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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...

Actively Working Towards Who I Want To Be In 2023 [Podcast Episode]

It is that time of year again when we are bombarded with reflection, planning, changing, thinking, … and to be honest, hearing about all the different things that I should be doing makes me feel a...

Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In Kids With Jesse Dice, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

When we think about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, most folks think about hand-washing, lining things up perfectly, or really perfectionistic kids. But the truth is that OCD can present in...

LGBTQ+: How To Respond When Your Child Is Coming Out To You

Today’s generation of teens is incredibly accepting of each other, and families, parents are more accepting too. Both this and even the pandemic have resulted in kids coming out earlier than even a...

How To Help Your Anxious Kids: An Interview With Samantha Sweeney, Ph.D.

We’ve been waiting a long time to share today’s episode with you and we couldn’t be more excited! Dr. Samantha Sweeney is one of Amanda’s oldest friends and an expert on working with parents of...

Building Mental Fitness in Teen Athletes: How to Help Teens Thrive Beyond Sports

Getting Your Kids Emotionally Ready For The Post-Pandemic School Year

This week we’re coming in hot with a legitimate timeline for how to get your kid ready for the new school year. Last week we shared our thoughts and predictions for the post-pandemic school...

How Trying New Things in My 40S Changes My Life – With Cville Ten Miler Race Director, Karen Murray [Podcast Episode]

I have a confession to make. I’m feeling a bit midlife crisis-y and a little less engaged in and excited about things to do in my life. Having noticed this, I’m now leaning into trying out new...

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...

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...