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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.
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Feb 5, 2022
Feb 5, 2022
37 min
Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are back with a new season and a new episode. They discuss how connected parenting works in big families. In part one, they discuss how being proactive is a foundational component of connecting at home.
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One Big Happy Home
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Produced by Dallas Stacy

Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
37 min
She's back! Chris and Ryan welcome Kayla back for this episode and they're talking about consequences. They talk about how to use them effectively and in ways that can help the parent-child relationship.
As mentioned in this episode
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Jan 9, 2022
Jan 9, 2022
44 min
Chris and Ryan are without Kayla again for this episode. They decide to hit record and see where the conversation takes them. Where it takes them to is a discussion of Ted Lasso and the importance of good leadership amongst other things.
As mentioned in this episode
- Ted Lasso Darts Scene
- The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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

Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2021
34 min
Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode. They discuss why the holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year as well as a very difficult time for us as well. They remind us that we need to "keep our balance" especially at this time of the year.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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

Nov 25, 2021
Nov 25, 2021
36 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are back and discussing something important, gratitude. We often talk about how we wish our kids had more gratitude, but they discuss how we need to model lives of gratitude for our kids. They share some of the things they are thankful for and why our circumstances sometimes make it hard for us to be thankful.
Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
26 min
Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are back and take on the topic of consequences. But before they discuss how to effectively use consequences, they talk about why connection can help make consequences less necessary.
Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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

Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
35 min
Chris, Kayla, and Ryan and joined once again by Chris's wife Kelly to continue the discussion on parenting teens.
Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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

Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
31 min
This episode of the podcast is a special one because Chris, Kayla, and Ryan and joined by Chris's wife Kelly to discuss parenting teens. They don't often discuss this subject, but as the number of teens is growing in their families they thought they would give it a shot.
Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast
We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could 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

Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
44 min
Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode again and pick up where they left off talking about the power of being present with our kids. They share some practical things they have done in their families too.
Resources Mentioned in this 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 across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy

May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
27 min
Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode and they discuss the importance of being present and available for our kids. The boys share from their experiences as dads, they focus on the 5 Household Dysfunction ACES, and share why we need to maximize our time with 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 across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast?
One Big Happy Home
Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon
Produced by Dallas Stacy
