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[REWIND] Parents Have Feelings, Too

Do you ever feel confused about how you are supposed to talk about your feelings as a parent? On the one hand, we are supposed to “shield” our children from the ups and downs of life and not talk...

[REWIND] How We Explain Anxiety To Kids And Families

It’s that time of the year again: school is up and running, the holidays are coming up and anxiety is on the rise in both kids and families. That’s why we decided to rerelease our favorite and most...

What Do I Need To Know About Men’s Mental Health? With Jason Frishman, Psy.D. [Podcast Episode]

When talking about raising boys, we have to look at and think about where men are right now and what men’s mental health looks like. We need this insight to know what we need to keep doing and where...

Mental Health For Young Athletes – Part 2: What Can We Learn From Simone Biles? – With Michael Atunrase

Mental health for young athletes is not getting enough attention in sports training, and we’re not the only ones who think so. Michael Atunrase, founder and head coach of Resilience Fitness &...

Back-To-School Meltdowns In 2021 – The Post Pandemic Edition

Back-to-school meltdowns: they’re nothing new. But that doesn’t make them any easier. And (surprise, surprise!) after being out of school for so long due to the pandemic, we expect things to be a...

Disordered Eating – Part 6: Nutrition And Body Image For Athletes With Michael Atunrase

Did you know that 95% of people with eating disorders are between the age of 12 and 25? Looking at young athletes, we see a very specific issue they’re struggling with. On one side, they want to...

How Do We Listen To Our Kids’ Feelings? [Podcast Episode]

The skill of listening to our kids’ feelings is such an important one for parents. One of the main reasons is that when we listen well to our kids, we reinforce them to talk about their feelings,...

Trusting Yourself As A Mother With Casey Wilson

Do you ever struggle trusting yourself and your intuition as a mother? Amanda and Sarah have been there. And Caroline will be 😉Our very special guest Casey Wilson has been there.We believe we all do...

Disordered Eating – Part 1: The Toxic Culture Around Body Image [REWIND Podcast Episode]

It’s May and that means it’s almost swim-team season! It’s my favorite time of the year. To me, summer and the pool are just magical. But with the swim season starting, I notice the conversation...

An Easy Formula For Talking About Our Feelings For Ourselves And Our Kids! [Podcast Episode]

The ability to talk about our feelings can literally change our lives. It’s related to having closer relationships, longevity, physical health, stress reduction, and feeling better overall. But for...