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 545: Mother's Day Special 2026

    2D AGO

    Episode 545: Mother's Day Special 2026

    What does motherhood really look like inside one busy, loving, hilarious family? In this special Mother’s Day episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Seth and their three children, Max, Ella, and Lillie, for a heartfelt family conversation about motherhood, marriage, emotions, growing up, and what it means to feel loved and supported. This episode is tender, funny, honest, and very Whinypaluza. From Disney memories and college drop offs to emotional regulation, high standards, late night talks, and the infamous “too many questions,” the Greene family gives listeners a real look at the beautiful, messy, meaningful work of raising children. Key Takeaways: → Motherhood brings more emotions than anyone can prepare for. → Kids often want independence before parents are ready to let go. → Teenagers need patience, calm, support, and room to talk when they are ready. → Family memories often come from the simplest moments, late night talks, trips, and being fully present. → Emotional honesty can be a strength when parents model it with love. → Rebecca’s family reminds us that motherhood is not about perfection. It is about love, laughter, repair, and showing up again and again. Rebecca closes the episode by reminding everyone to spend every day laughing, learning, and loving.

    37 min
  2. Episode 544: Car Shopping and Marriage

    4D AGO

    Episode 544: Car Shopping and Marriage

    What does car shopping have to do with marriage? Apparently, everything. In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth get real about their very different car shopping styles. Seth wants efficiency, clarity, and a decision made fast. Rebecca wants options, time, test drives, colors, trims, opinions, and maybe a little wandering. What starts as a conversation about buying and leasing cars becomes a bigger lesson about marriage, decision-making, patience, acceptance, and learning to stop saying, “my way is right” and start saying, “we are different.” Key Takeaways → Different decision-making styles do not mean one person is wrong. → Some people want to explore every option. Others want to close the deal and go home. → Marriage gets better when you stop trying to change your spouse and start understanding them. → Rebecca pulls Seth toward consideration, and Seth pulls Rebecca toward decision. → Leasing versus buying looks very different when life, mileage, kids, college trips, and the economy change. → Sometimes the best marriage strategy is knowing which activities to do together and which ones to do solo. Join the conversation in the Whinypaluza Mom Group on Facebook and share your three-row SUV recommendations, car shopping stories, and whether you are the shopper or the closer in your relationship. Visit https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom and follow, like, subscribe, and share so you never miss a new episode.

    34 min
  3. Episode 543: The Well Educated Child

    MAY 1

    Episode 543: The Well Educated Child

    What if raising a “well-educated child” has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with how they think? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with educator and author Deborah Kenny, founder of Harlem Village Academies, to challenge everything we think we know about education. From eliminating screens to building independent thinkers, Deborah shares what actually works when it comes to raising confident, capable, and self-motivated kids. This episode will make you rethink parenting, school, and what success really looks like for your child. Key Takeaways → A well-educated child is not just knowledgeable but intellectually sophisticated, self-directed, and purpose-driven.  → Agency matters more than grades because self-motivated kids push themselves to learn. → Reading is the single most powerful habit for building attention span and critical thinking.  → Too much screen time weakens focus and limits curiosity. → Kids need guidance to question what they see, not just absorb it. → Parents should focus less on grades and more on a love of learning.  Want to raise a confident, independent thinker? Start by changing what happens at home.  Listen now and share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Guest Info Deborah Kenny Founder, Harlem Village Academies Book: The Well-Educated Child Website: https://www.thewelleducatedchild.org/ https://whinypaluza.com/ - Visit Rebecca's website: Whinypaluza

    32 min
  4. Episode 542: What Parenting Has Taught Me!

    APR 29

    Episode 542: What Parenting Has Taught Me!

    What if the biggest parenting lessons aren’t in books… but in the everyday moments you almost miss?  In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth share honest, hard-earned lessons from 19 years of parenting. From letting go of comparison to learning the power of pause, this conversation offers real-life insights every parent needs. They talk about what actually works, what they’ve learned the hard way, and how small shifts in mindset can completely change your relationship with your kids. This is not about perfect parenting. It’s about real parenting. Key Takeaways: → Comparison can help you notice developmental issues, but it hurts when it steals your joy → Clear expectations eliminate unnecessary conflict and confusion → Curiosity is one of the most powerful parenting tools you can use → The pause can save you from saying things you regret → Your kids learn more from what you model than what you say → Connection before correction builds stronger relationships  CTA: If this episode hit home, share it with another parent who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a review, and head over to Whinypaluza.com for more parenting support and resources.

