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As we emerge from 'sugar season', I thought this would be a great time to revisit a very popular previous episode I did with Dr. Natasha Beck, lovingly known as Dr. Organic Mommy, on reducing sugar and simple strategies for improving nutrient density in our diets. With obesity and mental health skyrocketing in kids and adults, what are some simple swaps and better food choices we can make to improve our physical and mental health? We start with the basics on how to realistically improve nutrition and lifestyle, including non-toxic living tips and how to get selective (or picky eaters) to try new foods so that every family is empowered to make healthy decisions. There are loads of meal suggestions and cleaner packaged food options for kids that Dr. Beck shares in this one!
Dr. Natasha Beck is a parenting expert and founder of Dr. Organic Mommy, an online resource focused on pregnancy, parenting, and non-toxic living. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Pediatric Neuro-psychology, and a Master's in Public Health specializing in Child and Family Health. She's also certified in leadership education and neurodevelopmental disabilities from Children's Hospital Los Angeles. From how to handle tantrums to mealtime difficulties to helping families live healthier lives, Dr. Organic Mommy aims to help every family make healthy decisions, drawing on her experience as a mom and a parenting expert. Her parenting expertise combines the use of Waldorf, Montessori, and RIE philosophies, all of which we have covered at various times on the show, tied into cognitive-behavioral and play therapy. When she's not working on Dr. Organic Mommy, Natasha is busy raising her three children, and she's got another, a fourth on the way, and her two fur babies with her husband, and serves on the board of various organizations.
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Episode Timestamps:
Episode Intro … 00:00:30Introduction to Dr. Beck … 00:01:12
Dr. Beck’s Background—ADHD and Effects of Diet … 00:02:48
Biggest Knowledge Gaps on Food & Lifestyle … 00:05:23
2 Biggest Offenders in “Kids Food” … 00:07:28
Chronic Health Issues Associated with Sugars and Overconsumption … 12:47
Practical Ways to Reduce Sugar … 00:16:38
Taking Baby Steps to Decrease Sugar … 00:22:33
Best Kid-Friendly Snacks to Have On-Hand … 27:20
Should You Avoid Juice? … 00:31:19
Snacks are the Easiest to Transition to Start With … 00:36:45
Preservatives, Dyes, and Chemicals Hiding In Our Food … 00:38:58
Food Additives on the Gut, Oral, Brain, and Overall Health … 00:43:32
Social Toxins Can be Worse than Chemical Ones … 00:45:35
Episode Wrap up & Resources … 00:47:00
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My guest this week is Jason Campbell.
We are discussing how to avoid stress buildup and dysregulation in kids and ourselves by learning how to create more space in your life--and I don't just mean physical space--we're talking about the space we need in our minds, thoughts, feelings, bodies, and the environment around us. Learning how to create this space allows us to be more reflective and responsive when things happen, as opposed to being reactive. We explore practical ways to not only avoid the buildup of toxic stress, emotions and experiences, but also how to be more resilient, especially when we're navigating particularly tough times and seasons with our kids and in our own adult lives.
Jason Campbell's journey into meditation, music and wellness began 44 years ago, at the age of 8, when his teacher told him to never listen to notes, but instead to listen to the space in between the notes. He's been creating music ever since and has released over 100 albums and has been #1 on multiple billboards and Amazon charts. Jason is also a seventh degree black belt and co founder of Zen Wellness. His unique perspective on health, wellness and spiritual growth comes from his lifelong study of both music and the ancient arts of Eastern Health, medicine, meditation and enlightenment. His music and teachings have opened meditation to thousands of people who have never meditated before, or who have tried meditation and failed in their effort to simply sit still and clear the mind. Jason often says “Be still for one song, five minutes per day, close your eyes and breathe with the bell. It can change your life.” On a personal note, Jason is the father of two young adult children and understands what it means to navigate the many challenges that come along with having kids and the extra needs they bring.
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Jason Campbell … 00:01:40
Ideas of What Meditation is Supposed to Be … 00:5:50
Be Present Now … 00:9:45
Creating More Space to be Regulated … 00:14:47
Counterintuitive Approach to Being Less Reactive … 00:20:40
Avoiding Chronic Stress Buildup: Purging … 00:29:00
3 Minute Breathing Exercise … 00:34:50
Where Emotions Live in the Body … 00:41:40
Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:30
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My guest this week is Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk.
In this episode, Dr. Courtney and I are discussing a topic that I get asked about most, school! Specifically about getting the education and help at school your child needs. Issues can arise with kids of all ages, especially when a child has extra challenges that impact their learning or behavior. The school environment can be a tough thing to navigate, and parents often feel at a major disadvantage with not understanding how these systems work, or what is available to help their child. So to answer the many questions I receive around the topic of school; whether it’s how to best deal with schools and teachers, how to get the right support for your child who’s struggling, or choosing the right educational setting, Dr. Courtney is the perfect expert to share her insights and tips.
Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk has been a therapist at Horizons, my clinic, for over 15 years. She is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and Certified Special Education teacher. Dr. Courtney began her career within the public school environment as a special education teacher and teacher consultant. She's worked with students of all ages with a variety of disabilities including cognitive impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, executive function disabilities, physical impairments, health conditions, and speech and language impairments. Her work has focused on psychological evaluation and treatment of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Courtney is actively involved in the realm of education, and provides ongoing consultation services to several schools within and outside of Michigan. She's also a co-author of Learning as We Grow, a text written to support individuals with disabilities in the educational environment along with their teachers and caregivers.
Connect with Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorizonsDRC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorizonsDRC/ Website: https://www.horizonsdrc.com/staff/courtney-kowalczyk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-kowalczyk-3089b484/------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Intro to Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk … 00:01:20
Kids Progress Better with a Bigger Support Network … 00:05:45
School has Become More Challenging for Kids … 00:08:36
Importance of Good Relationships & Communication in School & Home … 00:13:18
Clinical/Medical Diagnoses Outside the School System … 00:20:37
Special Education Process Criteria … 00:23:00
Meeting Physical Medical Needs at School … 00:28:50
Be Proactive with Communicating Needs for Your Child … 00:31:35
Best Approach When a Child is Struggling at School … 00:34:40
Be Your Child’s Best Advocate & Follow up if Deadlines Are Missed … 00:41:20
You’ve Done Everything & Child is Still Struggling … 00:43:30
Resources, Consults & Episode Wrap Up … 00:51:40
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My guest this week is Cheryl Cardall.
In this episode, we are talking about an issue that isn’t covered or supported enough: the current systems are failing parents who are raising kids with mental health challenges and the immense struggle parents often face when trying to get them the help they need. This can create a lot of pain and difficulties in the lives of parents (and children), to the point where the disorders and challenges can take over the family. Unfortunately, there is a lot of social stigma around this topic and especially with the mental health piece, not just for children, but for the parents of these children.
My guest Cheryl, as a parent of 5 children and an expert parent coach is going to shine some light on this so we can become more aware of these real lived experiences parents raising kids with extra challenges face and how we can start to develop and provide more effective support systems of care that actually meet the needs, and mental health needs, of these individuals, the parents, and families.
Cheryl Cardall is a parent and a parent coach who has been focusing on these issues personally and professionally for many years. She has so many important insights to share. I'm going to tell you a little bit about her. She's a parent, coach and host of the Fight Like a Mother podcast. Her mission is to advocate for and educate around mental health, as well as provide support and resources for parents raising kids with extra challenges. She has a bachelor's degree in Family and Human Development from the University of Utah, and loves to speak and teach around helping to strengthen families. Cheryl and her husband, Dave, are the proud parents of five children.
Connect with Cheryl:
Insta: @cherylcardall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428000511062660/
Website: https://www.fightlikeamotherpodcast.com/
Podcast: https://www.fightlikeamotherpodcast.com/podcast-1
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Cheryl & Parent Coaching … 00:01:40
Kids with Challenges-It Can be Tough … 00:08:15
Crisis & Help Centers are Overwhelmed … 00:12:54
Emotional & Physical Burnout for Parents … 00:16:25
Parents Taking on the Blame & Shame … 00:19:50
How to Overcome Codependency … 00:27:05
Acceptance & Reality of Kids with Challenges … 00:29:05
How Toxic Childhoods Affects Us … 00:31:30
Is Social Media Making You Feel Worse? … 00:34:40
Supportive Community for Parents with Kids with Challenges … 00:36:00
Detaching & Advocating for Themselves … 00:39:00
Advice for How Others Can Help … 00:43:55
Community, Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:35
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My guest this week is Jason Campbell.
As the MOST downloaded episode to date and a prelude to part 2 that will be airing soon, I wanted to rerelease my episode with Jason. If you tuned in the first time, I encourage you to re-listen as there are always great reminders and new nuggets of wisdom to be picked up!This is also a great topic to revisit in January as this re-airs; to reset, refocus, and remind ourselves about self regulation tools and how to be less reactive. So in this episode, Jason and I discuss how to stay regulated and be less reactive when things don’t go your way, or perhaps when your child is in the midst of big emotions and challenging behaviors. The techniques we discuss are by far some of the most important things we can do to support our kids and ourselves, especially when we are experiencing significant stressors and challenges with our kids or in any other part of our life.
What I love about this episode is it is dedicated to learning and practicing skills to help everyone, at all ages and developmental stages, be more regulated, mindful, and calm overall. Meditation doesn't have to be scary or perfect, or even take up much of your time. Stay and listen until the end where Jason guides us through an extremely effective 5-minute exercise.
Jason has released over 100 albums, has been number one on multiple billboard and Amazon charts, and has five Billboard Top albums in a five-month period in 2019! Jason recently released his 32nd album titled, Zen Piano Correcting Source. He is the Director of Music for Genius X Virtual Reality, and writes music and meditation for organizations, such as Happy ChiliSleep and Focus at Will.
