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Today we are talking about our struggles and efforts in our empty nest adjustment. And how sometimes, the bigger the light, the better the view.

Today we are talking about our messed up relationship with food.

"See, this parenting thing, it shouldn't be hard. It can't be. It has got to be joyful. There are too many landmines awaiting your child that will be difficult. You want them to know that the light you carry together cannot, and will not, be dimmed by such woes, or disappointments. Curating this spiritual connection, keeping that light shining brightly on the most overcast of days, this is the mighty task, and joy, available to you as a parent. Let it shine!

Today we are chatting about the people, places and things that trigger us, why they might, and what it means.

Today we are talking about "Angst," a documentary about anxiety in kids and young adults. John did the Q&A after a couple of recent screenings and has some interesting, hopeful takeaways.

Today we are unpacking why the prospect of "adulthood" might not engender joy and hope and energy in our kiddos.

We made vision boards! Today we are talking about how we did it and what we learned. We were both enlightened and inspired. Even reluctant vision boarding pays off.

In this brief episode, John takes a few minutes to help you navigate your college admission results.

Today we are talking to one of our favorite people, Georgia, a high school senior. She shares her thoughts and experience with the college selection process and how she sees the future.

Today we talk about Operation Varsity Blues, the investigation into wealthy parents illegally buying admission to elite colleges for their children. What's most remarkable is how unremarkable this all is. We also touch on the broader lessons to learn here about goodness of fit and how easily losing can be disguised as winning. #operationvarsityblues #collegeadmissions #collegeadmissionscheatingscandal #ivyleague #felicityhuffman #loriloughlin

Today we are talking about when you should seek help from a therapist or a coach - for yourself or someone else that you love.

Today we are breaking down this transformative thought: If you find yourself overly concerned with what other people are thinking about you, liberate yourself with the reality that they are probably...not. Be free.

As you cross the threshold, do you find your home to be more of a refuge, or more of a stressor? Today we are talking about how to improve the vibe in your home and why it is one of the most important things you can do.

In this episode, John explains a disturbing new trend in his office, primarily among boys, who after smoking weed, feel like they have altered their brain. They feel flat and odd - not like themselves. It sends them on an anxiety-ridden path for weeks or months, seeking answers from doctors, neurologists, and therapists. John's colleagues are seeing it, too. We also unpack a ton of information about vaping and juuling. Please listen. And please share this episode.

John has been working with Paul Valukas since he was 16. Today he is an elite fitness trainer known to show up to sessions with a TRX suspension trainer and put John through a workout. Paul's insights on what true fitness actually means is a refreshing, must-listen for anyone for anyone starting to hit the gym again this January.

Happy New Year! Now that it's January 1st, it's off to the races in a mad dash in pursuit of all those schnazzy goals you set for yourself. Except there's one...small...problem. New Year. New You. Right? Nah! Here's something a little better.

30% of our kids who enter college don't make it to sophomore year. And they are stressed and depressed. Today, our guest is therapist and college mom Laura Kaehler and we are talking about how to make the whole process a little better.

Today we are discussing Seasonal Affective Disorder and the many facets of December.

Today our good friend Jaci McCarty joins us to talk about the brain-hacking benefits of mindfulness and meditation. You will feel better just listening.

John's thoughts on the highs and lows of the holiday season and how to make it better.