    29 min
  5. Episode 541: Meet PAM: The Mental Load Fix

    APR 24

    Episode 541: Meet PAM: The Mental Load Fix

    Ever feel like your brain is holding 100 sticky notes… and you’re about to drop all of them?  In this powerful and relatable episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Nicole Retter, founder of PAM, an AI-powered Personal Admin Manager designed to help families manage the overwhelming mental load of everyday life. After navigating COVID with two young children, an injured husband, and a full-time job, Nicole hit a breaking point. What she discovered wasn’t just stress… it was the invisible mental load that so many moms carry every single day. Instead of accepting it, she built a solution. PAM pulls together emails, messages, calendars, and tasks into one simple system, helping families stay organized, reduce stress, and actually breathe again. This conversation dives into burnout, relationships, the pressure to “do it all,” and how one tool is helping families feel lighter, more connected, and more in control. Key Takeaways: → The mental load is the invisible work that’s exhausting moms, not motherhood itself  → Most women aren’t failing… they’re overloaded beyond what any brain can manage  → Making tasks visible can reduce resentment and improve relationships  → Getting everything out of your head creates real mental space → Support doesn’t have to come from one person… it can be shared → Taking care of yourself is essential, not optional Quote: “It was like running around with 100 post-it notes in my head… and that was what was completely tipping me over the edge.”  Connect with Nicole Retter: Email: Nicole@myPam.nz Search on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-retter/ App: Search “PAM Family Manager” in the App Store Visit Rebecca's website: https://www.whinypaluza.com/ If this episode made you feel seen, share it with a mom who needs it. And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the Whinypaluza podcast.

    46 min
  6. Episode 540: Can We Make Everyone Happy? Spring Break 2026

    APR 22

    Episode 540: Can We Make Everyone Happy? Spring Break 2026

    Spring break sounds relaxing until you try to make everyone in the family happy at the same time. In this honest and funny episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene share the reality of their whirlwind New York City spring break filled with college tours, shopping, Broadway, family negotiations, and a whole lot of walking. From Times Square chaos to Chinatown bargains, from the excitement of Chicago to the exhaustion of trying to please everyone, this trip came with plenty of memorable moments and real-life lessons. The big takeaway? You cannot make everyone happy every second of the trip, but you can take turns. Rebecca and Seth talk about balancing the needs of each family member, letting everyone choose something special, and accepting that a good family vacation does not have to be perfect to be meaningful. If you have ever come home from a trip needing a vacation from your vacation, this episode will feel very familiar. Key Takeaways: → You cannot make everyone happy all the time, but you can take turns → Letting each family member choose one special part of the trip helps everyone feel included → Family travel is often more about flexibility than perfection → Some of the best memories come from the chaos, not the plan → A successful trip is one where everyone feels seen, even if not everyone gets their way every moment. Listen, relate, and share with a parent who needs to hear this. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Podcast https://www.whinypaluza.com/podcast Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhinyPaluza

    42 min
  7. Epissode 539: Why Moms Ignore Their Gut

    APR 17

    Epissode 539: Why Moms Ignore Their Gut

    What happens when you look fine on the outside, but inside you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and not even sure what your gut is trying to tell you anymore? In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca sits down with Kelle Sparta, a transformational shaman, psychic energy healer, and spiritual business strategist, for a conversation that goes far beyond burnout. They talk about why so many moms power through instead of slowing down, how perfectionism keeps women stuck, and what it really means to trust yourself again. Kelle shares practical insight on overwhelm, emotional resilience, asking for help, and why functioning is not the same thing as healing.   → Why burnout is not over just because you can get up and get things done  → Why moms lose touch with intuition when they stay stuck in their heads  → How perfectionism creates exhaustion, pressure, and unrealistic expectations  → What emotional resilience looks like when kids are having big feelings  → Why asking for help is healthier than waiting until you are desperate  → The powerful question to ask when you feel lost and do not know what to do next  Listen now and share this episode with a mom who needs permission to stop powering through. Kelle's contact information: Transformational Shaman and Spiritual Business Coach www.KelleSparta.com Follow Me On Instagram: KelleSparta Follow Me on Twitter: @KelleSparta Like My Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/KelleSparta1/ Listen to the Spirit Sherpa Podcast:  www.SpiritSherpaPodcast.com Join The Spirit Sherpa by Kelle Sparta Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2262979307345944/ Connect with Rebecca:  https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom Subscribe, leave a review, and keep spending every day laughing, learning, and loving

    48 min
  8. Episode 538: Building Self Confidence in our Children

    APR 15

    Episode 538: Building Self Confidence in our Children

    Helping children build self confidence is one of the most important things we do as parents. In this fan favorite episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene talk about what really helps kids believe in themselves. They share honest thoughts on how confidence grows through trying new things, learning from mistakes, being encouraged by trusted adults, and discovering what makes each child unique. Rebecca and Seth also discuss why comparison can quietly damage confidence, especially when kids are measured against siblings, classmates, or friends. Instead, they encourage parents to help children focus on their own progress, celebrate who they are, and develop the resilience to keep going even when life feels hard. This episode is a strong reminder that confidence is not built overnight. It is built through support, communication, realistic expectations, and giving kids the space to grow into themselves.  → Why trying new things helps children build confidence  → How comparison can hurt more than it helps  → Why resilience matters more than perfection  → The role teachers, coaches, and other trusted adults can play  → How parents can celebrate individuality without pressure  → Why a growth mindset helps kids keep moving forward This episode is a fan favorite for a reason. If you are raising kids and want to help them feel stronger, more capable, and more confident in who they are, this conversation is worth another listen. Join the Whinypaluza community for more parenting insight and encouragement:  https://www.whinypaluza.com/2024/01/24/seventeen-and-soaring/# Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected with Whinypaluza. Follow Rebecca Greene  Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Podcast https://www.whinypaluza.com/podcast Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/WhinyPaluza

    30 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
    546
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2020 Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene | All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Whinypaluza Podcast

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