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The Whinypaluza Podcast

Rebecca Greene

300 episodes

Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy. On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2: https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/

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  1. Episode 595: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference in Your Child's Development

    · 35 min · S6 E595

    Are you constantly wondering if your child is reaching the right developmental milestones? Worried about speech delays, picky eating, or whether you're doing enough to help your child learn and grow? On this episode…

  2. Episode 594: Messages to All of us From the Cornell News

    · 32 min · S6 E594

    When troubling headlines involve college students, parents start asking difficult questions. Is my child safe? Have I taught them enough? And what would they do if they found themselves in a dangerous or uncomfortable…

  3. Episode 593: Help Your Child Become a Successful Learner

    · 38 min · S6 E593

    What if your child isn't lazy, unmotivated, or careless? What if they're simply missing the tools they need to succeed? Homework battles, forgotten assignments, declining grades, and emotional meltdowns can leave…

  4. Episode 592: Turning your Pain into Purpose

    · 22 min · S6 E592

    Turning Your Pain Into Purpose What if one of the most frightening experiences of your life could become the reason someone else's life is saved? When tragedy or trauma strikes, it's difficult to imagine anything…

  5. Episode 591: What Nature Can Teach Our Kids About Resilience

    · 31 min · S6 E591

    What if teaching our kids resilience didn’t require another lecture or perfectly worded conversation? What if we simply helped them look outside? In this heartfelt episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene…

  6. Episode 590: The Unsolicited Advice Survival Guide

    · 31 min · S6 E590

    Have you ever shared something about your children, marriage, or life, only to receive a flood of advice you never asked for? From pregnancy and breastfeeding to school choices, sports, relationships, and career…

  7. Episode 589: Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters with Dr. Shefali

    · 36 min · S6 E589

    What if the child you worry about most is learning to speak up for herself, while the child who never causes trouble needs more room to be herself? Rebecca Greene welcomes Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist,…

  8. Episode 588: Please Don't Give Up

    · 24 min · S6 E588

    Please Don’t Give Up When your child says, “I hate this. I don’t want to do it anymore,” when do you listen... and when do you keep pushing? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca and Seth get very real about that…

  9. Episode 587: Starting High School Through My Daughter’s Eyes

    · 28 min · S6 E587

    Rebecca Greene has interviewed parenting experts, authors, therapists, and educators, but this conversation may contain some of the most important parenting advice she has ever received. Her guest is her daughter,…

  10. Episode 586: Homecoming – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

    · 27 min · S6 E586

    One week of school, and then it was homecoming. Rebecca and Seth’s daughters had barely settled into the new school year before the family was juggling dates, friends, photos, rides, and plans that seemed to change…

  11. Episode 585: Perimenopause, Motherhood & the Art of Saying No

    · 52 min · S6 E585

    What happens when a woman who has spent years managing everyone else’s life finally reaches her breaking point? Rebecca Greene welcomes novelist Kristin Bair for a funny, honest and deeply relatable conversation…

  12. Episode 584: The Trap of Unrelenting Standards

    · 35 min · S6 E584

    High standards can inspire children to work hard and reach meaningful goals. But when those standards become unrelenting, achievement can stop feeling rewarding and start feeling like a requirement for being worthy.…

  13. Episode 583: Stop Putting Yourself Last

    · 57 min · S6 E583

    Many mothers become so focused on caring for everyone else that they slowly lose touch with themselves. Their days revolve around responsibilities, expectations, and never-ending to-do lists, leaving little room to…

  14. Episode 582: Back to School Tips from My Family to Yours!

    · 35 min · S6 E582

    Back-to-school season brings new schedules, new expectations, early mornings, and plenty of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether your child is starting high school, heading off to college, or simply beginning…

  15. Episode 581: Raising Capable Kids Without Overparenting

    · 46 min · S6 E581

    Nicole Runyon, LMSW, spent more than 20 years working as a child psychotherapist before shifting her focus to coaching parents. She joins Rebecca Greene to discuss how technology, overparenting, and limited…

  16. Episode 580: What We’ve Learned in 21 Years of Marriage

    · 40 min · S6 E580

    What keeps a marriage strong after 21 years? Marriage is not sustained by one grand romantic gesture. It grows through the daily choices to communicate, express appreciation, work through disagreements, show…

