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The Resilient Parenting PodcastNavigating Uncertainty with Leta Harris Neustaedter, LCSWSend us a textKen and Michelle welcome 2026 with special guest Leta Harris Neustaedter. Leta is an arts educator, musician, actor, community builder and clinical social worker. In 2010 she created Metamorphosis Performing Arts Studio, LLC as a place where the performing arts and mental health intersect. She provides her own programming and also contract with schools and organizations to facilitate interactive workshops for children and adults on a variety of topics. Leta is a grant recipient from the Morrison Center, Feast, Covid Cultural Commission Fund, Alexa Rose Foundation, and Idaho Commission of the Arts (ICA), where she is...
2026-01-2732 min
Why Don't We Talk About This?Talking about Bending Time with Michelle NiemeyerSend us a textMichelle discusses "The Art of Bending Time," which helps individuals optimize their time, leading to increased efficiency and personal growth. She shared her personal journey from burnout to health recovery through functional medicine and health coaching. Michelle emphasized the importance of finding activities that bring joy, maintaining physical and mental health, and avoiding multitasking. She highlights the significance of integrating personal and professional life for overall well-being and stresses the impact of small changes, such as turning off notifications and creating a supportive community, to enhance productivity and happiness.In this...
2025-12-0950 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastAround the Kitchen Table with Gemma GaudetteSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they share a heartfelt conversation with Gemma Gaudette, host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. Gemma helped launch Idaho Matters in 2018 on Boise Public Radio. https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters. You can catch her every week day at noon. Gemma shares her parenting journey as a "Boy Mom". A little about Gemma: (From: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/people/gemma-gaudette)HighlightsIt's Gemma (like the Gem State)Married to a Boise nativeFavorite Pastime: Tr...
2025-11-1840 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastThe Nurturing Father's Program with Mike "Woody" WoodSend us a text Ken and Michelle are back on the road heading to Coeur d Alene to visit with Mike "Woody" Wood, Nurturing Father's Program Trainer. What is the Nurturing Fathers Program?"The Nurturing Father’s Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each 2 ½ hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. NFP has been successfully implemented in Schools, Head Start, Churches, State DSS, Prisons, Halfway Houses, Prevent Child Abuse, Parenting and Counseling Centers, Military, Community Action A...
2025-11-1121 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Teens -Salvation Army's Booth Program and Cardinal AcademySend us a textParenting a pregnant or parenting teen?Join Ken and Michelle as they meet with Jamie Garn, Executive Director of Cardinal Academy and Kim Kelzer,LCSW Director of the Salvation Army's Booth Program. The Salvation Army’s Booth Program for Young Parents supports you with: Childcare On Site – New Horizons AcademyPersonalized resources & supportFree breakfast & lunchFood pantryCounselingLife Skills, Pre-Natal & Parenting classesIncentive storeCardinal Academy:...
2025-11-0421 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastComprehensive Sex Education with Kayla Jones, LPC and CSTSend us a textKen and Michelle take a virtual trip to Oklahoma City to visit with LPC and Certified Sex Therapist, Kayla Jones to chat about comprehensive sex education and sexual shame. How does our sexual shame show up in our parenting? What is comprehensive sex education and at what age should we start? In this episode we cover:Sexual ShameComprehensive Sex Education The importance of 100 1-minute-conversationsWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. Text us your questions and they might be...
2025-10-2831 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastREAD-TALK-PLAY Every Day with Randy Jensen, American Falls School SuperintendentSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they chat with American Falls School Superintendent, Randy Jensen as he shares two exciting initiatives happening in their community: Universal Preschool and Read-Talk-Play Every Day. Learn how they did it and how you can too.Read Talk Play Every Day is a research-based, community supported initiative to champion early childhood literacy. Through volunteer, business and family partnerships, parents and relatives are being encouraged to read, talk and play with their children from birth. “With the help of parents and in partnership with our...
2025-10-2120 min
The Resilient Parenting Podcast4 The Love Of Kinship with Interim Executive Director Charlye HahnSend us a textThe Resilient Parenting Podcast welcomes back Charlye Hahn, Interim Executive Director of the NEW nonprofit 4 The Love Of Kinship: Providing support for families raising family. Join Ken and Michelle as they learn all about this new resource for Kinship providers. Do you or your Organization want to help? Learn how to get involved.4 the Love of Kinship Mission:At 4 The Love Of Kinship, our mission is to support and empower kinship caregivers in every form. Whether through informal care, guardianship, foster placement, o...
2025-10-1427 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastResilient Parenting 101: A Brief Introduction to the 3 Main Principles of TBRI®Send us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they discuss the three main principles of Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI)® : Empowering, Connecting and Correcting. TBRI® was developed in 1999 by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross. In 2018, Michelle was trained as a TBRI® Practitioner at The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development in Fort Worth, Texas. From the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development website: "TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowerin...
2025-10-0722 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastCreating Safety with Empathy: Dr. Kim Crawford, Wellness InnovationsSend us a textThe world can sometimes feel scary, unpredictable and overwhelming for families leading to increased stress and anxiety for children and adults alike. Join Ken and Michelle as they explore this topic with Dr. Kim Crawford, CEO of Wellness Innovations. Dr. Kimberly Crawford is a former professor in the Social Work Department at Northwest Nazarene University. During that time, she served as the Director of the Social Work Department and the head of the Mental Health and Additions track. Dr. Crawford has been a mental health therapist for over 30 years and specialist i...
2025-09-2330 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastParent Cafés: A Parent-to-Parent ApproachSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they learn all about Parent Cafés with three amazing guests: Tiffany Murphy, Be Strong Families, Training manager, Ty Anderson, Be Strong Families, Senior Training and Technical assistance Provider, and Adrian Amo, director of Family and Community Engagement with the Idaho AEYC. Idaho AEYC is bringing Parent Cafés to the State of Idaho in a BIG WAY! From the Be Strong Families Website: "In Cafés every voice is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to bot...
2025-09-1622 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastLet's Celebrate Kinship! with Heidi Smith from the Idaho Dept. of Health & WelfareSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Heidi Smith, Human Service Program Specialist with the Department of Health and Welfare. Today's episode is all about Celebrating KINSHIP! What is Kinship?"Kinship refers to the full-time care, nurturing, and protection of a child by relatives, members of their Tribe or clan, godparents, step-parents, or other adults who have a family relationship to a child (also referred to as fictive kin). National Kinship Month is every September. Check your area for planned events....
