Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

Author: Casey O'Roarty Language: English Episodes: 100
Parenting adolescents often feels like navigating a landscape without a reliable map, where the old rules no longer apply and connection can feel just out of reach. Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens, hosted by Casey O'Roarty, meets you right in that uncertainty. This podcast operates from a simple, powerful belief: the challenges of raising tweens and teens, while deeply personal, are also a shared human experience. Instead of offering quick fixes, conversations here focus on the foundational work of building and repairing relationships, fostering essential life skills in our kids, and perhaps most importantly, doing the internal work required of us as parents. You’ll hear honest discussions that blend practical strategies with compassionate insight, all aimed at transforming this demanding season from a battle of wills into an opportunity for mutual growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a thoughtful, experienced friend who reminds you that courage isn't about being fearless, but about finding joy and resilience within the beautiful mess of family life. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to move beyond reaction and toward a more intentional, connected approach with the young adults in their home.
Episodes
Eps 617: Revisiting Having the Courage to Let Go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
In this replay episode, I'm getting real about having the courage to let go as our teens approach adulthood. I share my own journey parenting two very different kids. I talk about why our teens need space to develop cruc…
Eps 613: How to Be the Parent Your Teen Actually Turns To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I'm breaking down how to build real trust with your teenager—the kind where they believe you when you say "you can tell me anything." It's not about what we say, but how we…
Eps 612: Emily Redondo on Recovery & Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:07
In this episode of Joyful Courage, I sit down with Emily Redondo, a mom, author, and survivor of addiction, to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of parenting. We dive into how shame, regret, and perfectionism can h…
Eps 611: Middle School Series Part Four - Connection and Courage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:08
Part four of my Middle School Mini Series is here! In this episode, I share powerful Positive Discipline tools that build connection and courage with your tween or teen. From family meetings and special time, to curiosit…
Eps 610: Lisa Katona Smith Talks Teen Substance Use [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:27
In this powerful episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with certified peer recovery specialist, family consultant, TEDx, speaker and author Lisa Katona Smith to talk about how parents can stay calm, connected…
Eps 609: Middle School Series Part Three - Life Skills to Nurture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Middle school is the perfect training ground for life skills — and in part three of the Middle School Series on Joyful Courage, I’m sharing how we can guide our tweens and teens as they practice the tools they’ll need fo…
Eps 608: Calming teenage anxiety with  Sophia Vale Galano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:34
In this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about helping teens manage anxiety while staying grounded as parents. We explore how to meet our kids with empathy, g…