Mental Health Matters

This week we discuss coping skills in a crisis, both individually for teens or a family crisis. We explain warning signs to look for as well as creating emotional safety. Contact Jeremiah and Selina today for a free life-coaching consultation! Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

New episode dropping soon!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we explain the importance of avoiding shame in kids. We explain how parents can inadvertently cause shame as well as how they can help increase belonging and self-confidence. Get in contact with Jeremiah or Selina for a free coaching consultation!Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection    The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we explore why kids and teens lie as well as how to handle it. We offer tips for building connection as well as looking for an underlying symptom. Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation! Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection   The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we explore how we can help teens and kids through the grief process. We define different ways kids can experience grief and when to seek outside help. Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation! Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection   The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss the importance of giving kids gradual freedoms to gain independence. We explain peer influence and why building connections are so important. Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation! Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection Link to sign up for the free online parenting workshop! Free Parenting Workshop Online April 22, 2025Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss how listening to your kids builds connection and why it can be so powerful for them and for you. We also give you tips on how to to listen well. Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation! Phone: 208.557.1227 email: info@coreconnection.org Website: Core Connection Link to sign up for the free online parenting workshop! Free Parenting Workshop Online  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we explain how we can use conflict as a learning moment and help build connection when disagreements arise. Selina also provides a real-time coaching session for a conflict I have with my daughter. To get in contact with Jeremiah or Selina you can contact them at 208.557.1227 or go to Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss why kids thrive when parents maintain their connection throughout the stages of life. We give you ideas for maintaining the relationship as well as why it's good for kids to see healthy conflict resolution.Click here to gain access to a pdf of date ideas! Book a free consultation with Jeremiah and Selina today at Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we lighten things us and share funny stories about things our kids have done. Share yours with us by sending an email at the address below! Book a free life coaching consultation with Jeremiah and Selena today at Core Connection  Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we break down the importance of a parent's emotional response to kids pushing boundaries. We also discuss the importance of emotional regulation and good modeling. If you would like to get in contact with Jeremiah or Selena contact them at Core Connects and book a free consolation!  Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we break down the difference between normal high's and low's with kids and what the warning signs are that indicate professional help is warranted. We discuss helping kids manage uncomfortable emotions and ways to offer support. Book a free coaching connection with Jeremiah or Selena today! Visit Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we break down how to help teen cope with a break up. We discuss how to help them through failure as well as using it as a growth opportunity. Contact Jerry and Selina today for a free coaching consultation today at Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss how to help teens and kids set healthy boundaries around dating. We also talk about safety in dating as well as how social media can come into play. For a free coaching consultation visit Core Connection!  Finally! A Podcast for the Adult Children of Narcissistic & Borderline ParentsTake control of your life with honest & unfiltered advice from a therapist who gets it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss how kids often react to divorce and what parents can do to help kids cope. We also explain the importance of professional help for all parties involved. To receive a free coaching consultation from Jeremiah or Selena visit Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

Disclaimer: sex and sexuality are discussed at length. This week we discuss the importance of talking to kids about sexuality from an early age. We give you ideas for age appropriate conversations as well as how to react when your kids ask questions about uncomfortable topics.  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week, we walk you through the stage of life where you're kid is legally an adult but not quite independent yet. We give you tips to help kids develop life skills as well as setting good boundaries. To contact Jeremiah and Selena for a free life coaching consultation visit Core Connections  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss how sibling dynamics can impact family life. We give you ideas to cultivate sibling relationships when there is an age gap as well as tips to avoid sibling rivalry. References: Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills, by Jane Nelson Contact Jeremiah or Selena for a free consultation on life coaching! Visit Core Connection  Create Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life's blessings and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries around screen use and why social media can be harmful to young children. We also give you ideas of how to implement healthy screen use. Core Connection is Jeremiah and Selena's website, contact them for a free consultation!  References: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan HaidtFight the New Drug   Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we discuss how we can help teens and young children set goals. We walk you through how to make a goal affective and ways children can take the lead. If you are interested in a free life-coaching consultation with Jeremiah and Selena reach out to them at Core Connection.    The Balance of GrayHow does faith fit into today's world? Peace & purpose are found in The Balance of Gray. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Jeremiah, Selena and I each share our favorite holiday tradition. We also briefly discuss managing holiday expectations. Contact Jeremiah and Selena at Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we explain what discipline and punishment are and why discipline works better. We discuss how we can help kids learn and grow and how to help them be part of the solution. References:Selina's four questions to ask about discipline versus punishment comes from:  Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills, by Jane Nelson, Ed.D If you would like to connect with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation you can find them at Core Connection   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Jeremiah and Selina walk us through setting good boundaries with teens and how we can balance the need for safety and autonomy. We discuss when to adjust boundaries as well as the importance of allowing kids to fail. Core Connection  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week I welcome Jeremiah and Selina Woodruff with Core Connection as we break down teen relationships. We discuss how to better communicate with them as well as build a relationship through their interests. References: Core Connection  Click this link to book a free consultation with Jeremiah or Selina today! Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

