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#156 Boys and Body Image Mar 14, 2022

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How do we help boys develop positive body image?

In this episode I interview Dr Charlotte Markey, a leading body image expert for close to three decades. While body image concerns have traditionally been considered a female-centric issue, recent research suggests that 75% of adolescent boys are dissatisfied with their bodies. Now more than ever, boys are facing the same competing pressures: to look a certain way, to wear the right clothes and shoes, to be strong and muscular, and on the mental health side, to hide their feelings and worries from others.

That’s why the author of The Body Image Book for Girls tackles the subject for boys in a new book, Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, which Cambridge University Press will publish on April 7, 2022, and I urge you to schedule an interview.

Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading experts in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management for close to three decades. A professor of psychology and founding director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University, she is passionate about helping people develop a positive perception of their bodies. The author of The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless, Dr. Markey will release her latest book, BEING YOU: The Body Image Book for Boys, from Cambridge University Press in April 2022. Her previous publications include Smart People Don’t Diet: How the Latest Science Can Help You Lose Weight Permanently, which Scientific American praised as “possibly the best book about weight loss ever written,” and Body Positive: Understanding and Improving Body Image in Science and Practice, co-edited with Drs. Elizabeth Daniels and Meghan Gillen.

To learn more about Dr. Charlotte Markey go to: https://markey.camden.rutgers.edu/

Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/char_markey/?hl=en

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#155 Girls Without Limits Mar 07, 2022

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In this episode I have a great conversation with Lisa Hinkelman, author of Girls Without Limits: Helping Girls Succeed in Relationships, Academics, Careers, and Life. Lisa has recently released her second edition of Girls Without Limits, Her first edition was published in 2013.

Lisa and I talk about how much has changed for girls in the past ten years. Lisa raised a very important question. "What skills does a girl need to not have sex with someone she doesn't want to have sex with.? or "What skills does a girl need to not send a nude picture?" Lisa stated that it's not a "character deficit it's a skills deficit." Girls need to be taught concrete and discrete skills like being able to stand up for herself, setting boundaries ahead of time, know how to enforce that boundary verbally and physically, knowing who to talk to when she needs support, knowing how to deal with coercion, and when to end or leave a situation.

Lisa Hinkelman, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX). She is a counselor, educator, researcher and author. Hinkelman's work for the past fifteen years has focused on the critical issues impacting girls and how schools, parents and educators can effectively support and encourage girls' interpersonal, educational and career growth. Previously, as a Counselor Education faculty member at The Ohio State University, her teaching and scholarly research focused on social and emotional learning, non-academic barriers that impact learning and girls' self-concept development. She was selected as a Nominated Changemaker for The White House United State of Women, Smart Business CEO of the Year and is a Draper Richards Kaplan Social Entrepreneur Fellow.

Contact Lisa at https://rulingourexperiences.com/

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#154 Everyday Resiliency When Life is Hard Feb 28, 2022

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In this episode we discuss Everyday Resiliency which is so needed after all we have gone through in the past couple of years. Dr. Robyne and I have a heartfelt discussion about how life is hard but that we and our teens can tap into everyday resiliency and rise up. This interview is all about hope and practical tips on how to raise resilient teens.

About Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor and resiliency expert. She specializes in navigating stress and change, personal wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance – both personal and organizational. In her speaking and teaching work, Dr. Robyne offers us accessible and practical strategies grounded in global case study research that help to foster and cultivate resiliency within ourselves and others.

Robyne is the author of Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency.

Contact Robyne at https://robynehd.ca/book/

Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/

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#153 Slowing Down the Hamster Wheel Feb 21, 2022

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Do you feel caught on a hamster wheel running as hard as you can, not feeling in charge of your life, and not feeling like your getting anywhere?

This episode will help you gain control of your life moment by moment and will help you slow down the hamster wheel.

In this episode, I interview Sue Ludwig a sought-after speaker, consultant, writer, and educator. A licensed occupational therapist and certified neo-natal therapist, she is president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists, where she uses a unique blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership to support the advancement of this specialized field on a global level.

