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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

Aug 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023
37 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla get together to talk about traveling with children, and to help you learn from their failures! Sit back, listen, and buckle up!
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We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Jul 19, 2023
Jul 19, 2023
37 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss continue their discussion on how fear drives behaviors, but this time they take a look in the mirror and talk about how fear drives our behavior.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
30 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss fear responses in this episode and how fear drives our kids' behaviors.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
42 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Jason Johnson for part two to discuss something that they all agree on; parenting transformed all four of them as much if not more than it transformed their kids. CLICK HERE to check out Jason's website.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
40 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Jason Johnson to discuss something that they all agree on; parenting transformed all four of them as much if not more than it transformed their kids. CLICK HERE to check out Jason's website.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
40 min
Ryan and Kayla are joined once again by Will Standfest to discuss something they get a lot of questions about, connecting with teens.
Mentioned in the Episode
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
37 min
Ryan and Kayla are joined by Will Standfest to discuss something they get a lot of questions about, connecting with teens.
Mentioned in the Episode
- Connected Parenting Minute
- Nikola Tesla
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023
43 min
Ryan and Kayla are without Chris for this one. Together they discuss two valuable tools that any of us can have; flexibility and creativity in parenting.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
32 min
In this episode (Part 2 of 2) Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by their friend Melissa Corkum to talk about blocked care, her new book, Reclaim Compassion, and her recent TED Talk.
Links
- The Adoption Connection
- Melissa's TED Talk
- Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
32 min
In this episode (Part 1 of 2) Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by their friend Melissa Corkum to talk about blocked care, her new book, Reclaim Compassion, and her recent TED Talk.
Links
- The Adoption Connection
- Melissa's TED Talk
- Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy
