Parenting In The Digital Age
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Release Date: 08/12/2025
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Jen Fort's interest in caregiving began when her brother was diagnosed with cancer. Jen's sister-in-law stepped into the role of caregiver, juggling her career and providing support to her husband. This very personal experience led Jen to explore the complexities of caregiving, leading to her latest book, "Because You Care: Wisdom for the Unexpected Caregiver." Jen talks about the need for self care for caregivers and ways that people can...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Wherever you are in your life, your best thinking got you here. Think about that! In David Price's case, that meant drug addiction, missed oportunities, and more until he eventually hit rock bottom. But when he attended a 12 step program not for himself, but to support someone else, something changed. He learned that true rock bottom is not just about losing material possessions, but about losing meaningful relationships. This realization sent...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Stefan Graf stood in the window of his office, overlooking Singapore. It would seem that he had it all. Big city, big salary, big title. But something within him was calling for change. After a great deal of reflection, he decided to listen to that inner voice.. Next stop: Canary Islands where Stefan created a lifestyle centered on self-care, meditation, and personal growth. He started a business utilizing AI and created a life in line with his...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Julie Condliffe was born in Zimbabwe. But early on, she had the dream of becoming a solicitor. Julie's early life was marked by tragedy and hardship. After the death of her father when she was just a baby, her mother struggled to raise eight children in a country rife with poverty and instability. Despite these challenges, Julie made a pivotal decision at a young age: she would become a solicitor to fight for justice and advocate for those in...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. What are the broader implications of living with cancer in today’s society? Diagnosed with a rare blood cancer known as myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), Ruth Fein Revell has navigated the complexities of her illness while raising her children and pursuing a career as a freelance writer. All while living over 30 years with chronic cancer and society's stigma/lack of understanding of all that goes with that journey. Ruth has made a conscious...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Gerald Robinson's story reminds us of the importance of valuing every moment. A diagnosis of tongue cancer with multiple surgeries derailed his once peaceful life as a speaker. Now, as a speaker, he focuses on the hard earned lessons from his experiences. Presence and wise use of our time, Geralds explains is critical to a well lived life. "Time is eternal, but you are not," he states, emphasizing that while we all have the...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Welcome to the uproarious world of Joel Dubin, a world filled with laughter, love, and the occasional cringe-worthy moment that only parents can create. Joel is a humor author whose life has been shaped by his eccentric parents. Growing up in Chicago, Joel shares a wealth of stories that highlight the unique dynamics of his family life and the lessons learned along the way. Through his storytelling, Joel sheds light on the immigrant...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Kevin Hughes is the author of "". Kevin grew up in a house of secrets, silence, and unspeakable abuse. Behind closed doors, his sociopathic mother wielded control with cruelty, manipulation, and terror, masking it all with charm to the outside world. For decades, Kevin buried the trauma deep inside, dissociating from his own memories and pain. It wasn't until a triggering incident in his late 40s that he began to confront his childhood and...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Dana Diaz’s experiences with emotional and physical abuse shaped her understanding of self-worth and, later, the importance of setting boundaries. Dana examines her personal connection between emotional well-being and physical health. After years of living with constant stress and illness, she left her narcissistic husband and started to rebuild her life. And with the removal of that stress, her health quickly improved. Which is food for...
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Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Sieglinde Othmer, Ph.D., is an award-winning author whose work ranges from bestselling psychiatric textbooks to a series of life instructing fables for the young. Now she is sharing her gifts of wisdom and experience with all who wish to navigate the thorny road of aging in peak good health and with maximum happiness. A refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator, and researcher, she holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University...
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Jeff Nelligan is the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent work is the 2nd edition of Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids, in which he outlines how his parenting techniques helped guide his sons through childhood and adolescence to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College, and West Point.
Jeff, known as "Nellie" has a parenting philosophy that is rooted in four cornerstones: personal courtesy, confidence, resilience in adversity, and ambition. He believes that these qualities are essential for children to navigate the complexities of modern life. As he points out, a staggering 75% of the time spent with children is over by the age of 12, making early engagement crucial for instilling these values.
How to do this when teens average nearly nine hours a day on digital devices and are experiencing rising mental health issues? According to Nelly, this electronic addiction that permeates our youth hampers the development of interpersonal skills and contributes to a generation struggling with civic and social virtues. This shows up in our workforce: Fifty eight percent of hiring managers reporting that recent graduates are not ready for the job market.
What are the practical and actionable tips for parents looking to steer their children through and around today's digital landscape? How do we integrate technology wisely into the world of our youth for their future success as people and as successful contributors to society?
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