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Zen Pop
What The Hunger Games Teaches Us About Dehumanization with Jacey, Camryn and Skylar Adams Episode #827
Our daughters Jacey, Camryn, and Skylar join us as we explore the themes behind The Hunger Games books and movies and what they say about power, survival, and the cost of being human in an inhumane system. We talk about the Capitol’s need for control, how hope threatens oppression, and what happens when kids are forced to grow up too soon. Plus, we connect it all to parenting—what it means to show up and why sibling bonds matter when systems fail. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Order Restoring our Gi...
2025-08-05
2h 06
Zen Pop
Strong Enough to Connect: Masculinity, Humility, and Responsibility Episode# 809
Todd and Cathy discuss a recent episode of survivor, Cathy’s frustration at Todd’s double parking, as well as humility, masculinity, responsibility, and emotional support in relationships. Some Ways to Support Us Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Growing Our Girls discussion about Restoring Our Girls Fatherhood Full House Dark Side of the Moon Advance Links shared in this episode: Survivor 48 – Jeff Probst Gets Emotional as Eva Opens Up For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week’s sponsor(s): A...
2025-04-01
56 min
Zen Pop
End of Discussion- Episode #804
Todd and Cathy discussed the importance of critical thinking, the avoidance of thought terminating cliches, and the need for clear roles and expectations within their team. They also expressed concerns about the current state of the administration and its impact on society, and highlighted the importance of adapting to changing cultural norms and supporting children’s spiritedness. Lastly, they emphasized the need for open and honest conversations, and encouraged others to join Team Zen and support children’s feelings of unfairness. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Time Stamps 13:47 Thought terminating clic...
2025-02-25
1h 01
Zen Pop
The Ten Best Moments- Episode #800
Todd and Cathy discussed highlights from their recent Zen Parenting Conference, including various topics such as generational slang, societal challenges for boys and girls, and the importance of open communication with children. They reflected on the conference’s success, emphasizing the interactive nature of the event, the impact of guest speakers, and the significance of human connections. Todd also shared personal experiences and insights from the conference, expressing gratitude towards family, friends, and supporters while acknowledging the need for continued growth and adaptation in their initiatives. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Wa...
2025-01-28
53 min
Zen Pop
The Nuance of “Let Them” The Importance and Pitfalls of Self-Help- Episode #798
Todd and Cathy discuss Mel Robbins book “Let Them”, the importance of nuance in self-help concepts. They also touched on the importance of trust and communication in relationships, and the concept of “letting go” in personal relationships. Lastly, they shared their thoughts on various TV shows and movies, and emphasized the importance of self-awareness and emotional expression in relationships. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Ways to Support Us Attend ZenCon 25 Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Other Ways to Support Us Ask Us Any...
2025-01-14
56 min
The Ranch Podcast
Making "Family" Successful in Idaho with Alex Adams
Alex Adams is the Director of Health and Welfare in the State of Idaho. He made it his immediate mission in the state to reduce the number of children needing foster care, increase the number of available foster care families, decrease the state’s tax dollars going to foster care needs, and increase the number of intact, thriving families. He is, amazingly, succeeding in all areas. There are many ways he is accomplishing this, like the state providing 8 weeks of paid leave for a new foster family, and hearing about his progress was a breath of fresh air. Enjoy!
2025-01-10
26 min
Zen Pop
One-Way Connection Episode #794
Todd & Cathy discussed the release of Cathy’s book “Restoring Our Girls,” which focuses on challenges faced by teenage girls. Todd shared insights on making P, B, & J’s, parenting, particularly maintaining connections with his daughters as they mature and become more independent. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Ways to Support Us Pre-Restoring our Girls Register for the Workshop Attend ZenCon 25 Join Team Zen Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Other Ways to Support Us Ask Us Anything! Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a re...
2024-12-17
43 min
Zen Pop
Adapt- Parenting Through the Lens of Spiral Dynamics- Episode #791
Cathy & Todd discussed the concept of Spiral Dynamics, a theory about human evolution and societal development, and its application in parenting and relationships. They emphasized the importance of balance, flexibility, and empathy in understanding different stages of development and maintaining a strong value system. They also touched on the interconnectedness of values and the need for critical thinking. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Ways to Support Us Attend ZenCon 25 Pre-order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Other Ways to Support Us Ask Us...
2024-11-19
41 min
Zen Pop
Helping Our Kids Feel Less Alone- Episode #790
Todd and Cathy emphasized the importance of understanding and connecting with daughters, using Cathy’s upcoming book on parenting girls as a guide. They shared personal experiences and strategies for maintaining strong relationships with children, highlighting the need for physical presence, understanding, and adapting communication styles. They also stressed the importance of respecting individual needs and preferences, and encouraged the use of humor and creativity in communication, while also promoting community and optimistic perspectives. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Ways to Support Us Attend ZenCon 25 Pre-order Restoring our Girls Join Te...
2024-11-12
37 min
Zen Pop
30 Minutes of Calm- Episode #789
Todd and Cathy bring calm in the context of an upcoming election. They discussed the importance of self-compassion, its three components, and the concept of mindfulness, emphasizing that self-compassion is not about letting oneself off the hook, but rather about treating oneself with kindness and understanding. They also highlighted the challenges of balancing emotions and planning for the future, and the importance of self-care and mindfulness in managing these emotions. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. Some Ways to Support Us Attend ZenCon 25 Pre-order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Sign up...
