ZT#188-Son is Gay and Spouse Travel

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Todd and Jennifer discussed Jennifer’s return to the team, her co-parenting relationship, and how to support their children, including a discussion about her son’s potential sexuality. They also engaged in a light-hearted conversation about parenting and the importance of physical touch, while acknowledging the challenges of having a partner away for extended periods due to work. Lastly, they shared their struggles with balancing work and personal life, the impact of external expectations on self-worth, and the benefits of open discussions about substance use with children.

ZT 186- “Sephora Kids” and the Skincare/Makeup Industry – How do we support, understand, and educate our girls?

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Jennifer, Cathy and Todd discussed the potential harm of harsh skincare products on young skin, the trend of cosmetic procedures, and the importance of safe and effective skincare for young people. They also shared personal anecdotes about their own experiences with skincare, makeup, and their children’s interests. Lastly, they discussed the societal expectations surrounding appearance, particularly for women, and the impact this has on their daughters’ self-confidence.

ZT #185 with Dr. John Duffy

By Todd Adams on

Discussion & Time Stamps
6:58 Teenage son connects with us, more than friends
12:37 Renegade 6th grade boys defying authority
20:41 Phone addiction
44:18 Straight & cisgender teenage son feeling not being looked out for through the lens of society
1:04:03 Teenage son is not doing great outside the home, but not interacting with us at home

The One About Romance

By Todd Adams on

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of “The One About Romance” or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Keep on truckin’! Todd+Cathy Resources Listen To This One With …

ZT #182 Boundaries, Roles, & Rec Sports

By Todd Adams on

Discussion & Time Stamps
0:19 Centering
1:33 Where do you clench?
11:20 Setting healthy driving boundaries with a 16 year old
23:47 Balancing the roles of early parenthood
37:30 The aggressive nature of rec league sports for my 13 year old

ZT 181 Feelings, School Refusal, and Depression

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Discussion & Time Stamps
6:09 Check-in
14:48 8 year old daughter not wanting to talk about feelings
28:35 15 year old son refusing to go to school
48:48 11 year old son- is he depressed?
1:11:55 School? Home school? Unschool?

Zen Finance #1: Fiduciaries, active or passive investing, 401K Hidden fees, and more

By Cathy Adams on

Discussion & Time Stamps

0:00 Centering/Intro/Check-in
9:55 David intro
12:45 What’s a fiduciary vs a personal financial advisor
15:08 Using broker check
22:39 The question you must ask your financial advisor
27:45 How do you think about social impact or general ESG strategies in your portfolio selection?
33:32 Active vs passive investing
37:53 How do we research what hidden fees could be in our 401k account?
41:28 Can fiduciaries pick stocks for clients if that’s what they want in their portfolio?
45:32 Can you speak to real estate investment/rentals vs investing in the stock market
51:35 Role of AI
54:20 Does anyone have budgeting software they love? I use mint right now and its okay.