The Whinypaluza Podcast

 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...

In Honor of Our Dog Tanner

Have you ever loved a pet so much that losing them changes the whole rhythm of your home?

Rebecca and Seth share an emotional conversation honoring their golden retriever, Tanner. They walk through the long, confusing year of trying to figure out his limp, the exhausting search for answers, the MRI that finally revealed the truth, and the grief of saying goodbye. They also share the quieter gifts Tanner...

What if you could replace a lifetime of self doubt with a daily practice of self love? So many of us, especially women over 40, struggle with the feeling that we are not enough. We put everyone else’s needs before our own and forget how to prioritize ourselves. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you are worthy of your own love and attention.

In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene sits down with Theresa Paganin...

We are bringing back a true fan favorite from 2024. 

As the Greene family is grieving the loss of their sweet dog, Tanner, this conversation feels like the kind of steady, supportive reminder we all need, especially when life feels heavy. If you have kids (or love someone who does), this one is worth a re-listen.

Building self-confidence in children is a pivotal aspect of their development, and there are practical ways to st...

This heartfelt Valentine’s Day episode brings you inside Rebecca and Seth Greene’s 22-year love story—from their almost-Valentine's first date to the lessons learned through parenting, conflict, and connection. With humor, vulnerability, and zero filters, they reflect on marriage, growth, and how love evolves when you choose each other every day.

They talk about rituals that keep them close, TikTok marriage hacks, parenting chao...

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene delivers a raw, heartfelt pep talk for parents who feel exhausted, discouraged, or like nothing they’re doing is working. Speaking honestly about the long game of parenting, Rebecca reminds parents that struggle does not equal failure, boundaries still matter, and connection always comes before control. This episode is part encouragement, part truth-telling, and part reminder th...

What if conflict is not a sign that something is wrong, but proof that something matters, and we were never taught how to handle it?

In this eye-opening episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene sits down with Kimberly Best, RN, MA, a mediator and conflict management expert who spent years in critical care before dedicating her career to helping people navigate the conversations they avoid most.

Kimberly explains why confli...

Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of self blame, taking responsibility for things that are far beyond your control? 

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene explore the pervasive nature of self blame and offer a compassionate guide to letting it go. They share personal stories and practical strategies to help you distinguish between healthy responsibility and destructive guilt, empowering...

Burnout has quietly become a badge of honor. But what if it is actually your nervous system asking you to stop, listen, and do things differently?

In this episode of Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Helen Malinowski, founder of the Somatic Integration Institute and Beacon of Hope Counseling, for a deeply grounding conversation about sustainable success.

Helen shares how her own experience with burnout d...

What happens when winter storms outside mirror the emotional storms happening inside your home?

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene opens up about the physical dangers and emotional weight that winter brings, especially for families with kids away at college. With constant storm warnings, difficult drives, and the heartbreak of readjusting after a child returns to school, Rebecca and Seth talk candidly about an...

What if your money stress is not just about money but about your health, your upbringing, and how your brain learned to survive?

Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Darla Bishop, known as FinanSis, to explore the powerful connection between money, stress, health, and family well being. Raised in Detroit and grounded in both lived experience and public health research, Dr. Darla explains how financial stress shapes decision making,...

What can a lifelong love of the Buffalo Bills teach us about resilience, loyalty, leadership, and how to keep going when life knocks us down?

In this heartfelt and surprisingly insightful episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene is joined by her husband Seth Greene to explore the powerful life lessons she has learned from growing up surrounded by Buffalo Bills fandom. From never giving up and believing in yourself to the importanc...

What if the way you talk to yourself is actually the hardest part of growing up?

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene sits down with her daughter Lillie for an honest conversation about self-criticism, pressure, anxiety, and learning how to be kinder to yourself. From school stress and comparison to confidence and overthinking, Lillie shares what it feels like to grow up as a high achieve...

What if goal setting didn’t have to be overwhelming, rigid, or tied to January pressure? What if one word, one habit, or one honest conversation could change your entire year?

In the first Whinypaluza episode of 2026, Rebecca and Seth share how they really approach goals in real life. This conversation goes beyond resolutions and covers SMART goals without the intimidation factor, choosing a word of the year, prioritizing self-c...

Max Reflects on His First Semester at College
 
What really happens after you drop your kid off at college and drive away?

In this special Whinypaluza episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with her son Max to talk honestly about his first semester of college. From academic pressure and adjusting to dorm life to finding motivation, building confidence, and learning how to truly learn, Max shares what surprised him most and wha...

What happens when you pause long enough to actually look at the year you just lived?

In this special New Year’s episode, Rebecca and Seth Greene reflect on the moments that defined their family’s year. From college milestones and creative achievements to health challenges, business growth, and unexpected wins, this conversation is a reminder that no year is perfect, but every year holds progress worth celebrating.

Rebecca s...

What if balance is a lie and self-care does not look anything like Instagram told you it would?

 In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene sits down with writer, speaker, activist, and mom of eight Elisha Beach for a real conversation about motherhood, burnout, and why the idea of “having it all” is complete nonsense. Elisha shares the moments that broke her open, including a very publ...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering if you imagined what just happened?

In this episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene welcomes author, advocate, and survivor Deborah Griffiths for an honest conversation about gaslighting and emotional manipulation. Deborah, author of Torched: Burnt By A Gaslighter, explains how gaslighting works slowly and quietly, chipping away at self esteem, confidence, and self tr...

Eight nights of Hanukkah can feel like a marathon, especially when kids are away at college, packages arrive late, and the to-do list keeps growing. In this candid Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene discuss what it really looks like to be in the Hanukkah weeds and why that feeling shows up every year.

Rebecca shares the behind-the-scenes reality of wrapping presents nightly, juggling work, missing he...