Now You're Talking™

Adrienne Giffen

Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other? Longing for real conversations that bring you closer and create lasting memories? I’m Adrienne Giffen, mom of four, stepmom, and grandmother to teens—and I created Now You’re Talking™ to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation. On each episode, guests play the Now You’re Talking™ board game—a fun, thoughtful way to spark stories, laughter, and heart-to-hearts. You’ll hear real conversations that bridge generations, offer wisdom, and bring families closer together. Because being “alone together” isn’t the future we want. Let’s bring back genuine connection—one meaningful conversation at a time. Subscribe to Now You’re Talking™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and let the conversations begin!

  1. 4d ago

    Will AI Replace Your Job or Help You Reach Your Potential? | Derek Crager

    What if AI could make us more capable instead of less necessary? As AI changes how we work and live, Derek Crager shares why technology's greatest potential is helping people, not replacing them. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD and dyslexia at 50, Derek discovered that the differences he'd spent a lifetime struggling to understand were the very strengths shaping his success and his mission to help others reach their potential. What You'll Hear: AI and the future of work: Why technology can strengthen human abilities rather than replace them.Knowledge versus wisdom: Why experience matters when things don't go as planned.Discovering strengths at 50: How Derek's diagnoses changed his understanding of himself.A different way to lead: How Pocket Mentor helps employees learn and solve problems.Raising children with AI: Encouraging curiosity and independent thinking.Embracing change: Why understanding new technology helps us make better choices. About Derek Crager: Derek Crager is the founder of Practical AI, creator of Pocket Mentor and author of Human First AI. Drawing on his experience at Amazon and his personal journey with neurodivergence, he helps people use AI to learn, grow and build confidence. The Now You're Talking Moment: At 50, Derek discovered that the differences he'd struggled to understand were also some of his greatest strengths. Sometimes what makes us different becomes what we have most to offer. Your Conversation Starter: What's something you once saw as a weakness that you've come to recognize as a strength? Resources and Connect Practical AIFree AI Learning CommunityHuman First AIConnect with Derek on LinkedIn Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    Will AI Replace Your Job or Help You Reach Your Potential? | Derek Crager

  2. Oct 20

    How to Stop Worrying About Money and Build Financial Confidence | Michelle Malawer

    What if feeling bad with money has less to do with your finances and more to do with what you believe about yourself? After years of debt, earning too little, and struggling to get by, money coach Michelle Malawer spent a decade rebuilding her financial life. Today, she helps women break free from money shame, recognize their own worth, and find the confidence to ask for what they need. Michelle’s message? You don't have to change everything at once to change your life. Inside This Conversation: Why financial confidence isn't always connected to incomeHow family beliefs influence our relationship with moneyWhy women struggle to ask for what they want and needHow personal loss can reshape our prioritiesWhy self-compassion matters when changing old habitsHow small steps help us build confidence and self-trust The Now You’re Talking Moment You can change your relationship with money by changing how you see yourself. Michelle reminds us that the beliefs we've carried through life don't have to define our future. When we begin trusting ourselves, speaking up, and making choices that reflect our values, we start becoming the person we want to be. And that change doesn't happen overnight. It begins with one small step. Your Conversation Starter What did you learn about money growing up, and how does that belief influence your decisions today? Bring this question to your next conversation. You might discover that what you learned about money has shaped much more than your finances. About Michelle Malawer Michelle Malawer is a money coach who helps women feel confident, capable, and empowered in their financial lives. Drawing from her own experiences with debt and financial uncertainty, along with her professional background in financial services, Michelle helps women make intentional decisions, rebuild self-trust, and use money in ways that reflect their values. Connect with Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemalawer Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How to Stop Worrying About Money and Build Financial Confidence | Michelle Malawer

  3. Oct 13

    How Do You Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes? | Lauren Goldstein

    What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer works for you? Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just 18, Lauren Goldstein spent years pushing through pain, ignoring her body's warning signs and struggling with a loss of identity. Today, Lauren is the founder of Empowered Roads and a certified Holistic Wellness Coach, helping ambitious women living with autoimmune disease build fulfilling lives without giving up their goals. In this episode, Lauren shares how she learned to stop fighting her body, rethink what success looks like and recognize that doing things differently doesn't make us any less capable. What You'll Hear How a life-changing diagnosis challenged Lauren's sense of identityWhy high achievers often struggle to slow down or ask for helpThe difference between pushing through and listening to your bodyHow small changes can make a meaningful differenceWhy speaking openly about our struggles creates connectionHow Lauren turned her lived experience into a way to help others The Now You're Talking Moment Doing things differently doesn't mean we're any less capable. For years, Lauren believed she had to keep pushing to remain the person she'd always been. Her turning point came when she realized she could change how she lived without losing who she was. Your Conversation Starter What are you still pushing yourself to do simply because you've always done it that way? About Lauren Goldstein Lauren Goldstein is the founder of Empowered Roads and a certified Holistic Wellness Coach supporting ambitious women living with autoimmune disease. Drawing on her own experience with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, she helps women navigate their diagnoses while continuing to pursue meaningful goals. Connect with Lauren Website: Empowered Roads Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-teneyck-goldstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredroads/ Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Do You Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes? | Lauren Goldstein

