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Nurtured First
Robot Unicorn
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  • Robot Unicorn

    The Science Of Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

    2026/11/02 | 47 mins.
    Jess welcomes clinical psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer to explore friendship shame, loneliness, and the myth that meaningful friendships should happen effortlessly. Whether you're a busy parent or hoping to find your people in a new season of life, this conversation offers practical guidance and a reassuring reminder: it's never too late.

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    Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

    We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. 

    Credits:
    Editing by The Pod Cabin 
    Artwork by Wallflower Studio 
    Production by Nurtured First 

    Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
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    Puberty Q&A: Erections, Periods, And Crushes

    2026/10/26 | 18 mins.
    In this solo Q&A, Jess wraps up the puberty mini-series with practical scripts for explaining erections, discussing periods and menstrual products, responding to teasing, navigating childhood crushes, and handling unsafe images. Listen for adaptable conversation starters that help make growing up something you can talk about together.

    Check out these episodes for more on supporting your tweens through puberty: 
    Talking To Kids About Puberty, Periods, and Sex (Part 1)
    Talking To Kids About Puberty, Porn, And Social Media (Part 2)
    The Tween Years: Peers, Embarrassment, And Belonging
    Understanding Puberty for Boys
    How To Explain Sex And Reproduction To Tweens

    Exciting news! Our brand-new puberty course is available now. Become the askable parent your child wants to talk to, respond with confidence to tricky questions, understand the physical and emotional changes your child will experience, and support them through the most common struggles tweens face - from friendship struggles to body image and online safety. Learn more about The Puberty Course here. 

    Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

    We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net.
     
    Credits:
    Editing by The Pod Cabin 
    Artwork by Wallflower Studio 
    Production by Nurtured First 

    Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
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    Understanding Puberty For Boys

    2026/10/19 | 23 mins.
    Voice cracks, growth spurts, wet dreams—boys deserve more than a quick, awkward puberty talk. In this episode, Jess shares practical ways to prepare your son for body changes, build hygiene habits, and keep conversations about erections, consent, and relationships open and shame-free. Listen for a compassionate reminder that you don't need perfect words to remain someone your son can turn to.

    Exciting news! Our brand-new puberty course is available now. Become the askable parent your child wants to talk to, respond with confidence to tricky questions, understand the physical and emotional changes your child will experience, and support them through the most common struggles tweens face - from friendship struggles to body image and online safety. Learn more about The Puberty Course here. 

    Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

    We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. 

    Credits:
    Editing by The Pod Cabin 
    Artwork by Wallflower Studio 
    Production by Nurtured First 

    Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
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    How To Explain Sex And Reproduction To Tweens

    2026/10/12 | 15 mins.
    “How does a baby get made?” If that question leaves you searching for words, Jess offers a calm, practical starting point in this episode. She walks through a reproduction script, explains why factual answers don't have to undermine childhood innocence, and shows how to build on conversations about anatomy, sperm, and eggs. Rather than aiming for one perfect sex talk, discover how smaller conversations can build trust and open the door to future questions about puberty, consent, and growing up.

    Exciting news! Our brand-new puberty course is available now. Become the askable parent your child wants to talk to, respond with confidence to tricky questions, understand the physical and emotional changes your child will experience, and support them through the most common struggles tweens face - from friendship struggles to body image and online safety. Learn more about The Puberty Course here. 

    Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

    We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. 

    Credits:
    Editing by The Pod Cabin 
    Artwork by Wallflower Studio 
    Production by Nurtured First 

    Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
  • Robot Unicorn

    Sex and Intimacy After Kids With Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

    2026/10/05 | 38 mins.
    Jess joins psychosexual therapist Dr. Sara for an honest conversation about sex, intimacy, and why connection after children involves far more than desire alone. Discover low-pressure ways to reconnect and hear why Dr. Sara's emergent love model emphasizes intentional connection over constant fireworks. Whether you're caring for a newborn or parenting older children, this episode offers a compassionate alternative to the pressure to return to your pre-baby relationship.

    Want to hear more from Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh?
    www.Sara-Nasserzadeh.com
    Join her online community
    Follow on Instagram
    Listen to her TED Talk
    Check out her new book, Love By Design

    Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

    We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. 

    Credits:
    Editing by The Pod Cabin 
    Artwork by Wallflower Studio 
    Production by Nurtured First 

    Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
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About Robot Unicorn
Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures. In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss. We are glad you are here. PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.
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