way he creates connection every day.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy presence is a daily choice and how it reshapes both parenting and entrepreneurshipHow outdoor rituals and shared experiences create deeper connection than perfect...
2026-01-2040 min
Now You're Talking™How Cooking Builds Mindfulness, Confidence, and Family Connection with Melanie UnderwoodIn a time of burnout and disconnection, this conversation offers a practical way back to ourselves and each other. Melanie Underwood reveals how food and shared meals can rebuild curiosity, calm, and real human connection - especially for families navigating the digital age.What You’ll Hear:Why cooking can be one of the most powerful forms of mindfulness, especially if sitting still isn’t your thingHow non-judgment in the kitchen builds confidence, curiosity, and trust in kids and adultsThe simple ways shared meals create community, conversation, and cultural connectionWhy mistakes (in food and in life) are...
2026-01-1339 min
Now You're Talking™Legacy Lives in How You Show Up: Steve Clair on Family, Storytelling & PresenceThis episode is an invitation to trust that the idea tugging at you is worth pursuing right now. Steve Clair opens up about betting on his own story, building a brand that inspires kids to dream bigger, and why courage, consistency, and presence are the real markers of success.What You’ll Hear:How legacy comes alive in the moments you choose to show up and why presence, not perfection, becomes what your family remembers.The stories we tell our kids and ourselves that shape belief, belonging, possibility, and the life we feel allowed to want.Wh...
2026-01-0635 min
Now You're Talking™How to Reclaim Your Voice & Break Free from Lifelong Conditioning with Caroline GrubbThis episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to remember who you are beneath years of conditioning. Caroline Grubb shares the moments and insights that helped her reclaim her voice and choose truth over expectation.What you will hear:Why your voice is one of your most powerful leadership and visibility assetsHow unconscious conditioning quietly undermines confidence and decision-makingThe patterns that cause high-performing women to self-edit, over-explain, or stay silentHow reclaiming your voice sharpens boundaries, clarity, and executive presenceTurning lived experience into credibility, connection, and real business impactFeatured Guest: Caroline...
2025-12-3043 min
Now You're Talking™Why Success Means Nothing Without Family, Presence, and Community with William M. DonnellanThis episode is a grounding reminder that success doesn’t mean much without presence. William M. Donnellan shares what it really takes to raise connected kids, build community, and stay rooted in family values in a screen-saturated world.What You’ll Hear:Why presence is the most powerful gift you can give your familyHow to set healthy screen boundaries without losing trust or connectionThe role family values and culture play in raising grounded kidsWhy community-driven businesses create deeper belonging and loyaltyHow mentorship and surr...
2025-12-2346 min
Now You're Talking™Raising Creative, Confident Kids in a Screen-Saturated World with Pilar MacKay-SmithThis episode is a grounded, honest look at what it means to parent with intention in a screen-saturated world. Pilar MacKay-Smith shares how small, everyday choices rooted in communication, creativity, and connection quietly shape our children’s confidence, values, and sense of self.What You’ll Hear:Why screen time isn’t the real issue — and what matters moreHow open conversation builds trust in a digital-first worldThe subtle ways childhood memories shape how we parent todayHow small, intentional decisions quietly change a child’s futureTeaching kids that purpose and intent matter more than likesHow creativity helps families st...
2025-12-1639 min
Now You're Talking™How to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Toxins with Theresa ThomasThis episode is an eye-opening look at how everyday household products affect our health and our kids more than we realize. Theresa Thomas shares her journey through chemical sensitivity and the simple shifts every family can make to create a cleaner, calmer, healthier home.What You’ll Hear:Why “fragrance-free” isn’t a trend it’s a parenting mindset that protects your family’s long-term health.The hidden toxins most people miss in laundry products, cleaners, and personal care items and simple, affordable swaps that make a big difference.How trusting your intuition about your body and your kids...
2025-12-0936 min
Now You're Talking™Parenting Teens with Connection, Vulnerability & Courage with Susan Casohis episode is a heartfelt reminder that connection—not perfection—is what protects and strengthens our kids. Susan Caso shares the practical shifts and everyday moments that transform the parent-teen relationship, especially in a digital world full of noise and distraction.What You’ll Hear:Why connection not correction is the true currency of parenting: How everyday micro-moments shape trust, belonging, and lifelong closeness with your teen.The hidden ways digital culture is reshaping our family relationships: And how to create boundaries that strengthen not strain the parent-child bond.How emotional transparency becomes an invitation not a risk...
