What if your need to be right is actually what’s breaking your connection? In this episode, Matt & Alona unpack how “correcting” can quietly shut down your child—or partner—and how to shift from facts to feelings instead. You’ll learn a 4-step pause that replaces fixing with empathy and helps you connect before you correct. Moments that hit home: ✨ When your kid says “nobody likes me” — and why “that’s not true” misses the moment.💔 The “helpful” correction that made a child shut down.💡 Wh...

You’ll learn how to receive tough feedback from your kids (and partners) without spiraling into shame or defensiveness, and how to turn “you embarrassed me” into a deeper bond—not a bigger rift. We unpack “The Gift,” a simple framework to let their feelings land, repair fast, and create third-way solutions where everyone’s needs matter. You’ll also hear why empathy isn’t coddling—it’s a multi-generational superpower that shapes who our kids become. 🌱 Moments that may sting (and change you): “...

You’ll hear Matt & Alona flip the script on “feedback” — turning unmet needs into a loving gift that deepens trust instead of detonating connection. They walk through real moments at home, show you how to receive a “gift” with genuine excitement (yes, even when it stings), and model the exact words to repair without defensiveness. You’ll also hear Alona’s raw confession about a parenting moment that cut against her core values — and how her daughter’s “I have a gift” became the bridge bac...

Challenging highlights you’ll want to hear: Former Miss California and mom Veena shares how a 30-day, low-oil/low-salt reset and “taste the rainbow” bowls transformed her energy—and her kids’ plates. 🍓🍋🍅 Matt & Alona unpack collaborative parenting (think NVC “natural giraffe”), where kids get real choices—eat your greens or drink them?—and parents lead by modeling, not mandates. 🦒✨ The marriage micro-habits that shift a whole home: weekly Sunday check-ins and a daily 6–7 second ...

Challenging highlights you’ll want to hear: From baton-twirling 🎀 Miss California to a mom juggling work, sleep 😴, and school drop-offs 🚗—Veena gets real about the moment a 13-year-old’s crush 💔 triggered years of body dysmorphia, how “doing it all” quietly kills self-care, and why a plant-forward 30-day reset (think low-oil, low-salt, whole-foods…yes, even potatoes 🥔) skyrocketed her sleep quality, slashed inflammation 🔥, and brought her energy ⚡—and presence—back to her family. You’ll...

Wake-Up Call Time! Matt & Alona unpack with Marcos Spaziani's how relentless hustle, 16-hour days, and “I’ll get healthy later” thinking crash into reality… and how to pivot toward inner boundaries, sleep, connection, and delicious plant-powered eating that actually sticks. 🍽️💥🌱 Lean-in moments that might sting (in the best way): “Early detection is late detection.” Why waiting for labs to flag trouble is a dangerous myth—and what to do now.The grind lies: building an empire while y...

Quit Telling Your Kids “You’re Safe.” Teach Them How to Face Violence—Without Losing Their Humanity. When your child sees a real shooting video or hears about school violence, the instinct is to soothe, distract, or promise safety. Matt & Alona push back. They show you how to sit in the fear together, regulate first, name what happened honestly, offer real empathy, and only then reassure—without false promises. They also tackle the deeper trap: how “us vs. them” language and dehumanizatio...

Challenging highlights you’ll want to hear: 🌍 From dishwasher with no English to executive chef in 3 months, Marcos cooked for presidents, celebrities, and sports legends. He starred on TV, lost his restaurant to betrayal, then clawed it back stronger. 💪 A 30-day plant-based reset gave him energy, weight loss, and freedom from pain… until the grind pulled him back into 16-hour days, junk food, and dangerous health scares. ⚡ This episode is a wake-up call for anyone telling themselves, “...

When is a joke a bridge—and when is it a shield? In this episode, Matt & Alona get real about humor as a parenting and partnership superpower… and a sneaky escape hatch from vulnerability. You’ll hear how laughter can regulate a tense nervous system, turn bickering into bonding (hello, surprise British accent), and even help kids feel safer after a misstep. You’ll also hear when jokes land like criticism, mask discomfort, or block repair—and how to course-correct without killing the vibe...

Comedian/producer Chris Spencer joins Matt & Alona to unpack how humor can be a bridge to connection—or a wall that hides our real feelings. From a “hickeys & frozen spoons” teen moment 😳🥄 to laughing through grief, to intimacy cramps that turn into days of belly laughs 😂—this episode gets real about emotional safety at home. We also explore culture, presence, and why simple, steady communication keeps families close (and kids honest). A few spicy moments that might challenge yo...

