Episodes

  • The Summer Series: The Career Advice Our Kids Actually Need with Emily Durham

    The Summer Series: The Career Advice Our Kids Actually Need with Emily Durham
    Jun 29 2026

    Today we’re joined by career coach, recruiter, content creator, public speaker and author Emily Durham for a conversation every parent of a teen or young adult needs to hear. Emily's longtime expertise in hiring and recruitment has made her a trusted voice on modern hiring, Gen Z careers, and the evolving world of work. We get into the reality of today’s job market, why getting hired feels harder than ever, and what skills actually matter in a world where AI is changing everything. Emily breaks down why empathy, decision-making, leadership, and communication may be more valuable than technical skill, how teens can stand out in a crowded job market, and why old-school tactics like walking in with a resume might be making a comeback. We also talk about Gen Z’s relationship with work, why they’re not as lazy as people think, and how parents can guide their kids without turning every conversation into a lecture.


    For more from Emily, follow her on Instagram at @emily.the.recruiter. And for the career resource she wishes she'd had herself, check out her debut book, Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind), at emilydurham.org/clock-in.


    Keywords

    career advice, future of work, skills development, Gen Z, education, AI, job market, parenting, career coaching


    Key topics

    Shift in the job market due to AI and technology

    Importance of transferable skills like judgment and empathy

    How parents can help kids develop soft skills

    The changing landscape of university education

    The role of social media in hiring decisions

    Practical tips for teens to build their resumes

    The importance of early work experience and volunteering

    Adapting career education to modern needs

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    34 mins
  • Wild World of Hockey Episode 6: Hockey Slang Decoded

    Wild World of Hockey Episode 6: Hockey Slang Decoded
    Jun 26 2026

    We’re talking hockey drafts, hockey agents, hockey reality shows, hockey WAGs and the absolutely wild world of youth sports where kids seem to need highlight reels, social media managers, and future plans before they can even drive. We debate whether young athletes really need agents, if social media is helping or hurting kids chasing big dreams, and whether talent alone is still enough to get noticed. Plus, we share stories from the rink that will have every sports parent nodding along. And then Nat quizzes Cat on hockey slang! Tune in to find out if Cat is a hockey expert or just really good at guessing.


    Keywords

    hockey, youth sports, social media, parenting, sports terminology, hockey slang, kids and social media, sports drafts, athlete branding


    Key topics

    • Hockey terminology and slang explained
    • The youth sports draft process and athlete development
    • The role of social media in young athletes' careers
    • Parenting tips for kids in competitive sports
    • Insights into hockey culture and community


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    27 mins
  • Food Noise, Weight Loss & Why Willpower Isn't Always Enough

    Food Noise, Weight Loss & Why Willpower Isn't Always Enough
    Jun 23 2026
    We are deep in the weeds over here with graduations, ceremonies, and all the end-of-year chaos that comes with having seven kids! So this week, we're bringing back one of your favourite episodes. We're talking about one of the biggest conversations happening right now: bodies, aging, weight, and the growing buzz around GLP-1 medications. With celebrities like Oprah and Serena Williams making headlines, it feels like everyone has an opinion—but what’s actually true? We dissect the reality of food noise, why weight and health are far more complex than willpower alone, and how aging can completely shift the way you think about your body. From metabolism and mindset to the pressure women face to look a certain way, we're having the honest conversation so many of us have been having behind closed doors. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to struggle with food differently, felt frustrated by outdated advice, or found yourself navigating a changing relationship with your body as you age, this episode is for you.

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    27 mins
  • The Summer Series: The Teen Job Debate

    The Summer Series: The Teen Job Debate
    Jun 22 2026
    We're talking about the great teen summer job debate: Are jobs really impossible to find, or have our kids become a little too selective? We get into a conversation about chores, responsibility, and why we're still cleaning up after our teenagers who somehow have time for their phones but not the dishwasher. If you're raising teens, trying to teach responsibility, or wondering if you're the only one having the same argument over and over again, this episode is for you.

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    26 mins
  • Wild World of Hockey Episode 5: Your Marriage Might Not Survive Hockey

    Wild World of Hockey Episode 5: Your Marriage Might Not Survive Hockey
    Jun 19 2026
    From locker room culture and the lessons we hope our kids learn, to the coaches who change lives and the conversations every team should be having, this episode in our hockey series goes deep. We talk about raising kids who have the courage to speak up, why being "not guilty" isn't always the same as being right, and how sports can shape so much more than athletic ability. Of course, we also get into hockey parents, spring hockey battles, the family that got divorced over hockey, and the grown man who still resents his father for making him play. We talk about what happens when a sport becomes a kid's entire identity, why summer breaks matter, and how to make sure your relationship with your child exists beyond the rink. If you've ever spent a weekend at a rink, argued about spring hockey, or wondered if you're raising a kid who loves the game or just doesn't know anything else, this one's for you.

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    32 mins
  • Being Innocent Feels Suspicious

    Being Innocent Feels Suspicious
    Jun 16 2026

    School’s almost out, the kids are half checked out, and we seem to be running around to a million and one end of the year school events. Question...Why do we only give awards to the kids with the highest grades? Where’s the scholarship for the kid who makes everyone laugh, organizes the fun, and is the reason people actually want to come to school? That should be the Cat & Nat award. From there, we get into police chases and why crossing the border can make even the most innocent person question every decision they’ve ever made. Why does everyone suddenly feel guilty in front of a police officer? And how many oranges are too many oranges to bring across the border?


    Keywords

    parenting, school ceremonies, billeting athletes, privacy, surveillance, technology, parenting humor, everyday life, societal rules, personal stories


    Key topics

    Billeting athletes and their families

    School closing ceremonies and awards

    Privacy concerns with technology and surveillance

    Parenting humor and everyday life stories

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    31 mins
  • The Summer Series: If They're Not Online, Are They Left Out?

    The Summer Series: If They're Not Online, Are They Left Out?
    Jun 15 2026

    Everyone wants a simple answer: When should I give my kid a phone? The problem is, there isn’t one. It's one of the biggest parenting debates out there—phones, Snapchat, social media, and whether keeping our kids offline is protecting them or leaving them out. From flip phones and family tracking apps to group chats, Snap Maps, and the reality of how kids actually communicate today, we're unpacking the pressure many of us feel and the balancing act of keeping our kids safe while helping them stay connected. We talk about the fear of exclusion, the risks that come with social media, why one-size-fits-all rules rarely work, and why every child's readiness looks different. The question isn't always, "Is my child ready for a phone?" Sometimes it's, "Am I ready to parent one?"

    If you're navigating the digital world with tweens or teens, this episode is for you!


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    28 mins
  • Wild World of Hockey Episode 4: Hockey Rink Icks

    Wild World of Hockey Episode 4: Hockey Rink Icks
    Jun 12 2026
    We are bringing you episode 4 of the wild world of youth hockey—from tournament weekends and rink life to hockey dads behaving badly, it all continues! We've got viral parent fights in the stands, glass-banging enthusiasts (one who aggressive cheerer/glass clapper who may surprise you!), sideline coaching, team group chats, and all the things that give them the ultimate rink ick. It's all part of the strange, entertaining, and occasionally unhinged culture of youth sports. Whether you're a hockey parent, a sports parent, or just someone who loves hearing about real-life chaos, this episode is packed with plenty of rink-side drama. Leave us your biggest rink icks, your wildest sports-parent stories, and tell us what's the craziest thing you've ever seen at a game?

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    37 mins