2025-09-0921 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastCASA: A Voice for Children with Kayla Gaffney, LMSW and CASA VolunteerSend us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Kayla Gaffney, LMSW: Therapist, former Idaho Children's Trust Fund Intern, and dedicated Guardian ad Litem volunteer for The Third District Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program, also known as CASA of Southwest Idaho. CASA of Southwest Idaho is a non-profit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect. GALS (Guardian ad Litem), also known as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers, support families by advocating for a child's best interests i...
2025-09-0220 min
The Dude TherapistStrong Hearts, Strong Minds: Parenting Through OCD and Congenital Heart Defects with Sarah Michelle BoesIn this episode of The Dude Therapist, I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes, a family nurse practitioner, mother, and advocate, who opens up about her powerful journey of navigating OCD and parenting a child with congenital heart defects.Sarah shares how her professional background as a healthcare provider shifted when she became the parent of a child with complex health needs, and how her own mental health journey reshaped her perspective. From the importance of accurate diagnosis and externalizing OCD, to the emotional duality of joy and grief in parenting, Sarah’s story is one of re...
2025-08-2733 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRESILIENT PARENTING 101-Amy the Amygdala and an Introduction to Mindful TouchSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle for the first Resilient Parenting 101 episode of 2025. Michelle introduces a wealth of information from Dr. Kate Truitt, PhD Author of Healing in Your Hands-Self-Havening Practices to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience. Meet Amy the Amygdala, our very own Super Hero! Amy's job is to keep us safe and she does it with rapid speed. But what do we do when Amy jumps into action when there isn't a real threat? Learn some simple mindful touch practices to add to your co...
2025-08-2625 min
The Affirming Minds PodcastEpisode #43: Financial Anxiety and Trauma in Therapy: How to Help Clients Repair Their Relationship with Money with Michelle Johnston, MA, Registered PsychologistEarn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.
SIGN IN: Affirm Academy Members: Log in to get your CEs! If you're already a member, you can log in to your account https://shaina-siber-sanderowitz.mykajabi.com/login to take your post-test/evaluation and get your certificate within minutes.
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Course Information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwd...
2025-08-1954 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastCultivating Resilience with PCI Certified Parent Coach ® Vashti SummervillSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Vashti Summervill – Educator, PCI Certified Parent Coach ®, Therapeutic Consultant, Musician, and Author. Vashti is the founder and owner of Family Healing Pathways and contracts with Educational Connections. Vashti shared:It’s a hard time to grow up. The challenges our kids face are very different from those we faced just thirty or forty years ago – or even five years ago. Parents are navigating a “wild west,” facing challenges past generations have not faced. I am on a journey to combine my background a...
2025-08-1227 min
Therapy Chat492: Transforming Anxiety Into Self Love From the Adult Chair - with Michelle ChalfantIn this week's episode of Therapy Chat, I interviewed Michelle Chalfant, a licensed therapist and coach, about her journey from anxiety and self-hatred to self-love and healing. She describes her Adult Chair model, which includes understanding the ways the energy of our child parts, adolescent parts and adult parts show up in our lives. Her recent book, The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life, teaches readers about how these energies feel and how to work with them. Michelle shares insights on working with triggers and the role of the body in emotional he...
2025-08-0651 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSupporting Mental Health in Schools with Keith Orchard, Mental Health Coordinator for Coeur d' Alene Public SchoolsSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they take a trip to beautiful Coeur d' Alene Idaho to chat with Keith Orchards, LCSW. Keith is an author, speaker and the Mental Health Coordinator for the Coeur d' Alene public school district. Keith is also the founder and owner of Orchard Consulting. Keith shared working with challenging students can be overwhelming and can lead to fatigue, low satisfaction and burnout. Keith and his team have created educator trainings that are foundational, relatable and, most importantly, practical. Educators of all levels leave with real world strategies that ca...
2025-07-2923 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastThe Resilient Parenting Podcast 50th Episode SpecialSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate the 50th episode of The Resilient Parenting Podcast! The Resilient Podcast is supported by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. Every episode is packed full with parenting information, personal stories and lot's of humor and heart. In addition each episode includes links to resources all across the State of Idaho. Are you new to The Resilient Parenting Podcast? This episode is the perfect sample of what the Resilient Parenting Podcast is all abo...
2025-07-2223 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastHelping Families of Children with Disabilities THRIVE with Sarah Gornik, Idaho Parents UnlimitedSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Sarah Gornik, Program Coordinator and Parent Educator Coordinator for Idaho Parents Unlimited.What is Idaho Parents Unlimited?Founded in 1985, Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL) is a statewide organization which houses the Idaho Parent Training and Information Center, the Family to Family Health Information Center, Idaho Family Voices and IPUL Arts.IPUL Education: The Parent Training and Information Center ensures that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and...
2025-07-1527 min
Therapy Chat489: Cuddle Therapy with Michelle ReneeWelcome back to `Therapy Chat! This week, I interviewed Michelle Renee of Cuddlist about cuddle therapy. Michelle and I discussed what cuddle therapy is, what it can do and who can benefit from it. Our conversation brought up many thoughts about loneliness, platonic touch, consent, boundaries, attachment and much more. Michelle Renee (she/her) is a human connection coach based in San Diego, California, dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges related to emotional and physical connection. As a Cuddlist certified relational-based touch practitioner, she offers platonic nurturing touch in a safe and supportive environment, and she works co...
2025-07-141h 05
The Affirming Minds PodcastEpisode #38: Navigating Dementia and Brain Changes: A Clinician’s Guide to Caregiver Support with Michelle Zipser, LMSWEarn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.
SIGN IN: Affirm Academy Members: Log in to get your CEs! If you're already a member, you can log in to your account https://shaina-siber-sanderowitz.mykajabi.com/login to take your post-test/evaluation and get your certificate within minutes.
SIGN UP: Become a member here: https://affirmmentalhealth.com/become-a-member/
Course Information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsg...
