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Worthy Mother PodcastMillennial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pandemic Parenting with Allie McQuaidMillennial moms, where you at?! With May being Maternal Metnal Health Awareness Month, Emily is sitting down with therapist and perinatal mental health expert Allie McQuaid (@millennialmomtherapist) to explore the complex and often overwhelming reality of mental health for millennial moms.From pandemic parenting and the intense mental load to breaking generational cycles and managing perfectionism, this conversation is a must-listen for moms who feel like they’re doing it all — and still questioning whether it’s enough.Allie shares insights from her work with moms, her personal motherhood journey, and how social media, societal pressu...2025-05-0643 min
Psych TalkEpisode 223 | De-Influencing from "Mommy Culture" on Social Media with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-CIn today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C all about "de-influencing" from mommy culture on social media. Allie discusses her journey into leaning into both influencing and "de-influencing" culture on social media and defines for listeners what "de-influencing" is. She discusses reasons why people may want to lean into de-influencing culture, the harms of influencer culture, specifically when it comes to parenting influencers. We discuss social comparison when it comes to influencer culture and the benefits of embracing de-influencing. Further, Allie discusses some practical steps individuals can take to start leaning into de-influencing.2025-04-2153 min
The Modern Moms Roadmap to Balance PodcastEpisode 59: Finding Balance as a Millennial Mom with Special Guest Allie McQuaid, LCPCAre you feeling the weight of motherhood, mental health, and the endless expectations placed on moms today? In this heartfelt episode, Kayla sits down with Allie McQuaid, a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health expert, to unpack the realities of modern parenting. Together, they explore: The surprising ways social media impacts parenting perspectives. How millennial moms are breaking generational cycles and building emotional resilience. Strategies for balancing mental health, motherhood, and self-care. This episode offers an honest look at the joys and struggles of parenting while navigating anxiety and the mental load. If you’re crav...2025-01-2835 min
The Art of HobbynessThe Art of Matrescence with Allie McQuaidErin & Tam interview Allie McQuaid, Millennial Mom Therapist and dive into the transformative journey of Matrescence (the process of becoming a mother) and how hobbies can play a vital role in rediscovering yourself along the way.
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2024-10-2131 min
AND/BOTH Podcast32. Balancing Motherhood in the Age of Screens With Allie McQuaid (@millennialmomtherapist), founder of Tree House Therapy LLC.Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we welcome our guest Allie McQuaid, a mom, therapist, and business owner. We chat about the pervasive guilt and pressure to be perfect that many moms experience, and how modern mothers increasingly balance professional work inside or outside the home. Allie also shares her journey of opening a private practice in Maryland, where she works with moms from a 'treehouse' office space (it is SO amazing!!) aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment. Societal expectations, the impact of screen time on children, and the need for more supportive...2024-06-1454 min
Psych TalkEpisode 180 | Millennials Unlearning from their Childhood with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-CIn today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C all about millennials unlearning from their childhood. Allie is a therapist specializing in moms, but also loves working with millennials (many of whom are moms now). Allie and I discuss the various challenges millennials face when it comes to mental health, as well as many messages and themes millennials are currently working on unlearning from their childhood. Allie discusses the techniques she uses with millennial clients who are trying to unlearn from their childhood and how what we did learn as kids impact how we view...2024-03-2552 min
The Un-Perfected PodAll Things Postpartum with Expert Guest Allie McQuaid LCPCIn this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke welcomes Allison McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C, Allison is a Maryland-based licensed professional counselor and certified in perinatal mental health. She discusses how to implement self-care and boundaries into our lives as working moms. She dives deep into the importance of taking breaks and pauses throughout the day to recharge and remain present for our families and work without feeling depleted. She speaks about perinatal mental health struggles that mothers face during this period including anxiety, worry, body-image concerns, pressure to “bounce back”, identity development challenges, lack of support, resentfulness towards the support they...2023-03-1749 min
Students Teaching StudentsEpisode 23: James McQuaidAllie and Rae talk with James about his research into unions, labor history, and LGBTQ history and how all those things intersect! 2020-12-2759 min
Parent Driven Development046: Paternity Leave + Dad TalkParent Driven Development
Episode 046: Mike McQuaid on paternity leave, Balancing Dad Podcast, and raising kids in different countries.
03:08 Welcome Mike McQuaid (https://twitter.com/MikeMcQuaid)!
Mike McQuaid is a father of two and lives and works in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a senior engineer at Github where he’s worked for the last six years. In his free time, Mike is the package leader for the Homebrew (https://brew.sh/) package manager. He also likes going to the gym, walking his dog and hosting the Balancing Dad Podcast (https://balancingdads.com/) for working fathers.
03:40 Paternity leave
Split time paternity leave (ak...2020-06-1000 min
Kid Therapist PodcastBeing a Teen During a PandemicIn this episode Lauren welcomes special guest, Whitney Thompson, LCPC to discuss how teens are feeling and trying to cope during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Whitney is a LCPC (Licensed Counselor) in the states of Maryland and Colorado. She is the owner of Anchor Counseling Centers, a private practice with multiple locations in Carroll County and Howard County. While maintaining a small caseloa , Whitney also speaks frequently on the topic of teenagers and parenting skills at private institutions and Universities. Her focus in her career has been teenagers (mostly teenage girls) with whom she connects...2020-06-0134 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to deal with "toxic positivity"In this episode, Allie welcomes special guest Marie Stancovich, LCPC to discuss how older kids and teens, and especially the grown ups in their lives, may be dealing with the struggle "to achieve" and "be positive" during this challenging and uncertain time of a world pandemic. Marie provides ways to manage this term coined "toxic positivity" and how to deal with uncomfortable emotions during this stressful time.
Marie Stancovich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of Sigma Chi Iota. She is the owner of Wokini Therapy...2020-05-1535 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to manage regression in kidsAre you noticing old behaviors (or even new ones) presenting during this stressful time? Allie provides some tips for navigating the regressive behaviors and how to cope with these adjustments.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-1617 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to manage sibling conflictsAllie's goal with this week's podcast is to provide some quick ideas as to how to manage some family dynamics right now which may also translate after the lockdown has been lifted as well.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-04-0117 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to help your kids stay connectedThe FOMO (fear of missing out) is real right now for kids and teens! Kids are not just fearful of missing out, they are actually missing out! They miss their friends, school, sports, and they need those peer connections more than ever. Today Allie provides some tips about how to keep your kids connected, which can be helpful during confusing times like we are experiencing now, or anytime they are needing that extra boost of connection to friends.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-03-2516 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to get your kids to listenAllie provides tips and resources to encouraging appropriate listening skills for your kids.
- Modeling from parents/caregivers
- Connect before correct
- Focus on what you can and cannot control about the situation
- Collaborate and problem solve with your child together
- Give them choices
- Be playful!
Book recommendations:
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Paperback
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
How to Talk...2020-03-1123 minKid Therapist PodcastPreview of Season 2!Lauren and Allie are back for Season 2 of the Kid Therapist Podcast and are ready to discuss more topics and ways to help parents/caregivers/those who work with kids navigate difficult issues in their lives.2020-03-0408 minKid Therapist Podcast10 Ways to Promote Mental Health for 2020Allie & Lauren wrap up season 1 with 10 ways to cultivate and inspire your family to promote positive mental health in the new year.
Resources:
Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington
Psychologist Dr. Ashleigh Warner
Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson No Drama Discipline
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-12-1831 min