2024-11-05
30 min
The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams
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2023-11-01
1h 09
Pop Culturing
Field of Dreams
In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, they discuss the iconic movie “Field of Dreams.” Get ready for an entertaining and insightful journey as they bring their unique Gen X perspective to this classic film. From dissecting memorable one-liners to uncovering hidden gems and exploring the deeper themes of humanity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves movies and personal growth. Join Todd and Cathy for a fun-filled discussion that will keep you laughing and leave you pondering the meaning of it all. Field of Dreams is a 1989...
2023-09-15
1h 22
Pop Culturing
The Best of Taylor Swift Part 2
Cathy and Todd, along with their children Jacey (20), Camryn (18), and Skylar (15), come together to engage in a discussion about Taylor Swift’s remarkable tour, “The Eras Tour.” This tour presents a mesmerizing musical odyssey that highlights Taylor Swift’s artistic growth, covering her expansive discography and distinct eras. Through captivating performances and intricate stage designs, Swift’s tour immerses fans in the distinctive sounds and aesthetics of each era. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her narrative songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical prais...
2023-08-11
1h 44
Zen Pop
Raising Good Humans Every Day- A Conversation with Hunter Clarke-Fields- Podcast #721
Todd & Cathy talk with Hunter Clarke-Fields, Author of Raising Good Humans Every Day- 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids. They discuss Beginning Anew, find a thread, playing your own music, mindfulness, the messy, and not parentifying our kids. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. 3 Ways to support us Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Other Ways to Support Us Ask Us Anything! Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Paren...
2023-08-01
00 min
Zen Pop
Love is Not Control- Podcast #718
Todd and Cathy discuss how co-opted therapy speak can make “love” more like control. They specifically discuss Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend sharing texts where he says he is enforcing his “boundaries” when he is actually giving her rules and ultimatums. They discuss how life is messy and everything is nuanced, and how Maya Angelou taught that love liberates, it doesn’t hold. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. 3 Ways to support us Subscribe to our YouTube Page Join Team Zen Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable...
2023-07-11
1h 00
Pop Culturing
It's Complicated
In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, the dynamic duo discuss the movie ‘It’s Complicated’. Using their signature wit and humor, they analyze the film from a Gen X perspective, highlighting key moments and little-known facts. In addition, they delve into the underlying themes of the movie, exploring what it means to be human. It’s Complicated is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nancy Meyers. It stars Meryl Streep as a bakery owner and single mother of three who starts a secret affair with her ex-husband, played by Alec...
2023-05-11
1h 07
Pop Culturing
About Last Night (1986)
In their latest episode, Todd and Cathy Adams explore the timeless romantic comedy About Last Night. As they dive into the film’s most iconic moments, the duo infuses their take on personal growth and self-awareness, touching upon the underlying themes of what it truly means to be human. Amidst the laughs and one-liners, listeners are in for an entertaining and insightful Gen X perspective on one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time. About Last Night (stylized as “About Last Night…”) is a 1986 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Edward Zwick, and star...
2023-04-21
1h 18
Pop Culturing
Three's Company
In the latest episode of Pop Culturing, join Todd & Cathy Adams as they dive into the hilarious world of the iconic TV show, Three’s Company. With their unique blend of Gen X perspective and personal growth insights, they uncover the hidden themes of human connection and self-awareness amidst the laughter and one-liners that made the sitcom a classic. Tune in for a nostalgic, entertaining, and enlightening journey with your favorite pop culture duo! Three’s Company is an American sitcom television series that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. It is based on t...
2023-04-12
1h 09
Pop Culturing
The Hangover
The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Todd Phillips, co-produced with Daniel Goldberg, and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It is the first installment in The Hangover trilogy. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, and Jeffrey Tambor. It tells the story of Phil Wenneck (Cooper), Stu Price (Helms), Alan Garner (Galifianakis), and Doug Billings (Bartha), who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party to celebrate Doug’s impending marriage. However, Phil, Stu, and Alan wake up with Doug missing and no memory of th...
2023-03-29
1h 11
Pop Culturing
Grease
Todd & Cathy return for the 1978 classic Grease. how to increase your pull-up count without actually having to do pull-ups eminence labs tech suits for 12-under banned by usa swimming, except junior national qualifiers – swimming world news Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Bronté Woodard and an adaptation by Allan Carr, based on the stage musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. The film depicts the lives of greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian transfer student San...
2023-03-24
1h 09
Zen Pop
Todd & Cathy’s Moms Set the Record Straight- Podcast #692 (Rebroadcast)
Instead of posting a new podcast, we are reposting one of our favorites, the one where we interview our moms. Unfortunately, Cathy’s mom passed away yesterday, and we wanted to share this to honor her. We share some great stories and have some great laughs. Please listen and enjoy – and even more important, be good to each other. In honor of Mother’s Day, we invited our moms to talk about what we were like as kids. We also talk about the changes that have taken place from the time they were kids (a.k.a. the old...
2023-01-10
46 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
TPP 312: Todd Adams on How Men Can Better Show Up for Their Kids and Families
This episode explores the subject of vulnerability, male culture, and parenting specifically in the context of heteronormative relationships and how men can show up as better dads to their differently wired children. And I have the perfect guest to explore this topic with — Todd Adams, half of the duo of Zen Parenting Radio, and a leadership coach for men and the executive director of the international men’s organization, Men Living. Todd and I looked at the societal norms and pressures on men that get in the way of their being vulnerable in their relationships, feel more conne...
