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Raising Godly GirlsEp. 268 — Guiding Girls Through Big Emotions with Michelle NietertIf there's one thing every parent of girls knows, it's this: emotions can run deep, wide, and loud. From tearful meltdowns to dramatic outbursts, our daughters' feelings can often feel like tidal waves that threaten to pull the whole household under. But what if those very moments weren't interruptions to parenting—but opportunities for discipleship? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of American Heritage Girls, sits down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Michelle Nietert to unpack how parents can guide their daughters through big emotions wi...
2025-09-1335 min
HomeWord with Jim BurnsEpisode 66-Strong and Secure for Parents and Their Children with Michelle NietertParenting teens and young adults in today’s world can feel like navigating a maze—with social media, mental health, faith questions, and major life transitions all in the mix. In this episode, Jim Burns is joined by licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author Michelle Nietert to talk about helping our kids grow strong and secure in a confusing world. They unpack how to disciple your children, respond to doubts about faith, guide them through the challenges of high school and adulthood, and talk honestly about social media, mental health, and substance use. With wisdom, practical tools, and comp...
2025-07-3133 min
The Forgotten PodcastEpisode 225: Becoming an Emotional Safety Net For Your Child (w/ Michelle Nietert)No matter the season of parenting you’re in, there’s one thing every parent needs to prioritize—mental health. Not just your child’s, but your own, too. It’s easy to look at the behavioral or emotional struggles our children are exhibiting and start thinking of ways to “fix” them. What’s harder is looking inward and asking ourselves what steps we can take to nurture our mental health so we can show up for our kids in the best way. Joining me today is Michelle Nietert, an author, a speaker, and the Clinical Director...
2024-03-1839 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionGod, I Feel Scared: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God by Tama Fortner, Michelle NietertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675972to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God, I Feel Scared: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God
Author: Tama Fortner, Michelle Nietert
Narrator: Michelle Nietert, Tama Fortner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 57 minutes
Release date: October 3, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Read by the author with audiobook-exclusive content and exercises to help children cope with fear. Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel scared and discover how to...
2023-10-0357 min
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.God, I Feel Scared by Michelle Nietert, Tama FortnerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13945to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God, I Feel Scared
Author: Michelle Nietert, Tama Fortner
Narrator: Michelle Nietert, Tama Fortner
Format: mp3
Length: 57 mins
Release date: 10-03-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Religions
Publisher's Summary:
Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t ne...
2023-10-0357 minIndulge In A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.God, I Feel Scared by Michelle Nietert, Tama FortnerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13945to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God, I Feel Scared
Author: Michelle Nietert, Tama Fortner
Narrator: Michelle Nietert, Tama Fortner
Format: mp3
Length: 57 mins
Release date: 10-03-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Religions
Publisher's Summary:
Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t ne...
2023-10-0357 min
Honestly, ThoughEpisode 104 | Navigating Your Child's Mental Health | Guest: Michelle NietertLittle kids experience big emotions, and Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert wants to equip parents with the tools they need to help their children thrive in what many have deemed "The Age of Anxiety." Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding as they discuss the emotional climate of our culture and how it's affecting our kids.Find out more about Michelle Nietert and her books here: https://michellenietert.com/If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply...
2023-10-021h 03
Bold, Brave & Beautiful Podcast with Barb RooseWhen Past Hurts Start Hurting Again | Interview with Michelle NietertAs much as we love that God can heal us from our hurts in the past, what do we do when past hurts start hurting again? Does this mean that we aren't healed or that God didn't do His job? Today, Barb has a powerful conversation with licensed professional counselor and best-selling author Michelle Nietert. Michelle and Barb have been friends for years and she shares helpful and encouraging insights for those who don't understand how or why past wounds can open up again. Michelle recently lost her father and personally, she's rewalking the journey from her...
2023-09-1841 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithYou’re Valued in God’s Eyes, No Matter What: Lynn Cowell, Michelle Nietert, & Donnie GriggsRegardless of the career path you chose, the level of education you have, who you married or didn’t marry, or what you’ve accomplished in life, you hold priceless value in God’s eyes. The timeless verse from John 3:16 brings us comfort that God gave His Son for us—and that no matter what, He died for our sins, and because of that sacrifice, we will have eternal life. This week’s guests remind us that God’s unconditional love applies in all circumstances. Professional counselor Michelle Nietert and Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Lynn Cowell have written a new book called...
2023-06-0822 min
Unlock Your Ears To A Addictive Full Audiobook.Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings by Lynn Cowell, Michelle NietertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647034to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings
Author: Lynn Cowell, Michelle Nietert
Narrator: Jill Blackwood
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 2 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
God calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel mad, sad, or scared. Managing Your Emojis, a 100-day devotional, teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they’re feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions. Learning to manage our emotions is a critical life skill, yet we’ve often missed equipping kids with t...
