Joyful Courage Podcast

for parenting teens

Welcome, friend! I am so happy you have found your way here. My name is Casey O’Roarty, and I am the host of the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast.

This is a weekly show that is designed to entertain and inform as I tease apart all there is to learn on the parenting journey. My solo shows and expert guests interviews are packed full of useful nuggets for parents to take away and integrate into their own experience.

Episode 545

Eps 545: Secret browsers hiding tiktok, middle school screen challenges

This week’s podcast is a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of raising teens in the digital age! I dive into a relatable post from our Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens Facebook group about a mom’s discovery of her 12-year-old’s creative use of tech to bypass school filters. We discuss the struggles of setting screen boundaries, the importance of co-creating agreements, and how to handle these conversations with curiosity and connection rather than confrontation. If you’re dealing with tech-related parenting hurdles, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips. Don’t miss it!

Eps 544: Middle school friendships with Julietta Skoog

with Julietta Skoog

Episode 544

Eps 380: The art of surrender while parenting teens

Solo Show

Episode 380

Eps 543: Building a parent community with Melissa Esposito

with Melissa Esposito

Episode 543

Eps 542: Communicating beyond “I don’t know” with our teens

Solo Show

Episode 542

“Love, love, love Casey! She is so fresh, fun, and real. Always practical strategies to come away with from every episode. And she lands some pretty amazing guests!!!”

- Lisa P., parent

"Casey is engaging, fun and inspiring. The topics are current and helpful. I love to listening to this podcast during my commute. It reminds me I am not alone, parenting can be sticky and I have support and company while I navigate my imperfect life.”

- Marcie C., parent

“Casey is warm and relatable. She utilizes both her training in Positive Discipline and her experience as a mother to explain ways to approach parenting (and all relationships) in a kind and firm way. She fills her podcasts with useful tools to be a more mindful parent, lots of encouragement, and the opportunity to learn from both her and a wide variety of interesting guests. This podcast is a gem!”

- Allison M., parent

“I LOVE this podcast! Casey is warm, funny, and vulnerable. She is not afraid to talk about how messy and scary parenting can be, which is so powerful to hear as a parent in a culture that says we should all be doing it “perfectly.”

- Tams W., parent

How can I listen?

You are welcome to listen right here from the website. Other parents have found it easy to subscribe and listen through their tablets and phones (and the shows automatically show up on your phone as soon as they become available). Do what works for you!

Watch my quick video to learn how to subscribe using your iPhone. It’s quick and easy! And if you don’t already have a podcast app on your phone, simply:

Go to the app store and download a podcast app
Search “Joyful Courage”
Click SUBSCRIBE

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