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Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaWhy Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working (And What Parents Need Instead) with Parenting Coach Danielle LinderSend us a textHas gentle parenting gone too far? In this episode, we sit down with parenting coach and early childhood expert Danielle Lindner to unpack the growing backlash against gentle parenting. Danielle shares why the approach is often misunderstood, how it can easily tip into permissive territory, and what boundaries kids actually need to thrive.We talk about:The difference between gentle and permissive parentingWhy “being nice” isn’t the same as being effectiveHow to set firm limits without yelling or losing your coolThe guilt parents feel about saying...2025-07-151h 09Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaFrom Burnout to Bass Drops: Why Michelle Left a Successful Business to Chase JoySend us a textWhat happens when the life you thought you wanted turns out to be the very thing burning you out?In this episode, we sit down with the radiant and rebellious Michelle Keinan, somatic therapist, mom, wife, and former 6-figure online coach who walked away from the hustle, the clients, and the “you’re so successful” compliments to pursue something totally unexpected: becoming a DJ.We dive deep into what it really means to live a rich life (spoiler: it’s not about money), how to escape the comparison trap on socia...2025-07-071h 04Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaThe Truth About Stepmom Life: Boundaries, Bonding & Bio-MomsSend us a textOn this episode of Can I Be Honest, Valentina sits down with Christina from the Radical Stepmoms podcast for a raw and revealing conversation about what it really means to be a stepmom. Navigating discipline and household rules, dealing with tricky dynamics with the bio-mom, they cover the real-life challenges (and joys) of blending families.They dive into questions like: — Does it matter how old the kids are when you join a blended family? — How do you bond with step-kids in a way that feels natural and respect...2025-07-0758 minCan I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaOne Size Doesn’t Fit All: Rethinking Education for Our Kids with LenaSend us a textIn this episode, our friend Lena talks about how the pandemic changed everything for her in terms of her son's education and how she pursued a homeschool route for him. She also wanted to pursue an education style that allowed her to spend more time with her son. Now at 13, she describes what her relationship is like with her son after homeschooling for the last few years. Lina shares her personal experience being homeschooled during middle school and how it shaped her views on learning, independence, and socialization. Valentina opens up a...2025-06-091h 13Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaGrief Cracked Her Open, Now She Helps Others Find Their Path with Michelle ThorntonSend us a textIn this deeply emotional episode, we sit down with Michelle Thornton—a former teacher whose world was turned upside down by the devastating loss of her daughter.What followed wasn’t just grief, it was a complete spiritual awakening. Michelle shares how that unimaginable pain cracked her open, igniting a journey that led her to leave the classroom and step fully into her purpose as a Life Path Mentor and Spiritual Teacher.We talk about what it means to surrender to the unknown, how to find light in the dark...2025-06-031h 27Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaEmma Grede Said What?! The Myth of "Work-Life Balance" & the Reality of Ambitious MomsSend us a textThis week we’re diving headfirst into the viral Emma Grede interview on Diary of a CEO. You know—the one where she came for remote work culture and had opinions about modern-day leadership?Valentina (popular coffee shop owner) and Lina (corporate mama at a global tech giant) share their hot takes on Emma’s bold claims.We also go there:💻 Why we AGREE with a lot of Emma's hot takes 👶 Why we’re not fans of gentle parenting📈 What work-life balance actually looks like when you...2025-05-281h 05Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaWhen Addiction Takes a Parent: Conversations About Grief, Healing, and ParenthoodSend us a textTrigger Warning: This episode discusses addiction, death, and grief. Please take care while listening.In this deeply emotional episode, Lina and Valentina sit down with Amber to have a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough: what it’s like to love someone and co-parent with someone who struggles with addiction—and what happens when they don’t survive it.Both guests are now parenting after the loss of an ex-partner to substance abuse. Together, they reflect on:Loving someone in active addictionThe emotional complexity of griev...2025-05-191h 11Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaThe Truth About Marriage Nobody Posts About on InstagramSend us a textIn this episode, Valentina and Lina get honest about marriage and modern relationships, and why love isn’t always pretty...or easy. They share how they met their partners, what keeps them together, and what almost drove them apart. Spoiler: it’s not always fairy tale vibes.There are some hot takes, including that instant gratification culture is ruining modern relationships and the myth that relationships should be “effortless”. They unpack why so many couples throw in the towel too soon and why sticking it out can actually be the most rewardin...2025-05-131h 06Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaWhat You Don’t See On the News: An Israeli-American Shares Her StorySend us a textContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of war, violence, antisemitism, and the events of October 7th. Please listen with care.In this powerful episode of Can I Be Honest, we sit down with Lielle, an Israeli-American who shares her personal story of living in Israel, volunteering during the Israel-Hamas conflict, and navigating her Jewish identity in the wake of October 7th. We talk candidly about the Israel-Gaza war, the impact of antisemitism, and what it’s like to hold dual identities as both Israeli and American.Lielle gives us an...2025-05-051h 00Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaA Candid Money Chat You’ll Actually Enjoy with Personal Finance Coach Kim EberbachSend us a textMoney conversations don’t have to be boring — or stressful. In this candid episode, we sit down with personal finance coach Kim Eberbach to unpack how the way we grew up shaped our money mindset (for better or worse), and how those patterns show up in our marriages today. Kim is the owner of WiseHer Wealth and is dedicated to building women’s financial wellbeing. We dive into why talking about finances with your partner can feel so hard (and how to make it easier), how to break free from limiting money h...2025-04-2855 minCan I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaHome Birth Uncensored: Janelle Answers Everything You’re Too Scared to AskSend us a textIn this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of home birth with a raw, real, and unfiltered conversation. Our guest Janelle shares her full home birth story — from her decision to skip the hospital to the emotional (and hilarious) moments that unfolded during her natural birth experience at home. 🏡 🍼We’re asking all the hard questions:➡️ How do you prepare for a home birth?➡️ What if something "goes wrong"? ➡️ What role does a midwife really play? ➡️ What would she change if she were going to do all over again?➡️ Wh...2025-04-211h 06Can I Be Honest with Valentina & LinaLet's Skip the Small Talk: Meet Valentina and LinaSend us a textIn this first episode of Can I Be Honest, we skip the polite chit-chat and dive straight into the good stuff. Get to know us as hosts and human beings in this first episode!2025-04-1445 min