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Your teenager looks you in the eye and says:“You can't make me.”Those four words can make a parent feel as though their authority is being tested—and that they need to win the moment immediately.But responding with “Oh, yes I can” usually turns the original issue into a power struggle. Now the conflict is no longer about the phone, chore, curfew, or family expectation. It's about who will back down first.In this Quick Reset, Tess gives you a calmer and more effective response:“I'm not going to physically force you. The expectation is still ______. If you choose not to do it, ______ will happen. I'll give you a minute.”You'll learn how to communicate the boundary, offer your teen appropriate responsibility for their choice, and step away without giving up your parental authority.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “You can't make me” pulls parents into a power struggleThe exact script to use instead of saying “Oh, yes I can”Why fewer words and a lower voice are more effectiveHow to choose a related, reasonable, and enforceable outcomeWhat to say if your teen keeps arguingWhy your teen's immediate reaction is not the best measure of whether your response workedWhen a situation requires protective action rather than a communication scriptThe goal is not to overpower your teenager or force them to agree with you.The goal is to stay grounded, hold the boundary, and protect the relationship while you follow through.Because the relationship is the intervention—and connection and authority can exist at the same time.⭐️ Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:

Feel Fear Without Believing It: The Consciousness Shift Behind OCD & Anxiety RecoveryIf you're stuck in OCD, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts, here's the thing that keeps you stuck longer than the thoughts themselves. You keep identifying with your mind. It says something, and you believe it must be you, and it must be true, and you have to listen to it. That chain of events is the actual problem, not the theme of the fear.In this episode Matt breaks down why you cannot solve a problem of the mind by using the mind, no matter how much you research, rationalize, or ruminate. Fear is a state. It's a field that runs through your nervous system, and your mind's only job in that moment is to try to explain why it's happening. Trying to think your way out just keeps you inside the loop.What actually shifts things is a different plane entirely: experiencing fear from consciousness instead of from the mind. Not managing it, not fighting it, not solving it. Letting it surface and run its course. That's the real transcendence, and it's an inner realization, not something you get from listening, reading, or understanding harder.Get started here: restoredminds.com/start

In today's episode, I chat with Susan Saint-Rossy, LCSW, LICSW, a couples therapist who helps other couples therapists build their practices, about the nuances that make marketing to couples so different from marketing to individuals. We dig into writing to two buyers at once (who often have different agendas), why niching within a niche means describing the relational dynamic you love working with, why couples usually find you in an act of desperation rather than through a friend's referral, & why individual therapists are your best referral source. Susan's also doing a full training on this for Abundance Party members, so if you work with couples (or want to), don't miss it.    Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party   Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/platform  Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche 

How can experiences from childhood continue to shape our relationships decades later? And can trauma responses actually be changed?In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon sits down with psychotherapist and executive coach Jessica Connell, LCSW, to explore developmental trauma, EMDR, and the ways our early experiences can influence how we connect with others.Jessica explains what developmental trauma can look like, from major experiences of abuse or instability to moments of shame, rejection, or emotional disconnection that stay with us over time. They discuss how these experiences can show up later as difficulty trusting, fear of conflict, emotional reactivity, withdrawal, or feeling unsafe even in otherwise healthy relationships.They also take a closer look at EMDR: what happens during a session, how bilateral stimulation is used, and how trauma-focused work can help people respond differently to triggers in the present.In this episode:• What developmental trauma actually means• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships• Why certain situations can trigger surprisingly intense reactions• The “tiger and turtle” dynamic in relationships• What it means to feel emotionally safe with another person• How EMDR works and what a session can look like• Why healing doesn't mean never getting triggered again• How understanding our patterns can help us communicate differentlyJessica Connell is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and owner of Confident Mind Psychotherapy and Coaching in New York City.If you've ever wondered why certain relationship dynamics affect you so deeply, or how experiences from your past might still be influencing your reactions today, this conversation offers a compassionate look at where those patterns come from and how they can begin to change.

Your teenager rolls their eyes, insults you, says “whatever,” or slams the door—and your entire body reacts.You immediately think:They cannot speak to me this way.So you take the phone, cancel the weekend, or announce a punishment. But now the original problem has disappeared, and you are trapped in an even bigger power struggle about the consequence.Teen disrespect should not be ignored, but it does not always require an immediate punishment.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains what to do during the critical moments before deciding on a consequence.You'll learn how to distinguish between a dysregulated teenager, a teenager using disrespect to avoid a responsibility, and harmful behavior that requires repair or a consequence.Tess walks you through the three-part Before-Consequence Check:Pause your reaction.Sort the behavior.Choose the response.You'll also learn:Why pausing does not weaken your parental authorityHow to address disrespect without losing the original boundaryWhen to ask your teenager for a communication redoHow to require repair without demanding a forced apologyWhen a consequence is genuinely necessaryHow to make consequences connected, proportionate, and enforceableWhat to say when your teenager refuses to continue the conversationYou'll leave with practical scripts you can use during real conflicts—not simply ideas that sound good when everyone is calm.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:

Send us Fan MailThe Peace & Prosperity Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation with Dr. Jason Phillips, LCSW, licensed therapist and confidence expert in Raleigh, NC, discussing all things related to self-love and self-confidence, and how we can improve ourselves personally and professionally.Dr. Jason Phillips gets honest about something a lot of high performers don't say out loud: success doesn't replace love, and grief quietly lives in that gap between still achieving and still missing your person. He unpacks the grief myths that sound comforting but often keep us stuck, from "time heals all wounds" to the pressure to act like you should be "over it" by now, and broadens the conversation beyond death to include divorce, estrangement, incarceration, and relationships that never became what you needed—drawing from his own experience losing his grandmother and mother. He also gets into why grinding harder can't repair grief, and how being "the strong one" quietly becomes its own trap. You'll walk away with grounded coping strategies and a challenge to let grief inform your next chapter instead of defining it. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people build success without losing their peace. Plus, remember to join our podcast community—like, share, subscribe, and let us know what topics you want us to cover next. Engage with us, send a DM, or leave a review. Let's continue this journey towards peace and prosperity together.To stay connected with Jason and learn about coaching, connect with Jason on social media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jphillipsmswVisit Jason's website for a consultation:Website -https://www.jasonlphillips.comTo book Jason to speak to your team or organization:https://peaceprosperitycoaching.hbportal.co/public/660d8068c9d2d600253b215b/1-InquirySupport the show

Is losing a pet really as painful as losing a human family member? How do you know when pet grief has become something you need help dealing with—and what should you NEVER say to someone whose pet just died? Tom Kelly sits down with longtime friend Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW, a clinical social worker specializing in veterinary social work and author of Life After Pet Loss: Daily Reflections for Working Through Grief. Judith explains how an experience in a veterinary emergency room inspired her to specialize in pet loss and the human-animal bond.  

If you've ever said yes when you meant no, and then spent the rest of the day resenting it, this episode is for you. Host Somya sits down with Glen Alex, LCSW, author and boundaries educator, to unpack why healthy boundaries have nothing to do with being cold or selfish, and everything to do with keeping yourself safe. Glen breaks down the two most common boundary breakers she sees in her practice, oversharing and over-yessing, and walks through the difference between appropriate guilt and the kind that just keeps you stuck. If you're ready to stop apologizing for choosing yourself, this conversation offers a clear, compassionate place to start. About the Guest: Glen Alex is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and author who has spent years studying what it means to live with boundaries that support both connection and self-respect. She is the author of Living in Total Health and Living Boundaries, and offers complimentary consultations through her practice. Key Takeaways: Boundaries aren't walls built to keep people out. They're agreements you make with yourself about what you will and won't carry. Watch for the two most common boundary breakers: oversharing (giving people ammunition before trust is earned) and over-yessing (saying yes when the honest answer is no). Learn to tell appropriate guilt (your conscience flagging a real value you violated) apart from inappropriate guilt (a looping "I should" that has no corrective action attached). Start where the discomfort actually is. If anxiety or burnout is showing up, trace it back to the specific relationship or ask that needs a boundary. Slipping up doesn't mean you failed. The moment you notice, you step back in, no self-punishment required. A boundary only holds if your "why" is strong enough to outlast the pushback from people used to getting their way. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://glenalex.com (complimentary consultations, signed copies of Living in Total Health and Living Boundaries) Living Boundaries is available in 18 countries on Amazon, with country-specific links on Glen's website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenalex/ Podcast: The Glen Alex Show Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: The Truth About Boundaries (approx.) [01:10] Meet Glen Alex: Redefining What Boundaries Really Mean (approx.) [02:20] How Healthy Boundaries Actually Strengthen Relationships (approx.) [03:24] Why We Were Never Taught to Set Boundaries (approx.) [04:50] Oversharing and Over-Yessing: The Two Silent Boundary Breakers (approx.) [08:49] Working Through the Guilt of Saying No (approx.) [12:00] When Boundaries Don't Stick, and What to Do Next (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

