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Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today

Lianne Castelino

The Where Parents Talk podcast empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising kids, teens, and young adults today with science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders. Every Saturday, host, award-winning journalist and mom, Lianne Castelino, distills parenting hot topics with her guests, including: managing hormonal changes, fostering healthy communication, and promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being of kids. Get proven

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34:45

Navigating Sports Culture: Key Insights for Modern...

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2026/08/15

How do sports shape the values our children carry into adulthood?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to award-winning sports journalists Donovan Bennett (CBC Sports) and Kate McKenna (TSN, CTV's The Social). The couple share how working in sports has impacted the way they are raising their two young sons.From navigating healthy competition and emotional resilience to balancing screen time, encouraging teamwork, and redefining modern masculinity, Donovan

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37:48

The Hidden Impact of Parental Stress: Functional...

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2026/08/08

Why do so many parents feel exhausted, moody, or stuck in survival mode — and what is that stress actually doing to their bodies?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur and mother of three, about the root causes of parental burnout, hormone imbalance and chronic stress.Dr. Newsome explains how functional medicine identifies "check engine light" symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, decision

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35:36

Raising Resilient Kids in an Uncertain World:...

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2026/07/18

Are we raising resilient kids, or just protecting them from the very challenges that build resilience?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to developmental psychologist Dr. Isabel Granic — McMaster University professor, CEO of Liminal Learning and mom. She unpacks what tweens, teens, and young adults actually need to thrive in 2026.Drawing on more than 25 years of research and her own experience raising 20-year-old twin sons, Dr. Granic challenges common

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33:37

Food Insecurity in Canada: A Single Mom’s Journey to CEO

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2026/07/11

What is food insecurity—and how does it impact children and families in Canada today?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization. Drawing from her lived experience as a single mother raising three children while facing poverty and food insecurity, Lori offers rare insight into what struggling families truly go through.Parents will learn:What food insecurity looks like inside a householdHow

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33:20

The Cooperation Shift: Raising Emotionally...

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2026/06/27

What if the key to raising emotionally intelligent, resilient kids isn't about managing their behavior — but about shifting your own?Lorena Seidel, Montessori teacher, emotional intelligence coach, and creator of the Cooperation Shift framework, joins Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast, for a candid, research-backed conversation about why good intentions alone won't rewrite old parenting patterns — and what actually will.Seidel shares how a humiliating childhood memory became

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31:08

Why Moms Put Themselves Last and how to Self-Prioritize

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2026/06/13

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with entrepreneur, business coach, and mom of four, Alana Kayfetz, to explore why so many mothers put themselves last—and how to change that.From mom burnout and self-neglect to self-prioritization and identity shifts in motherhood, this conversation dives into the real challenges modern moms face. Learn how to balance parenting, career, and personal well-being without guilt, and why self-care is essential—not

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How Naming Emotions Helps Kids Thrive: The Science of...

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2026/06/06

Why do tantrums, emotional outbursts, and teenage shutdowns happen—and what can parents do differently?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with award-winning mediator, peacemaker, and bestselling author Doug Noll about the groundbreaking science behind emotional validation and why traditional parenting approaches often miss the mark.Drawing on decades of experience in conflict resolution, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence training, Noll explains how

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33:26

The Teen Brain & Cannabis: What Parents Needs to Know...

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2026/05/16

Can cannabis use during the teen years slow your child's cognitive development — even before you notice the signs?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to neuroscientist and cannabis researcher Dr. Krista Lisdahl, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, who breaks down the findings of the largest long-term study of brain development in U.S. youth ever conducted.Dr. Lisdahl explains what the Adolescent Brain

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29:48

Executive Functioning at Home: What Parents Need to...

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2026/05/09

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Anna Levy-Warren has spent more than two decades helping kids and families navigate executive functioning challenges — but it wasn't until she became a mother of three neurodiverse children that her understanding truly deepened.In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast with host Lianne Castelino, Dr. Levy-Warren unpacks why home is such a difficult environment for kids with EF challenges, what the developmental curve really looks like (the brain isn't fully

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31:22

Raising Real-World-Ready Kids: 26 Life Skills Every...

