⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, domestic violence, substance use, and strong language related to grief. Please listen with care. In this powerful and deeply vulnerable season closer, we welcome a guest whose story holds the weight of every parent’s worst fear. One year ago, Tammy received a call that shattered her world—her daughter had been stabbed to death. What followed was a journey through grief no parent imagines walking. Tammy joins us to share the unfilter...
May 30, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating YOU—the heart of your home—with something special. In this episode of Families Matter Most , we’re gifting you a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite sessions from the No More Yelling course. It’s a powerful, grace-filled sneak peek that offers real tools to help you respond—not react—when parenting gets hard. If you’ve ever wished for more patience, more calm, or just a moment to breathe, this one’s for you. And as our gift to you this Mother’s Day,...
May 07, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week, we’re honored to spotlight the launch of Shelter Movers Regina, led by the incredible Lisa Williams. As the 11th chapter of Shelter Movers in Canada, this life-saving service is opening a path to safety for women and children fleeing abuse—right here in our community. Shelter Movers began in Toronto in 2016 with one father, Marc Hull-Jacquin, who was on parental leave when he realized the gap in support for survivors of domestic violence. Since then, it has grown into a national organ...
Apr 23, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 124
"The age I get the MOST phone calls for is seven-year-olds—but do you know what age comes in second? Nine. That’s right. Nine-year-olds are often underestimated and misunderstood, and today we’re diving deep into why this age is such a turning point." In this episode, I unpack the beautiful complexity of parenting nine-year-olds—a stage that often sneaks up on us with its big emotions, growing independence, and surprising maturity. At nine, our kids are no longer the little ones tagging behind t...
Apr 09, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Parenting isn’t just about keeping up with schedules and snack times—it’s about leading with confidence, making quick decisions under pressure, and managing the mental load of home, work, and social life. Sound familiar? These are the same skills top performers in the NFL, FBI, and Fortune 500 companies need to succeed! In this episode, internationally recognized mental performance coach Gary Chupik shares his Whole Life Excellence philosophy, helping parents develop the mindset of elite athlete...
Mar 26, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Ever feel like you and your partner are playing for different teams when it comes to parenting? Maybe one of you is the Rock—firm, structured, and all about discipline—while the other is the Marshmallow, always giving in to avoid conflict. Or perhaps you’re the Tennis Ball- flexible and somewhere in the middle. In this episode, we’re breaking down these three parenting styles and how they shape your family dynamic. When parents approach discipline and expectations differently, it can lead to con...
Mar 12, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Is Parenting Hurting Your Health? Parenting in 1985 looked nothing like it does today. We might have even said it was on the verge of neglect- kick the kids outside and don't come back until I say you can. Fast forward to now – we’re working longer hours, juggling endless homework, shuttling kids to extracurriculars, and feeling the pressure to be constantly available for our children. The expectations on parents have skyrocketed, but at what cost? Have we swung so far the opposite direction tha...
Feb 26, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Welcome back to the Families Matter Most podcast! This week, I have a special guest, Dr. Node, joining me to unpack a topic every mom can relate to—mom guilt. You know that feeling—the stress builds, the pressure mounts, and before we know it, we explode. Then comes the regret, the guilt over everything we just unleashed on our family. But what if we could catch it before it gets to that point? Dr. Node brings a naturopathic perspective on stress, how our mental messages and physical health play...
Feb 12, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Imagine you have a bucket that represents your needs in intimacy—what does that bucket look like? Is it overflowing, half-empty, or maybe even bone-dry? In this episode, we're diving deep into the idea of "sex buckets"—our unique needs, emotions, and thoughts around intimacy and connection. We’re talking about how everyone has different "buckets" when it comes to sex, and those buckets can look very different depending on the person, their stage in life, or even the season they’re in. How do you...
Jan 29, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Are you a busy parent secretly dreaming of fitting into your old 18 or 22-year-old jeans? Those pre-kid days where you had the time to meal prep and hit the gym for hours might feel like a distant memory—but don’t lose hope! This week, we’re tackling how to lose weight and get healthy without needing endless hours or unrealistic routines. It’s not about chasing your younger self; it’s about creating a sustainable, healthy version of YOU that works for your life now . You’ll get practical, parent...