  17. Episode 579: Parenting with Less Conflict and More Connection

    · 1 h 01 min · S6 E579

    How to Reduce Conflict With Your Kids Why does repeating yourself sometimes make your child less likely to listen? And how can parents set boundaries without turning every request into an argument? Rebecca Greene…

  18. Episode 578: The On Call Mom

    · 36 min · S6 E578

    Moms are often the first call when a child needs advice, a ride, help solving a problem, or simply the reassurance that someone is there. Being that safe place is a privilege, but constantly being on call can also…

  19. Episode 577: Helping Kids Navigate the Messy Side of Friendship

    · 50 min · S6 E577

    Friendship problems rarely arrive with a handy instruction manual. A child comes home hurt, angry, or feeling left out, and a parent is left wondering whether to listen, offer advice, step in, or quietly confiscate…

  20. Episode 576: Boundaries are a Blessing

    · 38 min · S6 E576

    Boundaries are not walls. They are honest guidelines that help relationships feel safer, healthier, and more balanced. In this episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca and Seth Greene share an honest conversation…

  21. Episode 575: How to Stop Pretending You’re Fine

    · 51 min · S6 E575

    How many times have you said “I’m fine” because it felt easier than explaining what you were really carrying? In this heartfelt episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene talks with Christian life coach, speaker, and…

  22. Episode 574: What I Brought Home from Vacation besides Laundry

    · 27 min · S6 E574

    If you have ever returned home needing a vacation from your vacation, Rebecca and Seth Greene understand completely. In this episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca shares what she brought home from a long-awaited…

  23. Episode 573: Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive

    · 45 min · S6 E573

    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…

  24. Bonus: Positive Thinking Muscle

    · 21 min · Bonus

    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…

  25. Episode 571: What Every College Parent and Student Needs to Know

    · 47 min · S6 E571

    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…

  26. Episode 570: Summertime Mom Mode

    · 25 min · S6 E570

    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…

  27. Episode 569: Raising Digitally Healthy Kids

    · 1 h 09 min · S6 E569

    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…

  28. Episode 568: Confidence in Parents and Children

    · 32 min · S6 E568

    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…

  29. Episode 567: Show Up for Yourself So You Can Show Up for Your Children

    · 47 min · S6 E567

    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,…

  30. Episode 566: To the Mom who Overthinks

    · 33 min · S6 E566

    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…

  31. Episode 565: What Every Parent Should Know About Sleep

    · 35 min · S6 E565

    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.…

  32. Episode 564: Decision Fatigue

    · 26 min · S6 E564

    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…

  33. Episode 563: The Parenting Shift Every Anxious Child Needs

    · 53 min · S6 E563

    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…

  34. Episode 562: What We Did Wrong On My Birthday

    · 28 min · S6 E562

    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…

  35. Episode 561: Eating Disorders and Teen Mental Health

    · 44 min · S6 E561

    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…

  36. Episode 560: What Wisdom Comes with Turning 50?

    · 30 min · S6 E560

    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…

  37. Episode 559: How One Mom Changed the Way We See the World

    · 32 min · S6 E559

    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…

  38. Episode 558: The Cranky Wife

    · 28 min · S6 E558

    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…

  39. Episode 557: Father's Day Special for Gramps

    · 36 min · S6 E557

    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,…

  40. Episode 556: My Traveling Man

    · 34 min · S6 E556

    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…

  41. Episode 555: The Dysregulated Kid: Anxiety, OCD, Eating Challenges & More

    · 46 min · S6 E555

    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…

  42. Episode 554: We’ve Leveled Up As Parents

    · 25 min · S6 E554

    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…

  43. Episode 553: What’s Really Behind Your Child’s Behavior

    · 35 min · S6 E553

    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…

  44. Episode 552: Reminders for Moms at the End of the School Year

    · 28 min · S6 E552

    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…

  45. Episode 551: When Your Teen Says “I’m Fine”

    · 42 min · S6 E551

    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…

  46. Episode 550: My First Year as a College Mom Is Complete

    · 34 min · S6 E550

    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…

  47. Episode 549: Why Couples Don't Talk about Sex?

    · 51 min · S6 E549

    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…

  48. Episode 548: Mother’s Day 2026

    · 31 min · S6 E548

    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…

  49. Episode 547: Still Becoming: A Sacred Journey Through Depression

    · 39 min · S6 E547

    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…

  50. Episode 546: My Mom Mistakes

    · 28 min · S6 E546

    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,…

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