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In a world filled with screens and constant busyness, this conversation with Avery Groll reminds us that creativity, connection, and imagination often begin in the simple moments at home.What You’ll Hear:Why your voice is the most magnetic tool in your business.The invisible wounds that keep us dimming our light and how to begin healing them.How to turn your story into soul medicine for others.Why connection and community are essential not optional for women and mothers.Avery Groll’s personal breakthrough moment (it’ll give you chills)Avery’s personal breakthrough moment came when she realized that the simple, creative moments she was creating at home with her boys weren’t just filling time they were building imagination, confidence, and connection. That realization sparked the idea for her book and her mission to inspire families to rediscover creative play at home.Featured Guest: Avery GrollAvery Groll is a community builder, children’s book author, and mother who helps families rediscover creativity and connection through simple, meaningful play. Her work blends imagination, storytelling, and mindful parenting, inspiring families to create joyful moments that begin right at home.Follow Avery Groll:https://averymotivatedmother.godaddysites.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/59793693.Avery_Grollhttps://a.co/d/7M2mDr7https://www.ladieslifestylenetwork.com/find-your-city/greensboroMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

In a world where parenting often feels rushed and overwhelming, this conversation with prenatal mental health therapist Laura Todd explores how early connection shapes a child’s emotional health and how small, intentional moments can make a lasting difference.What You’ll Hear:Why early childhood connection shapes how children handle stress, emotions, and relationships for years to come.Simple, realistic ways busy parents can build stronger bonds without adding more pressure to their day.How trusting your inner voice as a parent can quiet doubt and build confidence in your parenting decisions.Why community and support aren’t luxuries in parenting they’re essential for emotional health and resilience.A powerful reminder that difficult parenting phases are temporary — but the connection you build lasts.Laura’s personal breakthrough moment:Laura shares the moment she realized that early childhood experiences don’t just shape memories they shape how children respond to stress, relationships, and the world around them.Resources Mentioned🧠 Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics: Dr. Bruce PerryLearn how early childhood experiences shape brain development, stress response, and emotional regulation. Dr. Bruce Perry’s work helps parents understand why early connection matters so deeply.🔗 Learn more: https://www.neurosequential.comFeatured Guest: Laura ToddLaura Todd is a certified prenatal mental health therapist who supports parents in building strong emotional bonds with their children from the very beginning. Her work centres on helping families feel seen, supported, and confident as they navigate the emotional journey of pregnancy, early childhood, and parenting.Follow Laura Todd: Early Bonds TherapyLaura Todd supports parents through pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood, helping families build strong emotional bonds and confidence in parenting.Website: www.lauratoddlpcc.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-todd-lpcc-iecmhs-pmh-c-99415482/Instagram: @the_infant_therapistMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking® The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

AI is changing education faster than most families realize and understanding it now can reduce stress, build confidence, and better prepare our children for the future. This conversation offers practical insight to help parents and educators move from uncertainty to empowerment.What You’ll Hear:Why curiosity, not fear is the most important skill parents can model in an AI-driven worldHow personalized learning is helping children feel seen, supported, and capableWhy AI literacy is quickly becoming as essential as reading and writingHow parents and educators can lead with confidence instead of overwhelmWhy the future of education still depends on human connectionMuhammad Atif’s personal breakthrough moment, when he saw how AI could turn learning from pressure into possibility for students and families.Related Podcast Episode:The Maestro.ai Podcast explores the future of software engineering leadership in the AI era.🔗 https://maestroai.substack.com/p/1a31b01b-12d9-4fcc-82a1-39df336349ac?postPreview=paid&updated=2025-10-28T16%3A41%3A34.737Z&audience=everyone&free_preview=false&freemail=trueFeatured Guest: Muhammad AtifMuhammad Atif is an AI and education technology leader who helps students, teachers, and parents navigate the future of learning with confidence. His work blends personalized learning strategies with scalable AI solutions and draws from more than two decades of experience driving innovation for organizations including Intel and Samsung.Follow Muhammad:Connect with Muhammad Atif:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammadatif📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matif222/🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/atifatplMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking® The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is