2023-06-065h 02Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionManaging Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings by Lynn Cowell, Michelle NietertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647034to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Managing Your Emojis: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings
Author: Lynn Cowell, Michelle Nietert
Narrator: Jill Blackwood
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 2 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
God calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel mad, sad, or scared. Managing Your Emojis, a 100-day devotional, teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they’re feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions. Learning to manage our emotions is a critical life skill, yet we’ve often missed equipping kids with t...
2023-06-065h 02
Depth Podcast180. Managing Your Emojis -- Michelle Nietert How are you at managing your emotions? Do you have tools in your emotional tool belt on how to handle sadness, anger, and worry? I would say for most people, this is a hard struggle. I am so excited to tell you about this new book that my friends Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert wrote. It is called *Managing Your Emojis, and I wish I had this book when I was younger. Today I have the privilege of talking to Michelle about this amazing devotional for kids, and there is so...
2023-06-0554 min
Digging In with Tasha CalvertA Conversation with Michelle Nietert, LPC-SAuthor, therapist, podcast host, and mental health professional, Michelle Nietert, draws on a recent season of grief and difficulty to recount the ways God has walked with her and called her, in turn, to walk with others.Michelle provides listeners with useful information, practical exercises and spiritual foundations to help navigate emotions and express them in ways that promote health and stability.
2023-05-0945 min
Growing Home Together PodcastHelping Our Kids Cope with Sad Emotions - with Michelle NietertEven before we were married, we dreamed about becoming parents. We’re so grateful to God that today we have two wonderful sons and three beautiful daughters.Yet while parenting truly is incredible, it's not easy! For Rob, if he had to pick one of the hardest parts of parenting, it’s when our kids break down and cry. As a dad that just breaks his heart and he wants to make it all better as quickly as possible. It’s hard to see them feeling those emotions and know how to best respond!The truth...
2023-05-0948 min
Power-Up With An Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God by Tama Fortner, Michelle NietertPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614654to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God
Author: Tama Fortner, Michelle Nietert
Narrator: Michelle Nietert, Jill Blackwood
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 8 minutes
Release date: April 4, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Includes audiobook-exclusive extended emotional learning content! Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this children’s book from licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Sa...
2023-04-041h 08
Reimagine ChildhoodEp. 4: Mental Health in the Early Childhood Classroom with Michelle NietertAs a Licensed Professional Counselor, co-author of two books: Loved and Cherished and Make Up Your Mind, and host of the podcast called "Raising Mentally Healthy Kids", Michelle Nietert has a passion for sparking conversations about mental health in the childhood years. During our conversation today, Michelle discusses practical ways that early childhood educators can help children be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy. She shares about the role of movement and physical activity in mental health, and gives advice for approaching BIG emotions with little children. While her focus is on children's mental health, her wi...
2023-03-2733 min
The Covenant Eyes PodcastHow Mental Health Drives Porn Use in Kids, With Michelle NietertIn this episode, Michelle Nietert, a professional counselor, talks about:How poor mental health drives porn use in kidsThe warning signs parents need to look forWhat parents can do to help their children work through mental health strugglesMore Information/Resources:***NEW BOOK: Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your LifeWebsite: http://www.yourmentalhealthcoach.comConnect with Michelle: http://bit.ly/Michellewants2connectPodcast: https://raisingmentallyhealthykids.comInstagram: michellenietertCovenant Eyes offers a clear path to...
2022-12-2938 min
No More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageHow to Transform Your Thinking with Michelle Nietert | Episode 120Have you ever struggled to control your thoughts? Our mindsets hold a lot of power in our lives. In fact, what we think affects how we feel, what we believe, and what we do.My guest, Michelle Nietert, agrees! Michelle is a licensed professional counselor, Christian life coach, and co-author of a new book, Make Up Your Mind. Michelle is passionate about helping people use God's Word to fight the battle of our minds and thoughts.In this episode, you'll hear:How to reframe your thoughts throughout the dayThe power of simple square breathingThe...
2022-11-2247 min
The Bible2School Podcast with MeredithEpisode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle NietertEpisode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert
Studies show that 1 in 3 kids struggle with a mental health issue. Today, Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, speaker and podcaster, talks with us about how kids' emotions are so important! Today, we are seeing anxiety and depression creep into our children's lives because their emotions are DRIVING the bus instead of just riding on it. Listen in as Michelle and Lee discuss ways to help our kids be resilient and have a healthy mindset by redirecting their thoughts.
