Episodes
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Ep 134 - When Kids Refuse to Obey, ADHD & Menopause! (Featuring Dr. Bethany Bilodeau)
This week's podcast episode is one you won't want to miss. I'm joined by special guest Dr. B as we dive into real, everyday challenges many families are navigating—ADHD, menopause, and those tough moments when kids simply refuse to cooperate. Dr. B brings her powerful expertise from her…
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Ep 133 - Making Friends as Adults & Showing Up Well
This episode is extra special—it marks the beginning of a brand new adventure, and I'm bringing you along for the journey. Inside, I'm sharing two powerful segments from my Radio Talk Show that dive into something so many of us quietly struggle with: making adult friendships and truly showing up...
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Ep 132 - My Child Only Listens to Dad
Many parents quietly carry the same frustration: "Why does my child listen to my spouse… but not me?" It can feel personal. It can feel unfair. And if you're the parent constantly repeating yourself while your partner walks in and gets instant compliance, it can even make you wonder if you're…
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Ep 131 - Calming the After School Angst
The backpacks hit the floor… and suddenly the emotions hit everyone. If afternoons in your home feel like a pressure cooker—tears, meltdowns, short tempers, and "I don't know what's wrong!"—this episode is for you. In Calming the After-School Angst, Jenn pulls back the curtain on what's really...
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Ep 130 - Mental Health Matters (Featuring Turning Point)
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the passionate young founders of Turning Point Clothing SK—a high school entrepreneurship class project that transformed into a powerful movement for mental health awareness. Born from a place of grief and courage, these remarkable young men—now in…
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Ep 129 3 Ways to Slow Down Christmas
It's Christmas… but it doesn't feel like Christmas. You've booked the sleigh ride. Said yes to the cookie exchange. Nailed the elf antics, the concerts, the gifts, the matching pajamas. And somewhere between the peppermint lattes and the Pinterest-perfect moments… it hit you. "This doesn't feel...
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Ep 128 Transformative Parenting (Featuring Todd Sarner)
In this episode, psychotherapist and parenting coach Todd Sarner shares powerful insights into defiance, attachment, and the instincts driving our children's behavior. We explore why kids resist, what's really behind "challenging" behavior, and how understanding their emotional needs can…
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Ep 127 Anxiety in our Kids
🎉 Season 7 Launch! 🎉 We're kicking off a brand new season of the Families Matter Most podcast—and Jenn is diving straight into a big one: Anxiety in our kids. From toddlers to teens, anxiety shows up differently in every personality and age. In today's episode, Jenn breaks it down: 💭 What...
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Ep 126 Every Parent's Worst Fear (with Tammy MacDonald)
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, domestic violence, substance use, and strong language related to grief. Please listen with care. In this powerful and deeply vulnerable season closer, we welcome a guest whose story holds the weight of every parent's worst fear. One...
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Ep 125 Four Strategies to deal with Anger
This Mother's Day, we're celebrating YOU—the heart of your home—with something special. In this episode of Families Matter Most, we're gifting you a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite sessions from the No More Yelling course. It's a powerful, grace-filled sneak peek that offers real...
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Ep 124 Escaping Violence (Featuring Lisa Williams of Shelter Movers)
This week, we're honored to spotlight the launch of Shelter Movers Regina, led by the incredible Lisa Williams. As the 11th chapter of Shelter Movers in Canada, this life-saving service is opening a path to safety for women and children fleeing abuse—right here in our community. Shelter Movers...
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Ep 123 Your 9 Year Old
"The age I get the MOST phone calls for is seven-year-olds—but do you know what age comes in second? Nine. That's right. Nine-year-olds are often underestimated and misunderstood, and today we're diving deep into why this age is such a turning point." In this episode, I unpack the beautiful...
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Ep 122 Mental Performance Parenting (Featuring Gary Chupik)
Parenting isn't just about keeping up with schedules and snack times—it's about leading with confidence, making quick decisions under pressure, and managing the mental load of home, work, and social life. Sound familiar? These are the same skills top performers in the NFL, FBI, and Fortune 500...
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Ep 121 The Rock, The Marshmallow and the Tennis Ball
Ever feel like you and your partner are playing for different teams when it comes to parenting? Maybe one of you is the Rock—firm, structured, and all about discipline—while the other is the Marshmallow, always giving in to avoid conflict. Or perhaps you're the Tennis Ball- flexible and somewhere...
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Ep 120 Parenting - Bad for your Health?
Is Parenting Hurting Your Health? Parenting in 1985 looked nothing like it does today. We might have even said it was on the verge of neglect- kick the kids outside and don't come back until I say you can. Fast forward to now – we're working longer hours, juggling endless homework, shuttling kids...
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Ep 119 More Momma Guilt (Featuring Dr. Node)
Welcome back to the Families Matter Most podcast! This week, I have a special guest, Dr. Node, joining me to unpack a topic every mom can relate to—mom guilt. You know that feeling—the stress builds, the pressure mounts, and before we know it, we explode. Then comes the regret, the guilt over...
