Welcome to "Accidental Experts," the podcast that empathizes with the chaos of everyday parenting and life. If you find yourself overwhelmed by car pools, friendship challenges, homework, childhood anxiety, neurodiversity, teen drivers and behavior challenges, you're not alone. I'm your host, Bryce Hamilton, a seasoned licensed clinical social worker who has navigated the intricate challenges of family life firsthand. In each episode, we delve into the complexities of parenting alongside insightful guests, offering practical solutions and fresh perspectives on the daily struggles parents encounter. From the seemingly mundane to the intricately complex, "Accidental Experts" breaks down the challenges of parenting, equipping you with valuable tips and strategies to navigate the labyrinth of family dynamics. Join me as we take a moment to breathe and share stories, expertise, and humor, reassuring you that, indeed, it's all going to work out. Parenting is an adventure, and "Accidental Experts" is your trusted guide, helping you navigate through the maze of responsibilities and surprises. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just embarking on this rollercoaster ride, tune in to "Accidental Experts" for engaging and supportive conversations that leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace the daily joys and hurdles of family life. I'm Bryce, and I'm here to be your companion on this wild journey!
Accidental Experts with Bryce Hamilton
In this episode, lawyer and New York manager of The School Consent Project, Kaitlin Andrews, shares with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW,... The post The School Consent Project, Defining Consent for Youth with Kaitlin Andrews appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Divorce coach, Karen McNenny, shares her 25 years of experience with Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, as they talk all things divorce.... The post Good Divorce with Karen McNenny appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, parenting coach, Nikki Rotshtien, meets with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss solutions to common sibling struggles. They... The post Sibling Solutions with Nikki Rotshtien appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Therapist Alexandra Luther CSW and Bryce Hamilton LSCSW discuss the “Sunday Scaries” and how to handle children who get anxiety... The post Combatting The Sunday Scaries appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
CEO and MBA educator, Keri Laine discusses all things divorce with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW. Together they discuss how to co-parent... The post Co-parenting Peacefully with Keri Laine appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, child psychologist Dr. Anne Welsh, PhD shares her experience and knowledge on setting boundaries and limits with... The post Boundaries 101: Setting Limits That Work with Dr. Anne Welsh PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Former school psychologist and child psychologist, Dr. Emily King PhD, shares her 20+ year experience with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW as... The post Learning to Love ADHD with Dr. Emily PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Executive Clinical Director and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Ankhesenamun Ball, meets with Bryce Hamtilon LSCSW to delve into understanding our children's... The post Navigating Challenging Child Behaviors with Dr. Ankhesenamun Ball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Alison Bocquee, discusses with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, how parents can help their children cope with and challenge... The post Challenging Negative Beliefs with Dr. Alison Bocquee appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Matt Hussey, journalist, therapist, and author of “Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily... The post The Art of Letting Go with Matt Hussey appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Two-time TEDx speaker, credentialed international mental health presenter, and suicide attempt survivor, David Bartley joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to share... The post The Importance of Feeling Seen, Suicide Awareness with David Bartley appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mother and business owner, Grace Carter sits down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss how corporate America, and other countries,... The post Business and Babies, Family Rearing in Corporate America with Grace Carter appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Author, mental health advocate, and father, Chris Coulter talks with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW about how to help protect our children... The post Encouraging Resilience in Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Executive Function coach Seth Perler joins Bryce to talk about the opportunities presented when raising an ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent child. He explains the metrics... The post Teaching Executive Function Skills to Children with Seth Perler appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Relationship and Sex Therapist, Amanda Liñan LCSW, talks love and romance with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW. As a parent it's easy... The post Keeping Romance Alive with Amanda Liñan appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Published author and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Kiara Luna, sat down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to share helpful tips to... The post Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation For Kids with Kiara Luna LMHC appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera PhD has spent her career researching sexual violence. In this important episode, she shares the research... The post Preventing Sexual Violence Among Youth appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Helping children grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults often requires us as parents to also continue to grow and develop. Father... The post Evolving as Parents with Luke Kujacznski appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bryce Hamilton LSCSW and Regional Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Jerod Breit sit down to share how to... The post Alcohol Awareness For Teens appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Clinical child psychologist, Dr. Erin Hambrick PhD, meets with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss the impact of chronic illness in... The post Parenting Children with Chronic Illness appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, licensed professional counselor, and author Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, joins us to talk about... The post Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD, shares essential tips for parents who have a child... The post Addressing Suicidal Thoughts in Children with Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
