This week I invite the amazing Lenore Skenazy—founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and president of Let Grow. You might know her as “America’s Worst Mom,” but today, you’ll discover the powerful truth behind that nickname and why her message is exactly what parents need right now.

Together, we unpack the deep anxiety so many of us carry: the fear, the pressure to be perfect, and the cultural obsession with control. We explore why it’s so hard to let go, especially when trauma or past experiences have wired us to hold on tighter. But we also shine a light on the freedom and growth that come when we begin to trust—our kids and ourselves.

This episode is more than just a discussion about parenting. It’s a gentle but powerful wake-up call to reconnect with the joy, creativity, and courage of childhood. It’s about loosening our grip, finding peace in uncertainty, and remembering that our kids are more capable than we think—and so are we.

If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough, felt guilty for wanting a break, or cried as you watched your child take a big step without you, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone, you’re doing better than you think, and sometimes, letting go is the bravest thing we can do.

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