Pop Culture Parenting

Pop Culture Parenting

Author: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack Language: English Episodes: 132
Ever feel like parenting advice from the experts doesn't quite match the messy, hilarious reality of your living room? That's the space where Pop Culture Parenting lives. Join Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental pediatrician with the textbook knowledge, and Nick McCormack, a dad firmly in the trenches of real-world parenting, as they bridge that gap. Their conversations are less like a lecture and more like eavesdropping on two friends figuring it out as they go, using a shared language of nostalgia. Each episode uses iconic scenes from 80s and 90s television and film as a springboard for honest, practical discussions. Whether it's dissecting a family dynamic from a classic sitcom or analyzing a coming-of-age movie moment, these pop culture touchstones give concrete, relatable context to Billy's professional advice. You'll hear them tackle everything from tantrums to teenagers, all filtered through a lens that values real experience as much as clinical expertise. This podcast is for any parent or caregiver who wants thoughtful guidance without the jargon, and a good laugh recognizing their own family's story in the stories we all watched growing up.
Episodes
Episode 121: Hope reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:57
This is a big one folks. In this ep Nick & Billy dive deep into how we can build hope in our kids at different ages and levels of development, how hope is different to optimism and resilience, and how it can be used foll…
Episode 120: Arrival and hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:41
Hope is an essential part of life that keeps us moving forward, especially during adversity. It's not a feeling but a skill that kids can learn if we know how to guide them. In this episode we discuss the importance of h…
Episode 119: How to play reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:28
In true form to the topic this reflection episode is rather playful between Nick and Billy as they explore how to play with kids. We discuss why it can be tough, how to target specific struggles, the role of educators an…
Episode 118: The Sound of Music & how to play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
Play is one of the most important aspects of child development and mental health. Unfortunately many of us struggle to know HOW to play with kids. In this episode we discuss exactly how we can use play with children and…
Episode 117: Dr Tina Payne Bryson & the science in action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:22
In this special episode we talk with the phenomenal Dr Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, researcher and wonderful human. Tina helps us understand how the science can be translated in…
Episode 116: Understanding adolescence reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:57
In this reflection episode we discuss how we can set our kids up to succeed through their teens, how to spot when something is wrong and what we can do to help. We also chat about how to support teens through bullying, k…
Episode 115:The Hunger Games & understanding adolescence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:41
Adolescence is an important developmental window during which identity is explored and relationships are strengthened. It can also be a turbulent time during which mental illness spikes and the kids we care about become…
Episode 114: Survival reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:54
In this reflection episode we hear from PCP listeners who generously share their stories of survival with reflections, questions and advice. It's a vulnerable conversation with an emotional ending but we hope it helps pe…
Episode 113: Gladiator & survival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:46
This episode is a little different to our others. PCP aims to guide us all about how we can better support the kids in our lives. Sometimes though the weight of doing better can be too much. In this honest chat we talk a…
Episode 112: Nurturing neurodiversity reflection (part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:58
In our second reflection episode about nurturing neurodiversity we dive into the science of neurodiversity and how it can be used in the real world to support the kids in our lives. We hear from exceptional educators abo…