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Ep 118 The Sex Bucket
Imagine you have a bucket that represents your needs in intimacy—what does that bucket look like? Is it overflowing, half-empty, or maybe even bone-dry? In this episode, we're diving deep into the idea of "sex buckets"—our unique needs, emotions, and thoughts around intimacy and connection. We're...
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Ep 117 Lose Weight and Get Healthy
Are you a busy parent secretly dreaming of fitting into your old 18 or 22-year-old jeans? Those pre-kid days where you had the time to meal prep and hit the gym for hours might feel like a distant memory—but don't lose hope! This week, we're tackling how to lose weight and get healthy without...
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Ep 116 Teaching Responsibility without Ruining Relationship
Are you feeling exhausted trying to teach your kids responsibility while keeping the peace? You're not alone! Many parents hit a point where they say, "I've tried everything, and nothing works." It feels like no matter what you do—setting rules, following through, or refusing to cave—things just...
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Ep 115 Leadership at Home & Work - (Featuring Phoebe De Ciman)
In this episode, I sit down with a special guest, my good friend and basketball coach- Phoebe, to explore what it means to lead with integrity at work and at home. Together, we dive into the vital role integrity plays in leadership, both on the court and in our everyday lives. Whether you're...
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Ep 114 3 Causes of Self Sabotage
Enjoy something different as we share a recorded lesson from our Strong Family Program this week on Self- Sabotage. In this episode, we explore the three main causes of self-sabotage: negative words, limiting beliefs, and assuming intentions. Discover how the language you use shapes your mindset,...
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Ep 113 Are you Leading or Managing?
In today's episode, we're exploring the art of balancing leadership and management as a parent. Parenting goes beyond daily tasks; it's about inspiring and guiding your family toward growth and unity. We'll share simple, practical strategies to help you lead and manage your home effectively, plus…
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Ep 112 - Parenting and Fighting (Featuring my Hubby Sean)
On today's Families Matter Most podcast, we're diving into Marriage and Fighting, featuring a special guest—my husband, Sean! We'll explore the common parenting battles that arise at different stages of raising kids. First, we tackle the preschool years when life feels chaotic, finances are…
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Ep 111 The Big 3: Three Things that will Transform your Family
The Big 3: Three Things that will Transform Your Family This week, we have a special bonus episode from our online course Building Connection! Have you ever wondered how to strengthen family bonds, reduce sibling squabbles, or manage your own stress and anger as a parent? If so, this episode is…
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Ep 110 Dust off your Dreams (With Jayna Amadasun)
Welcome to today's episode of Families Matter Most! We have an incredible guest with us—Jayna, Founder of Ember Impact Global. Jayna is deeply passionate about empowering women to rediscover their strength and ignite transformation, both personally and professionally. Through her coaching, she...
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Ep 109 Why Kids are Bad After School
Welcome back to Families Matter Most Podcast! This week, we're diving into a topic that's both common and challenging for many parents: why do our kids act up and let loose in unhealthy ways right after school? We'll explore the reasons behind this behavior and offer actionable tips to help you...
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Ep 108 Big Dream Mom's (featuring Jess Tetu)
This week, we are honored to have Jess Tetu as our special guest. Jess will share her remarkable journey to becoming a successful businesswoman, highlighting her dedication to giving back and her resilience in pushing through challenging times. Jess's story is one of finding strength and forging…
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Ep 107 Intimate Partner Abuse (Featuring Courtney Lavalley)
*Trigger Warning:* This episode discusses intimate partner violence and child abuse. In this powerful and insightful episode, we welcome Courtney Lavalley, the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, a vital refuge for women escaping violence and domestic abuse. Courtney shares her...
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Ep 106 Kids These Days (Featuring Dr. Jody Carrington)
In a world where we're always connected and constantly juggling the demands of work, parenting, and personal ambitions, finding a moment of peace can feel impossible. Join us, as our special guest Dr. Jody Carington, renowned psychologist, and best-selling author, as she guides you to find calm…
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Ep 105 Finding Your Voice (Featuring Amanda Perrot)
In our journey as women, the pressure to continuously give can lead to burnout, often sacrificing our own passions and well-being. Join Amanda as she unveils her path to breaking free from this cycle. Discover how she not only built two thriving businesses but also nurtures a team of 15 employees...
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Ep 104 Five Skills Your Kid Needs
Here are 5 Rules for YOU to have an amazing and awesome life, which will help you be successful. All behaviour is communication, whether it is behaviour we like or we don't like it is all communicating something. Our children's behaviour is also connected to feelings, and these feelings are...
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Ep 103 Growing Up and Raising Kids in the Spotlight (Featuring Greg Moore AKA Wheels)
As children we often dream of what life would be like if we had all the connections, were celebrities, or everyone knew us as famous. Greg Moore joins us on today's podcast to share his experiences of being raised in the spotlight and now raising his children in the spotlight. Greg shares some...