a powerful reminder that a woman’s health shapes everything else in her life. Amanda Lim shares how metabolic health, strength, and small daily habits can transform pregnancy, motherhood, and long-term wellbeing — helping women reclaim their energy, resilience, and confidence.What You’ll Hear:Why metabolic health is one of the most important foundations for women’s long-term wellbeingThe myths around pregnancy fitness and why strength training can actually support a healthier pregnancyThe six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how small daily habits can dramatically improve health over timePractical strategies for nutrition and meal planning when life is busy with kids and workThe mindset shifts that help women balance motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal healthWhy protecting your health today is one of the most powerful gifts you can give your future self and your familyAfter years of coaching women, Amanda began noticing a pattern: incredibly capable women were struggling quietly with their health, energy, and confidence in their bodies.That realization shaped her mission to help women understand their metabolic health, embrace strength during pregnancy and beyond, and build habits that support them for life.Featured Guest: Amanda Lim In a world pushing women to do more and recover faster, Amanda Lim invites a different conversation about strength, health, and what it means to truly support women through motherhood.Amanda is an American-born mother of three, Harvard-certified coach, and co-founder of Singapore’s first metabolic health clinic, LIFT Clinic. With more than 20 years in fitness and lifestyle medicine, she helps high-performing women build strength, optimize metabolic health, and create sustainable habits through pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond.After becoming a mother at 38, Amanda’s definition of strength shifted from performance to resilience, connection, and self-trust. She now blends science-backed health strategies with an honest message that gives women permission to slow down, tune in, and rebuild their health.Amanda is also the co-host of the award-winning women’s health podcast The Forties Formula, where she shares practical insights on metabolism, strength, and healthy aging for women.Follow Amanda Lim:https://liftclinic.org/https://thefortiesformula.com/https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

In this insightful conversation, clinical psychologist Matthew Rippeyoung shares powerful perspectives on parenting, social media, mental health, and family relationships in the digital era. Learn why guilt is often conditioned rather than real, and how stronger relationships, not perfect parenting, shape healthier families.What You’ll Hear:Why guilt is often conditioned, not real, and how it quietly shapes parenting and relationships.The hidden impact of social media comparison on our mental health, identity, and family dynamics.Why strong relationships matter far more than “perfect parenting.”How parents can navigate technology and social media with their children without losing connection.The role of self-awareness in breaking inherited family patterns and building healthier relationships.Matthew Rippeyoung’s powerful realization that much of the guilt we carry as parents isn’t real, it’s conditioned, and how that insight can change the way we relate to our children and ourselves.Featured Guest:Matthew Rippeyoung is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and families better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives. A partner, father, friend, and proud Maritimer, he believes that empathy, self-awareness, and honest conversation are at the heart of meaningful change.Follow Matthew RippeyoungWebsite: https://www.matthewrippeyoung.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychmatthew/X (Twitter): https://x.com/mrippeyoungRippeyoung & Associates: https://www.facebook.com/rippeyoungandassociatesMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is an honest conversation about what happens when the life you built suddenly shifts. Melissa shares how career loss, motherhood, and healing led her to reinvent her path and why meaningful support and self-discovery matter more than ever for women today.What You’ll Hear:Why being “high-achieving” doesn’t protect you from life’s unexpected pivots and how those moments can redirect you to something more alignedThe myth of balance and how successful women learn to pull different levers in different seasons of lifeHow healing and self-discovery become the foundation for meaningful career reinventionThe cultural and organizational scripts that quietly shape women’s choices around work and familyWhy community, vulnerability, and the right support systems change everything during times of transitionHow adversity can become the catalyst for building a more intentional, purpose-driven lifeMelissa’s turning point came after being laid off shortly after returning from maternity leave just one year after being named the highest-performing global partner at her firm. What felt like a devastating professional shock ultimately became the catalyst for deep healing, self-discovery, and the creation of a more intentional life and career built on purpose, community, and meaningful impact.Follow Melissa Ng GoldnerMelissa Ng Goldner is an entrepreneur, former global management