In this episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg welcomes the brilliant Cat Greenleaf. Cat is celebrated for her iconic celebrity interview series Talk Stoop and now hosts the compelling Soberness Podcast. Together, they talk about the complexities of parenting teenagers and sobriety. Cat opens up about adopting her two sons, navigating the unique challenges of raising teenagers, and balancing a media career while fostering meaningful connections with her kids.The conversation also explores her journey to sobriety, the transformative impact of the 12-step program, and the surprising ways her experiences shaped her parenting style. Ophira and Cat bond over the absurdities of homework battles, technology struggles, and the constant evolution of their children’s personalities. From hilarious childhood memories of "Headlamp the King" to the bittersweet moments of growth, this episode offers heartfelt insights, laughs, and a reminder that none of us really have it all figured out.✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com.📍 February Tour Stops Feb 12th Loveland, CO, Feb 13 Rapid City, SDFollow Cat Greenleaf: https://www.instagram.com/sobernesspodcast/See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-upFollow PIAJ: https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/ Follow Ophira:https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices