Kids & Family · Society & Culture · Parenting
by Rebecca Greene
Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and…
The Whinypaluza Podcast hosts Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, for a 36-minute conversation on raising children with strong self-awareness and healthy boundaries. The episode centers on conscious parenting as a practice that requires parents to first examine their…
Worth it if you're a parent wrestling with strong-willed kids, worried about people-pleasing children, or seeking to examine your own role in family dynamics.
Rebecca Greene, host of The Whinypaluza Podcast, interviews her 14-year-old daughter Lillie Greene on her birthday as she enters high school. This is a mother-daughter conversation rather than an expert interview, offering a teenager's authentic perspective on the high school transition. Lillie shares insights into…
Worth it if you're a parent of a teenager or pre-teen, or a teen wanting to understand your own experience and communicate better with your parents.
Rebecca and Seth, hosts of The Whinypaluza Podcast, reflect on navigating their family's homecoming week when one daughter (Ella) was experiencing her last homecoming while the other (Lillie) was attending her first. The episode captures the real chaos of coordinating two different celebrations simultaneously—managing…
Worth it if you're a parent of middle or high school students managing competing family events or struggling to let go of your own expectations for your kids' milestone moments.
Rebecca Greene interviews novelist Kristin Bair about her novel *Clementine Crane Prefers Not To*, which explores perimenopause, motherhood, and women's invisible mental load. The episode opens with Bair's book, which begins with a hot flash but expands into a larger story about the unseen responsibilities women…
Worth it if you're a mother or partner managing invisible household labor and seeking both validation and practical strategies for boundary-setting.
The Whinypaluza Podcast's Episode 584 tackles the psychological toll of perfectionism on children and families. Hosts Rebecca and Seth Greene examine how high standards—when unrelenting—can transform achievement from intrinsically rewarding into a conditional measure of self-worth. The episode directly addresses…
Worth it if you're a parent concerned about perfectionism, anxiety, or conditional self-worth in your children, or if you recognize these patterns in yourself and want to break the cycle.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast's 'On Call Mom' episode features host Rebecca Greene and her husband Seth discussing the emotional and physical toll of being the primary parent on whom children rely for advice, problem-solving, rides, and reassurance. Rebecca draws on her background as an on-call therapist and supervisor to…
Worth it if you're a mother feeling depleted by constant availability demands and want permission plus concrete strategies to set boundaries without guilt.
The Whinypaluza Podcast episode features host Rebecca Greene interviewing Amy Pons, founder of Unlock the Magic, about mothers reclaiming their identity and prioritizing their own wellbeing. The core premise addresses a common pattern: mothers become so consumed by caring for others that they lose touch with…
Worth it if you're a mother feeling lost in caregiving responsibilities and want validation plus a simple framework to reconnect with your own needs and model self-trust to your children.
The Whinypaluza Podcast's Episode 582 features host Rebecca Greene and her husband Seth sharing back-to-school advice drawn from their own family's experience. With three children at different educational stages—Max entering his sophomore year of college, Ella beginning her senior year of high school, and Lily…
Worth it if you're a parent navigating back-to-school transitions and appreciate practical, compassionate reminders to prioritize balance, self-care, and grace over perfection.
The Whinypaluza Podcast episode features Nicole Runyon, LMSW, a child psychotherapist-turned-parent coach and author of *Free to Fly*, discussing how parents can raise capable, independent children without overparenting. Runyon brings 20+ years of clinical experience to the conversation with host Rebecca Greene. The…
Worth it if you're a parent struggling with the balance between protecting your child and fostering independence, or seeking expert perspective on how overparenting affects confidence and emotional development.
Rebecca and Seth Greene, hosts of Whinypaluza, celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary by sharing lessons learned about sustaining a strong marriage. The episode centers on practical, relationship-building habits rather than grand romantic gestures. Key themes include: assuming the best intentions about your spouse…
Worth it if you're in a long-term relationship seeking practical, non-judgmental advice on communication, appreciation, and conflict resolution from a couple with real experience.
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The Whinypaluza Podcast episode 579 features host Rebecca Greene interviewing Sari Beth Goodman, M.A., a Certified Parent Educator and Coach, to discuss practical strategies for reducing conflict and building stronger connections with children. The episode centers on communication patterns that undermine parental…
Worth it if you're a parent struggling with power struggles, repeated conflicts, or guilt about your parenting, and you want concrete communication and emotional-awareness strategies backed by coaching expertise.
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