Shannon lost her entire adolescence after enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather.

In this deeply moving episode, Shannon opens up about her painful past, her path to recovery, and how she turned her experiences into a driving force for advocacy and empowerment. All parents need to listen to this episode.

To follow Shannon Burns on social media @itsshannonburns.

A guide for sexual assault survivors - Canada.ca

Resources for survivors | Define the Line - McGill University

f you're raising a tween or teen right now, chances are someone in your orbit has mentioned Adolescence — the British four-part drama that follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy accused of stabbing a teenage girl. At its core, the series asks a chilling question: could any boy be pulled into the world of online radicalization and incel culture?

This episode, we unpack the show’s provocative themes and the cultural conversations it’s sparked — from fears about the manosphere to whether we’re in the middle of a new teen panic, or just the latest iteration of one. We also talk honestly about what it’s like raising boys in a world that feels increasingly angry and confusing. And we really want to hear your thoughts, too.

For more information about “Adolescence”:

https://time.com/7267884/adolescence-netflix-explained/

Send us your thoughts and feelings on Instagram @cynthiaandjosie or email us at hello@cynthiaandjosie.com

In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating long-term relationships with a little help from couples therapy. From dealing with the daily irritations to keeping the spark alive, we share practical tips on how to communicate better without sounding like you’re reading from a manual. If you’re in a long-term relationship (or thinking about it), tune in for some honest, relatable advice on how to survive—and thrive—together.

**Please note: we think therapy with real humans is best but if you can’t afford or just want some instant advice, check out:

https://deepai.org/chat/relationships

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