The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake

Happiness sounds simple… until it’s not. In this episode, Kim and Jake unpack whether happiness is a choice or a complex mix of biology, mindset, and circumstances. Featuring research on brain chemistry, gratitude, teen emotions, and even how happiness may extend your life — this episode is packed with insights and real strategies.

🎧 You’ll learn:

✅ How serotonin and dopamine affect your mood
 ✅ Why “just be happy” isn’t helpful — especially for people with depression
 ✅ Real strategies to rewire your brain for happiness
 ✅ How gratitude and optimism create lasting joy
 ✅ The science-backed link between happi...

First crushes are cute, chaotic... and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we unpack the rollercoaster of young love—from cheesy texts and awkward love notes to rejection and respectful boundaries.

Whether you're a parent wondering how to support your child through big emotions, or a neurodiverse teen feeling all the feels at a 10 out of 10, this one’s for you.

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We’re back… but we never really left. Welcome to Season 2 of The Mother Son Podcast with Kim and Jake—a real-life mother-son duo diving into the honest, awkward, and emotional moments that come with growing up and parenting in today’s world.

This season, we’re stepping it up with better sound, smoother flow, and more of the real talk you’ve come to love. From navigating big emotions to learning how to love, lose, and grow, we’re talking about the things that matter—whether you’re a teen, a parent, or somewhere in betwe...

Why is it so hard to say “I’m sorry”—especially for kids and teens? And what actually makes an apology feel real and healing?  In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast, Kim and Jacob explore the emotional, social, and neurological reasons why apologizing can feel impossible—and how to make it easier and more meaningful for everyone, especially neurodiverse kids and teens. From Harvard’s seven-step framework to relationship wisdom from Esther Perel and real-world examples from Starfish Social Club, this episode blends research with real talk.

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🎧 Episode Description 

Why do some kids freeze up, avoid eye contact, or struggle with even the simplest face-to-face conversation? In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we unpack why social interaction—especially in real time—can be incredibly hard for neurodiverse kids and teens.

From sensory overload and slow processing speed to anxiety and social scripts, Kim and Jake explore what makes live conversation so challenging and what parents can do to help kids feel safer, more confident, and more understood.

This episode offers real strategies, relatable stories, and scie...

Episode Notes: 

In this lighthearted check-in, Kim and Jacob take a break from big topics to chat about real life-- from Jacob's grueling four-hour gymnastics practice to how they're upgrading their podcast setup. Recorded in Jacob's computer/playroom (with new gear!), this episode gives listeners a behind-the-scenes peek into their summer and family life-- plus plenty of laughs along the way. We are excited for the upcoming episodes and welcome your comments and questions! Send us a message through our website, http://www.themothersonpodcast.com As we prepare to fully launch our marketing campaign on 

In this heartfelt and practical episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we talk about how to help teens bounce back when life knocks them down. Whether they’re dealing with friendship drama, school setbacks, anxiety, or just a really bad day, resilience is the superpower that helps them keep going.  Jake shares a big decision he recently had to make and how he and his family worked together to decide what to do.

Kim and Jake unpack what resilience actually means, how it develops over time, and how neurodiverse teens might experience setbacks differently. You’ll le...

📱 Description:  Is your child begging for a phone? Or maybe they already have one, and you're navigating screen time battles, group chats, or late-night texting? In this episode, Kim and Jacob dive into all things cell phones and kids — from when to get one, to what kind of boundaries help create balance. With Jacob’s firsthand teen insight and Kim’s parenting perspective, they explore the emotional, social, and developmental impacts of phones, especially for neurodiverse kids like Jacob who feel things deeply.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Is your child texting someone a little too much lately?
Did you just find out there's a crush — or maybe even a boyfriend or girlfriend — in the picture?  In this heartfelt (and often hilarious) episode, Kim and Jacob open up about teen crushes and early dating, from awkward love notes to texting overload. With Jacob’s real-time teen perspective and Kim’s parent guidance, they break down how families can handle first relationships with empathy, humor, and support — especially when emotions are intense or things get complicated...

🎙️In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive into the big (and sometimes overwhelming) decisions teens face—everything from choosing friend groups and extracurriculars to setting boundaries and planning for the future. Kim and Jake share real conversations, personal experiences, and research-backed strategies to help parents and kids work through decision-making together, especially when emotions run high.

This episode also explores how neurodiverse teens may experience decision-making differently, and how parents can offer meaningful support without taking over. Whether you’re a parent of a teen or a teen yourself, this episode offers relatable...

Celebrate Mother's Day with this mother-son duo who give some updates on what is to come and enjoy a good old fashioned mother son talk. In lieu of a blooper reel... Stay tuned to the very end to enjoy a sweet clip from April 9, 2017. This is the perfect way to end this brief episode that was recorded on Mother's Day. 

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