2025-07-0852 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSelf-Compassion with Julie Meek, LCSWSend us a textThis week Ken and Michelle are joined by Julie Meek, LCSW to talk about SELF-COMPASSION. What is Self-Compassion and why is it important? How do you teach Self-Compassion to your child?It starts with YOU. Julie has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on a variety of topics, particularly on provider self-care and movement/dance-based interventions. Her work is published in two peer-reviewed journals: Australian Social Work and Intervention in School and Clinic. RESOURCES from Julie:
2025-06-2428 min
Mindbody Medicine for Chronic PainS2 E1 | The "Messy Middle" & TMS Therapy with MichelleMichelle's walking this path of TMS healing with us. And she's been a client in my therapy practice for about a year. She offered to share her story on the podcast today and ...what a generous offer. I'm so grateful for the wisdom and nuance and personal touch she brings to this conversation. Join us as we talk about the "messy middle," which is a Nicole Sachs term for that hard part of the work - that part where you know you have TMS but your symptoms aren't budging. Or they're not budging enough. It's frustrating and it's difficult...
2025-06-221h 13
The Resilient Parenting PodcastYou're not in this alone with Beth Markley, Executive Director of NAMI IdahoSend us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Beth Markley, Executive Director of NAMI Idaho. NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Did you know 1 in 5 people nationwide have some form of mental illness and in Idaho it is closer to 28%? NAMI Idaho works to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy and research. One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or you...
2025-06-1730 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastWorking Parents Need Choices in Childcare Trace McKellipsSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Trace McKellips, Early Childhood Program Expansion Manager and leader of the West Central Mountains Early Learning Collaborative. (There are 20 collaboratives across the State of Idaho). "Raising awareness and building partnerships to help improve the lives of educators and working families in the West Central Mountains."After moving to McCall in 2019, Trace served on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Forest Service daycare while working in the hydrology department. It was here he realized just how c...
2025-06-1026 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastTell Me More About Empathy with Jane Zink, Deputy Director of the IAEYCSend us a textKen and Michelle are learning all about empathy with Jane Zink, Deputy Director of the Idaho Association of the Education of Young Children located in Boise, Idaho. What is Empathy? Empathy involves actively understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. Learn how you can model empathy with your child. And remember to also give yourself empathy when you miss the mark. You can always circle back and try again. Learn how do be an active listener...simply asking "Tell me more" can open...
2025-06-0324 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSupporting & Connecting Families with Brenda Stanley, Board President of the ICTFSend us a textKen and Michelle head to Blackfoot, Idaho to visit with Brenda Stanley, MBA- Author, Journalist and Board President of the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. Brenda shares her story of having two-sets of twins, 20-months a part. The sudden death of her husband, a few years later required Brenda to lean on her "people" more than ever to support her children. She thinks back and wishes she had had the resources and understanding then of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the importance of connection for building resiliency. Brenda shares the Idaho Children's T...
2025-05-2728 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastCommunity, Culture & Connection with Maribel Ramos, Executive Director of The Idaho Hispanic FoundationSend us a textThis week Ken and Michelle visit Nampa Idaho to chat with Maribel "Mari' Ramos, Executive Director of the Idaho Hispanic Foundation. "The Idaho Hispanic Foundation supports Idaho’s Hispanic/Latino community by CONNECTING individuals to essential resources, DEVELOPING entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and foster economic growth through EMPOWERING workforce programs. We provide access to crucial health and wellness services, guide entrepreneurs in securing capital and scaling their ventures, and offer educational workshops and engaging cultural programs. We are building a thriving future for generational success."-From their websiteRESOURCES:...
2025-05-2026 min
Bold Beautiful BorderlineParenting With Mental Illness Feat. Dr. Michelle Sherman of SEeds of Hope BooksOn today's episode Dr. Michelle Sherman joins us on the podcast to talk my most favorite tear-jerking topic, parenting when you're mentally ill as well as how to support family members who are mentally ill/being the family member of someone who is mentally ill. Michelle (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who has dedicated her 30+ year career to supporting families dealing with a mental illness or history of trauma. She was named the American Psychological Association’s Family Psychologist of the Year in 2022.Michelle and her work can be found at: https://www...
2025-05-1842 min
Taking Up Space with Cassie KrajewskiExploring Movement in Recovery with Dr. Michelle LagingIn this episode of Taking Up Space, Cassie sits down with Dr. Michelle, a Denver-based physical therapist who’s redefining what healing can look like—especially when it comes to movement and eating disorder recovery.
Together, they explore what it means to return to your body through safe, supported, and attuned movement. Dr. Michelle shares how she helps clients rebuild trust with their bodies, drawing from her expertise in pelvic health and functional movement, while always centering consent, nervous system safety, and body autonomy.
We talk about why traditional approaches to exercise often fall short in re...
2025-05-1250 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastBUILDING HOPE With Royale Lockhart, HOPE Facilitator and Champion with IdahoSTARSSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they take a virtual trip to Post Falls, Idaho to visit Royale Lockhart, Lead Quality Child Care Consultant for Region 1, HOPE Facilitator and Champion. College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Center on Disabilities and Human Development, IdahoSTARS Project. As Ken pointed out, her name badge needs a drop down feature. Royale shares some insight into best practices supporting families and children with the Four Building Blocks of HOPE – Relationships, Environments, Engagement, and Emotional growth – and their importance in helping children heal and gr...
2025-05-0629 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastGrandma on a Mission: Ruta Casabianca, Board Member with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast IdahoSend us a textKen and Michelle take a virtual trip to Pocatello, Idaho to visit with Ruta Casabianca Board Member of the Boys and Girl's club of Southeast Idaho, Community Advocate Extraordinaire, but first and foremost, she is a full-time Grandma. Listened to Ruta's story about seeing a need in her community and then finding a way to address the need... and she's not done yet. RESOURCES: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Idaho https://www.bgcsei.com/ Want to get...
2025-04-2922 min
The Resilient Parenting Podcast"Everyone Needs Help Sometimes" Idaho's Thriving Families, Safer Children's Coalition with Co-chair Florina RuvioSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Florina Ruvio co-chair of Idaho's Thriving Families Safer Children's Coalition. Florina also contracts with the Idaho Resiliency Project, Breaking Chains Academy of Development and Idahoans United for Women and Families. Learn more about the National Partnership that was established to support communities, developing approaches for community well-being that help families avoid child welfare system involvement.In this episode you will learn about Family Resource Centers, and Community Schools from across the State. There's currently 50! Each one is different depending on the...
2025-04-2218 min
Complex Kids, Simple SolutionsMichelle Kennedy, LCSW – The Advocate Inside the System: What Social Workers Want Every Parent to KnowSend us a textIn Episode 8 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle Choairy sits down with Michelle Kennedy, a licensed clinical social worker who’s spent over a decade navigating pediatric healthcare systems alongside families of medically complex kids. From hospitals to home care, Michelle K. has seen it all—and she’s here to share what really goes on behind the scenes.They talk about the essential role social workers play in advocating for children, coordinating care, and guiding parents through the emotional and logistical overwhelm of complex diagnoses. If you’ve ever wondered what sup...
