10 Best Sissy Goff Podcasts in 2026

1. Parenting Kids with Disabilities: The Power of Delight with Sissy Goff

Follow Play Sep 24, 2025 26:39
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About Episode What if delight is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker talks with therapist and author Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, about how parents—especially those raising children with disabilities—can bring delight into everyday family life. Together, they explore: What gets in the way of delighting in our children How to shift focus from deficits to strengths Why a parent’s own sense of being delightful matters How honesty about both joy and sorrow helps children build resilience Simple, practical ways to start delighting in your kids today __ UPCOMING Q+R EPISODE: Record your question for our upcoming Question & Response episode: amyjuliabecker.com/qr/ __ 00:00 Introduction to Delight in Parenting 03:04 Understanding Delight and Its Importance 06:02 Expressing Delight: Practical Examples 09:14 Barriers to Delight: Agenda and Anxiety 12:06 Focusing on Strengths Over Deficits 15:05 Balancing Delight with Hardship 18:09 The Role of Self-Care in Parenting 21:09 Practical Steps to Cultivate Delight 23:59 Conclusion and Future Conversations __ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Raising Girls by Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff Hope Heals Camp Amy Julia’s Reimagining Family Life with Disability workshop __ WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.com JOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabecker LISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/ __ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP, is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her puppy counseling assistant-in-training, Patches the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events across the country and is a frequent guest on media outlets including NBC News, CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and Christianity Today. She is the bestselling author of 14 books including her first full-color children’s book, Lucy Learns to be Brave: A Lesson in Courage. She is the co-host of the 11 million+ downloaded podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. A transplanted Razorback who lives in Nashville, you can follow Sissy on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff and at www.raisingboysandgirls.com. __ Take the Next Step is produced in collaboration with Hope Heals. Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience sustaining hope in the context of inclusive, intentional, inter-ability communities. Find out more about our resources, gatherings, and inter-ability communities at hopeheals.com. Follow on Instagram at @hopeheals. We want to hear from you. Send us a text! MORE Podcast Title Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
Podcast Description Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disability —a Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. Culture often tells us that families with disability are a problem. At Take the Next Step , we see your family as a gift—to society and to your community. Your family matters. Your child matters. We need you here. Join Amy Julia each week for honest conversations with parents, therapists, and disability advocates about finding delight at home and belonging in community, plus practical steps toward a flourishing future . If you’re feeling overwhelmed, longing for connection, or unsure what’s next, you’re not alone. Tune in every Wednesday for direction and hope.MORE Guest Sissy Goff
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2. S. 5 Ep. 3 - The Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff & David Thomas

Follow Play Sep 18, 2025 37:36
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About Episode In this episode of the Eagle Perspective Podcast, High School Principal Mike Siciliano is joined by counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas. Goff and Thomas walk parents through how to recognize their anxious thoughts and model healthy coping mechanisms. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical tips like creating mantras and using tools like 'Stop Drop Flip' for cognitive restructuring. MORE Podcast Title Eagle Perspective Podcast
Podcast Description The "Eagle Perspective" podcast invites you to get an inside look at the heartbeat of Santa Fe Christian! Hear from our dynamic guests as they touch on all things SFC from mentorship, educational philosophies, athletics programs, student life, faith, and more! Get ready for some great insights, rich conversations, and a whole lot of fun as you listen in and gain a better "Eagle Perspective."MORE Hosts Rod Gilbert, Hannah Park, Mike Siciliano
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network Santa Fe Christian Schools
Email ****@sfcs.net
Apple Rating 5.0/5Facebook 2.8KTwitter 514Instagram 3.7K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Raising Boys & Girls with Sissy Goff and David Thomas

