Pop Culture Parenting
Episodes
Episode 129: Chaos & control reflection
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well this was a big one diving deeply into chaos and control. We go deep into the balance between chaos and control in family life, especially when an...
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids - survival
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A heavy but important re-listen this week about survival. So many of us feel like we are constantly in the arena battling to survive and in this ep we...
Episode 128: Chaos, control & Point Break
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a movie, what a topic! So much of life is the balance between chaos and control and mental illness Mental illness can present when we become eith...
Episode 127: When to worry reflection
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we hear from so many parents & professionals about their worries regarding children they care for. We discuss early develop...
Episode 126: When to worry & Titanic
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One big challenge of supporting children is figuring out when to worry. What difficulties are a typical part development and what are signs of somethi...
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids - kids that won't sleep
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Few episodes are more important and full of practical tips than this one! In this re-listen we reflect on what we can do to support our kids in health...
Ep 125: Enabling motivation reflection
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is a big one folks! Thanks to so many amazing questions, reflections and advice about motivating our kids this episode is jam packed with PC...
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids - kids who are different
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This was a big re-listen. This episode was first released two and a half years ago following an email from an amazing parent trying to find a way thr...
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids - kids who can't focus
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So many kids struggle with focusing impacting their learning, relationships and self-esteem. In this PCP Guide we look back to an episode from over 3 ...
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids part 1
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids part 1 is out! Hi beautiful PCP community! We asked you what you'd like us to cover in future episodes and ...
Episode 124: Cast Away & enabling motivation
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the year we explore the key components to goal setting and motivation to help set the kids we care about up for success. We talk about why...
Episode 123: Actual impact reflection
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of the year we answer some important short questions about how we can have impact in the face of difficult challenges in the worl...
Episode 122: Love Actually & actual impact
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final topic of 2025 we explore what impacts the kids we care about in terms of their development and mental health. We explore the science and ...
Episode 121: Hope reflection
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big one folks. In this ep Nick & Billy dive deep into how we can build hope in our kids at different ages and levels of development, how hop...
Episode 120: Arrival and hope
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hope is an essential part of life that keeps us moving forward, especially during adversity. It's not a feeling but a skill that kids can learn if we ...
Episode 119: How to play reflection
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In true form to the topic this reflection episode is rather playful between Nick and Billy as they explore how to play with kids. We discuss why it ca...
Episode 118: The Sound of Music & how to play
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Play is one of the most important aspects of child development and mental health. Unfortunately many of us struggle to know HOW to play with kids. In ...
Episode 117: Dr Tina Payne Bryson & the science in action
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode we talk with the phenomenal Dr Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, researcher and wonderfu...
Episode 116: Understanding adolescence reflection
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we discuss how we can set our kids up to succeed through their teens, how to spot when something is wrong and what we can d...
Episode 115:The Hunger Games & understanding adolescence
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adolescence is an important developmental window during which identity is explored and relationships are strengthened. It can also be a turbulent time...
Episode 114: Survival reflection
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we hear from PCP listeners who generously share their stories of survival with reflections, questions and advice. It's a vu...
Episode 113: Gladiator & survival
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different to our others. PCP aims to guide us all about how we can better support the kids in our lives. Sometimes though the...
Episode 112: Nurturing neurodiversity reflection (part 2)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second reflection episode about nurturing neurodiversity we dive into the science of neurodiversity and how it can be used in the real world to...
Episode 111: Nurturing neurodiversity reflection (part 1)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 1 reflection episode we discuss how the evidence can guide us regarding many of the challenges neurodivergent kids face. We cover questio...
Episode 110: The Green Mile & nurturing neurodiversity
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After so many requests from the amazing PCP community we are diving back in to talk about neurodiversity and how we can better support these beautiful...
Episode 109: Conflict resolution reflection
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we go deeper into conflict resolution using reflections, questions and advice from the wonderful PCP community. We explore ...