consulting partner, and founder of Malu, an ecosystem of psychologists, therapists, and coaches supporting women through personal and professional change. After an unexpected layoff following maternity leave reshaped her path, Melissa now helps high-capacity women navigate reinvention with intention, healing, and community. Her work blends strategy, mental health advocacy, and human-centric leadership to support more aligned and sustainable ways of living and working.Learn More About Melissa:https://www.malujourney.com/about#founderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasng/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of presence. Wendy Jensen shares how slowing down, embracing heritage, and redefining ambition can help you build a life and business rooted in connection, creativity, and the moments that matter most.What You’ll Hear:How redefining success around time, presence, and family can transform both your business and your lifeThe courageous shift from corporate achievement to purpose-driven entrepreneurship rooted in heritageSimple traditions and storytelling rituals that help families unplug, reconnect, and create lasting memoriesWhy leading by example is the most powerful parenting and leadership strategyHow creativity, community, and slowing down can actually increase fulfillment and productivityPractical ways to set healthy screen-time boundaries while fostering connection at homeWendy’s personal breakthrough moment — the quiet realization that the version of success she was chasing wasn’t the life she actually wanted — and the brave decision to step away from corporate momentum to build a family-centered business rooted in presence, heritage, and intention.Featured Guest: Wendy JensenWendy Jensen is a mother of two, founder of Scandinavian Hearts, and bestselling children’s book author who helps families slow down, reconnect, and create meaningful moments together. Through storytelling, Scandinavian traditions, and simple everyday rituals, she inspires parents to unplug from the noise and build deeper connection at home. Her work blends creativity, heritage, and intentional living to redefine success around presence, family, and the moments that matter most.Follow Wendy Jensen:Links:https://scandinavianhearts.com/https://scandinavianhearts.etsy.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Wendy-Jangaard-Jensen/author/B0BJ9QQZX8https://www.instagram.com/scandinavianhearts/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is an honest look at what it takes to lead both at home and in business in a digital world that never slows down. Jay Naddeo shares practical wisdom on resilience, communication, and raising grounded kids across generations without losing connection.What You’ll Hear:• Why resilience is the greatest inheritance you can give your children• The simple communication shift that prevents distance before it starts• How routine becomes the backbone of both strong families and strong businesses• The delicate dance of parenting across generations in a digital-first world• Why vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s leadership• The everyday habits that quietly build work ethic, discipline, and connectionJay Naddeo’s personal breakthrough moment:The moment Jay realized that the same communication gaps creating tension in business were quietly showing up at home and saying it out loud, could change everything, right away.Featured Guest: Jay NaddeoJay Naddeo is a high-voltage entrepreneur and co-owner of Ripprint, a company built over 10+ years on relentless execution and honouring deadlines like they’re sacred. Known for his tireless work ethic, Jay believes discipline isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of everything.A proud husband, father of three, and self-proclaimed “elite average” golfer, Jay balances intensity in business with presence at home. Whether he’s chasing big lifts in the gym or big goals with his team, his mission is clear: lead by example and prove that nothing is impossible, just uncomfortable.Follow Jay Naddeo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-naddeo-821b34387/https://www.ripprint.com/https://www.instagram.com/jaynaddeo/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

Parenting in today’s digital world can feel overwhelming and isolating. In this episode, Robert Lerro shares practical, evidence-based insights that help parents build emotional awareness, strengthen connection, and make small changes that lead to meaningful shifts at home.What You’ll Hear:Why emotional awareness is the foundation of calm, confident parenting in a digital worldHow small, evidence-based shifts can dramatically change behaviour and connection at homeThe impact of different parenting styles and how to choose responses that build trustWhy connection matters more than correction in the moments that matter mostHow behaviour-specific praise strengthens learning, confidence, and positive habitsWhy parent self-care isn’t selfish it’s essential for showing up well for your childrenThe moment Rob realized that small, intentional changes, not perfection, are what transform familiesFeatured Guest: Rob LerroRob Lerro is a Clinical Social Worker and parent coach who helps parents of young children navigate the emotional and behavioural challenges of raising kids in today’s digital world. His work blends evidence-based Positive Parenting strategies, emotional awareness, and