The Whole Parent Podcast

The Whole Parent Podcast

Jon Fogel - WholeParent

Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Welcome to 'The Whole Parent Podcast,' where we dive deep into evidence-based parenting strategies, blending cutting-edge psychology with real-world experience. Each episode offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical tips to empower you and your family through the joys and challenges of raising children. Join us as we explore not just the highs of parenting, but navigate the complexities and embrace the journey together.

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Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson #76

Feb 03, 2026 56m Transcript

In this conversation, Jon Fogel and Thais Gibson delve into the complexities of attachment styles and their impact on relationships and parenting. Thais shares her personal journey from experiencing…

What If ODD Is A Cry For Autonomy... #75

Jan 27, 2026 49m Transcript

In this episode, Jon speaks directly to parents worn down by constant power struggles—especially those navigating an ODD or PDA diagnosis—starting with the raw truth that holding the line often makes…

Should you make your child apologize? #74

Jan 23, 2026 42m Transcript

In this episode, Jon slows down one of the most familiar parenting moments—“You need to say you’re sorry”—and asks what we’re actually teaching when we force an apology. Rather than treating “sorry”…

Stop Telling Kids “Don’t Be Bossy”; Do This Instead #73

Jan 22, 2026 50m Transcript

In this episode, Jon explores what we often call “bossy” behavior and reframes it as leadership energy colliding with an underdeveloped social brain. Through vivid playdate moments and real parent…

Navigating Jealousy and Envy with Kids #72

Jan 16, 2026 49m Transcript

This episode is for the parent quietly watching from the sidelines, wondering if their child is falling behind socially—or if they’re the only one who seems worried about it. We step into those…

Is Your Kid "Falling Behind Socially"? #71

Jan 15, 2026 50m Transcript

This episode is for the parent quietly watching from the sidelines, wondering if their child is falling behind socially—or if they’re the only one who seems worried about it. We step into those…

When is it time to let your kids quit.... #70

Jan 14, 2026 53m Transcript

In this episode, Jon sits with one of the most charged moments in parenting—the car door open, practice about to start, and a child saying, “I don’t want to do this anymore.” Through personal story…

What to do about Pretend “Guns” #69

Jan 13, 2026 49m Transcript

In this episode, Jon addresses one of the most loaded questions parents ask quietly: what does it mean when my child wants to play guns, war, or “bad guys”? Grounded in the idea that most parents…

The Neuroplasticity of Parenthood #68

Jan 12, 2026 18m Transcript

This episode is a quiet, reflective departure from Jon’s usual teaching format—part science, part story, part meditation on what parenting does to the human brain. Beginning with the migration of the…

My favorite guest ever #67

Jan 09, 2026 44m Transcript

Friday yap with the Mrs.Send a textSupport the showLinks to help you and me: To support the Podcast, Subscribe on Substack Get Jon’s Top Five Emotional Regulation Games Get Jon’s Book…

Secrets, Promises, And Safe Homes #66

Jan 08, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode, Jon tackles one of the most anxiety-provoking parenting topics: kids and secrets—and why secrecy can feel so loaded for both children and parents. Centered on the idea that the most…

The Labels That Teach Us Who We Are #64

Jan 06, 2026 13m Transcript

This episode is a departure from Jon’s usual Q&A format—a reflective, narrative-style episode that zooms out to explore how words quietly shape who our kids believe they are. Beginning with the…

How to Ditch Power Struggles #63

Jan 05, 2026 43m Transcript

In this episode, Jon unpacks the moment every parent dreads—when a child looks at you and says, “You can’t make me.” Rather than framing it as defiance or disrespect, he explores what’s actually…

Seeker, Parenting Type Series #62

Jan 02, 2026 48m Transcript

Find out YOUR Parenting Type CLICK HEREIn this episode, Jon introduces the Seeker parent: the caregiver driven by curiosity, depth, and a longing for what feels real and alive. Centered on the…

Driver, Parenting Type Series #61

Jan 01, 2026 45m Transcript

Find out YOUR Parenting Type CLICK HERE'In this episode, Jon introduces the Driver parent: the caregiver who leads with momentum, decisiveness, and an instinct to move things forward. Grounded in the…

Nurturers, Parenting Type Series #60

Dec 31, 2025 48m Transcript

Find out YOUR Parenting Type CLICK HEREIn this episode, Jon introduces the Nurturer parent—the caregiver who leads with empathy, emotional attunement, and an instinct to make everyone feel okay.…

Guardians, Parenting Types Series #59

Dec 30, 2025 42m Transcript

Find our YOUR Parenting Type CLICK HEREIn this episode, Jon introduces the Guardian parent, the first of four parenting types, describing caregivers who lead with responsibility, structure, and a…

New Year, New You? #34

Dec 29, 2025 31m Transcript

In this episode we explore why parenting resolutions usually fail and show how timing, identity, and community make change stick. We share concrete scripts, fresh start tactics, and small habits that…

What Toddlers Truly Remember About A Hard Holiday #58

Dec 24, 2025 43m Transcript

In this episode, Jon slows the conversation down to sit with one parent’s deeply human question: what do our kids actually remember when we’re struggling? Responding to a mom navigating her first…

When YOUR Parents Violate the Boundaries... #57

Dec 23, 2025 51m Transcript

In this episode, Jon reflects on the ROUGH moments at family gatherings where love, history, and boundaries collide.... especially when you’re parenting in front of the people who raised you.…

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The Whole Parent Podcast has published 77 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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