2022-11-22
41 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
TPP 312: Todd Adams on How Men Can Better Show Up for Their Kids and Families
This episode explores the subject of vulnerability, male culture, and parenting specifically in the context of heteronormative relationships and how men can show up as better dads to their differently wired children. And I have the perfect guest to explore this topic with — Todd Adams, half of the duo of Zen Parenting Radio, and a leadership coach for men and the executive director of the international men’s organization, Men Living. Todd and I looked at the societal norms and pressures on men that get in the way of their being vulnerable in their relationships, feel more conne...
2022-11-22
41 min
Zen Pop
Reimagining Love: Dr. Alexandra Solomon Interviews Cathy & Todd - Podcast #678
Todd and Cathy are interviewed by their friend Dr. Alexandra Solomon. She ask them about how they met, their history, and the trials and tribulations of their couple hood. Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting Radio Loretta J. Ross: Don’t call people out — call them in | TED ZPR/MenLiving Nami Walk Time Stamp 1:04:58 Avid Co./Team Zen/Todd Adams Coaching Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person c...
2022-10-11
1h 05
Zen Pop
Listen to this One with your Partner Volume 2- Podcast#673
Cathy and Todd discuss several conversations that were prompted by the We Can Do Hard Things podcast titled “Why are there no pictures of us?!?!”. They share how they communicate through nuanced and challenging conversations, and how to speak up while also respecting your partner’s perspective. They offer examples of difficult discussions and what lives underneath the discomfort. Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting Radio Time Stamp Zen Parenting Moment “Back to School” Avid Co./Team Zen/Todd Adams Coaching Avid Co DuPage...
2022-08-30
1h 07
Zen Pop
Back to School Transitions- Podcast # 672
Todd and Cathy discuss the grief and joy of back to school, and why they are memorable moments in time. Todd helps Cathy process through why this time of year is especially hard, and they discuss all the personas and running tapes that live inside of us and want to be heard. They also discuss why it’s important to be gentle with ourselves and how doing our “best” can mean something different every day. Subscribe to Cathy’s weekly Zen Parenting Moment Buy Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting Radio Time Stamp 7:55 Cameo 13:05 Scottland...
2022-08-23
1h 06
Pop Culturing
Stranger Things, Unanswered Questions Season 4 (Volume 2)
Todd & Cathy return to the topic of Stranger Things with two of their daughters (Camryn, 17 & Skylar, 14) to discuss unanswered questions from Season 4, Volume 2, and where they expect to go for Season 5. They also have some fun picking their favorite characters and testing their fandom cred with a little high-stakes Stranger Things trivia!
2022-07-25
1h 24
Pop Culturing
The Best of Taylor Swift
Cathy and Todd are joined by their kids Jacey (19), Camryn (17), Skylar (14) to discuss and explain their favorite Taylor Swift songs, the impact she has made on music and their lives, and how her lyrics are multilayered and filled with metaphors. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her narrative songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and widespread media coverage. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. She signed a so...
2022-07-18
2h 02
Pop Culturing
Stranger Things, Season 4 (Volume 1)
Todd & Cathy are joined by two of their daughters (Camryn, 17 & Skylar, 14) to discuss Season 4, Volume 1 of Stranger Things. They discuss how the season was influenced by horror movies from the 80’s (Carrie, The Amityville Horror, A Nightmare on Elm Street to name a few….) plus other fan favorites from Generation X (Star Wars, War Games, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, etc). They each choose a song to help them run away from Vecna, process the show’s best characters, and share their hottest takes from this season and what comes next.
2022-06-16
1h 36
Zen Pop
What To Do When We're Out Of Rhythm- Podcast #622
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Cognisprings designs and sells children puzzles, activity kits, board games, books and many more intended to spark the love of learning, by tapping into children’s curiosity about the world around them. Learn more about MenLiving MENLIVING WORKSHOP-PSYCHEDELICS: EXPLORING THE MEDICINE 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss why order, disorder, reorder is a natural pa...
2021-10-12
46 min
Pop Culturing
Midnight Mass (2021)
Todd and Cathy discuss Mike Flanagan’s newest Netflix series Midnight Mass (they are also BIG fans of The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor). They discuss why horror can be so effective if done well, and how this 7-episode series perfectly blends character development, moving monologues, and truth-telling with what’s so obviously scary. Their daughters Camryn (16) and Skylar (14) join the discussion! Midnight Mass is an American supernatural horror streaming television miniseries created and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli and Henry Thomas. The plot centers on...
2021-10-07
1h 17
Zen Pop
Getting To Zero- An Interview With Jayson Gaddis- Podcast #621
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Cognisprings designs and sells children puzzles, activity kits, board games, books and many more intended to spark the love of learning, by tapping into children’s curiosity about the world around them. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy talk with Jayson Gaddis about his new book Getting to Zero, and how to manage con...
2021-10-05
59 min
Zen Pop
Difficult Conversations- Podcast #620
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment MENLIVING WORKSHOP: “NOT TONIGHT”: SEXUAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy & Todd discuss why difficult conversations are necessary and allow for deeper connection and intimacy. They also answer a listener question about how to talk to our young teens...
2021-09-28
41 min
Zen Pop
Rob Bell Is Back- Podcast#619
Zen Parenting (The Book) is available for presale!!! Click here to preorder Read early reviews Go to zenparentingbook.com Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy talk to Rob Bell about his new Everything is Spiritual Tour and how our creative impulses and will...