real-world compassion, shaped by nearly two decades of supporting families through meaningful change.Follow Robert Lerro:http://www.triplep-parenting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-lerro-47b140112/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is an honest conversation about the quiet ways we lose ourselves while managing full lives and what it actually takes to come back. Sam St Clair shares the moments, questions, and shifts that helped her reconnect with herself beneath the roles and expectations.What You’ll Hear:How Sam navigated unexpected parenthood through adoption and what it taught him about resilience, patience, and presencePractical insights on parenting in a tech-driven world, including setting boundaries that actually workWhy consistency and example matter more than control when raising resilient kidsHow to balance career ambition, entrepreneurship, and family without losing connection at homeThe role of open communication in building trust with kids, partners, and across generationsSam realized he couldn’t parent his way out of uncertainty, he had to model his way through it. The moment he stopped trying to control outcomes and focused instead on showing up consistently, communicating openly, and living the values he wanted his kids to learn, everything began to change.Featured Guest: Sam St. ClairSam St Clair is a parent, entrepreneur, real estate professional, and photographer who helps families navigate the intersection of parenting, technology, and modern life with greater clarity and connection. His work blends lived experience, open communication, and values-based leadership, shaped by his journey through adoption, entrepreneurship, and creative work. Follow: Sam St. Clairwww.samstclair.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samstclairrealestate/https://www.instagram.com/samstclairofficial/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is for the woman who’s been holding it all together and quietly losing herself in the process. Tiffany Lewis shares the mindset shifts that help women reconnect with their voice, energy, and sense of self.What You’ll Hear:Why your voice not your strategy is the most magnetic thing you bring into the worldThe invisible wounds that teach women to dim, adapt, and disappearHow self-trust becomes the bridge between clarity and confidenceWhat changes when you stop performing and start speaking from truthHow your lived experience becomes medicine for others when you share it honestlyThe moment Tiffany realized she wasn’t burned out because she was doing too much, but because she was no longer listening to herself.Featured Guest: Tiffany Lewis Tiffany Lewis is a marketing and visibility strategist, educator, and mom of two. She’s the founder of More Meaningful Marketing® and More Than a Marketer™, where she helps women business owners build confident, aligned marketing that creates real momentum that feels sustainable, honest, and true.Follow Tiffany:Work with TiffanyHire the AgencyDIY Digital ToolsMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is a grounded reminder that presence is a daily choice. Mark Gillilan shares how entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and outdoor rituals helped him stay connected to his kids while navigating work and life in the digital age. Mark’s breakthrough came when he realized presence isn’t found, it’s chosen. That insight reshaped his work, his parenting, and the way he creates connection every day.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy presence is a daily choice and how it reshapes both parenting and entrepreneurshipHow outdoor rituals and shared experiences create deeper connection than perfect schedulesWhat building a business taught Mark about time, attention, and being truly availableHow to navigate screen time and digital pressure without disconnecting from your kidsWhy learning new things alongside your children strengthens trust and confidenceThe quiet power of kindness, flexibility, and playing hooky to create lasting family memoriesFeatured Guest: Mark GillilanMark Gillilan is the founder of Kyoto Botanicals and a father of two who helps purpose-driven parents rethink time, attention, and connection. His work blends wellness education, nature-based rituals, and transparency in business to model what intentional parenting can look like in the digital age.Follow Mark Gillilan https://kyotobotanicals.comhttps://www.pinterest.com/kyotobotanicals/https://www.youtube.com/@kyotobotanicalshttps://www.instagram.com/kyotobotanicals/Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

In a time of burnout and disconnection, this conversation offers a practical way back to ourselves and each other. Melanie Underwood reveals how food and shared meals can rebuild curiosity, calm, and real human connection - especially for families navigating the digital age.What You’ll Hear:Why cooking can be one of the most powerful forms of mindfulness, especially if sitting still isn’t your thingHow non-judgment in the kitchen builds confidence, curiosity, and trust in kids and adultsThe simple ways shared meals create community, conversation, and cultural connectionWhy mistakes (in food and in life) are often the greatest teachersHow cooking helps kids develop independence, self-advocacy, and real-world life skillsA gentle antidote to burnout that doesn’t involve productivity hacks or perfectionMelanie Underwood’s personal