Episodes

  • Making Screen Time Sustainable and Manageable

    Making Screen Time Sustainable and Manageable
    Jun 16 2026
    Ash Brandin, EdS, known online as TheGamerEducator, empowers families to make screen time sustainable, manageable, and beneficial for the whole family. Now in their 15th year of teaching middle school, they help caregivers navigate the world of tech with consistent, loving boundaries, founded on respect for children, appreciation of video games and tech, and knowledge of pedagogical techniques. Ash has appeared on podcasts including Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, and Culture Study with Anne Helen Petersen, and has contributed to articles featured on Romper, Scary Mommy, Lifehacker, The Daily Beast, USA Today, and NPR. Their bestselling book, "Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family" debuted in August, 2025. In their free time, Ash loves to hike, bake, play video games, and spend time with their family. Visit their website here: https://www.thegamereducator.com/ Their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamereducator/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    40 mins
  • The Hidden Strengths of Generation Z

    The Hidden Strengths of Generation Z
    Jun 8 2026
    Ana Homayoun is an academic advisor and early career development strategist who is the founder of Silicon Valley–based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, which develops student programs focused on executive functioning and well-being. She is the also author of four books, most recently the paperback Getting In Is Not Enough: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades, Test Scores and College Admission, coming out June 9, 2026, as well as That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, Social Media Wellness. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and NPR, and on Good Morning America and NBC News. Ana Homayoun's website: https://anahomayoun.com/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    38 mins
  • Helping Teens Do Hard Things: Parenting Through Discomfort Without Rescuing

    Helping Teens Do Hard Things: Parenting Through Discomfort Without Rescuing
    May 29 2026
    Joanna Hardis is a licensed clinical social worker, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author who specializes in anxiety, OCD, and helping people build resilience in the face of discomfort. She is the author of Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way and is known for her practical, evidence-based approach to overcoming anxiety, perfectionism, and avoidance. Joanna's website: ⁠https://joannahardis.com/⁠ Joanna's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joannahardis/⁠ Follow Bethany on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanybraunsilva/⁠ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    43 mins
  • A Parenting Reporter’s View: What’s Really Going On with Teens Right Now

    A Parenting Reporter’s View: What’s Really Going On with Teens Right Now
    May 23 2026
    Bethany talks to parents across the country and hears what’s coming up in real time…so today we’re using her lens to explore what parents are experiencing, and we’re going to help break that down through the teen perspective. Follow Bethany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanybraunsilva/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    32 mins
  • What Teens Wish Adults Understood

    What Teens Wish Adults Understood
    May 15 2026
    Chelsey Goodan is an author, speaker, and advocate for teenage girls’ empowerment. She is also the founder of The Teenage Girl Cabal, a community focused on helping girls build confidence, authenticity, and leadership skills. Through her writing, workshops, and speaking engagements, she encourages parents and society to better understand and support teenage girls. Link to the Teenage Girl Cabal: https://theteenagegirlcabal.com/ Link to Chelsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChelseyGoodan/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    50 mins
  • From Pressure to Purpose: Helping Teens Find Their Way

    From Pressure to Purpose: Helping Teens Find Their Way
    May 7 2026
    Miriam Groom is the founder and CEO of Mindful Career, a psychology-based career counseling and coaching firm that helps people discover careers aligned with their strengths, personality, and goals. She is an organizational psychologist and human behaviour specialist with more than 20 years of experience in human capital strategy, leadership development, and career coaching. Mindful Career: https://mindful-career.com/ Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriam_career/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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    40 mins
  • Connection Over Crisis: Supporting Teens Through Big Challenges

    Connection Over Crisis: Supporting Teens Through Big Challenges
    Apr 29 2026
    Katie K. May is the creator of The Teen Coping Code™ and a nationally recognized authority on teen behavior, trauma-informed care, and high-risk youth intervention. Learn more about Katie May: https://katiekmay.com/ Check out her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/By-Katie-K.-May/author/B01M6AZQ2M CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag
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    33 mins
  • Raising Confident Girls: Rewriting the Puberty Conversation

    Raising Confident Girls: Rewriting the Puberty Conversation
    Apr 9 2026
    Dr. Tara Rawana is a passionate naturopathic doctor in Burlington, Ontario dedicated to helping you raise resilient kids. In her private practice, she supports the mental and physical health of tweens and teens, while also offering various educational opportunities to help them thrive. Follow Dr. Tara Rawana: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.tararawana/⁠ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠.
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    34 mins