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2022-08-2332 min
Grace In Real Life podcastGrace in Parenting: Raising girls: Perfectionism, body image, and true friendship with Michelle NietertHow can we help our daughters when they struggle with perfectionism? Body image? Negative self-talk? How can we help our daughters set boundaries and identify toxic friendships? We’re in our Grace in Parenting series, and we’re talking all about raising daughters with Licensed Professional Counselor, author, speaker, and podcaster Michelle Nietert. (We talk so much in fact, that this one conversation spans two podcast episodes!) In this episode, Michelle: How to help your daughter stand up to a culture of mean, What to do when your daughter suffers from negative self-talk, Tools to h...
2022-06-0740 minGrace In Real Life podcastGrace in Parenting: Raising girls + rooting their identity in Christ with Michelle NietertWhat are the top three struggles our daughters face today? How can we raise our daughters to root their identity in Christ? What lies is the world teaching our girls, and how can we combat those lies? We’re in our Grace in Parenting series, and we’re talking all about raising daughters with Licensed Professional Counselor, author, speaker, and podcaster Michelle Nietert. (We talk so much in fact, that this one conversation spans two podcast episodes!) In this episode, Michelle: Reminds us that God speaks through His people, so it’s important to surroun...
2022-05-3137 min
Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living FreeMakeup Your Mind with Denise Pass and Michelle Nietert :: [Episode 100]Hello Friends! Today’s episode is very special because this is our 100th Episode of Thrive! Can you believe that?! First, thank you so much – I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your emails, messages, and of course, your reviews! My main goal is to help you thrive in your life. My passion has always been to help others realize that they are God’s masterpiece. That’s what the podcast is all about. When creating this podcast in 2020, it was important to me that we talk abo...
2022-05-2047 min
Mental Health Archives - Treasured MinistriesYour Child’s Mental Health with Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S
How to Raise Mentally Healthy Kids
If your child is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone. Sadly many women feel this way because of shame produced by mental health stigmas – especially inside the church. In addition, the enemy heaps condemnation on top with such lies as – you failed as a parent. NO MORE! When we shed light on this topic by talking about it, mothers find encouragement, hope, and help in God’s way. For these reasons, I invited Michelle Nietert to be our podcast guest during our May Mental Health Podcast Series. She is pass...
2022-05-1000 min
The Care Ministry Podcast21. Conversations with Michelle Nietert, a counsellors journey to resilience on the show today we are talking with Michelle Nietert. This is a different kind of episode than I’m used to having and I’m excited to share it with you. You see, oftentimes when you are an independent counsellor, or the care director it can feel lonely. It’s rare to find other people like you, someone who is passionate about serving others, supports people through life challenges, Loves Jesus, but still faces life struggles and is open to talking about it.
I have to admit my conversation with Michelle happened several months ago and I just wasn...
2022-01-2758 min
Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living FreeEnding the Year Well with Our Kids with Michelle NietertHello Friends! Merry Christmas y’all! This week, I'm sitting down with my real-life friend, Michelle Nietert to talk about helping our kids to end the year well. We also talk about what it is like to be a parent and some of the struggles that each of us has gone through this year. Michelle Nietert, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor has been providing therapeutic interventions to children and their families in counseling offices for over 20 years. A recognized expert in Solution Focused Therapy, she is the clinical di...
2021-12-1727 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneMichelle Nietert - Mentally Healthy KidsVisit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.
Depression, anxiety and mental health headlines remind us that kids and teens need our help. How can you raise a mentally healthy child? Mental health coach Michelle Nietert teaches us how to have better conversations with our kids, how to tell if your child needs to see a counselor, and what to do in the mean time while you're waiting.
Learn more about Michelle Nietert and her devotional for girls, Loved and Cherished.
2021-11-2234 min
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40"How do I talk to my child about their weight?" with Michelle Nietert, LPCClick to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeI don’t know if you got the memo on this, but parenting is tricky. And hard. And particularly difficult as it relates to our children and their body size. If you’ve been with me for any amount of time you know I’m a big believer in taking care of our body so we can do what we are called to do, not so it will look a certain way. But there are times we witness our children’s body size changing and are not sure what to do about...
2021-11-1655 minThe Bible2School Podcast with MeredithMental & Spiritual Health for Children with Michelle Nietert (Episode 19)Are you curious how mental and spiritual health go hand in hand and impact a child? Today's guest, Michelle Nietert, has over 20 years experience as a professional counselor with children and is sharing her incredible knowledge and experiences with us!
Ready to be encouraged and learn from Michelle? Let's go....
MICHELLE NIETERT is a professional counselor for over 20 years, well versed in equipping people to manage difficult emotions and speaks often about boundaries, self-control, anger, sadness, and stress. She leads a team of over 15 counselors as the Clinical Director and Founder of Community Counseling Associates. Sh...
2021-11-0933 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert4 Principles That Help You Parent More Positively with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhDOver the past two episodes, I’ve been speaking with doctors John Trent and Dewey Wilson about how we can raise relationally intelligent kids. In the last part of our conversation, we focus on four key principles that positive parents think and practice that are effective for all ages. We also discuss how both we and our children can get swept up in “culture currents” without even noticing and the hope science gives us about the power of neuroplasticity. 4 Principles That Help You Parent More Positively: 🔎 Focus on the children first. Become a student of your chil...