With more than 30 years of leadership in early childhood education and policy, Dr. Dan Wuori Ph.D, sits down with Bryce Hamilton to share his knowledge on child development, literacy and encouraging and supporting our children to read. He gives tips for young readers as well as how to help older children develop a passion and […] The post Unlocking the Joys of Reading with Dr. Dan Wuori Ph.D. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Childhood trauma expert, Beth Tyson, MA, returns to Accidental Experts to speak with Bryce about coping with the loss of a parent. Beth shares how grief can be a comfort, and how we can lean into our grief to help process the loss we are experiencing. Together, they discuss how to explain the death of […] The post Grieving the Loss of a Parent with Beth Tyson, MA appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Proprietor of “Screen Sanity, a global organization aimed at helping families and communities achieve digital health to reduce loneliness, depression, anxiety and suicide, Jamie Gordon LMSW, sits down with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss the challenges of raising children in a digital age. They have direct conversations about the dangers children are exposed to online […] The post Screen Sanity with Jamie Gordon appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Even older children struggle with their sleep schedule and maintaining healthy sleep hygiene. Sleep specialist Courtney Zentz visits with Bryce Hamilton, LCSW to discuss how parents and caregivers can encourage healthy sleep habits and structure for their growing children. As an experienced pediatric sleep coach, Courtney has tons of tips and advice from how to […] The post Sleep Solutions for Kids & Teens with Sleep Specialist Courtney Zentz appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Childhood anxiety and OCD treatment expert and proprietor of SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhD, joins Bryce Hamilton LCSW to discuss childhood anxiety and anxiety related problems. His program is a parent-based treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. In this episode, Dr. Lebowitz shares what […] The post Anxiety Solutions for Children & Teens with Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Founder of The “I Love U Guys” foundation, John-Michael Keyes sits down with Bryce Hamilton, LCSW to tackle a difficult but important subject for any parent. As of the time of publishing this episode, firearms remain the leading cause of death in children and teens in the United States. John-Michael works with communities, parents, first-responders, […] The post Safety in Schools: The “I Love U Guys” Foundation with John-Michael Keyes appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Sleep specialist Courtney Zentz visits with Bryce Hamilton, LCSW to discuss toddler sleep. As an experienced pediatric sleep coach, Courtney has a wealth of knowledge to share for parents struggling with getting their young children to sleep. She covers everything from what your goals should be, how to achieve them, and how to avoid and […] The post Solving Toddler Sleep Troubles with Courtney Zentz appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bryce Hamilton LCSW sits down with Angela Perry aka “Allways” Angie, host of “5 minutes To A Better You” podcast, to discuss how parents can prepare to be empty nesters and manage their relationships with grown children. They discuss the emotions parents go through when children move out of the home and share tips for […] The post Empty Nester Syndrome with Allways Angie appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Angelique Foye-Fletcher sits down with Bryce Hamilton LCSW to talk about the do's, don'ts and “absolutely do nots” of divorce and co-parenting. Together they lay out the basics of divorce, how to talk to your children about getting divorced, how to help support them (and yourself) […] The post Divorce 101 with Angelique Foye-Fletcher appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Specializing in complex trauma, depression and anxiety, Jocelyn Pulver, licensed mental health counselor, sits down with Bryce Hamilton LCSW to talk about how defense mechanisms manifest in our lives and parenting. Jocelyn labels and defines the most common defense mechanisms, what they look like, and how we can be aware of them to help manage […] The post Identifying Defense Mechanisms with Jocelyn Pulver appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this important episode, cognomovement practitioner, coach, and podcast host of the Catapult Effect, Katie Wrigley talks to Bryce Hamilton LCSW about parental trauma and how it can impact the way that we parent our children. They talk about how to identify when parental trauma is manifesting during interactions with your children and share helpful […] The post Ending Generational Trauma with Katie Wrigley appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bryce Hamilton, LCSW sits down with motivational speaker and host of The Health Detective podcast to discuss drug use in teens and its frequent relation to unresolved/undiagnosed mental health issues. Evan shares his own personal experience of drug dependency in his youth, the negative consequences of said drug use, and how he was able to […] The post Mental Health and Teen Drug Use with Evan Transue appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Outpatient eating disorder specialist at Bellatore Eating Disorder Recovery, Abby Brown MA, LPC (KS), LCMHC-A (NC), returns to sit down with Bryce Hamilton LCSW to provide a clear guide on how to support loved ones who are struggling with eating disorders. She breaks down the different available types of treatment, what may be going on […] The post Eating Disorders Pt. 2 Supporting Recovery with Abby Brown appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Author, mentor, and youth personal growth and wellness coach, Antwauan Thompson aka Coach T has been a coach for more than 35 years. On today's podcast episode, Coach T sits down with Bryce Hamilton LCSW to lend his expertise and discuss the importance of raising our children to be strong leaders. They highlight why it's […] The post Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders with Coach T appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Outpatient therapist at Bellatore Eating Disorder Recovery, Abby Brown MA, LPC (KS), LCMHC-A (NC), sits down with Bryce Hamilton LCSW to discuss eating disorders, what they are, what constitutes an eating disorder, and how/why they happen. Abby discusses ways we can help heal our bodies after eating disorders in terms of what specific nutrients the […] The post Eating Disorder Awareness with Abby Brown appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Dr. Lori