Jan 15, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Are you feeling exhausted trying to teach your kids responsibility while keeping the peace? You’re not alone! Many parents hit a point where they say, “I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.” It feels like no matter what you do—setting rules, following through, or refusing to cave—things just don’t click. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✅ Why traditional approaches to responsibility sometimes don’t work. ✅ How to teach responsibility and maintain a loving connection with your kids. ✅ Practica...
Dec 18, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 116
In this episode, I sit down with a special guest, my good friend and basketball coach- Phoebe, to explore what it means to lead with integrity at work and at home. Together, we dive into the vital role integrity plays in leadership, both on the court and in our everyday lives. Whether you're managing a team, raising kids, or mentoring others, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement. We’ll also discuss actionable ways to help children learn and live with integrity. From modeling st...
Dec 04, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Enjoy something different as we share a recorded lesson from our Strong Family Program this week on Self- Sabotage. In this episode, we explore the three main causes of self-sabotage: negative words , limiting beliefs , and assuming intentions . Discover how the language you use shapes your mindset, how deeply rooted beliefs can hold you back, and how jumping to conclusions about others' intentions can harm relationships. Learn actionable strategies to recognize and overcome these patterns, incl...
Nov 20, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the art of balancing leadership and management as a parent. Parenting goes beyond daily tasks; it’s about inspiring and guiding your family toward growth and unity. We’ll share simple, practical strategies to help you lead and manage your home effectively, plus a free downloadable worksheet to start implementing these tips right away! What's Included: Discover how to define and reinforce family values, create easy systems for daily tasks, encourage problem-sol...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 113
On today's Families Matter Most podcast, we're diving into Marriage and Fighting, featuring a special guest—my husband, Sean! We'll explore the common parenting battles that arise at different stages of raising kids. First, we tackle the preschool years when life feels chaotic, finances are tight, you're overworked, and the kids seem to never listen—we're all just craving breaks! Next, we shift to the elementary years, where fights center around screen time, extracurriculars, and learning when t...
Oct 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 112
The Big 3: Three Things that will Transform Your Family This week, we have a special bonus episode from our online course Building Connection ! Have you ever wondered how to strengthen family bonds, reduce sibling squabbles, or manage your own stress and anger as a parent? If so, this episode is for you. We're diving into one powerful part of the course today! Discover the three things that will transform your family connection: Weekly Family Fun Night – Carve out time for fun, laughter, and tog...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Welcome to today’s episode of Families Matter Most! We have an incredible guest with us—Jayna, Founder of Ember Impact Global. Jayna is deeply passionate about empowering women to rediscover their strength and ignite transformation, both personally and professionally. Through her coaching, she helps women who’ve experienced setbacks or feel stuck to reignite their potential and achieve remarkable growth. With a background in healthcare and a deep focus on high-level business and leadership issue...
Sep 27, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Welcome back to Families Matter Most Podcast! This week, we're diving into a topic that's both common and challenging for many parents: why do our kids act up and let loose in unhealthy ways right after school? We'll explore the reasons behind this behavior and offer actionable tips to help you manage it without feeling overwhelmed. Big Breath, Moms! Before we dive into our tips for the kids, here's a quick strategy for you, the parent: Set an alarm for 3 p.m. every day. Use this time for a 5-mi...
Sep 11, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 109
This week, we are honored to have Jess Tetu as our special guest. Jess will share her remarkable journey to becoming a successful businesswoman, highlighting her dedication to giving back and her resilience in pushing through challenging times. Jess's story is one of finding strength and forging a path that aligns with her goals, dreams, and family life. Her phenomenal journey will undoubtedly motivate and encourage you to find the right balance of work and family in pursuit of your specific dre...
Jul 03, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 108
*Trigger Warning:* This episode discusses intimate partner violence and child abuse. In this powerful and insightful episode, we welcome Courtney Lavalley, the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, a vital refuge for women escaping violence and domestic abuse. Courtney shares her invaluable experiences and insights from working at Sofia House, a safe place that provides critical support for women in crisis. Courtney Levalley is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and children w...