breakthrough moment.Melanie had a breakthrough moment when she realized:Cooking wasn’t about precision or perfection - it was a doorway to confidence, mindfulness, and connection.That’s when she stopped teaching rigid rules and started teaching:curiosity over criticismpresence over performancetrust over techniqueFrom that moment on, cooking became Melanie’s language for rebuilding human skills - especially for kids and families navigating stress, screens, and burnout.Featured Guest: Melanie UnderwoodMelanie Underwood is a food and mindfulness educator with nearly 30 years of experience and more than 50,000 students taught. She uses cooking as a sensory, non-judgmental pathway to rebuild curiosity, confidence, and connection, helping people strengthen the human skills often lost to burnout and digital overload.Her approach works everywhere, from Fortune 500 boardrooms and school classrooms to family dinner tables, and has been featured by CNN, People, Food Network, Parents, and more.Follow Melanie Underwood: https://www.nourishandgather.co/Under Melanie’s leadership, Nourish & Gather offers:Cooking classes (kids, teens, adults)After-school programs and campsPrivate and group culinary experiencesMindful cooking and sound meditation sessionsRetreats that blend cooking, mindfulness, and personal connectionFor example, immersive day retreats combining sound baths, mindful cooking, and intentional nourishment.Meet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is an invitation to trust that the idea tugging at you is worth pursuing right now. Steve Clair opens up about betting on his own story, building a brand that inspires kids to dream bigger, and why courage, consistency, and presence are the real markers of success.What You’ll Hear:How legacy comes alive in the moments you choose to show up and why presence, not perfection, becomes what your family remembers.The stories we tell our kids and ourselves that shape belief, belonging, possibility, and the life we feel allowed to want.Why turning an idea into impact begins with trusting your own voice and how Steve transformed a spark into The GOAT Series, a brand built on grit, heart, and resilience.What the world’s greatest athletes can teach us about parenting, leadership, and living with intention and how those lessons return us to what matters most.The moment Steve realized legacy wasn’t about success later it was about showing up now. Reading to his kids at night, he saw how their eyes lit up when he told stories of real people who chased greatness with grit and heart. That’s when he knew he didn’t just want to sell something he wanted to build something they could feel, remember, and carry forward.Featured Guest: Steve ClairSteve Clair is a New York–based real estate broker at SERHANT., entrepreneur, and creator of The GOAT Series, a children’s book franchise that brings the stories of the world’s greatest athletes to life for kids. With more than 16 years in real estate and a background in brand-building and storytelling, Steve splits his time between closing deals and growing a national kids brand now carried by major retailers. He’s also a hands-on dad, and much of his work is driven by a desire to create meaningful, lasting impact—both in business and at home.Follow Steve Clair:https://thegoatseries.kids/collections/bookshttps://steveclair.me/https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveclair/https://serhant.com/agents/steve-clair?leaseProperty=falseMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

This episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to remember who you are beneath years of conditioning. Caroline Grubb shares the moments and insights that helped her reclaim her voice and choose truth over expectation.What you will hear:Why your voice is one of your most powerful leadership and visibility assetsHow unconscious conditioning quietly undermines confidence and decision-makingThe patterns that cause high-performing women to self-edit, over-explain, or stay silentHow reclaiming your voice sharpens boundaries, clarity, and executive presenceTurning lived experience into credibility, connection, and real business impactFeatured Guest: Caroline GrubbCaroline Grubb is a truth-centered mentor who helps people remember who they are beneath years of conditioning. Her work blends reflection, awareness, and courageous honesty to support meaningful personal and professional transformation.Follow Caroline GrubbWebsite: https://carolinegrubb.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_caroline_grubb_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedlobstershttps://nakedlobsters.com/aboutMeet the Host: Adrienne GiffenAdrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.Connect with the Host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/https://unravelyou.com/https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/Be First to Get Now You’re Talking®The first edition of Now You’re Talking® has arrived and is now shipping across the United States.Be part of the movement to get people talking again: Join here Let the conversations begin!Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together?START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/giftsShare the Love✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway!🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you.Listen & Subscribe🎧Apple Podcasts🎧Spotify🎧Amazon Music🎧High Vibe Podcast Network