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The Whinypaluza Podcast
30 episodes
Episode 573: Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive
Ep 573 · Aug 14, 2026 · 45 min
A child who melts down, shuts down, or resists expectations may not be misbehaving. Their nervous system may simply be overwhelmed. Rebecca Greene welcomes Dr. Niki Elliott, clinical professor and director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity at the University of San Diego, for a powerful conversation about helping neurodiverse and marginalized children thrive. They discuss sensory differences within families, why children may mask all day and unravel at home, and how parents can…
Bonus: Positive Thinking Muscle
Aug 12, 2026 · 21 min
Build Your Positive Thinking Muscle While Rebecca and her family are enjoying some well-earned vacation time, we wanted to share an episode originally released in 2022. Four years later, its message about strengthening your positive thinking muscle remains just as relevant and needed today. Positive thinking does not mean pretending everything is wonderful or pressuring yourself to feel happy all the time. It means recognizing negative thought patterns, processing difficult emotions, and intenti…
Episode 571: What Every College Parent and Student Needs to Know
Ep 571 · Aug 7, 2026 · 47 min
Sending a child to college changes parenting overnight. Parents want to stay involved, but college students need room to advocate for themselves, make decisions, handle conflict, and ask for help. In this episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene welcomes her special friend Kate Burrow, a higher education professional with more than 20 years of experience working with college students. Kate also helped Rebecca navigate Max’s first year of college, making this conversation especially per…
Episode 570: Summertime Mom Mode
Ep 570 · Aug 5, 2026 · 25 min
Summer can be joyful, chaotic, and surprisingly difficult for working moms. The children are home, schedules constantly change, the house is rarely quiet, and getting through a simple workday can feel nearly impossible. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, host Rebecca Greene and her husband, Seth Greene, share an honest and funny conversation about “summertime mom mode.” Rebecca explains why doing less during the summer does not mean you are failing. It may mean you are choosing connection, s…
Episode 569: Raising Digitally Healthy Kids
Ep 569 · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Technology is changing faster than most parents can keep up, and our children are growing up in a world unlike anything previous generations experienced. In this powerful episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene welcomes Teodora Pavkovic, Director of Wellbeing and Parent Advocacy at Qustodio, for an honest conversation about raising children in today's digital world. Together they explore the realities of screen time, social media, gaming, online bullying, sleep disruption, and the growing influen…
Episode 568: Confidence in Parents and Children
Ep 568 · Jul 29, 2026 · 32 min
Confidence is not something parents can simply talk their children into having. It grows through action, practice, mistakes, hard moments, and the willingness to try again. In this honest and practical Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene explore how parents can strengthen their own confidence while helping their children do the same. Rebecca shares why avoiding difficult situations can make fear grow, while taking action, even when nervous or uncertain, shows both…
Episode 567: Show Up for Yourself So You Can Show Up for Your Children
Ep 567 · Jul 24, 2026 · 47 min
What if becoming a better parent has less to do with changing your child and more to do with healing yourself? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with Janet Philbin to explore conscious parenting, emotional healing, and why the relationship you have with yourself shapes every relationship you have with your children. Janet shares practical ways parents can pause rather than react, set healthy boundaries without punishment, and begin to break generational patterns with compassion ra…
Episode 566: To the Mom who Overthinks
Ep 566 · Jul 22, 2026 · 33 min
Do you ever replay conversations, imagine worst case scenarios, or worry about things that haven't happened yet? You're not alone. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene explore why so many moms struggle with overthinking and share practical strategies to quiet anxious thoughts, reduce stress, and stop mental spirals before they take over. Rebecca explains why our brains naturally focus on problems, how overthinking impacts our mental health and parenting, and what…
Episode 565: What Every Parent Should Know About Sleep
Ep 565 · Jul 17, 2026 · 35 min
What if your child's meltdowns, anxiety, trouble focusing, or bedtime battles aren't just a phase? Sleep expert Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown explains why quality sleep may be the missing piece many families overlook. Rebecca sits down with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM how healthy sleep affects every aspect of a child's emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Together, they discuss bedtime routines, screen time, nutrition, sleep disorders, co-sleeping, ADHD, anxiety, and practical strategies…
Episode 564: Decision Fatigue
Ep 564 · Jul 15, 2026 · 26 min
Do you ever get to the end of the day feeling mentally exhausted, even if nothing "big" happened? From meals and schedules to work, parenting, shopping, and family logistics, the constant stream of decisions can leave moms completely drained. Rebecca and Seth Greene dive into the invisible mental load behind decision fatigue and share practical ways to simplify life without striving for perfection. Decision fatigue affects almost every parent, especially moms who carry the invisible mental load…