2021-10-1931 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertHow Understanding Personality Types Can Reduce Conflict in Your Home with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhDAs parents we want to believe we know our own kids, but without understanding their temperaments we don’t have the full picture. In the second part of my conversation with John Trent and Dewey Wilson we’re breaking down the different personality types we have in our homes according to Dr. Trent’s four animal personality assessment and discussing how we can use that understanding to help encourage each other rather than cause friction in our relationships by exploring how they interact with one another. You can take the assessment for free at TheRelationallyIntelligentChild.com. The Four A...
2021-10-1226 min
The Love OfferingMental Health and Faith with Michelle NietertAnxiety and depression are on the rise. Michelle Nietert is the Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX. She is a mom of two and a former school counselor with over 20 years experience in private practice. She is on the show sharing her expertise on how to protect our mental health and the mental health of our children. We chat about:Empowering our children to struggle well in hard seasonsManaging difficult emotions and age-specific vocabulary to useWarning signs to look for & how moms can help5 ways moms can protect their own...
2021-10-1246 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRaising Relationally Intelligent Kids with John Trent, PhD & Dewey Wilson, PhDWith our children often connecting over screens, we have a felt need in our culture to help them develop relational intelligence. In this episode, I’m speaking with two experts on that subject, John Trent and Dewey Wilson, authors of the book The Relationally Intelligent Child: Five Keys to Helping Your Kids Connect Well with Others. We discuss what relational intelligence is and why it’s so important, four elements that are essential to relational intelligence, and the power of giving your kids freedom to fail. Key points from our conversation: 🤝 Relational intelligence is an applicat...
2021-10-0531 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertHelping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSPOften our children’s first experience with death is the loss of a pet. In the second half of my interview with Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP, we’re talking about how we can help our kids process loss and teach them about grief. We’re also offering some helpful tips on how to gauge how well your child is moving through the grieving process and when it’s time to seek professional help. Key points from our conversation: 🐶 It’s important to honor the loss with kids and give them the...
2021-09-2822 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertWhat to Do When Your Child Has Worry and Anxiety with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSPAs we talk about raising mentally healthy kids, I can’t think of a more relevant topic right now for all of us than anxiety. Worry and anxiety seemed to have peaked in our country as COVID-19 hit, but it certainly has not disappeared. And while we as adults tend to focus on the big life things, kids are still dealing with the natural anxieties of adolescence. In this episode I’m talking with the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP about some practical things we can do to help our...
2021-09-2132 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertTreating Your Child’s Diagnosed Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDSIn the last episode of my series with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about understanding healthy eating and eating disorders, we’re discussing what happens after your child is diagnosed with an eating disorder and what’s typically involved in a treatment plan. Ashley also walks through different types of beneficial behavioral therapies and offers some practical questions and resources you can use to keep your child focused on their values for long-term success. Key points from our conversation: 🧬 Research is still being performed to determine if there is a genetic component to eating disorders, but we do k...
2021-09-1445 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertWhat to Do if You Think Your Child has an Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDSHave you noticed changes in your child’s behavior that have led you to believe they could be developing an eating disorder? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about how we can approach our kids about unhealthy conduct, how to talk about our bodies without labels or judgment, and why it’s important to tackle the emotions behind eating disorders. Key points from our conversation: 🗣️ Talking about an eating disorder will not trigger an eating disorder in a child. Approach them in a non-accusatory way and be honest about...
2021-09-0725 min
Make Room ShowRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMy guest today, Michelle Nietert, will really inspire and equip you to be the type of mom that is raising mentally healthy kids! Our conversation gets deep as we share our own struggles as mothers and how we overcame them. This pandemic has really taken a toll on our children and it is OK to admit you need some help navigating their feelings, as well as, your own! Michelle also shares some key questions to ask your kids in order to find out how they are doing mentally.-------------------------If you are ready to...
2021-09-0527 minMake Room ShowRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMy guest today, Michelle Nietert, will really inspire and equip you to be the type of mom that is raising mentally healthy kids! Our conversation gets deep as we share our own struggles as mothers and how we overcame them. This pandemic has really taken a toll on our children and it is OK to admit you need some help navigating their feelings, as well as, your own! Michelle also shares some key questions to ask your kids in order to find out how they are doing mentally.-------------------------If you are ready to...
2021-09-0527 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertUnderstanding Healthy Eating and Eating Disorders with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDSEating disorders are on the rise in the US as COVID has given kids more opportunities to spend time online. We know that social media impacts how we (especially girls) feel about our bodies, increasing anxiety and fueling eating disorders. In the first part of my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail, we’re discussing the different factors that can contribute to eating disorders, how you can identify if your kid is struggling with unhealthy eating behaviors, and advice about how to model appropriate behavior for your child. Key points from our conversation: 🍴 Negative body image...