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https://www.zenwellness.us/
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Jason Campbell, Music, & Meditation … 00:01:25
Thinking Our Way Through Life … 00:07:20
Parents, is Your Headspace is Clear? … 00:10:33
Coregulation & Not getting Stuck in a Mind Loop … 00:15:08
Monkey Mind and Struggling with Thoughts … 00:22:22
Obstacles & Fighting in Opposition Causes Problems … 24:06
5 Minute Breathing Exercise Example … 00:31:40
Satori, a Glimpse or Moment of Enlightenment … 00:39:53
How Long Do You Meditate For? … 00:42:14
Recognizing in Real Life Groundhog’s Day … 00:47:20
Five Element Meditation & Other Resources … 00: 51:37
Episode Wrap up … 00:52:35
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My guest this week is Lynn Cunningham.
In this episode, Lynn and I discuss psychiatric medications and the information that doesn’t often get shared in either the doctor’s office or in mainstream media about the concerning impact of these drugs both temporarily and permanently on some children, teens, and adults. I want to be clear that this is not an anti-medication or anti-psychiatry show. If you follow my work, you know I take a very balanced approach, and believe that these medications can have their place in the treatment toolbox for a minority of people with mental health symptoms. However, it is my strong research-based opinion that these drugs are widely overprescribed and under researched, especially for children and teens. Those with side effects (even severe) are often told to stay on them or take more, this is unacceptable. Let’s discuss some of these negative impacts, what true informed consent is, and tips (including weaning off) to help you navigate if medication your physician is prescribing is right for your child.
Lynn Cunningham is an award-winning filmmaker, co-director and producer of the documentary film Medicating Normal, and produced directed and edited films and TV for PBS and the History Channel in the 1980s and 90s. A personal experience with a family member diagnosed with a serious mental illness and medicated to the point of being unrecognizable led Lynn to research the world of mental health treatment, and how what we're told about psychiatric medication is far from the whole story. She's interviewed hundreds of psychiatric patients, and consulted with scores of experts across the country about their experiences in order to create Medicating Normal. This film is a stunning new perspective on the safety and efficacy of psychiatric drugs, and society's over reliance on them to relieve pain and suffering.
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Lynn Cunningham & Medication Documentary … 00:02:30
Rollercoaster of Medications & Worsening of Symptoms … 00:08:45
Lack of Education & What is Hyperbolic Tapering … 00:12:07
Regulators, Testers & Funders of Drug Trials Are the Same Who Profit … 00:15:40
Dark Side of Xanax and Stimulants … 00:18:00
Chemical Imbalance Myth … 00:24:00
Medications Causing Worsening Symptoms … 00:32:43
The Body Can Heal & Be Mentally Healthy … 00:40:15
Importance of Therapeutic, Developmentally-Focused Work … 00:43:00
Vetted Professional Experts … 00:46:25
Psychiatric Wellbeing & Taking Control … 00:49:45
Documentary, Community Panels, & Episode Wrap Up … 00:50:50------
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My guest this week is Allie Casazza.
In this episode, Allie and I discuss how to declutter our lives and environment so we can be happier and healthier. If you are listening to this episode as it airs, the start of the new year is the perfect time to cover this topic, as many of us are looking at our lives—homes, schedule, health, routines, etc. and saying, “Oh my goodness, I need to get things in order”, especially after the holiday hoopla. There is something about the blank slate of a new year that invites us to take a closer look at our environments and habits, and this can be a really good thing for us adults and for our kids. Research shows our physical environment plays a huge role in how we feel and function, and that includes how our kids feel and function too. Let’s explore deeper to provide you with practical and doable tips to declutter, where to start, and how to navigate resistance and obstacles!
Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the hot mess mom stereotype by empowering other women. She's built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven family-oriented approach to minimalism. She's also the host of The Purpose Show, a chart-topping podcast, the creator of multiple online programs and courses, and bestselling author of Declutter Like a Mother and kid’s book, Be the Boss of Your Stuff. Her platforms continue to grow every day, as more women discover her life changing approach to an abundant life. She lives in Southern California with her husband, where they homeschool their four young children.
Connect with Allie:
Insta: @allie_thatsme Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliecasazzablog Website: https://alliecasazza.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZQsR95-0ELopcMjxJmrDg------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Allie Casazza & Not Accepting Permanent “Survival Mode” … 00:01:25
Motherhood Should NOT Be Martyrdom or Drudgery … 00:10:25
Our Environment is Pinging Us All the Time … 00:15:42
Studies Around Controlling Our Environment … 00:20:25
Is Kid Clutter ‘the problem’? … 00:22:16
How to Start Decluttering & Family Culture … 00:26:15
“My Kids Won’t Do It” Objection” … 00:31:45
The Best Room & Routine to Start With … 00:33:54
Need More Time in the Day? Here are Tips … 00:36:26
Decluttering Emotionally Attached Items … 00:38:30
Books, Free Online Group, Programs, & Episode Wrap Up … 00:48:12
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My guest this week is Dr. Nicole LePera.
