The Parent Hope Podcast

Jenny Brown
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Clarity & hope for parents in these anxious times with Dr Jenny Brown. This podcast features examples from the frontlines of parenting, plus discussions with parents and helpers considering how best to be a positive resource for their child’s wellbeing. It draws from research and Bowen family systems theory revealing that families do best when the parent focuses on managing themself and clarifying parenting principles rather than changing the child.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Supporting Children with Clarity and Care with Elisabeth Shaw

    When a relationship ends, parenting continues—and how parents navigate that transition can shape a child’s long-term wellbeing. In this thoughtful and compassionate episode, Dr. Jenny Brown speaks with Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW and a leading clinical psychologist & family therapist, about guiding families through separation with clarity, steadiness, and care.  Drawing on decades of experience, Elisabeth offers practical insights into what truly supports children during times of upheaval—emphasising the importance of managing our own emotional responses, maintaining boundaries, and avoiding placing children in the middle of adult conflict. Together, they explore how parents can use what remains in their control to foster stability, connection, and resilience, even as family structures change.  This episode offers grounded guidance for parents, as well as clinicians and educators, focusing on emotional maturity, leadership in parenting, and protecting children’s wellbeing during one of the most challenging transitions in family life. https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/  Family Dispute Mediation  https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/support/services/family-dispute-resolution-mediation/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-shaw-636aa734/    Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    43 min

  2. 21 APR

    Real Questions, Grounded Reflections for Ep 2: Unpacking Resilience: Parenting an Anxious, Disengaging Child With David and Jenny Brown 

    This follow-up episode explores the real-life questions parents are still asking after the Parent Hope interview with Dr. Lyn Worsley. Together, David and Jenny Brown unpack what parents are left grappling with about resilience in everyday parenting—especially when children are anxious or disengaging from school.   Through practical reflections, they discuss how parents might respond to anxiety as a signal, know when to step in or step back, and support children through challenges like school disengagement. This conversation offers steady, hopeful guidance for parents learning to play the long game.   Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    17 min

  3. 6 APR

    Let’s Unpack Resilience: Parenting an Anxious, Disengaging Child With Confidence and Hope with Dr Lyn Worsley

    Anxious kids and teens often begin to withdraw—from friends, from challenges, and increasingly, from school. But behind that disengagement lies a deeper need: resilience. In this episode, our guest Dr Lyn Worsley of The Resilience Centre helps us unpack exactly what resilience is—beyond the clichés—and why it matters so profoundly for anxious young people ---and their parents. Dr Worsley also shares how parents can actively cultivate resilience-building family environments where strengths are noticed, challenges are navigated step by step, and confidence grows over time. What traps can parents beware of —where their efforts to support can inadvertently hinder the growth of resilience? This is a practical, compassionate conversation for any parent navigating the complex intersection of anxiety, resilience, and school disengagement. Dr Lyn Worsley is a clinical psychologist, author, and director of The Resilience Centre in Sydney, Australia. She is internationally recognised for developing the Resilience Doughnut, a strengths-based model used in schools and clinical settings to help young people and families thrive. With decades of experience supporting anxious children, teens, and their parents, Dr Worsley brings a warm, evidence-informed approach to understanding and building resilience in everyday life. Links The Resilience Doughnut https://www.theresiliencedoughnut.com.au/people/lyn-worsley/ The resilience Centre https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/practitioner-profiles/   Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    49 min

  4. 16 MAR

    Real Questions, Grounded Reflections for Ep 1: Children’s Exposure to the Online World — What Parents Are Still Wondering

    In this first Real Questions, Grounded Reflections episode, Jenny and David Brown slow down the conversation following the Parent Hope interview with Dr. Marshal Ballantine Jones. Together, they explore questions many parents are carrying: Is my child okay after what they’ve seen online? How do I talk about sexualised content without shame or panic? Is it too late to reset boundaries? With honesty, steadiness, and hope, this conversation offers grounded principles—not quick fixes—reminding parents that calm leadership, balanced love, and non-reactive boundaries can turn even painful moments into opportunities for growth. Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    22 min

  5. 2 MAR

    When the Internet Gets There First: Restoring Steadiness So Children Can Recover Well with Dr Marshall Ballantine-Jones

