by Nurtured First
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, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss. We are glad you are here. PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.
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April 21, 2025
<p>Should you force your kids to do hard things? Does a little trauma make your kids more resilient? Is it true that whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? In this episode, Jess and Scott tackle these questions, teaching the audience how to build resilient children without traumatizing them. </p><p><br></p><p>Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at <a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/">Nurtured First</a> using the code ROBOTUNICORN.</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Credits:</p><p><a href="https://thepodcabin.com/">Editing by The Pod Cabin</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/">Artwork by Wallflower Studio</a> </p><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/">Production by Nurtured First</a> </p> <br><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/shop/the-anger-course/">Learn more about The Anger Course here</a>!</p>
April 14, 2025
<p>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 journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the challenges of growing up with a disability, and the evolution of her personal identity.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a disabled parent, a parent of a disabled child, or simply someone interested in nurturing inclusivity, this episode provides real-world advice and heartfelt insights that encourage us all to view disability as a natural, integral part of human diversity.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at<a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/"> Nurtured First</a> using the code ROBOTUNICORN.</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Credits:</p><p><a href="https://thepodcabin.com/">Editing by The Pod Cabin</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/">Artwork by Wallflower Studio</a> </p><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/">Production by Nurtured First</a> </p><p><br></p> <br><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/shop/the-anger-course/">Learn more about The Anger Course here</a>!</p>
April 7, 2025
<p>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 simply seeking to understand your child’s emotional world, Jess and Scott provide a roadmap to help you lead with empathy, consistency, and a lot of heart. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want to hear more about being the leader your child needs, check out our interviews with Dr. MacNamara and Dr. Neufeld: <br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-food-a-new-way-to-look-at-picky-eating/id1740816838?i=1000700571239">Beyond Food: A New Way To Look At Picky Eating And Mealtimes with Dr. Deborah MacNamara</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-current-childrens-mental-health-crisis-with-dr/id1740816838?i=1000701553971">The Current Children's Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Gordon Neufeld</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at <a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/">Nurtured First</a> using the code ROBOTUNICORN.</p><p><br></p><p>We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Credits:</p><p><a href="https://thepodcabin.com/">Editing by The Pod Cabin</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/">Artwork by Wallflower Studio</a> </p><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/">Production by Nurtured First</a> </p><p><br></p> <br><p><a href="https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/solving-bedtime-battles/">Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here</a>.</p>
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