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The best podcasts for Raising Mentally Strong, Future-ready Kids

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Who am I?

Petal Modeste is the Associate Dean of Professional Advancement, Graduate Degree Programs and Executive Education at Columbia Law School*. Petal began her legal career as an associate in the Finance Group at Shearman & Sterling, LLP and before joining Columbia Law School, she served as Senior Director and Strategic Advisor for Legal Recruiting at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP. Petal received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education, cum laude, from Andrews University, her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Howard University School of Law and her MBA from Columbia Business School. Petal serves on the board of several non-profits dedicated to positively impacting the lives of families and children. She is married with two daughters. She and her family live in New York City and spend significant time with their immediate families in the Caribbean and Western Europe. *The opinions and views expressed on Parenting for the Future are those of the speakers and do not purport to reflect any policy or position of Columbia Law School. I am a mother to 2 children in 2 different generations and both terrified and excited by our rapidly evolving world. I want to raise my children to thrive and make their unique impact on the world and I know that to do so, I must understand the phenomena shaping the future and acquire the most cutting edge, scientific parenting tools. The conversations on my podcast help me and the global community of empowered parents who listen, achieve those goals.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

Through weekly conversations with the most innovative thinkers in a broad array of disciplines, the podcast gives parents and those with children in their lives, a new lens through which to understand the forces that have and continue to shape the world and cutting edge tools and resources to apply their new understanding of the world as they raise a generation of powerful, purposeful people, prepared to lead positive change in the world.

What is my podcast playlist about?

The podcast hosts captivating weekly dialogues with brilliant minds from diverse fields, providing parents and caregivers a fresh perspective to comprehend the impactful forces that shape our world. It offers cutting-edge resources to implement this newfound knowledge while nurturing a generation of formidable, purpose-driven individuals, poised to spearhead positive transformations globally!

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Parenting for the Future

Why this podcast?

The podcast engages in weekly discussions with leading experts across diverse disciplines, offering parents and caregivers a new perspective on global influences. It equips them with cutting-edge tools to raise a generation of empowered individuals, ready to lead positive transformations in the world.

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Parenting for the Future helps parents understand - the phenomena that will shape the world in which their children will come of age and the science and strategies for raising their children to find their own voices so that they can thrive and shape that world in their unique way.

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2. The Greg McKeown Podcast

Why this podcast?

Helps us hone in on what's essential for a rich and authentic life and stop wasting our time, resources and energy on things that ultimately do not bring us joy. The plus for parents is that we can then teach these skills to our children.

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Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.

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3. TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

Why this podcast?

Helps parents of neurodivergent children raise them to thrive and make their unique contribution to the world by helping them navigate every aspect of their upbringing. Just pure inspiration.

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child? Tilt Parenting is here to help. Hosted by parenting activist and author Debbie Reber, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating life with ADHD, autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e) kids. With expert interviews and candid conversations, you'll discover practical solutions for things like school challenges and refusal, therapy options, and fostering inclusion, social struggles, advocacy, intense behavior, and more — all through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Whether you're struggling with advocating for your child at school or seeking ways to better support their unique needs, Debbie offers the guidance and encouragement you need to reduce overwhelm and create a thriving, joyful family environment. It's like sitting down with a trusted friend who gets it. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

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4. Motherhood in Black & White

Why this podcast?

I just love the way the hosts tackle the everyday issues that arise in parenting. Very real and relatable

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Hosted by Gen X moms, Kaanji Irby and Tara Campbell. These two women- one Black and one White- come from different worlds, but have become close friends through their shared experiences as suburban ‘boy moms,’ working women in male-dominated workplaces, and their love of 90s hip-hop. Listen in as they chat with each other and connect with guests about parenting and pop culture and the tragedies and triumphs of motherhood with honesty, empathy and humor.

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5. Wow in the World

Why this podcast?

This podcast sparks curiosity and wonder in kids (and adults) and allows them to consider how to make the improbably, probable and to see possibilities

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The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!

New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+, Wondery+ Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

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