In this episode, I've got my dear friend, Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to do a dive into our personal and professional experiences in the world of mental health, kids, and parenting. We talk about how we've come to understand mental health diagnoses and treatment differently over time, what we need to do to improve mental health for ourselves and children, how we can be better parents and to ourselves, and much more! When the two of us get together, there's never a shortage of topics so we go into other favorites, like what it means to be a conscious participant, dealing with information overload vs. implementation gap, the concept of reparenting, and of course, her new workbook (which is amazing!), How to Meet Your Self.
Dr. Nicole LePera is trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, the New School for Social Research and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She's the author of the #1 NYT bestselling book, How to Do the Work, and the podcast host of SelfHealers Soundboard. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients and herself, she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Dr. Nicole is the creator of the SelfHealers movement, where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands. In 2019, she founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided global healing membership. SelfHealer Circle has members in over 60 countries who heal as a collective. Her latest workbook, How to Meet Your Self, was just released (December 2022).
Connect with Dr. LePera:
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera … 00:01:25
What’s Missing in Our Clinician Education … 00:12:04
Mental Health Issues & Substance Abuse … 00:16:00
Creating New & Better Ways to Help People … 00:20:30
Mental Illness, Mental Health Diagnoses & Treatment …00:24:00
Diagnoses & Disappointment for a Solution … 00:33:20
Self-Healing as an Option … 00:38:20
What Does Self-Healing Look Like? … 00:46:00
Parenting & Wanting Behavior Shifts in Our Kids … 00:58:15
What is Reparenting? … 01:05:00
Replenishing Yourself as a Parent … 01:12:00
How to Meet Your Self Workbook Help … 01:19:12
Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 01:24:42
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My guest this week is Kirsten Cobabe.
In this episode, Kirsten and I discuss parenting teens. There are so many parts of parenting teens, tweens, and young adults during the developmental phases that can feel tricky to us, as well as for caregivers and kids. Teens are not adults; they're also not little kids. It can be tough to know when to intervene and support, or when to back off. And some days it can feel like we are wrong no matter what we do. Let’s explore what makes adolescents at this age tick, the ways we might be misunderstanding what's happening for them even when we have the best intentions, how we can best connect and communicate with them, and lots more tips for parenting teens with Teen Whisperer, Kirsten Cobabe.
Kirsten is a social worker therapist turned coach who supports parents to navigate the waves of adolescence, while learning how to talk with teens by becoming authentically curious and truly present. As an advocate for families for two decades, she helps parents and teens transform their most important relationships from the inside out. She engages families in fostering rapport, cultivating conscious connections, reframing stories and restoring harmony in the home, and believes through raising our consciousness, we can raise the next generation.
Connect with Kristen:
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Teen Whisperer, Kirsten Cobabe … 00:01:24
What Makes Teen & Tween Developmental Phase Tougher? … 00:04:50
Biggest Issues Teens Are Facing Today … 00:14:00
Aligning Life with Developmental Stages … 00:20:00
What Types of Anxiety is Kirsten Seeing? … 00:23:00
Fallout of Constant Connectivity … 00:27:46
Sometimes Teens Want to Talk About Big Things … 00:29:35
How to Communicate More Effectively with Teens … 00:31:13
Not Taking Teens Disconnection Personally … 00:35:35
How to Raise Tricky Topics with Teens … 00:40:00
Top Recommendation for Struggling Parents … 00:44:00
Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:46:15
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My guest this week is Dr. Wendy Suzuki.
In this episode Dr. Wendy and I discuss anxiety through perhaps a different lens. It’s no surprise most kids and adults are experiencing higher than typical levels of anxiety in recent years. We've talked about anxiety in various ways on the show previously. But today, I want to take a bit of a different approach and help normalize the experience of anxiety and the full realm of associated uncomfortable feelings that happen in our lives and in our kids’ lives. Believe it or not, anxiety is important for us to experience, and what we do with our anxiety and what we teach our kids to do can make all the difference between progressing and thriving, or getting stuck and feeling helpless. Let’s dive in to discuss the importance of neuroplasticity and why anxiety can be healthy. Could anxiety be a clue to what we need more or less of to be our healthiest, best selves?
Dr. Wendy Suzuki is the award-winning Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at New York University where she studied as a professor, the effects of physical activity and meditation on the brain. She is also a TED speaker and best-selling author of the book, Healthy Brain Happy Life that was recently made into a PBS special. Her second book, Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion was published in September of 2021, with the paperback edition published in September of 2022.
Connect with Dr. Wendy:
Insta: @wendy.suzuki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendyASuzuki/ Website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/ Twitter: @wasuzuki------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Dr. Wendy Suzuki & Anxiety Research … 00:01:45
Neuroplasticity … 00:06:08
Why Anxiety Seems to be a Defining Emotion Currently? … 00:08:20
Thoughts on the New Screening Recommendations for Anxiety … 00:13:00
More Tools to Manage Anxiety … 00:19:00
Better First-Line Recommendations for Support … 00:26:00
Connection of Sleep & Anxiety … 00:29:40
Neuroplasticity & the Brain’s Ability to Change … 00:34:40
Resources, #1 Tip, & Episode Wrap Up … 00:41:00
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My guest this week is Sarah Moore.
