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PG-ishThe Mental Load Season: Boundaries, Burnout & the Pressure to Make It Magical with Paige Connell & Allie McQuaidIn today's roundtable discussion, we're exploring some of the most important topics for any working mom, including identity, the mental load, and the emotional weight we carry. We're joined by Allison McQuaid, a licensed therapist and founder of Tree House Therapy, who supports moms through every stage of motherhood, as well as Paige Connell, a mom of four and creator of She is a Paige Turner, whose viral content about the mental load and equity in motherhood has reached millions. The four of us are diving deep into what it really looks like for overwhelmed...
2025-11-281h 00
The Overwhelm Cure59. The Truth About Mom Guilt: Why One Failure Won't Ruin Your Child for Life with LPC Allison McQuaidLet's be real; guilt and parenthood go together like peanut butter and jelly. And there's nothing worse than hearing your inner mean girl whisper, "You're a terrible mother" after you've slipped up and yelled. The good news? A single "failure" will not define the rest of your child's life. Take it from today's guest, licensed professional counselor Allison McQuaid. In this episode, she and Kim dive into the following topics: Letting go of thinking you need to be the "perfect" parent Not judging others for their way of parenting T...
2024-09-0945 min
Run Your Story PodcastAndrew McAllister and Ross Ormond - "Just don't think a dream is too big"Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!In this episode, Allison Gaillard has an engaging conversation with duo running team, Andrew McAllister and Ross Ormond. The two share how they met in a men's Bible study and decided to undertake the extraordinary journey of duo running. Beyond the physical expedition, Andrew and Ross express their mission to bring more inclusion to sports, particularly marathons, for individuals with a physical challenge. Discussions are had about their favorite races, their pre-race routines and the importance of matching shoes. They discuss the struggles they encountered...
2023-12-131h 03
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...
2023-03-1749 min
Silbidos en el vientoSilbidos en el viento (118, NOVEDADES)CÁPSULA - ALL MY FRIENDS / CIUDAD FANTASMA / ESFERAS (2021)
MYSTIC BRAVES - SUNDOWN (2021)
LA LUZ - IN THE COUNTRY / YUBA ROT (2021)
LA PERRA BLANCO - SWEET DADDY LIPS / DREAM (2021)
BUFFALO NICHOLS - HOW TO LOVE (2021)
CAPITAIN TRASHO - I CAN DO IT (2021)
DEAD SEQUOIA - LAGUNÓN (2021)
INDY TUMBITA - HYPNÓTICA (2021)
JULIEN BAKER - FAITH HEALER (2021)
MICHAEL STIPE - NO TIME FOR LOVE LIKE NOW / DRIVE TO THE OCEAN (2020)
SARAH MCQUAID - IF WE DIG ANY DEEPER (2021)
DOT ALLISON - CONSTELLATIONS (2021)
LUKE WINSLOW - LISA´S SONG (2021)
JAMES ROOM - BEFORE THIS / WE ARE BACK (2021)
SUSO DIAZ & APPALOOSAS - NOBO...
2021-10-282h 17
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!
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 package manager. He also likes going to the gym, walking his dog and hosting the Balancing Dad Podcast for working fathers.
03:40 Paternity leave
Split time paternity leave (ak...
2020-06-1048 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 use technology to your advantage during quarantineIn this episode, Lauren welcomes the amazing Dr. Rachel Altvater to the podcast to discuss ways technology as your friend, not enemy, during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine life.
Introduction to Tele-Play Therapy by Dr. Altvater:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZJdC0eTbc
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2020-05-0831 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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2020-04-1617 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to survive online learning with your kidsIn this episode Lauren provides strategies and tips for navigating online learning throughout the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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2020-04-0821 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.
https://www.5lovelanguages.com
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/B01GQO95PY/ref=sr_1_5?crid=22PL44S6LE1E4&dchild=1&keywords=5+love+languages+by+gary+chapman&qid=1585773339&sprefix=5+love%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5
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2020-04-0117 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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2020-03-2516 minKid Therapist PodcastHow to play with your kidsDuring this worrisome and uncertain time of the COVID-19 world pandemic, our kids are still the center of our world. What they need right now is comfort, safety, routines, and PLAY!
Lauren provides tips and ideas about how to play with your kids while many of you are spending a lot more time with these little humans right now!
2020-03-2019 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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2019-12-1831 minKid Therapist PodcastGrief in KidsIn this episode we welcome special guest Courtney Mack, LMSW to discuss grief and loss in kids.
Resources discussed:
https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=invisible+string&qid=1575994109&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Workbook-Creative-Activities/dp/0316524913/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=invisible+string&qid=1575994109&sr=8-4
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Lost-Things-John-Connolly/dp/1442429348/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+book+of+lost+things&qid=1576000645&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Grieving-Heart-Teens/dp/1879651238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NQTOT1B79GG3&keywords=healing+your+grieving+heart+...
2019-12-1134 minKid Therapist PodcastDepression in KidsLearn the signs and symptoms of depression in children and ways to support your child.
