We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Jo Frost: “I Was Bullied!” Her Breaking Point, and the Parenting Emergency

July 7, 2026·1h 45m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jo Frost, the world-renowned parenting expert and Supernanny, returns to We Need To Talk to discuss the parenting crisis, teen takeovers, phone addiction, bullying, cyberbullying, corporal punishment and the emotional needs children are missing today. After her first conversation reached millions around the world, Jo reflects on the overwhelming response, the families who felt seen by her words, and why she believes parents and children are facing one of the most urgent crises of our time. Jo opens up about being bullied for three years at school, the moment she finally fought back, and why she still feels conflicted about what happened. She and Paul also discuss Big Tech, cry-it-out sleep training and the emotional hunger so many children are living with today. Raw, practical and deeply emotional, Jo Frost returns for the conversation parents have been asking for. Jo Frost, We Need To Talk (00:00) Intro (01:42) Jo Frost on the Impact of Her First We Need To Talk Interview (06:07) Jo Frost Reacts to Viewer Comments From Supernanny (12:19) Jo Frost Explains Teen Takeovers and Modern Parenting Challenges (24:20) How Smartphones Affect Children and Teenagers (38:29) ID Mobile Ad (41:04) Cyberbullying Statistics and the Impact on Children (44:11) Jo Frost Opens Up About Being Bullied at School (54:19) Shopify Ad (55:36) Jo Frost on Corporal Punishment and Child Discipline (01:07:18) Parenting Advice Online and the Rise of Misinformation (01:12:55) Jo Frost Debunks the Cry It Out Method for Babies (01:15:59) Jo Frost Reunites With the Browns From Supernanny (01:17:59) The Browns Send Jo Frost a Surprise Video Message (01:19:55) Audience Questions for Jo Frost (01:36:08) The Most Important Conversation Parents Can Have With Their Child (01:39:49) Paul’s Takeaways This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling with these themes or your own mental health, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below: CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H    MIND:  https://linkly.link/2dx8b  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Jo here: https://www.instagram.com/jofrost/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jofrost Sponsored by: iD Mobile: Ditch the texts and ‘Make it a Call’ — your voice is more powerful than you think. https://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand  Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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