2025-04-2137 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastTeaching Resiliency for Better Health Outcomes with Dr. Tom PattersonSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they interview Pediatric Doctor, Tom Patterson. Learn how Dr. Patterson has incorporated the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and trauma-informed care into his medical practice; teaching parental resiliency for better health outcomes starting in the newborn nursery.RESOURCES:THE INFANT TODDLER PROGRAMhttps://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/about-infant-toddler-programPARENTS AS TEACHERS:https://parentsasteachers.org/Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (idaeyc)https://www.idahoaeyc...
2025-04-0824 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastBeth Norton: Comedian, Writer and Alumni of Foster CareSend us a text Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Beth Norton a comedian, writer, and alumni of foster care. Beth spent most of her childhood in foster care and experienced multiple moves before the age of 9. Beth was the first child of a teenage mother who had also grown up in the foster care system. Beth shares her story with heart and humor. RESOURCES:Beth Nortonhttps://www.bethnorton.com/ Foster Care Alumni of America:https://fostercarealumni.org/ https...
2025-04-0128 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRaising Third Culture Kids with Salome MwangiSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they chat with Salome Mwangi of Mwangi Inc. Salome is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural Idahoan who uses these skills to foster better communication between the US and migrant communities as they navigate life together. She specializes in fostering connections through a shared sense of belonging. Along the way, she has evolved into a cultural broker, realizing that the culture behind each language bears weight in living life with cross-cultural relevance (salomemwangi.com) Salome shares a glimpse of her parenting journey of raising a child in what felt...
2025-03-2531 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSocial-Emotional-Learning with Patrick Reagan, Executive Director of The Mahoney HouseSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they virtually meet with Patrick Reagan, Executive Director of The Mahoney House in beautiful Salmon Idaho. Since its inception, The Mahoney House has been a community leader in providing safe shelter, support, and hope to people victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. To meet evolving needs, we continue to broaden our efforts; our current mission is to stop, prevent, and heal the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, and child abuse in Lemhi and Custer Counties.What is Social-Emotional-Learning?
2025-03-1824 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastBreaking Chains Academy of Development with Luis Granados, Executive DirectorSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Luis Granados, Executive Director of Breaking Chains Academy of Development in Nampa, Idaho. The mission of Breaking Chains Academy of Development is providing at-risk youth with the tools and resources needed to successfully transition into adulthood through education, mentorship, and work-skill training. Luis shares his personal story of the impact this program had on his life trajectory and how it continues to have impact.GED & High School Equivalency : We offer tutoring and a place to study for youth ages 16-18. Once yo...
2025-03-1124 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSafe Families for Children with Michelle Batten, Lutheran Community Services NWSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they learn about the Safe Families for Children Program -through Lutheran Community Services Northwest with Michelle Batton, Program Manager for Safe Families for Children Program. About Safe Families (From their website)When a crisis strikes; struggles such as job loss, eviction, medical emergencies and domestic violence can leave families feeling desperate and alone. Many of us rely on relatives and friends for support. But for some parents, this is not an option. With no one to turn to f...
2025-03-0423 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastHealthy Masculinity and Fatherhood with Jeff MatsushitaSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they talk with Jeff Matsushita Executive Director of Stretch Zone, and the Engaging Men Program Coordinator at Boise State University's Student Connection and Support Center. As well as a Call to Men National trainer. What does it mean to be a man? To be a father?Societal norms and generational expectations have put men in a narrow box of "being tough" and "real men don't cry". Jeff breaks down some of these messages from his own journey and the work he is currently doing wi...
2025-02-2530 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastNeurodivergence and the 5 Protective Factors with Amanda Mills (Idaho-AEYC)Send us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Amanda Mills Strengthening Families Specialist at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to discuss parenting children who are neurodivergent through the lens of the 5 protective factors. Amanda shares valuable information through her strengthening families Specialist lens but also as a mom. RESOURCESIdaho Association for the Education of Young Children:https://www.idahoaeyc.org/family-resources Idaho Parents Unlimited:https://ipulidaho.org/ Idaho Department of Health and...
2025-02-1125 min
Colleague Down the HallThe Business of CEUs: From Building Courses to Marketing to Creating Additional Income Streams with Michelle RisserIn this episode, Jeanene Wolfe chats with Michelle Risser, a therapist turned CEU provider and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Michelle shares her journey from working in HIV/AIDS social work to teaching large conferences and eventually becoming a CEU provider during COVID as a way to explore additional income streams. She discusses the paperwork and approval process, emphasizing that it shouldn't deter therapists from sharing their expertise. Using the acronym KEEP (Knowledge, Education, Experience, Passion), Michelle helps therapists identify their unique strengths and build courses on topics like sibling loss, burnout, and perinatal mental health. Michelle's practical advice, like her catchphrase "...
2025-01-3030 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastATTACHMENT with TEENS: Guest Janelle Stauffer Owner and Director of the Resiliency Center of IdahoSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. In Part one we learned about the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment Styles and How to Build Attachment with your child. Part two, we explore ATTACHMENT with your TEEN. This is a must listen for anyone with a teen in their life. RESOURCES:The Resiliency Center of Idahohttps://www.resiliencyidaho.com TBRI Animate: Attachment...
2025-01-2829 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastATTACHMENT with Janelle Stauffer Owner and Director of the Resiliency Center of IdahoSend us a textWhat is ATTACHMENT? (And no, we're not talking about an item you add to your email) Why is ATTACHMENT so Important? Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. During this episode we will learn the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment Styles and How to Build Attachment with your child.RESOURCES:The Resiliency Center of Idaho https://www.resiliencyidaho.com
2025-01-2128 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastTHRIVE AT FIVE! with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the final episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period.Today's episode is all about Age 5!! RESOURCESCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIREhttps://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/PARENTS...
2025-01-1424 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastFOURNADOS with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 5th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period.Today's episode is all about FOURNADOS!!RESOURCESTHREE-SIDED TOOTHBRUSH (example)https://nanotoothbrushshop.com/products/nano-360-three-sided-toothbrushCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT...