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss discipline and kids. Now the word discipline can bring up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for parents, often based on our own childhood experiences, beliefs, or things we’ve read about kids and parenting. The reality is, that all kids need discipline. It’s important to understand that discipline really means teaching and guiding, not punishment, spanking, etc., which we often associate with the word. So to help us think about discipline in a developmentally supportive, appropriate, helpful way, I’ve invited expert Sarah Moore back on the show to share about her new book and more of her wisdom around conscious parenting; to help shift our approach and mindset around discipline so that we able to practice it in ways that are healthier for us, our relationships, and our kids’ development.
Sarah Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting, and the author of Peaceful Discipline, Story Teaching, Brain Science and Better Behavior. She's a public speaker, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a mama. She's a lifelong learner with training in child development, trauma, recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, and improv comedy. As a Certified Master Trainer in Conscious Parenting, she helps bring joy, ease and connection back to families around the globe.
Connect with Sarah:
Insta:@dandelionseedspositiveliving Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting Website: https://dandelion-seeds.com/ Twitter: @DandelionSeeds5------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Sarah Moore & Peaceful Parenting … 00:01:25
Instincts to Sift Through the Outdated & Bad Parenting Advice … 00:05:56
Combining Discipline with Peaceful … 00:08:30
What is Discipline? … 00:10:45
Counterproductive Discipline … 00:14:05
Discipline Kids will Ask for! … 00:19:30
Importance of Storytelling and Discipline … 00:21:40
Importance of Laughter … 00:27:35
Proactive Discipline & Trusting the Process … 00:31:00
Reactive Discipline Scenario: Misbehavior at School … 00:37:36
For the Parent Who is Skeptical or Burnt-out … 00:43:22
Resources for Parents, Book & Episode Wrap Up … 00:46:15
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My guest this week is Ryan Judd.
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the power of music for children and how music therapy can help kids, especially those with any range of challenges. The benefits reach beyond behavior regulation, stress reduction, and communication for all ages. What I love about using music therapy is it’s easy to access, everyone can benefit, and it’s often free. So whether or not you’ve explored the benefits of music or music therapy for your children, I think you’re going to love this conversation with award-winning recording artist and music therapist, Ryan Judd. Both Ryan and I share some of our experiences where using music has provided profound changes and support for development, particularly in nonspeaking or anxious individuals. Ryan shares how to apply music to your life, the vast benefits it provides for all ages and all developmental levels, and how using music for tasks like bedtime or putting on sunscreen can make it go so much smoother! Stay until the end where Ryan gives us a sample of his music!
Ryan Judd lives in Exeter, NH with his wife and two boys. He's an internationally known music therapist, Billboard chart topping recording artist, and ChildLight yoga and mindfulness instructor. Ryan has a master's degree in Music Therapy and Counseling Psychology, and has a private practice in music therapy. His two albums of research-based sleep music for children are the top selling sleep CDs for kids on Amazon, and have both won the Parents Choice Award. Ryan’s soothing instrumental music has reached the Top 10 of Billboard charts and is featured on Sirius XM’s Spot channel. His recordings bring together his skills as a music therapist and accomplished fingerstyle guitarist, and have been streamed more than 250 million times. Ryan is committed to making music and meditations to improve the wellbeing of others.
Connect with Ryan:
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/ryanjuddmusic https://www.instagram.com/coolkoalabedtimeFacebook:
https://www.ryanjuddmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/coolkoalabedtimeWebsites:
www.TheRhythmTree.com www.CoolKoala.co www.RyanJuddMusic.comTwitter:
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Ryan Judd & Music Therapy … 00:1:36
Benefits of Music… 00:06:20
What is Music Therapy? … 00:10:28
Intentional with Music & Bonding … 00:15:32
Effect of Music for Nonspeaking Children … 00:21:25
Teaching Through Music & Music for Sleep … 00:23:55
Making Playlists for Kids & Adults … 00:27:20
When to Play Music & When to Not … 00:33:30
A Clip of Ryan Playing Music … 00:37:10
Music Resources, How to Listen & Bedtime Music … 00:42:15
Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:40
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My guest this week is Alexx Stuart.
In this episode, Alex and I discuss how to live a low toxin life. We are surrounded by more toxins than ever before, and they impact our physical and mental health, as well as the health of the environment. Children are especially sensitive to toxin exposure and many parents are unaware that these exposures can be one of the root contributors to common learning, attention, mood, anxiety and behavior issues for children. The topic of reducing toxin exposure and adopting a more eco friendly lifestyle can feel overwhelming and even scary, but Alex, the author of Low Tox Life, is the perfect guest to help us understand the key pieces we need to know about and the simple and practical changes we can start making to improve the lives of our children, selves, and environment.
