Futurist(Mom)

Every parent holds a vision of the future their children will inherit—but what happens when that future is no longer possible? Juli Rush is both a futurist and a death doula, uniquely positioned to help us navigate what...

What if the straight path from high school to college isn't the best way to prepare our kids for life? Abby Falik graduated from Stanford exhausted and burnt out—despite playing the academic game perfectly. That...

When your kids hit the teenage years, the conversations get harder—and more important. How do you talk about sex, failure, relationships, money, and yes, the uncertain future they're inheriting? Jen Shoemaker Davidson...

How to Raise (and Support) a Real Life Superhero | Yarrow Kraner As the world changes faster each day, how can we raise and support superheroes ready for the task? Said another way, what if a child’s challenging traits...

What if the economy our children inherit looks nothing like the one we grew up in—not because of disaster, but by design? Gaya Herrington, the econometrician whose viral research confirmed we're tracking toward the...

Understanding Fear and Proven Neurohacks to Help Kids (and Parents) Override Overwhelm | Guest, Dr. Mary Poffenroth, Biopsychologist and Fear Researcher Our kids are growing up in a world moving faster than any...

Digital Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author, Erik Qualman has a core message that's simple but powerful: the real challenge of the digital age isn’t access to information, it’s how we choose to direct our...

Our children’s first experiences of comfort and learning are increasingly shaped by algorithms, not just human relationships. From AI-powered Barbie dolls to baby monitors that promise to soothe your child with...

How do we prepare kids for a world where stability doesn’t come from a job title — but from the ability to continuously create value, learn quickly, and adapt? And how does this fundamentally change what kind of...

What would change if home was every child’s first experience of dignity, respect, and belonging? Simple, conscious caregiving choices can shift generations; from raising children who comply to raising humans who...

The most important test our kids will take isn’t on paper, it’s how prepared they feel to shape the future. In a world where the pace of change outstrips any static curriculum, today’s learners crave relevance, purpose...

Parenting At The Pace Of Change | Guest: Dr Katie Pritchett Societal wellbeing begins at home, and yet a rapidly changing world puts so much more pressure on the shoulders (and minds) of parents/caregivers today. What...

Welcome to the podcast that has been swirling in my heart and head for many years! As a global futurist, technology strategist, and mother to three young adults, I can see how much pressure is mounting on families and...