What happens when years of hearing that you talk too much turn into the belief that you are simply too much? In this episode, Dr. Marianne welcomes back eating disorder therapist Stacie Fanelli for a conversation about hyperverbalism, ADHD, autism, and eating disorders. They discuss why some neurodivergent people process thoughts and emotions through talking, why hyperverbal communication is often misunderstood, and how repeated messages about being “too loud,” “too emotional,” or “too much” can create lasting shame. Stacie explains how this shame can extend beyond communication and relationships into body image and eating disorder behaviors. For some autistic and ADHD people, the desire to become smaller, quieter, less visible, or less burdensome can become intertwined with food restriction, weight loss, and eating disorder symptoms. They also discuss neurodivergent masking and unmasking, rejection sensitivity, fear of being misunderstood, anti-fat bias, and the vulnerability that can follow sharing a lot with another person. Hyperverbalism does not cause eating disorders or body shame. Instead, this conversation looks at how eating disorders can capitalize on an existing belief that your natural way of existing is excessive. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Stacie and Dr. Marianne discuss how hyperverbalism can show up in autistic and ADHD adults, why talking can serve as a form of processing and regulation, and why traditional expectations about communication can leave neurodivergent people feeling ashamed of how they naturally connect with others. You'll also hear how “I talk too much” can gradually become “I take up too much space,” why eating disorders may offer the illusion of becoming less visible or burdensome, and how neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder therapy can address these experiences without encouraging more masking. They also examine why eating disorder recovery is not about teaching neurodivergent people to communicate more like neurotypical people. Healing can include learning how to navigate relationships, advocate for your needs, and take up physical and conversational space without believing you must become a smaller version of yourself to deserve connection. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This conversation may especially resonate with autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent adults who struggle with eating disorders, body shame, masking, rejection sensitivity, or the persistent feeling of being “too much.” It may also be helpful for eating disorder therapists, dietitians, clinicians, partners, and loved ones who want to better understand neurodivergent communication and eating disorder recovery. CONNECT WITH STACIE FANELLI Stacie Fanelli is an eating disorder therapist whose work focuses on the intersection of eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence. You can read her blog, including “The Loneliness of Being Hyper Verbal,” and learn more about her work at autonomousmindstherapy.com. Follow Stacie on Instagram: @EDADHD_therapist RELATED EPISODES WITH STACIE “Stuck” Isn't Lazy: Inertia in ADHD, Autism, & Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 2) on Apple and Spotify. Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders on Apple and Spotify. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE Looking for neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder support? Dr. Marianne Miller is an eating disorder therapist specializing in ARFID, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. Learn more about eating disorder therapy, coaching, and Dr. Marianne's self-paced ARFID & Selective Eating course at drmariannemiller.com.

In this episode, we explore the profound journeys of faith and identity within the LDS community, focusing on authentic love, acceptance, and the ongoing effort to bridge cultural gaps. Our guest, Ben Schilaty, shares his personal story of navigating his sexuality while remaining committed to his faith, and offers insights on fostering empathy and understanding in a complex world.Main Topics Covered:The intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ identity in the LDS ChurchHow personal experiences reshape perceptions of community and doctrineThe importance of love, curiosity, and grace in navigating cultural differencesPractical ways to support and include LGBTQ+ members in church lifeThe role of scripture, prayer, and personal revelation in living authenticallyHow church culture can evolve to better serve all membersStories of community, acceptance, and the divine love of God

What does sperm donation look like from the inside, from someone who is both donor conceived himself and a sperm donor? In this episode of the Building Your Family podcast, Lisa Schuman, LCSW talks with Daniel Bayen, a sperm donor who grew up as a donor conceived person, about the evolving landscape of sperm donation, the importance of transparency and psychological screening, what it is like to meet donor siblings, and how he thinks about the ethical limits of donation. What you will learn in this episode: What modern sperm donation options look like beyond traditional banks What it was like growing up donor conceived, and how that shaped his decision to become a donor himself How he screens recipients and why transparency matters so much to him. He talks about what donor siblings mean to donor conceived people, and how it varies The psychological screening process and why he has completed five screenings His family limit of 50 families and how he thinks about what he wants other donors, and recipients, to understand This is a rare and genuinely honest conversation about donor conception from a perspective you almost never hear. Resources: Building Your Family Community: familybuilding.net Take the free quiz: familybuilding.net Lisa Schuman, LCSW is the founder of The Center for Family Building, author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, and host of the Building Your Family podcast. Your feelings deserve attention. And your decisions deserve clarity. #spermdonor #donorconception #donorconceived #familybuilding #donorsiblings #opendonation #modernfamilies #ivf #spermdonation #buildingafamily

Susan Herman, LCSW, is a veteran clinical social worker with over three decades of experience spanning child welfare, residential treatment, military social work, and international healing initiatives in Vietnam. In this episode of If You've Come This Far, Susan joins Chris and Shaun to discuss her book, Breaking Up with the Patriarchy, and why true personal fulfillment requires deconstructing our relationship with dominant cultural norms.Rather than framing patriarchy solely as male dominance, Susan defines it as a 10,000-year-old "dominator worldview"—a framework built on fear, hyper-individualism, competition, and consumption. Drawing on Indigenous wisdom, clinical practice, and her own transformative life experiences, Susan offers a practical, pragmatic roadmap toward a kinship-centered worldview grounded in radical presence, bodily intuition, reciprocity, and long-term stewardship for future generations.Key Takeaways:The Abusive Relationship with Our Worldview: Why the 10,000-year-old dominator paradigm traps us in a cycle of compliance, consumption, and empty achievement.Early Roots of Empathy: How childhood encounters with Holocaust survivors and early callings shaped Susan's lifelong dedication to healing.Sovereignty Over Authority: Moving away from outsourcing authority to institutions, and stepping into personal sovereignty paired with relational accountability.Reimagining Needs: Comparing Maslow's hierarchy with the Blackfoot Nation's framework of self-actualization, community actualization, and 7th-generation perpetuity.Fear vs. Intuition: Why most fears are socially programmed to maintain the status quo, and how body-centered practices (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga) release stored trauma.Duty to Purpose: Shifting daily existence from "have to" (duty/obligation) to "get to" (purpose/meaning).Musical Closing: Susan shares a live, heartfelt rendition of the Prayer of St. Francis.Resources Mentioned: Susan's book: Breaking Up with the PatriarchyThe Hope Effect by Dr. Stephen TrzeciakMaking Peace with Vietnam (Documentary film by Stephen Emanuel)Research by Four Arrows (Don Trent Jacobs) & Darcia Narvaez on Indigenous WorldviewsMental App (getmental.com)

