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. I'm in the Weeds and it's Okay

    49M AGO

    I'm in the Weeds and it's Okay

    Eight nights of Hanukkah can feel like a marathon, especially when kids are away at college, packages arrive late, and the to-do list keeps growing. In this candid Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene discuss what it really looks like to be in the Hanukkah weeds and why that feeling shows up every year. Rebecca shares the behind-the-scenes reality of wrapping presents nightly, juggling work, missing her son, and realizing how much her priorities have shifted. This conversation is about letting go of perfection, choosing presence over presents, and reminding ourselves that it all gets done in the end. Key Takeaways - Presence matters more than presents. - Being together outweighs any gift. - Eight nights is a lot. - Hanukkah comes with its own pressure. - Perfection is not required. - Good enough really is good enough. - Exhaustion makes everything more complicated. - Sleep changes perspective.Moms often do too much because they care. That comes from love, not failure. It always gets done. Even when it feels chaotic. Memorable Quote “I’m in the weeds, but I don’t really care. I’ve got better priorities.” Continue the Conversation Visit whinypaluza.com to read Rebecca’s blog and past reflections. Join the Whinypaluza Mom Group on Facebook for support and community. Subscribe to the Whinypaluza email newsletter for real-life parenting insights. https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom If you are in the weeds too, take a breath. You are doing more than enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Rewrite the Mother Code

    Are you living your own story or the one you were programmed to follow? Rebecca sits down with the incredible Dr Gertrude Lyons for a robust and eye-opening conversation about rewriting the cultural coding that tells women to overextend, self-sacrifice, and disappear inside motherhood. Dr Lyons brings thirty years of transformational leadership work to this essential message. We are all mothering every day through the way we treat ourselves, our relationships, and our world. In this conversation, she guides us to awaken intuition, honor our emotions, reclaim our identity, and step into our own voice using her beautiful VOICE framework. This is a nurturing and inspiring episode for every woman who has ever lost herself while caring for everyone else. Six Key Takeaways → Rewrite the mother code by understanding that mothering is not limited to raising children. We are mothering careers, relationships, ideas, and our own inner child. → Our cultural programming wires women to prioritize everyone else first. Awareness and compassion begin the reprogramming process. → Intuition is a powerful internal compass. Slowing down and reconnecting with emotions brings it back online. → Vision and ownership anchor Dr Lyons' VOICE framework. Claiming our voice helps us navigate choices without guilt or comparison. → Community is a key part of healthy mothering. Women thrive when they support one another and release isolation. → A small daily practice can start the rewiring. Notice your feelings twice a day and acknowledge them with compassion. If this episode gave you a moment of breathing room or clarity, please follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman who needs this message today. Website: drgertrudelyons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  3. Boundaries Change Everything

    DEC 17

    Boundaries Change Everything

    Have you ever noticed that the moment you set a boundary, everything starts to shift, and people suddenly discover brand new feelings about it?  On this episode, Rebecca and Seth dig into how boundaries really work in real-life parenting, work, technology, friendships, and yes, even marriage. Rebecca and Seth unpack one of the most requested topics in the Whinypaluza community. Boundaries. The kind you set with your kids. The type you wish you could set with extended family. The kind you absolutely need with work. And the kind you forget to set with yourself until your inner critic hijacks the afternoon. This episode explores how boundaries protect time, energy, money, emotional bandwidth, and the flow of everyday life.  With humor stories and classic Greene honesty, they show how saying no opens the door to so many better yes moments. From not going to the neighborhood party because the couch was winning to forgetting to shut down work at night to teaching kids you mean it when you say no, Rebecca and Seth make boundaries understandable and doable for every mom tuning in. Six Key Takeaways → Time boundaries save your sanity. Your time is precious. Every yes to someone else is a no to something important to you. Know your priorities and stick to them. → Energy boundaries tell the truth. If your tank is empty, you are allowed to say Not tonight and notice who drains you and who fills you. Choose accordingly. → Parenting boundaries shape your home. Kids actually need your no. Especially when it involves safety, respect, and expectations. Rebecca reminds us that a fully developed brain is not on their ingredient list yet. → Relationship boundaries strengthen love. Sometimes the healthiest boundary is asking for space before a tough conversation. Seth learning to wait instead of diving right in is a prime example. → Technology boundaries help you breathe.  Social media can boost or drain your mood. Curate what you consume, and be willing to put the phone on silent. → Emotional boundaries protect your heart. Supporting people does not mean carrying their emotional baggage home with you. Check your capacity before taking on someone’s story. Connect with Rebecca: https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  4. DEC 12