Alexx Stuart founded the online community and education hub Low Tox Life in 2010 and is responsible for birthing the Low Tox movement with the phrase Low Tox, which has resonated with people around the world. Through the online community published books, podcasts, e-courses and live workshops, leading a Low Tox life is a choice for people to inch forward, doing better for themselves and the planet across food, body, home and mind. Her international bestselling book, Low Tox Life and podcast by the same name have supported millions in achieving their personal, home, and planet health goals. She's a sought after speaker and consultant to organizations committed to change for good, whether it's focused on people's health or the planet's health.
Connect with Alexx:
Insta: @lowtoxlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lowtoxlife/ Website: lowtoxlife.com Twitter: @Alexx_Stuart------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Alexx Stuart & Start of Low Tox Life … 00:01:30
Our Kids Shouldn’t Be Having Chronic Issues … 00:16:14
Toxins are More than Air Pollution & Lead Paint … 00:20:37
Increase in ASD, ADHD, Chronic Infections, etc … 00:24:10
Low Hanging Fruit: Start with Food for a Low Tox Life … 00:27:30
Why Plastic Packaging & Heating Food in Plastic is a Major Health Concern … 00:30:34
How to Shop for Safer Personal Care Items … 00:39:40
Substitutes for Plastics … 00:47:42
No 1. Pollutant in the Home … 00:49:30
Combating Mold in the Home … 00:56:00
Low Tox Resources & Downloads … 01:01:10
Episode Wrap Up … 01:03:24
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My guests this week are Dorian Fuhrman and Meredith Berkman.
In this episode, Dorian, Meredith, and I discuss vaping and e-cigarettes. Kids and teens vaping is something is becoming a more widespread problem among younger and younger kids. While it initially was touted as a safer version of smoking, this has been marketed to kids as risk free and fun, the reality is very different. We now know that vaping carries a significant number of health risks, and leads kids on a path toward addictive behavior and substance use that can be difficult to break. Whether you are already aware of this issue or not, it’s an important one to have on your radar, regardless of your child's age. I’ve invited the co-founders of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe), Dorian and Meredith, on the show to help us better understand the issue, the risks involved, how they are working to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, and most importantly, how to talk with your kids about it.
Dorian and Meredith are two of the co-founders of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes , PAVe for short, a national grassroots education and advocacy organization. They founded PAVe as a response to the youth vaping epidemic, and when they discovered that a Juul representative had spoken to their son's ninth grade class and told them it was totally safe and about to get FDA approval. They testified about this incident in Congress. Today, PAVe has volunteers around the country, educating parents about the dangers of flavored e-cigarette products, and advocating to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.
Connect with Dorian Fuhrman and Meredith Berkman:
Insta: @parents_against_vaping Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PARENTSAGAINSTVAPING Website: parentsagainstvaping.org Twitter: @ParentsvsVape Email Questions for PAVe:: [email protected]------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Dorian & Meredith from PAVe … 00:01:52
Advocating to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products … 00:06:20
What is Vaping & Targeting Youth … 00:09:27
Wellness Vapes, Flavors & Nicotine are Equally Harmful … 00:16:23
The Safety & Medical Concerns of Vaping … 00:20:32
Zero Portion Control with Vaping Compounds Addiction … 00:25:40
Health Complications, Underlying Contributor is Vaping … 00:31:55
Addicted Kids Are Often Desperate to Unburden Themselves … 00:34:05
How Can Parents Talk About Vaping with Kids … 00:38:30
A Punitive Approach Only Makes it Worse … 00:41:42
Education & Support for Parents & Educators … 00:46:35
PAVe and Other Resources … 00:47:40
Episode Wrap Up … 00:49:45
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My guest this week is Dr. Charlotte Markey.
Today we are talking about body image and self-worth for our kids, especially those in the tween and teen years. This is an issue that is increasingly on parents’ radars, especially as we learn more about the impact of social media on body image and the increasing body image issues for kids post pandemic. It can be a tricky thing for parents and other adults to know how to best support kids in developing a healthy body image and to understand the differing needs that girls and boys may have around this. Charlotte and I will talk through current research on how younger brains are extremely impressionable, perceptions of adolescents, helpful approaches to developing a healthy body image, and how to support those that are struggling, including when professional help may be worth seeking.
Dr. Charlotte Markey is a world leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior and weight management for her entire adult life. She's passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies, and helping people develop a healthy body image. Charlotte loves to share her body image wisdom with others and is an experienced book author, blogger and professor at Rutgers University. She has created separate resources for girls and boys: The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless and Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her son, daughter, husband and dog, and for fun, she likes to run, travel and read, but often spends her free time nagging her kids to brush their teeth or remove the cups and dishes from their rooms.