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Ep 102 Communicating with your Kids & Students (Featuring Educator, Julie Sims)
Calling all parents! Join Jenn Dean and Julie Sims- Learning Resource Teacher as we dive into tools you can use to help your children with their emotions and behaviors. Many of you are looking for ways to work with your teachers and the classroom needs. These tools are great ways to help your…
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Ep 101 The Kids Tell All (Featuring my kids, Matt, Evan & Ryan)
Disclaimer: My kids tell all and things might be shared that your kids are not ready to hear. This week on the Families Matter Most podcast Matt, Evan, and Ryan tell all the parenting wins and fails from their perspective. That's right. Jenn is interviewing all three of her sons and they are...
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Ep 100 Everything You Wanted to Know (Featuring Sean Dean)
Wow! 100 Episodes, I can't believe we have made it this far. Thank you to those who have been with us from day one, who have shared our podcast, or shared your questions and stories to help us keep this podcast going. Families Matter Most Podcast turned 5 years old this week, and we hit 100...
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Ep 99 Just How Angry Are You?
This week, we are sharing something special. Today, I want to share one of my sessions from my online course No More Yelling. So today's podcast will actually be lesson two, where I break down our anger and diving into the three areas of anger. Yes, it's amazing when you can identify you are...
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Ep 98 Fostering, Adopting and Connecting (Featuring Tammy Winter)
Parenting is hard, parenting children no matter how they become part of your family is hard. Today, Tammy Winters shares the similarities and differences of raising children whether they are biological, foster, or adopted kids. As a parent, it's easy to think you know it all, that everything can…
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Ep 97 An Actual Happy New Year
An Actual Happy New Year -A year in recap. Families Matter Most (Jenn,) has made some huge changes and adjustments. Today, she wants to share how she navigated lots of change all in one year. Plus, Jenn has some tools and tips to help you succeed and reach your goals this year. What is your goal...
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Ep 96 Are you the Problem?
We all love to have that friend that tells us life is so hard, but do you have that person that will also challenge you? What if the problem really is you? It's easy to get inside our own heads and hyper-focus. Remember that song, "Hi, it's me. I'm the problem, it's me." Ya, that song is a stab…
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Ep 95 Defiance: When your kid says NO!
Christmas is coming and so are the big and little meltdowns. But do you feel ready and equipped to parent these moments? Are you ready to parent without your own emotions getting in the way. You know what I'm talking about, your kids don't listen, you get mad, then you have to apologize for...
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Ep 94 Lose Your Weight for Good (Featuring Jaycee Tara)
Lose Your Weight for Good with Special Guest and friend Jaycee Tara. This week we are getting real sharing Jaycee's story of dieting, binging, and the root of why she did this. Have you ever wondered, what is beneath your desire to diet? Why you feel required to diet? If you have had these...
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Ep 93 Stop Overreacting
This week we are talking about overreacting. Making the situation all about ME! Wait, I don't have a problem, why are you targeting me? Ha! When was the last time your emotions or your brain created a bigger problem out of a small thing? I have three steps to help you avoid overreacting with your...
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Ep 92 Stop Being So Negative
We all have hard days. We all have that triggering thought, that spirals us into a whole day or week of terrible, negative thoughts. But do you find these thoughts have taken over everything? Today's podcast is all about our negative thoughts, and tools to help you find positive thoughts. These...
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Ep 91 Building Better Relationships (Featuring Mark Gordon)
On this week's podcast I am excited to invite a special guest, Mark Gordon to share his knowledge and experience on relationships. Mark has written an amazing book "Relationship Matters," and he coaches couples who are at their breaking point. Mark shares some of his own story starting with his...
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Ep 90 Back to School Grab Bag
Welcome Back to another year of podcasts. To kick it off, this week's podcast covers the common back to school issues. A Grab Bag compilation of ten or more common back to school questions, concerns, and struggles for parents and their families. If you are sending your child back to school…
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Ep 89 How to Reduce Your Anger Now
You're not as bad as you think. Does your Anger make you feel like a bad person? Does your Anger make you think there is no hope? If so, today's episode is for you. You probably aren't as bad of a person as you think you are. I have three tools and a project for you to do today! Go grab your…
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Ep 88 Growing Your Kids Self Esteem
This week we have an awesome activity so grab that paper and pen and let's get started! Have multiple kids? Grab a few pages. This will be a good one! In this week's episode, we are going to look into the words our kids believe. The things our kids do that frustrate us, or make us happy. Do you…
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Ep 87 When Life is Absolute Crap
Today, I want to talk to you about life. Life from a dramatic point of view, if you know teens they will be honest and dramatic sometimes. As adults, we often try to be little the struggles. Unfortunately, the longer we push those struggles away and don't deal with them the worse it gets! So...
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Ep 86 The Mindset You Need to Reach Your Goals
Are you ready to make some changes for the New Year? Or this week depending on when you are listening? Our mindset can make a huge difference when it comes to reaching our goals. This week I am sharing five great questions to ask yourself about your goals. Five fantastic questions to help change...
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Ep 85 Are Your Kids Grateful? (Christmas Special)
Grateful Christmas Special is Here! Kids can forget how many blessings and good things they have in their life. It's typical for kids to want the fun to continue, and slip into selfishness. Just like us. Once we start looking for the negatives in our lives, we always find lots of them. I'm going…
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