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Breakups, Back-to-School Stress, Solo Travel & Obstacle Parenting
Season 3 · Episode 180

Breakups, Back-to-School Stress, Solo Travel & Obstacle Parenting

The Last Show with David Cooper

September 4, 20251h 27m

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Show Notes

Tonight on The Last Show, Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper


🛋️ Therapist Gary Direnfeld — why actions speak louder than words in love, navigating tough breakups & managing back-to-school stress

🌍 Travel journalist & host Natalie Preddie — the rise of solo travel + tips for planning a trip for one

👟 Writer Michelle Cyca — what “obstacle parenting” is & how it can boost kids’ creativity and endurance

🎮 Philosopher Steph Rennick — why women feel guilty about gaming

💡 Assistant Professor Carolyn Baer — why confidence matters as much as skill, especially for kids

👩‍👧 Writer Jill Robbins — why she didn’t rush her kids into summer or after-school jobs


Segments:

  • (00:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
  • (10:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
  • (20:00) Natalie Preddie pt. 1
  • (30:00) Natalie Preddie pt. 2
  • (39:50) Michelle Cyca
  • (49:50) Steph Rennick
  • (59:50) Carolyn Baer
  • (1:09:50) Jill Robbins
  • (1:19:11) Sign-off

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