2025-01-0819 min
Therapy Chat461: Understanding Codependency with Michelle FarrisWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week we're revisiting an interview from a couple of years ago with Michelle Farris.I always found the concept of codependency confusing when people would try to explain it to me. I didn't realize I had some of these behaviors, which I thought were just part of my personality! I've spent years working on my attachment in therapy, and I can now see these patterned relational dynamics, which have been passed down through my family for generations, for what they are.The first step to changing codependent relational patterns...
2024-12-1640 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastTHREENAGERS with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 4th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about THREENAGERS!!! (IYKYK)RESOURCESCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIREhttps://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/
2024-12-1029 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastThe TERRIFIC TWO'S with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the second episode of a Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about THE TERRIFIC TWO'S!!!RESOURCESCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIREhttps://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/
2024-12-0329 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRESILIENT PARENTING 101: Stress and The Window of ToleranceSend us a textFeeling stressed? Stress happens. Sometimes you can manage and sometimes it can be a struggle. Then add the holidays, which can be a joyful time but may also bring additional stress and overwhelming feelings. Join Michelle and Ken as they explore "The Window of Tolerance" coined by Dr. Dan Siegel. The Window of Tolerance is a useful tool to help you understand why stress can feel overwhelming at times and how you can build your capacity to manage it. This will then give you the capacity to help your children...
2024-11-1924 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastWONDERFUL ONE'S with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the second episode of a Five-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about Age 1. Who's Number 1?!RESOURCESCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIREhttps://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/...
2024-11-1232 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastINFANCY with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the first episode of a Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about Birth to Age 1. Oh Baby!RESOURCESCRYING BABY PLANhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/ AGES and STAGES of DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIREhttps://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/
2024-11-0821 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastUpper Valley Child Advocacy Center with Co-Founder, Executive Director Ashley StallingsSend us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Ashley Stallings, Co-Founder, and Executive Director at Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center. Children’s advocacy centers (CACs) consist of trained professionals, who listen to a child’s story and then advocate for them throughout legal / mental health services. DID YOU KNOW...1 in 10 kids will experience child sexual abuse and those numbers are increasing? Child sexual abuse is a hard topic to discuss but Awareness and Education are key to prevention of this epidemic. What can YOU do?If yo...
2024-10-2220 min
The Well Report25. Burnout Recovery and Radical Self-Care with G. Michelle Goodloe, LCSWSometimes, it can seem impossible to rest. Trust me, I've been there. The systemic oppression we're faced with on the day to day can often make it feel like prevailing advice for navigating burnout is actually inaccessible to us. So today, I'm chatting with Michelle Goodloe, LCSW, a Burnout Recovery Expert & the founder of Gmichelle Wellness. We're taking that often lofty self-care advice and really grounding it. What can self-care look like when you're actually running on empty? What if you have children to feed and full time job that you can't just step away from?
2024-10-1656 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRaising AI-Smart Kids with Stephanie WorrellSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Stephanie Worrell, MA author of "Raising AI-Smart Kids: A Practical Guide for Parents to Navigate the Future of Artificial Intelligence". Learn the WHAT, WHY and HOW of AI. Regardless of who you are, AI is here and it's not going away. Learn about the benefits of AI and what you need to know to keep your children safe. Want to learn more? Check out the links below.Raising AI-Smart Kids Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Raising-AI-Smart-Kids-Artificial-Intelligence-ebook...
2024-10-0821 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastBrown Like Me with Founder Shari BaberSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they visit with Sharon Baber, Founder of Brown Like Me. Learn about this amazing program and how you can get involved. MISSION: Brown Like Me helps Black youth and their families connect to their culture and develop a sense of belonging by creating a community of people that look like them and reflect who they are."Many of our families are adoptive families—mainly white parents raising Black children. We know from personal experience that white parents have many questions about their child’s cult...
2024-10-0116 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastIdaho Head Start Association with Megan WollerSend us a textDo you love the Resilient Parenting Podcast? Give us a like, and share the love on social media. With your help we can reach more families! Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit Megan Woller, Executive Director of the Idaho Head Start Association. Think you know about the Head Start Program? Think again. Learn more about this amazing resource for families.13 Idaho Head Start Programs North Idaho College Head StartMountain States Early Head StartCoeur d’Alene Tribe Early Ch...
2024-09-2419 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRESILIENT PARENTING 101: TRANSITIONSSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle in the latest installment of Parenting 101 as they discuss the importance of TRANSITIONS. Moving from one activity to another can be a challenge. Think bedtime…going to school…bath time. Learn approaches to ease the stress for both you and your child. Special surprise visit at the end.REQUEST: After you listen to the episode, send a text to Ken and Michelle to share a transition ritual you do now, did when your children were younger, and/or plan to start doing after this episode. ...
2024-09-1023 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastSupporting your LGBTQI+ Child with Jen BlairSend us a textOn this episode Ken and Michelle visit with Jen Blair LGBTQI+ Parent Educator and Podcast Host of In the Den with the Mama Dragons. What do you say to your child when they come out to you as gay and/or transgender? How do you support your child and honor your feelings? Jen Blair gives some helpful insight, support and resources. Resourceshttps://www.mamadragons.org/ Mama Dragons supports, educates, and empowers mothers of LGBTQ children.https...
2024-08-2028 min
The Anxiety Chicks176. The D.A.R.E Response: An Anxiety and Panic Attacks Recovery Program ft. Michelle Cavanaugh LCSWGet ready for the anxiety healing episode Alison has been eagerly anticipating! If you’re not familiar with the DARE method for overcoming anxiety, you won’t want to miss this conversation. The Chicks welcome DARE Coach Michelle Cavanaugh, LCSW, MBA, to discuss how this transformative program has helped millions find relief from anxiety and panic attacks. Tune in to learn about the principles of the DARE method and how it can change your relationship with anxiety for the better!MIchelle is licensed by the state of New York as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW...
2024-08-1047 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastBlended Families After Divorce with Ignite Idaho Family Resource CenterSend us a textThis week Ken and Michelle visit Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center in beautiful McCall Idaho. Traci Jamieson, Executive Director and Ashley McCoy, Clinical Director share important information and resources focused on divorce and blended families. We know this is a hot topic and this episode is just the beginning. We want to hear from you. Please text your questions and/or areas of focus for future episodes. RESOURCES:Ignite Idahohttp://igniteidahofrc.org/Building Love Together-Blended Families (5 Love Languages) Book
2024-07-2826 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastHow to Effectively Co-Parent with A High-Conflict Ex; with Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex is not easy, but it can be done. We know that one reasonable co-parent can make a positive difference in the lives of the children who are being co-parented by one high-conflict parent, but that doesn't make dealing with it any easier.
