Grandparenting

The phone/screen conundrum

Break 1

How often should we see the grandkids?

"They Won't Let Me See My Grandkids"

critique or advice from parents

Break 2

Should you feel guilty

How to talk to an alcoholic grandfather 

Dr. Ray Guarendi—Catholic clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience —joins Trending with Timmerie 

Episode Guide
Grandparenting: frustration over discipline, near and far (2:08)
The phone/screen conundrum (17:48)
How often should we see the grandkids? (26:23)
“They Won't Let Me See My Grandkids” (33:35)
Hate hearing critiques or advice from parents about your parenting? (39:03)
Should you feel guilty about helping one family member over another? (42:46)
How to talk to an alcoholic grandfather (48:16)

Resources mentioned: 

 

Episode on “Drama-Free Parenting” 

https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/parenting-kids-without-the-chaos/ 

 

Book Drama-Free Discipline 

https://amzn.to/42xvcfD 

 

Being a Grandparent: Just like being a parent… only different

https://www.drray.com/shop/being-a-grandparent/ 

Dr. Ray Guarendi&mdash;Catholic clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience &mdash;joins Trending with Timmerie&nbsp;
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li>Grandparenting: frustration over discipline, near and far (2:08)</li>
<li>The phone/screen conundrum (17:48)</li>
<li>How often should we see the grandkids? (26:23)</li>
<li>&ldquo;They Won't Let Me See My Grandkids&rdquo; (33:35)</li>
<li>Hate hearing critiques or advice from parents about your parenting? (39:03)</li>
<li>Should you feel guilty about helping one family member over another? (42:46)</li>
<li>How to talk to an alcoholic grandfather (48:16)</li>
</ul>
Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode on &ldquo;Drama-Free Parenting&rdquo;&nbsp;
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/parenting-kids-without-the-chaos/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/parenting-kids-without-the-chaos/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Book Drama-Free Discipline&nbsp;
<a href="https://amzn.to/42xvcfD">https://amzn.to/42xvcfD</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Being a Grandparent: Just like being a parent&hellip; only different
<a href="https://www.drray.com/shop/being-a-grandparent/">https://www.drray.com/shop/being-a-grandparent/</a>&nbsp;

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Grandparenting Dilemmas No One Talks About

Paranormal romance

Is all yoga against the Catholic faith?

Thursday on Trending

How gender studies formed millennials 

Gender studies programs aren't scientific

Fr. Joseph DeMarzo who specializes in gender studies is the Parochial Vicar at St. James of the Marches in New Jersey. 

 

Episode Guide
Paranormal romance (1:53)
Is all yoga against the Catholic faith or just some? (18:12)
Tomorrow on Trending (26:42)
How gender studies formed millennials and Gen Z to be pro transgender (28:20)
Why gender studies programs aren’t scientific (43:18)

Resources mentioned: 

 

Former Reiki & Yoga Master

https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/former-reiki-yoga-master-2/ 

 

Fr. Joseph DeMarzo - X

https://x.com/Joseph_DeMarzo 

 

No Gay Gene – more people are formerly gay than gay

https://relevantradio.com/2024/06/no-gay-gene-more-people-are-formerly-gay-than-gay/ 

Fr. Joseph DeMarzo who specializes in gender studies is the Parochial Vicar at St. James of the Marches in New Jersey.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li>Paranormal romance (1:53)</li>
<li>Is all yoga against the Catholic faith or just some? (18:12)</li>
<li>Tomorrow on Trending (26:42)</li>
<li>How gender studies formed millennials and Gen Z to be pro transgender (28:20)</li>
<li>Why gender studies programs aren&rsquo;t scientific (43:18)</li>
</ul>
Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Former Reiki &amp; Yoga Master
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/former-reiki-yoga-master-2/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/09/former-reiki-yoga-master-2/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Fr. Joseph DeMarzo - X
<a href="https://x.com/Joseph_DeMarzo">https://x.com/Joseph_DeMarzo</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
No Gay Gene &ndash; more people are formerly gay than gay
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2024/06/no-gay-gene-more-people-are-formerly-gay-than-gay/">https://relevantradio.com/2024/06/no-gay-gene-more-people-are-formerly-gay-than-gay/</a>&nbsp;