2021-08-3136 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertTeaching Your Kids to Be Thought Detectives with Dr. Caroline LeafIn the second half of my interview with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf, we’re continuing our discussion of how we can learn to retrain our brains by systematically managing our thoughts, feelings, and choices. In this episode we dig into how invalidating our kid’s feelings can affect their mental and physical health, different techniques for temporarily containing instead of repressing anxious thoughts, and Dr. Leaf breaks down her 5 Step NeuroCycle. Key points from our conversation: 💭 We need to be comfortable sitting with our thoughts. If you’re awake, you’re thinking. T...
2021-08-2431 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRetraining Your Brain with Dr. Caroline LeafDid you know that by managing your mind you can change your physical brain? In this episode, I’m speaking with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf about how understanding the difference between the mind, the brain, thoughts, and emotions as well as how they work with one another can help us realize the agency we have over our lives. Through her work specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology, Dr. Leaf has developed a 5-step program to further demonstrate the effectiveness of mind-directed techniques to help relieve mental ill-health problems such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts....
2021-08-1733 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertHelping Your Kids Manage Back to School Emotions & Anxiety with Melissa Clark, LPC-SIn the first half of my conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark, we discussed how we can prepare our kids to return to school well and help them manage back-to-school stress. In this episode, we’re focusing on asking our kids the right questions to help them problem solve effectively and sharing about the power of intention to create calm in a chaotic situation. We also discuss how to help our kids with perfectionistic tendencies and how praying can give them confidence. Key points from our conversation: 🥅 Having a purpose creates focus and intenti...
2021-08-1034 min
Victory Has A VoiceEp 49 - How to renew your mind with Michelle NietertEp 49 - How to renew your mind with Michelle Nietert
In this episode I get the privilege of speaking with Michelle Nietert as she discusses the importance of spiritual development and addressing our emotions. She encourages us to experience our emotions, but not allow them to rule over us. She says the best thing we can do for the mental health of our kids is to be mentally healthy ourselves.
Michelle is a licensed professional counselor leading a team of over 15 counselors as the Clinical Director and Founder of Community Counseling Associates. For more information ab...
2021-08-0423 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertPreparing Your Kids for Back to School with Melissa ClarkOne of the things I’ve been asked most about this fall is how we as parents can help prepare our kids to return to school. For this episode, I’ve invited my friend and Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark to talk about how we can help empower our children to be flexible, confident, and competent this semester and offer some strategies to create a safe space for your anxious kid to process in a healthy way. Key points from our conversation: 🚌 When encouraging an anxious child to return to school or other social situation...
2021-08-0329 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRaising Kids with Mentally Healthy Brains with Daniel AmenIn the second half of my interview with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen we’re breaking down some of the hidden influences covered in his book Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups. We also discuss the impact of regular exercise on mental health as well as offer some practical advice about setting goals and bonding for parents who want to raise mentally healthy kids. Key points from our discussion: 🐉 Some of the hidden dragons in his book include Dragons from the Past that ignite your most painf...
2021-07-2736 min
A Wife Like MeThriving in a Marriage With a Mental Health Diagnosis with Michelle NietertIt IS possible to experience a full, life-giving marriage when one or both spouses have been given a mental health diagnosis. But how, is the question. We have Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert with us to dive into this important conversation!Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S provides expertise using her over 20 years of experience as the clinical director of a large counseling center, previous school district crisis counselor, and current private school mental health consultant. Her work on parenting, mental health and faith is widely recognized. She provides practical solutions, real life examples and...
2021-07-2626 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertYour Brain is Always Listening with Daniel AmenMedical professionals often assess your mental health based on a set of symptoms rather than the biological data of what’s happening in your brain. In part one of my interview with one of America’s leading psychiatrists, Dr. Daniel Amen, we’re discussing how a brain-imaging tool called SPECT can help accurately identify underlying brain issues. He also walks through the model for addressing mental health from physical, relational, and spiritual aspects, explains why he prefers to use natural supplement support rather than medications and discusses possible causes of ADD. Key points from our discussion: 🧬 SP...
2021-07-2038 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMaking the Most of Counseling with Your Child with Crystal PaineIn the second half of my conversation with author Crystal Paine, we’re continuing our discussion of what to do when your child talks about suicide. During our chat, she shares the advice that a counselor offered her about her approach to her child’s mental health that changed her perspective (and yielded better results). She also gives some suggestions about how we can create connection over correction to help our children grow and offers some encouragement to moms who feel like they’re facing this struggle alone. Key points from this episode: Parents should be involved in t...
