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Made Possible by ParenthoodWhat If Guilt Wasn’t the Enemy, But a Guide?In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie dive into one of the most universally felt emotions in parenting—guilt. But rather than accepting guilt as an inevitable weight of parenthood, they explore whether it might actually be pointing us toward something deeper.Through personal stories, reflection, and a surprising perspective from the Dalai Lama, they unpack: • Why guilt and parenthood have become inseparable in modern culture. • The difference between guilt, remorse, and regret—and why that distinction matters. • How guilt can act as a distraction from deeper emotions l...2025-03-181h 03
Made Possible by ParenthoodParenting Without a Map: A Story of Love, Leadership & Letting GoIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, we sit down with Bobby Davis, a self-described “mischief ripple maker for change,” to explore her unconventional path through parenthood. From stepping into the role of a stepmother in her mid-20s while serving in the military to raising her own daughter and now embracing grandparenthood, Bobby shares a deeply personal and refreshingly honest account of what it means to lead, love, and let go.We dive into: • The evolution from survival-mode parenting to building deep connections. • How stepping into a ready-made family shaped Bobby’s approach...2025-03-081h 06
Made Possible by ParenthoodParenting with Trauma: Holding Fear Without Passing It OnHow do we navigate parenthood when we’re carrying our own trauma? How do we hold our fears without letting them shape the size of our children’s lives?In this deeply moving conversation, we’re joined byNeena Atkinson, an integral development coach and mentor, to explore the intersection of trauma, parenthood, and the ever-evolving journey of letting go. Neena shares her personal story of loss, the ways trauma lives in the body, and how she’s learned to hold fear while allowing her children the freedom to fully live.Together, we unpack:✨ The tensio...2025-02-111h 03Made Possible by ParenthoodFrom Courtroom to Co-Creation: Shifting Our Approach to ConflictConflict in parenting is inevitable—but what if it didn’t have to divide us? In this episode, we dive into the tensions, disagreements, and unexpected battles that arise when raising kids with another person. From the smallest decisions (like which stroller to buy) to the deepest values we hold, conflict is part of the journey. But instead of treating it like a battle to win, what if we saw it as an opportunity to co-create?
Join us as we explore how to shift from courtroom-style arguments to a more connected, constructive approach—one that honors our differ...2025-02-0459 minMade Possible by ParenthoodKids, screens, and the conversation we're not havingScreens are everywhere—dominating our homes, our habits, and our relationships. In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie tackle the unspoken struggles of parenting in the digital age. From feeling powerless against screen time battles to confronting their own digital addictions, they shine a light on the messy truth most parents face but rarely discuss.
How do you teach healthy habits when you’re struggling with them yourself? What are you saying no to every time you say yes to a screen? This candid, thought-provoking conversation challenges you to reclaim control, redefine balance, and...2025-01-1351 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodWhat Awaits When We Embrace Play?In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, we explore the profound and often unexpected power of play. Joined by Emma Zangs—a choreographer, movement coach, and passionate advocate for play—we dive into the messy, beautiful, and transformative role of play in parenthood.
Emma shares how embracing play reshapes our identities, deepens our empathy, and helps us navigate the “earthquake” of becoming parents. We discuss the challenges and joys of finding freedom in play, even amidst the chaos of to-do lists and responsibilities. How can play be a tool for connection, creativity, and even survival in parentho...2024-12-0355 minMade Possible by ParenthoodThe Big Scary Questions: Navigating Work and ParenthoodIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Charlie and Lindsay dive into one of the most pressing challenges parents face: the tension between work and parenthood. They explore the difficulty of balancing these dual roles and why the journey often feels like swimming against relentless currents. With vulnerability and wisdom, the hosts discuss the importance of asking big, scary questions about identity, ambition, and priorities after becoming a parent.
This conversation encourages listeners to approach these challenges with curiosity, creativity, and self-compassion. Charlie and Lindsay emphasize the power of staying in inquiry rather than rushing to...2024-11-1752 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodEmbracing Neurodiversity: Parenting with Radical Acceptance and JoyIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, we welcome therapist, author, and mother of two, Nikki Allen, to explore her journey as a parent carer to two neurodivergent children. Nikki opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and deep insights she’s gained through parenting children on the autism spectrum. We discuss the power of radical acceptance, the importance of community, and how neurodiversity has transformed her understanding of family, resilience, and joy.