Jun 12, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In a world where we're always connected and constantly juggling the demands of work, parenting, and personal ambitions, finding a moment of peace can feel impossible. Join us, as our special guest Dr. Jody Carington, renowned psychologist, and best-selling author, as she guides you to find calm and sucess as you parent well. In today's episode, Dr. Jody combines expert insights with practical advice to help you navigate the chaos of modern life while parenting. Whether you're a busy professional...
May 27, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In our journey as women, the pressure to continuously give can lead to burnout, often sacrificing our own passions and well-being. Join Amanda as she unveils her path to breaking free from this cycle. Discover how she not only built two thriving businesses but also nurtures a team of 15 employees across these ventures. Let Amanda inspire you to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams! Here's a bit about Amanda: Amanda Perrot is a stepmom, multiple-business owner, and a fierce advocate for women. ...
May 08, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Here are 5 Rules for YOU to have an amazing and awesome life, which will help you be successful. All behaviour is communication, whether it is behaviour we like or we don’t like it is all communicating something. Our children’s behaviour is also connected to feelings, and these feelings are connected to developed or undeveloped skills. BUT we can help our kids develop these adult skills NOW so they can be successful, even now. Is this something you want to see happen? Developing great character ...
Apr 24, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 104
As children we often dream of what life would be like if we had all the connections, were celebrities, or everyone knew us as famous. Greg Moore joins us on today's podcast to share his experiences of being raised in the spotlight and now raising his children in the spotlight. Greg shares some personal stories and 'aha' moments of how the spotlight changed him, while he thought this was "normal." We will also dive into some of the positives and negatives of how technology has changed parenting c...
Apr 10, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Calling all parents! Join Jenn Dean and Julie Sims- Learning Resource Teacher as we dive into tools you can use to help your children with their emotions and behaviors. Many of you are looking for ways to work with your teachers and the classroom needs. These tools are great ways to help your child succeed, your teacher feel supported, and find success at home! Resource Mentioned: The following link is for the website, Lives in the Balance, which Julie mentions in the podcast. Here you will find...
Mar 21, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Disclaimer: My kids tell all and things might be shared that your kids are not ready to hear. This week on the Families Matter Most podcast Matt, Evan, and Ryan tell all the parenting wins and fails from their perspective. That’s right. Jenn is interviewing all three of her sons and they are sharing some deep parenting moments. Hear personal stories from the first born “fails” to the youngest child’s safe place. This podcast gets really raw and honest, sharing how the consequence didn’t fit the ...
Mar 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Wow! 100 Episodes, I can't believe we have made it this far. Thank you to those who have been with us from day one, who have shared our podcast, or shared your questions and stories to help us keep this podcast going. Families Matter Most Podcast turned 5 years old this week, and we hit 100 podcasts today! So thank you, thank you, thank you! On today's episode of Families Matter Most, Sean takes over the microphone and asks Jenn some deep questions about herself, marriage, work, and family. We w...
Feb 14, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 100
This week, we are sharing something special. Today, I want to share one of my sessions from my online course No More Yelling. So today's podcast will actually be lesson two, where I break down our anger and diving into the three areas of anger. Yes, it's amazing when you can identify you are frustrated or angry, but how do you identify your trigger area? How do you calm yourself down? Today, I am sharing how you can do just this. So grab a piece of paper and pen, and let's get started. Did you l...
Jan 31, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Parenting is hard, parenting children no matter how they become part of your family is hard. Today, Tammy Winters shares the similarities and differences of raising children whether they are biological, foster, or adopted kids. As a parent, it’s easy to think you know it all, that everything can be fixed by love, love, love, but is that always the case? Join me in hearing Tammy's story, her heart, and her wisdom on fostering/ adopting. Want to connect? Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok: Families...
Jan 17, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 98
An Actual Happy New Year -A year in recap. Families Matter Most (Jenn,) has made some huge changes and adjustments. Today, she wants to share how she navigated lots of change all in one year. Plus, Jenn has some tools and tips to help you succeed and reach your goals this year. What is your goal for 2024? Are you looking for accountability? Click Here. Would you like to lose weight and keep it off? I have a free Bootcamp starting January 15th! Click Here. Looking for more Motivation Podcasts: Lo...
Jan 03, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 97