Follow Play Sep 07, 2025 46:39
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About Episode In this episode, I get to sit down with two of my favorite voices in the parenting space, Sissy Goff and David Thomas. Sissy wrote The Worry-Free Parent and Raising Worry-Free Girls, and David wrote Raising Emotionally Strong Boys. Their books have been such a gift to me in my own friend circle / mom book club, and this conversation felt like talking to two friends. Instead of piling on more “fix your kid” advice, it reminds us that the best gift we can give our kids is our own emotional health. We talk about how our regulation becomes their regulation, how to stop worry loops before they spill over, and how to resist that urge to swoop in and rescue (so hard, right?). They share so many practical tools for caring for our own minds and hearts so we can model resilience for our kids. We also get into what it looks like to notice our child’s unique temperament without projecting our fears, and simple ways to coach kids through big feelings - naming emotions, breathing, coping strategies, and even letting them do the “scary thing” without overstepping. Faith threads through the conversation too, reminding us that God equips us for the hard things He’s writing into our family’s story. Plus, I brought in your questions - everything from bedtime battles and grandparent POV to school drop off resiliency. And at the very end, I asked them something I think every overwhelmed parent needs to hear: if you’re maxed out and running on empty, what’s one small, doable thing you can try today to move toward being a little more worry-free? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMORE Podcast Title Haven!
Podcast Description A safe space for curiosity and conversation. Big Sister Advice ? Honest Conversations ?️ Your Internet Bff ? Submit topic requests to hello@havenpod.com
Host Haven Weits
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Ep 273: Building Bravery with Lucy, the Havanese

Follow Play May 15, 2025 30:48
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About Episode On today’s episode of the podcast is our very own Sissy Goff! It’s so fun to turn the tables and for David to interview Sissy not only on why this book on courage is important today, but what we can do to help the kids we love find their own brave—from the very earliest of ages! Make sure to listen in for what Sissy is seeing now in terms of anxiety and kids and practical ideas on what we can do today to make a difference! Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ Braver, Stronger, Smarter Strong & Smart . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feelings Chart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Jolie: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Fay Nutrition: Listeners can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMORE Podcast Title Raising Boys & Girls
Podcast Description Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls. Connect with us at raisingboysandgirls.com.MORE Hosts Melissa Trevathan, Sissy Goff, David Thomas
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network That Sounds Fun Network
Email ****@daystarcounseling.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 13.4KInstagram 146.7K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Helping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure..

Follow Play May 11, 2025 51:33
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About Episode Today our favorite counselors, David Thomas and Sissy Goff, are back to talk about their new project- children’s books! So much has happened over the last few years and they are beginning to see the onset of anxiety drop to age 6 from 8 years old previously. They created these books to give kids the words and emotional tools to do hard things and decrease anxiety, including a golden retriever feelings chart. As usual, they pack so much advice into every moment, here are some things we cover: Escape and Avoidance vs. Support and Challenge in parenting  Connect over correction- we lose connections when we try to control the environment Kids are becoming less resilient-  they learn they are capable by experience How to help an introverted child with friendships How to be a good loser- turn it into something constructive How to understand your strong-willed child Why teen boys are not taking risks  Connect with David Thomas and Sissy Goff:  Website:  Raising Boys and Girls Facebook: Raising Boys and Girls Instagram:  Raising Boys and Girls (@raisingboysandgirls) Links Mentioned:   Owen Learns He Has What It Takes: By David Thomas Lucy Learns to Be Brave: By Sissy Goff Braver, Stronger, Smarter: By Sissy Goff Strong and Smart: By David Thomas Quiet Power: By Susan Cain Related Episodes: Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338] Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] The Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421] Raising Worry-Free Girls :: Sissy Goff [Bonus] Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451] Raising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368] A Lil Help with Boys and Screens :: David Thomas [Bonus] Understanding Boys Better :: David Thomas [Ep 315] Featured Sponsors:  Thrive Market: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to thrivemarket.com/DMA to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  Function Health:  I highly recommend Function. Learn more and join using my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/DMA to own your health. Thrive Causemetics: Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping available at thrivecausemetics.com/DMA. Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.  MORE Podcast Title Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Podcast Description Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".
Host Heather MacFadyen
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 20.7KTwitter 3.5KInstagram 35.4K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. S3 EP12: Supporting vs. Enabling, Anxiety + Building Emotional Resilience in..