2025-12-0239 min
Now You're Talking™How Nature, Responsibility & Community Shape Kids: Insights from Cora and Jim LigoriThis episode is a heartfelt reminder of what kids gain when we step back from screens and step into connection. Cora and Jim Ligori share the timeless lessons camp life teaches about resilience, responsibility, and raising grounded, confident young people.What You’ll Hear: Why real-life experiences, not screens, build the strongest, most resilient kids. How community, chores, and shared responsibility shape character and confidence. The childhood moments that quietly become the foundation for adult courage and purpose. How listening to your kids, instead of fixing everything, creates deeper trust and connection. Why giving children freedom, chal...
2025-11-2542 min
Now You're Talking™Kids These Days: How to Reconnect, Reclaim, and Rethink Childhood with Will DobudThis episode matters right now because our kids are struggling to be seen in a world that constantly tells them who to be. Will Dobud challenges us to pause, listen, and rediscover the power of human connection, one conversation, one moment, one adventure at a time.Will opens up about the life-changing realization that kids don’t heal through control, they heal through connection. It’s the kind of insight that shifts everything you thought you knew about parenting, education, and love.What You’ll Hear:Why your presence and voice are the most magneti...
2025-11-1845 min
Now You're Talking™How Scouting Builds Confident, Creative Kids in the Digital Age with Sherry Smothermon-ShortParenting in the digital age isn’t about control, it’s about connection. Sherry Smothermon-Short shares how Scouting and real-world adventures build independence, creativity, and communication in kids who are ready to thrive beyond the screen.What You’ll Hear:How Scouting helps kids build independence, creativity, and confidence that last a lifetimeWhy open communication is the key to raising grounded, self-aware kids in a digital eraHow to guide (not rescue) your children as they navigate responsibility and riskThe simple truth that people are inherently good, and how that belief can reshape how we parentHow involvement, curios...
2025-11-1134 min
Now You're Talking™The Hidden Cost of Silence: Building Trust Through Courageous Conversations with Elizabeth BennettThis episode is a powerful reminder that silence has a cost, in our homes, our workplaces, and our hearts. Elizabeth Bennett shares how courageous communication can heal disconnection, rebuild trust, and transform the way we lead, parent, and relate to one another.Episode TakeawaysWhy silence in families and organizations costs more than we realize, and how to break the pattern with courage and curiosity.How to turn conflict into connection through open, emotionally intelligent communication.The simple shift that transforms judgment into understanding, and creates space for real growth.Why creating safety to speak and...
2025-11-0442 min
Now You're Talking™The Messy Middle of Modern Parenting: Joni Woods on Resilience & ConnectionIf parenting teens sometimes feels messy and overwhelming, you’re not alone. Joni Woods opens up about the challenges of raising kids in a screen-saturated world and the leadership strategies that helped her build trust, set healthy boundaries, and model resilience. This episode is an invitation to let go of guilt, embrace growth, and create a family culture that thrives.What You’ll Hear:How Joni went from over-monitoring and power struggles to building real trust with her teensLeadership tools — like one-on-one check-ins and no-blame “family retros” — that bring more calm and connection at homeWhy letting your kids se...
2025-10-2839 min
Now You're Talking™Parenting in a Digital Storm: How to Build Trust, Boundaries & Real Connection with Carolyn TuckwellIn a world of endless screens and quick clicks, Carolyn Tuckwell invites us back to what truly shapes young lives, trust, patience, and meaningful connection. Her insights will help parents and leaders raise resilient, seen, and supported kids.What You’ll Hear:How to stay curious and patient when your teen pushes buttons or shuts downSimple ways to create safe spaces so kids feel seen, heard, and valuedWhat informed consent really means for social media and why it matters for your familyHow to set clear boundaries without losing trust or sparking endless conflictWhy real connection beats an...