    When children are exposed to confronting sexualised online content, parents can be left reeling—worried about the impact, unsure what to do next, and tempted to jump into control mode. While Australia has now rolled out age restrictions for children and social media, much of the damage has already been done, leaving many families trying to work out how to respond. Yet children recover best when the adults around them restore their own steadiness first. When parents can respond calmly and with clarity, they create the secure space children need to make sense of what happened and re-establish healthy attitudes to sex and intimacy. In this episode, we speak with Dr Marshall Ballantine-Jones, a leading specialist in online sexualisation education with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. As CEO of DigiHelp Publishing, Marshall designs school-based programs that address the realities of online behaviour with honesty, compassion, and practical strategies. Together, we explore: Why children’s online exposure can unsettle parents just as much as childrenGetting real about the damaging impacts of porn exposure for childrenHow parents can restore steadiness before guiding their child forwardPractical ways to support children as they recover and rebuild healthy understandings of sex and intimacyWhat effective “repair” looks like at home—without shame, panic, or overcontrolHow strengthening the parent-child connection remains the most protective factorThis conversation offers reassurance for parents who feel overwhelmed, replacing fear-driven reactions with grounded confidence. Instead of trying to control every risk, parents can learn to steady themselves—so their children can recover well and continue developing with hope and resilience. Links https://digihelp.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-ballantine-jones-2096a933a/ 6 Principles for Parenting in a Porn Culture:  https://resistministries.org/parents/ Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    54 min

  6. 4 FEB

    REBROADCAST: Parenting with Purpose: How Goal Setting Impacts Family Life

    In setting the tone for this repost, Jenny Brwon highlights why she thinks this conversation endures: Phil Klever’s long-term research shows that the most resilient families aren’t defined by perfect parenting but by steady, self-directed goals that anchor parents over the years. She underscores how small, thoughtful steps — rather than quick fixes — help parents stay less reactive, more connected, and more grounded in their role. Phillip Klever has conducted a remarkable 20-year study of 50 couples and their multigenerational families and has written 7 peer-reviewed journal articles about the study.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-klever-8b360927/ Research https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phillip-Klever Key article https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00120.x   Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    29 min

  7. 21 JAN

    REBROADCAST: Let Them Be: Resisting the Rush to Pathologise Adolescence

    In opening this repost, Jenny Brown highlights this episode as a standout for its clarity and compassion. Briony Scott’s reminder to see teens as emerging adults rather than fragile problems resonates deeply with parents feeling pressure to diagnose every wobble. Jenny lifts up the episode’s central idea: that parents can reduce anxiety — their own and their teen’s — by trusting development, staying thoughtful, and avoiding the contagious panic that often clouds adolescence today.  Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/brionys/?originalSubdomain=au SMH article https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/briony-scott-the-surprising-sex-talk-sydney-s-most-respected-principal-gives-her-students-20241114-p5kqpd.html Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    55 min

  8. 7 JAN

    REBROADCAST: Being a Lighthouse: Parents Bringing Steadiness and Calm in the Storm of Self-Harm

    In introducing this repost, Jenny Brown points to Dr Anne-Maree Bickerton’s lighthouse metaphor as one of the most transformative ideas for parents facing intense distress. She reflects on how the shift from fear-driven responses to calm, connected presence can immediately change the emotional climate. Jenny emphasises that steadiness — not control — is a parent’s greatest asset during moments of self-harm or heightened emotion. To watch the video mentioned – This is an excellent resource! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_B61YifyrM To read about the safety first model  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/anzf.1055 for more papers: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Annemaree-Bickerton-28411169 Dr Bickerton is the co-developer of the training: STAYING CONNECTED WHEN EMOTIONS RUN HIGH. Upcoming Workshops: https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/family-and-carer-mental-health-program-0/staying-connected-when-emotions-run-high Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: Contact@parentproject.com.au (02) 9904 5600

    33 min
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Clarity & hope for parents in these anxious times with Dr Jenny Brown. This podcast features examples from the frontlines of parenting, plus discussions with parents and helpers considering how best to be a positive resource for their child’s wellbeing. It draws from research and Bowen family systems theory revealing that families do best when the parent focuses on managing themself and clarifying parenting principles rather than changing the child.

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  • Creator
    Jenny Brown
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Parent Hope Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Parent Hope Podcast

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