Rephonic
Artwork for Raising Boys Building Men ®/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

Raising Boys Building Men ®/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

Heidi Allsop - Master Life and Parenting Coach for Moms of Boys
Parenting
Parenting Strategies
Teenage Boys
Motherhood
Mental Health
Emotional Intelligence
Resilience
Mother-Son Relationships
Teenage Sons
Family Dynamics
Emotional Regulation
Confidence
Conflict Resolution
Anxiety
Raising Boys
Connection
Relationships
Kindness
The Seven Dimensions Of Wellness
Teenage Development

Raising Boys, Building Men: The Go-To Parenting Podcast for Moms Raising Sons from Middle School to ManhoodAre you a mom caught in the whirlwind of raising sons? Do you find yourself:• Wishing the arguments would just... stop?• Frustrated by the constant battle with screens, schoolwork, and indifference?• Longing for those simpler days when you could just enjoy your boy?• Searching for a parenting... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes87Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Kids & FamilySelf-ImprovementEducationParenting

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Raising Boys Building Men ®/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

Latest Episodes

One day your son is building Lego towers, and the next he's asking if he can take a girl on a date.

For many moms, dating brings a mix of excitement, worry, and a whole lot of questions.

How much guidance should you give?

What dating skills actual... more

What if nothing has gone wrong?

Many moms see their teenage son pull away and immediately assume something is broken. Maybe he's distant. Maybe he's making choices you don't understand. Maybe conversations turn into arguments before they even begin.... more

Does your teenage son avoid chores, drag his feet, or act like unloading the dishwasher is a personal attack? You are not alone.

In this episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi dives into one of the biggest struggles moms face with teenage boys... more

This week’s episode is personal, heartfelt, and a little emotional.

Heidi shares what she’s learning as her youngest son graduates from high school, her fifth and final boy to reach this milestone. As one chapter closes and another begins, she refle... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Sue Rigby
Mom with lifetime parenting experience
Family/ parenting expert mentioned as Heidi's mom
Episode: 81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby
Matt Bellace
Clinical neuropsychologist, stand-up comedian, and national speaker
Dr. Matt Bellace (author of A Better High; Life Is Disappointing and Other Inspiring Thoughts)
Episode: 78. Why Teenage Boys Pull Away, How to Talk About Tough Topics, and What Actually Builds Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Bellace
JoAnn Crohn
Founder of No Guilt Mom, podcast host, author
No Guilt Mom
Episode: 75. Parenting Teen Boys Without The Mom Guilt: A Conversation With JoAnn Crohn
Margo Fordonski
Master Certified Life Coach and Certified Grief Educator
Episode: 59. When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Conversation with Margo Fordonski
Denise Tallcott
Leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Working Moms Redefined.
Working Moms Redefined
Episode: 56. Finding Balance as a Working Boy Mom: A Conversation with Denise Tallcott
Andrea Davis
Mom of five and screen time expert helping families manage technology use.
Better Screen Time
Episode: 53. Raising Tech-Healthy Teens in a Digital World: A Conversation with Andrea Davis from Better Screen Time
Molly Claire
Founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, a mentor for master level coaches.
The Masterful Coach Collective
Episode: 49. When You Lose Yourself: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care That Actually Helps Your Teenage Son
Michelle Keil
Known as The Doodle Coach, she helps women overcome overwhelm through a unique coaching method.
Episode: 49. When You Lose Yourself: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care That Actually Helps Your Teenage Son
Maria Hendershot
Master Certified Coach focused on helping moms reclaim joy and energy.
Episode: 49. When You Lose Yourself: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care That Actually Helps Your Teenage Son

Host

Heidi Alsop
Host of Raising Boys Building Men

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Great listen!

    Heidi is a gifted host and interviewer! She has insightful questions and knows how to relate the guest’s answers back to her audience. Definitely a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Bellace
    United States2 months ago
  • Boy moms! You need this podcast!

    Heidi is a spectacular host. She has a wealth on raising boys and has that empathy you need right now as a mom raising a son.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noguiltmom
    United States3 months ago
  • Parenting Medicine

    I discovered the Raising Boys/Building Men podcast in 2025 and listen to every episode that drops. No matter where I am with my mothering journey, and how I am feeling as I navigate daily life with my sons, I always gain so much wisdom from Heidi and take away real-life solutions to use in the home. This podcast delivers so much encouragement, forgiveness, recognition and confidence to the work we are doing as mothers to our boys, I am so grateful for this medicine for my soul. Such important, e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandamountainash
    Australia4 months ago
  • Epi 31 came at the perfect time

    Really grateful I came across episode 31! I need it right now and although I’m already doing most of what Heidi shared I can do much better and I plan to share this with my husband in hopes that it will help his connection with our son. Thank you, Heidi!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s me, Ange!
    United States6 months ago
  • A Bright Light

    Heidi is a phenomenal speaker and woman. Learning from her is nothing short of amazing and hearing her guidance is so very helpful in showing up best for my family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denise Tallcott
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the supportive, real-life approach to raising boys and building future men.
Listeners value actionable tools that reduce stress and conflict at home.
Moms praise the host's empathy and practical coaching.
The show is seen as a reliable go-to for navigating teen years with calm and connection.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby
Q: What moments were actually really fun but didn't feel important at the time?
Sue recalls dinner-table moments filled with laughter, playful competitions, and family banter which weren't planned to be special but became cherished memories and a core part of family life, shaping strong bonds.
81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby
Q: What are you glad you worried about, looking back?
Sue says she's glad she worried about teaching respect for adults and modeling respectful behavior, as well as ensuring presence and communication within the family even when schedules are busy. This emphasis on character and connection proved foundational for her children.
81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby
Q: The first question I have is that as moms, we worry a lot. What do you wish you would have worried less about when you were raising your kids?
Sue reflects that she would have worried less about grades and small daily incidents, recognizing that most concerns don't matter in the long run and that over-worry can harm the relationship. She emphasizes keeping things in perspective and protecting the mother-child relationship rather than getting overwhelmed by every setback.
75. Parenting Teen Boys Without The Mom Guilt: A Conversation With JoAnn Crohn
Q: What sparked the shift from striving to be the perfect mom to embracing a No Guilt approach?
Crohn describes her postpartum experiences, the pressure to breastfeed, and a therapy moment that helped her realize she could choose differently for her own happiness and still be a great mom, which seeded the No Guilt Mom movement.
63. How to See the Wins With Your Teenage Son (Even After a Hard Year)
Q: What wins from last year do I want to bring forward to next year?
Consider the improvements you've made, like stopping personalizing everything your son says.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, relationship-focused parenting strategies for moms raising teenage boys. Episodes mix personal anecdotes with coaching frameworks to reduce nagging, increase cooperation, and build strong, respectful connections as sons grow toward manhood. Common threads include shifting from control to collaboration, leveraging calm communication, and modeling resilience, with guests and hosts offering actionable steps, templates, and resources to support day-to-day parenting and long-term outcomes for both moms and their sons. A notable strength is the creator's blend of professional coaching with real-world parenting experience, plus an emphasis on community resources and ongoing support for listeners.

Listeners are like... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Change Your Brain Every Day
2. Calm Parenting Podcast
3. Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
4. unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
5. The Mel Robbins Podcast

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 87 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Sue Rigby
2. Matt Bellace
3. JoAnn Crohn
4. Margo Fordonski
5. Denise Tallcott
6. Andrea Davis
7. Molly Claire
8. Michelle Keil

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days