As our schedules shift for summer, we think revisiting this episode with expert Lindsey Kealey is the perfect reminder. The warmer weather is great for vacations or some weekend fun in the sun, but we also know that the shift in schedule can be tough for parents and children. Little minds can have big feelings and in the spirit of secure relating, we are tak ... Show More
May 2023
Let’s talk about it: A Pathway for Conversations & Meaningful Change on Climate with Dr. Anna Graybeal (Series SRIW, Ep 4, 205)
It shouldn’t have to be so scary to address the elephant in the room – and we’re here to do just that on the environmental crisis
It is easy to shy away from tough conversations about the state of our world. Leaning into defenses – like resisting the conversation – can feel like ... Show More
56m 47s
May 2023
Navigating Racial Trauma & Identity with Gliceria Pérez & Debra Chatman-Finley Part 1 (SRIW Series, Ep 2, 203)
This is part of the series, Secure Relating in an Insecure World AND the first of a 2-parter on racial trauma! BIPOC therapists tell the truth about their experiences - from corporate America to working in child protective services, this discussion is full of painful yet unfortun ... Show More
53m 52s
Oct 2024
Navigating Burnout: Strategies for Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Jessi Gold
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Jessi Gold, Author of "How do you Feel?" discusses her book on mental health and burnout, particularly in the healthcare sect ... Show More
50m 58s
Sep 17
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids
Big kids mean big feelings and sometimes that shows up as defiance, meltdowns, or even anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface and why it’s not just “bad behavior.” We often think school-aged is cruising with emotions but big feeling ... Show More
51m 48s
Feb 2025
How Screens Hurt Kids’ Brains: A Conversation with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, MD (#228)
<p>In this episode, Melanie welcomes Dr. Victoria Dunckley, an integrative psychiatrist and author of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Your-Childs-Brain-Screen-Time/dp/1608682846/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=reset+your+childs+brain&qid=1617295780&sr=8-1'><em>Rese ... Show More
50m 9s
Nov 6
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child's Need for Dominance
In this episode, I respond to Heather's question about a client who returned to therapy after a higher level of care. This child's play is dominated by themes of money, power, and control — and I explain how these themes often reflect underlying anxiety and a need to avoid vulner ... Show More
13m 7s
