Parenting Without Power Struggles podcast

Parenting Without Power Struggles

Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, parent coach, and one of the country's premiere parenting experts, and the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting With Presence (an Eckhart Tolle edition.) Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.

Susan Stiffelman is a family therapist, parent coach, and one of the country's premiere parenting experts, and the author of Parenting Without Power Struggles and Parenting With Presence (an Eckhart Tolle edition.) Susan's podcasts feature conversations with guests including Dr. Dan Siegel, Janet Lansbury, Dr. Kristen Neff, Dr. Mona Delahooke, Glennon Doyle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jack Kornfield, Martha Beck, and many others.

 

#100

3:41 Parenting With Less Drama and More Connection

In this episode, Susan explores what power struggles really are, why they arise so instinc... more

10 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:10

10 Dec 2025


#99

3:40 Raising Kids Who Can Handle Differences with Kelsey Blahnik

Susan speaks with clinician and author Kelsey Blahnik about her new book The AND Way, a mo... more

03 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:32

03 Dec 2025


#98

3:39 Raising Resilience: Parenting Without Rescue

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17 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:24

17 Nov 2025


#97

3:38 The Power of Storytelling with Rabbi Michael Zedek

In this episode, Susan connects with her longtime friend, Rabbi Michael Zedek, exploring t... more

29 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:16

29 Oct 2025


#96

3:39 The Parent Brain with Dr. Rita Eichenstein

In this episode, Susan talks with neuropsychologist Dr. Rita Eichenstein about the parent ... more

25 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:58

25 Oct 2025


#95

3:37 Supporting Sensitive Kids with Dr. Judith Orloff

In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Judith Orloff about the gifts of sensitivity, offer... more

20 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:14

20 Oct 2025


#94

3:36 Parenting as a Path to Healing

In this episode, Susan explores one of the most powerful truths about parenting: that the ... more

09 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:36

09 Oct 2025


#93

3:35 Nurturing Closeness With Your Kids

In this episode, Susan emphasizes the importance of emotional connection between parents a... more

02 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:40

02 Oct 2025


#92

3:34 Threats vs. Boundaries: Set Limits That Build Connection

In this episode, Susan explores the important difference between threats and boundaries in... more

22 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:06

22 Aug 2025


#91

3:33 Parenting After Divorce: What Kids Need Most

In this episode, Susan offers compassionate guidance for navigating the emotional complexi... more

06 Aug 2025

14 MINS

14:00

06 Aug 2025


#90

3:32 Helping Kids Thrive Through Real Connection

In this episode, Susan reflects on Derek Thompson's article The Death of Partying in the U... more

22 Jul 2025

13 MINS

13:56

22 Jul 2025


#89

3:31 Big Feelings, Tender Hearts: Supporting Sensitive Children

In this episode, Susan explores the unique needs and strengths of highly sensitive childre... more

15 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:52

15 Jul 2025


#88

3:30 Why Does Your Child's Behavior Make Sense?

In this episode, encourages parents to shift from reactive discipline to compassionate pro... more

10 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:10

10 Jul 2025


#87

3:29 Parenting from Your Calm Self: Less Yelling and More Connection

In this episode, Susan explors the roots of parental reactivity—those moments when we snap... more

11 Jun 2025

09 MINS

09:40

11 Jun 2025


#86

3:28 Keeping Your Cool In Stressful Moments

In this episode, Susan tackles a common parenting challenge: how to stay calm in the heat ... more

02 Jun 2025

09 MINS

09:40

02 Jun 2025


#85

3:27 Holding Space for Big Feelings: A Conversation with Tracy Gillett

In this insightful episode, Susan is joined by Tracy Gillett of Raised Good for an honest ... more

16 May 2025

16 MINS

16:30

16 May 2025


#84

3:26 Meltdowns Are Not Misbehavior: A Nervous System Perspective

In this episode, I explore one of the most challenging aspects of parenting: children's em... more

14 May 2025

15 MINS

15:55

14 May 2025


#83

3:25 Let Grow with Lenore Skenazy: Why Childhood Independence Matters

In this episode, Susan and Lenore Skenazy discussed the importance of childhood independen... more

29 Apr 2025

34 MINS

34:04

29 Apr 2025


#82

3:24 Raising Digitally Resilient Kids With Delaney Ruston

In this episode, Susan welcomes Dr. Delaney Ruston, a physician, filmmaker, and creator of... more

15 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:48

15 Apr 2025


#81

3:23 New Ways to Approach Anxiety

Anxiety in children isn't something to eliminate—it's something to understand. In this epi... more

08 Apr 2025

13 MINS

13:35

08 Apr 2025