In this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, I’m joined by Brandon Moffit, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Black Mountain Academy & Intrepid Young Adults, to talk about the tough balancing act in parenting—supporting your neurodiverse teen or young adult’s growth without micromanaging their journey.

Together, we discuss how parents can affirm progress, provide guidance, and create opportunities for independence—without being heavy-handed or controlling. If you’ve ever struggled to find the fine line between helping your child grow and trying to manage their every step, this conversation is for you. If you want to reach out to Brandon go to: https://theblackmountainacademy.com/

On this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, I am joined by Farah Harris, LCPC who is a Belonging & Workplace Well-being expert and a licensed psychotherapist. Farah opens up about how her parenting journey includes raising 3 children, 2 of whom are neurodivergent, and how her parenting has been influenced by, but not defined by her children's diagnoses. We discuss the power of parenting from an instinctual place that's grounded in connection & emotional regulation and we discuss how to support your children w/ confidence & calm. To connect with Farah on a deeper level you can conect with her, through her website: https://workingwelldaily.com/.

In this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, Dr. Jack Hinman & I discuss why safety / secure connections and building friendships are the foundation for healing and growth, and how creating a “secure base” allows young adults to explore, build confidence, and update their relational operating system. If you are a parent of a young adult struggling to find their footing, this conversation offers insight, hope, and a roadmap forward. If you want to learn more about Dr. Hinman who is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Engage Transitions, which helps participants move beyond mental health struggles and “failure to launch” barriers go to: https://engagelifenow.com/

In this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, I’m joined by Norm Thibault, Executive Director of At the Crossroads, a residential transitional living program for young adults. Together, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities parents face when raising adopted children and teens. Norm shares his deep experience working with young people navigating identity, belonging, and the transition to adulthood. If you are parenting an adopted child or teen—or want to better understand the adoption experience or your child’s journey as well as how to create an environment of trust and emotional safety, and ways to strengthen connection even through the most difficult seasons, then give this conversation a listen. If you want to learn more about Norm or the At the Crossroads please visit their site at www.atthecrossroads.com/

On this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, I’m joined by Tara Renze, author, speaker, and coach, to explore the power of emotional intelligence in parenting. We discuss how parents can strengthen their own E.Q. to stay grounded, calm, and unflappable when facing their kids’ challenging choices. Tara shares her insights on raising emotional intelligence in ourselves first, so that we can model resilience, connection, and clarity for our children. If you want to reach out to Tara just visit her site: www.tararenze.com

Watching young adults step into their first jobs is exciting—but it often comes with bumps along the way. In this episode, Performance Coach for leaders & sellers & teams - Jamie Diglio joins us to unpack the challenges new professionals face and how parents can encourage growth without micromanaging. To learn more about Jamie's performance coaching work with leaders, sellers, & teams check out her site: www.thewinroom.com

In this episode of the 4 Peaks Parents Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with Leigh Feldman, CEO of Youth Franchise Brands and dad of four, to explore how time in the kitchen can help kids build confidence, creativity, and life skills. From hands-on cooking classes to everyday family meals, Leigh shares insights on why giving kids a role in the kitchen is about so much more than just food. If you want to reach out to Leigh and or learn more about Young Chef’s Academy just visit:

https://youngchefsacademy.com

In this episode, Jeff Larsen—an experienced sales professional—shares how he’s helped his sons step confidently into adulthood. Drawing on the lessons of growing up on a farm and the role modeling he received from his own father, Jeff reflects on the parenting principles that have guided his journey. If you’d like to connect further with Jeff or if you happen to be in the market for a new car you can reach him at http://linkedin.com/in/jeff-larsen-aa4593187