Time to Pivot: Redefining Leadership, Success, and Family with Cathy Cassani Adams

Episode notes

Dr. Dan interviews parenting expert, author, co-host of the Zen Pop Parenting podcast , and longtime friend Cathy Cassani Adams about self-awareness, life transitions, and the evolving journey of parenting. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Cathy explore parental self-understanding, ways to raise resilient kids, how to listen to your body’s cues (your “dashboard”), and ending the myth of perfection in parenting, leadership, and life. Dr. Dan and Cathy also share why authenticity and vulnerability matter and how Cathy’s own experiences with grief, family, and creativity led her to redefine success, joy, and contentment – and inspired the evolution of Zen Parenting Radio to the new Zen Pop Parenting podcast. Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or simply someone navigating life’s transitions, this episode will inspire you to lead with compassion, stay grounded in your truth, and embrace the beautiful messiness of the human journey. Today’s heartfelt and deeply reflective conversation is a perfect companion to Dan and Cathy’s previous podcast discussion about parenting and mental health. For more information zenpopparenting.com and follow @ zenparentingradio on Instagram.