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Parenting Episodes

June 5, 2023

Episode 102: From Diapers to Doubts, Tackling Imposter Syndrome with …

Our guest in this episode is Catherine Lamb. She is an expert at helping others conquer Impostor Syndrome which can show up as doubts about your abilities to care for your child, feelings of inadequacy when compared to other ...

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May 22, 2023

Our 100th Episode Celebration. Proof That We are Still Figuring Out …

We understand and recognize that nobody's perfect. Nobody ever has been, nobody ever will be. That’s why we chose “ Imperfect Heroes ” as the name of our podcast. And today, we are celebrating our 100th episode by taking a …

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April 24, 2023

Episode 96: Holy Crayons! How Creativity and Religion Collide with T…

In this episode DJ invited special guest Tymika Chambliss-Williams on the show to discuss parenting and how it is NOT a one-size-fits-all approach. Listen in as they discuss parenting each child individually, teaching our chi...

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March 27, 2023

Episode 92: How to be a Leader in Your Own Family with Susan Husa

We all know there's more to parenting than simply bearing a child... and the most effective parents are the ones who actually lead. But what does that mean and how is it achieved? In this episode, DJ talked with Susan …

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March 20, 2023

Episode 91: Operation Underground Railroad and Putting An End To Huma…

In this vitally important episode, DJ invited Operation Underground Railroad representative, Tyson Wright, on the show to discuss human trafficking, and more specifically child exploitation and child sex trafficking. Listen i...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Episode 88: What's in YOUR Toolbox? with Angie Weber

Mom Essentials podcast host and creator of The Parent Toolbox , Angie Weber, is amazing at helping parents find tools appropriate for the children living in our homes. Listen in as DJ and Angie discuss how to help break gener...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Episode 82: Are You Living the Life You Would Want Your Children to L…

Do you struggle with critical, negative voices in your head? Are you self-loathing and people pleasing or are you self-loving and empowered? In this podcast episode, DJ & special guest from down under Amanda Kate, discuss how...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Episode 80: How Important is a Dad, Really? with Dr. Susan Schwartz

In this episode, DJ and special guest Susan Schwartz, PhD, sat down to discuss the power of fathers, the impact they have when present and the effect it can have on their children’s lives when they are absent. Listen in …

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Dec. 26, 2022

Episode 79: Raising Strong Daughters with a Foundation of Good Mental…

In this episode, DJ and special guest, Marc Paisant, mental health podcast host & father to 2 daughters, discuss the influence fathers have on their daughters with anxiety, depression, food addictions, low self esteem and how...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Episode 74: Quick!! Call the Stress Nanny! with Lindsay Miller

In this episode DJ chats with Lindsay Miller, The Stress Nanny, who offers great advice on managing our own stress, as well as helping our children gain the skills and the tools to manage their stress. Listen in as they …

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Aug. 22, 2022

Episode 61 Bringing Your Best and Being OK With It with Linda Bjork

In this episode, DJ talks with best-selling author and fellow podcaster, Linda Bjork, about the hard times, the joyful times and how your overall attitude about parenting can make all the difference. Listen in as they discuss...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Episode 60: True Crimes of Imperfect Heroes with Bailey Olsen

In this episode, DJ talks with her niece, Bailey Olsen, about growing up in a large family… the craziness, the goofiness and sometimes scariness of it all. Listen in as they share stories of growing up amongst many siblings, ...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Episode 58: The Joy of Service with Natalie Silverstein

In this episode, DJ talks with Natalie Silverstein, an author and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Stay tuned as they discuss how service comes into play in our families, in creating a positive attitude in ou...

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July 25, 2022

Episode 57: Are You Providing for Your Kids or Raising Them with Rabb…

In this episode, DJ talks with Rabbi Manis Friedman about raising healthy children beyond the basic necessities, our own parenting fears and insecurities of raising them and how to find your parenting authority and confidence...

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July 18, 2022

Episode 56: Connecting with Your Child by Finding Your Own Child With…

Sometimes the best way to connect with your child is when you join in the childish fun yourself. In this episode, DJ talks with James Heppner, a Results Coach and Podcast Host, about letting perfection go (because you don’t h...

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