High-conflict co-parenting can make life incredibly stressful and full of unnecessary tension, which in-turn, rubs off on the kids.
"The key is realizing we have to take a different approach. The secret to managing a high-conflict personality is managing your own anxiety,"...
2024-07-1542 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastKinship Parenting with Charlye HahnSend us a textDon't forget to follow The Resilient Parenting Podcast, give us a review and share with everyone you know! Ken and Michelle had a lively conversation with Charlye Hahn, Kinship Resource Coordinator at the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging. Learn about resources throughout the State of Idaho and Nationally. Being a Kinship caregiver comes with its own unique challenges and strengths. Don't forget to make time for fun! Listen for: A community call to action for kinship families. KINSHIP RESOURCES:
2024-07-0819 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastHow to Handle the Adult Bullies in Your Life: With Bill Eddy, LCSW, EsqWhen you think bullies, you may think about school aged children, but what happens when you are an adult dealing with adult bullies? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack welcomes back Bill Eddy to discuss managing bullies as an adult. Bill Eddy is an expert in dealing with high-conflict individuals and is sure to leave you feeling empowered after this episode.
Together Michelle and Bill will cover:
Learning to talk about how you are feeling when being bullied
Leading with empathy to understand the other person's behavior
Reminding yourself that many bullies are unaware of...
2024-07-0140 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastStrengthening Families with Holly WhitworthSend us a textKen and Michelle are visited by Holly Whitworth to talk about strengthening families. Every family has strengths and protective factors: Parent Resiliency, Concrete Supports in times of need, Social and Emotional Competence (healthy relationships), Knowledge of Child Development, Social Connections. Children thrive when families thrive. Learn about the three R's (Reassurance, Routines "Rituals", Regulation). And how to navigate big feelings with your child. Especially when they're yours!RESOURCES:EASTERN IDAHO PUBLIC HEALTH: https://eiph.id.gov/all-services-and-programs/
2024-06-2321 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastGetting Out in Nature with Mary Jo Surges-ProkopSend us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Mary Jo Surges-Prokop, Early Childhood Education Specialist with the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Learn why exploring nature is important for building connection and curiosity with your children. There are many green spaces to explore from big to small and for different comfort levels. You do not need to climb a mountain to be out in nature. Go outside with your child, be curious as you explore, look at bugs, or the unique shapes of different flowers and leaves, walk barefoot in the grass. CONNECTING...
2024-06-1422 min
Embodiment for the Rest of UsDeep Dive Part 1: Attending and Attuning to the Body, Unconscious Contracts with the Systems that Affect Us, and Loving Accountability with Michelle Phillips - EFTROU: S4, Ep5Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 5: Deep Dive with Michelle Phillips
Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Michelle Phillips (they/them/we) for a deep dive about attending and attuning to the body, unconscious contracts with the systems that affect us, and loving accountability.
Content Warning: discussion of intentional weight loss, discussion of multiple genocides taking place at this time
Trigger Warnings: None in this episode
The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/seas...
2024-06-061h 09
The Resilient Parenting PodcastParents As Teachers with Michelle Graff and Melanie QuasSend us a textEPISODE #10!! On this episode Ken and Michelle visit Central District Health to learn about the Parents As Teachers Program. Joining this week's podcast is Michelle Graff, Program Manager, Family & Clinic Services (FCS) | Parents as Teachers, and Melanie Quas, Parent Educator, Program Services:Personal in-home visits: Clients will receive personal visits from certified parent educators offering timely, age-appropriate information.Peer Support: Clients will have opportunities to make connections with other parents and provide support to each other.
2024-06-0220 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRESILIENT PARENTING 101: Is it Praise or Encouragement? Why it MattersSend us a textIn the third installment of Parenting 101 Ken and Michelle explore the difference between giving children praise versus encouragement and the long-term effects of both. Learn how to support your children to become independent thinkers while building their self-confidence, self-reliance, and courage to be imperfect. Resources:http://blog.positivediscipline.com/2012/12/encouragement-vs-praise.htmlhttps://www.positivediscipline.com/parentsHandout: https://www.positivediscipline.com/sites/default/files/praise-vs-encouragement_0.pdf Books: https://www.positivediscipline.com/catalog/booksFOR TEACHERS: https://www.positivediscipline.com/articles/enco...
2024-05-2828 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastCHECK OUT Your Local Library! with Kate RadfordSend us a textKen and Michelle traveled to the Downtown Boise Library this week to chat with Kate Radford, Youth and Homebase Services Supervisor. Did you know the library has many FREE Programs and Resources for you and your children? But wait there's more...Did you know the library also provides free WIFI, Computers to use, Programs and Resources for Adults? But wait there is even more...more. Did you know many libraries offer families online resources to access from home? And some will even mail books to your home! Check it out! (Pu...
2024-05-1422 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastThe Science of Sleep...You definitely want to stay awake for this one!Send us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they travel to British Columbia....well technically they were on Zoom, but it still counts. Sean Larsen, PhD shares the science of sleep and what we need to do to get better sleep for ourselves and for our children.Sean's Recommendations:Book: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, PhDBook: The Sleep Solution: Why your sleep is broken and how to fix it. W. Chris Winter, MDSponsored by...
2024-05-0826 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastPlay for Every Stage with Kim Hemmert from the ICTFSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they explore the importance of play at every age and stage with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. Additional Resources:* Libraries are a great resource for play. Many libraries build play into their programming, and have check out kits with games, puzzles, and science to take home and play.https://libraryfinder.org/* Parents as Teacher is a great resource for parents to learn ages and stages of development and how to play with t...
2024-05-0130 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastFlipping Your Lid with Katie Francis Idaho Resilience ProjectSend us a textJoin Ken and Michelle as they travel (virtually) to Idaho Falls to visit Director of Development Katie Francis at the Idaho Resilience Project. Katie shares a little about the programs and resources the Idaho Resilience Project supports. Katie also introduces a different way to discuss body regulation with your children. No Tigger or Pooh in this episode but you will find a Tiger, Meerkat and a Wise Owl. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast/ Kids version of the f...
