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The Coping PodcastHelping Kids Cope: Expert Strategies for Anxiety, OCD, and Mental WellnessDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a specialty in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from th...2025-05-0807 minThe Coping PodcastHow to End Mealtime Battles With Your Picky Eater: Tips From a PediatricianDr. Emily Lieberman is a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of experience caring for children and adolescents. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completing her pediatric residency at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. A passionate advocate for child health and safety, Dr. Lieberman uses her voice to promote preventive care and family-centered strategies in clinical and community settings. In this episode… Do family dinners often turn into power struggles over what your child will or won’t eat? Are you stuck...2025-04-2531 minThe Coping PodcastOvercoming Parental Anxiety and Finding Joy in Parenting With Dr. Debra KissenDr. Debra Kissen is a licensed clinical psychologist and the CEO and Founder of Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, which specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. As an internationally recognized speaker and author, she has co-authored books, including Overcoming Parental Anxiety and The Panic Workbook for Teens. In her recent book, she explores practical tools for parents to manage anxiety and enjoy parenting, drawing from both clinical insights and personal experience. In this episode… Parenting is often described as one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences, but for many pa...2024-12-1949 minThe Coping PodcastBuilding Resilience in Young Athletes: A Parent's Playbook With Demi AgaibyDemi Agaiby is the Founding Director and Mental Performance Consultant at Beyond Horizons Performance, a mental performance consultancy for performers and athletes. With over 20 years of commercial and concert dance training and a master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology, Demi has worked with hundreds of performers to master their mindset and mental skills. She has presented at the National Dance Education Organization, the National Dance Coaches Association, the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, and more. In this episode… Helping young athletes navigate the highs and lows of competitive sports can be a daun...2024-12-0542 minThe Coping PodcastBalancing Tech and Childhood: Building Resilience in the Smartphone AgeDr. Lisa Novak is the Co-founder and Clinical Director of Illuminate Psychological Assessments. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults and supervises other licensed and pre-licensed clinicians in their assessment work. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities, ADHD, and the interplay between physical and mental health concerns. Dr. Novak earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In this episode… In today’s digital age, many parents find themselves struggling to balance their children’s screen time with their emotional well-b...2024-10-2453 minThe Coping Podcast6 Practical Steps for Work-Life BalanceDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a specialty in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from th...2024-07-2622 minThe Coping PodcastFinding Words for the Unspeakable: Talking to Kids About Cancer With Kelsey MoraKelsey Mora, CCLS, LCPC is a dual-certified child life specialist and licensed clinical professional counselor with over nine years of experience helping children, teens, and parents cope with mental illness, injury, loss, and grief. She has worked in pediatric intensive care units and co-chaired perinatal and pediatric bereavement councils. Kelsey founded her own private practice, Kelsey Mora PLLC, and is the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group, a nonprofit aiding children affected by parental cancer. She is also a registered Wonders & Worries provider, part of the Food Allergy Counselor Network, and the author of "The Dot Method: an interactive...2024-06-1344 minThe Coping Podcast[Webinar Series] Digital Detox and Independence: Transformative Benefits of Overnight Camp for KidsMichelle Winterstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Coping Partners, a practice dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through emotional and behavioral challenges. Michelle received her Master of Social Work degree with honors from New York University and has extensive experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. She specializes in working with young children, adolescents, and their parents, addressing issues such as behavioral problems, anxiety, and social pressures. Michelle also has experience in childhood obesity and is trained in motivational interviewing and change readiness. In this episode… In today's digitally driven world, children ar...2024-06-0616 minThe Coping Podcast[Webinar Series] From Discomfort to Discovery: Encouraging Child Development at CampMichelle Winterstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Coping Partners, a practice dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through emotional and behavioral challenges. Michelle received her Master of Social Work degree with honors from New York University and has extensive experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. She specializes in working with young children, adolescents, and their parents, addressing issues such as behavioral problems, anxiety, and social pressures. Michelle also has experience in childhood obesity and is trained in motivational interviewing and change readiness. In this episode… Sending your child to overnight camp is...2024-05-3015 minThe Coping PodcastSleep, Eat, Plan: The Building Blocks of Effective Executive Functioning in ChildrenSusanne Phillips Keeley, MA, CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist, an author, and the developer of GOSTRONG®, a unique tool to maximize executive function skills. With over three decades of experience, Susanne specializes in treating individuals with executive function disorders and differences. She has penned titles such as Write This Down: Making your student planner work for you and The Source for Executive Function Disorders. Her expertise and innovative approaches in the field have made her a notable figure, and she is often invited to speak at conferences, educational institutions, and parent groups nationwide. Susanne operates a private practice b...2024-04-1154 min