  4. Oct 6

    How Can Overwhelmed Parents Calm Their Nervous System? | Arielle Kempler

    What if you’re not actually relaxing? What if you’re just escaping how overwhelmed you feel? When parents finally get a break, it’s easy to reach for a phone and scroll. But is it actually helping us feel calmer? Trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapist and mother of two Arielle Kempler explains the difference between escaping what we’re feeling and actually soothing ourselves. We talk about how stress and emotions show up in the body, why parents can lose touch with what they need, and how taking just 15 seconds to notice what’s happening inside us can make a difference. What You’ll Hear: How emotions show up physically in our bodiesWhat nervous system regulation can look like in everyday lifeThe difference between self-soothing and escapingWhy scrolling may actually add to feelings of overwhelmA simple 15-second practice to check in with yourselfHow parents can regulate alongside their childrenWhy accepting difficult feelings can make them easier to move throughThe pressure parents feel to get everything rightWhy asking for help is not a sign that you can’t handle thingsWhat Arielle’s own difficult experiences taught her about who she is today Arielle’s Now You’re Talking Moment Arielle’s turning point was realizing that being capable doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Asking for support, paying attention to what she needs and letting go of the pressure to appear as though she has it all together have changed how she shows up as both a mother and a therapist. Your Conversation Starter When life feels overwhelming, what helps you feel calmer rather than simply distracted? About Arielle Kempler Arielle Kempler is a trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapist who works with parents and caregivers navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm and the constant pressure to hold it all together. Her work is deeply rooted in nervous system regulation and helping adults show up in hard moments without guilt or perfectionism. She brings both clinical depth and a grounded, human presence to conversations. Connect with Arielle Instagram: @your_therapist_arielle LinkedIn: Arielle Kempler, LCSW Website: Arielle Kempler, LCSW Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Can Overwhelmed Parents Calm Their Nervous System? | Arielle Kempler

  5. Sep 29

    How to Raise Connected Kids in a Digital World | Julia Collier

    When did keeping our kids connected start making it harder for families to connect with each other? Julia Collier shares what her family discovered when they removed individual screens and started paying closer attention to what they wanted family life to feel like. What You’ll Hear: Why deciding what is “enough” for your family can quiet the pressure to keep upWhat Julia noticed when screens began creating distance between everyone in her familyWhy taking away individual devices changed more than her kids’ behaviourHow comparison can quietly shape the way we parent and the way our children see themselvesWhy real connection takes intention, conversation and sometimes a little discomfortJulia’s simple reminder for parents: go for the joy Julia Collier: Julia Collier is Dean of the Well-Trained Mind Academy, educator, and mom of two who helps students and families make more intentional choices about education and what matters to them. With more than a decade at the Academy and a PhD in American Studies, Julia brings together her experience as an educator, leader, and parent to help families navigate learning, connection, and growing up in a digital world. Julia’s Now You’re Talking Moment The moment Julia realized technology was creating a barrier between her and her kids Resources Mentioned: Well-Trained Mind AcademyConnect with Julia Collier on LinkedInChoosing the Right Online School: The Well-Trained Mind Podcast Your Conversation Starter: What is one family tradition you hope your kids carry into their own families? Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How to Raise Connected Kids in a Digital World | Julia Collier

  6. Sep 22

    Is Work-Life Balance a Myth? Nellie Akalp on Entrepreneurship, Marriage & Motherhood

    Can you really balance marriage, motherhood and entrepreneurship, or is work-life balance the wrong goal altogether? Nellie Akalp has spent decades building businesses alongside her husband, Phil, while raising four children. After helping more than half a million entrepreneurs start businesses, she has learned that success isn't about perfectly balancing everything. It's about knowing what matters most in the season you're in and being present for it. In this episode of Now You’re Talking, Nellie talks with Adrienne Giffen about working with your spouse, raising children while building a business, setting boundaries, developing resilience and what getting older has taught her about letting go of control. Nellie also shares why she believes children learn from what we model, not just what we tell them, why discomfort can build resilience, and why some of the mistakes she has made in business, marriage and parenting have become some of her greatest teachers. In this conversation, we talk about: Is work-life balance really possible?How to build a business with your spouse without losing your relationshipRaising four children while growing a companyWhat children learn by watching their parentsWhy discomfort can help build resilienceHow responsibility can give children a sense of purpose and contributionWhy clear roles and communication matter when couples work togetherHow setting boundaries changed Nellie’s life and leadershipWhat entrepreneurship teaches us about mistakes, failure and starting againWhy Nellie believes resilience matters more than brilliance The Now You’re Talking Moment with Nellie Akalp Our children don't just hear what we tell them. They watch how we live. They see how we handle mistakes, uncertainty, hard work, relationships and the choices we make about what matters. And sometimes, what they reflect back to us teaches us something about ourselves too. Your Conversation Starter What are the people closest to you learning simply by watching how you live your life? About Nellie Akalp Nellie Akalp is a serial entrepreneur and business formation expert who has helped more than half a million entrepreneurs start businesses. Alongside her husband and business partner, Phil, she has built companies, raised four children and spent decades learning what it takes to build a business while staying connected to the people who matter most. Follow Nellie Akalp: https://www.instagram.com/nellie_akalp https://www.instagram.com/corpnet Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    Is Work-Life Balance a Myth? Nellie Akalp on Entrepreneurship, Marriage & Motherhood

