Raising Boys #5: Raising Boys as a Feminist With Erin Spahr, LCPC [Podcast Episode]

Raising feminist men is now more important than ever. I want my boys to push back against patriarchy AND at the same time feel proud of who they are as boys. If you are like me, and you are raising boys and identify as a feminist, this episode is for you! “There’s...

Raising Boys #3: Why Is It So Hard For Boys To Talk About Their Feelings? With Matt Browning, LPC

The first two episodes of this series on raising boys were focussed on men’s mental health. Today we’re diving into the topic of why it is so hard for boys to talk about their feelings. My guest today is Matt Browning, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Active &...

What Does the Mental Health Crisis Tell Me About Parenting? [Podcast Episode]

Today, we’ll be discussing a huge topic: how to raise our families in the midst of a mental health crisis. We’re going to tackle this big idea from a place of theory and bring it down to steps of actions that parents can take to promote mental health for the whole...

Developing Community Abroad Or At Home With Jodi Harris, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

Being connected to those around us improves the physical and mental health of both us parents and our kids. But many parents lack this sense of community or feel like they have to work incredibly hard to develop one. This is especially true for folks who move around a...

Why Is It Important To Be Friends With People Of Different Ages? With Caroline & Sarah [Podcast Episode]

Let’s stick with the topic of relationships for a little longer! Today, Caroline and Sarah are joining me to talk about the value of developing intergenerational relationships: the relationships we develop with folks who are of different ages than us. In our culture,...

Realistic Sleep Hacks for Teens (And Adults!) [Podcast Episode]

One of the major strategies for managing anxiety is to get excellent sleep. Sleep helps promote learning, focus, attention, and our ability to manage emotions, it improves depression and the quality of our relationships. Sleep really does it all. But getting good...