Why Asking Weirder Questions is an Exercise in Accessing Dignity with Megan Saxelby

About this episode

Megan Saxelby discusses the importance of asking weirder questions as a means to access dignity in the context of adolescent parenting.

Megan Saxelby is an early adolescent parent coach and founder of Wild Feelings. Jesse Thorn hosts Bullseye and The Turnaround. --- What do you find Weirdly Helpful? Call me at 844-935-2378 ⁠THE WEIRDLY HELPFUL MERCH STORE!!!!⁠ ⁠Become a WH Patron and listen to the show ad-free. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Zak Rosen

Guest: Megan Saxelby

Topics covered

• adolescent parenting
• coaching
• dignity
• weird questions
• mental health

Keywords

• adolescent parent coach
• weird questions
• dignity
• mental health
• Wild Feelings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wild Feelings

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