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The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}REPLAY: Oppositional And Defiant Behavior- Part 1What if oppositional behavior is a normal response to feeling unsafe? In this episode, we unfold the layers of oppositional behavior and its roots in the nervous system. We look into the diagnostic complexities of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and dive into how our own state of the nervous system is important in helping our children navigate their Watchdog and Possum pathways.In this episode you’ll learn:That even oppositional behaviors make total senseSpending a lot of time in protection mode is hard on the bodyChanging the behavior is not the goal- regulation, connection, an...
2025-12-2350 min
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs PodcastBricks Behind the Ivy | Who the Cubs Should Trade For at the Deadline (ft. Cody Delmendo)The MLB trade deadline is heating up, and the Cubs have big decisions to make — especially on the pitching side. Jeff Ragauskis is joined by Cody Delmendo of CHGO Cubs to break down the top pitching targets the front office should be watching.
They cover:
🔥 Realistic trade targets for the Cubs bullpen and rotation
🧱 Who’s untouchable in the farm system?
💸 What kind of deals Jed Hoyer won’t make
⚾ Cody’s take on how aggressive the Cubs should be at the deadline
💥 A few bold predictions on surprise moves
If you’re wondering how the Cubs can stay in the playoff hunt, thi...
2025-06-2352 min
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs PodcastBricks Behind the Ivy | Justin Turner Walks it Off! | Cubs Beat Marlins | on Ballesteros' Debut Night | BBTI Live Post-Game Show!The vibes are high at Wrigley! Justin Turner delivers a dramatic walk-off single to beat the Marlins, and Cubs top prospect Moises Ballesteros makes his MLB debut—what a night on the North Side.
In this live postgame episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we react to all the key moments from the game, including:
⚾️ Turner’s clutch performance
🎉 Ballesteros’ big league arrival
🔥 Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ staying hot
💥 Bullpen concerns (again…)
👀 What this win means for the Cubs’ momentum going forward
🧱 Whether you’re celebrating the walk-off or...
2025-05-161h 00
Bricks Behind the IvyJustin Turner Walks It Off! | Cubs Beat Marlins on Ballesteros’ Debut Night | BBTI Live Post-Game Show!The vibes are high at Wrigley! Justin Turner delivers a dramatic walk-off single to beat the Marlins, and Cubs top prospect Moises Ballesteros makes his MLB debut—what a night on the North Side.
In this live postgame episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we react to all the key moments from the game, including:
⚾️ Turner’s clutch performance
🎉 Ballesteros’ big league arrival
🔥 Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ staying hot
💥 Bullpen concerns (again…)
👀 What this win means for the Cubs’ momentum going forward
🧱 Whether you’re cele...
2025-05-1458 min
Bricks Behind the IvyGrading the Cubs at 38 Games: Bullpen, Bats & More with Cole WrightThe Cubs are 38 games into the season — and it’s time to hand out some grades! 📝 This week on Bricks Behind the Ivy, Jeff is joined by Cole Wright from Marquee Sports Network to break down the first quarter of the Cubs’ 2025 campaign.
Together, they grade:
🔥 The bullpen – consistent or concerning?
💥 The offense – enough firepower?
🎯 The starting rotation – can it survive without Steele?
🧤 The defense – elite or error-prone?
Plus, Cole shares insights on covering the team from inside Marquee, what it’s like being around the club daily, and why Cubs baseball is...
2025-05-1256 min
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs PodcastBricks Behind the Ivy S2 E17 | Grading the Cubs at 38 Games: Bullpen, Bats & More with Cole WrightThe Cubs are 38 games into the season — and it’s time to hand out some grades! 📝
This week on Bricks Behind the Ivy, Pat Eriksen is joined by Cole Wright from Marquee Sports Network to break down the first quarter of the Cubs’ 2025 campaign. Together, they grade:
🔥 The bullpen – consistent or concerning?
💥 The offense – enough firepower?
🎯 The starting rotation – can it survive without Steele?
🧤 The defense – elite or error-prone?
Plus, Cole shares insights on covering the team from inside Marquee, what it’s like being around the club daily, and why Cubs baseball is truly one of a kind.
📲 Watch now and subscribe for weekly...
