The Parent Whisperer

If you’ve ever felt like you're losing the connection with your child—whether you're a parent, single parent, stepparent, or grandparent—this podcast is for you. In today’s chaotic world filled with social media pressure, identity confusion, and dangerous societal influences, parenting feels more overwhelming than ever. But you're not alone. The Parent Whisperer Podcast is your go-to source for real-world parenting wisdom grounded in love, leadership, and legacy. Hosted by Richard Ramos—author, speaker, and mentor to thousands of families across the country—this podcast delivers a powerful mix of practical tools, heartfelt stories, and proven strategies to help you reconnect with your child and reclaim your influence at home. With over 30 years of experience guiding parents from every walk of life—including at-risk youth and families behind prison walls—Richard brings raw truth, hard-won insight, and deep compassion to each episode. You won’t get f

The Parent Whisperer is a kids podcast hosted by Richard Ramos, with 83 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Richard Ramos hosts The Parent Whisperer, a kids show with 83 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  From Guns, Gangs, and Prison to Peace, Purpose, and Parenting with Isaac Ortiz

  Aug 13, 202642 minS2

  What happens when someone who has spent years in gangs and incarceration decides to completely change the direction of his life? In this powerful episode of The Parent Whisperer Podcast, Richard Ramos sits down with Isaac Ortiz, a devoted husband, father of five, mentoring specialist, and psychology student whose personal journey is a powerful example of transformation, responsibility, and hope. Isaac spent approximately 10 years in and out of incarceration and experienced firsthand the consequences of gang involvement and choices that took him away from the life he ultimately wanted. Today, he uses those experiences to help others who are working to rebuild their lives. As a Mentoring Specialist with Garden Pathways, Isaac supports adults who are working toward positive change and a better future. Garden Pathways' mentoring work focuses on helping individuals develop skills, make positive choices, and move toward greater stability and self-sufficiency. ( Garden Pathways ) But Isaac's story isn't only about incarceration. It's about fatherhood. It's about becoming the kind of parent his children can be proud of. It's about understanding that our past doesn't have to determine our future. And it's about using the experiences that once held us back to help someone else move forward. In This Episode, We Discuss: • Isaac's experience with incarceration and gang involvement • The turning points that changed the direction of his life • How becoming a father changed his perspective • Breaking destructive cycles and creating a different future • The importance of mentorship and authentic relationships • Why people need someone who believes in their potential • Using lived experience to help others navigate change • Education, personal growth, and rebuilding your identity • How parenting can become part of the transformation process • Why it's never too late to make a different choice Isaac's story is a reminder that transformation doesn't happen because someone simply tells you to change. Sometimes, it happens because someone believes in you long enough for you to start believing in yourself. Today, Isaac is continuing his education in psychology and using his lived experience, compassion, and mentoring work to help others believe that change, healing, and a better future are possible. This is a conversation about second chances, fatherhood, responsibility, mentorship, and what it really means to turn your life around. About Isaac Ortiz Isaac Ortiz is a devoted husband and proud father of five children, three daughters and two sons. Drawing from his experiences with incarceration, re-entry, and gang involvement, Isaac now serves as a Mentoring Specialist supporting adults who are working to rebuild their lives and make positive changes. He is currently a senior at California State University, Bakersfield, majoring in Psychology, with plans to graduate in Spring 2027. Isaac received the 2023 Hidden Gold Award from Garden Pathways' Heart of the Country fundraising event, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate significant transformation. He has also served as a peer recovery support professional in the mental health field. Through his lived experience, education, and compassion, Isaac inspires others to believe that change, healing, and a better future are possible.

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  Episode #29

  Healing After Trauma with Lena Cebula (Part 2)

  Aug 6, 202651 minS2

  How do you move beyond surviving and begin truly healing? In Part 2 of Richard Ramos' conversation with Lena Cebula, the focus shifts from her incredible story of survival to the lifelong journey of healing after trauma. Lena shares practical wisdom for anyone carrying emotional wounds, explaining why healing is a process that requires intentional choices, healthy habits, and giving yourself permission to grow. Together, Richard and Lena discuss emotional regulation, stress management, renewing your mind, and why faith provides the foundation for healing but doesn't eliminate the responsibility to pursue personal growth. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, PTSD, overwhelming stress, or the lingering effects of trauma, this episode offers encouragement, practical tools, and hope that lasting change is possible. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why healing after trauma is a lifelong journey, not a single moment The connection between stress, emotional regulation, and parenting Simple daily habits that help restore emotional health Why self care is necessary, not selfish How small changes create lasting transformation The importance of renewing your mind after trauma The difference between reacting and responding Why faith begins the healing journey but doesn't replace personal responsibility How to give yourself grace while continuing to grow Why forgiveness includes learning to forgive yourself Key Takeaways Healing doesn't happen overnight. While faith brings forgiveness, hope, and a new identity, emotional healing still requires intentional action. Lena explains that God gives us wisdom, freedom, and responsibility to care for ourselves, renew our thinking, and choose healthier patterns each day. Small, consistent steps often create the greatest long term transformation. She encourages listeners to identify one area causing unnecessary stress and begin making manageable changes that restore peace and emotional resilience. Resources Mentioned Learn more about Lena Cebula: https://lenacebula.ca Get Lena's books: Miraculous: My Journey from Hell to Heaven Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors Connect with Lena Website: https://lenacebula.ca Listen to More Episodes If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to The Parent Whisperer Podcast for practical parenting wisdom, inspiring guest interviews, and biblical principles to help you build stronger families.