2024-04-2423 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastThe 5 Protective Factors with Amanda Mills from the AEYC.Send us a textApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Join Ken and Michelle as they visit Amanda Mills at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. Amanda shares the 5 PROTECTIVE FACTORS to strengthen families. Learn about local and national resources and what you can do right now to strengthen your family and community!Visit: https://www.idahoaeyc.org/about https://www.idahoaeyc.org/family-resources Not in Idaho? Visit: https://www.naeyc.org/resources For additional resources join our Facebook page:
2024-04-1722 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastRESILIENT PARENTING 101: Put Your Mask On Before Helping OthersSend us a textIn this episode Michelle and Ken expand on "Our Bodies as Engines" and introduce a new color and character. Learn about the stress cycle and why it is important to be aware of your body state. Feel like you need to put yourself on the backburner? Learn why body awareness and self-care is vital for your mental and physical health. New resource: https://zonesofregulation.com/ (ZONES OF REGULATION)Some of the information shared from this episode came from the Southwest Trauma Training: https://www.swtraumatraining.com/recourcesFollow us...
2024-04-1129 min
The Resilient Parenting PodcastWhy a Podcast? With Roger Sherman from the Idaho Children's Trust FundSend us a textThe debut episode! Ken and Michelle Bass are joined by Roger Sherman, Executive Director of The Idaho Children's Trust Fund (ICTF). Learn about the mission and work of the ICTF. How the Resilient Parenting Podcast came to be. What it means to be resilient, and what makes a family a family. If you are in a parenting role....THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU.https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fundhttps://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Re...
2024-03-1915 min
Therapy Chat411: Imbalanced Power Dynamics In Relationships - Overcoming Codependency With Michelle FarrisWelcome back to Therapy Chat! We all know people who'll do anything for others but never accept help for themselves. In fact, they never admit needing any help, despite being very attuned to how everyone around them is doing. These relationships feel out of balance, and limit both partners' ability to show up authentically. This is true in intimate partner relationships, friendships, work relationships and family relationships. This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Michelle Farris, LMFT about codependent relational dynamics. Michelle describes the dynamics of codependency within relationships, talks about how these patterns develop and how people who lo...
2023-12-0840 min
You, The MotherBreaking Down Stress When Things "Should" Feel Happy with Michelle Felder, LCSW, MAThis week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA! Michelle is a psychotherapist, parenting coach, and the Founder + CEO of Parenting Pathfinders. Michelle helps us unpack why we stress out over things that “should” make us feel happy. So many of us struggle with feelings of happiness and being uncomfortable in happy moments. Michelle helps us reframe some of these moments and gain tools to redirect some of these stressful feelings that come up. Do you “should” on yourself in moments of happiness? Let’s talk about it!
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2023-10-0928 min
Why Don't We Talk About This?Talking About Navigating Learning Disabilities w/ Michelle SteinerSend us a textMichelle shares her journey from diagnosis of dyscalculia, co-occurring themes related to this diagnosis, and ways she has chosen to use her experiences to support others.Guest Bio:Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Imagine the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering Independent and Work Ready. She works as a para-educator in a school with students with disabilities. She lives in Pennsylvania with her...
2023-10-0344 min
Athlete MindsetMichelle Colson | Footballer and BeyondMichelle Colson, a professional footballer, reflects on her journey to becoming the player she is today and explores her personal growth beyond the football field.In this episode:Michelle Colson recalls her childhood where she often found herself as the only girl on the pitch.Michelle discusses her decision to become an ambassador for Devine Time and highlights the vital work they do for women in sports.A conversation on the significance of mental health in overall well-being and the importance of maintaining the enjoyment of sports.After graduating from college, Michelle has embarked on a...
2023-09-2835 min
Mother Daughter Connections®167_Spirituality & Raising A Daughter: A Dad's Experience (w/ GUEST: Eli Weinstein, LCSW) On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by my friend and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, Eli Weinstein. Eli Weinstein is a Social Work therapist (LCSW) who has worked in a psych hospital, intense outpatient clinic and currently works in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. He created ELIvation, The Dude Therapist Podcast and became a therapist to fill a need while creating a modern outlook on mental health that is more digestible and relatable and helps those who are struggling by adding some extra inspiration and motivation int...
2023-07-1055 min
The Dude TherapistTo Change with Joy w/ Michelle SegarOn this episode of The Dude Therapists, Dr. Michelle Segar shares her expertise in creating sustainable healthy lifestyles. She introduces a practical science-based system for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating flexible decision-making that supports exercise, healthy eating, and self-care within the complexities of daily life. Join us to learn how to transform your mindset about exercise and self-care!
Join us on this episode of the podcast as we explore the power of consistent decision-making for sustainability. Learn about the four decision disruptors that trap us at choice points and how to overcome them. Discover the latest...
2023-06-0846 min
Shit Talking ShrinksMichelle Yates Exposes Diet Culture: Rediscover Your Well-beingWelcome to "Shit Talking Shrinks" - where two licensed therapists who have invested way too much money in degrees, certifications, and trainings share their love for their profession and sprinkle humor along the way!Discover the shocking truth behind diet culture and its hidden impact on our lives in this powerful episode. Diet culture, in its simplest form, has convinced us that physical appearance and body shape matter more than our psychological, physical, and overall well-being. We've been led to believe that controlling our body and diet is the norm.Diet culture has permeated our...
2023-04-1135 min
Athlete MindsetMichelle Alozie: Navigating the Challenges of College and Professional SoccerJoin us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with professional soccer player Michelle Alozie. American-born, Nigerian national team player, Michelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and persevering through college at the University of Tennessee to become a forward for the Houston Dash of the NWSL. The Dash is affiliated with the MLS’s Houston Dynamo. Listen as she and host Lisa delve into the mental strength and determination required to achieve her dreams, and how she maintains her mental health along the way. Don’t miss this motivating conversation with a rising star...
2023-01-2028 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastHow to Create Stability for Your Children After Divorce: Helping Your Co-Parented Child Transition Between Homes: with guest; Michelle Felder, LCSW, MAAs a co-parent, you want to support your child when it comes to the emotions they may feel about having two houses. This week, the incredible Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on how to help children transition between homes. Michelle talks about how important it is to have conversations with your children about what their experience is at the other parent's house without making them feel like you are digging for information.
In this episode of Moms Moving On, Michelle discusses:
Having open conversations with your children about...
