The Whinypaluza Podcast

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Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy. On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2: https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/

  1. Episode 521: Valentine's Day Special

    4D AGO

    Episode 521: Valentine's Day Special

    This heartfelt Valentine’s Day episode brings you inside Rebecca and Seth Greene’s 22-year love story—from their almost-Valentine's first date to the lessons learned through parenting, conflict, and connection. With humor, vulnerability, and zero filters, they reflect on marriage, growth, and how love evolves when you choose each other every day. They talk about rituals that keep them close, TikTok marriage hacks, parenting chaos, and even managing a podcast mid-kid-pickup. It’s real, it’s romantic, and it’s Rebecca and Seth at their most honest and endearing. Top Takeaways: → Your first date may not fall on Valentine's Day—but the story is what matters. → Love grows through daily micro-moments (coffee runs, foot rubs, showing up). → Marriages thrive when you recommit daily—not just yearly. → Conflict isn’t failure—it's growth if you repair it well. → Parenting is the most intense (and rewarding) team sport. Quote from Rebecca: “Marriage is two imperfect people who never give up on each other.” Quote from Seth: “I want to be married to you every single day—and I want you to want to stay married to me every day too.” Call to Action: 💌 Share this episode with someone you love—or someone who needs to hear real talk about lasting love. 💬 Leave a review with your own best relationship tip. 🎧 Subscribe to Whinypaluza so you don’t miss a moment of laughter, learning, and love.

    35 min
  2. Episode 520: Never Give Up on Your Parenting

    6D AGO

    Episode 520: Never Give Up on Your Parenting

    In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene delivers a raw, heartfelt pep talk for parents who feel exhausted, discouraged, or like nothing they’re doing is working. Speaking honestly about the long game of parenting, Rebecca reminds parents that struggle does not equal failure, boundaries still matter, and connection always comes before control. This episode is part encouragement, part truth-telling, and part reminder that showing up again tomorrow is what makes you a good parent. Key Takeaways → Parenting is a long game, not a daily performance review → Challenging behavior is often developmentally appropriate, not a sign you’re failing → Stop measuring success by today’s behavior and start measuring how you show up → Your kids are listening even when it looks like they are not → Connection, not control, is what creates lasting change → Borrow hope from others when you’ve run out → Taking a break is not quitting, it’s refueling Memorable Quotes “Just showing up and not giving up is what makes you a good parent.” “Your child’s struggle is not your failure.” “Throw in the towel today, pick it back up tomorrow.” Resources Mentioned Read the full blog at Whinypaluza.com Teenage Tuesday blog by Ella Greene Join the Whinypaluza Moms Facebook Group Sign up for the free weekly email newsletter Listener Invitation If this episode helped you, please share it with another parent who could use a reminder. Subscribe, rate, review, and let Rebecca know what topics you want covered next.

    24 min
  3. Conflict Resolution Skills We Were Never Taught

    FEB 6

    Conflict Resolution Skills We Were Never Taught

    What if conflict is not a sign that something is wrong, but proof that something matters, and we were never taught how to handle it? In this eye-opening episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene sits down with Kimberly Best, RN, MA, a mediator and conflict management expert who spent years in critical care before dedicating her career to helping people navigate the conversations they avoid most. Kimberly explains why conflict is normal, why silence often causes more damage than honesty, and how emotional regulation and curiosity can completely change outcomes in marriage, parenting, divorce, and the workplace. Drawing from lived experience, mediation practice, and deep compassion, this conversation reframes conflict as a skill set problem rather than a people problem and offers practical tools listeners can use immediately. 5 Key Takeaway  → Conflict is normal and does not mean a relationship is broken  → Silence and avoidance often cause more harm than difficult conversations  → The person is not the problem. The problem is the problem  → Emotions are information and learning to regulate them changes everything  → Listening with curiosity creates better outcomes than trying to be right Quotes from the Guest “The most important conversations are often the ones we are not having.” “Conflict is normal. We do not have people problems. We have a skill set problem." If you want to learn how to have hard conversations without damaging relationships, connect with Kimberly Best at bestconflictsolutions.com to explore her conflict management training, mediation services, and speaking programs.

    43 min
  4. Stop Blaming Yourself

    FEB 4

    Stop Blaming Yourself

    Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of self blame, taking responsibility for things that are far beyond your control?  In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene explore the pervasive nature of self blame and offer a compassionate guide to letting it go. They share personal stories and practical strategies to help you distinguish between healthy responsibility and destructive guilt, empowering you to embrace a more forgiving and growth oriented mindset. In this episode, you will learn: → How to recognize the subtle ways self blame shows up in your daily life. → The critical difference between taking responsibility and assigning blame. → Why you are only one piece of the puzzle in your children's lives. → The power of practicing repair over rumination to heal and move forward. → How to cultivate self compassion and let "good enough" be your new standard. "Blame makes me feel shameful. Responsibility is what leads us to grow and change." - Rebecca Greene "Why do you think that you're so important that it's all your fault?" - Rebecca Greene

    31 min
  5. For the Moms Who Carry Everything and Keep Going

    JAN 30

    For the Moms Who Carry Everything and Keep Going

    Burnout has quietly become a badge of honor. But what if it is actually your nervous system asking you to stop, listen, and do things differently? In this episode of Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Helen Malinowski, founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and Beacon of Hope Counseling, for a deeply grounding conversation about sustainable success. Helen shares how her own experience with burnout during pregnancy reshaped her approach to leadership, motherhood, and business. Instead of pushing harder, she built a seven figure group therapy practice centered on nervous system regulation, community, and human first leadership. This episode explores why burnout has become normalized, how somatic awareness helps us regulate stress in real time, and why true success supports your clients, your family, and yourself without sacrificing any one of them. Key Takeaways  → Burnout is a warning sign, not a measure of dedication or success.  → Nervous system regulation begins with simple grounding and awareness practices.  → Community is one of the strongest protectors against burnout, both at work and at home.  → Sustainable leadership balances people, purpose, and business needs together.  → Boundaries are embodied, not just spoken, and require practice and self-awareness.  → Small moments of regulation throughout the day can prevent long-term overwhelm. If this conversation resonated with you, take a moment to notice where your body is asking for more support. Share this episode with someone who is carrying too much, and remember to spend every day laughing, learning, and loving.