2021-09-21
1h 01
Zen Pop
(Bonus Episode) Zen Parenting, The Book- Podcast #618
Zen Parenting (The Book) is available for presale!!! Click here to preorder Read early reviews Go to zenparentingbook.com Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss Cathy’s book (now available for preorder, available everywhere 2/1/22) and the process of condensing 10 years of podcast...
2021-09-15
46 min
Zen Pop
Different Types of Empathy- Podcast #617
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss an episode of We Can Do Hard Things and the difference between feeling deeply and feeling cognitively. They discuss how each style has its benefits, and why the blend of both can help us take action and crea...
2021-09-14
54 min
Zen Pop
Women’s Rights are Human Rights- Podcast #616
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss the new Texas law that strips women of their privacy, their dignity, and their physical and mental health. Time Stamps 54:45 Team Zen Avid Co.– Painting & Remodeling MenLiving Todd Adams Coaching Resou...
2021-09-07
40 min
Zen Pop
Decluttering Our Parenting Mind- Podcast #615
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss how to declutter our parenting minds so we can really be with the child who is in front of us. They discuss how parenting is rollercoaster, how life is a toggle between fear and joy, and how life...
2021-08-31
58 min
Zen Pop
Anxiety, Experienced Podcast # 614
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd & Cathy discuss the difference between saying “I have anxiety” and “I feel anxiety” and the difference between anxiety and fear. They also discuss three different stress responses in kids and how we can better support them when they are feeling overwhel...
2021-08-24
50 min
Zen Pop
What Do I Need?- Podcast # 613
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy & Todd discuss self-betrayal, taking breaks, and how to share our opinion while respecting the inherent dignity of others. They discuss how to keep going when we feel stuck and the pillars we can rely on in the midst of a crisis...
2021-08-17
58 min
Zen Pop
School Transitions Podcast #612
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Prisma – A totally new way to go to school. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss shifting from summer into school year, and why it can feel anxiety provoking. They also discuss how we can better understand our worry, and how we can hel...
2021-08-10
55 min
Zen Pop
Anxiety to Excitement- Podcast #611
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Prisma – A totally new way to go to school. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss how similar anxiety and excitement feel, and how we can channel the negative arousal of anxiety into a motivating experience of excitement. They also discuss Simone Bil...
2021-08-03
50 min
Zen Pop
Why Tweens And Teens Are Lonely- Podcast #610
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Join The Zen Parenting Team on the NAMI walk Prisma – A totally new way to go to school. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy + Todd discuss Dr. John Duffy’s recent CNN article, Your tweens and teens are lonely – and they want your help. They share why our kids may be pretending to be okay whe...
2021-07-27
56 min
Zen Pop
Practicing Difficult Emotions
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Join our ZPR Team for the NAMI walk on September 18th, 2021 Description Todd and Cathy discuss how to allow for difficult emotions while releasing judgment, shame, or fear about how we are feeling. They also discuss why labeling ourselves can be counterproductive and what it means to feel sparkle and terror.
2021-07-20
45 min
Zen Pop
Highly Sensitive People and the Power of Subtlety- Podcast #608
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Prisma – A totally new way to go to school. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Join our ZPR Team for the NAMI walk on September 18th, 2021 Description Todd and Cathy discuss the strengths of Highly Sensitive People and how these traits can be understood and utilized to navigate parenting and partnership. They also discuss why the br...
2021-07-13
56 min
Zen Pop
Honest Feedback Podcast # 607
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Prisma – A totally new way to go to school. Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy & Todd discuss offering and receiving feedback from our children and why it’s important to stay curious rather than defensive. They discuss how parents say that “their kids can tell them anything”, but how kids don’t always feel this way due to po...
2021-07-06
49 min
Zen Pop
Questioning our negative thoughts- Podcast #606
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss Chatter: The Voice in our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Cross and how our capacity for introspection can morph into a cycle of negative thinking. They discuss some of his suggested tools for self-regulation and real-world examples of taming our inner voice.
2021-06-29
47 min
Zen Pop
Life of Meaning- Podcast #605
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss a Freakonomics interview with Angela Duckworth about self-esteem, and what it takes to raise children who feel empowered. They also discuss how we can find meaning in our experiences, and the difference between heeding and exceeding limits. Time Stamps 1:36 Zen Parenting Moment – “Choose” 2:46 Thi...
2021-06-22
1h 05
Zen Pop
Practicing What you Know- Podcast #604
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss Najwa Zebian’s book, Welcome Home, and how we can find a home inside ourselves instead of searching for home in other people. They also discuss the concept of “praxis” which means turning theory into practice and then reflection. They celebrate Pride month and share why all people (especi...
2021-06-15
47 min
Zen Pop
Permission To Be Creative- Podcast #603
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss Ethan Hawke’s TED talk about creativity and why what we love is our offering to the world. They discuss why creativity matters and how offering and receiving sustains us. They share how creativity effects our relationships and parenting, and how we are either “jackhammers” or “hummingbirds”. Time Stamps...
2021-06-08
57 min
Zen Pop
Languishing or Upgrading?- Podcast #602
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss Adam Grant’s article about languishing (the middle place between thriving and depression) and Rob Bell’s podcast about discomfort and “upgrading”. The process how word usage plays a role in our motivation and why doing nothing is an important something. Time Stamps 12:40 Adams Grant “Lan...
