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Robot Unicorn

Nurtured First
Parenting
Mental Health
Child Development
Body Safety
Motherhood
Child Discipline
Emotion Regulation
Consent
Trusted Vs. Tricky People
Social Media
Children's Mental Health
Guilt
Emotional Awareness
Communication
Postpartum Depression
Emotional Regulation
Food
Body Image
Attachment Theory
Postpartum Sexuality

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures. In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, reli... more

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In this episode of Robot Unicorn, Jess and Scott sit down with their close friend and colleague, Brooklyn Marx, a disabled psychotherapist, to explore how to talk about disability honestly and openly with children. Brooklyn shares her personal journe... more

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Jess and Scott dive deep into what it means to be the leader your child truly needs—especially when faced with the challenge of raising kids who are often labelled as angry, defiant, or difficult. Whether you’re struggling with setting boundaries or ... more

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In this powerful episode, Jess sits down with renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld to unpack the growing mental health crisis among children today. Dr. Neufeld shares how children are losing their ability to feel deeply, struggling ... more

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Friends, you don’t want to miss this episode. The one and only Dr. MacNamara joins Jess and Scott to dive deep into the topic of food.

Discover why nourishment is far more than just calories—it’s about love, care, and the rituals that bring families... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Vancouver-based developmental psychologist with over 50 years of experience, an international speaker, and author of Hold On to Your Kids.
Neufeld Institute
Episode: The Current Children's Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Clinical counselor and developmentalist with over 25 years of experience
Kids Best Bet Counseling Center, Neufeld Institute
Episode: Beyond Food: A New Way To Look At Picky Eating And Mealtimes with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Libby Ward
The founder of Diary of an Honest Mom and a speaker on motherhood.
Diary of an Honest Mom
Episode: Grieving Over The Holidays With Libby Ward
Samir Mourani
Host of Jen's Talk and advocate for men's mental health
Episode: The #1 Reason Men Are Silently Struggling With Mental Health with Samir Mourani
Sarah Landry
Mom of four and body confidence advocate
The Birds Papaya
Episode: Feeling Like A Shell Of Yourself With Sarah Landry
Emily Baldoni
Actress and entrepreneur
We Are Amma
Episode: Struggling With Mental Health After A Baby, And Finding Your Joy Again With Emily And Satya
Satya Twena
Fashion designer and entrepreneur
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Episode: Struggling With Mental Health After A Baby, And Finding Your Joy Again With Emily And Satya
Shan Boodram
Certified sex educator and intimacy expert.
Episode: Sex After Baby, Unlearning Shame, And Finding Your Sexual Self With Shan Boodram
Ashley Greene
Actress, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s health issues
Hummingway
Episode: What No One Talks About: Baby Sleep, Self-Worth, And Periods With Ashley Greene

Hosts

Jess VanderWier
Host and registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First. Jess openly discusses parenting challenges while providing professional insights from her psychotherapy background.
Scott VanderWier
Co-host and husband of Jess VanderWier, Scott provides unique perspectives and engages in conversations about parenting and family dynamics, often balancing Jess's insights with his own experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Thankful

    I started following Jess on Instagram about 5 years ago when I had my first child! Now I have no Instagram anymore and I’m so thankful for this podcast because I learn every episode! I like your dynamics with Scott and the different angles on things you both have. I’m happy I got to find you and be part of your journey and learn as you learn and tap into your knowledge. Your views and opinions, also science based 🙂 are very dear to my heart and over all very helpful in this big load you put on ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandi040120
    Austria12 days ago
  • Interesting but lacks depth

    The discussion topics are interesting and I like how they provide ample real examples. However for a 1 hour episode I find it lacks depth. For example in the beyond food episode in the course of an hour the take away was eat together because food is a social habit and don’t involve coercion. For someone dealing with the issue this point is something you learn from a quick google. I am disappointed that I didn’t learn anything new and come away with something to apply to my parenting after that ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JamberryDun
    United Statesa month ago
  • Profound Parenting Podcast!

    Adore listening to this podcast and have been binge listening to all the episodes since I found it. I love the banter and my husband is a lot like Scott so it’s so real life and relatable, and I’ve been sending him episodes and we’re talking the same language and correcting each other with our daughter. Thank you Jess & Scott for your humor and perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegCan3
    Canadaa month ago
  • My favourite parenting podcast!

    I’m a first time mom and I feel so much more confident to handle all the things coming our way as our little one enters the toddler years. I look forward to the new episodes weekly and always recommend to our friends! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us, you’re making a huge impact 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MellowLee
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love it

    First time mom and I feel like I learn something new every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lexlovesollie
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its relatable and actionable advice on parenting.
Many fans highlight the balance of humor and vulnerability in discussions, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable to explore.
Listeners praise the candid conversations surrounding mental health and trauma, finding them validating and empowering in their parenting journeys.
The hosts' personal anecdotes and professional insights create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for listeners.

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The Current Children's Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Q: Can you define cascading care for someone who has never heard that term before?
Cascading care refers to the idea that care must flow from a base of security and attachment, allowing individuals to overflow care to others. It's a relationship that should be perpetuated through generations.
The Current Children's Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Q: How do we get here? What is behind this mental health crisis with our kids?
There is a loss of feelings in children, leading to various mental health issues. This loss is tied to the need for emotional safety and attachment, and children are falling out of cascading care from adults.
How To Help Your Angry Child
Q: How do you differentiate typical toddler tantrums from deeper emotional issues?
Typical tantrums are developmentally appropriate and should resolve eventually, while persistent anger without returning to a happy baseline may indicate deeper concerns.
How To Help Your Angry Child
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions about angry children?
A major misconception is that the anger is solely the child's fault and that there's something they need to do to stop being angry, whereas often, it may be rooted in external circumstances or unresolved issues.
How To Help Your Angry Child
Q: What first drew you to working with children and families in relation to anger management?
I love working with children labeled as angry because I believe they are some of the most misunderstood kids, and my job is to understand why they are angry.

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2. Dr. Deborah MacNamara
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4. Samir Mourani
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7. Satya Twena
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