Sue is the media expert in neonatal therapy for the American Occupational Therapy Association, a member of the steering committee for the National Coalition for Infant Health, and a medical advisory board member for Hope for HIE. Today, Sue lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and a couple of dogs, and has two grown children.

Sue is the author of Tiny Humans Big Lessons: How the NICU Taught me to Live with Energy Intention and Purpose. Sue is an amazing human being and a great friend. Sue helps you get off the hamster wheel and start being a leader in your life one moment at a time.

We talk about many great things like, how to slow down the hamster wheel, what our light-blockers are, what's it like to be on the receiving end of you, and how the energy you bring to the home and work matters.

Contact Sue and find more about Tiny Humans at https://sueludwig.com/

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#152 Grad to Grownup Feb 14, 2022

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Rags-to-riches author and CEO Gene Rice and his high school English teacher daughter Courtney Bejgrowicz, share critical information alongside professional and personal successes and failures to demystify adulthood. They are the co-authors of the book “Grad to Grown-Up” which teaches everything you didn’t learn in school but all you need to know to launch your personal and professional life.

There are five sections in the book that give incredibly practical tips to young adults—There are 68 tips to help you excel in your personal life, job search, career, personal finance, and health and relationships—This book provides real-world insights that are often overlooked in formal education.

GENE RICE is a leading executive retained recruiter, placing over 1000 executives while building one of the largest search firms in the world. He is also chairman of Rice Cohen International, and co-founder of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, which has helped over 700 kids children pursue their passions. He brings a desire to help others to all he does.

COURTNEY BEJGROWICZ is a high school English teacher who uses her passion for literature and desire to inspire others to inform her work. She enjoys mentoring teachers and helping her students find their inner voices.

Visit their website gradtogrownup.com

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#151 Growing Wise Teens in the Digital Age Feb 07, 2022

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How do we raise teens to be critical thinkers so they won't believe everything they read online?

In this episode I have a conversation with Julie Bogart who recently published, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parents Guide to Growing Wise Kids In the Digital Age.

Julie Bogart is the creator of the award-winning, innovative Brave Writer program, teaching writing and language arts to thousands of families every year. She homeschooled her five now-grown children for seventeen years and is the founder of Brave Learner Home, which supports homeschooling parents through coaching and teaching. She has also taught as an adjunct professor of theology at Xavier University. Bogart is the author of The Brave Learner.

Julie helps us think about self-aware critical thinking. As you know today everyone feels like an expert. Our teens look to the internet for their answers and think they have found the truth. In Raising Critical Thinkers, Julie gives us tools to help teens navigate the misinformation they find online so that teens can identify a fact, versus a fiction, or outright lie?

Also, she helps us identify the difference between fact, interpretation, evidence, perspective, opinion, prejudice, bias, belief, story, worldview, and what role they play in critical thinking.

To learn more about Julie and get her free downloads from her new book go to: https://raisingcriticalthinkers.com/

Follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/

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#150 Are You Waiting For Permission? Jan 31, 2022

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What do you truly want for your life? Are you waiting for permission?

In this episode, we are going to explore waiting for permission vs permission granted. There seems to be something deep in the DNA of a mom that seems to be waiting for permission. I think it's because moms can feel that it's selfish to pay attention to their own needs or have the life they truly want so they wait for someone to give them permission. But those closest to us are not mind readers and have no idea what’s in your heart or what you are secretly hoping for. The result is many moms end up resenting their family and their life because they feel they have given so much up for their families. I have invited an amazing guest who has walked the road from waiting for permission to permission granted.

Patty Aubery is a powerhouse of wisdom, creativity, and authenticity. She can be your best friend or the tough love you need to get unstuck when it seems impossible.

She's been there and done it - from her early days of building one of publishing’s first billion-dollar brands, Chicken Soup for the Soul, to her current role as president of The Canfield Training Group, she has created an inspiring life for herself (and others!) around the world.