2025-10-2140 min
Now You're Talking™How Global Youth Exchange and Storytelling Build Resilience and Perspective in a Changing Technological Landscape with Chad StammThis episode is an invitation to stay deeply human in a rapidly changing, tech-driven world. Chad Stamm shares how storytelling, curiosity, and global experiences can help us raise resilient kids, embrace AI with creativity, and grow through life’s constant evolution.What You’ll Hear:Why curiosity matters now more than ever and how it empowers us to thrive in an AI-driven, rapidly evolving world.How storytelling can keep us deeply human while embracing technology and building authentic connections.Ways to guide the next generation to use digital tools wisely, creatively, and with confidence rather than fear...
2025-10-1437 min
Now You're Talking™Mental Health, Motherhood & Business: Tacha Fletcher’s Journey to Balance in the Digital AgeParenting, running a business, and staying well in a world that never slows down isn’t easy. In this episode, therapist and entrepreneur Tacha Fletcher shares how she built a thriving counseling practice while protecting her own mental health — and what every parent can do to set boundaries, find balance, and stay grounded in the digital ageWhat You’ll Hear:- How Tacha’s own mental health journey sparked the vision for Wellness Tree Counseling and a more compassionate way to lead.- Why self-care and healthy boundaries are acts of strength and esse...
2025-10-0742 min
Now You're Talking™Sam Wones on Stress Management, Parenting, and Mental Health in the Digital AgeA quick, emotionally engaging summary that tells the listener why this matters right now.In a world where stress and screens shape so much of family life, Sam Wones shares how blending psychology, therapy, and honest conversations can help parents foster resilience, balance, and deeper connection at home.What You’ll HearHow stress shows up in the body—and what you can do to release it.Why boredom is essential for sparking creativity and imagination in kids.The power of open, honest communication in building family resilience.Fresh perspectives on managing screen time and...
2025-09-3038 min
Now You're Talking™Ashley Adams on Motherhood, Screen Time, and Family ResilienceThis heartfelt conversation with Ashley Adamsreveals the courage it takes to raise children with presence, resilience, and love—especially when life doesn’t go as planned.What You’ll Hear- Ashley’s journey of embracing authenticity and grace through motherhood’s twists and turns- The power of pausing to reconnect with yourself and what truly matters- Gentle wisdom on guiding our children beyond screens toward deeper presence- How leaning into community reminds us we’re never walking this path alone- The quiet resilience t...
2025-09-2342 min
Now You're Talking™Raising Teens in a Tech World with Nancy Karlovich: Boundaries, AI in Education & Parenting LessonsNancy Karlovich’s story reminds us that even in a world of screens, the heart of parenting is connection, courage, and unconditional love. This episode is an uplifting reminder that boundaries, resilience, and honest conversations can guide families through the digital storm.What You’ll Hear:Nancy’s reflections on finding courage and connection in a world of constant screens.How small wins can shift the energy of parenting from overwhelm to hope.The deeper wisdom she’s gained from balancing motherhood and caregiving.Why honest conversations about technology can open doors to trust and love.The life...
2025-09-1632 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #9 Parenting in the Digital Age: Michelle Abraham on Screen Time, Connection & Going Off the GridWhat if parenting and entrepreneurship could bring you closer to your family instead of pulling you apart? Michelle Abraham shares how she built a successful podcasting business while raising kids, traveling the world, and living off the grid. This episode is an inspiring invitation to create a life filled with connection, freedom, and purpose.Big Energy Takeaways from Michelle’s StoryParenting and entrepreneurship can be a source of freedom, not stressTravel isn’t just adventure, it provides perspective and presenceBoundaries with screens can create more joy and more connectionLoss doesn’t have to break you, it can...
2025-09-0940 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #8 Unravel You: What Makes You Dance?SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Adrienne Giffen shares her journey of self-discovery through writing her book 'Unravel You' and creating the board game 'Now You're Talking'. The discussion explores the connections between personal experiences, the importance of resilience, and the need for meaningful human connections in a digital age. Adrienne emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling and the role of adversity in personal growth, aiming to inspire others, especially women, to find their own light and what makes them dance.TakeawaysWriting a book can be a transformational experience.
2025-09-0336 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #7 The Future of Learning and Leadership in the Age of AISummaryIn this conversation, Tara Landes shares her experiences navigating the digital era both as a business leader and a parent. She discusses the evolution of online learning, the integration of AI in business practices, and the importance of resilience in parenting. Tara reflects on generational differences in learning styles and the impact of technology on relationships. She emphasizes the value of being authentic and trusting one's instincts while also acknowledging the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing world.TakeawaysTara's journey from non-digital to digital has shaped her...
