This episode matters right now because our kids are struggling to be seen in a world that constantly tells them who to be. Will Dobud challenges us to pause, listen, and rediscover the power of human connection, one conversation, one moment, one adventure at a time.
Will opens up about the life-changing realization that kids don’t heal through control, they heal through connection. It’s the kind of insight that shifts everything you thought you knew about parenting, education, and love.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why your presence and voice are the most magnetic tools you have — in parenting, teaching, and leadership.
- How invisible wounds and early conditioning shape the way we show up — and how awareness can break the cycle.
- The surprising truth about labels and diagnoses — and what kids really need to feel seen, safe, and supported.
- How outdoor and experiential learning rekindles curiosity, confidence, and authentic connection.
- Ways to turn your own story and struggles into medicine — for your children, students, or community.
- Why reclaiming real conversations may be the most powerful act of love and leadership in the digital age.
Featured Guest: Will Dobud
Will Dobud is a therapist, educator, and author of Kids These Days who helps families and educators reconnect with what truly matters — trust, presence, and purpose. Through his work in experiential and outdoor education, Will guides others to see beyond labels and rediscover the power of authentic connection.
Follow Will:
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WillDobud
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-dobud-5209ab74/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willdobud/
Co-Author of Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy: Co-Adventuring for Change
Co-Editor of Outdoor Therapies: An Introduction to Practices, Possibilities, and Critical Perspectives
New Book | Kids These Days Preorder Today
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.
Connect with the Host:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/
https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/
Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/
Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts
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