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2026/05/02

Are schools missing the most important lessons kids need to succeed? In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with youth mentor and entrepreneur Rob Heller, founder of the BOOST Program and author of The Missing Course for Today’s Youth.With over 20 years of experience, Rob shares why success is not luck-based—but skill-based—and explains the critical life skills kids and teens aren’t learning in school. From social skills and character development to mental health and

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33:58

Teen Mental Health in the Digital Age: Strategies for...

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2026/04/25

Parenting teens today isn’t just challenging—it’s completely different than it used to be.In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman to unpack what’s really driving the rise in teen anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm—and why so many parents feel unprepared to handle it.Drawing on nearly three decades of experience working with over 6,500 families, Dr. Weichman explains how social media and smartphones have

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32:30

Plastics Decoded: Myths, Facts, and Parenting Insights

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2026/04/18

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Chris DeArmitt, PhD, materials scientist, a global advisor on plastics policy and evidence-based research, speaker, author and father.The discussion explore one of today’s most debated environmental and health topics: plastics and microplastics in everyday family life.De Armitt shares a controversial and science-driven perspective on common fears around plastics, microplastics, and environmental impact—challenging

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34:49

Raising Critical Thinkers in the Age of AI: Tips and...

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2026/03/28

In today’s fast-moving digital world, parents face an urgent challenge: how to raise children who can think critically, question information, and navigate the growing influence of AI and social media.In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with John Krotec—educator, entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran, and founder of Neo Masculinity Solutions—about why teaching kids how to think is more important than ever.Drawing from personal experience, leadership training, and

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29:34

Raising Independent Kids in an Overprotective World

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2026/03/07

Why are so many young adults struggling with independence today—and what can parents do differently?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk Podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with licensed school psychologist, author and father David Krasky, whose book Raising Future Adults explores how parents can prepare children and teens for real-world success.Drawing on two decades of experience working with families and students, Krasky explains how modern parenting trends—including overprotection,

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34:10

The Recipe for Independence: Teaching Kids Life...

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2026/02/21

On this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with picky eating expert, educator, and founder of Raising Healthy Families, Katie Kimball.Kimball explains why teaching teens to cook is about far more than food. It’s about:Reducing teen anxiety through competence and ownershipBuilding executive functioning and life skillsStrengthening family connectionPreparing kids for independent adulthoodAvoiding the “avalanche effect” at age 18Creating a healthy family culture

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34:45

Overcorrecting in Parenting: Nervous System...

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2026/02/07

Why do so many parents feel like they’re failing — even when they’re doing everything “right”?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino is joined by Manu Brune, postpartum specialist, parent coach, mother of 3 and author of Overcorrecting: Parenting in the Middle While the World Shouts in Extremes. They unpack a timely issue facing parents today: overcorrection.Brune explains how many parents are unconsciously parenting in reaction to their own childhood experiences,

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27:22

The Parent's Guide to Life Insurance

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2026/01/31

Life insurance can feel overwhelming for parents — especially when you’re juggling kids, careers, mortgages, and everyday life. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Laura McKay, co-founder and COO of PolicyMe and a mom of two, to break down life insurance in simple, practical terms for families.This essential conversation for parents covers what life insurance actually is, why it matters for moms and dads, the difference between term and permanent life

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36:18

The Brain Science Behind Camp

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2026/01/24

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Matthew Kaufman, camp director, author, lifelong camp professional and father, about the powerful science behind camp and what parents can learn from it.Drawing from his book The Campfire Effect: How to Engineer Belonging in a Disconnected World, Kaufman explains how camp environments intentionally create safety, belonging, and healthy challenge—and why those elements are essential for learning and emotional

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Preventing and Managing Food Allergies with Confidence

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2026/01/10

Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children—and for many parents, the fear and uncertainty can feel overwhelming.In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Malina Malkani, pediatric registered dietitian, bestselling author, and mom of three, to break down the latest science-backed guidance on food allergy prevention.Learn why early introduction of allergenic foods like peanut and egg during infancy can significantly reduce the risk of food allergies, what the research really

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When Big Feelings Take Over: Understanding Teen...

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2025/12/13

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks to licensed professional counsellor, teen therapist, author and mom Katie K. May about teen mental health.Drawing from her own experience as a former “teen on fire” and her clinical work with adolescents and families, May unpacks emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and the powerful role validation plays in strengthening parent-teen relationships. She discusses helping parents better understand big emotions, identifying when typical

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