    46 min
  6. Winter Emotional and Physical Storms

    JAN 28

    Winter Emotional and Physical Storms

    What happens when winter storms outside mirror the emotional storms happening inside your home? In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene opens up about the physical dangers and emotional weight that winter brings, especially for families with kids away at college. With constant storm warnings, difficult drives, and the heartbreak of readjusting after a child returns to school, Rebecca and Seth talk candidly about anxiety, preparedness, flexibility, and resilience. The episode opens with a special Teenage Tuesday appearance from Rebecca’s daughter Ella, who shares four thoughtful lessons winter teaches us about rest, patience, readiness, and adaptation. Her perspective sets the tone for a powerful conversation about letting go, trusting the process, and learning to handle hard things one season at a time. From whiteout driving conditions to empty seats at the dinner table, this episode reminds listeners that storms do pass and families do adjust even when it feels overwhelming. Key Takeaways • Winter is nature’s reminder that rest is not optional • Anticipatory anxiety is often harder than the moment itself • Preparation reduces fear when facing physical storms • Emotional adjustment takes time and that is normal • We model resilience for our children by handling hard things openly Featured Segment Teenage Tuesday with Ella Lessons from Winter Call to Action Subscribe, rate, and share Whinypaluza with a parent who needs reassurance this winter. Join the free Whiny Feels Mom Group for monthly challenges and support at whinypaluza.com Quotable Moments From Ella “Even the earth needs a break. Winter is nature’s time to rest, and that’s not weakness. It’s sustainability.” From Rebecca “One of the best lessons we can teach our kids is that we can handle hard things even when we don’t like them.”

    33 min
  7. Breaking the Cycle of Financial Stress

    JAN 23

    Breaking the Cycle of Financial Stress

    What if your money stress is not just about money but about your health, your upbringing, and how your brain learned to survive? Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Darla Bishop, known as FinanSis, to explore the powerful connection between money, stress, health, and family well being. Raised in Detroit and grounded in both lived experience and public health research, Dr. Darla explains how financial stress shapes decision making, impacts mental and physical health, and quietly influences how parents pass money beliefs to their children. From survival mindset traps to reframing budgets as plans, this conversation offers practical, compassionate guidance for parents who want to feel calmer about money and raise financially confident kids without shame, fear, or guilt. Key Takeaways  • Financial stress affects health, focus, and life expectancy  • Survival money habits can backfire once life stabilizes  • A budget is a plan, not a punishment  • Small income increases can ease stress more than extreme cutting  • The way parents talk about money becomes a child’s inner voice Quote “There are a million ways to get it right. Build your life and your money so that you feel good. You deserve that.” About the Guest Dr. Darla Bishop is a financial expert, public health leader, and author of How to Afford Everything. Known as FinanSis, she bridges the gap between money and well being, showing how finances directly impact stress, health, and long term outcomes. Raised in Detroit and educated at the University of Michigan and George Washington University, her work empowers individuals and families to reduce financial stress and build healthier futures. Find Dr. Darla Website: https://www.darlabishop.com/ Instagram: @my_financesis If money conversations make you tense, this episode will help you breathe easier and rethink everything you thought you knew about finances and family.

    43 min
  8. Life Lessons from the Buffalo Bills

    JAN 21

    Life Lessons from the Buffalo Bills

    What can a lifelong love of the Buffalo Bills teach us about resilience, loyalty, leadership, and how to keep going when life knocks us down? In this heartfelt and surprisingly insightful episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene is joined by her husband Seth Greene to explore the powerful life lessons she has learned from growing up surrounded by Buffalo Bills fandom. From never giving up and believing in yourself to the importance of community, showing up, adjusting when things are not working, and celebrating small wins, this conversation goes far beyond football. Using stories of Bills Mafia, family traditions, and the emotional highs and lows of game day, Rebecca connects sports, human behavior, mental health, and everyday life in a way that feels relatable, comforting, and motivating. Whether you are a Bills fan or not, this episode is about resilience, hope, and learning to enjoy the journey even when the outcome is uncertain.  Life Lessons from the Buffalo B… Key Takeaways → Never give up. It does not matter how many times you get knocked down. What matters is getting back up and keeping going.  → Loyalty matters. True fans show up even when things are hard. Look around your life and ask who your real people are.  → Believe. If you can believe in a team through tough seasons, you can learn to believe in yourself, too.  → Use your village. Community support is essential for mental health, resilience, and growth. Do not try to do life alone.  → Progress is not linear. A few steps forward and a few steps back still count as progress if you keep moving.  → Celebrate small wins. Do not wait for the big milestones. Celebrate the good plays in life as they happen. Quote from the Episode “Take the hope you have for the Bills and bring it home to yourself.” - Rebecca Greene If this episode resonated with you, share it with a Bills fan or someone who could use a reminder to keep going. Subscribe, rate, and review Whinypaluza so more moms can find these conversations. And ask yourself today, where can I show up, believe a little more, and celebrate a small win? Happy Whinypaluza Wednesday 💙🍷

    28 min
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Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy. On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2: https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/

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  • Channel
    Market Domination
  • Creator
    Rebecca Greene
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    522
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2020 Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene | All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Whinypaluza Podcast

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