2025-08-2637 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #6 Mind Over Media: How to Stay Healthy OnlineIn this conversation, Charlotte shares her insights on navigating the digital world, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of curating online spaces for positivity. She reflects on her experiences in the restaurant industry, the evolution of digital interactions, and the lessons learned from personal adversity and grief. Charlotte emphasizes the need for conscious decisions regarding screen time, the value of community, and the importance of self-care and moderation in the digital age.TakeawaysCurating social media can create a positive online space.Social media can be addictive...
2025-08-1937 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #5 Navigating the Digital Era: Insights From a Young PerspectiveSummaryIn this heartfelt conversation, Adrienne speaks with her granddaughter Abi about growing up in the digital era. They discuss the challenges and benefits of screen time, the importance of family connection, and the role of summer camps in social development. Abi shares her experiences with counselling and how it has helped her navigate anxiety and find her identity. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for parents on fostering openness and encouraging outdoor activities for their children.TakeawaysAbi reflects on the challenges of growing up in the digital era.
2025-08-1330 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #4 Raising Children in a Digital World: Lessons LearnedTakeaways:Diana reflects on her early adoption of technology in her career.She emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to individual team members.Diana shares her experiences raising two sons in a digital world.She discusses the challenges of maintaining connectivity in a digital workplace.Diana highlights the need for face-to-face communication in the digital age.She advises parents to be mindful of their own digital behaviours around their children.Diana believes in the importance of teaching children about responsible digital communication.
2025-08-0537 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #3 Beyond the Screen: Parenting, Presence, and PlaySummaryIn this conversation, Gina Vennard shares her insights on the impact of the digital era on children, particularly in the context of education and socialization. She discusses the challenges posed by screen time, the importance of physical play, and the role of parents in setting boundaries. Gina highlights the anxiety levels in children today and emphasizes the need for social interaction and connection. The conversation also touches on school policies regarding device usage and the importance of online safety. In this engaging conversation, Gina and Adrienne explore the importance of being present in family life...
2025-07-2936 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #2 Digital Parenting: Conversations on Technology and SafetyTakeawaysNavigating the digital world with children is challenging.Monitoring tools can help parents keep track of their children's online activities.Conversations about online safety are crucial for children's understanding.Children often find ways to bypass restrictions set by parents.It's important to educate children about the permanence of online content.Different platforms pose different risks for children.Balancing technology use with independence is key for healthy development.Peer pressure influences children's access to technology.Parents need to set clear...
2025-07-2337 min
Now You're Talking™Episode #1 Navigating Screen Time: A Parent's PerspectiveSummaryIn this conversation, Adrienne Giffen and Rachel discuss the challenges of parenting in the digital age, particularly focusing on screen time, ADHD, and the importance of communication. They explore the balance between allowing children access to technology while ensuring they engage in meaningful interactions and activities. Rachel shares her experiences as a mother navigating these complexities, emphasizing the need for parents to stay informed and involved in their children's digital lives. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of technology and its impact on children's social interactions and development.Takeaways...
2025-07-1540 min
Now You're Talking™Now You're Talking™Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other?Do you long for real conversations—the kind that create closeness and lasting memories?That’s why I created Now You’re Talking™—a podcast designed to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation.Hi, I’m Adrienne Giffen…As a mother of four daughters, I know how essential it is to keep communication alive—especially during the teenage years. Now, as part of a blended family and a grandmother to pre-teens and teens, I underst...
2025-05-0402 min
The Mike MethodE43 The Power of Real Conversations with Adrienne GiffenMike is sitting down with Adrienne Giffen to dive into the big stuff—personal growth, leadership, creativity, and how we really connect with each other in a screen-heavy world. They chat about those early life experiences that shape us (yes, even high school memories!), the surprisingly personal journey of writing a book, and the magic of a board game designed to spark meaningful conversations. Adrienne is an Executive Recruiter and Digital Entrepreneur who is passionate about the difference she can make in the world. Through adversity, she discovered what makes her dance in love, family, friendships and career. Almost twen...
2025-04-0840 min