Episode 563: The Parenting Shift Every Anxious Child Needs
Ep 563 · Jul 10, 2026 · 53 min
Every parent has wondered: Is this just a phase... or is my child struggling? When anxiety, meltdowns, OCD, or big emotions show up, it's easy to mistake them for bad behavior. But what if your child isn't trying to give you a hard time... they're having a hard time? Clinical psychologist Dr. Kendra Read joins Rebecca Greene to explain what anxiety really looks like in children and teens, why reassurance isn't always the answer, and the simple parenting shifts that help kids build confidence ins…
Episode 562: What We Did Wrong On My Birthday
Ep 562 · Jul 8, 2026 · 28 min
Rebecca thought turning 50 would be unforgettable... but not for the reasons she expected. Instead of the perfect birthday, she ended up with disappointment, miscommunication, decision fatigue, and a whole lot of lessons. In this honest Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca and Seth share exactly what went wrong and how better communication could have changed everything. Milestone birthdays often come with big expectations, but sometimes the greatest gift is the lesson that comes afterward…
Episode 561: Eating Disorders and Teen Mental Health
Ep 561 · Jul 3, 2026 · 44 min
What if your child's struggles with food aren't really about food at all? Licensed therapist Mallory Callans explains why eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, perfectionism, and body image are deeply connected, and what parents need to know before a problem becomes a crisis. Rebecca sits down with licensed therapist Mallory Callans to discuss one of the most difficult topics parents face: eating disorders and disordered eating. Mallory shares what she's seeing in teens today, the impact of soci…
Episode 560: What Wisdom Comes with Turning 50?
Ep 560 · Jul 1, 2026 · 30 min
What if getting older isn't about losing something, but finally learning what truly matters? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca shares the biggest life lessons she's gathered as she approaches 50, from making memories and trusting your instincts to setting boundaries, giving yourself grace, and letting go of perfection. Birthday reflections turn into meaningful life lessons as Rebecca and Seth discuss the wisdom that only comes with experience. They talk about choosing memories over…
Episode 559: How One Mom Changed the Way We See the World
Ep 559 · Jun 29, 2026 · 32 min
Happy 50th birthday to the heart behind Whinypaluza! This week, Rebecca's husband Seth Greene pulled off the ultimate surprise. He secretly gathered video messages from 26 of Rebecca's closest family members, lifelong friends, and colleagues -- all answering one simple but powerful question: what is the greatest lesson Rebecca has taught you? The answers will move you. Seth reflects on how she transformed him from a fixer into a listener. Their children, Max, Ella, and Lillie, share the values s…
Episode 558: The Cranky Wife
Ep 558 · Jun 24, 2026 · 28 min
Have you ever been upset because your spouse didn't do something you thought they should have known to do? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene discuss a recent disagreement that led to an important realization about communication, expectations, and why mind-reading is not a relationship skill. What started as frustration over unfinished yard work became a valuable lesson about marriage. Rebecca shares how she discovered that her real frustration wasn't the task itself,…
Episode 557: Father's Day Special for Gramps
Ep 557 · Jun 19, 2026 · 36 min
What makes a grandfather unforgettable? In this special Father's Day episode, Rebecca, Seth, Max, Ella, and Lillie come together to celebrate the man they lovingly call Gramps. Through family stories, life lessons, holiday traditions, Disney memories, and heartfelt reflections, they share how one grandfather's influence continues to shape their lives every day. In this special family episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene welcomes Seth and their three children to reflect on the impact of Gramps,…
Episode 556: My Traveling Man
Ep 556 · Jun 17, 2026 · 34 min
Seth is finally home after three consecutive work trips, and Rebecca is ready to share what it's really like holding down the fort during one of the busiest parenting seasons of the year. Between graduations, football tournaments, prom pictures, theater outings, and everyday parenting challenges, this episode is an honest look at marriage, partnership, and learning to support each other's growth even when it's hard. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene discuss the reali…
Episode 555: The Dysregulated Kid: Anxiety, OCD, Eating Challenges & More
Ep 555 · Jun 12, 2026 · 46 min
What if the behaviors that frustrate, worry, or confuse you most aren't the real problem? What if anxiety, OCD, emotional outbursts, picky eating, and even focus issues are all clues pointing to something deeper? In this eye-opening episode, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, parenting expert, and author of The Dysregulated Kid. With more than 30 years of experience helping children and families, Dr. Roseann explains how nervous sy…
Episode 554: We’ve Leveled Up As Parents
Ep 554 · Jun 10, 2026 · 25 min
One day, you're packing a diaper bag and chasing a toddler through a parking lot. Next, you're helping your child move into an apartment, shop for groceries, cook dinner, and do laundry on their own. Parenting doesn't get easier. It just changes. In this heartfelt Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth reflect on a major parenting milestone as they help their son settle into his first apartment while working a summer research position. The conversation explores the many stages of parent…
