The Empowered Parent Podcast

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The Empowered Parent Podcast is a practical, insight-driven resource for parents and caregivers who want to raise resilient kids and lead with confidence in the midst of real-world challenges. Hosted by Chris Turner, Ryan, and Kayla North, the podcast blends neuroscience, psychology, faith, and lived experience to translate complex research into clear, usable strategies for everyday family life. Each episode offers both encouragement and actionable tools. Trusted by listeners across the globe, The Empowered Parent Podcast equips adults to show up with clarity, compassion, and courage, even when parenting feels overwhelming.

Episodes

May 2, 2025

Back to Basics: Welcome to The Brain - S12 E06

May 2, 2025

35 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are back after a short break and have decided to get back to basics. In this episode, they start with a conversation about the brain. They discuss how your brain was formed, how it processes information, and so much more.

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Mar 12, 2025

The Birth Family Episode with Jamie Finn - S12 E05

Mar 12, 2025

25 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Jamie Finn to discuss birth family relationships. They talm about the importance of advocating for and honoring the children's birth families, and in doing so create a network of support for the children and their families.

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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Feb 24, 2025

The Marriage Episode with Beth Guckenberger - S12 E04

Feb 24, 2025

27 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with their friend Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, to discuss marriage. With almost 100 years of wedded experience, they shared what they've learned about themselves, their spouses, and how they've managed to stay connected while parenting their kids.

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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Jan 28, 2025

School: We Got Options with Will Standfest - S12 E03

Jan 28, 2025

56 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are once again joined by their friend Will Standfest of The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. They dive into all of the educational options available to families; Homeschool, Public School, and Private School.

The Connected Parenting Minute Links

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Jan 16, 2025

Back to School: Mid-Year Edition with Will Standfest - S12 E02

Jan 16, 2025

40 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by their friend Will Standfest of The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. They discuss the need to get on the same page with the school no matter your
educational choices for your family.

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One Big Happy Home

Produced by Dallas Stacy

Jan 2, 2025

FASD Myths and Realities with Sandra Flach - S12 E01

Jan 2, 2025

47 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sit down with their friend Sandra Flach, Founder and Executive Director of Justice for Orphans and host of The Adoption and Foster Care Journey Podcast. They discuss the myths and realities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and offer some ways to help. Sandra is an FASD Educator and Coach.

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One Big Happy Home

Produced by Dallas Stacy

Nov 15, 2024

The Kids Are Going to be as Good as We Are with Daren Jones - S11 E13 (#173)

Nov 15, 2024

33 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sit down with their friend Daren Jones and reflect on all things parenting. Daren is the Associate Director of Training & Consultation services with the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at TCU.

We recently had a conversation with our friend Daren Jones and reflected on all things parenting. In the midst of the discussion, Daren shared this piece of wisdom with us, "The kids are going to be as good as we are. So if we suck, guess what? We're going to have a long day." So, what are we doing to build our skills as parents? What are we doing to make sure our histories don't become buttons that get pushed? What are we doing to make sure we're good today? These are questions we must have answers to.

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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Nov 5, 2024

LIVE at Replanted in Chicago - S11 E12 (#172)

Nov 5, 2024

26 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan did something they hadn't done before, they recorded an episode live in front of an audience. The team took questions from the audience and responded to them at the Replanted Conference in Chicago.

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Oct 8, 2024

Wherever You Go - Ryan Wrote a Book - S11 E11 (#171)

Oct 8, 2024

29 min

Kayla plays host in this episode as she interviews Ryan about his new book, Wherever You Go: A 28-Day Devotional for Adoptive & Foster Parents. Purchase your copy on Amazon NOW!

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Sep 3, 2024

Is the Ideal a Lie? - S11 E10 (#170)

Sep 3, 2024

36 min

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan discuss whether the ideal situation is attainable and conclude that it shouldn't be, but we need to keep striving for it.

One Big Happy Home

Produced by Dallas Stacy