2021-07-1241 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertWhen Your Child Talks About Suicide with Crystal PaineWith 94% of kids expressing anxiety and 84% experiencing depression, mental health has hit an epidemic level for today’s youth. In this episode, I’m talking with author Crystal Paine about what it’s been like to have a suicidal child, the signs of anxiety and depression leading up to a diagnosis, the process of finding a counselor, and different levels of mental health care. Key points from today’s episode: In teens, it can be hard to identify what is typical hormonal change behavior or something more. When the severity of the outburst doesn’t match the s...
2021-07-1232 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMentally Healthy Kids Are Raised by Mentally Healthy ParentsI am so excited to present to y’all my new podcast, Raising Mentally Healthy Kids. As a parent, you need to realize that your child’s mental health starts with your own mental health, and that’s what Episode 1 is all about! Key points from today's episode: 🧠 Raising mentally healthy kids doesn’t mean you can’t struggle with mental health as an adult. 😅 Mentally healthy parents exemplify to their kids how to manage emotions, handle unexpected circumstances, and walk with competence. 💬 Renew your mind by deciding how you want to feel and what tho...
2021-07-1225 min
We Are Free068: Michelle Nietert - Raising Mentally Healthy Kids (and Mamas!)We know mental health is vital but how do we implement those practices and teach our kids to do the same? I chatted with Michelle Nietert about the warning signs we’re not okay and what to do when our brains, bodies and hearts (and our kids’) are in need of some TLC and healing.
2021-07-0847 min
Gems of MotherhoodIs My Kid Okay? :: Michelle Nietert [EP48]Kids seem to be in constant transition so much these days. And parents are just trying their best to keep up. Sometimes it’s really difficult to tell how a child is doing, especially if we’re not being extra aware of what is happening in their lives. My guest Michelle Nietert talks to us today about the warning signs to look for to ensure our kids are okay. “Talk to your children about small things and ask them good questions.”Michelle recalled when she asked her daughter, during a revealing conversation, “When was the last time y...
2021-05-2439 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertIntroducing Raising Mentally Healthy KidsYou’re listening to the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast with host Michelle Nietert who’s been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, An award-winning author, previous creator of a large school district crisis counseling program and the clinical director of Allen Community Counseling Associates located in the Dallas Texas area. With the increase in mental health statistics regarding kids and teens along with climbing suicide rates, Michelle is passionate about equipping parents to understand and talk with their kids about the mental health issues they encounter in our culture every day.
2021-05-2412 min
Girls Talking Life#62 Michelle Nietert [Mentally Healthy Moms and Kids]We’re jumping back into our series on parenting and family culture today while continuing to talk about mental health. If you missed you the last episode, you definitely want to go back and hear my conversation with Carla Arges on Living Victoriously with Mental Illness. Today I’m joined by mental health professional, Michelle Nietert, and she and I are talking about making sure we’re healthy ourselves and then evaluating our kids’ mental health. Michelle and I talk about how important it is to check in with yourself. She tells us to check on our spiritua...
2021-05-1749 min
The BeTween Podcast9. All About Feelings with Michelle NietertSeason 2 is kicking off with an interview with Michelle Nietert talking all about feelings!
2021-05-1325 min
The Resilient Podcast37: Parenting Emotions - with Professional Counselor Michelle NietertMamas! It can be a difficult task to navigate our own emotions, let alone to parent the emotions of our children well. We all deal with emotions, some of us have even been wounded emotionally, and are trying to break that cycle with our own kids. So the question becomes, can we raise our children to have a healthy relationship with their emotions?
In Ep. 37 of The Resilient Podcast, I sat down with, professional counselor, Michelle Nietert, to discuss this very issue. She had so much insight to give regarding helping kids’ navigate their emotions, no matter what age they ar...
2021-05-031h 02
Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40How to give your teen the tools and vocabulary for emotional health with Michelle Nietert LPCClick to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeMy guest today, Michelle Nietert, brings so much wisdom and applicable ways to foster our mental health. I know I’m constantly evaluating my kids ... and my own ... mental health (which probably drives them crazy) and I bet your radar is elevated as well.We discuss how COVID has affected our mental health, how to dig into the answer of “good” or “fine” when you ask how things are going, the one thing Michelle would pack in every child’s backpack, and so much more.Michelle is a professi...
2021-04-131h 04
A Wife Like MeHow To Be A Happy Wife In An Unhappy Season with Michelle NietertRegardless of the season of marriage you're in, this episode does us all good! Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert shares with us how she helps couples navigate unhappy seasons of marriage, and how you can be happy in an unhappy season. Listen in, and let us know what you think! Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert, MA, LPC-S provides expertise using her over 20 years of experience as the clinical director of a large counseling center, previous school district crisis counselor, and current private school mental health consultant. Her work on parenting, mental health and faith is widely recognized. She provides practical solutions...