2025-05-1258 min
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs PodcastBBTI Podcast | S2 E7 | 2025 Cincinnati Reds Preview w/ Andy Evans | NL Central PreviewThe NL Central battle is shaping up for 2025, and we’re diving deep into the Cincinnati Reds with special guest Andy Evans! 🏟️ We break down the Reds' offseason moves, key roster changes, and how they stack up against the Chicago Cubs this season. Can the Reds challenge for the division, or will the Cubs have the upper hand? Find out in this in-depth breakdown!🔥 Topics Covered:✅ Biggest Reds roster changes for 2025✅ Strengths & weaknesses heading into the season✅ How the Cubs match up against their division rival✅ Predictions for th...
2025-03-1047 min
Deep into SleepEp197: Finding Effective Insomnia Treatments: Insights into BBTI with Dr. Christina Pierpaoli ParkerToday, we're diving into the transforming world of insomnia treatment with an expert guest, Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker. Join us as we explore the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) and its faster alternative, Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI). We'll uncover the challenges and solutions in making these treatments more accessible, particularly in primary care settings, and discuss the significant advancements aimed at democratizing sleep disorder care. Dr. Parker will share valuable insights into the individualized nature of sleep issues, the benefits of a stepped care model, and practical resources to guide your journey toward better...
2024-10-3139 minDeep into SleepEp197: Finding Effective Insomnia Treatments: Insights into BBTI with Dr. Christina Pierpaoli ParkerToday, we're diving into the transforming world of insomnia treatment with an expert guest, Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker. Join us as we explore the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) and its faster alternative, Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI). We'll uncover the challenges and solutions in making these treatments more accessible, particularly in primary care settings, and discuss the significant advancements aimed at democratizing sleep disorder care. Dr. Parker will share valuable insights into the individualized nature of sleep issues, the benefits of a stepped care model, and practical resources to guide your journey toward better...
2024-10-3139 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}REPLAY: Oppositional And Defiant Behavior (Oppositional Series - Part 1)What if oppositional behavior is a normal response to feeling unsafe? In this episode, we unfold the layers of oppositional behavior and its roots in the nervous system. We look into the diagnostic complexities of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and dive into how our own state of the nervous system is important in helping our children navigate their Watchdog and Possum pathways.In this episode you’ll learn:That even oppositional behaviors make total senseSpending a lot of time in protection mode is hard on the bodyChanging the behavior is not the goal- regulation, connection, an...
2024-10-1549 minBricks Behind the IvyWhy is Seiya Suzuki's Strike Zone Different?⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again!
Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series team's great players, Javier Baez, as he finally returned since departing via a trade to the New York Mets in 2021.
When watching a Cubs game, it has become very hard to ignore the strike zone given to Seiya...
2024-08-2337 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 156: Oppositional And Defiant Behavior- Part 1What if oppositional behavior is a normal response to feeling unsafe? In this episode, we unfold the layers of oppositional behavior and its roots in the nervous system. We look into the diagnostic complexities of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and dive into how our own state of the nervous system is important in helping our children navigate their Watchdog and Possum pathways.In this episode you’ll learn:That even oppositional behaviors make total senseSpending a lot of time in protection mode is hard on the bodyChanging the behavior is not the goal- regulation, connection, an...
2023-10-1042 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 155: Match the Energy, NOT the DysregulationThis latest episode unpacks the advanced parenting strategy of 'Match the Energy, but not the Dysregulation', a technique rooted in insights from polyvagal theory and interpersonal neurobiology. It’s a nuanced approach that requires resilience and patience, but when applied consistently, it can offer a remarkably accurate emotional mirror for your children and pave the way for improved connection.In this episode you’ll learn:The advanced parenting strategy of ‘Matching The Energy, But Not The Dysregulation’To better identify how far down the Watchdog or Possum pathway your child isAdvanced techniques and strategies need pra...
2023-10-0347 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}{REPLAY} From Correction to Connection Based Parenting: This Dad's JourneyJD Wilson- dad and host of the Empowered to Connect Podcast- believed that his reputation as a 'legend' when he was baby-sitting other people's kids meant he'd be a rock star parent.Then he actually became a parent :) and we all know how that went! JD and his wife turned to connected parenting because they didn’t know what else to do. Their tools weren’t working, the way that they were parented weren’t working, and he wanted to learn a different way.It wasn’t easy. In fact, JD said “for the first co...
2022-06-211h 04The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}REPLAY: X-Ray Vision Parenting SuperpowerHear me out....If I were in charge of giving out superpowers for parents, especially parents of kids with a history of trauma, I'd give you x-ray vision.Attachment research is clear about the power of x-ray vision (except they call is reflective functioning and mentalizing). It is a powerful ingredient of secure attachment.In today's episode we will explore what kinds of things x-ray vision would tell us about our children and their behaviors and why it matters.It matters. A lot. Seeing through behaviors to what's underneath is one of the mos...
