Joyful Courage Podcast

for parenting teens

Welcome, friend! I am so happy you have found your way here. My name is Casey O’Roarty, and I am the host of the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast.

This is a weekly show that is designed to entertain and inform as I tease apart all there is to learn on the parenting journey. My solo shows and expert guests interviews are packed full of useful nuggets for parents to take away and integrate into their own experience.

Episode 559

Eps 559: The tension of Positive Discipline and our teens risky behaviors

Hey parents—this episode is a must-listen. I share a powerful conversation that reminded me of the real work of parenting teens: not making it worse. Our kids are going through huge growth, and we often react to just the "tip of the iceberg." I unpack what’s really going on underneath, how to handle big mistakes with kindness and firmness, and how to stay connected without falling into control or fear. It’s messy, real, and full of tools to support you. Let’s navigate this ride together.

Eps 558: Neuroscience of adolescent behavior with Patrick Ney

with Patrick Ney

Episode 558

Replaying Eps 284: Positive Discipline and the Teen Years

Solo show

Episode 284

Eps 557: Helping teens discover their life purpose with Will Kirsop

with Will Kirsop

Episode 555

Eps 556: 7 Power tools for your parenting toolbox

Solo show

Episode 556

“Love, love, love Casey! She is so fresh, fun, and real. Always practical strategies to come away with from every episode. And she lands some pretty amazing guests!!!”

- Lisa P., parent

"Casey is engaging, fun and inspiring. The topics are current and helpful. I love to listening to this podcast during my commute. It reminds me I am not alone, parenting can be sticky and I have support and company while I navigate my imperfect life.”

- Marcie C., parent

“Casey is warm and relatable. She utilizes both her training in Positive Discipline and her experience as a mother to explain ways to approach parenting (and all relationships) in a kind and firm way. She fills her podcasts with useful tools to be a more mindful parent, lots of encouragement, and the opportunity to learn from both her and a wide variety of interesting guests. This podcast is a gem!”

- Allison M., parent

“I LOVE this podcast! Casey is warm, funny, and vulnerable. She is not afraid to talk about how messy and scary parenting can be, which is so powerful to hear as a parent in a culture that says we should all be doing it “perfectly.”

- Tams W., parent

How can I listen?

You are welcome to listen right here from the website. Other parents have found it easy to subscribe and listen through their tablets and phones (and the shows automatically show up on your phone as soon as they become available). Do what works for you!

Watch my quick video to learn how to subscribe using your iPhone. It’s quick and easy! And if you don’t already have a podcast app on your phone, simply:

Go to the app store and download a podcast app
Search “Joyful Courage”
Click SUBSCRIBE

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