Connect with Dr. Charlotte:
Insta: @char_markey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcharlottemarkey Websites:
www.CharlotteMarkey.com
www.TheBodyImageBookforGirls.com
www.TheBodyImageBookforBoys.com Twitter: @char_markey------
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Dr. Charlotte Markey … 00:01:28
What is Body Image & Why Addressing is Important for Development … 00:06:37
Marketing Messages in Social & Media … 00:11:03
How Adult Modeling Around Body Image Affects Our Kids … 00:13:17
Not Helpful to Link Food to Weight or Harp on Clothing … 00:16:55
Boys vs Girls and Different Concerns … 00:21:00
Social Comparison & Variations in Physical Development … 00:27:10
First Generation of Social Media & Impacts … 00:30:15
Appearance Culture & Stereotypes with Masculine and Feminine … 00:35:42
Warning Signs of Unhealthy Body Image … 00:39:40
Resources for Parents, Boys & Girls … 00:45:12
Episode Wrap Up … 00:48:10
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My guest this week is Melissa Urban.
In this episode, Melissa and I discuss one of my favorite topics and also one of the most asked about: boundaries. Having healthy boundaries are key, not only in the context of raising kids, but for a healthy life in general. Many of us know this, but struggle with the implementation and the discomfort, even though we know having them keeps us safe and sane. So, having written, “The Book of Boundaries", Melissa is the perfect expert to have on the show to answer all of your questions about this topic: how to set boundaries with various people in your life, what to do when your child, in-laws, family, or another adult pushes your boundaries, how to juggle work-life boundaries, how to deal with your own feelings around setting and enforcing boundaries, and so much more.
Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30 program, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. Her highly anticipated new book, The Book of Boundaries was just released this week (October 2022). She's the host of the Do the Thing podcast, a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community health trends and entrepreneurship, and ranks number 19 on the greatest top 100 Most Influential People in health and fitness. She is also a mom and currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Connect with Melissa:
Insta: @melissau Website: melissau.com Twitter: @melissa_urbanEpisode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Melissa Urban & Importance of Boundaries … 00:01:35
What has to Happen Prior to Boundary Conversations … 00:09:00
Boundaries Help Keep Us Regulated … 00:14:09
When Others Abuse Your Set Boundaries … 00:20:40
Rules for In-Laws, Family, Partner, etc …00:23:26
Setting Boundaries with Work … 00:31:45
The Pushback, When Set Boundaries Aren’t Working … 00:36:20
Setting Boundaries with Ourselves … 00:39:15
Taking Inventory of & Practicing Our Boundaries … 00:43:05
Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:50
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My guest this week is Rebecca Burd.
In this episode, Rebecca and I are discussing how to stop bullying. Kids of all ages are affected by bullying and children who are neurodivergent, have other unique needs, or differences are often prime targets for this damaging behavior. Bullying in the age of the internet has become even more of a widespread problem and it’s no surprise it negatively impacts mental health, physical health and overall quality of life. To unpack this issue, Rebecca and I first discuss the prevalence of the bullying epidemic and why disciplinary structures don’t solve bullying, then, most importantly, provide many tangible, impactful solutions that parents and professionals can implement to create a real culture shift, especially in the schools, to support our youth.
Rebecca Burd believes bullying is an epidemic we can end. As the CEO of Create Change productions and the cofounder of Speak Life End Bullying, she co-wrote Speak Life End Bullying, The Musical, an engaging musical featured in secondary schools across the country. Since the first live performance, more than 389,000 students have been impacted. In 2021, Rebecca led her team to turn the production into an on-demand film. Now the fight against bullying happens in any school anywhere, at any time. Today, she's launching a national movement of moms to become Mombassadors so moms can bring solutions by offering the Speak Life End Bullying film and lesson plans to their local schools. As an industry leader in end-bullying solutions for schools for over 25 years, Rebecca and her team create culture shifts in schools across the nation by teaching students to Speak Life for a lifetime.
Connect with Rebecca:
Insta:@speaklifethemusical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakLifeTheMusical Website: https://speaklifethemusical.org/ Additional Resources:
mombassadors.org
https://mombasresourceportal.thinkific.com/courses/Mombas-Resource-PortalEpisode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Rebecca Burd & Bullying Epidemic …00:01:28
Bullying Prevalence…It’s Not a Rite of Passage … 00:07:43
Creating Safe Spaces for Kids to Open Up … 00:15:15
Disciplinary Structure to Stop Bullying Doesn’t Work … 00:18:15
Bullying with Disabilities & Invisible Disabilities … 00:29:15
What is “Speaking Life” & NFL Impact … 00:36:27
A Profound Impact on Reducing Bullying in School … 00:40:00
Mombassadors, Dadvocates, & Resources … 00:47:30
Episode Wrap Up … 00:51:32
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My guest this week is Erin Matlock.
In this episode, Erin and I discuss an extremely important and sensitive topic that has been weighing on the hearts of so many with the significant increases in all generations, especially in children. That topic is mental health and suicide. I know it can be an anxiety-provoking thing to think about, and there is a lot of stigma and misconceptions around mental health, suicide, and suicide attempts that we will talk through, but, the main focus today is on the tremendous amount of hope we can have for kids, teens, and adults who are struggling in this way. Parents and professionals truly can play a key role in providing proactive support, as well as effectively supporting survivors.
