228. Parenting with Purpose with Bryan Post 💌

“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones—the ones at home.” — Mother Teresa Bryan Post is one of America’s leading experts on child behavior and adoption. As an adoptee and former foster child himself, Bryan offers a deeply personal and authentic perspective on the struggles families face—and the practical solutions that create lasting change. He’s the visionary behind the Post Institute, a globally respected organization committed to helping families heal from trauma and forge deeper connections through love-based, family-centered approaches. Over his career, Bryan has empowered more than one million parents and professionals worldwide. With 12 books, countless lectures, and decades of expertise, Bryan remains a compassionate, trusted guide for navigating emotional and behavioral challenges with connection at the core. In this episode: • How to understand the root cause of emotional and behavioral challenges. • Why love is the most effective tool for transforming relationships. • Actionable strategies to help children feel safe and supported. • Insights for building stronger family bonds, no matter the obstacles. Let’s WIN THE DAY with Bryan Post! _ 🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/228-win-the-day-podcast-bryan-post _ Episode links: 🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan 📚 Download your FREE book ‘From Fear to Love’ by Bryan Post ⚡ Bryan Post website 📷 Bryan Post Instagram 🎬 Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Win the Day YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel 💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _ Timemarkers: 00:00 Who is Bryan Post 1:28 Interview starts 2:06 Bryan’s journey of self-acceptance and self-love 3:44 When Bryan was put up for adoption 6:55 Opinion on abortion 7:35 The household Bryan grew up in (understanding trauma) 11:50 What parenting tools do you have 12:52 How experiencing trauma shaped Bryan’s approach to trauma 14:09 The difference between adopting a child and fostering a child 15:15 How hard is it to raise an adopted child 16:27 Knowing the limitations of who you can help 18:31 The most effective way to discipline a child 24:01 How to get your child to listen 28:41 Why are kids so addicted to TV 32:23 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan 33:15 How to manage aggressive behavior in the home 37:34 What a parent should know before fostering a child 41:21 The most important skill to teach a child? 44:09 How being stressed impacts our decision-making 45:15 How to motivate an unmotivated teenager 46:55 Children live up to what you believe of them 48:48 How to help a teen on a destructive path 53:09 How to identify unresolved trauma in your kids 55:12 How to heal your own trauma 57:17 Should you seek out your biological parents 58:42 The best tip for parents 1:00:50 Rocket Round _ Want to support the show? 1. Hit 'Follow'. 2. Leave a 5-star rating. 3. Share this episode with a friend. This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too. Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕 Onward and upward always… #WinTheDay PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Episode 217: Happiness at Home with Michael Perry