The Whinypaluza Podcast

What happens when a therapist… becomes the one who needs healing?

In this deeply moving episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Swanzi Saunders, licensed therapist, minister, speaker, and author of Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression.

Dr. Swanzi opens up about her own private battle with depression while balancing faith, family, leadership, and the pressure to appear strong. Together, Rebecca and Dr. Swanzi explore what healing really looks like, why depression is not the end of your story, and how even the smallest steps toward self awareness can create life changing transformation.

This episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and hope for anyone navigating grief, overwhelm, depression, parenting challenges, or simply a season where life feels heavy.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “still becoming” is such a powerful mindset
• How faith and mental health can work together
• Why strong people often struggle in silence
• Small daily practices that can help you begin healing
• What to look for when choosing a therapist
• Why your children need a present parent, not a perfect one
• How slow progress still counts
• Why depression may be part of your story… but never the end

Memorable Quote

“Depression may be a part of your story… but certainly it is not the end of your story.” Dr. Swanzi Saunders

Connect with Dr. Swanzi Saunders

Website: DrSwanzi.com
Book: Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression
Available on Amazon and major booksellers.

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What if one missing sock revealed one of your biggest parenting lessons?

This week on Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene pull back the curtain on parenting mistakes, overprotecting, perfectionism, instant gratification, praise versus criticism, and learning to give yourself grace.

From sleepovers and lost hoodies to AP classes, independence, grief, and the “love pause,” this honest and funny conversation reminds us that there is no perfect parent… only parents willing to learn, grow, and keep showing up.

It all started with a sock.

Rebecca shares the parenting moment that made her stop and realize how small frustrations can leave a lasting impact. Together, Rebecca and Seth reflect on the evolution of parenting three children, how differently we parent our first versus our last, and why sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is step back and let them figure things out.

They also dive into overpraising, overquestioning, helicopter parenting, and learning to pause before reacting.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, this episode is a beautiful reminder that parenting is not about perfection. It is about love, awareness, growth, and grace.

Key Takeaways
→ Sometimes the smallest moments create the biggest parenting lessons.
→ Overprotecting often comes from love, but independence builds confidence.
→ Kids do not always need us to fix their problems.
→ Specific praise builds stronger self-esteem than generic compliments.
→ Learning to pause before reacting can change everything.
→ Parents need grace, too.

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What does motherhood really look like inside one busy, loving, hilarious family?

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Rebecca Greene sits down with Seth and their three children, Max, Ella, and Lillie, for a heartfelt family conversation about motherhood, marriage, emotions, growing up, and what it means to feel loved and supported.

This episode is tender, funny, honest, and very Whinypaluza. From Disney memories and college drop offs to emotional regulation, high standards, late night talks, and the infamous “too many questions,” the Greene family gives listeners a real look at the beautiful, messy, meaningful work of raising children.

Key Takeaways:

→ Motherhood brings more emotions than anyone can prepare for.

→ Kids often want independence before parents are ready to let go.

→ Teenagers need patience, calm, support, and room to talk when they are ready.

→ Family memories often come from the simplest moments, late night talks, trips, and being fully present.

→ Emotional honesty can be a strength when parents model it with love.

→ Rebecca’s family reminds us that motherhood is not about perfection. It is about love, laughter, repair, and showing up again and again.

Rebecca closes the episode by reminding everyone to spend every day laughing, learning, and loving.

What does car shopping have to do with marriage? Apparently, everything.

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth get real about their very different car shopping styles. Seth wants efficiency, clarity, and a decision made fast. Rebecca wants options, time, test drives, colors, trims, opinions, and maybe a little wandering.

What starts as a conversation about buying and leasing cars becomes a bigger lesson about marriage, decision-making, patience, acceptance, and learning to stop saying, “my way is right” and start saying, “we are different.”

Key Takeaways
→ Different decision-making styles do not mean one person is wrong.
→ Some people want to explore every option. Others want to close the deal and go home.
→ Marriage gets better when you stop trying to change your spouse and start understanding them.
→ Rebecca pulls Seth toward consideration, and Seth pulls Rebecca toward decision.
→ Leasing versus buying looks very different when life, mileage, kids, college trips, and the economy change.
→ Sometimes the best marriage strategy is knowing which activities to do together and which ones to do solo.

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What if raising a “well-educated child” has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with how they think?

In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with educator and author Deborah Kenny, founder of Harlem Village Academies, to challenge everything we think we know about education. From eliminating screens to building independent thinkers, Deborah shares what actually works when it comes to raising confident, capable, and self-motivated kids. This episode will make you rethink parenting, school, and what success really looks like for your child.

Key Takeaways
→ A well-educated child is not just knowledgeable but intellectually sophisticated, self-directed, and purpose-driven.
→ Agency matters more than grades because self-motivated kids push themselves to learn.
→ Reading is the single most powerful habit for building attention span and critical thinking.
→ Too much screen time weakens focus and limits curiosity.
→ Kids need guidance to question what they see, not just absorb it.
→ Parents should focus less on grades and more on a love of learning.

Want to raise a confident, independent thinker? Start by changing what happens at home.
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Guest Info
Deborah Kenny
Founder, Harlem Village Academies
Book: The Well-Educated Child
Website: https://www.thewelleducatedchild.org/

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