Follow Play Apr 28, 2025 1:15:30
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About Episode How do you know when support turns to enabling? How do we be proactive with our children while letting them build emotional resilience? How does grief and anxiety look different in girls and boys? What do we do as parents to help our kids deal with anxiety without removing the obstacles that help them grow? These are just a few of the things we dug into in my conversation with renown counselor and my dear friend, Sissy Goff. Through her many years in working with kids of all ages, Sissy has built a repertoire of skills and understanding to help champion kids and parents to live a full life, build emotional resilience, navigate complex emotions, and cultivate meaningful relationships. Regardless of whether you are a parent or just love growing ones around you, I can’t recommend this conversation enough. Sissy is a warm hug, an understanding ear, and a wise soul that meets you where you are, offers compassion regardless of circumstance, and provides practical ways to find your footing again. Learn more about Sissy and Daystar counseling here: https://www.daystarcounseling.com Follow Sissy Goff on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sissygoff MORE Podcast Title Let's Be Cleere
Podcast Description Life is loud, but truth is louder. Let’s Be Cleere is a space for honest conversations, soul-deep encouragement, and practical truth that helps you live with purpose and walk in freedom. Hosted by author and speaker Cleere Cherry Reaves, each episode meets you right where you are—with grace, grit, and reminders of what matters most. Whether you're in a valley or on the go, you're not alone. Whether it’s a deep dive with Cleere as she digs into a specific topic or an interview packed with raw conversation, you will be encouraged and challenged. For more about Cleere, visit cleerelystated.com .MORE Host Cleere Cherry Reaves
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network Cleere
Email ****@cleerelystated.com
Apple Rating 5.0/5Facebook 38.1KInstagram 350.2K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Addressing Anxiety and Resilience with Sissy Goff and David Thomas

Follow Play Apr 28, 2025 31:17
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About Episode Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss how their books “Lucy Learns to be Brave” and “Owen Learns He Has What it Takes” help teach our kids about anxiety and resilience. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is anxiety so prevalent in children? Why did y’all choose to use dogs in “Lucy Learns to be Brave”? In “Lucy Learns to be Brave.” you tell the story of how fear makes Lucy start to believe things that aren’t true. Is that the approach that parents should take with their kids, helping them see what’s real or not? How do you see the lesson on resilience in “Owen Learns He Has What it Takes” as an important biblical principle for families? How do you help parents decide when it’s appropriate to let their kids face difficult circumstances and resist the temptation just to rescue them from their challenges? Can you explain what a “thermometer chart” is for and why you wanted to include that in the book? Can you tell us how you use a “feelings chart” in your counseling with kids? Can you tell us more about the books you have coming out this fall? Are these resources you see churches being able to use? How would you connect what y’all are teaching in these books with what Spiritual Leadership looks like at home? Guest Bio: Sissy Goff is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her puppy counseling assistant-in-training, Patches the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events across the country and is a frequent guest on media outlets including NBC News, CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and Christianity Today. She is the bestselling author of 14 books including her first full-color children’s book, Lucy Learns to be Brave: A Lesson in Courage. She is the co-host of the 11 million+ downloaded podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. A transplanted Razorback who lives in Nashville, you can follow Sissy on Instagram. David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the co-author of eleven books, including his first full-color children’s book, Owen Learns He Has What It Takes: A Lesson in Resillience. He is an in-demand speaker and frequent guest on national television, radio and podcasts and has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today. He is the co-host of the 11 million+ downloaded podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. He and his wife, Connie, have three adult children, a new son-in-law, a soon-to-be daughter-in-law, and a yellow lab puppy named June. Follow David on Instagram. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:22-23, “Lucy Learns to be Brave” by Sissy Goff “Owen Learns He Has What it Takes” by David Thomas Hope Heals Sponsors: To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Our Sister Shows: Knowing Faith | Tiny Theologians The Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.   Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. MORE Podcast Title The Family Discipleship Podcast
Podcast Description If you’re a Christian parent trying to raise kids who love and follow Jesus, you’re in the right place. Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk real life—parenting wins and fails, marriage, faith at home, and what it looks like to follow Jesus as a family. You’ll get practical ideas, gospel encouragement, and a reminder that God is the one who grows our kids’ faith.MORE Hosts Chelsea Griffin, Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant
Guest Sissy Goff
Producer/Network Training the Church
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact