Ever wondered why your child throws bread at bedtime or melts down in a grocery store?

Kate Mason sits down with pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Ivan Hardcastle to unravel the hidden world of sensory processing and how it deeply impacts children's behavior.

Ivan shares his powerful journey from therapist to coach, emphasizing that true progress often comes when parents—not just children—are empowered with knowledge and tools.

He breaks down sensory processing into understandable parts, provides real-life examples (including why a child might find solace in a cat’s litter box!), and offers actionable strategies for both parents and grandparents to better support their families.

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6:41 The Power of Parent-Led Therapy at Home

10:18 A Crash Course in Sensory Processing

12:17 Behavior vs. Sensory Need: How Can You Tell?

22:43 The Bread-Throwing Child: A Real-World Example

27:36 The Four Stages of Behavioral Change

30:19 Ivan’s Golden Tip: Pause and Observe

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What if your daughter’s biggest obstacle is the message she gets from you?

Kate Mason welcomes back Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein—clinical psychologist and author of Sexism and Sensibility—for a rich and thought-provoking conversation about how subtle gender biases shape our daughters’ self-worth, voice, and potential.

They dig into the unconscious ways parents reinforce appearance-based validation, the lifelong impact of being interrupted, and how sports, education, and even praise style shape a girl’s sense of entitlement and ambition.

They challenge us to unlearn generational scripts and replace them with empowering tools that foster resilience, confidence, and equality in our girls.

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05:40 The Mirror Moment: When Your Daughter Reflects Your Insecurities

09:29 Body Image and Beauty Culture – They're Watching Us

15:55 The 5 Voices Every Girl Needs

18:02 Girls Deserve Less? The Research That Says So

24:01 Smart vs. Strategic: Praise That Builds Resilience

30:06 By Age 6, Girls Already Doubt Their Brilliance

34:08 The Unseen Damage of Sexist Curriculums

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Are you raising your kids with invisible gender biases you don’t even realize you have?

Kate Mason sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein to explore the subtle and systemic ways sexism creeps into parenting—even from the most well-meaning caregivers.

Drawing from her book Sexism and Sensibility, Finkelstein shares personal stories, clinical insights, and research that uncover how micro-messages shape our children's beliefs about gender from birth.

This conversation unpacks everything from pink hockey sticks to unconscious praise patterns and offers practical advice for raising empowered daughters (and emotionally literate sons).

A must-listen for anyone committed to raising the next generation with clarity, compassion, and equality.

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1:14 When Your Own Biases Are Challenged

3:26 The Pink Hockey Stick That Changed Everything

8:13 Why Sexism Quietly Fuels Girls’ Mental Health Issues

11:05 What’s in a Name: Sexism and Sensibility

18:37 Rethinking Gender Roles at Home

33:40 The Culture Is Broken—Not the Girls

35:00 R&R Parenting: Recognize and Replace Biases

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Connect with guest: Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD

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Contact Kate:

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