2021-06-01
53 min
Zen Pop
A Light from the Bench - Podcast #601
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” This Is Water Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss graduation season and why it’s both beautiful and difficult. They discuss the importance of recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and what Oprah & Prince Harry’s show, The Me You Can’t See, teaches us about internal vs external success. Time Stamps
2021-05-25
1h 00
Zen Pop
What Have We Learned? Podcast #600
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Sleep Empowerment discussion with Dr. Darius Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss what they’ve learned over 10 years and 600 episodes of Zen Parenting Radio, and they describe what Zen Parenting means to them (Cathy’s book titled Zen Parenting comes out in 2/22). They also discuss why the perseverance to do something different de...
2021-05-18
1h 01
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Essentialism- Podcast #599
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Sleep Empowerment discussion with Dr. Darius Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd revisit Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism and why now is an important time to reconsider priorities and focus energy on what really matters. They discuss why deciding what’s essential makes us more content and ironically more productive in the long run.
2021-05-11
44 min
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We Are Rocks- Podcast #598
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Sleep Empowerment discussion with Dr. Darius Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss how like rocks in water, we were flooded with information, challenge, and uncertainty in 2020. 2021 is about focusing on our mental wellness and recognizing how like rocks in water, we have been changed and reshaped by difficult times. In Kruti Joshi’s...
2021-05-04
54 min
Zen Pop
5 Small Interventions for Psychological Well-Being- Podcast #597
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss Esther Perel’s 5 interventions and how they can help us cope with uncertainty and grief. They also discuss why the only way out is through, and how looking for the bright side too early can be a form of spiritual bypassing. Time Stamps 1:47 Zen Parent...
2021-04-27
1h 01
Zen Pop
Invisible Situations Podcast #596
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss “invisible” situations (such as being neurodivergent, anxious, have migraines or an autoimmune disorder) and why we are sometimes not “believed” when we try to explain our challenges or differences (this comes from Julie Lythcott-Haims new book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, in the chapter about self-care). They...
2021-04-20
44 min
Zen Pop
Life Is So "Lifey"- Podcast #594
4/12/21 7:00 PM Central “Why Did She Say That?” A discussion with Cathy Adams Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Todd and Cathy discuss this transitional time and why we need to be compassionate with ourselves as we gently and slowly return to a more pre-covid way of living. They discuss why transitions are difficult and how grief plays...
2021-04-06
48 min
Zen Pop
(Replay) Listen To This One With Your Partner- Podcast #591
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description This podcast dates back to May of 2017, but is one of our favorites. Todd and Cathy discuss why “figuring out” our partner will cause frustration, but why staying present with every new experience will create intimacy. They use a post from fellow coach Jayson Gaddis They discuss why it’s important to ride the wave...
2021-03-16
1h 01
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Women & Boundaries- Podcast #590
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd discuss Oprah’s interview with Meghan and Harry and how it relates to boundaries, freedom, and our unconscious internalized beliefs about women. They also discuss International Women’s Day and the obstacles women confront when they embody empowerment. Time Stamps 2:14 Zen Parenting Moment 6:48 Team...
2021-03-09
1h 01
Zen Pop
Boundaries & Enmeshment- Podcast #589
Subscribe to Cathy’s 2X/week Zen Parenting Moment Join Team Zen– First Month is free with coupon code “friend” Learn more about MenLiving 1 on 1 support for guys Todd Adams Coaching Subscribe to Pop Culturing Description Cathy and Todd kick-off boundaries month by discussing internal boundaries and the clinical understanding of family enmeshment. They discuss how we take on other people’s emotions, why it’s hard for us to be happy if the ones we love aren’t happy, and how to take care of ourselves while we take...
2021-03-02
53 min
Pop Culturing
Almost Famous (2000)
Cathy and Todd talk about this classic from 2000 about a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the early 1970s, his touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and his efforts to get his first cover story published. Almost Famous is a 2000 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, and Patrick Fugit. It tells the story of a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the early 1970s, his touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and his efforts to get his first cover story published.
2020-02-26
1h 06
Pop Culturing
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Todd and Cathy discuss Fast Times at Ridgemont High from 1982. Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 American teen coming-of-age comedy film directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe, adapted from his 1981 book of the same title. Crowe went undercover at Clairemont High School in San Diego and wrote about his experiences.[3] Trailer: https://youtu.be/vzva_I8WPAg
2020-02-12
55 min
Pop Culturing
Cocktail (1988)
Todd and Cathy discuss flair bartending and island hookups from the 1988 movie Cocktail. Cocktail is a 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Heywood Gould, whose screenplay was based on his book of the same name. The film tells the story of a young New York City business student, Brian Flanagan, who takes up bartending in order to make ends meet. The film stars Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown and Elisabeth Shue. Trailer: https://youtu.be/Tyd6Dh_6v74
2020-01-29
1h 08
Pop Culturing
2020 Oscar Nominations
Todd, Cathy, and their daughter Camryn talk about the Oscar nominations, the snubs, the probable winners, and why this was a good year for movies. Oscar nomination announcements: https://youtu.be/BEho_CNX43s Oscars® 2020 will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. “Oscars: Live on the Red Carpet” will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries a...
2020-01-14
49 min
Pop Culturing
2020 Golden Globes
Cathy and Todd discuss 2020’s Golden Globe Awards. Clips from the podcast: Tom Hanks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mY-k-y1-5w Kate McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1owY3QPg4Bc Ellen DeGeneres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU3Hq_UgHE4
2020-01-07
37 min
Pop Culturing
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Cathy and Todd discuss Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and why it’s become everybody’s favorite Thanksgiving movie. Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 American buddy film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. The film stars Steve Martin as Neal Page, a high strung marketing executive, and John Candy as Del Griffith, a goodhearted but annoying shower curtain ring salesman. They share a three day odyssey of misadventures trying to get Neal home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving with his family.
