Hey, everybody, big things ahead. Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. For the past 15 years,

Zen Parenting Radio has brought you thoughtful conversations about mindfulness, parenting,

compassion, and self-awareness, and a bit of pop culture, too. Well, we're ready to modernize.

We'll be exploring the same themes, but from a new direction. As Jen Exha's who grew up with pop

culture and are now raising kids in it,

we've always known that pop culture plays a big role in our relationships and family culture,

and it's been a touchstone, a conversation starter, and a way we've stayed connected and made sense of the world.

Starting June 1st, you'll hear us talk more about the shows and music we grew up with and what's new now and how it all reflects our societal values, our blind spots, our potential for growth, and the ways we connect with our children and each other.

We'll still be diving into mindfulness, parenting, compassion, and self-awareness, but pop culture will be our main entry point.

For example, you might be interested in how MTV shaped our beliefs in parenting,

why George Michael's father figure has somehow stayed relevant and even interesting to our kids

and how the E True Hollywood story on Robert Downey Jr. remind us what addiction looked like

long before he became our kid's hero as Ironman.

We're also making this shift because we believe, especially right now,

we all need more reminders of our connection, a bit of optimism and humor,

and a historical pop culture lens to help us remember that we're still in this together

and that we're going to be okay.

It's a small shift that means a lot to us. We know that pop culture

is a mirror, and when we look at it with curiosity and honesty, we find deeper insight into who we

are, what we care about, and how we want to show up in the world. So stay tuned. The title and topics

will be new and exciting, and the heart of the show will stay the same.

But we think you'll notice a renewed enthusiasm and joy.

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