Episode 108: The Notebook & conflict resolution
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with conflict can be a big challenge of life and lead to damage within ourselves, our relationships and the broader community. We first learn ...
Episode 107: The future reflection
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we blast off into the future fuelled by wonderful reflections, questions and guidance from the beautiful PCP community. We discuss way...
Episode 106: The Fifth Element & the future
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Worries about the future are a common source of stress for kids and a tricky topic for those supporting them to navigate. From typical concerns to cli...
Episode 105: Beautiful boys reflection part 2
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 of our Beautiful Boys topic we honour some of the powerful stories and insights from the amazing PCP community who continue to guide and ins...
Episode 104: Beautiful boys reflection part 1
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of two reflections about how we can raise beautiful boys Nick and Billy explore some of the amazing reflections, questions and tips from ...
Episode 103: Fight Club & beautiful boys
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boys and girls learn from a young age that they are different because of how caregivers and our broader society treats them. This inequity is destruct...
Episode 102: Connection reflection
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we answer questions about connection from how we do it with ourselves, our partners, newborn babies, dysregulated children ...
Episode 101: Edward Scissorhands & connection
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connection is an important first step in guiding our kids but one that is often misunderstood or missed entirely. In this episode we discuss why it ma...
Episode 100: Live show
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had an amazing evening celebrating our 100th episode and we hope you enjoy it as an episode. You can also watch the entire event on our youtube cha...
Episode 099: Love reflection
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air in this episode with beautiful reflections, honest questions and overwhelming feedback about love. Please have tissues ready as we ...
Episode 098: Interstellar & love
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the final topic of the year Nick & Billy discuss a subject close to their hearts. Interstellar & love is an adventurous exploration of the science...
Episode 097: Resilience reflection
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well it's a big episode this week full of laughs and tears. So many inspiring stories of hope, honesty about the challenges of resilience and hopefull...
Episode 096: The Shawshank Redemption & resilience
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best movies paired with one of the most important topics. In this episode we discuss the evidence regarding resilience, how is can be devel...
Episode 095: Parenting Style reflection
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we dive into the application of parenting style research through the life course from babies to teens and of course all of ...
Episode 094: Mean Girls & parenting style
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is so fetch. Nick and Billy discuss the amazing movie Mean Girls and the research around parenting style that led to Regina George...
Episode 093: Big feelings reflection (part 2)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big feelings reflection part 2 is filled with heartfelt questions, reflections and tips from the amazing PCP community. We discuss tough behaviours an...
Episode 092: Big feelings reflection (part 1)
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huge reflection episode with vulnerable questions, heartfelt feedback and practical tips from listeners. We also celebrate a big milestone so thanks t...
Episode 091: The Matrix & big feelings
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Nick and Billy chose the red pill and dive into big feelings in ourselves and our kids. We discuss whats happening with big feelings (suc...
Episode 090: Moral development reflection
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once again the PCP community delivers amazing reflections, questions and advice. We talk practically about moral development, empathy and theory of mi...
Episode 089: Jerry Maguire & moral development
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We aim high this week with a discussion about how kids develop morals, why it matter and how we can guide them through each phase. Just like Jerry Mag...
Episode 088: Attachment reflection (part 2)
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't do justice to all the amazing questions, feedback and reflections but we gave it our best shot. In this episode we discuss navigating chal...
Episode 087: Attachment reflection (part 1)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just when we thought the PCP community couldn't get any better they go and send in some of the best questions and reflections about attachment that we...
Episode 086: Heat & attachment
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest movies and one of the most important topics pair perfectly for this episode. We discuss the science of attachment, it's influence ...
Episode 085: Cultivating courage reflection
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this reflection episode we share stories, questions and advice from the amazing PCP community about cultivating courage in our kids. Nick and Bill...
Episode 084: Jumanji & cultivating courage
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The real world can be a pretty scary place and we all want our kids to learn how to face these fears. In this episode Nick and Billy talk about how we...