    One-Stop College Counseling

    Are you staring down the college admissions maze and wondering how on earth you’re supposed to stay sane through it? Laurie Kopp Weingarten says there is a calmer way to do this. And yes, she makes it sound possible.  Rebecca sits down with Laurie Kopp Weingarten, CEP, President and Chief Educational Consultant at One-Stop College Counseling, for a masterclass in making the college admissions process less stressful and far more human. Laurie has decades of experience guiding students and families with clarity, strategy, and character-grounded wisdom. In this episode, she explains why uncertainty fuels family stress, how to help teens stay motivated, why parents need to stop rewriting their kids' essays, what demonstrated interest really means in 2026, and how character and likability now play as much of a role as GPA. This is the ultimate guide for parents who want to support their teens without taking over the entire process. Six Key Takeaways → Uncertainty fuels anxiety Focus only on what your teen can control instead of the entire admissions maze. → Character matters Colleges want kind, collaborative students who contribute to their community. → Demonstrated interest counts Most colleges track visits, interviews and engagement. It truly makes a difference. → Parents often add pressure Too much college talk overwhelms teens. Many families do better checking in once a week. → Never hinge everything on one dream school Build a balanced list of schools your teen would happily attend. → Let your teen lead the process Essays, interviews, and communication should come from them. Parents support, not steer. Quotes from Laurie “One of the biggest mistakes is when parents take over. Teens need to learn to advocate for themselves before they get to college.” “You want to show colleges that you will thrive academically and also contribute to the community.” How to Reach Laurie Website www.one-stopcc.com Email Laurie@one-stopcc.com Monthly Tips for Teens newsletter is available on her website  Like this episode Share it Leave Rebecca a review and tell another parent who needs this conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  5. December Looks Different

    DEC 10

    December Looks Different

    Why does December feel different this year and how do we find our footing when everything shifts? Rebecca and Seth settle in for Whinypaluza Wednesday to talk about the emotional, messy, funny reality of a December that looks completely different from years past. With Max away at college, winter storms rolling in, traditions shifting, and a to-do list that seems to regenerate overnight, this episode walks through how to stay grounded and joyful even as your holiday season changes. They explore sadness, nostalgia, new family rhythms, letting go of perfection, and how to stop making December a stress marathon. It is warm, relatable, and the perfect reminder that you get to design a holiday season that fits your life, not your expectations. Six Key Takeaways:→ Your December can change and still be meaningfulWhen kids get older or move away, traditions shift. You can reshape them with intention instead of pressure. → Less can feel like moreFewer gifts. Fewer commitments. Fewer decorations. More peace. More joy. More presence. → Holiday emotions are real and validSadness when saying goodbye. Relief when the storm passes. Gratitude when everyone is home again. All of it belongs. → Delegation is a holiday survival skillYour kids can decorate. They can bake. They can help. You do not need to carry the whole season on your shoulders. → Ask yourself what you truly want to do and what you want to skipGingerbread houses might be a yes. Holiday cards might be a no. Give yourself permission to choose what supports your joy. → Quality time beats quantity with older kidsWhen your kids return from college, they want a connection. Conversations. Shows. Meals. Presence. This is the real gift of the season. Thank you for listening to Whinypaluza Wednesday. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast, and share it with someone who could use a more peaceful December. Your support means everything and helps this wonderful community grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  6. DEC 5