Send us Fan MailWhat if the frustration, anger, and resistance showing up in your organization aren't signs of disengagement—but signals that your people still deeply care?In Part Two of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his thought-provoking conversation with DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Healthcare Coaching Institute, and Tasha Walsh, CEO and Executive Director of ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice.Healthcare and hospice professionals often enter the field because they feel called to the work.  But regulations, audits, documentation requirements, productivity pressures, and constant organizational change can gradually disconnect people from that deeper sense of purpose.  DJ challenges leaders to recognize what happens when meaningful, purpose-driven work becomes dominated by the language of compliance rather than creation. Using the real-world example of hospice audits and documentation pressure, the conversation explores how fear of financial clawbacks and increased scrutiny can ripple through an organization and contribute to caregiver burnout. Rather than ignoring those emotions, DJ and Tasha encourage leaders to acknowledge them—and use anger, fear, frustration, and even pushback as valuable information.As DJ explains, anger can become fuel for change.  Tasha takes that idea further: what lies beneath someone's frustration may be a deep commitment to patients, coworkers, or the mission.  Effective leaders learn to uncover that meaning, transform emotional energy into courage, and create space for difficult but necessary conversations. In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why purpose-driven healthcare professionals can become disconnected from their callingHow leaders can shift the organizational conversation from compliance to creationWhy anger, fear, frustration, and resistance shouldn't automatically be labeled “negative”How to use emotion as information—and transform it into constructive actionWhy taking a breath and really listening can change the direction of a difficult interactionHow leaders can create cultures where people feel safe bringing their authentic selves to workWhy organizational culture is shaped by what leaders repeatedly tolerate, encourage, and createHow healthcare leaders can become change agents rather than passive participants in a dysfunctional systemOne of the most powerful ideas from the conversation is that naming what people are experiencing can reduce its hold over them.  By giving language to fear, anger, and frustration, leaders can help their teams redirect that energy toward something more productive.And ultimately, the goal isn't simply to build a more “resilient” workforce.It's to create an environment where people are excited to come to life fully every day.What is the culture you're creating helping your people become—zombies or zealots?Guest:Tasha Walsh, LCSW, PCC CEO/ED of Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice Darelyn DJ Mitsch, Author, Master Coach, and Chief Energy Officer, The Pyramid Resource Group, Home of the Healthcare Coaching Institute and Team Advantage Team Coaching Host:Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS, author of The Anatomy of LeadershipIf this conversation resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share this episode with another healthcare, hospice, or business leader who is working to create a more engaged, purpose-driven culture.The Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership

Season 5, episode 5 of Just Us: Before, Birth and Beyond features three addiction specialists in Western North Carolina. Erin Bowman, LCAS, LCSW, CCS; Zach White, LCAS, LCSW; and Blake Fagan, MD, discuss the current state of recovery housing in Western NC. They review best practices for recovery institutions, with an emphasis on non-punitive approaches. Erin Bowman highlights common barriers to recovery housing access and areas for improvement within this valuable resource for people in recovery from substance use disorder. Tune in to learn how providers can maximize their patients' access to residences in their area. Key Resources:SAMHSA (2023) -  Best Practices for Recovery HousingNARR - Home | National Alliance for Recovery ResidencesMAHEC - FindMyCareWNC - Interactive map for Transitions, Access, and Continuity of Care (ITACC) Recovery friendly workplaces - Recovery Friendly NCNational Alliance for Recovery Residences - Recovery Housing Policy BriefNational Council for Mental Wellbeing - Demonstrating the Value of Recovery Housing: Technical Expert Panel FindingsNational Council for Behavioral Health & NARR - Building Recovery: State Policy Guide for Supporting Recovery HousingMericle AA, Howell J, Borkman T, Subbaraman MS, Sanders BF, Polcin DL. Social Model Recovery and Recovery Housing. Addict Res Theory. 2023;31(5):370-377. doi:10.1080/16066359.2023.2179996 Polcin DL, Korcha RA, Bond J, Galloway G. Sober living houses for alcohol and drug dependence: 18-month outcomes. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2010;38(4):356-365. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2010.02.003Jason LA, Olson BD, Ferrari JR, Lo Sasso AT. Communal housing settings enhance substance abuse recovery. Am J Public Health. 2006;96(10):1727-1729. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2005.070839We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments.Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Please provide feedback here:https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK 

What if the frustration, anger, and resistance showing up in your organization aren't signs of disengagement—but signals that your people still deeply care?In Part Two of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his thought-provoking conversation with DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Healthcare Coaching Institute, and Tasha Walsh, CEO and Executive Director of ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice.Healthcare and hospice professionals often enter the field because they feel called to the work.  But regulations, audits, documentation requirements, productivity pressures, and constant organizational change can gradually disconnect people from that deeper sense of purpose.  DJ challenges leaders to recognize what happens when meaningful, purpose-driven work becomes dominated by the language of compliance rather than creation. Using the real-world example of hospice audits and documentation pressure, the conversation explores how fear of financial clawbacks and increased scrutiny can ripple through an organization and contribute to caregiver burnout. Rather than ignoring those emotions, DJ and Tasha encourage leaders to acknowledge them—and use anger, fear, frustration, and even pushback as valuable information.As DJ explains, anger can become fuel for change.  Tasha takes that idea further: what lies beneath someone's frustration may be a deep commitment to patients, coworkers, or the mission.  Effective leaders learn to uncover that meaning, transform emotional energy into courage, and create space for difficult but necessary conversations. In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why purpose-driven healthcare professionals can become disconnected from their callingHow leaders can shift the organizational conversation from compliance to creationWhy anger, fear, frustration, and resistance shouldn't automatically be labeled “negative”How to use emotion as information—and transform it into constructive actionWhy taking a breath and really listening can change the direction of a difficult interactionHow leaders can create cultures where people feel safe bringing their authentic selves to workWhy organizational culture is shaped by what leaders repeatedly tolerate, encourage, and createHow healthcare leaders can become change agents rather than passive participants in a dysfunctional systemOne of the most powerful ideas from the conversation is that naming what people are experiencing can reduce its hold over them.  By giving language to fear, anger, and frustration, leaders can help their teams redirect that energy toward something more productive.And ultimately, the goal isn't simply to build a more “resilient” workforce.It's to create an environment where people are excited to come to life fully every day.What is the culture you're creating helping your people become—zombies or zealots?Guest:Tasha Walsh, LCSW, PCC CEO/ED of Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice Darelyn DJ Mitsch, Author, Master Coach, and Chief Energy Officer, The Pyramid Resource Group, Home of the Healthcare Coaching Institute and Team Advantage Team Coaching Host:Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS, author of The Anatomy of LeadershipIf this conversation resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share this episode with another healthcare, hospice, or business leader who is working to create a more engaged, purpose-driven culture.Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

More is not always better. We often find that what we are chasing in our pursuit of success is not what we thought it was. Entrepreneurship for private practice clinicians naturally attracts many high achievers and recovering perfectionists, so we need to take a pause and periodically reassess and redefine what success looks like. Join us for a closer look at this important topic!Our Featured GuestJeanetta Garrison, LCSWJeanetta Garrison is an anxiety therapist in private practice in Charlotte, NC. She is the perfect person to share insights into today's topic. In this episode, Jeanetta shares a personal story about what she learned about money during her childhood, along with how we navigate our aspirations and what we go after to achieve success. We wrap up with a discussion of knowing what is “enough” and being cautious about who we follow after as mentors and examples. Crown Counseling & ConsultingYou'll Learn:Common characteristics of entrepreneurs in private practiceJeanetta's family story of how she learned about money from her upbringingHaving big hearts of service sets us up to allow boundaries to be crossedThe need for clarity in communication with clients about cancellations and no-showsChasing the proverbial “carrot” to reach successJeanetta's advice: “Remember your WHY and center your head, heart, and spirit around it.”Think about your success in terms of what you are sacrificing for it!Navigating the ebbs and flows that are inherent in entrepreneurshipHow Jeanetta grounds herself with what is “enough” for her in her businessThinking about money in terms of what it symbolizes to us (“All money is not good money.”)--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You'll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