Episode 553: What’s Really Behind Your Child’s Behavior
Ep 553 · Jun 5, 2026 · 35 min
Why do kids act out, melt down, scream, or constantly fight with their siblings? In this episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, sits down with behavior analyst Emily Groben to explore what behavior is really communicating. Emily explains how children often lack the skills to express their needs and emotions, and why understanding the “why” behind behavior can completely change how parents respond. From sibling rivalry and praise to meltdowns and autism support, this episode is packed with practical…
Episode 552: Reminders for Moms at the End of the School Year
Ep 552 · Jun 3, 2026 · 28 min
The end of the school year is beautiful… and completely exhausting. Between permission slips, award ceremonies, sports, proms, graduations, lunches, emails, and trying to keep everyone emotionally afloat, many parents are quietly running on fumes. In this honest and funny Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca Greene shares the reminders she desperately needed herself during the “June Jungle” and why this season can feel overwhelming even when it’s filled with joyful moments. In this heartf…
Episode 551: When Your Teen Says “I’m Fine”
Ep 551 · May 29, 2026 · 42 min
When your child says “I’m fine”… what if they’re not? As parents, we hear it all the time. “I’m fine.” But what if those two words are actually a cry for help? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with nationally recognized eating disorder and trauma expert Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program to discuss the subtle signs parents often miss, the connection between trauma, self-harm, body image, and eating disorders, and how curiosity—not panic—can open life-changing conversations.…
Episode 550: My First Year as a College Mom Is Complete
Ep 550 · May 27, 2026 · 34 min
Joining from different locations, Seth from a business trip and Rebecca from home, the couple reflects on the emotional roller coaster of finishing their first year as college parents. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth open up about what it was really like sending their oldest child off to college for the very first time. From emotional goodbyes and FaceTime check-ins to learning when to step back and let Max handle things on his own, this conversation is honest, relatable,…
Episode 549: Why Couples Don't Talk about Sex?
Ep 549 · May 22, 2026 · 51 min
What happens when couples stop talking about the very thing they most need to understand? In this honest and compassionate episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Tiffany Stanley to talk about desire, intimacy, shame, communication, motherhood, menopause, trauma, and what really happens when couples start feeling more like roommates than partners. Dr. Tiffany Stanley is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical sexologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and author of th…
Episode 548: Mother’s Day 2026
Ep 548 · May 20, 2026 · 31 min
What if Mother’s Day does not have to be perfect to be meaningful? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth talk through Mother’s Day 2026 with honesty, humor, and a few hard-earned mom lessons. Rebecca shares what went beautifully, what felt like too much, and why moms need to get better at asking for what they want instead of hoping everyone magically reads their minds. From donuts and coffee to Dancing with the Stars, family walks, tired kids, thoughtful gifts, and emotional mo…
Episode 547: Still Becoming: A Sacred Journey Through Depression
Ep 547 · May 15, 2026 · 39 min
What happens when a therapist… becomes the one who needs healing? In this deeply moving episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Swanzi Saunders, licensed therapist, minister, speaker, and author of Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression. Dr. Swanzi opens up about her own private battle with depression while balancing faith, family, leadership, and the pressure to appear strong. Together, Rebecca and Dr. Swanzi explore what healing really loo…
Episode 546: My Mom Mistakes
Ep 546 · May 13, 2026 · 28 min
What if one missing sock revealed one of your biggest parenting lessons? This week on Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene pull back the curtain on parenting mistakes, overprotecting, perfectionism, instant gratification, praise versus criticism, and learning to give yourself grace. From sleepovers and lost hoodies to AP classes, independence, grief, and the “love pause,” this honest and funny conversation reminds us that there is no perfect parent… only parents willing to learn…
Episode 545: Mother's Day Special 2026
Ep 545 · May 8, 2026 · 37 min
What does motherhood really look like inside one busy, loving, hilarious family? In this special Mother’s Day episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Seth and their three children, Max, Ella, and Lillie, for a heartfelt family conversation about motherhood, marriage, emotions, growing up, and what it means to feel loved and supported. This episode is tender, funny, honest, and very Whinypaluza. From Disney memories and college drop offs to emotional regulation, high standards, late night talks, a…
Episode 544: Car Shopping and Marriage
Ep 543 · May 6, 2026 · 34 min
What does car shopping have to do with marriage? Apparently, everything. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth get real about their very different car shopping styles. Seth wants efficiency, clarity, and a decision made fast. Rebecca wants options, time, test drives, colors, trims, opinions, and maybe a little wandering. What starts as a conversation about buying and leasing cars becomes a bigger lesson about marriage, decision-making, patience, acceptance, and learning to stop…
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