Gender Studies 

Pray for Pope Leo

Ozempic Creatng Almond Moms

"Baby will change my life" and the response

Dance Moms Star gets married in Catholic Churc

Faima Miracle of the Sun

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie

Episode Guide
Pray for Pope Leo( 2:13)
Ozempic is creating almond moms (5:00)
How to respond to a woman who says “A baby will dramatically change my life”( 22:16)
She Already Had Her Dream Wedding. Why Did This Dance Moms Star Get Married Again in a Catholic Church? (33:12)
Fatima’s ‘Miracle of the Sun’ ended an atheist regime (43:36) 


Resources mentioned: 

Brooke's original Instagram video explaining the church wedding

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeXNUtcuybc/  

Harper's Bazaar — Ozempic Is Wreaking Havoc on Mother-Daughter Relationships

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a73925755/ozempic-mother-daughter-relationships/?utm_source=chatgpt.com  

In U.S., GLP-1 Usage Reaches New High 

https://news.gallup.com/poll/712157/glp-usage-reaches-new-high.aspx?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block&utm_ 

What Is an 'Almond Mom'? The Viral Parenting Trend Experts Say Can Harm Kids 

https://www.parents.com/what-is-an-almond-mom-12062896?utm_source=chatgpt.com  

Definition of Beauty (19:23 mark)

https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/our-lady-of-champion

 

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pray for Pope Leo( 2:13)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ozempic is creating almond moms (5:00)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to respond to a woman who says &ldquo;A baby will dramatically change my life&rdquo;( 22:16)</li>
<li aria-level="1">She Already Had Her Dream Wedding. Why Did This Dance Moms Star Get Married Again in a Catholic Church? (33:12)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fatima&rsquo;s &lsquo;Miracle of the Sun&rsquo; ended an atheist regime (43:36)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
Brooke's original Instagram video explaining the church wedding
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DeXNUtcuybc/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DeXNUtcuybc/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Harper's Bazaar &mdash; Ozempic Is Wreaking Havoc on Mother-Daughter Relationships
<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a73925755/ozempic-mother-daughter-relationships/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a73925755/ozempic-mother-daughter-relationships/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
In U.S., GLP-1 Usage Reaches New High&nbsp;
<a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/712157/glp-usage-reaches-new-high.aspx?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block&amp;utm_">https://news.gallup.com/poll/712157/glp-usage-reaches-new-high.aspx?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block&amp;utm_</a>&nbsp;
What Is an 'Almond Mom'? The Viral Parenting Trend Experts Say Can Harm Kids&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.parents.com/what-is-an-almond-mom-12062896?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://www.parents.com/what-is-an-almond-mom-12062896?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a> &nbsp;
Definition of Beauty (19:23 mark)
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/our-lady-of-champion">https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/our-lady-of-champion</a>
&nbsp;

Pope Leo XIV Update

He Spent $1,050 on a First Date

The rise in horror content

Tuesday on Trending

Preventing burnout

Finding Balance

Author of Beyond Burnout, Dr. Pamela Patnode joins Trending with Timmerie 

 

Episode Guide
He Spent $1,050 on a First Date. She Rejected Him Because He's Bald. Now He Wants His Money Back! (0:44)
Tomorrow on Trending (24:44)
The rise in horror content & American’s obsession (13:27)
Preventing burnout (25:59)
Finding Balance (42:30)

 

Resources mentioned: 

 

Book: Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8YYY3N7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Author of Beyond Burnout, Dr. Pamela Patnode joins Trending with Timmerie&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li>He Spent $1,050 on a First Date. She Rejected Him Because He's Bald. Now He Wants His Money Back! (0:44)</li>
<li>Tomorrow on Trending (24:44)</li>
<li>The rise in horror content &amp; American&rsquo;s obsession (13:27)</li>
<li>Preventing burnout (25:59)</li>
<li>Finding Balance (42:30)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Book: Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8YYY3N7?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8YYY3N7?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>

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