Are you in a pickle? This is your safe place to finally center yourself in that jar full of pickles, that life throws at us daily.
A bit of psychology, a tiny bit of philosophy, and a whole lot of realness!
Solo parenting. Raising teenagers. Multicultural family. New episode every other Thursday.
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In this episode Nastya analyses a few main characters: an absent father, an ever-loving son, a devoted wife, and a sweet lier. She applies some scenarios to her own life and shares an honest opinion about each subject.
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1 Oct 2026
S3 E1: A Bronx Tale
New season, different vibes! Diving into the world of movies…
In this episode Nastya talks about “A Bronx Tale” and discusses different aspects of fatherhood. She also touches upon such issues as toxic friendship, staying true to yourself, and making the “right” choices in your life.
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27 Aug 2026
S2 “Dialogues”/ E5
In this final episode of season 2 Nastya talks about the fear of future vs excitement for it. Her 14yo daughter Mary shares her point of view and tells us how she can’t wait to be independent (!), yet there is a certain level of being nervous.
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13 Aug 2026
S2 “Dialogues” / E4
“Mom, you’re gonna get cancelled for this one!”
In this episode, Nastya and Mary talk about their recent vacation in Liguria. They discuss such issues as body dysmorphia, bullying, trusting strangers, following your gut feelings, and much more…
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30 Jul 2026
S2 “Monologue”/ E3
In this episode Nastya talks about her own techniques when it comes to rough times, dark reoccurring thoughts, and that feeling of being stuck. How did she deal with the most recent “family emergency” (that she is still going through)? Find out in this special episode.
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16 Jul 2026
S2 “Dialogues”/ E2
You asked for it, and we are delivering!
In this episode Nastya and Mary are talking about fun, odd, stressful, and simply memorable moments of their first 5 years here in Italy. Enjoy!
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2 Jul 2026
S2 “Dialogues” / E1
Welcome to the 2nd season, guys!
A total of five episodes will be all dialogues with Nastya’s 14yo daughter Mary.
In this episode they talked about Mary’s parenting style when she grows up: everything from letting her kids go to bed whenever to showing support and empathy during possible rough times…
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28 May 2026
S1 E9: Special Guest
In this episode Nastya has an interview with her 14 yo daughter, Mary, and they talk about everything from school systems in USA-Russia-Italy to anxiety, growing up without a father yet with a father figure, and much more…
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14 May 2026
S1 E8: Emotions & How to Overcome Your Fear
In this episode Nastya talks about 10 basic emotions: the three ways we are dealing with the negative ones and how we can use several methods to be in charge of our emotional state. Why is it essential to be aware of your feelings and to educate your child about them? Bonus material: she gives 9 “remedies” to overcome the feeling of fear in its various forms.
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30 Apr 2026
S1 E7: “Definition of Suicide” by E. Schneidman
Disclaimer: content is for informational purposes only, not professional medical advice. This podcast should not be considered professional advice.
In this episode Nastya talks about self-harm and suicidal thoughts by sharing her own story. She analyses the book by Edwin Schneidman (“Definition of Suicide”) and describes main aspects and characteristics of suicide. She concludes this episode with a list of solutions.
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16 Apr 2026
S1 E6: Responsibility vs. Blaming Others & Yourself
In this episode Nastya talks about taking responsibility during tough times vs. blaming others and/or yourself. She gives a few tips on how to get out of a “victim” mindset. She shares her personal story, and how choosing different family roles could lead to insecurity and confusion in teens.
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2 Apr 2026
S1 E5: Fatherhood and “Wholesome Father”
In this episode Nastya reflects on the subjects of fatherhood, having a father figure in life, and a “wholesome father” concept. She shares an expert point of view from a swimming instructor: Silvio Sodano, a father himself, has been training teens for over 20 years and believes that sports is a must for children of all ages. He has observed that teens suffer the most from the lack of attention and time spent with their parents.
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19 Mar 2026
S1 E4: Five Love Languages, “Sandwich” Technique, and a Letter Exercise
In this episode Nastya defines L.O.V.E. and talks about five love languages. She shares the “sandwich” technique for a negative feedback and explains “a letter to your child” exercise.
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5 Mar 2026
S1 E3: On the Subject of Freedom
In this episode Nastya talks about freedom, empowering yet frightening. As a parent of a teenager, you probably ask yourself if there is such a thing as too much freedom or if it’s okay to be overly controlling. Nastya breaks it down for you with few references to psychology, literature and philosophy.
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19 Feb 2026
S1 E2: Intro
Let’s get to know each other (well, me) before things get REAL over here!
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5 Feb 2026
S1 E1: Four Main Teen Needs
In this episode Nastya talks about four main teen needs. What stands behind teen “misbehaviour”, and what are our children really trying to tell us? Bonus content: an algorithm of creating a new family rule (and actually sticking to it).
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