2019-11-20
56 min
Pop Culturing
GoodFellas (1990)
Todd and Cathy discuss GoodFellas and why Tommy is funny like a clown. Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is an adaptation of the 1985 non-fiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese. The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980.
2019-11-13
45 min
Pop Culturing
Pretty in Pink (1986)
Cathy and Todd discuss Pretty in Pink and why “I just want them to know that they didn’t break me” still makes an impact 33 years later. Pretty in Pink is a 1986 American teen romantic comedy film about love and social cliques in American high schools in the 1980s. A cult classic,[3][4] it is commonly identified as a “Brat Pack” film. It was directed by Howard Deutch, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, and written by John Hughes, who also served as co-executive producer. It was named after the song by The Psychedelic Furs.
2019-10-23
1h 00
Pop Culturing
St. Elmo’s Fire (1985)
Cathy and Todd discuss classic 80’s St. Elmo’s Fire, a favorite and a prominent movie of the brat pack genre. Recently watching it again is it as good as they remember? St. Elmo’s Fire is a 1985 American coming-of-age film directed by Joel Schumacher. The movie, starring Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Mare Winningham, centers on a clique of recent graduates of Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown University, and their adjustment to post-university life and the responsibilities of adulthood. This film is a prominent movie of the Brat Pack genre. De...
2019-10-10
1h 03
Pop Culturing
Unbelievable
Cathy and Todd discuss Netflix’s Unbelievable and why reactions to traumatic experiences are varying and unpredictable. Unbelievable is an American web television drama miniseries starring Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever. It is based on reporting by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong originally published by ProPublica and The Marshall Project, about a series of rapes in Washington and Colorado.[1] The show was co-created by Susannah Grant, Ayelet Waldman, and Michael Chabon, with Grant, Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, and Katie Couric as executive producers. It was released on September 13, 2019 on Netflix.[2][3]
2019-09-25
1h 12
Pop Culturing
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Cathy and Todd discuss Jerry Maguire and why a mission statement can lead to meaning and intimacy. Jerry Maguire is a 1996 American romantic comedy-drama sports film written, produced, and directed by Cameron Crowe, and stars Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renée Zellweger. Produced in part by long time Simpsons producer James L. Brooks, it was inspired by sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who acted as technical consultant on the crew.[2][3][4] It was released in North American theaters on December 13, 1996, produced by Gracie Films and distributed by TriStar Pictures. The film received critical acclaim, with criti...
2019-09-11
1h 04
Pop Culturing
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Cathy+Todd discuss The Shawshank Redemption (#1 IMDB movie of all time), and why some endings are deserved. The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. It tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Over the following two decades, he befriends a fellow prisoner, contraband smuggler Ellis “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), and becomes instrumental in a money...
2019-09-04
1h 11
Pop Culturing
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Cathy+Todd discuss Dead Poets Society and share why Mr. Keating is the teacher we all need. Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American drama film directed by Peter Weir, written by Tom Schulman, and starring Robin Williams. Set in 1959 at the fictional elite conservative Vermont boarding school Welton Academy,[4] it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry. The film received critical acclaim and was a box office success. It won the BAFTA Award for Best Film,[5] the César Award for Best Foreign Film and the David d...
2019-08-20
1h 05
Pop Culturing
Say Anything (1989)
Cathy and Todd discuss Say Anything and share why Lloyd and Diane’s love and friendship inspired us to be better people. Say Anything … is a 1989 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe in his directorial debut. The film follows the romance between Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), an average student, and Diane Court (Ione Skye), the class valedictorian, immediately after their graduation from high school. In 2002, Entertainment Weekly ranked Say Anything … as the greatest modern movie romance, and it was ranked number 11 on Entertainment Weekly‘s list of the 50 best high-school movies.[3]
2019-08-14
1h 01
Pop Culturing
Sex and the City
Cathy+Todd discuss the television series Sex and the City and share why these four women became our friends. Sex and the City is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of 94 episodes. Throughout its six-year run, the show received contributions from various producers, writers, and directors, principally Michael Patrick King. Series Trailer
2019-08-07
1h 24
Pop Culturing
8th Grade (2018)
Cathy and Todd discuss 2018’s 8th Grade and why Kayla really is the coolest girl in the world. Eighth Grade is a 2018 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Bo Burnham (in his feature directorial debut). The coming-of-age story follows the life and struggles of an eighth-grader, played by Elsie Fisher, during her last week of classes before graduating to high school. She struggles with social anxiety but produces vlogs giving life advice.
2019-07-31
1h 09
Pop Culturing
Big Little Lies: Season 2
Cathy and Todd discuss Big Little Lies and the amazing actresses and plot lines that make this show a phenomenon. They discuss the differences between this season and last season, share some of the characters best lines and interactions, and process how the adults are like kids and the kids are like adults.
2019-07-24
1h 19
Zen Pop
Stranger Things- The Hurt Is Good Podcast #503
Cathy and Todd discuss Stranger Things Season 3 and how it deals with grief, trauma, and growing up. They also discuss the “believe women” theme and all of the obvious and less obvious 80’s references. Time Stamps 45:45 Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 1:06:55 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching Resources Team Zen- Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching For Guys The Tribe Mens G...