INspired INsider PodcastParent Guide to Helping Your Anxious Child (Plus Magic Tip To Avoid Three Hours of Tuck-in Time)Dr. Eli Lebowitz is a renowned expert in the field of childhood and adolescent anxiety and serves as the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His expertise includes extensive research on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with a focus on how generations and families influence these conditions. Dr. Eli developed SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a pioneering parent-based treatment program for childhood and adolescent anxiety. This method — proven effective in randomized controlled trials — shifts the focus from children to parents, helping them modify thei...2024-04-0355 minThe Coping PodcastHow Can Parents Raise Kids in Today's "Unhinged" World? A Rabbi's AdviceRabbi Wendi Geffen is a Senior Rabbi at North Shore Congregation Israel, a dynamic community dedicated to celebrating Reform Judaism and fostering connections through progressive Jewish living. Through leadership, guidance, and insightful teaching, Rabbi Geffen has become a pivotal figure in promoting tikkun olam — a Hebrew expression for repairing the world. Her dedication to empowering individuals to explore and define their Jewish identities demonstrates her commitment to the synagogue and the larger Jewish community. Rabbi Geffen's influence extends to national leadership roles, including serving on the executive board of the Chicago Board of Rabbis and participating in va...2024-03-2150 minThe Coping PodcastDo's and Don'ts of Raising Confident and Independent AdultsDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a speciality in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from th...2023-11-2339 minThe Coping PodcastParent Guide To Helping Your Anxious Child (Plus Magic Tip To Avoid 3 Hours of Tuck in Time)Dr. Eli Lebowitz is a renowned expert in the field of childhood and adolescent anxiety and serves as the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His expertise includes extensive research on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with a focus on how generations and families influence these conditions. Dr. Eli developed SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a pioneering parent-based treatment program for childhood and adolescent anxiety. This method — proven effective in randomized controlled trials — shifts the focus from children to parents, helping them modify thei...2023-11-1654 min
Why Didn’t They Tell Us?Dos & Don’ts of Raising Confident & Independent AdultsAre you unintentionally hindering your teenager's journey to independence? Dr. Leigh Weisz sheds light on a paradox: In our bid to protect our kids, are we actually robbing them of essential life skills? In this episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us, Dr. Weisz joins the discussion to tell us what we can do as parents of teenagers to ensure they grow into confident and independent adults. So many of today’s parents, despite all of their good intentions, are trying to rescue their kids from feeling any kind of discomfort. From the embarrassment of forgetting to bring thei...2023-11-0138 minThe Coping PodcastFrom Symptoms to Solutions: A Parent's Role in Managing Children's Mental HealthDr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP, is the Founder of Psychiatry Studio, a mental health organization that focuses on treatment, education, and prevention. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Makki is a double board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Her extensive experience spans private, community, and university systems, where she has taught and promoted mental health and wellness. Dr. Makki serves on the board of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Professional Society of ADHD and R...2023-10-1246 minThe Coping PodcastDivorce Done Right: A Parent's Guide To Successful Co-ParentingBeth McCormack is a Family Law Attorney and Partner at Beermann LLP, a firm renowned for its advocacy in divorce and family law matters. With an extensive background in family law, she covers complex litigation, mediation, and collaborative law. Her practice philosophy is built on compassion and empathy, recognizing each client’s unique needs. Beth has experience representing children when appointed by the court, allowing her to navigate complex parenting issues. Beth has received numerous accolades and recognition, including Leading Lawyer and Best Lawyer and has been named Top 100 Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women Super Lawyers. Beyond th...2023-09-0745 minThe Coping PodcastSelf-Confidence: Your Teen's SuperpowerLeslie Randolph is a Certified Life Coach and the Chief Wisdom Officer at The Coach Chronicles. With a focus on building self-confidence and intentionality, Leslie specializes in guiding teenage girls and adult women to set life-enhancing goals. Her coaching approach is designed to assist clients in crafting narratives that foster growth, self-improvement, and overall betterment of their lives. After overcoming challenges in self-perception and self-esteem through diligent work and coaching, Leslie made a commitment to share her insights and tools with others. In this episode… Confidence is not just a recommended trait for teenagers — it's a sup...2023-07-2047 minThe Coping PodcastThe "It's Not Me — It's OCD" Guide for ParentsDr. Aryn Froum is a licensed clinical psychologist at Froum Health. She helps children, adolescents, adults, and families address challenges, foster resilience, and form better lives. Dr. Froum was a Clinical Staff Member at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She has worked in private practice for over ten years. Her extensive clinical experience has involved providing outpatient psychotherapy, consulting at a preschool and a summer program for gifted teens, and leading various groups for children and parents. In this episode… OCD is disruptive and difficult to manage without the proper tools. As the...2023-03-301h 12The Coping PodcastMeditation 101 for Parents With Dr. Colleen CiraDr. Colleen Cira is the Founder and Executive Director of Cira Center for Behavioral Health. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Cira focuses on providing individual and group therapy services in phases of life issues, women's health, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, and trauma. The Cira Center also offers presentations, clinical supervision, and consultation services. In this episode… In our fast-paced daily lives, it’s often difficult to reserve time for self-care. But rest and mindfulness-based practices are vital to avoid burnout — especially for busy parents. So how can we incorporate meditative techniques into our days to pro...2023-03-1658 minThe Coping PodcastTeaching the Next Generation the Gift of Giving and GratitudeNicki Sutherland and Erin Kerpel are two of the five Founders of Gratitude Generation. This nonprofit provides community service opportunities in the Chicago area for children, families, and organizations. Nicki is the Executive Director of the program and a former English teacher. Erin is the Director of Programming and a former school psychologist. In this episode… Gratitude is essential for healing, support, and personal growth. How do you begin practicing gratitude? You can start by signing up for volunteer events, whether big or small. Today's guests share the efforts their nonprofit makes in expressing gratitude....2023-02-1629 minThe Coping PodcastTechnology Addiction in Kids & Teens: HELP!Ben Kessler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Coping Partners. He has over ten years of experience working with children ages six and up, adolescents, adults, and families. After receiving his Master of Social Work from Loyola University, Ben joined the Jewish Child and Family Services as a Clinician, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Director of Outpatient Adult, Child, and Family Services. Ben is skilled at engaging his clients and works from a strength-based perspective, knowing that trust and a solid therapeutic relationship are central to successful psychotherapy. In this episode… Technology and social media us...2023-01-2653 minThe Coping PodcastThe Importance of Neuropsychological Assessments for Children With Dr. Lisa NovakDr. Lisa Novak is the Co-founder and Clinical Director of Illuminate Psychological Assessments. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as supervising other licensed and pre-licensed clinicians in their assessment work. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities, ADHD, and the interplay between physical and mental health concerns. Dr. Novak earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In this episode… Every child has his/her own unique set of skills, talents, and areas for improvement. Parents who notice cer...2022-10-2738 minThe Coping PodcastCreating Healthy Eating Habits for Kids With Lara Field of FEED Nutrition ConsultingLara Field, MS, RD, LDN is the Owner and Founder of FEED (Forming Early Eating Decisions) Nutrition Consulting, a private nutrition consulting practice in Chicago. She is a pediatric expert with more than a decade of clinical experience at top-ranked pediatric hospitals, including the University of Chicago Medical Center and Lurie Children’s Hospital. Laura serves as a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is active within the Chicago Dietetics Association and the Chicago Food and Nutrition Network. She’s also been quoted in national publications on infant feeding practices, food allergies, celiac disease, and...2022-09-2246 minThe Coping PodcastDr. Michelle Cutler Answers Questions About the July 4th Mass ShootingDr. Michelle Cutler is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder of Michelle Cutler, Ph.D. and Associates. She has over twenty years of experience working with children and families and specializes in helping children and adolescents who have experienced trauma – particularly abuse and neglect. Dr. Cutler received her PhD from the University of Toledo, completed her internship training at La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center. Aside from her private practice, Dr. Cutler is an Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, wh...2022-08-1132 minThe Coping PodcastHow to Talk to Your Children After a TraumaDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice after having been on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a speciality in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Sp...2022-07-0619 min
Parenting the Mental Health GenerationHelp! My kid is falling apart!Is your home chaotic each night as your kids try to tackle homework? Is your teen isolating in their room and NOT doing their homework? Is there a meltdown every minute or screen time battles to end all battles? You are not alone. And, neither is your child. But, what is really going on? In this episode, Dr. Leigh Weisz, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins Amy O. (aka the mom) and Dr. Lisa (aka the psychologist) to discuss the big "T" (trauma) and little "t" trauma that our kids have been experiencing during the last 18 months...2021-12-0236 min
Movies Are ReelDiscussing the Movies of July 2021We are not late, what are you talking about?!
COVID is still a thing, and the future of new releases looks murky. Until they pull the plug, if they do, we will still watch em!