Belonging is now Seed Capital - a show for resourced women who are ready to move away from accumulation and extraction, and toward regeneration and legacy. Every new world starts as a seed someone was willing to plant and steward into being. Seed Capital is a show for resourced women at a crossroads, done with extraction, unsure what replaces it. Each week: stewardship, vision, and the real work of deploying wealth to birth a new paradigm. For the woman who wants to be a good ancestor, starting now.Same host, same vibes, new name. Now onto to today's episode:How do you navigate being a parent (or wanting to become one) in a world that is grappling with climate change? In today's episode, I am joined by Caitlyn Wallace, LCSW, PMH-C, and a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and supervisor based in Reno, Nevada. She is the founder of Desert Bloom Wellness NV and her current work intersects trauma-informed perinatal mental health support with climate grief and navigating parenthood in our current social, political and natural climate. Our conversation lands at these intersections, and explores what it means to raise and nurture the future generations in a collapsing world - and how to stay hopeful amidst it, too.Tune in to hear more from us on:The intensity of recent nature's events and navigating this type of trauma during the perinatal periodDeciding to have a baby in a collapsing worldAcceptance and commitment therapyHow (new) parents are being targeted and guilt-tripped in this capitalist structureUnrecognized grief and guilt in becoming a parent in these timesTaking grounded, hopeful action that aligns with your values, such as setting up climate cafes and finding communityResources + LinksCaitlyn Wallace's websiteCarmen Spagnola's GoFundMe for the loss of her farm in a wildfireBooks & other reads mentioned: Goliath's Curse by Luke KempI Eat The Stars by Sarah Wilson (& her Ted Talk on Collapse)Sophie Strand's Substack essay ‘Collapsollogy Reading List'Climate Psychology Alliance & the Climate Cafe resourcesJoanna Macy's workSubscribe to my newsletterMy book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the SelfConnect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelliTimestamps [0:00] Introduction [14:51] The Intersection of Perinatal and Climate Mental Health [22:25] Building Capacity to Feel Guilt and Other Emotions as a Parent around Climate Change [29:46] The Power of the Web of Community [33:17] Co-Opting Climate Guilt for New Parents [39:48] Having Hope amidst the Climate Crisis and the Collapse Apocalypse [43:18] Radical Mothering and the Ability to Look a Few Generations Ahead

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE Insurance credentialing can feel confusing, especially when you're trying to understand applications, contracts, payer enrollment, effective dates, CAQH, NPIs, and all the steps that come after you're approved. In this free continuing education course, Donna Haswell, LCSW, Annie Day, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and credentialing and billing expert, and Kym Tolson, LCSW, break down the credentialing process and explain what mental health clinicians need to know to successfully work with insurance in private practice. You'll learn the differences between credentialing, contracting, and enrollment; what information and documentation to have ready before applying; what to look for in payer contracts; how to think about reimbursement rates and product lines; and how to create an organized system for tracking applications, effective dates, recredentialing, and ongoing payer requirements. The presenters also share practical lessons from their own experience helping therapists navigate insurance billing and credentialing, including common mistakes that can delay payment or create problems later. This course is designed for counselors and other mental health clinicians who are starting, growing, or maintaining an insurance-based private practice. Earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour. This course is brought to you free of charge by Berries and Bill Like A Boss. FREE Continuing Education, brought to you by Berries.

Your teen walks through the door, barely looks at you, and heads straight to their room.You ask what happened.They say, “Nothing.”You try again.They answer, “I'm fine. Just leave me alone.”For many parents, especially single parents carrying the emotional weight of the family, this moment can feel deeply personal. You may worry that your teen no longer trusts you or that the distance between you is becoming permanent.The more worried you become, the more questions you may ask. But when your teen is overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed, angry, or simply unable to put an experience into words, repeated questions can feel like pressure.Giving your teen space does not mean ignoring them. Staying connected does not require forcing them to talk.The goal is to show your teen:I notice you.I care about what is happening.I can respect your need for space.I will not emotionally disappear.I am available when you are ready.In this Quick Reset episode, you'll learn five scripts to use when your teen shuts you out:What to say when your teen refuses to talk.How to name what you notice without assuming you know what happened.How to ask whether they want listening, help, or space.How to check for safety without demanding every detail.How to give space while creating a clear time to reconnect.Tess also shares concrete parent-and-teen examples, what to do when you have already pushed too hard, and why a conversation that doesn't happen immediately can still represent parenting progress.If this episode helped you, follow the show and share it with another parent who may need these words today.The relationship is the intervention.If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:

After Betrayal: Supporting Individual Healing and Relational Repair Episode Summary Learning the full truth about a betrayal can be an important step, but it does not immediately restore safety or connection. Even after disclosure, the betrayed partner may continue experiencing fear, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, disrupted sleep, and uncertainty. These are understandable trauma responses—not signs that they are failing to heal or refusing to move forward. In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis, LCSW, explore the different needs that emerge after betrayal. The partner who broke trust is responsible for addressing the behaviors and patterns that led to the betrayal, pursuing meaningful recovery, practicing consistent honesty, and learning to respond compassionately to the pain their choices caused. The betrayed partner's focus is not on fixing the relationship or managing their partner's recovery. It is on receiving support, understanding what has happened to their mind and body, establishing needed boundaries, and caring for themselves as they regain stability. This healing is not the same as forgiveness, reconciliation, or moving on before they are ready. When sufficient safety and stability have been established, couples may also begin learning how to communicate, respond to one another's needs, and determine what relational repair could look like. That process cannot be rushed, and it does not replace the individual responsibility each partner carries. Healing develops gradually through support, honesty, accountability, and consistent action. Resources The Intimacy Repair Method — A structured approach to helping individuals and couples move from the crisis of betrayal toward stabilization, safety, trust, and relational repair. IRM for Couples Intensive — Learn about focused support for couples who are ready to work toward greater understanding, safety, and connection. Human Intimacy — Explore additional podcasts, courses, assessments, and resources related to betrayal trauma, recovery, and relationship healing. Invitation You do not have to rush your healing or navigate every part of this experience alone. To learn more about individual healing and couples work after betrayal, visit IntimacyRepairMethod.com.

Send us Fan MailWhat turns a passionate healthcare professional into a “zombie” at work—and what can leaders do to help reignite that sense of purpose?In Part One of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux is joined by DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Healthcare Coaching Institute, and Tasha Walsh, CEO and Executive Director of ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, for a thought-provoking conversation about burnout, workplace culture, leadership energy, and reconnecting healthcare professionals to their calling.Healthcare professionals often enter the field with a deep sense of mission. But regulatory pressure, productivity expectations, audits, quality metrics, and constant organizational change can gradually disconnect people from the heart of why they chose this work. As DJ explains, when organizations focus primarily on mandates, productivity, and profitability rather than the human beings doing the work, healthcare can become transactional rather than transformational. DJ and Tasha explore why language is one of the most powerful indicators of organizational culture. Leaders can learn a great deal by listening not only to what employees say, but also to the emotional currents beneath words such as “pushback,” resistance, and disengagement. The goal isn't simply greater compliance—it's creating language and leadership practices that empower, clarify, and reconnect people to purpose. In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why passionate healthcare professionals can gradually become “zombified”How productivity and compliance can overshadow purposeWhy leaders should pay close attention to the language of their organizationThe difference between a workplace “zombie” and a purpose-driven “zealot”How leadership energy influences employees—and ultimately patient careWhy connection and belonging are essential to sustaining passionHow leaders can help employees reconnect with the mission that brought them into healthcareWhy changing workplace culture begins with how leaders listen, communicate, and show upA “zealot,” as DJ describes it, is someone who stays connected to purpose even when organizations change, leaders leave, or circumstances become chaotic. They remember that they belong to something bigger than themselves. For hospice leaders, healthcare executives, nonprofit leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational culture, this conversation offers a different way of thinking about burnout and workforce engagement: perhaps the answer isn't another program or initiative, but helping people rediscover the meaning, connection, and purpose already embedded in the work.Subscribe and don't miss Part Two of this conversation, as Chris, DJ, and Tasha continue exploring how leaders can transform healthcare cultures from burnout and disengagement toward greater passion, connection, and purpose.Guest:Tasha Walsh, LCSW, PCC CEO/ED of Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice Darelyn DJ Mitsch, Author, Master Coach, and Chief Energy Officer, The Pyramid Resource Group, Home of the Healthcare Coaching Institute and Team Advantage Team Coaching Host:Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS, author of The Anatomy of LeadershipThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership

What turns a passionate healthcare professional into a “zombie” at work—and what can leaders do to help reignite that sense of purpose?In Part One of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux is joined by DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Healthcare Coaching Institute, and Tasha Walsh, CEO and Executive Director of ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, for a thought-provoking conversation about burnout, workplace culture, leadership energy, and reconnecting healthcare professionals to their calling.Healthcare professionals often enter the field with a deep sense of mission. But regulatory pressure, productivity expectations, audits, quality metrics, and constant organizational change can gradually disconnect people from the heart of why they chose this work. As DJ explains, when organizations focus primarily on mandates, productivity, and profitability rather than the human beings doing the work, healthcare can become transactional rather than transformational. DJ and Tasha explore why language is one of the most powerful indicators of organizational culture. Leaders can learn a great deal by listening not only to what employees say, but also to the emotional currents beneath words such as “pushback,” resistance, and disengagement. The goal isn't simply greater compliance—it's creating language and leadership practices that empower, clarify, and reconnect people to purpose. In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why passionate healthcare professionals can gradually become “zombified”How productivity and compliance can overshadow purposeWhy leaders should pay close attention to the language of their organizationThe difference between a workplace “zombie” and a purpose-driven “zealot”How leadership energy influences employees—and ultimately patient careWhy connection and belonging are essential to sustaining passionHow leaders can help employees reconnect with the mission that brought them into healthcareWhy changing workplace culture begins with how leaders listen, communicate, and show upA “zealot,” as DJ describes it, is someone who stays connected to purpose even when organizations change, leaders leave, or circumstances become chaotic. They remember that they belong to something bigger than themselves. For hospice leaders, healthcare executives, nonprofit leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational culture, this conversation offers a different way of thinking about burnout and workforce engagement: perhaps the answer isn't another program or initiative, but helping people rediscover the meaning, connection, and purpose already embedded in the work.Subscribe and don't miss Part Two of this conversation, as Chris, DJ, and Tasha continue exploring how leaders can transform healthcare cultures from burnout and disengagement toward greater passion, connection, and purpose.Guest:Tasha Walsh, LCSW, PCC CEO/ED of Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice Darelyn DJ Mitsch, Author, Master Coach, and Chief Energy Officer, The Pyramid Resource Group, Home of the Healthcare Coaching Institute and Team Advantage Team Coaching Host:Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS, author of The Anatomy of LeadershipTeleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Do Intrusive Thoughts Last Forever? Here's What Actually Makes Them StickIf you've ever been told "you're just going to have these thoughts forever, you'll have to learn to cope," this episode is for you. Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down why that advice is not only wrong, it's part of what keeps people stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop.Matt explains the real difference between a thought that's neutral and a thought that feels intrusive — and it has nothing to do with the content of the thought itself. Once you understand what's actually driving the intrusive experience, you stop fighting a battle you were never going to win.Get started here: app.restoredminds.com

High-conflict divorce doesn't end when the papers are signed. It lives on in the next generation, and often in the very patterns adults bring into their own marriages. In this episode, Karen McMahon sits down with Dr. Sharon Martin to unpack how growing up in a dysfunctional or high-conflict home quietly shapes the adults those children become, showing up years later as codependency, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and conflict avoidance. Karen and Dr. Martin trace how a child's instinct to stay safe around unpredictable or explosive parents can calcify into lifelong habits of self-abandonment, and why so many adults find themselves recreating the very dynamics they swore they'd leave behind. The conversation moves into practical territory, too, exploring what healthy boundaries actually look like, how they differ for a difficult parent versus a difficult boss or friend, and why self-compassion is the starting point for breaking the cycle rather than the reward at the end of it. Karen shares personal stories from her own divorce and parenting journey, and listeners walk away with concrete ways to spot these patterns in themselves and in their children, and real tools to begin interrupting them now. Dr. Sharon Martin is a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping adult children of dysfunctional families untangle the long-term effects of their upbringing, and the author of several self-help books along with a free re-parenting guide available on her website. Connect with Dr. Sharon Website: https://livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonmartinlcsw/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_sharon_martin/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SharonMartin Free Gift: 12 Tips for Overcoming Perfectionism (one of over 30 self-help tools available in my free resource library): https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/free/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Free Divorce Support Network Gift: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/jbdpod  

Many gay men prepare financially for retirement, yet still feel uncertain about what they are retiring into. Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores the "blueprint gap": reaching later life without an inherited picture of what a satisfying retirement should contain. Traditional retirement narratives often assume children, grandchildren, lifelong heterosexual marriage, and an extended family prepared to provide companionship and care—assumptions that may never have applied to gay men. This episode examines retirement identity, chosen family, purpose after work, financial security, LGBTQ+-affirming long-term care, and the AIDS-era loss of elders who might have modeled aging for subsequent generations. Ken offers reflective questions and practical ways to begin building a later life around connection, creativity, community, safety, and personal meaning.

Your teen comes home, closes their bedroom door, and gives you one-word answers.You ask how their day was.“Fine.”You ask whether anything happened.“No.”You ask if they are upset with you.“I don't know. Can you please leave me alone?”You are asking because you care—but the more you try to get your teen talking, the further away they seem to move.Teen silence can trigger enormous fear in a parent. You may worry that something is wrong, that your teen no longer trusts you, or that your relationship is slipping away.This can feel especially intense when you are parenting alone or carrying most of the emotional responsibility for your family. There may not be another adult beside you to help hold the worry, so you understandably try harder to get information.But your teen may experience those repeated questions as pressure, monitoring, or an expectation to talk before they are ready.Their silence does not automatically mean they do not love you or need you. Sometimes it means they are overwhelmed, embarrassed, tired, afraid of a reaction, or still trying to understand their own feelings.In this episode, you will learn:Why teenagers often shut down with the people they love mostHow your own fear can unintentionally create more pressureWhy asking fewer questions can sometimes lead to more communicationHow to create low-pressure opportunities for connectionWhat to do when your teen shares one small piece of informationHow advice, fixing, and lectures can close the door againHow to repair the pattern if conversations have become tenseWhen teen withdrawal may require more direct attention and supportThe goal is not to find the perfect question that makes your teen tell you everything.The goal is to become the parent with whom your teen feels safe bringing the difficult things.If this episode helped you, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.You can also download my free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit, which gives you practical scripts and a plan for staying grounded during difficult moments with your tween or teen. Find the link in the show notes.If communication has broken down in your family and you would like individualized support, you can also learn more about working with me through parent and family coaching. Schedule a Parent Reset Strategy Session.In the next Quick Reset episode, I will give you five exact scripts to use when your teen shuts you out—without chasing, lecturing, or closing the door to future communication.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

Dr. Meyers talks with Laura Himmelstein, LCSW, for an intimate and reflective conversation about grief, caregiving, dementia, aging, caregiver burnout, cognitive decline, and mortality.Drawing from both her clinical work and personal experience caring for her mother through dementia, Laura shares the emotional complexity of witnessing cognitive decline, navigating caregiver exhaustion, and grieving someone before they are physically gone. Together, they explore anticipatory grief, the ambiguous nature of loss, the psychological impact of losing a parent, and how personal experiences with grief inevitably shape therapists and mental health professionals both personally and professionally.The conversation also examines countertransference, fears surrounding aging and cognitive decline, the emotional impact of caring for aging parents, and how our relationship to death changes over time. What happens when clinicians are forced to confront the very vulnerabilities they help others navigate every day?This episode is an honest discussion about love, anticipatory grief, caregiving, identity, grief counseling, end-of-life experiences, and the ways loss changes us — not only in how we grieve, but in how we live.

