Cultivating Excellence is the podcast for professional parents who are passionate about their children's education, success, and happiness. Your host, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, brings you some of the 'best and brightest' experts from psychology and education for lively conversations about raising kids in an age that is increasingly complex and competitive.
Today's episode is the incredible journey of Coach Bonnie Butler and her family, which has included bio kids, foster kids and six children through adoption. Bonnie shares her extensive experience, highlighting the emotional roller coaster, challenges, and rewards of caring for traumatized children. Her insights offer hope and practical advice for families navigating similar journeys.
Bonnie specializes in supporting intentional families through her coaching practice https://bonniebutlercoaching.com/ (https://bonniebutlercoaching.com/)
Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bonniebutlercoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/bonniebutlercoaching/) or
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Bonnie-Butler-Coaching/100075873774099/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Bonnie-Butler-Coaching/100075873774099/)
14 Oct 2026
EP 47 - Raising Guys Who Thrive
In this episode, Shaun Dawson and Rebecca Resnik explore the challenges and opportunities in raising healthy, resilient boys in today's media-saturated culture. They discuss the importance of masculinity, role models, rites of passage, and the impact of technology on young minds.
If you're interested in learning more about Shaun and his work, please click on the following links
Shaun's amazing podcast Raising Men https://raising.men/ (https://raising.men/)
About Shaun https://raising.men/about-shaun-dawson (https://raising.men/about-shaun-dawson)
30 Sept 2026
EP 46 - ADHD Across the Lifespan
Dr. Kathleen Nadeau joins us today to discuss ADHD, including how it presents in different people, how we can go beyond the DSM's behavior checklist, and improve the lives of people with ADHD across the lifespan. Learn more about Kathleen and her work here, including how to register for the ILAT conference this October https://www.accelevents.com/e/ilatglobal (https://www.accelevents.com/e/ilatglobal)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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