Robot Unicorn podcast

Robot Unicorn

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures. In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss. We are glad you are here. PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures. In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss. We are glad you are here. PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.

 

#58

I Love My Kids, But I Resent My Partner—Now What? With Dr. Tracy D

In this insightful episode, psychologist and couples expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins Jess... more

19 May 2025

49 MINS

49:50

19 May 2025


#57

How To Reparent Yourself While Raising Your Kids

Jess and Scott dive deep into reparenting – the art of healing ourselves so that we can sh... more

12 May 2025

36 MINS

36:22

12 May 2025


#56

Part 2: Trust, Skepticism, And Betrayal: How To Build Trust

Jess and Scott dive deep into the complexities of trust and healthy skepticism—from childh... more

05 May 2025

42 MINS

42:58

05 May 2025


#55

Part 1: Trust, Skepticism, And Betrayal: Teaching Kids To Trust

Inside this vulnerable and emotional episode, Jess and Scott talk about how painful betray... more

28 Apr 2025

52 MINS

52:50

28 Apr 2025


#54

How To Build Resilience Without Trauma

Should you force your kids to do hard things? Does a little trauma make your kids more res... more

21 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:36

21 Apr 2025


#53

How To Talk To Kids About Disabled People

In this episode of Robot Unicorn, Jess and Scott sit down with their close friend and coll... more

14 Apr 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:22

14 Apr 2025


#52

How To Be The Leader Your Child Needs

Jess and Scott dive deep into what it means to be the leader your child truly needs—especi... more

07 Apr 2025

37 MINS

37:34

07 Apr 2025


#51

The Current Children's Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Gordon Neufeld

In this powerful episode, Jess sits down with renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gord... more

31 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:24

31 Mar 2025


#50

Beyond Food: A New Way To Look At Picky Eating And Mealtimes with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Friends, you don’t want to miss this episode. The one and only Dr. MacNamara joins Jess an... more

24 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:23

24 Mar 2025


#49

School Refusal, Anxiety, And Separation Struggles

Scott and Jess dive into the pressing issue of school refusal—a challenge affecting childr... more

17 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:58

17 Mar 2025


#48

How To Help Your Angry Child

Scott and Jess explore anger in children (and adults), breaking down why children get angr... more

10 Mar 2025

56 MINS

56:23

10 Mar 2025


#47

5 Love Languages: Are They Helpful Or Harmful?

Scott and Jess take a deep dive into the popular "Five Love Languages" concept and reveal ... more

03 Mar 2025

54 MINS

54:10

03 Mar 2025


#46

Why Children Lie: And What To Do About It

In this episode, Jess and Scott explore the reasons why children lie and how to help them ... more

24 Feb 2025

48 MINS

48:15

24 Feb 2025


#45

How To Become A Playful Parent

This episode of Robot Unicorn is packed with practical ideas that will help you become a m... more

17 Feb 2025

53 MINS

53:05

17 Feb 2025


#44

Talking To Kids About Puberty, Porn, And Social Media (Part 2)

In part 2 of our puberty series, Jess and Scott discuss the critical intersection of socia... more

10 Feb 2025

37 MINS

37:45

10 Feb 2025


#43

Talking To Kids About Puberty, Periods, and Sex (Part 1)

In part 1 of our puberty series, Jess and Scott talk about how to have difficult conversat... more

03 Feb 2025

47 MINS

47:15

03 Feb 2025


#42

Friendship Struggles

In this episode, Jess and Scott discuss common friendship struggles, bullying, and how to ... more

27 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:21

27 Jan 2025


#41

How Do You Stop Yourself From Yelling At Your Kids?

In this episode, Jess and Scott dive deep into the complexities of parental anger and yell... more

20 Jan 2025

33 MINS

33:54

20 Jan 2025