“Safety is found in parents providing those bumpers, but eventually there is a line. I love you enough to know that this is our line right now. And I'm sorry that's hard. And I am here to help you find solutions within those parameters.” Adolescence asks parents to hold two things at once: stay close enough to help, and step back enough to let a teenager grow into an adult. In this episode, therapist Jennifer Jaeger joins us to talk about what that balance actually looks like in practice, from telling the difference between normal teen moodiness and something more concerning, to knowing when to step in and when to let a teen sit with a consequence. About Our Guest Jennifer Jaeger is a therapist with Key Concierge Therapy, partnering with Boulder Psychological Services. She works primarily with adolescents, young adults, and parents navigating developmental challenges and life transitions, with areas of focus that include stress, anxiety, depression, attachment, and neurodivergence, including the transition to college and launching into adulthood. Jennifer is also an equine and animal assisted therapist, incorporating the unique relationship between people and horses, dogs, and other animals into her therapeutic work. She provides therapeutic services in a concierge format to better reach resistant clients, and her work offers parents a valuable perspective on how to support teens while helping them build the confidence, resilience, and independence they need to navigate adulthood. In This Episode, We Cover What teens are struggling with most right now, and the pressures parents may not fully understand Telling normal teen behavior apart from something concerning, including anticipatory anxiety around transitions, by looking at a behavior's recovery time and duration rather than the behavior itself What anxiety actually looks like in teenagers, and the signs parents commonly miss because it doesn't always look like worry or fear How to respond when a teen is struggling, what unintentionally makes it worse, and how to help them recenter Staying emotionally connected and co-regulated when a teen doesn't want to talk, without constantly asking “what's wrong?” Knowing how much to intervene: providing guardrails and bumpers, letting teens face consequences and advocate for themselves, and using the “who cares” strategy so not everything becomes an issue What attachment looks like during adolescence, why it reverts to early childhood patterns under stress, and how it's revisited at every developmental stage Boundaries as “what you are going to do” to manage a situation, and why holding the line builds safety and strengthens attachment Engaging teens who are resistant: holding space, staying flexible on plans, and giving real conversations time What equine and animal assisted therapy reveals about a teenager that traditional talk therapy sometimes can't, and why the horse-human relationship is therapeutically powerful Preparing teens for college and adulthood: the skills they need, and what parents sometimes do that gets in the way Finding your own tribe for parent support, and what “parenting well” looks like during adolescence Resources Mentioned & Related Reading Jennifer Jaeger, LCSW, Boulder Psychological Services: guest's therapist bio and contact page #teens #anxiety #parenting tips #equinetherapy

Anna Sonoda, LCSW is a graduate of Emory University, where she double-majored in Anthropology and French Studies, and earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2006. She became a licensed clinical social worker in 2009. With a career spanning counseling convicted sexual offenders, working in residential mental health, leading anger management and domestic violence programs, and supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, Anna brings rare, front-line expertise into the realities of predatory behavior. As both a clinician and a mother, she recognized a profound gap: society reacts to child sexual abuse after the fact but rarely teaches families how to stop it before it begins. Buy Anna's Books! Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target: https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Groom-Understanding-Becomes-Target-ebook/dp/B0BYK6QCF5/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IdIJ4&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=ndnI9&pd_rd_r=f90b56b5-3426-41c2-8d25-000493646caa Wait...That's Weird: Spotting Strange Behavior Together: https://www.amazon.com/Wait-Thats-Weird-Spotting-Behavior/dp/B0GPWX6FR6/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=QpckC&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=zfVTu&pd_rd_r=e57639ac-3d0c-45ae-b4ac-0fd469e0582e Duck Duck Groom A Guided Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Groom-Guided-Journal/dp/B0DBKXQ53F/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=2Z3Cy&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=7p7XW&pd_rd_r=91c04000-2c42-4e79-8745-47dceb093c22 Follow Anna on IG: @annasonodalcsw Listen to Anna's podcast, Known and Trusted: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/known-and-trusted/id1848917422 --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anna Sonoda, LCSW is a graduate of Emory University, where she double-majored in Anthropology and French Studies, and earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2006. She became a licensed clinical social worker in 2009. With a career spanning counseling convicted sexual offenders, working in residential mental health, leading anger management and domestic violence programs, and supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, Anna brings rare, front-line expertise into the realities of predatory behavior. As both a clinician and a mother, she recognized a profound gap: society reacts to child sexual abuse after the fact but rarely teaches families how to stop it before it begins. Buy Anna's Books! Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target: https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Groom-Understanding-Becomes-Target-ebook/dp/B0BYK6QCF5/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IdIJ4&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=ndnI9&pd_rd_r=f90b56b5-3426-41c2-8d25-000493646caa Wait...That's Weird: Spotting Strange Behavior Together: https://www.amazon.com/Wait-Thats-Weird-Spotting-Behavior/dp/B0GPWX6FR6/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=QpckC&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=zfVTu&pd_rd_r=e57639ac-3d0c-45ae-b4ac-0fd469e0582e Duck Duck Groom A Guided Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Groom-Guided-Journal/dp/B0DBKXQ53F/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=2Z3Cy&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_p=d3a58468-e869-422a-942f-0f7fd0b8c11f&pf_rd_r=147-0245265-4591866&pd_rd_wg=7p7XW&pd_rd_r=91c04000-2c42-4e79-8745-47dceb093c22 Follow Anna on IG: @annasonodalcsw Listen to Anna's podcast, Known and Trusted: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/known-and-trusted/id1848917422 --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if my wife isn't doing "her work"? What if my inner child doesn't feel safe with her? What if I feel like she is controlling me? How can I be assertive without being selfish? In this episode, you'll get answers to some of the toughest, most common questions men ask while trying to rebuild trust after sexual betrayal.Our guests today are James and Sam, co-hosts of the Ask The Unfaithful Podcast. Listen now at asktheunfaithful.comJames Annear is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Professional Coach, Certified Clinical Partner Specialist - Supervisor (APSATS), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) - Supervisor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He and his wife, Sharon Rinearson, LCSW, own CORE Relationship Recovery and are known for their down to earth, practical and creative interventions and antidotes when it comes to helping couples heal from relational and sexual betrayals in relationships, as well as tackling developmentally damaging experiences in custom created intensives. Creating safe spaces for couples, unfaithful partners and betrayed partners to do work that can help free them from their old unhappy and unhealthy lives, James and Sharon use unique techniques based in neurobiology, addiction science, PTSD trauma techniques and their own methods of interpersonal therapies to create dramatic differences with their clients. Learn more at hopeforus.comFor over 15 years, Sam has been one of the leading content creators for healing and recovery of both betrayed and unfaithful spouses. After more than a decade of blogging and filming under one of the betrayal trauma's founding fathers, clinician Rick Reynolds of affairrecovery.com, Sam has ventured out to pursue, create and live out his lifelong vision and passion for healing those touched by the trauma of infidelity. Through Sam's Healing Podcast and Ask the Unfaithful, Samuel continues to bring his own personal experiences with infidelity recovery along with delivering the most current and up-to-date clinical wisdom and healing modalities for recovery after an affair. Learn more at samshealingpodcast.comSend us Fan MailTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

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“Neurodiversity” sounds like a recent buzzword, but it's just a succinct way to capture what we all know: everyone does not process information the same way. Many formal diagnoses fall under the umbrella of neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. But knowing the specific diagnosis is not necessarily as important as understanding how a person thinks, especially in the context of trauma recovery. Today we are joined by Shealyn Clinger, LCSW, who invites us to think about neurodiversity from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. We start the conversation by defining neurodivergence before discussing the interplay with trauma exposure and suggestions for how to help patients on their path to trauma recovery. As always, we end with Actionable Intel to help listeners hone their skills.Shealyn Clinger, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and Data Manager II at the Consortium for Defense Psychology, where she supports program evaluation and the translation of research into clinical practice. She is also the founder of Cerebral Counseling & Consulting, a private practice specializing in trauma and neurodiversity-affirming care. As a military spouse with both clinical expertise and lived experience, Shealyn is passionate about improving care for neurodivergent individuals and military-connected communities through practical, evidence-informed approaches.Resources mentioned in this episode: ADDitude Magazine: ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support Understood: Understood - For learning and thinking differencesNeurodivergent Insights: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/ Calls-to-action: Shift your perspective from “what's wrong with this patient?” to “how do they process the world and how can I help them heal?”Conduct a comprehensive assessment for each patient, including a thorough review of developmental historyShare your impactful moment in the comments or via https://www.speakpipe.com/cdpp4pSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