Episode 083: Changing behaviour reflection (part 2)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There were so many amazing questions following our changing behaviour episode that we recorded a second reflection episode! This time we dive into sce...
Episode 082: Changing behaviour reflection (part 1)
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had so many phenomenal questions, feedback and advice following the latest episode that we've decided to break up the reflection into two parts. We...
Episode 081: White Men Can't Jump & changing behaviour
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Behavioural difficulties are one of the most challenges aspects of supporting kids of all ages. Understanding what influences behaviour gives us insig...
Episode 080: Breaking cycles reflection
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we explore the challenges of breaking cycles and building wellbeing in ourselves and the kids we support. Some great exampl...
Ep 079: Groundhog Day & breaking cycles
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nick and Billy talk about how we can all get caught up in the daily grind and feel like we are stuck in a negative cycle, just like Gr...
Ep 078: School success reflection
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many amazing questions this week! In rapid fire we cover starting age, changing school, homework, help seeking and building partnerships with educa...
Ep 077: 10 things I hate about you & school success
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode back for the year we discuss how we can support the children in our lives to succeed at school, especially in their social and em...
Ep 076: Die Hard & restoring relationships
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first half of our Christmas special we read out our favourite Griswolds and Winslows from listeners, thank you to everyone who sent them in! T...
Ep 075: Mental health first aid reflection
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection episode we answer listener questions about how to practically apply mental health first aid as family members and professionals sup...
Ep 074: Thelma & Louise and mental health first aid
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nick and Billy chat about the amazing movie Thelma & Louise, how it relates to mental illness and then dive into a practical approach to sup...
Ep 073: Developmental trauma reflection
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our developmental trauma reflection episode is our longest yet and for good reason. We had so many amazing questions sent in and we hope we did them j...
Ep 072: Batman Begins & developmental trauma
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tough but really important topic for us all this week. We discuss what developmental trauma is, how it impacts our kids, what we can do to protect a...
Ep 071: Social skills reflection
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our social skills episode we cover some of the amazing questions that came in about this important part of development. We dive into hitting, sayin...
Ep 070: Grease & social skills
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grease & social skills explores how we can best support kids to succeed in their relationships from babies to teenagers and everything in between. We ...
Ep 069: Kids who are different reflection
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many great questions this week! We cover lots of different aspects of supporting kids who are different including how we build their strengths, cre...
Ep 068: Forrest Gump & kids who are different
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A single question from an amazing parent guides us this week in an emotional discussion about Forrest Gump & kids who are different. Thank you to our ...
Ep 067: Siblings reflection
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our siblings reflection episode takes a deeper dive into aspects of supporting siblings including jealousy, conflict, equity, neurodiversity and our o...
Ep066: Legends of the Fall & siblings
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legends of the Fall & siblings hopes to help guide all of us (Nick and Billy too) through the challenges of raising multiple children. We hope it help...
Ep065: Co-regulation reflection
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wonderful questions this week going deeper into the practical application of co-regulation for different scenarios, developmental abilities and streng...
Ep064: Jurassic Park & Co-regulation
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back folks! Jurassic Park & co-regulation will hopefully help guide us all in how we support our kids, including Billy!
Ep063: Risk taking reflection
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huge reflection episode this week with so many fantastic questions from listeners! We chat about supporting all kids in risk taking from an early age ...
Ep062: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade + risk taking
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most requested topics is finally here! This week we chat about the adventures of Indiana Jones and risk taking. We hope you find it helpful...
Ep061: Becoming a parent reflection
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 20 rapid fire questions, advice from an amazing professional, our first audio question and as always a bunch of honest, vulnerable a...
Ep060: As Good As It Gets + becoming a parent
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can get pretty caught up in the tough bits some times so this week Nick and Billy chat about their experience in becoming parents. For any new pare...
Ep059: Neurodiversity reflection
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phenomenal questions this week about stigma, siblings, social skills, masking, schools, labels and so much more. We hope it helps to guide us all towa...
