Made Possible by Parenthood

Charlie Lyons and Lindsay Green
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Parenthood isn’t just about what we make possible for our children—it’s about what becomes possible for us. Join hosts Lindsay and Charlie, both coaches and parents, as they explore the transformative journey of parenthood. Through raw conversations, expert insights, and honest reflections, they dive into the joys, challenges, and unexpected growth that come with raising tiny humans. From navigating overwhelm to rediscovering play, each episode invites you to rethink what parenthood means and uncover new possibilities in your own journey. Tune in and explore what’s made possible by parenthood.

  1. 3d ago

    From Managing Time to Living It

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie turn their attention to one of the most universal sources of suffering in parenthood — our relationship with time. Not how to manage it, hack it, or squeeze more out of it, but how to fundamentally shift the way we live inside it. Inspired by Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, this is a conversation that invites parents to confront the finite, precious nature of time — and to ask themselves honestly what they're actually saying yes and no to each day. Together they explore: How becoming a parent cracked open a whole new relationship with time for both Lindsay and Charlie The suffering that comes from letting time have us — rather than the other way around The identity trap of busyness and productivity, and how it quietly shapes our days What we're really saying no to every time we say yes — and vice versa The difference between time being scarce and the things we actually value being scarce How spaciousness, presence and slowing down can literally change our experience of time Finding the natural rhythm of your unique family rather than forcing a borrowed one "You can do it like it's really hard, or you can do it like it's a dance."

    54 min
  2. More than the Milestones: One Mother's Story of Raising a Child With Cerebral Palsy

    Jun 5

    More than the Milestones: One Mother's Story of Raising a Child With Cerebral Palsy

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie welcome Diana — working parent, mother of two, and what they describe as someone who carries a rare and beautiful ability to feel the sun even while trudging through the thickest mud. Diana shares her journey as a parent carer to her youngest daughter, who has cerebral palsy — from the early days of noticing something was different, through the spiral of guilt that followed her daughter's diagnosis, and into the hard-won grace and joy that defines her family's life today. This is a conversation about letting go of the milestone chart, protecting your own capacity to show up, and finding the beauty in a journey that doesn't follow anyone else's map. Together they explore: What it really means to be a parent carer — and why that label carries important weight The non-linear nature of this journey and why the roller coaster never fully stops How Diana worked through profound guilt around her daughter's diagnosis and found her way to self-compassion The power of separating fact from opinion when guilt threatens to consume us Why protecting your own mental and emotional space is an act of love for your child The art of seeing your child for who they are — beyond the forms, checkboxes and milestone charts What grace really looks like in practice, day after day "Give yourself grace. You're doing the best that you can. And that's okay."

    49 min
  3. Holding the Storm: One Mother's Story of Raising a Transgender Child

    Jun 5

    Holding the Storm: One Mother's Story of Raising a Transgender Child

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie are joined by Dr. Varisa Perlman — pediatrician, mother, and what Lindsay describes as a "master responder" — for one of the most profound conversations the podcast has hosted. Dr. P shares her family's story with extraordinary openness and grace: from her own journey of finding her true self through medical school, to supporting her husband's leap from medicine to law, to walking alongside her cshild Izzy through gender dysphoria, depression, suicidality, and ultimately into joy and self-expression. At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful idea: that the only way through life's storms is to become the eye of them. Together they explore: The concept of "correcting the dissonance" — and how Dr. P has returned to this thread again and again throughout her life What it really means to be present with your child, beyond just putting your phone down How Dr. P supported her husband's career transition — and what that taught her about holding space for the people we love The journey of raising a transgender child through gender dysphoria and into their truest self Why fear and guilt are poison for parents — and how to begin releasing them The incredible role COVID played in opening a door for Izzy's transition Why children are born the way they are to heal the family "You cannot go through the chaos of life not being able to be centered. You must be the eye of the storm."

    1h 10m

  4. Jun 5

    Forever Known: A New Relationship with Perfectionism

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie dive into one of the most quietly exhausting companions of parenthood — perfectionism. But rather than treating it as something to fix, overcome, or engineer out of our lives, they explore what happens when we simply allow it to be known. Through honest reflection and personal story, they unpack why perfectionism so often feels slippery — showing up in one area of life just as we think we've dealt with it in another — and why the goal was never to get rid of it at all. This is a conversation about befriending the parts of ourselves that aren't going anywhere, and discovering what becomes possible when we stop fighting them. Together, Lindsay and Charlie explore: Why perfectionism is a forever known part of us — and why that's actually okay How perfectionism can serve us as a resource rather than drain us as a burden The whack-a-mole nature of perfectionism in parenthood — and where it tends to hide The physical and relational experience of being in perfectionism The moth and the flame — why we keep flying toward the light even when we know it might burn us What devotion offers as an alternative orientation to our effort and care How to channel deep caring without being beholden to outcome "It's not about getting rid of perfectionism. It's about knowing what to do with it when it shows up."

    53 min
  5. What If Guilt Wasn’t the Enemy, But a Guide?

    03/17/2025

    What If Guilt Wasn’t the Enemy, But a Guide?

