Where Parents Talk

By: Lianne Castelino
  • Summary

  • The Where Parents Talk podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Lianne Castelino strives to inspire confidence in moms and dads so that they can parent with relentless optimism to raise happy, thriving children.
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Episodes
  • Parenting in Recovery
    Nov 9 2024
    In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino interviews Sarah Allen Benton, a licensed advanced alcohol and drug counsellor, addiction counsellor, mental health counsellor, and mother in recovery from alcoholism for nearly 20 years. Allen Benton shares her personal journey of overcoming alcoholism, highlights the difference between being sober and being in recovery, addresses common misconceptions around recovery and parenting, and discusses her new book 'Parents in Recovery, Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle.' She also emphasizes the importance of delaying alcohol use for teenagers and the impact of digital addiction on children.
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    36 mins
  • Surviving Multiple Family Suicides
    Nov 2 2024

    In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Don Ryan, a social worker, former therapist, and author of 'The Secret Struggle, Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One.'

    Don shares his personal and professional experiences with loss and suicide, having lost three family members, including his father and brother, to suicide.

    He reflects on the impact of these experiences on his life and career, how he dealt with guilt and shame, and the importance of open communication and therapy.

    Don also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, especially among men, and the necessity for proactive conversations about emotional well-being.

    This discussion aims to offer support and insight to those affected by suicide and to advocate for more open and compassionate discourse on mental health.

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    31 mins
  • Brain Trauma in Youth Sports: CTE and Concussions
    Oct 26 2024
    This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast Episode 190, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tim Fleiszer, Executive Director Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, retired professional athlete, four-time Grey Cup winner, and father of 3 about brain trauma in youth sports (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE and concussions).
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    34 mins

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