The Parent Pod

Talking to our kids about bodies, gender, sex and consent can feel awkward. It can make even the most confident parent freeze.
In this episode, I’m joined by Danae Beckwith, sexologist, therapist and educator, to unpack how we actually do these conversations in real life.
We talk about:
What matters more than getting the words right.
How to respond when your child asks something that catches you off guard.
What kids need to understand at different ages and what can wait.
And how to shift from fear to steadiness when these topics come up.
Danae brings warmth, humour and zero judgement to conversations that many of us didn’t grow up having. Together, we explore how open, age-appropriate conversations build trust, body confidence and emotional safety.
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to say,” this episode will help you feel calmer and more equipped.
If this episode sparked something for you, Danae works directly with individuals, couples and families who want more confidence and clarity in this space.
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What do you say to your child when the other parent won’t apologise?
In this episode, Rachel explores what it means to stand in the middle. Holding your child’s hurt while trying not to undermine your partner. She unpacks how to validate feelings without validating poor behaviour, how to avoid triangulation, and how to keep boundaries steady.
This is about supporting your child to regulate, reflect, and grow.
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Why is “sorry” so hard for some adults?
And what does it mean for kids when repair never comes?
In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening when a parent doesn’t apologise, and why the absence of “sorry” can be so much heavier on children than we realise.
We explore:
why kids notice when repair doesn’t happen

how children often internalise blame when apologies are missing

what actually helps a child feel safe and validated

You will feel empowered to trust your instincts, use the right words in hard moments, and support your child’s emotional safety.
If this resonated, Raising RAD Kids goes deeper into repair, regulation, and raising kids who feel safe in themselves.https://books.by/rachel-russell

Content note: This episode includes a brief mention of suicide. Please listen with care.
What if your child’s behaviour isn’t something to fix — but something to understand?
In this episode, I’m joined by Cameron Allen, neuroscience technologist, founder of Neuro Progeny and co-founder of Sensorium Neuro Wellness. Cameron has spent nearly two decades studying how the brain and nervous system shape behaviour, including 11 years working directly with children and adolescents in therapeutic settings.
One insight changed everything for him: all behaviour is adaptive.
We talk about what that actually means for parents and carers, and why behaviour is best understood as communication from the nervous system rather than defiance, manipulation or poor parenting.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why behaviour makes sense when you understand the nervous system

What kids’ stress responses are really asking for

Why willpower and “trying harder” don’t build resilience

How stress lives in the body, not just the mind

Practical ways to help the nervous system handle stress differently

Cameron shares how simple, real-world practices — alongside tools like heart rate variability biofeedback and virtual reality — can support regulation and resilience without adding more to already full lives.
If you’ve ever felt confused, triggered or stuck around your child’s behaviour, this episode offers a grounded, science-based lens that brings clarity, compassion and a clear way forward.
To learn more about Cameron’s work, programs and neuroscience-based tools, you can find him at:
https://www.immersive.neuroprogeny.com/
You can also follow Cameron on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/neuro_cameron/
If this episode helped, share it with another parent who needs a calmer, clearer lens on behaviour.
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Do you ever feel triggered by your kids and then feel ashamed about how you reacted? You’re not alone.
In this episode, parenting educator and author Rachel Russell explores why parenting can feel so triggering, what’s actually happening in your nervous system, and how exhaustion, old patterns and constant demands play a role.
You’ll learn how to recognise triggers without shame, understand why small moments create big reactions, and walk away with practical tools you can use today to regulate yourself and repair after tough moments.
This episode is for parents who want to stop yelling, feel calmer, and build stronger, safer relationships with their kids.

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