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  Episode #28

  How Mentorship Changes the Lives of At Risk Youth with Juan Avila

  Jul 30, 202637 minS2

  What if one caring adult could change the direction of a young person's life? In this episode of The Parent Whisperer Podcast, I sit down with Juan Avila, Chief Operating Officer of Garden Pathways, to discuss the life changing power of mentorship, community, and hope. For more than two decades, Juan has worked alongside youth and adults who are at the highest risk of violence, incarceration, and poverty. Rather than seeing people for their mistakes, he sees their potential. Together, we explore what causes so many young people to lose their way, why meaningful relationships matter more than ever, and how parents, mentors, and communities can work together to help children discover a better path. This conversation is a powerful reminder that every child deserves someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. In This Episode • Why Mentorship Can Change A Child's Future • Understanding The Root Causes Of Youth Violence • The Importance Of Positive Role Models • How Strong Relationships Prevent Destructive Choices • Why Community Matters In Raising Children • Helping Young People Discover Hope And Purpose • Breaking Cycles Of Poverty And Incarceration • Creating Opportunities That Lead To Lasting Change Whether you're raising children, mentoring young people, or simply care about the next generation, this conversation will encourage you to see the incredible impact one caring relationship can make. ABOUT OUR GUEST Juan Avila is the Chief Operating Officer of Garden Pathways, a nonprofit organization in Bakersfield, California, dedicated to mentoring, workforce development, violence prevention, and reentry services for youth and adults impacted by the justice system. Raised in the same community he now serves, Juan has spent more than twenty years helping individuals break cycles of violence, incarceration, and poverty through authentic relationships, trauma informed care, and opportunity. Learn more about Garden Pathways: www.gardenpathways.org

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  Episode #27

  Escaped from Human Trafficking with Lena Cebula

  Jul 23, 202651 minS2

  What happens when someone survives the unimaginable... and chooses to use their story to help others find hope? In this powerful episode of The Parent Whisperer Podcast, I sit down with Lena Cebula, a survivor of human trafficking, addiction, and unimaginable trauma, whose life has been transformed through faith, healing, and perseverance. Lena shares her incredible journey from growing up in poverty in Ukraine, to surviving exploitation and human trafficking, to rebuilding her life in Canada and becoming a wife, mother, Christian leadership coach, author, and advocate for women. But this conversation is about more than surviving trauma. It's about breaking unhealthy cycles, finding your identity, healing from the past, and becoming the parent your children need. Whether you're carrying wounds from your own childhood or simply want to create a healthier future for your family, this episode offers hope that lasting transformation is possible. In This Episode • Lena's Journey From Human Trafficking To Freedom • How Trauma Impacts Parenting • Finding Identity Beyond Your Past • The Role Of Faith In Healing • Why Awareness Is The First Step To Change • Breaking Generational Cycles • Creating Peace In Your Home • Practical Steps Toward Emotional Healing One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is that your past does not have to determine your future. Healing is possible. Growth is possible. And the legacy you leave your children can begin changing today. ABOUT OUR GUEST Lena Cebula is a best selling author, Certified Christian Leadership Coach, speaker, social justice advocate, and host of the Love&BLoved Podcast. A survivor of drug addiction and human trafficking, Lena now helps Christian mothers manage stress, strengthen their faith, improve their emotional well being, and build peaceful homes rooted in God's love. She is the author of Miraculous: My Journey from Hell to Heaven and founder of the Love&BLoved™ brand, which also raises awareness about human trafficking and supports organizations serving vulnerable women and girls. Learn more: https://lenacebula.ca

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  Episode #25

  Parenting Habits That Raise Successful Entrepreneurs

  Jul 9, 202635 minS2

  What if the greatest gift you could give your child is not more opportunities… but the confidence to create their own? In this episode of The Parent Whisperer Podcast, I sit down with author and parenting expert Margot Machol Bisnow to explore the parenting habits that help children become confident, resilient, creative, and willing to pursue their dreams. Margot spent years interviewing highly successful entrepreneurs and discovered that, while their careers looked very different, many of them shared remarkably similar childhood experiences. Their parents didn't push them toward success. Instead, they nurtured curiosity, encouraged independence, allowed failure, and gave them the confidence to solve problems on their own. Whether your child becomes an entrepreneur, artist, teacher, engineer, or physician, these principles apply to every family. Because raising an entrepreneurial child is really about raising a child who has the courage to think independently, embrace challenges, and build a meaningful life. In this episode, we talk about: • Why Confidence Begins Long Before Adulthood • The Parenting Habits Shared By Successful Entrepreneurs • Why Curiosity Is More Valuable Than Perfection • How Failure Builds Resilience • Encouraging Children To Take Healthy Risks • Why Independence Is A Gift Parents Can Give • Helping Children Discover Their Passions • Raising Kids Who Create Opportunities Instead Of Waiting For Them One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that parents do not raise successful entrepreneurs by controlling every outcome. They raise confident, capable adults by creating an environment where children feel safe to explore, fail, learn, and grow. About Margot Machol Bisnow Margot Machol Bisnow is the author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams . She has spent the past decade speaking with parents about raising fearless, creative, confident, resilient children who live with joy and purpose. Before becoming an author and parenting advocate, Margot spent more than twenty years in government, including serving as an FTC Commissioner and Staff Director of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. She has also led nonprofit initiatives, published a successful daily news publication, and served on numerous educational boards. Her research includes interviews with dozens of highly successful entrepreneurs whose stories reveal the parenting habits that helped shape their lives. 📘 Learn more: https://www.raisinganentrepreneur.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Entrepreneur-Children-Achieve-Families/dp/1098377745 IN THIS EPISODE • The Parenting Habits That Build Confidence • Why Failure Helps Children Grow • Raising Independent Thinkers • Encouraging Creativity And Curiosity • Helping Children Discover Their Passion • Why Risk Taking Builds Resilience • The Difference Between Success And Achievement • Preparing Children For An Uncertain Future • How Parents Can Raise Problem Solvers

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