2021-03-0924 min
A Wife Like MeWhen Your Sex Drives are Different with Michelle NietertOne of the most common complaints couples have in marriage counseling is the disconnect they have sexually. What is a couple to do when sex drives are different? Counselor Michelle Nietert shares with us how she helps couples find connection when their sex drives are different. You can find Michelle Nietert and all of her incredible resources here.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awifelikeme/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awifelikeme/supportSupport the show
2021-02-0822 min
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast095 Childhood Depression: What Does It Look Like and How Can Parents Help?Episode Summary: In this episode we’re talking to licensed professional counselor, Michelle Nietert, about how to recognize depression in children, what parents can do to help, and how parents can know when it’s time to seek outside help for their children. Quotables from the episode: One in four children will have mental health issues by the time they are 18 years old. We’ve gotten things confused with our children. Too often we see them as human doings rather than human beings. There is nothing that you, I and God can’t face together...
2021-02-0436 min
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2021-01-1234 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertFacing your Fears with Rebecca Peet and MylaThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Rebecca Peet and her daughter 10-year-old daughter Myla for a refreshing episode on personality types and facing fears. Rebecca has a background in theology and has worked in church ministry. She currently co-hosts a podcast, Woven, and is a certified Enneagram coach. She can be found on her website RebeccaPeet.com. We’re talking about: 💛How to find a counselor for your child 😓 Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but walking through the fear 👩👧Using the Enneagram to b...
2021-01-0520 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertTaking Risks and Leaps of Faith with Liz Rasley and ClaireThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Liz Rasley and her daughter Claire for a motivating episode on growing up and taking positive risks. Liz is the author of "Levity: Humor and Help for Hard Times” and a preschool teacher! She can be found on her blog lizrasley.com. We’re talking about: 🎨 Having an artistic, creative mom 👂🏻 How to listen more and talk less 🌱 Taking risks that allow your child to grow ✝️ God made you as you are for a reason and you are His...
2020-12-2217 minNo More Perfect Podcast with Jill SavageThe Gift of Mental Health with Michelle Nietert | Episode 23Is it possible to have a restful holiday season?It is if you learn to give yourself and others the gift of mental health.Too often mental health is viewed from a negative perspective instead of a positive one. In the same way that we need to pursue physical health, we also need to pursue mental health.In this episode licensed professional counselor Michelle Nietert and I talk about what it looks like to take mental health seriously during the holiday season (as well as throughout the year.) We dig into boundaries, self-care...
2020-12-1751 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertGrieving Sudden Loss with Caris Snider and ZoeThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Caris Snider and her daughter Zoe for a powerful, tear-moving episode on grief and loss. Caris is a mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and worship leader. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Alabama. Her passion for the Lord comes through as a survivor of anxiety and depression. You can find more information about her and her ministry at www.carissnider.com. We’re talking about: 🏋🏻♀️ Difficult experiences lead to strong girls and women 💛Your emotions lose power over you...
2020-12-0824 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertLearning from Your Children with Dr. Lucretia Berry and SinclairThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Dr. Lucretia Berry of Brownicity and her 13-year-old daughter Sinclair! Lucretia lives with her husband and three daughters in North Carolina. She has a Ph.D. in education and is an author, writer, and TED speaker. We’re talking about: 👨👩👧👧 Multi-ethnic families and appreciations for our differences and similarities ✝️ What God can do if we invest in our children ⏳Middle school is a strange time in life and the challenges that come with it 👩🏫Surrendering to the learning proce...
2020-11-2429 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertBeing a Confident Mom with Maria Furlough and FaithThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Maria Furlough and her 12-year-old daughter, Faith! Maria lives with her husband, daughter, and four sons in North Carolina. She is the author of “Confident Moms, Confident Daughters” and leads the mission program at her church. More information about her can be found at www.mariafurlough.com. We’re talking about: 👂🏻Becoming a better listener of your kids 😢How to manage sadness, fear, and anger 👩🏫 Being a student of your child as God has created them 💜God created you...
2020-11-1019 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertThe Power of Grace with Jonathan Pitts and Alena PittsThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Jonathan Pitts and his 16-year-old daughter, Alena Pitts! Jonathan is a pastor and father of four girls in Franklin, TN! He runs For Girls Like You, a Christ-focused ministry and magazine founded by his wife, Wynter. They aim to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way that they are able to palate and digest, so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be! We’re talking about: 💜 Trying to emulate Jesus and the g...
2020-10-2728 min
Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian WomenHow Do I Know if My Teen Has an Eating Disorder? Guest: Counselor Michelle NietertIt's hard to know how to help our children with food and food related issues when we may still struggle ourselves. What do we do if our child's showing signs of disordered eating? What if our child is overweight and we are worried? How can we navigate food issues with kids? Counselor, author, and speaker Michelle Nietert helps us navigate these issues and tells us about her new devotional book for tween girls! Learn more about Michelle here. Learn more about her book, "Loved and Cherished" here. Connect with Heather at Compared to...