Join us as Nikki shares her path toward embracing her children’s unique identities, balancing caregiving with self-care, and finding moments of beauty in the...2024-11-0354 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodWhen Partners Separate: Redefining Family with Love and IntentionIn this heartfelt episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, we sit down with former rugby player turned coach, Sam Smith, to explore the unexpected gifts that arise when relationships evolve and family structures shift. Sam shares his personal journey of ending a romantic partnership, co-parenting his two young children, and creating new ways to foster love, joy, and connection with his former partner and their new relationships.
Through candid conversation, we dive into the challenges of breaking free from societal narratives about what family “should” look like and discover the freedom that comes with living intentionally. Sam’s stor...2024-10-2151 minMade Possible by ParenthoodParenting Beyond Behavior: Navigating Connection, Control, and GrowthWelcome to Season 2 of 'Made Possible by Parenthood'! In this episode Charlie and Lindsay explore the topic of children's behavior from a parental perspective. They discuss how parents can get stuck in trying to control or change their child's behavior, and the importance of maintaining connection and trust in the parent-child relationship amidst challenging behaviors.
The conversation touches on themes like letting go of rigid scripts, being open to unpredictability, co-creating with children like improv partners, and viewing behavior as an opportunity for personal healing and growth. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, a...2024-10-0646 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodParenting StylesIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Charlie and Lindsay explore the multifaceted world of parenting styles. They explore the many named styles, such as authoritarian, authoritative, gentle, conscious, and relational parenting, among others. Through their usual wondering and inquiry, they question what these styles make possible and what they might conceal.
Charlie and Lindsay reflect on their personal experiences and the evolution of parenting advice over the years, noting how the proliferation of information and the rise of social media have influenced modern parenting. They discuss the emotional landscapes and societal pressures that come with...2024-05-2954 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodScreen TimeIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Charlie and Lindsay tackle the often contentious and confusing topic of screen time in our families. With the awareness that they are not experts but rather fellow parents navigating this modern challenge, they offer a space to reflect on our personal and familial relationships with screens, rather than dictating guidelines or engaging with the cacophony of expert opinions.
They delve into the feelings of fear, confusion, and the urge to seek validation in the face of overwhelming information and societal pressures. By sharing their own experiences...2024-05-1552 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodSelf-careIn this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Charlie and Lindsay invite listeners on a journey to redefine self-care, particularly within the realm of parenting. Shifting away from the conventional narrative that often feels like an added pressure, they explore the essence of what self-care truly means and how it can sometimes lead to a sense of depletion rather than rejuvenation.
With candid reflections, they challenge the notion of self-care as a solitary task, emphasizing the importance of relationships and community in our wellbeing. They ponder the transformative potential of viewing self-care not as...2024-05-091h 00
Made Possible by ParenthoodBoundaries & Power + Guest: Lizzie WinnWe are so thrilled to welcome our first guest Lizzie Winn - someone very special to both Charlie and Lindsay. She is a fellow Integral Development Coach and mother. She also has her own weekly podcast with another fellow coach and fellow faculty member of Thirdspace, Justin Wise, called "Turning Towards Life". You can listen here.
In the words of the wonderful Thirdspace via Wearethirdspace.com, Lizzie is:
"an invitation to truthfulness; her uncompromising clarity of presence has us all show up as more of ourselves when we’re wi...2024-05-021h 15
Turning Towards Life - a Thirdspace podcastBless This Everyday Mess
Right when we’re in the mess and complexity of things - for example when raising children, or being in a partnership, or working alongside others - we can learn so much about what it is to be human. And it’s where we also learn the most about our own power to make a world that is better for others to live in, or worse.
In this week’s conversation we explore how we might turn everyday complexity into a deeper care for the world and the use of whatever power we each have for the benefit of tho...2024-04-2137 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodEmotions pt. 2In this introspective continuation of Made Possible by Parenthood, Charlie and Lindsay delve deeper into the tumultuous sea of emotions that accompany the journey of parenthood. As they navigate the shifting tides of fear, anger, guilt, and shame, they invite listeners to join them in exploring how these powerful feelings are not just challenges to overcome, but also invaluable messengers that can guide and fuel our growth as individuals and as guardians of our families.
Through personal stories and reflections, they demonstrate how parenthood can be a profound catalyst for self-discovery, urging us to...2024-04-1759 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodEmotions pt 1Join Charlie and Lindsay as they dive into the vast and sometimes unfamiliar world of emotions. In this expansive episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, they shed light on the intricate dance of embracing the full spectrum of our feelings as parents and individuals. This conversation isn't about managing or regulating emotions, but rather, about acknowledging their existence and the role they play in our lives.