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, Lindsay and Charlie dive into one of the most universally felt emotions in parenting—guilt. But rather than accepting guilt as an inevitable weight of parenthood, they explore whether it might actually be pointing us toward something deeper. Through personal stories, reflection, and a surprising perspective from the Dalai Lama, they unpack: • Why guilt and parenthood have become inseparable in modern culture. • The difference between guilt, remorse, and regret—and why that distinction matters. • How guilt can act as a distraction from deeper emotions like uncertainty and pain. • The surprising ways guilt keeps us stuck and how to shift our relationship with it. • Practical ways to question, reframe, and move through guilt with more intention and self-compassion. Is guilt really an unavoidable part of parenting? Or can it be an invitation to greater self-awareness, connection, and choice? Tune in for a conversation that just might shift your perspective on the stories we tell ourselves about guilt. 👉 Follow us on Instagram @MadePossibleByParenthood for more conversations and updates! Insightful Quotes from the Episode: 📌 “Guilt can feel like this huge, puffed-up balloon that takes up all the space. But when you pop it, you realize there’s room for kindness, for connection, for actually seeing what your child needs.” 📌 “We think we have to carry guilt because it makes us a ‘real parent.’ But what if it’s just a broad brushstroke we’ve accepted without questioning?” 📌 “There’s a wisdom in feeling the ouch, the pain, the remorse—because that’s where real change happens. Guilt alone just keeps us stuck.” 📌 “We keep trying to solve parenting like a math equation, as if we can balance all the choices perfectly to eliminate guilt. But life isn’t an equation—it’s an ocean, and we have to learn which waves to ride.” 📌 “What if we questioned our guilt before accepting it? Is this really mine to hold? Is there something else underneath it that I actually need to pay attention to?”

    1h 3m
  6. Parenting Without a Map: A Story of Love, Leadership & Letting Go

    03/08/2025

    Parenting Without a Map: A Story of Love, Leadership & Letting Go

    In this episode of Made Possible by Parenthood, we sit down with Bobby Davis, a self-described “mischief ripple maker for change,” to explore her unconventional path through parenthood. From stepping into the role of a stepmother in her mid-20s while serving in the military to raising her own daughter and now embracing grandparenthood, Bobby shares a deeply personal and refreshingly honest account of what it means to lead, love, and let go. We dive into: • The evolution from survival-mode parenting to building deep connections. • How stepping into a ready-made family shaped Bobby’s approach to leadership and care. • The tension between structure and softness—especially for high-achievers. • The power of embracing our own unique parenting path, free from comparison. • Why missteps, mistakes, and even a little mischief are essential to the journey. Bobby’s wisdom is a powerful reminder that there is no one “right way” to do this—only our way. Join us for an inspiring conversation about love in its most real, raw, and resilient form.

    1h 7m
  7. Parenting with Trauma: Holding Fear Without Passing It On

    02/11/2025

    Parenting with Trauma: Holding Fear Without Passing It On

    How do we navigate parenthood when we’re carrying our own trauma? How do we hold our fears without letting them shape the size of our children’s lives? In this deeply moving conversation, we’re joined byNeena Atkinson, an integral development coach and mentor, to explore the intersection of trauma, parenthood, and the ever-evolving journey of letting go. Neena shares her personal story of loss, the ways trauma lives in the body, and how she’s learned to hold fear while allowing her children the freedom to fully live. Together, we unpack: ✨ The tension between protecting our children and letting them become in the world ✨ Why healing isn’t about “getting over” trauma, but integrating it ✨ How to co-create a sense of safetywith our children, rather than for them ✨ The ways fear can shrink our world—and how we choose something bigger We also close with a breathtaking poem,Hello, Fear by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer, from her bookAll the Honey.You can find it here. Other references from this episode: 📖The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 📖The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Excerpt on Children) Join us for a conversation filled with wisdom, raw honesty, and an invitation to hold both fear and love as we guide our children—and ourselves—into the world.

    1h 3m
  8. From Courtroom to Co-Creation: Shifting Our Approach to Conflict

    02/04/2025

    From Courtroom to Co-Creation: Shifting Our Approach to Conflict

    Conflict in parenting is inevitable—but what if it didn’t have to divide us? In this episode, we dive into the tensions, disagreements, and unexpected battles that arise when raising kids with another person. From the smallest decisions (like which stroller to buy) to the deepest values we hold, conflict is part of the journey. But instead of treating it like a battle to win, what if we saw it as an opportunity to co-create? Join us as we explore how to shift from courtroom-style arguments to a more connected, constructive approach—one that honors our differences, strengthens our relationships, and ultimately helps us parent with more alignment and ease.

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Parenthood isn’t just about what we make possible for our children—it’s about what becomes possible for us. Join hosts Lindsay and Charlie, both coaches and parents, as they explore the transformative journey of parenthood. Through raw conversations, expert insights, and honest reflections, they dive into the joys, challenges, and unexpected growth that come with raising tiny humans. From navigating overwhelm to rediscovering play, each episode invites you to rethink what parenthood means and uncover new possibilities in your own journey. Tune in and explore what’s made possible by parenthood.

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  • Creator
    Charlie Lyons and Lindsay Green
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charlie Lyons and Lindsay Green
  • Show Website
    Made Possible by Parenthood