Mastermind Parenting Podcast

About Mastermind Parenting Podcast

Welcome to Randi Rubenstein’s Mastermind Parenting Podcast. So, the big question is this - How do parents like us know that we aren’t messing up the biggest role of our lives, especially when we happen to have a strong-willed kiddo that is constantly pushing our buttons? We’ve all heard that kids don’t come with a manual, so how can we know for sure that we are saying the right things or that we’re getting this parenting thing right. On this podcast for parents of toddlers to teens, we’ll be giving you real tools you can use right away so that your kids will feel like they can talk to you about absolutely anything and everything. At Mastermind Parenting, we believe when your thoughts grow, the conversations in your home flow. This podcast will help you make a crucial shift in your home from the old lecturing style to convos that feel collaborative, connecting and most importantly…PRODUCTIVE.

Publisher

Randi Rubenstein

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Mar 2018

Latest episode

19 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

61 of 348 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is Big Tech the New Big Tobacco?

   Host Randi Rubenstein interviews Free Press reporters Maya Sulkin and Frannie Block about Big Tech's addictive algorithms and holding companies accountable for targeting children.

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   4 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Better Talking Leads to Better “Other Things” with Jeff Hittner

   Randi Rubenstein interviews leadership and fatherhood coach Jeff Hittner about improving communication and collaboration between parents to navigate challenging conversations and lead their families effectively.

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   17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Getting Real About Kids and Screens (with Ash Brandin)

   Parents have questions about phones, tablets, video games…essentially all the screen time things. You might ask yourself: What age is too young to give them their own device? How do I get them to turn it off without fighting? How much time is too much? Am I a bad mom if I not only allow, but sometimes even encourage, rotting on a screen when I just need some time to get shit done or be “on break”? It’s so tempting to think about screens as a black or white issue. They’re either evil brain rot, or essential for human development in this digital age of AI and robots taking all our jobs?!? But neither extreme sounds quite right, does it? That’s why I’m so happy to bring you this convo with Ash Brandin. Ash is the bestselling author of Power On. This book is such a helpful resource for this neverending battle with screens. Something clicked while listening? We’d love to talk with you if you want to dig deeper into your family’s specific situation. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing what works, it might be worth a conversation. https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/ (https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/) Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-336 About Randi Rubenstein Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong-willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now in his 20’s, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades. Randi’s Web and Social Links Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/ (https://mastermindparenting.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparenting (https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparenting) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/ (https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/) About Ash Brandin Ash Brandin, EdS, known online as TheGamerEducator, empowers families to make screen time sustainable, manageable, and beneficial for the whole family. Now in their 15th year of teaching middle school, they help caregivers navigate the world of tech with consistent, loving boundaries, founded on respect for children, appreciation of video games and tech, and knowledge of pedagogical techniques. Ash has appeared on podcasts including Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, and Culture Study with Anne Helen Petersen, and has contributed to articles featured on Romper, Scary Mommy, Lifehacker, The Daily Beast, USA Today, and NPR. Their bestselling book, Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ash-brandin/power-on/9780306836992/), debuted in August, 2025. In their free time, Ash loves to hike, bake, play video games, and spend time with their family. Ash’s Web and Social Links Instagram.com/thegamereducator (http://instagram.com/thegamereducator) <a href="http://substack.com/thegamereducator" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Inside a recent episode

Is Big Tech the New Big Tobacco?

Published 19 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, and I think I would just add, you know, anyone who you don't have to be a young person, anyone who spends time on social media, anecdotally, probably would say, I don't feel, I feel worse the more time I spend on this app. And I think we've known that culturally for a long time, what these documents reveal, however, is not only that they knew that people were suffering mental health issues because of use on the platforms. Their own internal studies show that especially for young people, there's a lot of negative mental health side effects. What it was really startling and they're reporting is just how those concerns were weighed against just time spent in the app because that means revenue. […]

Who has been a guest on Mastermind Parenting Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maya Sulkin
• Frannie Block
• Lisa Katona Smith
• Kirby Fling
• Jonathan Haidt

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

34,870

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

108 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

95

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