The Whinypaluza Podcast

What if raising a “well-educated child” has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with how they think?

In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with educator and author Deborah Kenny, founder of Harlem Village Academies, to challenge everything we think we know about education. From eliminating screens to building independent thinkers, Deborah shares what actually works when it comes to raising confident, capabl...

What if the biggest parenting lessons aren’t in books… but in the everyday moments you almost miss?

 In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth share honest, hard-earned lessons from 19 years of parenting. From letting go of comparison to learning the power of pause, this conversation offers real-life insights every parent needs. They talk about what actually works, what they’ve learned the hard way, and how sm...

Ever feel like your brain is holding 100 sticky notes… and you’re about to drop all of them?

 In this powerful and relatable episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Nicole Retter, founder of PAM, an AI-powered Personal Admin Manager designed to help families manage the overwhelming mental load of everyday life.

After navigating COVID with two young children, an injured husband, and a full-time job, Nicole hit a breaking p...

Spring break sounds relaxing until you try to make everyone in the family happy at the same time.

In this honest and funny episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene share the reality of their whirlwind New York City spring break filled with college tours, shopping, Broadway, family negotiations, and a whole lot of walking. From Times Square chaos to Chinatown bargains, from the excitement of Chicago to the exhaustion of ...

What happens when you look fine on the outside, but inside you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and not even sure what your gut is trying to tell you anymore?

In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca sits down with Kelle Sparta, a transformational shaman, psychic energy healer, and spiritual business strategist, for a conversation that goes far beyond burnout. They talk about why so many moms power through instead of slowing down, how...

Helping children build self confidence is one of the most important things we do as parents.

In this fan favorite episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene talk about what really helps kids believe in themselves. They share honest thoughts on how confidence grows through trying new things, learning from mistakes, being encouraged by trusted adults, and discovering what makes each child unique.

Rebecca an...

What happens when you do everything right… and still feel completely burned out?

 In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene sits down with JoAnn Crohn, founder of No Guilt Mom, to talk about burnout, the mental load, and why so many women feel overwhelmed even when they are doing it all.

JoAnn shares the moment she broke down on Christmas after carrying everything for everyone and how that experience changed the way...

Moms, we do this all day long… we fool ourselves.

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene unpack the everyday thoughts and habits that quietly keep moms overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in unrealistic expectations.

From saying “I’m fine” when we’re not, to believing we have to earn rest, Rebecca shares real-life examples of how these patterns show up and how they impact our mindset, energy, and ...

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed as a parent isn’t because you’re failing… but because no one ever showed you how to regulate your own emotions?

In this powerful episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene sits down with Irin Rubin, co-founder of MamaZen, a mindful parenting platform helping over 182,000 parents manage anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.

Irin shares her deeply personal journey into motherhood, w...

What happens when your child asks for less pressure… and you realize you might be part of the reason they feel it?

In this honest Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca and Seth Greene unpack the delicate balance between raising high achievers and protecting their mental health. From grades and expectations to over-scheduling and self-worth, this episode dives into what really matters and how parents can shift their approac...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought… I did everything right, so why don’t I feel like myself?

In this powerful episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene sits down with Alaina Love, CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting and author of Permission to Be You, to talk about something so many moms feel but rarely say out loud… losing yourself while taking care of everyone else.

Alaina shares how purpose and passion are n...

Sometimes support is not about having the perfect words. It is about knowing when to stop talking, stop comparing, and simply show up.

In this heartfelt Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene talk about what true support looks like when life hits hard. Rebecca shares a deeply personal reflection on what she learned during an emotionally overwhelming season, including why venting isn't always helpful, why p...

What if the goal of grief was not to “move on,” but to carry love forward in a new way?

In this moving episode, Rebecca Greene talks with Patricia D. Freudenberg, known as Patty, about grief, remembrance, and how to transform pain into a living legacy. Patty shares how her work through Miss-U-Gram grew from years of listening to people open up in her beauty chair, and how that experience led her to build a platform that gives gr...

When grief hits, it does not follow a neat little schedule. In this heartfelt Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene talk openly about the loss of their dog Tanner, the emotional roller coaster of grief, and what it looks like to keep parenting, working, and showing up while carrying sadness. Rebecca shares how grief can move through denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance all in the same day,...

Ever feel like loving your teen is like trying to hug a cactus?

Rebecca Greene talks with Dr. Alexandra Rogers, a retired clinical psychologist with decades of experience supporting children and families. They dig into the parenting pain points that show up in real life: separation anxiety, power struggles, depression and anxiety, OCD, autism meltdowns, hyperactivity, and safety conversations. Dr. Rogers shares practical, time t...

Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene celebrate their daughter, Ella, turning 17 and share what they’ve learned from parenting her.

What if your teenager is not the problem to solve but the person who shows you who you need to become?

Rebecca and Seth Greene reflect on their daughter, Ella, turning 17 and the life lessons they’ve learned from her. They talk about embracing individuality, building confidence without needing approval,...

I am so excited to share this week’s podcast episode with you. I had the absolute joy of interviewing my daughter, Ella, for her seventeenth birthday, and it turned into one of the most honest and moving conversations we have ever had on the podcast. We went deep into what it is really like to be a teenager today, how she has built her own confidence, and what she has taught me about being a mother.

This was one of those convers...

What if your biggest regret is not what you did, but what you kept putting off because you were waiting for “someday”?

Rebecca and Seth talk about how regrets quietly build when we replay decisions, avoid hard conversations, and postpone joy until life feels easier. This episode is a real-time reminder to stop living in the “what if” loop, get honest about what matters, and start making memories now, even on the most ordinary Tu...

 When the people who have always cared for us need our help, we often step into the caregiver role without a second thought. But what happens when the emotional and physical toll of caregiving becomes too much to bear? In this episode, we explore the realities of caregiver burnout and the complex family dynamics that can arise when roles are reversed

Join Whinypaluza Podcast with host Rebecca Greene for a heartfelt conversa...