  7. Sep 15

    How Do You Make a Relationship Last? | Dr. Robin Buckley

    We plan our careers, finances and businesses, but when it comes to our relationships, most of us just wing it. Dr. Robin Buckley shares how bringing more intention, better conversations and even a few lessons from business into our relationships can help us stay connected. What You’ll Hear: What two divorces taught Dr. Robin Buckley about relationshipsWhy we plan for almost everything in life, but often just wing our relationshipsThe four simple “meetings” that can help couples stay connectedWhy we become complacent in our closest relationshipsWhat happens in our brain when we react instead of communicateHow old relationship patterns become wired into our brains, and how we can change themWhy saying what you really want can change the way you show up in a relationshipHow bringing a little business thinking home can create more space for connection Robin’s Now You’re Talking Moment: We put enormous thought into building successful careers and businesses, yet often expect our most important relationships to simply work. What changes when we bring that same intention home? Your Conversation Starter: What’s one conversation you and your partner keep putting off? Resources Mentioned: Marriage, Inc. by Dr. Robin Buckley Use code MARRIAGE20 on Robin’s website for 20% off the book. Dr. Robin Buckley Dr. Robin Buckley is a clinical psychologist, relationship coach and author of Marriage, Inc. She combines psychology, neuroscience and practical business strategies to help couples communicate more effectively, manage conflict and build stronger, more intentional relationships. Follow Dr. Robin Buckley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley/ Website: www.drrobinbuckley.com Website: www.igsouth.com Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Do You Make a Relationship Last? | Dr. Robin Buckley

  8. Sep 8

    How Do You Get Your Kids to Talk to You? Dr. Ari Yares on Better Parent-Child Communication

    What if better parenting isn't about having all the answers, but asking better questions? Psychologist, parent coach and father of four Dr. Ari Yares shares practical ways to reduce friction at home, stay curious when emotions run high, and create the kind of relationship where kids want to keep talking to you. What You’ll Hear: Why curiosity can be one of a parent's most powerful toolsHow to ask questions without making your child feel interrogatedWhy small changes at home can prevent much bigger conflictsHow Ari learned to pause and regulate his own emotions before respondingWhy you can't parent a nine-year-old and an eighteen-year-old the same wayHow dinner-table and car conversations can build lasting connection with your kids Ari’s Breakthrough Moment When Ari’s daughter struggled with choosing what to wear, they started laying out her clothes for the week. Years later, he realized she was still doing it on her own. “It stuck!” A powerful reminder that parenting isn’t always about solving the big things. Sometimes a small change, made with your child instead of for them, can build skills and independence that last. Featured Guest: Dr. Ari Yares Dr. Ari Yares is a licensed psychologist, parent coach, educator and father of four who helps families tackle the small challenges before they become big ones. Blending psychology with real-life parenting experience, Ari helps parents reduce friction, ask better questions and create stronger, more connected relationships with their kids. Follow Dr. Ari Yares: Website: AriYares.comLinkedIn: Dr. Ari Yares on LinkedIn Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts 🎧Spotify 🎧Amazon Music 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network

    How Do You Get Your Kids to Talk to You? Dr. Ari Yares on Better Parent-Child Communication
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Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other? Longing for real conversations that bring you closer and create lasting memories? I’m Adrienne Giffen, mom of four, stepmom, and grandmother to teens—and I created Now You’re Talking™ to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation. On each episode, guests play the Now You’re Talking™ board game—a fun, thoughtful way to spark stories, laughter, and heart-to-hearts. You’ll hear real conversations that bridge generations, offer wisdom, and bring families closer together. Because being “alone together” isn’t the future we want. Let’s bring back genuine connection—one meaningful conversation at a time. Subscribe to Now You’re Talking™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and let the conversations begin!

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  • Creator
    Adrienne Giffen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Adrienne Giffen
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    Now You're Talking™