2022-01-1336 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 57: The Relationship Between Nutrition & Behavior with Dr. Nicole BeurkensWhat if we could get better behavior by focusing on something completely different?Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a holistic psychologist in Grand Rapids, MI who also has degrees and experience in education and nutrition.Dr. Beurkens started her career in special education and soon found herself with a desire to work with kids, parents, and families in a deeper way than she was able to as an educator.Through her work with families, as well as her own family, Dr. Beurkens became interested in nutrition and brain health, ultimately earning another master’s de...
2021-10-261h 14The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 55: From Correction to Connection Based Parenting: This Dad's JourneyJD Wilson- dad and host of the Empowered to Connect Podcast- believed that his reputation as a 'legend' when he was baby-sitting other people's kids meant he'd be a rock star parent.Then he actually became a parent :) and we all know how that went! JD and his wife turned to connected parenting because they didn’t know what else to do. Their tools weren’t working, the way that they were parented weren’t working, and he wanted to learn a different way.It wasn’t easy. In fact, JD said “for the first cou...
2021-10-121h 04The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 44: Supporting the Families of Kids with Big Behaviors: Podcast Swap with Therapist UncensoredY'all- I'm on vacation! Well not really, I'm still working but I need a rest from recording new podcasts! 40 episodes in a row! Not bad for a podcast on a whim ;)Today I'm sharing with you a podcast episode from when I was a guest on The Therapist Uncensored podcast. This was my second time on Therapist Uncensored- the first time was a few years ago when I got to record live in their studio. The co-hosts of Therapist Uncensored, Sue and Ann, are colleagues from back in Austin. If you don't know Therapist Uncensored, defini...
2021-07-271h 02The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 43: There is No Such Thing as Self-Regulation! Podcast Swap with Empowered to ConnectY'all- I'm on vacation! Well not really, I'm still working but I need a rest from recording new podcasts! 40 episodes in a row! Not bad for a podcast on a whim ;)Today I'm sharing with you a podcast episode from when I was a guest on The Empowered to Connect podcast. It was one of my favorite interviews ever because it felt like I became instant friends with the hosts, JD and Tona. Oh my, did we laugh. You could say we discovered we were kindred spirits.JD and Tona had asked me on their podcas...
2021-07-201h 12The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 42: IPNB, Being a Therapist, and a Human (part 2)- Podcast Swap with Karen BuckwalterY'all- I'm on vacation! Well not really, I'm still working but I need a rest from recording new podcasts! 40 episodes in a row! Not bad for a podcast on a whim ;)Today I'm sharing with you a podcast episode from when I was a guest on The Attachment Theory in Action podcast with Karen Buckwalter (do you remember when Karen was my guest??)Earlier this year we recorded a 2-part episode on IPNB and Play Therapy.IPNB has changed my life.It changes the lives of the people I know.
2021-07-1355 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 41: IPNB, Being a Therapist, and a Human (part 1)- Podcast Swap with Karen BuckwalterY'all- I'm on vacation! Well not really, I'm still working but I need a rest from recording new podcasts! 40 episodes in a row! Not bad for a podcast on a whim ;)Today I'm sharing with you a podcast episode from when I was a guest on The Attachment Theory in Action podcast with Karen Buckwalter (do you remember when Karen was my guest??)Earlier this year we recorded a 2-part episode on IPNB and Play Therapy.IPNB has changed my life.It changes the lives of the people I know.
2021-07-0637 minThe Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 13: X-Ray Vision Parenting SuperpowerHear me out....If I were in charge of giving out superpowers for parents, especially parents of kids with a history of trauma, I'd give you x-ray vision.Attachment research is clear about the power of x-ray vision (except they call is reflective functioning and mentalizing). It is a powerful ingredient of secure attachment.In today's episode we will explore what kinds of things x-ray vision would tell us about our children and their behaviors and why it matters.It matters. A lot. Seeing through behaviors to what's underneath is one of the mos...
2021-01-2635 min
Head Space and Timing PodcastHST085: Dr. Shira Maguen - Moral InjuryAre you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/booksSummary:Shira Maguen, Ph.D. is Mental Health Director of the OEF/OIF Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC), and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine. She is also the San Francisco site lead for the VA Women’s Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) an...
2018-12-0455 min