Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, is a certified parenting coach, teacher, and podcast host known for her profound work in empowering thousands of young women and parents. Using her previous experience in social work and education, Cathy released her 2009 debut book, The Self-Aware Parent, to help fellow parents navigate complex struggles that their daughters were facing as young women. This inspired her to start Zen Parenting Radio with her husband Todd, where they offer support and advice for not only parents and their children, but also therapists, parenting coaches, and organizations. Cathy has gone on to become a key speaker and guest for several platforms, including CBS, Parents Magazine, Newsweek, and Today’s Chicago Women. Later publications include award-winning titles such as Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn and Zen Parenting. Cathy and Todd currently live in Illinois with their three children, and she teaches at Dominican University.