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Pandemic Flux in Teens: Why It's So Hard Oct 19, 2021

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Our teens are particularly vulnerable to pandemic flux. Remember how we introduced this term to you in last week's episode? Short recap: blunted emotions, spikes in anxiety or depression, and the need to make drastic changes in your life.

Since our teens are still figuring out who they are exactly, pandemic flux can be very confusing for them. Combine this with the negative narrative that's often paired with this and your teenager might be left having thoughts like: "This must be who I am. I must not be cut out for this".

We walk you through what pandemic flux looks like in teens, why they are particularly vulnerable, the effect of pandemic flux on your family system, and how you can support your teen when they're experiencing pandemic flux.

Have a listen and come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know your thoughts. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/pandemic-flux-in-teens/

Pandemic Flux Parenting - The New Term for What We've ALL Been Feeling! Oct 12, 2021

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Have you been experiencing spikes of anxiety or depression lately? Or do you sometimes just feel numb? Maybe you've been feeling the desire to drastically change something about your life?

Let us tell you this: you're not alone and there's nothing wrong with you.

What you're experiencing is called Pandemic Flux and it has exactly those symptoms.

Join us today to learn more about what Pandemic Flux is, what it looks like, where it comes from, and what we can do about it.

How have you been experiencing Pandemic Flux? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/pandemic-flux/

Fatherhood as Social Activism: An Interview With Journeyman Founder Jason Frishman, Psy.D. Oct 05, 2021

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Fatherhood. What does it mean to you?

Inter-generationally and culturally, we've passed down gender roles but things are changing and we find ourselves on a massive turning point. As a society, we're redefining what it means to be a man, a father.

Today, we're talking to Jason Frishman, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping boys, men, and families. He created the Journeyman Foundation, a coaching group for fathers, to help men improve their connections with their families and give them the tools and strategies for the adventure of parenthood.

We're very excited to have Jason's perspective and expertise on our show today, and we've already got a little surprise for you: he will be back in a few weeks!

Tune in and let us know what your think on Facebook or Instagram. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/fatherhood-social-activism/

Post Partum Anxiety: A Deep Dive With Kayla Hayes Sep 28, 2021

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Today's important topic is not only for moms to be, as many people might think. As we're taking a deep dive into post partum anxiety and depression with Kayla Hayes, it becomes clear that the knowledge that's being shared today is important for both moms and dads. Whether you plan on having a baby, your third child is on the way or you're looking at your pregnancy retrospectively, today's episode is for you.

We all agree that in our society, there's not enough awareness around post partum anxiety, due to a lack of knowledge, and we'd love to see that change.

We would love to hear your feedback on our podcast, so head over to Apple Podcasts to leave us a review or let us know what you think on our Facebook or Instagram.

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/post-partum-anxiety/

How to Show Your Kids You're Truly Listening Sep 21, 2021

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"YOU'RE NOT LISTENING TO ME!"

Sounds familiar?

We expect our kids to listen but they expect the same thing from us. And even though we might feel like we're listening to them, to our kids it can feel like we're not. The issue here is not that we're not good listeners, it's probably more that we're not good at showing them that we're listening.

In today's episode, we discuss a 3-step framework we often use during our therapy sessions that will help you show your kid you are truly listening to them during the important moments.

We even play out some scenes to show you what this framework would look like in real-life situations. You don't want to miss this ;)

Come over to our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts on today's episode. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/show-your-kids-you-are-listening/

Comeback Kids: An Interview With Jacquelyn Lazo on Post-Pandemic Parenting Sep 14, 2021

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Why is this moment in the pandemic so hard for kids and parents alike? How do we help our kids through the pandemic?

Just some of the burning questions many of us have had recently.

In today's episode, we're joined by Jacquelyn Lazo, kids' mental health activist and co-author of Comeback Kids - A Pocket Guide to Post-Pandemic Parenting.

We discuss key steps that parents can take in order to better parent their kids through this moment, how to talk to your kids, and different ways to ask questions.

That being said, let today's episode be a reminder for you to be kind to yourself and others during this time.

We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode. So, come over to our Facebook or Instagram and let us know. We always love hearing from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/comeback-kids-parenting/

[REWIND] Parents Have Feelings, Too Sep 07, 2021

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Do you ever feel confused about how you are supposed to talk about your feelings as a parent? On the one hand, we are supposed to "shield" our children from the ups and downs of life and not talk about our feelings. On the other hand, aren't we supposed to model healthy emotional expression and teach them that feelings are important?

We spend so much time talking about our kids' feelings, but we forget that our own feelings are equally important to address. Not only for ourselves but also to raise emotionally healthy kids.

We get into the WHYs and HOWs of expressing your feelings as a parent, all with the aim of improving your own well-being as well as increasing empathy and problem-solving in your kids. So, sit back, relax, take a listen… and then tell your kids all about it!

Come over to our Instagram or Facebook to let us know how it went. We always love to hear from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/rewind-parents-have-feelings-too/

Back-to-School Meltdowns in 2021 - The Post Pandemic Edition Aug 31, 2021

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

In today's episode, we answer questions like:

Why is my kid experiencing back-to-school meltdowns?
What causes a child to have a meltdown?
When are my kid's meltdowns healthy and when not (anymore)?
How to prevent back-to-school meltdowns?
What to do when your kid is having back-to-school meltdowns.
How to handle different kinds of meltdowns and situations.

Tune in and let us know what your think on our Facebook or Instagram. We always love to hear from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/back-to-school-meltdowns/

Pandemic Parenting 2.0: Dealing With Your Own Trauma First Aug 24, 2021

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Pandemic parenting in 2021: the struggle is real. We know because we're right there with you. Today's episode of Podcast Therapists is for parents, and parents only, because in order to be there for your child 100%, you need to take care of yourself first.

Luckily, we have our very own trauma specialist at Podcast Therapists. Sarah is going to walk us through what triggers this mass trauma, how to deal with trauma triggers, coping mechanisms, and much more. We'll also give you tips on how to deal with your own anxiety and trauma first, so you're ready for pandemic parenting 2.0!

Tune in and let us know what your think on our Facebook or Instagram. We always love to hear from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/pandemic-parenting-2-0/

Mental Health for Young Athletes - Part 2: What Can We Learn From Simone Biles? - With Michael Atunrase Aug 10, 2021

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This week, coach Mike is back and he's showing his perspective on Simone Biles' Olympic performances and what lessons we can learn from them. Michael Atunrase is not only the founder and head coach of Resilience Fitness & Sports Performance Training, but he is also a mental health advocate. He shares our belief that mental health should be an equally important part of sports training, as are warm-ups, strength training, and cardio.

In today's episode, we talk about the strong connection between mind and body, the contradictions regarding mental health for young athletes, and essential mental health strategies to implement for every athlete out there.

Come over to our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts about today's episode. We always love to hear from you!

Full show notes: http://www.podcasttherapists.com/episode/mental-health-for-young-athletes/