Send a text When defiance shows up at home or school, it can feel like a wall you can’t climb. We close our five-part journey on oppositional defiant disorder by pulling the lens back: what actually changes prognosis, how treatment works in real life, and why kids don’t typically “grow out of it” without support—they grow into it. We talk plainly about what ... Show More
Feb 13
Your Lawyer Isn’t Your Therapist, And Your Child Isn’t Your Messenger
Send a textWhen separation feels like threat, logic takes a back seat and the fight can become a way of life. We unpack why some breakups escalate into enduring, high-conflict patterns—especially when kids are involved—and how fear of loss, identity injury, and nervous-system def ... Show More
7 m
Feb 14
Children Caught In The Crossfire
Send a textConflict after separation can look like simple disagreement, but what sits underneath is a complex struggle for power, control, and psychological positioning. We pull back the curtain on those hidden dynamics and focus on what matters most: how they land on a child’s n ... Show More
11m 54s
Feb 14
Why Your Feelings Are Always Real And Your Actions Still Count
Send a textEver been told “your feelings are valid” and felt both seen and confused? We dig into that tension with a clear, compassionate guide to emotions, awareness, and accountability. As a child and adolescent psychotherapist, I walk through why feelings are always real, why ... Show More
16m 58s
Jul 2019
Positive & Negative Sides of Stress
<p>In today's Dishing Up Nutrition, we're going to introduce you to a new way of thinking about stress. There are many types of stress, and believe it or not, some stress is actually positive. Where is your stress coming from? What are the most harmful sources of stress to our bo ... Show More
46m 26s
May 2024
How Good Stressors on the Body Can Improve Your Health and Well Being
Namaste, loves. Welcome back to our Thursday Q &A show, where today we're going to be talking about good stressors on the body, known as eustressors. Now, usually when we use the term stress, we're trying to reduce these impacts on our life. We all know the ravaging effects o ... Show More
36m 24s
