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Hope For Parents With Struggling TeensGiving Kids Too Much SaySend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Brandon discusses the complexities of parenting in a world where children often have too much say. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining authority without resorting to control, the dangers of empowering children in conflictual situations, and the necessity of consistent parenting to foster emotional safety. Brandon advocates for a balanced approach that prioritizes connection and repair over chaos and power struggles.Takeaways:We've sometimes given our kids too much power.Parenting should come from a place of peace, not fear....2025-07-2822 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensThe Parenting VoidSend us a textBrandon walks us through what a parent can do when they’ve seemingly tried everything: reasoning, reward systems, punishments, calm talks, and “I” statements. None of it worked because the child doesn’t believe there is a problem. Brandon explores what happens when a parent runs out of strategies, begins eliminating what isn’t working, and is left with a parenting void. But this isn’t about giving up. It’s about letting go of control and stepping into influence. He reflects on the power of modeling over manipulating and defines the importance of naming trut...2025-07-2113 min
Agency Life International by TeamleaderHow do you turn virality into value? – with Dean Joffe (StudioB)Creating ads that people actually want to see is a challenge in itself. But creating viral ads that get shared in group chats? That’s a whole different ballgame. Yet, that’s just a regular day at Studio B. The British creator-led agency was founded by YouTuber Brandon B, who, with his 16M followers, knows a thing or two about going viral. His Business Development Director Dean Joffe tells us how to build a business with the motto ‘Entertainment first, sales second’.2025-06-2745 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensAligning Your Morals and ValuesSend us a textBrandon opens up about the connection between mental health and living in alignment with our morals and values. He explores how our internal compass, shaped by upbringing, experience, and personal beliefs, can either ground us or leave us feeling lost when ignored. Brandon breaks down the difference between morals and values, explains how misalignment can lead to emotional distress, and challenges listeners to reflect on whether they’re living in a way that reflects who they truly want to be. Brandon shares powerful insights on parenting with integrity, modeling alignment for our children, an...2025-06-2519 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensTrying Again This Father’s DaySend us a textBrandon reflects on what it means to lead as a dad in today’s world, especially in the chaos of co-parenting, fractured relationships, or the quiet ache of feeling disconnected. While fatherhood is often defined by the roles of provider and protector, Brandon offers a deeper and more honest perspective: presence over perfection, influence over control. A father’s choices carry a lasting impact, and even when relationships feel too broken to fix, repair is still possible. Through humility and consistency, a father can create space for healing, not just for his children but...2025-06-1712 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensLet the Storm PassSend us a textBrandon returns to share powerful insights into what’s really happening when your child’s storm of emotions hits the moment they walk through the door. He explains why children often save their biggest emotions for home, the one place they feel safe enough to let go. Brandon breaks down the emotional shift that happens after a long day of holding it together and why attempts to “teach in the moment” so often backfire. Instead of demanding instant respect or calm, he encourages parents to create space, offer leadership, and choose their timing wisely s...2025-06-0319 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensWhen School Becomes a Power StruggleSend us a textBrandon unpacks the emotional and relational toll of constantly managing a child’s academic responsibilities. He explains why nagging may lead to short-term compliance, but rarely builds long-term accountability or a strong parent-child connection. Instead, it often results in resentment, codependency, and burnout on both sides. Brandon challenges the belief that parents are responsible for their child’s school performance and shares why walking alongside them creates more room for growth, discomfort, and resilience. He highlights how changes in the educational system have shifted accountability and left many families stuck in confusion and powe...2025-05-2641 min
Soul GritHow Change Really Happens in TherapyDo you change and grow when you have those "Aha!" moments? When you understand why? Or does change actually happen when new habits, consistency, and accountability are in place? Brandon Joffe talks about the "seduction of why" in therapy. (Brandon also offers great wisdom for parents who may be struggling with their teens--including the host!)Brandon Joffe, LCSW, is the host of the "Hope for Parents of Struggling Teens" podcast and the director of Inspired Resolutions Counseling in Southern California. Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to info@soulgritresources.com...2025-05-2056 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensThe Many Sides of Mother’s DaySend us a textBrandon opens up about the deep complexity of motherhood on Mother’s Day. He honors both the visible strength of nurturing mothers and the unseen weight many carry in silence. Drawing from his own experience with a grounded partner and an intuitive mother, Brandon reflects on how their examples shaped not only his personal values but also the foundation of what he teaches at Inspired Resolutions. He speaks to the invisible labor of motherhood—the quiet courage, the deep presence, and the daily choice to lead with intention rather than fear. But this epis...2025-05-1212 min
Agency Life by TeamleaderHoe maak je van virale content ook échte business? – Met Dean Joffe (StudioB)Advertenties maken die mensen willen zien, dat is op zich al een uitdaging. Maar virale ads maken die in de groepschat belanden? Dat is next level. Toch is dat net wat Studio B elke dag doet. Het Britse creator-led agency werd opgericht door YouTuber Brandon B, met 16M volgers zelf niet vies van wat viraliteit. Zijn Business Development Director Dean Joffe vertelt ons hoe je een business bouwt met het motto Entertainment first, sales second.Agency Life wordt met liefde gemaakt door Teamleader. Wij maken ook goede software, vertrouwd door de...2025-05-0545 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensWhy Fidgets Don’t Fix ItSend us a textBrandon takes a closer look at the booming fidget toy industry and asks a tough question: Are they helping or hurting? Often recommended for managing ADHD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, fidget toys seem like an easy solution. But Brandon challenges that idea. He shares research and real-world stories suggesting these tools may do more harm than good. They can reinforce unhealthy patterns of instant gratification and offer only short-term relief. While they might feel good in the moment, fidget toys often become distractions. They can get in the way of real emotional and...2025-05-0524 minHope For Parents With Struggling TeensEMDR Under the MicroscopeSend us a textBrandon dives into the complex and controversial world of EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapy originally developed for PTSD that has surged in popularity in recent years. He unpacks the origins of EMDR, its early focus on war veterans and trauma survivors, and the gap between what the science supports and how the therapy is currently being taught and practiced. From inconsistent protocols to costly certification processes, Brandon raises critical questions about EMDR’s rapid rise and the impact it’s having on new clinicians. More than just a critique, this episode...2025-04-2820 min