Talking to your child about donor conception can feel terrifying. What do you say? When do you say it? And how do you do it without creating shame or confusion? In this episode, reproductive therapist Lisa Schuman, LCSW, shares her Zoom Out Theory for talking to donor‑conceived children about their story. Instead of getting stuck in today's anxiety, Lisa helps you think about your child's long‑term emotional health and sense of self. You'll learn how to acknowledge your own feelings, and start (or continue) the conversation in a way that builds connection rather than fear. In this episode, you'll learn: Why talking to your donor‑conceived child can feel so stressful and lonely What it means to “zoom out” and think about who your child is becoming over time How to balance your emotions with what your child actually needs to hear Why “waiting until they're older” often makes conversations harder, not easier Practical steps to move from feeling stuck to feeling clearer and more confident Episode Resources: https://familybuilding.net/events-page/

-OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos LuisFeaturing Guest Co‑Host: #oneMicNiteTalk--Shane Mark Tull LCSW-RBook: "The Mental Health Pandemic" Available on AmazonIf you need help or feeling suicidal there are people you can call..*** MentalHealthAmerica.org (MHA)1-800-273-TALK (8255)--support groups--therapists--⭐ Episode SummaryIn this urgent and emotionally charged episode of OneMicNite Podcast, host Marcos Luis sits down with clinical psychotherapist Shane M. Tull, LCSW‑R to break down the known facts surrounding the Nolan Wells case — a case that has shaken communities, raised national questions, and exposed deep fault lines in America's racial and justice systems.---Together, Marcos and Shane explore the psychological, cultural, and systemic layers behind Nolan's disappearance and death. They examine how racial dynamics, implicit bias, and the long‑standing fear imposed on Black men in America shape both public perception and investigative outcomes. The conversation also confronts the possibility of a community‑level cover‑up, the silence of key witnesses, and whether federal agents should now intervene to ensure transparency and accountability.--This episode blends clinical insight, social analysis, and community truth‑telling, offering listeners a grounded, compassionate, and unflinching look at a case that continues to demand answers.

What happens when one spouse desperately wants another child—and the other feels just as strongly that their family is complete? Unlike so many marital disagreements, this one doesn't offer an obvious compromise. And when the stakes are this emotional, the question of whether to have another baby can become about much more than family size: trust, autonomy, resentment, fear, and whether each spouse feels heard and respected. In this episode of @dearyoetzet, Lisa Septimus and Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, LCSW, explore how couples can navigate one of the most consequential disagreements in a marriage: how to understand what lies beneath each partner's position, protect the trust between them, and move toward a decision neither spouse feels was forced upon them. They also discuss the Jewish values and halachic considerations that make questions of family planning even more complex.

What happens when a long-term gay couple is no longer fully monogamous—but neither partner feels entirely comfortable calling the relationship open? Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores the emotional territory between monogamy and consensual non-monogamy: relationships that change gradually, sexual agreements that make sense intellectually but remain difficult emotionally, and the difference between genuine acceptance and reluctant permission. This episode examines erotic grief, aging, changing desire, hookup-app use, fear of losing a shared life, and the difficult conversations couples sometimes avoid. Rather than arguing that one relationship structure is superior, Ken encourages gay male couples to build relationships deliberately—with honesty, mutual awareness, emotional respect, and agreements that can evolve as their lives change. To learn more about therapy for gay men and gay male couples in California, or coaching services available worldwide, visit GayTherapyLA.com.

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Steph sits down with Christina P. Kantzavelos Gameiro, LCSW, MSW, MLIS, an Integrative Lyme, Chronic Illness/Pain, Neurodivergent, C PTSD Psychotherapist and Coach.Christina brings a unique perspective to chronic illness because she has lived it herself.After years of unexplained symptoms, countless medical appointments and eventually becoming so sick that she could no longer work, Christina was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her own healing journey led her to explore the nervous system, trauma informed care and the mind body connection, ultimately inspiring her to help others navigating chronic illness.In this episode, Dr. Steph and Christina dive into the often overlooked layers of chronic illness and Lyme, including:• Why the nervous system can become stuck in fight, flight, freeze or fawn• The connection between chronic illness, trauma and the window of tolerance• Why some people become incredibly sensitive to supplements, foods and their environment• Why building safety and nervous system capacity can be an important part of the healing process• The complicated relationship between Lyme, chronic illness, environmental stressors and the body• Why there is no single protocol or one size fits all approach• The emotional experience of losing your health and wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again• Learning to trust your body instead of living in fear of every new symptomMost importantly, this episode is a reminder that your body is not your enemy.It is constantly trying to protect you, adapt and keep you safe.As Christina says, we don't get sick in isolation, and we don't heal in isolation.This is a conversation about chronic illness, nervous system regulation, trauma, resilience, hope and learning to work with your body rather than constantly fighting against it.Let us know your thoughts on this episode hereFor any further information, feel free to email us at info@vagusclinic.com.  Our team is happy to help.  We offer 20-minute complimentary health calls, and you can sign up for one here.

Everyone worries. Bills. Family. Health. Work. The future. Anxiety is a normal part of being human—but when does ordinary worry become something more? Something that needs professional intervention? More specifically, when does “everyday anxiety” become Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA member expert Ben Eckstein, LCSW, therapist, anxiety specialist, and author of “Worrying Is Optional,” to explain how clinicians distinguish everyday stress from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. You'll learn why worrying isn't the same as problem-solving, why avoiding anxiety often makes it worse, and how evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy help people reclaim their lives.  Listeners Will Learn The physical symptoms that commonly accompany chronic anxiety Why avoidance can make anxiety stronger over time The role of medications like SSRIs and benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders Why worry can feel productive — even though it hardly ever is Whether you've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, wonder if your anxiety has crossed the line from normal to clinical, or want to better understand someone you care about, this conversation offers practical insights, expert guidance, and hope. We would like to thank Otsuka for providing educational support for this episode. Our guest, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  He's a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a trainer, speaker, and author of the book, “Worrying is Optional.”  Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

Unlock the secrets to achieving quality skin and understanding excess skin in our latest episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast! Join host Mel Gottfried, along with Dr. Omar Beidas and Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, as they dive deep into the complexities of skin quality and the impact of weight loss on your body. Key takeaways: Discover the difference between quality skin and excess skin. Learn about innovative techniques like radio frequency tightening and fat grafting. Understand the importance of choosing the right surgeon for your body contouring needs. Explore the psychological aspects of dealing with skin changes after weight loss. What's your biggest challenge with skin quality after weight loss? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for weekly insights on plastic surgery and mental health! #PlasticSurgery #SkinQuality #BodyContouring Did your surgeon talk to you about skin quality or radiofrequency tightening during your consultation? Are you considering a 360 lower body lift? Drop your questions and experiences in the comments below!

