Episode 114: Survival reflection

Episode 114: Survival reflection

Author: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack August 11, 2025 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 people find the kindness and compassion for themselves that we work on for ourselves. Thank you to everyone who contributed, we feel so lucky to have you in the area with us!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 132

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Ep001: Home Alone (1990) + Time Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
In our very first episode we tackle the parenting technique of Time Out and talk through how to support Kevin in a busy household. Hot tip, don't send him to the attic.