2019-07-23
1h 12
Pop Culturing
Swingers (1996)
warning signs your blood sugar is “dangerously high” — eat this not that anavar steroid 6 butt exercises every runner needs – life by daily burn Cathy+Todd discuss Swingers, a funny, heartfelt, and effortlessly cool 90’s comedy classic staring Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. Swingers is a 1996 American comedy-drama film about the lives of single, unemployed actors living on the ‘eastside’ of Hollywood, California during the 1990s swing revival. Written by Jon Favreau and directed by Doug Liman, the film starred Favreau and Vince Vaughn, and also featured performances by Ron Livingston and Heather Graham. A critical and commercial hit...
2019-07-17
58 min
Zen Pop
How To Be Yourself- Podcast #502
Cathy and Todd discuss how we all have different approaches to challenging situations, and why there isn’t one way to speak up or solve a problem. They discuss how we can help children build a “self-awareness muscle” through question-asking and curiosity, and why understanding and honoring who we are is a life-long endeavor. Time Stamps 7:05 Random observations on a Monday afternoon (quick takes) 15:40 Two boys holding hands 20:45 Different ways to diffuse an intense situation 34:50 Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 36:47 Kids have their own way of going about things
2019-07-16
1h 15
Pop Culturing
Bridesmaids (2011)
Cathy and Todd discuss 2011’s Bridesmaids and the power of female comedians. Bridesmaids is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Paul Feig, written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, and produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend. The plot centers on Annie (Wiig), who suffers a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as maid of honor for her best friend, Lillian, played by Maya Rudolph. Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, and Wendi McLendon-Covey co-star as Lillian’s bridesmaids, with Chris O’Dowd, Rebel Wilson, Matt Lucas, Michael Hitchcock, Jon Hamm, and Jill Clayburgh, in her f...
2019-07-09
58 min
Zen Pop
Raising An Upstander- Podcast #501
Todd and Cathy discuss Jon Krakauer’s book Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town and the documentary the Bystander Moment (ZPR and The Tribe Men’s Group are hosting a free screening of this movie at the Elmhurst Public Library on July 9th at 7 pm). They discuss the statistics and trauma of sexual assault, and the why it’s important to talk to our kids about entitlement, desire, and consent. They explain what it means to be an Upstander and why supporting and speaking up for others is a socially responsibility. Time Stamps
2019-07-09
1h 08
Zen Pop
Meet Our Kids- Podcast #500
To celebrate their 500th episode and 8 years of podcasting, Todd and Cathy talk with their daughters Jacey (16), Camryn (14), and Skylar (11) about their experiences with “zen” parenting, and discuss the issues confronting teens and pre-teens today. Todd and Cathy also announce the launch of their new podcast, Pop Culturing – they discuss movies, tv shows and books, and break down key moments and little-known facts to touch upon underlying themes of self-awareness and what it means to be human. Time Stamps 9:35- What do parents need to know 10:54-How was your day featuring Camryn 13:3...
2019-07-02
1h 31
Pop Culturing
Stand by Me (1986)
Cathy and Todd discuss 1986’s Stand by Me and the importance of male friendship. Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell (in his debut film.) The film is based on Stephen King‘s 1982 novella The Body. Its title is derived from Ben E. King‘s eponymous song, which plays over the ending credits. Stand by Me tells the fictional story of four boys in a small town in 1959 Oregon who go on a hike to find the dead body of anothe...
2019-06-27
1h 12
Zen Pop
What Your Therapist Thinks- Podcast #499
Cathy and Todd discuss some questions that Lori Gottlieb addresses in her book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and share their own experiences with being the practitioner and the patient. Time Stamps 1:07 Thrifty McSavesalot 3:05 Maybe you should talk to someone 5:22 Do patients ever bore you? 15:06 Are there clients you don’t like? 17:32 What are you like outside the office? 26:22 Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 27:39 Why don’t you give advice? 40:00 How do you feel when your client leaves you? 47:08 Team...
2019-06-25
53 min
Zen Pop
Redefining Fatherhood- Podcast #498
Cathy and Todd discuss how fatherhood is being redefined and expanded as we learn more about ourselves and gender, Team Zen, Taylor Swift and much more… Time Stamps 4:24 Team Zen Clip 6:40 Cleo Wade quote on fathers 24:42 Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 45:00 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching Resources Team Zen- Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching For...
2019-06-18
47 min
Pop Culturing
A Star is Born (2018)
Cathy & Todd bring you their second Pop Culturing episode with a discussion about the highly-rated, A Star is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
2019-06-14
1h 13
Pop Culturing
Parenthood (1989)
Cathy & Todd bring you their first Pop Culturing Podcast episode with their discussion about the classic comedy, Parenthood and why it stands the test of time. Parenthood is a 1989 American comedy-drama film with an ensemble cast that includes Steve Martin, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Joaquin Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, and Dianne Wiest.
2019-06-13
1h 16
Zen Pop
The Wisdom Of Anxiety- Podcast #497
Cathy and Todd discuss Sheryl Paul’s book The Wisdom of Anxiety, and why anxiety is an opportunity to be curious rather than afraid. They discuss how compassion, stillness, and gratitude play a role in understanding and coping with anxiety, and why anxiety is a wound and a messenger. They also discuss the Equal Rights Amendment and how it hasn’t yet been ratified by 38 states. Time Stamps 2:54 John Oliver’s take on the Equal Rights Amendment 14:02 The wisdom of anxiety 33:19 Welcomb- Lice & Removal Kit 35:12 Painting or remodeling needs? Check ou...
