Introduction
Brought to you by Julie Workman—mom, tech leader, community advocate, and your fellow traveler through the wild twists of raising teenagers. If you’ve ever felt like a total pro in other parts of life, but find parenting teens to be the most humbling (and sometimes hilarious) role of all—this space is for you.
Latest Episodes
Mother's Day <3
Why is Mother's Day in May? And is there a better time? Not really--there's no time of year when moms are just chilling. Pick any month and they're carrying so much. A...
You’re Doing Better than You Think
A closing reflection on what it actually means to parent teenagers in the long, messy middle.This episode isn’t about doing more or fixing anything. It’s about noticin...
When It’s Hard
Parenting teenagers isn’t just challenging—it can be exhausting. Even when you’re doing everything “right,” some seasons are simply hard.In this episode of Plot Twist ...
Unconditional: Presence Without Prerequisites
What does unconditional love actually look like in the messy, emotional, real-life work of parenting teenagers?In this episode, Julie explores the fifth and foundation...
Joy on Purpose
Consider this plot twist: Joy might be the most overlooked lifeline in the teen years--for parents and for teens. To say it another way: joy is serious business. You’l...