Connie Burk: Non-precious Parenting
Mother of four, this week we get to talk with Connie Burk about non-precious parenting. What it looks like, why it can be so sustaining, and why maintaining one’s sense of humor through it all is critical. Long time advocate and activist; community leader; Co-author of Trauma Stewardship, there is no shortage of directions this…
Categorized: Future Tripping Podcast
Julie Lythcott-Haims: Adulting is Hard a-n-d We Can All Do Hard Things
Adulting. There’s really not a prescribed age when it starts or when it ends. In this week’s episode, Laura talks to critically acclaimed author, teacher, activist and parent, Julie Lythcott-Haims. They talk about Julie’s decades of experience with both young adults and their parents/guardians and how, often, less is more. Julie beautifully speaks to one of the…
Categorized: Future Tripping PodcastFeatured in The Atlantic About Parental Regret
Laura was interviewed by Gail Cornwall in The Atlantic for a recent piece on parents who regret having children. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the founder and director of the Trauma Stewardship Institute, told me that she has seen an uptick in parental regret related to the relentlessly taxing events of the past year, and an…
Categorized: Updates
Libby Ludlow: What Being an Olympian, Author and Mom Have in Common
Having meaningful goals and high expectations of ourselves – while remaining realistic and compassionate – is a delicate balance. This week Laura talks with Olympian and U.S. National Ski Team Champion, author, and mom, Libby Ludlow. They discuss her tremendous achievements, range of regrets, the merit in having a failure resume, and how living according…
Categorized: Future Tripping Podcast
6-year-old Casey & Mom Abigail: Challenges & Joys of Being Gender Expansive
In this not to be missed episode, we are joined by a very special guest. Laura talks with 6-year-old Casey and their mom, Abigail, about being non-binary and gender expansive. Casey generously shares with us their insights, experiences and advice for other children and adults. We even get some book recommendations! Abigail then offers us…
Categorized: Future Tripping Podcast