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You find a vape in your teenager's room, backpack, or pocket. When you ask about it, they shrug and say:“It's not a big deal.”“Everyone does it.”“It's only nicotine.”“I can stop whenever I want.”“You're completely overreacting.”Those statements can immediately pull you into an argument. You may feel compelled to prove how dangerous vaping is, demand a confession, or give a severe consequence before you understand what is actually happening.But you do not have to convince your teen that vaping is serious before you can respond seriously.In Episode 289, we talked about the first conversation to have after discovering that your teen has been vaping. In today's Quick Reset, we are getting even more practical.Tess gives you five exact scripts for responding when your teen minimizes, defends, or dismisses their vaping.You'll learn what to say when your teen tells you:“Vaping is no big deal.”“Everyone does it.”“It's only nicotine.”“I can stop whenever I want.”“You're completely overreacting.”You'll also learn why arguing, lecturing, and piling on frightening information can make your teen defend vaping more strongly—even when part of them may already be worried.These scripts will help you:Stay calm without becoming passive.Hold a clear boundary without demanding agreement.Move beyond the argument and assess what is actually happening.Ask about frequency, cravings, stress, peer pressure, and access.Help your teen become more honest about whether stopping feels difficult.Protect your relationship while still taking nicotine use seriously.Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can affect areas of the developing adolescent brain connected to attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Young people can also begin showing signs of nicotine dependence before they are vaping every day. CDC: E-Cigarette Use Among YouthYour goal is not to frighten or shame your teen. Your goal is to make it safer for them to tell you the truth—and then take the appropriate next step.Download Tess's free Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven additional scripts and a practical plan for the first ten minutes of a difficult conversation.⭐Download the free Tech Reset Agreement to create clearer family expectations around phones, gaming, sleep, school responsibilities, and family connection:

Most people first hear the words guardianship and conservatorship in a moment of crisis, when an accident, illness, or cognitive decline has already taken the decision out of their hands. Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW has spent years inside that court system, conducting the capacity assessments that decide whether someone keeps the right to manage their own life or a court steps in to decide for them. She joins Bri Conn, CFP® to pull these intimidating legal terms apart and draw a clear line between the reactive path and the proactive one: guardianship and conservatorship are what happen when no plan exists, while a power of attorney set up ahead of time keeps every medical and financial choice in your hands. For solo adults who may not have a default next of kin to name, they talk through how to build that safety net on purpose and how Childfree Trust® can step in when there is no obvious person to list.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The real difference between guardianship and conservatorship, why guardianship is best understood as reactive, and how a court process gets triggered when no plan is already in placeHow a guardian or conservator actually gets chosen, who can file the petition, what the two-professional assessment involves, and how the role can fall to a stranger or the state when no one you know is willing or able to serveWhy guardianship is so difficult and costly to reverse once it is granted, and what the ward has to go through to try to reinstate their own rightsHow a power of attorney for both medical and financial decisions keeps your choices in your hands, why it never requires a court, and why naming a backup is just as important as naming your first choiceWhat belongs in your care documents, from doctors and billing details to your wishes on treatment, facilities, who to notify, and even who cares for your pet, and how Childfree Trust® can serve as the power of attorney when you have no one to name by defaultExplore Childfree Trust:Explore Childfree Trust & start protecting your future today: https://childfreetrust.com/ Episode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW  is a Senior Advisor at Childfree Trust® with three decades in social services across child welfare, public schools, and guardianship and probate. She is also one of the nation's first Certified Veterinary Social Workers, with deep expertise in the legal and emotional terrain that vulnerable individuals navigate. She has conducted guardianship and capacity assessments within the court system for many years.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

There's a kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up in your calendar. It's the invisible work of holding everything together, of being the one everyone turns to, the one who never cracks. You carry it so well that people forget you're carrying anything at all, and eventually, you start to forget too. Natasha Bryant, a licensed therapist and confidence mindset coach who works with high-achieving women, joins host Sreemedha to talk about what over-functioning really costs, why it so often gets mistaken for strength, and how to start setting boundaries without the guilt of letting anyone down. About the Guest: Natasha Bryant, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, execution strategist, and keynote speaker, and the founder of Speak Life Transformation. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she helps high-achieving women navigate burnout, self-doubt, and perfectionism, blending clinical expertise with mindset coaching to help clients build sustainable success without losing themselves in the process. Key Takeaways: Over-functioning isn't going above and beyond for impact, it's often proving your worth to spaces you fear you don't belong in. Watch for burnout signs like emotional exhaustion, cognitive fog, and quiet resentment toward people who never step up the way you do. Ask yourself: is there a responsibility I'm carrying that was never mine to carry in the first place? Setting a boundary doesn't always mean saying no to someone else, sometimes it just means not doing the solving for them. Less stress, more time, and things feeling simpler are signs the shift is working, that's often more available than you think. Connect With the Guest:

Follow along on social media @therapybookspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews Shaina Siber, LCSW—founder of Affirm Mental Health and host of the Affirming Minds podcast—about burnout and Shaina's book, Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: Beyond the Blueprint (affiliant link). Shaina shares about her own burnout after working in a hospital during COVID, where burnout and moral injury were pervasive. Shaina explores symptoms of burnout such as exhaustion, cynicism/disengagement, cognitive impairment, and emotional impairment.  Shaina explores how values and self-compassion play a role in recovery of burnout.    Show Highlights Why Burnout Defining Burnout Signs First Steps and Values Systemic Causes and Fixes Book Blueprint Overview Self-Compassion That Works Favorite Exercises and Tools About the author: Shaina Siber, LCSW, is the founder of Affirm Mental Health, an accredited continuing education program for therapists and the host of The Affirming Minds Podcast. She is an integrative therapist and educator with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in burnout recovery for high achievers, healthcare workers and parents and champions trauma informed, culturally humble and LGBTQ affirming care.

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You find a vape in your teenager's backpack, bedroom, sweatshirt, or car.Within seconds, fear takes over:How long has this been happening?Where did they get it?Is this nicotine or marijuana?Are they addicted?What else are they hiding?You may want to immediately take their phone, ground them, demand the whole story, or deliver a long lecture about what vaping can do to their health.But the first few minutes of this conversation matter.If your teen feels cornered, shamed, or interrogated, you may get denial, blame, or partial truths. That does not mean you should ignore the vaping or avoid consequences. It means that before you decide what response is appropriate, you need enough information to understand what you are actually dealing with.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, explains how to begin the first conversation after discovering that your tween or teen has been vaping.You will learn:Why you should regulate yourself before confronting your teenThe difference between starting with facts and starting with accusationsWhat to say when your teen insists the vape belongs to someone elseFive questions that can help you understand how frequently your teen is vapingHow to explore whether vaping is connected to stress, anxiety, social pressure, focus, or nicotine cravingsWhy experimentation, regular use, and possible nicotine dependence require different responsesHow to create consequences that are related, reasonable, and focused on safetyWhen to involve your teen's pediatrician or another healthcare professionalHow to repair the conversation if you already yelled, threatened, or reacted out of fearThe goal is not to become permissive about vaping.The goal is to respond in a way that gives you the best chance of getting honest information, protecting your teen's health, and addressing the real reason the vaping is happening.You can hold a clear boundary and preserve the relationship at the same time.The relationship is the intervention.If this episode helped, follow The Single Parenting Reset Show on Apple Podcasts so the next practical reset is waiting for you.Download the Tween and Teen Conflict Reset Kit for scripts and a step-by-step plan to help you stay regulated, reduce power struggles, and respond more effectively during difficult conversations:Tween & Teen Conflict Reset Kit for seven practical scripts and a First-Ten-Minutes Plan.If vaping, lying, escalating conflict, or disconnection has become an ongoing concern in your family, you can also learn more about a Parent Reset Strategy Session here:Parent Reset Strategy Session.⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

Send us Fan MailThe Peace & Prosperity Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation with Dr. Jason Phillips, LCSW, licensed therapist and confidence expert in Raleigh, NC, discussing all things related to self-love and self-confidence, and how we can improve ourselves personally and professionally.Dr. Jason Phillips was a guest speaker on Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, where he joined Dr. Cam to discuss the pressure high-achieving teens face around confidence, perfectionism, burnout, and self-worth.They explore how parents can help teens separate their worth from their performance, become more comfortable with failure, develop greater independence, and build healthier relationships with rest and achievement. Dr. Jason also shares practical strategies for navigating negative self-talk and creating connection before trying to “fix” the problem.If you're raising a high-achieving teen, this conversation offers practical tools to help them succeed without sacrificing their mental health.Find out more about Dr. Cam's work at https://www.askdrcam.com/Plus, remember to join our podcast community—like, share, subscribe, and let us know what topics you want us to cover next. Engage with us, send a DM, or leave a review. Let's continue this journey towards peace and prosperity together.To stay connected with Jason and learn about coaching, connect with Jason on social media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jphillipsmswVisit Jason's website for a consultation:Website -https://www.jasonlphillips.comTo book Jason to speak to your team or organization:https://peaceprosperitycoaching.hbportal.co/public/660d8068c9d2d600253b215b/1-InquirySupport the show