    From Overwhelmed to Aligned

    Are you constantly triggered, stressed, and running on survival mode while trying to be the parent you want to be? In this candid conversation, Rebecca Greene sits down with Christina Fletcher, a spiritual alignment coach and energy healer from the UK, to discuss nervous system regulation, navigating chaos as a parent, and finding calm in the midst of a storm. Christina shares her journey from being an unhappy, overwhelmed mom who felt disconnected from herself to discovering practical tools for regulating her nervous system and showing up authentically for her family.  The conversation covers everything from the science behind triggered nervous systems and tunnel vision to simple techniques, such as focusing on your feet, humming while doing dishes, and breathing in traffic. Christina explains why our children reflect us, how to be the "lighthouse in the storm," and why drama is often the biggest barrier to healing.  5 KEY TAKEAWAYS: ➤ Your nervous system can be regulated anywhere, anytime with simple tools like focusing on your feet, taking deep breaths, or even humming—these practices don't require long meditation sessions or special time carved out of your busy day. ➤ When you're triggered and stressed, you lose all peripheral vision and get tunnel vision on the problem, which is why you can't imagine happy outcomes or find solutions until you regulate your nervous system first. ➤ Children reflect us, and we set the emotional tone for the household—you must be the lighthouse in the storm and take care of your own light because they don't know how to regulate themselves yet. ➤ Drama is one of the biggest barriers to healing and self-connection because it keeps you regurgitating hurt and upset without actually processing what's really happening underneath. ➤ You can't force your children to like each other, but you can teach them to be considerate, remind them that how they treat others determines how they'll be treated back, and trust that their relationship will evolve. QUOTES FROM CHRISTINA: "We have to be able to be the anchor in the storm, or what I call the lighthouse in the storm. You have to take care of your light, because they don't know how to do it." "By dropping your attention to other rhythms, you know, breaking the pattern. Our brains function in patterns. When you actually get back into your body, when you actually focus on your feet, when you anchor into the ground, you shift everything in your system. You regulate, you calm down. You feel more present." "The biggest barrier or preventer of your own connection to yourself and to your heart and to the person you want to be is actually drama. It's like regurgitating all of the hurt and all of the upset without actually processing." "Even if your children are really, really young, you still have to prioritize your sense of value, because our children reflect us. We set the rapport, we set the tone." CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA FLETCHER: Website: https://www.spirituallyawareliving.com/ Christina's Offerings: One-on-one coaching sessions Energy Reset Circle (weekly meditations and energy work membership) Online courses Holiday Guide to Calm (free download with 3 simple tools and 7-minute meditation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  7. Welcome to Whinypaluza World

    DEC 3

    Welcome to Whinypaluza World

    Welcome to Whinypaluza World Rebecca and Seth dive into how Whinypaluza was born, how it grew, and why this community continues to shine so brightly. This episode is warm, funny, nostalgic, and the perfect behind-the-scenes look at how the blog, vlog, podcast, books, newsletter, and mom group came to life. They talk about 500 episodes, Ella’s Teenage Tuesday, the Whinypaluza Mom Group, the newsletter, the blog, the vlog, the books, and what is coming next in the Whinypaluza universe. It is a gorgeous walk through the past, present, and future of the Greene family’s mission to support moms, families, and this beloved community. Key Takeaways → How Whinypaluza started with a journal, a nudge from Seth, and a whole lot of parenting chaos → The meaning behind the name and why the spelling is unique → How the vlog became more popular than the blog → Why the podcast became Rebecca’s dream job she never saw coming → The role of the Mom Group and newsletter in building community → What is coming next: books, coaching ideas, and new creative directions → The joy, purpose, and fulfillment Rebecca feels from this journey → Why suggestions, topics, and ideas from the community matter so much → A peek at upcoming guests and episodes including the College Smarter Method Quote from the Episode “You find your purpose when you realize you’d do the work even if no one was paying you.” - Rebecca   Join the Whinypaluza Mom Group, subscribe to the newsletter, share the episode, and let Rebecca know what topics you want to hear next. Your ideas fuel this community. Join all the links at: https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  8. 500 Episode Celebration

    NOV 28

    500 Episode Celebration

    What does it take to create 500 episodes of authentic, heartfelt content that transforms lives?In this milestone 500th episode, producer Adrienne Barker interviews host Rebecca Greene about the incredible journey of Whinypaluza - from blog to vlog to podcast. Rebecca shares how what started as a coping strategy for an overwhelmed young mom evolved into a multi-platform community with over 18,000 members. She discusses the power of consistency, the importance of self-care before caregiving, and how interviewing 500 guests has transformed her into a better version of herself. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS ➤ Consistency builds trust and community. Showing up every Wednesday for 12 years creates the foundation for a lasting connection with the audience.➤ Self-care must come first. Rebecca learned to prioritize herself first, then her marriage, then her children - because taking care of yourself provides the strength to care for others.➤ Authenticity resonates more than perfection. Rebecca writes every blog post herself, maintaining genuine heart over AI-generated content.➤ Safe spaces foster community. Active moderation ensures members feel loved and supported without judgment, creating an environment where parents can share openly.➤ Openness to evolution drives growth. Staying open to new ideas - from blogs to live videos to podcasts - has been key to Whinypaluza's continued expansion. QUOTES FROM REBECCA GREENE"I had no idea that this was going to be a journey of not only giving content that I'm proud of, but becoming a better me through the process." "I want it to come from my heart. AI is not my heart. I really want it to be authentic and real. It's still a coping skill for me - writing works for me." CONNECT WITH WHINYPALUZAhttps://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    508
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2020 Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene | All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Whinypaluza Podcast

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