You love your kid and want the best—yet your “help” keeps landing as control. In this episode, Matt & Alona flip the script with Values in the Mirror, a tool that swaps power plays for collaboration so your child learns to steer with their own compass. Expect honest letters from real parents, zero judgment, and practical language you can use tonight. 🧭🤝 Challenging highlights you’ll want to hear: 🍩 The 6 a.m. donut before a race—how one parent turned “Put that down” into a values check ...

Ever try to guide your child with ❤️ only to end up as “the enemy”? 😅 Matt and Alona unpack why even well-intentioned boundaries around 📱 devices, 🍦 junk food, or commitments can trigger resistance—especially in strong-willed kids 💪. From ice cream showdowns 🍨 to summer camp standoffs 🎪, they explore how control sparks rebellion 🚫 (or resentful submission 😤) and how shifting to true collaboration builds connection 🤝 instead of conflict. 💡 Hear how they use real-life parenting fails (inc...

What if the way you're venting to your partner is actually pushing them away—and your kids are watching it all unfold? In this episode, Matt & Alona get real about emotional spirals, invisible resentments, and those subtle daily habits that either build connection or destroy it 💥. Hear the powerful tool called the "30-second container" that transforms explosive moments into connection—even if your partner laughs it off. 🧠 Learn why rituals like a 2-minute hug at pickup, authentic thank-yo...

Is your relationship running on logistics and low fuel? This episode calls out what so many parents feel but never name — the subtle, painful erosion of connection with the person you once couldn’t stop touching. 😮‍💨 Matt and Alona get real about what happens when we pour everything into our kids and forget to show up for our partners... and ourselves. 🧠 Matt & Alona share personal moments that will feel uncomfortably familiar: That moment you vent your frustrations without warning — and ...

Challenging highlights you'll want to hear: In this episode of webe Parents, Matt and Alona dive into the uncomfortable truth: most of us walk around performing connection instead of living it. 🙃 We force smiles, suppress our real feelings, and accidentally teach our kids—and partners—to do the same. They’ll unpack why authentic presence matters more than “getting it right” and how chasing joy from the outside inleaves us disconnected from ourselves and those we love. 🎭 🔥 Hear about the viral...

Challenging Highlights You’ll Want to Hear: Are you unintentionally modeling disconnection for your kids? In this raw and uplifting episode, Matt and Alona dive deep into how presence—not perfection—shapes the emotional environment of your family. They break down why joy isn’t something that happens after you finish your to-do list, but something you can cultivate in every moment—even when life feels overwhelming. Matt shares a personal story about hiking Runyon Canyon, discovering how a simp...

😳 What if your stress isn’t just in your head, but coded into your biology? In this deeply personal and scientific episode, Matt & Alona sit down with Dr. Steve Cole to explore how your body responds to the vibe of your relationships, your thoughts, and even your to-do list. 💥 The body doesn’t just react to danger — it prepares for it, and most of us are unknowingly telling our systems to brace every single day. From relationship disconnection to unspoken loneliness, these cues are impact...

Your Kid’s Immune System Isn’t Just About Germs — It’s About You 🔥 What if your child’s immune system is actually responding to you? In this eye-opening episode, Matt & Alona sit down with Dr. Steve Cole, a pioneering social genomics researcher, to expose the invisible ways our relationships — and even our vibes — shape our family’s biology. From chronic disease to viral vulnerability, connection turns out to be a major health intervention. 😳 Dr. Cole explains how emotional disconnection...

💥 Ever feel like you're parenting on empty? This episode of the webe Pärents podcast might just shake you awake. Drs. Matt and Alona dive deep into the silent epidemic of parental burnout — not from neglect, but from over-devotion. If you’ve ever felt like your identity is swallowed by your kid’s schedule, or your marriage feels more like a carpooling contract, this one hits hard. 🚨 You’ll hear: A mom who cheered at every game—until a panic attack in the parking lot forced her to face the tru...

🚨 Tired of Repeating Yourself? You’re Not Alone. Every parent has been there: you make an agreement with your kid, they break it, and your gut says “punish”—but what if there’s a better way? In this powerful episode, Matt and Alona dive into the rollercoaster ride of parenting through broken agreements, emotional exhaustion, and the choice to lead with connection instead of control. 💥 💬 From iPads and missed curfews to dishwashers and forgotten promises, they show us how the real power comes ...