2022-10-1029 min
Inner Healing Paths PodcastHealing Through Ancestral Practices in Psychotherapy with Michelle Mojica, LCSWThis episode is with Michelle Mojica, LCSW. She is a first-generation Xicana mental health therapist. Michelle shares her wisdom on the intersectionality of mental health and indigenous healing practices. In this episode, you will learn about the four elements (fire, air, earth, and water), the moon, and how to build your healing altar. To learn more about Michelle, check out her website at www.mariposaancestralpractices.com and on Instagram @mariposaancestralpractices
If you find this episode helpful and healing on your journey, please subscribe, share, and leave me a review on Apple Podcasts!
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2022-08-1540 minEmbodiment for the Rest of UsGrief, Liberation, and Embodiment with Michelle Phillips - EFTROU: S2, Ep6Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 6: Michelle Phillips
Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Michelle Phillips (they/them/we) about their embodiment journey.
Michelle Phillips, The Liberation Strategist, is a mental health and spiritual care practitioner with over 15 years of experience in transformational and holistic care. They have been on a journey of walking with individuals toward a deeper understanding of themselves on every level of wellness-spiritual, somatic, mental, and emotional. Michelle is the founder of Liberation Strategies, an agent of liberatory change which provides liberation coa...
2022-07-281h 33
Legit ParentingSelf-care. Does what you do matter? Why it's probably NOT a spa day!Send us a textJoin Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div and Michelle DeNoy, LCSW who discusses what self-care is and isn't and how to know what your body, specifically nervous system, is telling you. Michelle gives her own examples and challenges as a mom to two young kids, in her own exploration of self-care.
2022-07-1951 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastWhen Your Spouse Comes Out as LGBTQ and What To Do Next, with Sheri Davis, LCSW, LGBTQ Divorce CoachAfter discovering her spouse of many years was gay, Sheri Davis, LCSW, a mom of two daughters, not only faced divorce, she also had to face the fact that a secret had been kept from her - two difficult hurdles to overcome. Now, she's helping other couples cope with the same reality and navigate these waters with more ease and confidence.
In this episode of Moms Moving On, Sheri not only shares her powerful story, she shares how she helps others:
Figure out what steps to take after finding out a spouse is gay
How to...
2021-12-0733 min
The Spiritually Expressed HumanEp 31 - Michelle Nedelec: Laws of Nature, Onion Layers, and Our Internal HolodeckLearning to love every aspect of ourselves with Susan and Michelle:The energy in our thoughts and the laws of nature that govern our success.Focusing on what your client wants and providing the correct information.The onion layers that make up every human, no matter their experiences. Key Takeaways:The laws will always work for you, the question is what internal resistance do you have against those laws of nature?When you get rid of that resistance, you start doing the things you need to do and it doesn’t bother you anymore.You...
2021-09-281h 02
A Date With Darkness PodcastIncreasing Self-Care Practices and Managing Emotional Burnout: Featuring Michelle Goodloe, LCSW A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC; and it's where we explore the effects of abuse and healing from relationship trauma through intimate discussions. On this episode, Michelle Goodloe LCSW and I explore what it means to be emotionally burned out. Michelle discusses the signs of emotional burnout in abusive relationships and how to prevent it. Michelle and I have a candid discussion about self-care, why it's important, how we make time for it, and why it's not a selfish act. *Please note: Information provided on this episode are ge...
2021-08-2554 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastHow to Co-Parent with a High-Conflict Ex; with Bill Eddy, LCSW & Esq., and Founder of the High Conflict InstituteSometimes with a high-conflict ex-spouse, it feels like you just can't win. Like no matter how hard you try, you'll still be fighting forever. Like you could have just stayed married if you were still going to deal with this much drama.
That's where Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. comes in. As the founder of the High Conflict Institute and with years of dealing with high-conflict individuals under his belt, there is no better resource for how to co-parent with your high-conflict ex-spouse. Personality disorders like narcissism and borderline personality disorder are what Bill knows best, so if...
2021-08-1334 min
Cafe Con EmocionWriting As a Form of Healing with Michelle Mojica, LCSWIn this episode of Café con Emoción we talk with Michelle Mojica, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. In our conversation, Michelle shares about her upbringing, how writing and storytelling have helped heal and connect her with her Mexican Ancestral roots, and why she found writing as a form of healing. She shares about her pride in her Xicana culture, and how political activism also brought her healing. Lastly, she shares with us how to connect with our own ancestors and provides some great resources and practices.
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2021-07-0253 min
Therapy Chat284: Codependent Relational Dynamics with Michelle FarrisWelcome back to Therapy Chat! In this week's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Michelle Farris, LMFT about codependent relational dynamics. Michelle describes the dynamics of codependency within relationships, talks about how these patterns develop and how people who lose themselves within relationships can build a stronger sense of self. Michelle Farris is a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist. She helps others build healthy relationships without sacrificing themselves while using her own recovery to provide hope for creating a happier life. She has written three e-books and has created several online courses to support private learning...
2021-06-2538 min
Lady and the CouchSelf-Care: More Than a HashtagIn today's episode, we are joined on the couch by Michelle Goodloe, LCSW and discussing self-care. Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker, private practice therapist and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping others develop healthy relationships with themselves and with others. In this episode, we discuss all things self-care including what self-care can look like, pampering vs self-care, and how to have a self-care routine. Learn more about Michelle Goodloe, LCSW:https://gmichelle.com/https://www.amazon.com/Self-Explore-Restore-Self-Care-Relationship/dp/1720518807https://www.instagram.com/thegmichelle/https://www.pinterest.com/thegmichelle/https...
2021-06-1549 min
Mourning MeetingTMM Episode 2: A Conversation with Michelle Haar, LCSWMichelle Haar, LCSW is a therapist in private practice in New Jersey. She works with adolescents and adults who have experienced loss, and talked about how her own experiences in high school and college losing two friends and her grandmother within about a year of each other shaped her decision to best support others who are grieving.
Michelle can be reached on Psychology Today or at michelle.k.haar@gmail.com.
2020-08-1137 min
Therapy Chat61: 11 Therapists Share Their Self Care TipsWelcome back! In Episode 61 Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C asked 11 therapists to contribute their best tips for using self care to manage holiday stress. With Thanksgiving Day tomorrow in the US, hopefully you will find something useful here. Thanks for listening to Therapy Chat. Please get in touch and let host Laura Reagan know what you thought of this episode! Thanks to the eleven therapists who participated! See below for their names and links to their websites! Elizabeth Cush, MA, LGPCProgressioncounseling.com
2016-11-2336 min