Boyajian-O'Neill, D.O., FAOASM, FACOFP, a concussion specialist, joins Bryce Hamilton, LCSW to address common myths and questions about concussions. Dr. Lori emphasizes how parents can help set boundaries for keeping their kids safe, especially on team sports. She lays out the differences between a concussion and CTE. Together they discuss how to help […] The post Caring for Children with CTE and Concussions Pt. II With Dr. Lori appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Christopher Brown, LICSW is a licensed EMDR therapist and consultant. Christopher explains what EMDR is, the process of EMDR, how it works and what it does. Together, he and Bryce Hamilton, LCSW, discuss what trauma in children looks like, how it may present itself and when EMDR would be an appropriate treatment for a child or teen. Join us to learn more about how EMDR can be an effective treatment for trauma in […] The post EMDR as Trauma Therapy for Children with Christopher Brown appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bryce Hamilton, LCSW sits down with Dr. Lori Boyajian-O'Neill, D.O., FAOASM, FACOFP a concussion specialist practicing in the Kansas City area. Dr. Lori shares her expertise on recognizing and treating concussions, focusing on the risk and treatment of concussions in children, teens and young athletes. She discusses how to advocate for our children and teens […] The post Concussions 101 with Dr. Lori appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Industrial and organizational psychologist, Hannah Burns Dunham, and Bryce Hamilton, LCSW discuss the societal pressures of parenting and being a mother. They tackle topics such as managing a career after having children, making decisions about whether or not to return to work, and balancing parenthood and life in general. Together, they talk about how to […] The post Multitasking & Motherhood with Hannah Burns Dunham appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this informative episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, speaks with Dr. Amanda Montalbano, MD, MPH, FAAP, BC-ADM about how Type 1 Diabetes manifests in children and the four T’s that can be warning signs of diabetes. Dr. Montalbano breaks down diabetes risk factors, testing procedures and the different tech available to help manage and treat your […] The post Recognizing Type 1 Diabetes in Children with Dr. Amanda Montalbano appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, Lindsey Calvillo, a crime analyst for the city of Lenexa Police Department speaks with Bryce Hamilton LCSW about how to keep children safe on the internet, prepare them for how to handle exposure to online media, and warning signs of potential issues children and teens may face online. Lindsey delves into things […] The post Intro to Internet Safety for Kids with Lindsey Calvillo appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, sits down with Zina Ortiz, MA, LPC, EMDR, to discuss the vital role attachment plays in both parenting and relationships. They explore the different types of attachment, how these attachment styles are formed, and why they matter in our lives. Zina offers insights on how to raise children with […] The post Attachment and Parenting: Building Secure Connections with Zina Ortiz, MA, LPC, EMDR appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, speaks with Dr. Miriam Mandel, MD, to uncover the truth about vaping and its effects on teens. They explore what vaping is, how it works, and the substances involved, including the difference between e-cigarettes, vape pens, and “carts.” Dr. Mandel explains the short- and long-term health risks of vaping, […] The post Teens and Vaping with Dr. Miriam Mandel, MD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, and Nicole Runyon, LMFT, unpack how technology and social media are affecting children's mental health and development, based on current research. They discuss how parents can use this knowledge to make informed decisions about tech use in their households and share personal experiences on how awareness of technology’s effects can change parenting […] The post Screens, Social Media, and Self-Esteem: Understanding Tech’s Impact on Youth with Nicole Runyon LMSW appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this insightful episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sonta Wilburn, the director of a police academy in Kansas City, about the vital role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in raising children. They begin by exploring what emotional intelligence is and how both parents and children can identify their strengths and areas […] The post Building Emotional Intelligence in Kids: Insights from Police Academy Director Sonta Wilburn appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this informative episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, is joined by pediatrician Dr. Kaitlin Stein to discuss the critical differences between illnesses that require antibiotics and those that do not. Dr. Stein explains the importance of understanding when antibiotics are appropriate, the dangers of overuse, and how to recognize when your child's illness might be viral or bacterial. […] The post Childhood Illness and Antibiotic Use with Kaitlin Stein, MD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this heartfelt episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, is joined by Dr. Rachel Venable, a veterinarian specializing in oncology and cancer care for pets. Together, they explore the challenging journey of facing a terminal diagnosis in pets, the emotional rollercoaster pet owners experience when considering euthanasia, and how to navigate the difficult process of saying goodbye. Dr. Venable shares her professional insights […] The post The Heartbreak of Losing a Pet: Understanding Grief with a Vet’s Perspective with Rachel Venable, DVM appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
In this episode, Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Eric Arzubi, MD, to demystify the field of psychiatry. Together, they explore what psychiatry is, how it differs from other mental health disciplines, and the important role it plays in treating mental illness. Dr. Arzubi provides insights into the types of conditions psychiatrists treat, […] The post Understanding Psychiatry: Breaking Down Mental Health Care with Eric Arzubi, MD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Welcome to today's episode where we tackle one of the most difficult yet essential conversations—suicide prevention and what parents need to know. Joining me is AnneMoss Rogers, a TEDx speaker, author, suicide prevention trainer, and a mother who has experienced unimaginable loss. Through the heartbreaking tragedy of losing her son Charles, AnneMoss has found purpose […] The post Breaking the Silence: Protecting Our Children from Suicide with AnneMoss Rogers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.