Now You're Talking™

About Now You're Talking™

Are you tired of seeing your family more connected to screens than to each other? Longing for real conversations that bring you closer and create lasting memories? I’m Adrienne Giffen, mom of four, stepmom, and grandmother to teens—and I created Now You’re Talking™ to help families reconnect through the lost art of meaningful conversation. On each episode, guests play the Now You’re Talking™ board game—a fun, thoughtful way to spark stories, laughter, and heart-to-hearts. You’ll hear real conversations that bridge generations, offer wisdom, and bring families closer together. Because being “alone together” isn’t the future we want. Let’s bring back genuine connection—one meaningful conversation at a time. Subscribe to Now You’re Talking™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and let the conversations begin!

Publisher

Adrienne Giffen

Category

kids & family · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2025

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Will AI Replace Your Job or Help You Reach Your Potential? | Derek Crager

   What if AI could make us more capable instead of less necessary? As AI changes how we work and live, Derek Crager shares why technology's greatest potential is helping people, not replacing them. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD and dyslexia at 50, Derek discovered that the differences he'd spent a lifetime struggling to understand were the very strengths shaping his success and his mission to help others reach their potential. What You'll Hear: AI and the future of work: Why technology can strengthen human abilities rather than replace them. Knowledge versus wisdom: Why experience matters when things don't go as planned. Discovering strengths at 50: How Derek's diagnoses changed his understanding of himself. A different way to lead: How Pocket Mentor helps employees learn and solve problems. Raising children with AI: Encouraging curiosity and independent thinking. Embracing change: Why understanding new technology helps us make better choices. About Derek Crager: Derek Crager is the founder of Practical AI, creator of Pocket Mentor and author of Human First AI. Drawing on his experience at Amazon and his personal journey with neurodivergence, he helps people use AI to learn, grow and build confidence. The Now You're Talking Moment: At 50, Derek discovered that the differences he'd struggled to understand were also some of his greatest strengths. Sometimes what makes us different becomes what we have most to offer. Your Conversation Starter: What's something you once saw as a weakness that you've come to recognize as a strength? Resources and Connect Practical AI (https://www.practicalai.app/) Free AI Learning Community (https://www.practicalai.app/community) Human First AI (https://www.humanfirstai.net/) Connect with Derek on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/) Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/) Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/) Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ (https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast) Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/) Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ (https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/) Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game) Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/) Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/) Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts (https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts) Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594) 🎧Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18) 🎧Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you) 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network (https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm)

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   How to Stop Worrying About Money and Build Financial Confidence | Michelle Malawer

   What if feeling bad with money has less to do with your finances and more to do with what you believe about yourself? After years of debt, earning too little, and struggling to get by, money coach Michelle Malawer spent a decade rebuilding her financial life. Today, she helps women break free from money shame, recognize their own worth, and find the confidence to ask for what they need. Michelle’s message? You don't have to change everything at once to change your life. Inside This Conversation: Why financial confidence isn't always connected to income How family beliefs influence our relationship with money Why women struggle to ask for what they want and need How personal loss can reshape our priorities Why self-compassion matters when changing old habits How small steps help us build confidence and self-trust The Now You’re Talking Moment You can change your relationship with money by changing how you see yourself. Michelle reminds us that the beliefs we've carried through life don't have to define our future. When we begin trusting ourselves, speaking up, and making choices that reflect our values, we start becoming the person we want to be. And that change doesn't happen overnight. It begins with one small step. Your Conversation Starter What did you learn about money growing up, and how does that belief influence your decisions today? Bring this question to your next conversation. You might discover that what you learned about money has shaped much more than your finances. About Michelle Malawer Michelle Malawer is a money coach who helps women feel confident, capable, and empowered in their financial lives. Drawing from her own experiences with debt and financial uncertainty, along with her professional background in financial services, Michelle helps women make intentional decisions, rebuild self-trust, and use money in ways that reflect their values. Connect with Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemalawer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemalawer) Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/) Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/) Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ (https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast) Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/) Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ (https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/) Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game) Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/) Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/) Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts (https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts) Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594) 🎧Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18) 🎧Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you) 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network (https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm)

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   How Do You Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes? | Lauren Goldstein

   What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer works for you? Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just 18, Lauren Goldstein spent years pushing through pain, ignoring her body's warning signs and struggling with a loss of identity. Today, Lauren is the founder of Empowered Roads and a certified Holistic Wellness Coach, helping ambitious women living with autoimmune disease build fulfilling lives without giving up their goals. In this episode, Lauren shares how she learned to stop fighting her body, rethink what success looks like and recognize that doing things differently doesn't make us any less capable. What You'll Hear How a life-changing diagnosis challenged Lauren's sense of identity Why high achievers often struggle to slow down or ask for help The difference between pushing through and listening to your body How small changes can make a meaningful difference Why speaking openly about our struggles creates connection How Lauren turned her lived experience into a way to help others The Now You're Talking Moment Doing things differently doesn't mean we're any less capable. For years, Lauren believed she had to keep pushing to remain the person she'd always been. Her turning point came when she realized she could change how she lived without losing who she was. Your Conversation Starter What are you still pushing yourself to do simply because you've always done it that way? About Lauren Goldstein Lauren Goldstein is the founder of Empowered Roads and a certified Holistic Wellness Coach supporting ambitious women living with autoimmune disease. Drawing on her own experience with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, she helps women navigate their diagnoses while continuing to pursue meaningful goals. Connect with Lauren Website: Empowered Roads (https://empoweredroads.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-teneyck-goldstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-teneyck-goldstein) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredroads/ (https://www.instagram.com/empoweredroads/) Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/) Website: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/) Now You’re Talking® Game: https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ (https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast) Instagram: Adrienne Giffen: https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/ (https://www.instagram.com/adriennegiffen/) Now You’re Talking®: https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ (https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/) Spark Conversations That Surprise You Every podcast episode includes a question from the Now You’re Talking® game designed to spark meaningful conversations and deeper connection. 🎲 Explore the Now You’re Talking® conversation board game (currently available in the USA): https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/buy-game) Conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation for fresh ways to laugh, reflect, and connect. Join the Conversation: https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/join/) Start Talking Today Download: 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/ (https://www.adriennegiffen.com/game/start-talking-today/) Subscribe for more conversations that matter. Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts (https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts) Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594) 🎧Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18) 🎧Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you) 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network (https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm)

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