Eps 560: 10 Years of Joyful Courage!

Eps 560: 10 Years of Joyful Courage!

Author: Casey O'Roarty March 31, 2025 Duration: 1:39:46
In this anniversary episode, I celebrate 10 years of the Joyful Courage Podcast, a show that has been dedicated to inspiring and encouraging parents as they navigate the parenting journey. As a positive discipline trainer and conscious parenting advocate, I reflect on the podcast's evolution and highlight key moments and episodes that have made an impact. From interviews with experts like Dr. Tina Bryson and Dr. Shefali Tsabary to heartfelt solo episodes on topics like navigating depression and anxiety, I revisit some of the most memorable conversations and themes. I share personal stories, the importance of radical acceptance, and insights into fostering strong, supportive relationships with our children. This episode serves as both a reflection on a decade of meaningful work and a hopeful outlook for the future, encouraging listeners to continue growing and learning alongside their kids. For more show notes and info about our sponsors: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-560-the-10-years-of-joyful-courage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Podcast Episodes
Eps 657: Attia Qureshi and negotiating with teens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
Negotiation isn't a boardroom skill—it's a parenting skill, and every hard conversation with our teens is a training ground. In this episode, I talk with negotiation expert Atiya Qureshi about asking for what we need, ma…
Eps 656: What if your teen is having a problem, not being one? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:03
If your teen's disrespect, eye rolls, and slammed doors have you feeling stuck, this solo episode is for you. I'm unpacking a game-changing reframe: your teen isn't being a problem, they're having a problem. Drawing on P…
Ep 655: "Who is this kid?!" The transition of adolescence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
In this solo episode, I'm diving into the messy, beautiful work of parenting through transitions. Whether you're watching your kiddo move from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, or out into young adultho…
Eps 654: Don Campbell on Raising Sons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:04
Raising a teenage boy today means navigating contradictory messages about who he's supposed to be — strong but soft, expressive but not too much. In this episode, I sit down with Don Campbell of Soul Fire Parenting to un…
Eps 653: Exploring teen cannabis use with Susan Notis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:49
If you've ever stood in your kitchen wondering if your teen's weed use is "just a phase," this episode is for you. I'm joined by parent coach Susan Norts to talk about teen cannabis dependency, why today's marijuana isn'…
Eps 652: Soft Teens or Snowflake Parenting? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
In this solo episode, I take you into my comments section, where a listener called my parenting content "snowflake." I use it as a doorway into what Positive Discipline actually looks like with tweens and teens — why kin…
Eps 651: Rebuilding trust with our teens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
In this solo episode, I dig into what so many parents of teens wrestle with: rebuilding trust after your kid has hurt or scared you. I explore why hypervigilance is a trauma response and not a character flaw, the differe…
Eps 650:  Teen Sleep Help with Dr. Melisa Moore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:01
Teen sleep struggles are real — and they're not about laziness or bad parenting. In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Melissa Moore to unpack why adolescent sleep is so…
Eps 649: Teen Coaching with Anna Kashner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:36
If you've ever watched your teen spiral into negative thinking and felt completely helpless — or worse, realized your response made it worse — this episode is for you. I sat down with certified youth life coach Anna Kash…
Eps 648: Parenting with Humility and Breaking Cycles with Wendy Snyder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
In this episode, I'm sitting down with the incredible Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family — and this conversation is good. We're talking about breaking painful generational cycles, the power of humility as a parenting sup…