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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.
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

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
How Fear Drives our Behaviors - S10 E11 (#149)
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Understanding Fear in our Kids - S10 E10 (#148)
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
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

Friday May 12, 2023
How Parenting Transformed Us with Jason Johnson (Part 2) - S10 E09 (#147)
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
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

Friday May 05, 2023
How Parenting Transformed Us with Jason Johnson (Part 1) - S10 E08 (#146)
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
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

Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Connecting with Teens with Will Standfest (Part 2) - S10 E07 (#145)
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
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
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Connecting with Teens with Will Standfest (Part 1) - S10 E06 (#144)
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Flexibility and Creativity in Parenting - S10 E05 (#143)
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Blocked Care with Melissa Corkum (Part 2) - S10 E04 (#142)
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
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

Friday Mar 03, 2023
Blocked Care with Melissa Corkum (Part 1) - S10 E03 (#141)
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
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

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Sibling Conflict (Part 2) - S10 E02 (#140)
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
In this episode, Part 2 of our sibling conflict discussion, Chris, Kayla, and Ryan share practical advice and offer some skill-building strategies for us and our kids.
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