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JULY
Zola- dir. Janicza Bravo; Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, Nicholas Braun
Fear Street:(1994, 1978, 1666)- dir. Leigh Janiak; Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald, Fred Hechinger
The Forever Purge- dir. Everado Gout; Josh Lucas, Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Will Patton
Black Widow- dir. Cate Shortland; Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, Ray Winstone
Pig- dir...2021-08-301h 29INspired INsider PodcastThe Five Daily Practices Guaranteed to Change Your Life with David Meltzer of Sports 1 MarketingDavid Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. David formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. In his early 20s, David quickly rose in the business world, becoming a millionaire. In his 30s as a multimillionaire, a chain of events caused a rapid downward spiral that ended in bankruptcy. He has since emerged to even more rewarding heights. He is now an international best-selling author and the executive producer of Elevator Pitch and Bloomberg T...2021-07-1519 min
ScreenPicks Entertainment PodcastScreenPicks Podcast: Black Widow, Fear Street Part 1 & 2On this week's ScreenPicks movie podcast, Kit Bowen and Joel Amos review three movies this week. They include:
Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz; directed by Cate Shortland (in theaters and streaming on Disney+ premium)
Fear Street, Part 1: 1994, starring Kiana Madeira, Benjamin Flores Jr., Olivia Scott Welch; directed by Leigh Janiak (streaming on Netflix)
Fear Street, Part 2: 1978, starring Sadie Sink, Gillian Jacobs, Emily Rudd; directed by Leigh Janiak (streaming on Netflix)
Tune in for another great show!2021-07-1032 min
MOVIE MorningBlack Widow - Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)After over a year of delays, Marvel Studios' Black Widow has finally been released in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. I got to see it recently and this is my SPOILER-FREE review of the movie.
Marvel Studios' Black Widow:
Directed by: Cate Shortland
Story by: Jac Schaeffer and Ned Benson
Screenplay by: Eric Pearson
Music by: Lorne Balfe
Cinematography by: Gabriel Beristain
Film Editing by: Leigh Folsom Boyd
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz
Synopsis: In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy thriller “Black Widow,” Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her...2021-07-0911 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 066 – Full Metal Jacket This week on Total Movie Recall, we go to the suck. Steve develops a thousand yard stare reserved for veterans of nightmare wars and mediocre podcasts. Ryan chalks up another point in the Irresponsible Father column, reflecting on his father’s prudent decision to let him watch this vision of insanity at a tender age yet again. If you listen to this episode, you can go to my house and fornicate with my sister. Full Metal Jacket (1987) d. Stanley Kubrick w. Gustav Hasford based on his novel The Short-Timers St...2021-05-041h 12
Face2Face with David PeckEternal Beauty, David Thewlis & Home LifeDavid Thewlis and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his beautiful, comical and touching new film Eternal Beauty, which also stars Sally Hawkins. They talked art as power, home life and mental health, relationships and being there.TrailerWatch hereSynopsis:Jane (Sally Hawkins) was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in her early twenties, when she had a breakdown after being stood up at the altar by her fiancé. After spending time in mental hospitals, where she was given shock therapy, she now hears voices and regularly has paranoid episodes.2020-12-2425 minINspired INsider PodcastLeigh Steinberg on Entrepreneurship and How to Assert Market DominanceLeigh William Steinberg (born March 27, 1949) is an American sports agent. During his 41-year career, he has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. Leigh has successfully negotiated over $3 billion in contracts for players, including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, and Ryan Leaf, and has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times. Many consider Leigh as the real-life inspiration for the sports agent from Cameron Crowe's 1996 film, Jerry Maguire. He has also helped and been a consultant on different movies such as Jerry Maguire, Any Given Su...2020-12-1704 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian Podcast217: Lez-ssentials The FavouriteLeigh and Ellie dive into The Favourite for this Lez-ssentials episode, a recurring segment on the essential movies and TV shows in the lesbian canon. The Favourite is a 2018 film about two women, Abigail (Emma Stone) and Lady Sarah Malborough (Rachel Weisz) fighting for the affections of Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman). Also starring Rachel Weisz' boobs, her jaunty pirate outfit, Emma Stone falling down a bunch and 17 rabbits. We talk about petty lesbians, rubbing legs and why we should eat the rich. Lez-ssentials comes complete with a Favourite drinking game because every lesbian movie should be accompanied by heavy...2019-05-131h 52
Pop RocketPop Rocket Ep. 204 From Dafoe’s Van Gogh to Hayek’s Frida: A Look at Hollywood’s Attempt to Make Art about ArtistsHow right, but mostly how wrong, does Hollywood get it when it comes to capturing artists in film? Margaret Wappler asks these very questions of her esteemed panel. And this, the panel is comprised of LA Times staff writer Carolina Miranda, who covers visual arts, culture and architecture, media scholar and TV critic Sarah Kessler--filling in for her under-the-weather wife Karen Tongson--and Cal Arts professor and visual artist David P Earle, who is better known to Pop Rocket listeners as father to Silas and husband to our very own Margaret Wappler. From Mike Leigh's Mr. Turner to Anton...2018-12-1500 min