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2019-12-0425 minKid Therapist PodcastBody Positivity in KidsToday we discuss how to help encourage and empower body positivity in kids. We have a very special guest Alex Morella, LGPC. Alex Morella is a licensed graduate therapist working within a private practice setting. Alex has a background in working with those coping with trauma and anxiety disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-esteem issues. Alex is a firm believer in the body positivity movement. She passionate about supporting others in strengthening their mind and body connections, as well as, building a sense of home within their bodies.
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2019-11-2029 minKid Therapist PodcastPracticing Gratitude With Your KidsWhat is gratitude?
How can you practice gratitude with your kids?
Resources:
The things I’m grateful for – cute short stories for kids about being thankful and grateful – Arnie Lightning
A Thank you Walk: A story about gratitude – Nancy Loewen
Apple Cake – Dawn Casey
Grateful Together – Vicky Perreaulut
The 3 minute gratitude journal for Kids: A journal to teach children to practice gratitude and mindfulness – Modern Kid Press
Play Gratitude Pick-up Sticks – play therapist – Kim Feeney
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2019-11-1328 minKid Therapist PodcastWhat is Play Therapy? (with special guest Dr. Rachel Altvater)- What is play therapy?
- How does it work?
- Why might a parent want to consider taking their child to see a registered play therapist?
- What therapy looks like with teens?
- Any ways you love to encourage parents to play with their kids?
- How can a therapist become a registered play therapist?
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2019-11-0632 minKid Therapist Podcast10 Apps for your Kids Mental HealthA review of 10 Free mental health apps for your kids
1. Smiling Mind
2. Breathe, Think, Do Sesame
3. MindShift
4. Emotionary
5. Super Stretch Yoga
6. Relax Melodies
7. Moodpath
8. Insight timer
9. Calm- free trial
10. Headspace
2019-10-3034 minKid Therapist PodcastSocial Skills for KidsWhat are social skills and why are they important?
Find out what's typical for your child's developmental age.
Learn ways to teach social skills at home.
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2019-10-1631 minKid Therapist PodcastAnxious Kids in Therapy PART 2We recap the Lynn Lyons two day workshop in New Hampshire and share the DOs and DONTs when approaching anxiety treatment for kids in therapy.
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2019-10-0925 minKid Therapist PodcastComparing/Contrasting School Counselors & Outpatient TherapistsOur first podcast guest! Suzie Lawyer, LGPC joins us and shares her experience and insight about school counselor roles and therapist roles in your kids lives!
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2019-09-2638 minKid Therapist PodcastWhat to do when your kid won't sleep
Why do kids have trouble sleeping at night?
What can I do?
Books we recommend for bedtime
"A Bedtime Yarn" – Nicole Winstanley
"The Moon Inside" – Sandra Feder
"Bedtime for Frances" – Russell Hoba
"Kid’s guide to overcoming problems with sleep" – Dawn Huebner
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2019-09-1834 minKid Therapist PodcastAnxious Kids in TherapyIn this episode:
What are some signs that my kid might have higher than normal levels of anxiety?
How can I help my anxious child?
Sources:
www.cdc.gov
www.apa.org
https://www.lynnlyonsnh.com
https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Think-About-Purple-Elephants/dp/1925335488
https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Says-What-Allison-Edwards/dp/1937870510/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=worry+monster&qid=1567970562&s=books&sr=1-1
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2019-09-1131 minKid Therapist PodcastWhat happens in therapy for kids, and how do I know if my child needs it?—What are some signs are behaviors your child might need counseling
—What happens in therapy?
—Where do I find a therapist?
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2019-09-0434 min
The Truck Show PodcastHUGE HDisode! PPEI's Kory Willis, 2019 & 2020 HDs, New Engines, New Trans, New Trucks!It's the HUGE, MASSIVE, and content-packed HDisode! This show is packed with so much content, you'll need an HD truck to haul it home in! PPEI super tuner Kory Willis comes on to talk tuning, while the guys go behind the scenes of the HD Truck Wars with Ram and Chevy. You'll hear from chief engineers Rod Romain from Ram and Jaclyn McQuaid from GM, as well as Rich Scheer from Chevy exterior design and hear about Ford's BIG Super Duty announcement. Also take a dive into the all-new GM 6.6L gas engine, the updated 6L90E six-speed auto...
2019-02-113h 30The Truck Show PodcastHUGE HDisode! PPEI's Kory Willis, 2019 & 2020 HDs, New Engines, New Trans, New Trucks!It's the HUGE, MASSIVE, and content-packed HDisode! This show is packed with so much content, you'll need an HD truck to haul it home in! PPEI super tuner Kory Willis comes on to talk tuning, while the guys go behind the scenes of the HD Truck Wars with Ram and Chevy. You'll hear from chief engineers Rod Romain from Ram and Jaclyn McQuaid from GM, as well as Rich Scheer from Chevy exterior design and hear about Ford's BIG Super Duty announcement. Also take a dive into the all-new GM 6.6L gas engine, the updated 6L90E six-speed auto...
2019-02-113h 30