Ep058: Blade Runner + neurodiversity
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodiversity strengthens our community. Like the world of Blade Runner, we can learn so much from those different to us. We hope you enjoy this epis...
Ep057: Co-parenting reflection
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Nick’s own words a very balanced episode this week. We share our own experience, honest and insightful questions from listeners and strategies to...
Ep056: Mrs. Doubtfire + co-parenting
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-parenting can be challenging for those of us raising kids together, following a separation or even on our own. This week we chat about why it matte...
Ep055: Peer pressure reflection
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive deeper into what’s behind peer pressure, how we can set our kids up to succeed through this window and help them if the are findin...
Pop Culture Parenting Trailer
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about finding the sweet spot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental paediatrician) ...
Ep054: The Fast and the Furious + peer pressure
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peer pressure can be a really tough experience for kids and those who support them. Thankfully we can provide guidance and a safe harbour through thes...
Ep053: tantrums (part 2)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The subject of Tantrums has driven the largest amount of questions on a topic so far. Dr Billy and Nick tackled listeners questions in 38 degree heat!...
Ep052: Rambo + tantrums
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a kid has a tantrum, particularly in public, it has got to be up there as one of the most challenging parenting moments. Dr Billy uses a classic ...
Ep051: Christmas Vacation + the pressure of perfection
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of 2022 we celebrate our listeners Winslows (wins) and Griswolds (lowpoints) before we unpack the the best tips to relieving the ...
Ep050: Self-esteem (part 2)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50!?!? Where did the time go? Amazing questions this week about supporting healthy self-esteem. We discuss signs a child is going ok, how to f...
Ep049: Pretty Woman + Self-esteem
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self-esteem is one of the most important and most difficult aspects of child development and mental health. In our final heavy topic for the year Nick...
Ep048: Predator + pretend play (part 2)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wise word of Dutch “stick around” for this one. We answer questions about the how, why, when and where of pretend play these week. We loved...
Ep047: Predator + pretend play
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pretend play is lots of fun but it’s also a really important part of childhood. Play allows us to fine tune our development and learn skills that wi...
Ep046: kids that grow up too fast (part 2)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve taken your questions about kids who grow up too fast and distilled them into what Nick calls “The Big 4”. We talk about preventing kids gr...
Ep045: Braveheart & kids that grow up too fast
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up too fast can have a negative impact on many aspects of child development and mental health. Trauma, unrealistic expectations and a lack of ...
Ep044: language development (part 2)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing questions this week! We spoke about supporting language development in younger and older kids, dummies, swearing, academic concerns and select...
Ep043: Dirty Dancing (1987) & language development
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Language development is so much more than learning how to talk. In fact that isn’t even the first step!!! This week Nick and Billy discuss the time...
Ep042: Depression part 2
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we reflect on last weeks chat about depression and answer your amazing questions. We talk about our role as parents, prevention, the details...
Ep041: Never Ending Story + Depression
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is more than feeling sad or low. It is a destructive mental illness that causes so much heartache and suffering in our communities. It is e...
Ep040: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory + Screen time (part 2)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our follow up screen time we spoke about what kids watch on screens, different types of screen use, talking to kids about screens, strategies for s...
Ep039: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory + Screen time (part 1)
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Screen time causes so much stress and guilt for families and feels like a new phenomenon. This week Nick shines (as always) with his honest and practi...
Ep038: Back to the Future + Bullying (part 2)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many great questions from listeners about bullying this week. We talk about figuring out if it’s bullying or just fun between mates, at what age ...
Ep037: Back to the Future + Bullying
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bullying can be one of the most devastating experiences for kids to go through and sadly too many go through this trauma, often alone. As parents and ...
Ep036: Finding Nemo + Kids that can't focus (part 2)
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many amazing questions this week about kids who can’t focus and ADHD. We cover how to talk to kids about it, emotional difficulties, the stigma, ...