Episodes

  • Special Ep. Casting a Vote for Our Children's Future

    Hosts Jessica Stinson and Austin Lee welcome Elise Cranston, the Director of Advocacy at Childcare Aware of America, to discuss the vital role voting plays in shaping the future of childcare and early education in the United States.

  • Ep.24 Why Putting Kids First in Coparenting Matters

    Michon Trent and Ashley Newsome from The Family Center in Mobile, Alabama explore the complex dynamics of coparenting after separation or divorce, focusing on the strategies needed to keep the child’s well-being front and center in all decisions.

  • Ep.23 Parenting While Battling Your Own ADHD

    In this empowering episode of the UNrattled Podcast, host Austin Lee sits down with Maggie Kellar, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and certified ADHD specialist, to explore the profound challenges and opportunities of parenting with ADHD.

  • Ep.22 How to Manage Parental Stress & the Surgeon General’s Warning

    The U.S. Surgeon General has just put out an advisory on the mental health & well-being of parents. In today’s show we will talk with Melissa Creighton from the Mobile County Health Department as we discuss the biggest stress factors for parents.

  • Ep.21 Click Here For Chaos pt.2

    In this illuminating episode of UNrattled, we welcome back our beloved guest, Kristi Bush, to explore the crucial topic of online safety for children. Kristi emphasizes the power of building strong relationships and maintaining open communication with your kids as a fundamental way to keep them safe in the digital world.

  • Ep.20 Being A Dad with Ken Peterson

    Join us for a heartfelt episode of UNrattled, where we dive into the complexities and joys of blended families with our special guest, Ken Peterson of ‘Chasegr8.’ Ken, an attorney based in Fairhope, AL, is not just a legal expert but also a dedicated father and community leader.

  • Ep.19 Summer Meltdowns

    In this episode of UNrattled, join hosts Austin and Jessica as they dive into the highs and lows of summer adventures with kids. Special guest Justine Bixler, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Alabama, shares a personal story of the time she was left behind at Disney, highlighting the importance of staying connected with family.

  • Ep.18 Give Me LIBERTY... or a Nap!

    In this lively episode of UNrattled, Austin, Jessica, and Venay dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of kids seeking independence. Join them as they share amusing stories of their children trying to carve out a bit of freedom, from the cute to the chaotic.

  • Ep.17 Special Guest DJ Pryor

    In this heartfelt episode of UNrattled, we are honored to welcome the multi-talented DJ Pryor, a name synonymous with inspiration, laughter, and the power of giving back.

  • Ep.16 Prescription 4 Play

    Join us on the latest episode of the UNrattled Podcast as we explore the groundbreaking program, Prescription for Play (P4P), with special guests Melissa Creighton and Kelly Warren from the Mobile County Health Department.

  • Ep.15. My Kid Said What?

    This week on UNrattled, we're diving into the hilarious, awkward, and sometimes cringe-worthy things our kids say that leave us wishing they hadn’t. These are those unforgettable moments when we shoot our kids the "please stop talking" glare, yet they keep going, either out of pure innocence or because they're delightfully testing our patience.iption goes here

  • Ep.14 Poopy Parent Problems

    Join us this week at UNrattled as we dive into one of the less glamorous sides of parenthood: dealing with poop. From unexpected bathtub surprises to the dreaded clogged toilets, we're delving into the messy world of parenting, pun intended.

  • Ep.13 A Family's Journey

    This week's episode is truly extraordinary as we sit down with Colleene Cronin, the Next Generations Pastor from Coastal Church. Originally, our plan was to delve into the topic of parent involvement, but something magical happened when Colleene opened up about her family's unique journey.

  • Ep. 12 UNspoiled

    Today, we're joined by Justin Roller, who's here to share his inspiring journey, one that began amidst the challenges of a tough childhood. From humble beginnings and being a beneficiary of a Head Start program in his hometown, Justin's path led him to become an Assistant United States Attorney in Mobile, Alabama.

  • Ep. 11 She Works Hard For the Money

    In this week's episode of UNrattled, we have the pleasure of conversing with three remarkable mothers, including my esteemed co-host Jessica, alongside Chandler Larsen and Steffani Hammitt.

  • Ep. 10 Pajama Drama

    In this episode of UNrattled, titled "Pajama Drama," the we dive into the world of children's sleep with special guest Allison Egidi, a pediatric sleep coach and the host of the podcast How Long Til Bedtime.

  • Ep. 9 Click Here for Choas

    Today we have Kristi Bush in the studio with us. This episode is a broad overview of where to start with social media safety for parents and has so much more to offer to parents when it comes to social media safety and has a ton of resources that she makes accessible to everyone.

  • Ep. 8 You Play Too Much

    This week, we're joined in the studio by Mary Bourne Butts, who is a dance instructor to some of the world's best dancers, aka my daughters. Together, we get into the relatable territory of navigating boundaries with our kids.

  • Ep. 7 Navigating Transition

    In this episode we talk about the moments when we’ve noticed our children have gone through a transition and how we approach it. The conversation settles on this idea of slowing down life and learning to be more engaged with our kids and how we can do that (min 24).

  • Ep. 6 A Family's Story

    This week's episode is truly extraordinary as we sit down with Colleene Cronin, the Next Generations Pastor from Coastal Church. Originally, our plan was to delve into the topic of parent involvement, but something magical happened when Colleene opened up about her family's unique journey.

  • Ep. 5 Back In My Day

    This week, we're thrilled to feature Brian Williams, the founder and visionary behind Think Kindness, a remarkable leadership program fostering kindness in over 1200 schools nationwide. Brian, will be sharing some great insights on how he leads his kids in this episode.

  • Ep. 4 Smell You Later

    Hey there, amazing parents! This week, we've got the incredible Brook Schrader from West Mobile Children's Dentistry joining us for a chat about the oh-so-relatable topic of hygiene (or the lack thereof) when it comes to our kiddos. And let's be real, Brooke spills the beans on still being in the brushing game with her own little one.

  • Ep. 3 Bonus Kids

    Joining us this week is the incredible Keith Glines, host of The Overlap Podcast. Together, we talk about the intriguing world of blended families and explore the delicate art of understanding our role in this unique dynamic.

  • Ep. 2 New Kids on the Block

    Join us on this episode as we embark on a delightful and enlightening journey with the one and only Ronnie Thomas, the fun weird science guy hailing from the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA

  • Ep. 1 Battle of the Screen-dom

    Welcome to the very first episode of "UNrattled: A Podcast for Parents"! If you're a parent, you've undoubtedly experienced the meltdowns and challenges that often accompany this notorious topic.