For the last several years she’s been empowering women to show up more boldly and authentically in their lives with her best-selling book and course, Permission Granted. In it she teaches clients how granting themselves permission can lead them down a path of fulfilling what they want most out of life.

Contact Patty at Pattyaubery.com

Check out her Permission Granted Course and Retreat at https://www.pattyaubery.com/a/2147504524/wUcLYXar

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#149 The Amazing Teen Brain Jan 24, 2022

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Have you ever thought, "What was my teen thinking?" In this episode, we explore the upside and downside of the teenage brain.

I interview a knowledgeable and fellow therapist who is a parent to teens and is a therapist to teens. She is also an author and wrote Your Amazing Teen Brain which is written for teens but is good for moms as well. If you have a teen that can get lost in big feelings and get caught in negative automatic thoughts this book will help them understand their brain and give them tools to change their brain in a positive way. Her book is full of interesting research like how teens can increase their IQ through effortful work.

Let me introduce you to Elisa Nebolsine.

In addition to her clinical work, Elisa serves as an adjunct faculty at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, and at Catholic University’s graduate school of social work. Additionally, Elisa teaches and consults on cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical practice with children and adolescents both locally and nationally.

Elisa earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from Smith College, and she has been working with kids, teens, and young adults for the past twenty-five years. She has been featured in publications ranging from the Atlantic to NPR, and has been named a Washingtonian (DC) “Top Therapist” in multiple categories.

Contact Elisa at https://www.cbtforkids.com/

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#148 Foster Greater Confidence in Your Teens Jan 17, 2022

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An issue parents are facing everywhere: because of the events of the past couple of years, and social isolation especially, is that it's taken a huge toll on our kids - no matter their age. Especially with their confidence

So how do we help teens become bolder, amidst the challenges of today’s world?

Our guest today gives actionable ideas for parents who are hoping to foster greater confidence in their kids and themselves.

Fred Joyal is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. He has previously written two books on marketing, has dabbled in standup and improv comedy, acted in bad movies and excellent TV commercials. His latest book, Superbold: from Under-confident to Charismatic in 90 days, was just released in October. He once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess and was also a question on Jeopardy. He is an avid cyclist, a below-average tennis player, and an even worse golfer. He lives in Los Angeles.

Connect with Fred at fredjoyal.com,

The fast link to the book on Amazon is geni.us/Superbold. (the capital S matters for some)

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#147 How to Make Peace With Your Mom Jan 10, 2022

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In this episode, we turn our attention to our moms. Every mother-daughter relationship is complicated and this is true with our own moms. We can tend to reduce our mom to a single story, for example, you can idealize your mom, "she was the best mom ever" or label her like "my mom was such a perfectionist." The truth is that several things can be true at once.

Our guest today Dr. Judy Rabinor shares her journey with her mom in her newest book, The Girl in the Red Boots.

I love these 3 quotes from her book.

“Every mother contains her daughter in herself and every daughter her mother and every mother extends backward into her mother and forward into her daughter.” —Carl G. Jung, MD

“We are taught to believe that pent-up hostility is dangerous, yet the real tragedy is pent-up love. . . . The release of pent-up love and respect for our mothers brings the added gift of love and respect for ourselves.” —Paula J. Caplan, PhD

"Grief has been my teacher, helping me understand, accept and make peace with the fragility of life, the complexity of love, and the imperfections inherent in all relationships, especially mothering." Judy Rabinor, PhD

Judith Ruskay Rabinor Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author and writing coach, writing coach, and consultant. She offers psychotherapy consultations for individual, couples, families, and mental health professionals. She conducts a therapy group for binge eaters, a consultation group for mental health clinicians interested in women’s issues and 2 writing groups—you can read more about these groups on her website: Judithruskayrabinorphd.com. She is the author of the recently published book (2021): The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother and two previous books: A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger, Hope and Healing and Befriending Your Ex After Divorce: Making Life Better for You, Your Kids and Yes, Your Ex .

Contact Judy: www.judithruskayrabinorphd.com

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