Dr. Burton has been wonderful to work but he needs more time with his family and clients. Tune in tomorrow for an exciting new episode!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss boundaries around the holiday season. We talk about obligations and whether or not you should attend that party with someone you can't stand. We also discuss narratives and grief. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Lindy joins us again as we discuss what attachment means in parenting and how you can obtain a secure attachment with you child. We also talk about ways to improve attachment no matter the age of your children. References: The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired, by Daniel J. Siegel M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson PhDImprove Your Relationships EQ by Improving Your Attachment Style: New Science of Love made easy for You, by Isabel B. Kirk Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I break down what psychosis is (and isn't) as well as what can cause it. We also discuss appropriate ways to interact with and treat people experiencing a psychotics episode. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss the importance of having a dialog about the major life transitions we all go through. From being first time parents to retirement, we talk about what the expectations might be and what the dialog might look like. References: And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives, by John Gottman PhDLies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages, by Robin Smith Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Screen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss the tendency for women to feel like sex become a chore. We emphasize the importance of emotional connection in a relationship as well talking about orgasm and the dialog around sex. References: Jimmy on Relationships Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E1eBLR5a0j4 Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life, by  Emily Nagoski Ph.D.Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ     Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Monica Johnson joins me as we discuss what 988 is as resource and how it it used. We discuss what happens when you call or text as well as what recourses you might be connected with. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Global Revival Blast Ushering in a powerful wave of spiritual awakening, practical insights and transformation.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

I am so excited for tomorrow's episode where we will have a special guest! Monica Johnson is the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office. Tune in tomorrow to hear more about this invaluable resource!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I respond to a listener story. A concerned step-mom is trying to nagivate difficulties with her step-daughter who has been diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder. We discuss what led to the difficulties as well as how you can cope with troubled teens. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week we welcome back Dr. Adryon Burton Denmark to discuss teens and suicide. We talk about social media risk as well as how to talk about suicide with teens. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text the national suicide hotline 988. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss what drives people to feel so hopeless they want to die. We also talk about suicide statistics in other countries as well as the role socioeconomic status plays on suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal please call or text 988 for the suicide hotline. References: Our world in data: suicide rates - https://ourworldindata.org/suicide Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions, by Johann HariMusic by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This weeks episode will be out later today or tomorrow!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss suicide prevention and how to help someone in a crisis. We also discuss what hold people back form bringing up suicide as well as World Suicide Prevention Day.  References: World Suicide Prevention Day - https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day Campaign Information - https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/world-suicide-prevention-day-2024 Key Facts -  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ     Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I explain what pathologically lying is why people do it. We also discuss how to move past it and setting boundaries. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    The Upstander Ripple Effect Where stories come alive to inspire the best of humanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss what causes jealousy and why it's important to address it in a relationship. We also discuss how to deal with it. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    The Upstander Ripple Effect Where stories come alive to inspire the best of humanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

Dr. Burton and I disagree this week! Or at least we attempt to. We discuss how to have difficult conversations and why it is so hard for people to believe differently than others. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   The Animal TurnAnimals are increasingly at the forefront of research questions – Not as shadows to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss how to navigate when a child decides to live differently than they were raised, such as living a different religion or choosing a different lifestyle. We talk about the importance of relationships as well setting boundaries. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

Dr. Burton and I will be back next week!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I walk you through a listener email with questions about surviving childhood trauma and how it can create cognitive dissonance. We also talk about how you identify ones true self.Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss the difference between emotional abuse and emotional immaturity. We also discuss how you can overcome emotional immaturity. References 7 Signs You Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents, According To Therapists - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/signs-emotionally-immature-parents-ano_l_667476f4e4b043a634bd8c01 Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive: 10th Anniversary Edition, by Daniel Seigel M. D.  Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I talk about what it looks like to grow up in an emotionally abusive home and how you can cope with it as an adult. We also discuss why parents become abusive. References: Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, by Daniel J. Seigel, M.D. and Mary Hartzell Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss an article about what makes couples successful long-term. We also talk about patterns that Dr. Burton sees from unhappy couples. References: Top 10 Secrets of Those Highly Successful Couples We All Envy https://www.yourtango.com/love/top-ten-secrets-those-highly-successful-couples-we-all-envyLies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages, by Robin Smith PhDMusic by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This Week Dr. Burton and I discuss who family is important to us. We also define family as well talk about boundaries.References:Lost Connections, by Johann Hari Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ    Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I name 5 things that bring us true joy. We also discuss happiness across the globe. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

I had camp this week with my daughter! Dr. and I will be back next week!  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss the importance of gratitude and how you can rewire your brain to focus more on the positive. We also talk about how to incorporate a daily gratitude practice. Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ   The Neat Lifestyle PodcastIt's your turn to get your life more organized and working for you.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyOur email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com

This week Dr. Burton and I discuss what compassion fatigue is and how you can cope with. I also dedicate the episode to some who carrier their burden with resilience. Agreeable Disagreements podcast episode featuring yours truly! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lOwuxkNQt9gvOUWv0Whg9 Music by AudioLounge  - Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audioloungemusic - Soundcloud: @audiolounge1 - Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AudioInstrumentals - Twitter: @audio_lounge - Google+ goo.gl/toKclZ  Our email: mentalhealthpod21@gmail.com