The clarity, compassion and better understanding you will have after this deeply important conversation is profound. The teaching, lessons, and immense hope are interwoven throughout Erin’s story she shares, so I invite you to listen with open minds and hearts to take away some really important messages, tools, and resources so we can better support those who need help.
Erin Matlock is the founder of Brain Summit, and a globally recognized coach and advisor in the health and wellness markets. She is the author of Worth It, a book of her viral poetry and essays, a life member of Mensa, and a conceptual artist whose paintings hang in private and public collections in the United States as well as internationally. Named one of the top 50 human behavior experts to follow, she's a popular International and TEDx speaker who boldly challenges the stigma of suicide through deeply personal accounts of survival and public recovery.
Connect with Erin:
Insta: @erinLmatlock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialErinMatlock Website: https://erinmatlock.com Twitter: @ErinMatlockEpisode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Erin Matlock & Stigma of Suicide … 00:02:28
How to Communicate & Talk About Suicide … 00:05:45
Secretly Suffering … 00:13:45
Impulsivity & Why Adults Tend to Hold on Longer … 00:23:23
Managing Disappointment & Social Implications 00:28
Warning Signs: Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back … 00:30:10
Finding Community vs Isolation … 00:45:38
Instability & Suicidality as an Adult & Life Phase Triggers … 00:54:35
Your Answers Will Show Up … 01:12:10
Hope & Tools for Survivors … 01:24:35
Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 01:29:28
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My guest this week is Jen Fugo.
In this episode, Jen and I focus on skin conditions in children and teens, and looking deeper for real solutions when diet and prescriptions are not working or not enough to clear skin issues. Issues like acne, eczema, psoriasis and more are becoming very common, and they can take a massive physical and mental health toll on kids and parents. While conventional medicine offers some helpful tools, many families find themselves frustrated with ongoing symptoms or challenges, which sometimes can be extremely debilitating from the discomfort, pain, anxiety or embarrassment related to these skin conditions. Jen shares many research-based integrative ways to understand and truly get to the underlying cause of what’s going on with skin issues to resolve them for good, so kids (and adults) can thrive, not only physically, but mentally as well.
Jenn Fugo is a clinical nutritionist empowering people who've been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. She has experience working with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, hives and more, with clientele ranging from regular folks to celebrities and professional athletes. She also founded her own line of skincare and supplements, available specifically for people suffering with these chronic skin issues. Jen holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a licensed dietitian, nutritionist and certified nutrition specialist. Her work has been featured on Dr. Oz, many podcasts, summits, and all kinds of places. She's a faculty member of the LearnSkin platform, an Amazon Best Selling Author, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show.
Connect with Jen:
Insta: @JenniferFugo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Glutenfreeschool
Website: https://www.skinterrupt.com
Additional Episodes Specific to Kids: https://www.skinterrupt.com/tag/kids/
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Jen Fugo & Journey with Skin Issues … 00:01:23
Limitations in Conventional Skin Care Model … 00:07:52
Gut Health & Potential Harms in Elimination Diets … 00:14:55
Use of Biologic Drugs & Inflammatory Response … 00:23:10
Skin Conditions & Mental Health Connection … 00:30:25
Infections, Rashes, Histamine Intolerance & Topical Creams … 00:35:42
Where to Start with Fixing Skin Issues … 00:43:10
Additional Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:49:00
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My guest this week is Sara Treffert.
In this episode, I thought that it would be fun to flip things around a little bit today, so this is going to be an interview of Dr. Nicole because so many of you write in with lots of questions about me, my life, the work that I do, and of course a lot of behavior related questions! So I’ve invited Sara Treffert, a fellow practitioner, but more importantly, she’s on the team that produces this podcast to interview me about the things that you asked most about! We start with a peek into my background: growing up, family, kids, experiences that shaped my approach and how my clinic evolved into what it has. We talk about on demand resources and then we get into some top parenting questions: how to build trust with kids for parents and for teachers and caregivers, (especially as it’s back to school time as this airs), my answer to “how to get my child to do/stop doing XYZ thing” and tips on how to manage overwhelm. It has always been my mission to use what I know as a parent and professional to support other parents, families, and professionals on this journey while also improving the outcome of our children… So, with that, let’s dive in!
And if you like this AMA (ask me anything) format, please let us know and we can do more of these in the future!
Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Sara Treffert & Background of BBS Podcast … 00:01:15
Dr. Nicole’s Childhood & Early Career … 00:02:18
About Dr. Nicole’s Clinic & Family-Based Approach … 00:09:00
Clinic Sees Patients in Person & Via Telehealth … 00:15:40
On-Demand Resources for Parents … 00:19:25
How to Build Trust with New Teachers, Caregivers, Etc. … 00:24:20
Second Component to Building Trust is Listening … 00:33:30
Spotlighting What’s Going Well to Build Further Trust … 00:39:44
How to Handle Overwhelm? … 00:42:42
Dr. Nicole’s Favorite Go-To’s for Nixing Overwhelm … 00:46:39
Dr. Nicole’s Resources, Workshops & Favorites … 00:49:55
Episode Wrap Up … 00:52:28
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