2019-06-11
1h 02
Zen Pop
Finding The Genuine Podcast #496
Todd and Cathy discuss Sister Joan Chittister and her new book The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage. They discuss civil discourse, why we get our loves out of order, and why we yearn for the genuine. They discuss why self-care is the first step toward bettering our partnerships, parenting, and engagement in community and activism. Time Stamps 20:21 Is your computer backed up? No? Checkout Backblaze and get gimmick free, unlimited, cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month per computer. Go to Backblaze.com/zenparenting 35:12 Painting or remodeling needs? Check...
2019-06-04
38 min
Zen Pop
Women Aren’t Nags, We’re Fed Up- Podcast #495
Todd and Cathy talk with Gemma Hartley, author of Fed Up. They discuss emotional labor, how it affects partnership and parenting, and why it needs to be an evolving and ongoing conversation. Gemma will be taking questions during our Team Zen talk on June 4th – click here to join Team Zen and participate. Time Stamps 1:49 What is emotional labor? 6:08 “Tell me what to do.” Helping vs being in charge of the household 8:00 Is there a difference b/w a full-time mom and a professional mom? 11:02 Perfectionism 13:02 Are moms mo...
2019-05-28
1h 01
Zen Pop
Women’s Autonomy Podcast #494
Cathy and Todd discuss why the new laws in Alabama and other states strip women of their reproductive and human rights. They discuss how we have to take a wider view and not assume everyone has access to the same resources or education. They discuss how men make these decisions but remove themselves from what should be legislated or criminalized, and how we could refocus our energy to educate and support all communities. This episode is for mature audiences. Time Stamps 0:56 Tribe Men’s Group https://tribemensgroup.org/ 1:54 Bystander Moment Screening on July 9th–...
2019-05-21
1h 03
Zen Pop
Girls & Anxiety Podcast #493
Cathy and Todd discuss girls and stress and play clips from Rich Roll’s interview with Under Pressure author Lisa Damour. They also discuss the conflict between James Charles and Tati Westbrook, and how to talk to boys about being a bystander. Time Stamps 1:06 Tribe Men’s Group https://tribemensgroup.org/ 2:40 Bystander Moment Screening on July 9th– View Trailer Here 3:50 Women’s Reproductive Rights 10:00 James Charles discussion 17:25 Lisa D’Amoure Intro 19:36 What should parents be worried about? 26:05 Fact vs fiction of the hook-up scene
2019-05-14
1h 13
Zen Pop
Be A Happier Parent- Podcast #492
Cathy and Todd talk with Former New York Times reporter KJ Dell’Antonio about her book How to be a Happier Parent. They discuss some common issues that challenge parents, and explore how to decrease the stress and find more joy. Time Stamps Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching Resources https://kjdellantonia.com/ Team Zen- Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Co...
2019-05-07
1h 08
Zen Pop
Cobra Kai- Podcast #491
Todd and Cathy discuss how people and organizations are both light and dark, and why it’s important to recognize this in ourselves. They discuss the You Tube Original Show Cobra Kai, specifically the nostalgia and surprises, and how all the characters are multidimensional and imperfect. They also share Carol Cadwalladr’s TED Talk where she calls out the Titans of Tech and Ricky Henderson’s Baseball Hall of Fame speech. Time Stamps 2:57 Ricky Henderson 6:48 Carol Cadwalladr’s Ted Talk 22:10 Cobra Kai 46:11 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald heade...
2019-04-30
49 min
Zen Pop
Failure, Consent, & Kobe- Podcast #490
Cathy and Todd discuss a sports psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. They discuss the difference between being the best and being your best. Time Stamps 4:42 Don’t tell your kids they can be president 13:55 Being the best vs being your best 18:38 Friday Night Lights clip 23:42 Ricky Henderson 26:54 Dax on #metoo 38:10 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coac...
2019-04-23
42 min
Zen Pop
Permission Slips- Podcast #489
Cathy and Todd discuss how to give ourselves permission to change or try something new. They share some wisdom from Oprah’s new book The Path Made Clear, and discuss why trusting and honoring ourselves can strengthen our relationships. Time Stamps 0:23 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid Don Wall Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month Todd Adams Coaching Resources Rob Bell / Everything is Spiritual (2016 Tour Film) The Dawn Wall – Trailer Team Zen...
2019-04-16
58 min
Zen Pop
Essentialism- Podcast # 488
Todd and Cathy discuss Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism about how we can do less, but better. They discuss how to figure out what’s essential, how to let go of what we no longer need, and how essentialism relates to KonMari and the movie City Slickers. Time Stamps 3:50 Painting or remodeling needs? Check out the bald headed beauty Jeremy Kraft @ Avid 6:14 Essentialism by Greg McKeown 1:00:26 Team Zen- 0 Pressure, 100% support Enter coupon code “Jan” for 1 free month 1:00:47 Todd Adams Coaching Resources https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism...
2019-04-09
1h 03
How She Really Does It.
Cathy + Todd Adams: Parenting
Parenting…It's hard. Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Do you worry about what can go wrong? Have you lost yourself? Cathy + Todd Adams are here to talk about how you can become more aware and conscious to transform your relationships. They are the host of Zen Parenting Radio and Cathy is the author of several parenting books including her upcoming book Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn: The Power of Self-Aware Parenting. Kids don’t learn by listening to what you say, but how you live. ~ Cathy + Todd Adams, on How...
2014-10-02
00 min