They also explore the cultural shift towards recognizing emotions as valuable data and discuss the implications of this shift for parenthood. With poetry, reflection, and candid dialogue, they...2024-04-031h 03
Made Possible by ParenthoodBalanceIn this thought-provoking episode, Charlie and Lindsay tackle the elusive concept of balance in parenthood. Through heartfelt conversation, poetry, and personal anecdotes, they unravel the stories we tell ourselves about balance and examine what we might be missing in our quest for it. This episode is a call to action for parents to let go of the impossible and step into the wild, unwritten possibilities of life and family.2024-03-1247 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodMatrescenceIn this episode we explore the fairly new concept of "Matrescence". We sense into the term itself and our own relationships to it. We also wonder into what it makes possible for us! We bring our performer and guardian imagery to this term and explore the stories we tell ourselves about what it is like to transition into motherhood.
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Made Possible by ParenthoodParental BurnoutIt seems that more & more of us are experiencing burnout. Recent UK statistics show that 93% of parents are burnt out.
This can be scary to realise the experience of ‘burnout’ and as parents it can be hard to deeply recognise.
But what happens if first we say YES IT’S OK! - doesn't it make sense in this 21st century way of parenting many of us are burning out.
And then what would it be like if we deeply & compassionately welcomed it, breathe there for a moment first….
Then maybe we can see...2024-02-1252 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodWelcome to Made Possible by ParenthoodWe are so thankful to be in this conversation with you! In this episode Lindsay and Charlie talk about why it was important for them to start this podcast and continue to have these conversations with one another. Thank you for being here alongside us!2024-02-0715 minMade Possible by ParenthoodSeason 1 MPBP TrailerWelcome to Made Possible by Parenthood! We are thrilled to have you alongside us in this conversation - a slightly different type of conversation on parenthood. In this podcast we explore common themes of parenthood like parental burnout and screen time but with a different question. We wonder: 'what do the challenges of modern parenthood make possible for us?'.
Charlie and Lindsay are both Integral Development Coaches and parents themselves. This podcast is one big invitation to step into your own unique power and style as parent to your child(ren). We so...2024-02-0601 min
Made Possible by ParenthoodParenting in the 21st CenturyIn this episode Lindsay and I reflect on what it is like to be a parent in the 21st century - what can we observe around us and about ourselves as parents today?
We then explore some narratives that highlight the experience for many parents right now and get curious about another way of being as a parent and what that might make possible for us as we navigate the realities of 21st century parenting.
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Time for Teachership53. Everybody Can Be a Scientist with Dr. Stephanie RyanIn Podcast Episode 53 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Stephanie Ryan. She has a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, M.S. and B.S. in Chemistry, Owner of Ryan Education Consulting LLC, Instagrammer, and mom to 3.5 year old Charlie. We talk about the important role that science plays in our daily lives as well as some ways teachers can help students connect with the natural world around them. She shares a heartwarming story about a science experiment with her son. To allow him to take brave actions himself, she let him lean...2021-10-2639 min
LYONS RADIO NETWORK"Charlie's Christmas Wish" with Actress Lindsay Bloom, Military Hour RadioActress Lindsay Bloom talks about her role in the new movie "Charlie's Christmas Wish". Lindsay plays Mayor Aurora Cox. The movie is perfect timing for Christmas and for military families especially with loved ones deployed around the globe and for those who struggle with PTSD. It's a FEEL GOOD movie! Lindsay has been a huge advocate of our military and veterans around the world. Story line: Coming home from his last deployment, Sgt. Major JOHN FROST arrives a month early due to a PTSD incident and is happy to be home for Christmas. He finds his wife, JILL and son J...2020-11-0915 min
The Vulture TV PodcastVulture TV Podcast Ep 6: Mad Men, the Beginning of the End
New York TV critic Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture TV columnist Margaret Lyons, and Vulture TV editor Gazelle Emami discuss last night’s Mad Men premiere. NYMag music critic Lindsay Zoladz talks about the music in Mad Men. Plus, Vulture’s West Coast Editor Joe Adalian talks with AMC’s president Charlie Collier about the Mad Men roll out.
Note: This episode contains spoilers in the following discussions:
0:10 - 1:46: Season 3, Episode 10 of The Americans
1:48 - 3:52: Last week’s episode of Being Mary Jane
5:00 - End: Mad Men Season 7 Part 2, Episode One: “Severance”
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