Episodes

Dec. 5, 2025

Emptying Out: A Guide to Emotional Release by Dr David Marcus

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes back Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist specializing in families under stress. Dr. Marcus discusses the concept of a 'soothing presence' and the process of 'emptying out' emotions, emphasizi…

Nov. 28, 2025

The Emotional Side of Money: A Conversation with John Hankins

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Apparenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt talks with John Hankins, a certified financial therapist and licensed social worker. They discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults, the emotional connections to money, and the challen…

Nov. 21, 2025

Empowering Special Needs: Strategies for Success

Send us a text Keywords parenting, adult children, special needs, educational strategies, advocacy, learning disabilities, multi-sensory learning, success stories, self-care, diagnosis Summary In this episode of the ABCs of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Dr. Emily Levy abo…

Nov. 14, 2025

Navigating Disability Advocacy with John Fela and Katy Moffitt

Send us a text In this episode of ADC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt is joined by John Fela and Katy Moffitt to discuss the challenges and experiences of parenting children with disabilities. John shares his journey as a parent of a nonverbal autistic son, highlighting the f…

Nov. 7, 2025

Lessons from 'Girl in the Spotlight' with Angie Mizzell

Send us a text In this episode of the Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Angie Mizzell, an author and former television journalist. They discuss Angie's journey from a successful career in TV journalism to becoming a storyteller and podcaster, emphasizing the import…

Oct. 31, 2025

Active Listening and Validation in Parenting

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes clinician Brady Daniel to discuss the complexities of parenting adult children. They explore the importance of emotional and spiritual healing, the mind-body connection, and how these elements can …

Oct. 24, 2025

Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience, shares insights on effective communication strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with young adult children. He discusses the importance of deve…

Oct. 17, 2025

Dopamine and Neuroplasticity: Keys to Mental Health

Send us a text In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, James Moffitt hosts Amanda West, who shares her journey of overcoming long COVID and fatigue through dopamine management. Amanda discusses her book, Dopamine Mountain, and offers insights into how parents can support t…

Oct. 10, 2025

The Game of Parenting Adult Children: Zorina Pritchett’s Zochey Vision

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Zorina Pritchett to discuss her journey from caregiving to game creation. Zorina shares her experiences as a disabled veteran and caregiver, and how these roles inspired her to create non-digital gam…

Oct. 3, 2025

Feeding the Future: Empowering Parents to Foster Healthy Habits

Send us a text In this insightful episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes Jessica Setnick, a renowned dietitian and educator, to explore practical strategies for fostering healthy eating habits at home. Discover how parents can positively influence their child…

Sept. 30, 2025

Happy Independent Podcasters Day - Honoring the voices that Heal

Send us a text Today we celebrate the storytellers who speak from the margins, the creators who build community from scratch, and the podcasters who dare to lead with vulnerability. On this special episode of Father’s Refuge, we honor Independent Podcasters Day by reflecting on the power of persona…

Sept. 26, 2025

Debra McNinch on Love, Faith, and Family Unity

Send us a text In this episode of the ABC's of Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt welcomes guest Debra McNinch to discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting adult children, particularly when faced with unexpected family dynamics. Debra shares her personal journey of navigati…

Sept. 19, 2025

From Helicopter to Launchpad: Redefining Your Role as a Parent

Send us a text So as you said, my name's Rob Finley. I am a father of four young adults, but my other day job is I'm also an entrepreneur. run commercial real estate technology and other businesses. Yeah, the book is actually Hey Dad. Okay. And it's everything you should have learned but didn't as …

Sept. 12, 2025

Guiding Without Controlling: Parenting Adult Children with Grace

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Geneica McCoy, a parent advocate for families with children who have developmental disabilities. Janice shares her journey as a parent and advocate, discussing the importance of empowering paren…

Sept. 5, 2025

Jane Reynolds -Food and nutrition makes such a radical difference to how our brain functions

Send us a text there's a lot of people working in the world of nutrition doing different things. I spoke to a therapist just earlier this week and she said, okay, I understand you're a nutritionist. So where do you focus? Do you focus on like weight loss, know, hormone balance? He's like, no, like …

Aug. 29, 2025

The Power of Storytelling in Admissions: How to Stand Out with Your Personal Narrative

Send us a text For this episode, consider exploring how storytelling can empower parents in guiding their adult children through transitions, while overcoming educational and societal challenges similar to how Hamada leveraged storytelling for admissions success Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parent…

Aug. 28, 2025

Navigating the Complexities of Sexual Assault

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with Tracy DeTomasi, a licensed clinical social worker and advocate for survivor-centered justice. They discuss the pervasive issue of sexual assault, particularly in college settings, and the import…

Aug. 22, 2025

Deanna Thayer with Focus on The Family talking about parents and Empty Nesting

Send us a text In this episode of "The ABC's of Parenting Adult Children," host James Moffitt is joined by Deana Thayer, M.Ed., from Focus on the Family. Together, they explore the emotional journey and challenges parents face as they transition to an empty nest. Deana shares her personal experienc…

Aug. 21, 2025

Setting Boundaries during transition from high school to independent adulthood

Send us a text Kim Meunich unpacks the ABC's of parenting adult children—faith, boundaries, healing, and hope. Real talk for real parents navigating grown-up relationships with grace. Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www…

Aug. 20, 2025

Parenting Your Child in Recovery - Young Adults in Recovery

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt and guest Richard Jones discuss the challenges and strategies for parenting adult children, particularly those at risk. They explore the importance of proactive parenting, the role of father figures, and the need f…

Aug. 18, 2025

The Role of Therapy in Family Dynamics

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, host James Moffitt speaks with trauma therapist Caroline Watson Kobylinski about the complexities of parenting adult children. They discuss the importance of self-care for parents, the subjective nature of trauma, and the rol…

Aug. 15, 2025

Faith, Fathers & Forgiveness with David Ask”

Send us a text His leadership and communication background could lend itself well to an introspective title—especially if you touched on themes of speaking life into adult children, healing misunderstandings, or navigating si...

Aug. 14, 2025

Transforming Relationships with Young Adults

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt and guest Richard Jones discuss the challenges and strategies for parenting adult children, particularly those at risk. They explore the importance of proactive parenting, the role of father figures, and the need f…

Aug. 8, 2025

Healing Wounds, Building Bridges with Kent Darcie

Send us a text Kent’s work often touches on reconciliation and emotional healing, so if you're highlighting a specific story or theme—like grief, forgiveness, or family restoration—I can tighten the focus even more. Want to be a guest on ABCs of Parenting Adult Children? Send James Moffitt a messag…