2020-10-2032 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRaising a Leader with Amanda Davison and Her Daughter LailaThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Amanda Davison and her daughter Laila! Amanda is the creator of A Wife Like Me, a community of women supporting each other through married life and can be found at awifelikeme.com. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three kids! We’re talking about: 👩👧 How to help kids who don’t tell the truth and point them towards God 💪🏼 Encouraging your child to be a leader, and stay strong being different and firm in their faith 📞 How to set...
2020-10-1319 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertHow to Help our Daughters Do Hard Things with Courtney DeFeo and Her Daughter LarsonThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Courtney DeFeo and her eleven-year-old daughter Larson! She’s an author and speaker and can be found at treasuredgirlz.com! Courtney lives in Dallas, Texas and has two daughters! She’s also the creator of Treasured, a podcast, curriculum, and community for moms and daughters We’re talking about: 💕Having the humility to apologize and mutual respect with your children 🏠We all work as moms in many different capacities in the home, work, and our communities 💪Being brave and...
2020-09-2900 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMaking More Room to Share His Love with Tricia Goyer and Her Foster Daughter FlorentinaThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tricia Goyer and her daughter Florentina! Tricia has written 75 books and has a wealth of information for homeschooling, parenting, and raising spiritual kids. She has a large family and has adopted from foster care. We’re talking about: ❤️ Tricia and Florentina’s experiences with foster care and adoption 🏠 The transitions from an institution to the Goyer household ✍🏻 Tricia shares some wisdom on raising brave kids. 💕 What we should know about foster care when God tugs on our hearts for...
2020-09-1528 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertChoosing Faith Over Feeling with Barb RooseThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Barb Roose. Barb is an author, speaker, and podcaster and can be found at www.barbroose.com. Barb and her family live in Northwest Ohio. She’s the author of Surrendered: 40 Devotions to Help You Let Go & Live Like Jesus. We’re talking about: Surrendering to Jesus as your child grows and goes through life transitions ️Choosing to live by faith instead of rushing to follow feelings ✝️ Allowing your child to discover their need for God The 5 types of friends you need in your community to build a strong support syst...
2020-09-0125 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertMended: Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally with Blythe Daniel and Her Daughter CalynThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Blythe Daniel and her ten-year-old daughter Calyn! Blythe lives in Colorado with her husband and their three children. She is a literary agent and marketer, as well as speaker and co-author of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. For more information, visit theblythedanielagency.com We’re talking about: 🤸🏻♀Trying times with physical injuries and how to work through them emotionally and spiritually as a mother and daughter How to increase your connection with your daughter as she starts to...
2020-08-1817 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertPersonality Differences with Tracy Steel and Her Daughter KatieThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tracy Steel, who pursues her passion for ministry through speaking and writing, and her 9-year-old daughter Katie! Tracy is the author of A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned and lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and their two children! For more information about Tracy visit https://tracymsteel.com We’re talking about: Learning from your child’s distinct personality & what she can teach the family Telling people how much we apprecia...
2020-08-0418 min
Moms in Prayer PodcastEpisode 112 - COVID-19 & Our Family's Mental Health with Michelle Nietert“We may be raising the most resilient generation this earth has seen in a long time because our kids are learning to do hard things young.” Today’s guest, author, mental health expert, and Moms in Prayer mom, Michelle Nietert, sits down with Lee to talk about the stress and changes facing our families today. This episode is laced with hope, validation and strategies you can use to help bring stability to your family right now. About our Guest: Michelle Nietert M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor has been providing therapeutic interventions to children and their f...
2020-08-0338 min
WovenPandemic Parenting: Back to School? with Michelle NietertThis week we begin a new series called "Pandemic Parenting". Living during a global pandemic has definitely presented parents with new challenges. The one on the forefront of most parents' minds right now is the looming 2020-2021 school year. No matter what you choose for your children and their schooling this year, or if you've not been given a choice; we've all been thrown for a loop. No matter where you live, this new school year will look very different from years past. How do we as parent prepare ourselves and our kids for all the changes to come...
2020-07-2853 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertBuilding Positive Communication with Counselor Melissa Clark and Her Daughter AverieThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Melissa Clark and her daughter Averie! Melissa is a counselor, author, and podcaster! She and her husband live in the Dallas area with their son and daughter. For more information about Melissa visit www.melissaclarkcounseling.com We’re talking about: How extroverted and introverted kids handle COVID-19 differently ♀The effect isolation has on your child and how to help them socialize safely Following Jesus’ example and asking more questions and listening to kids, than offering your own advice 🩹Allowing yourself to make mistakes in order to allow your kids to make...
2020-07-2816 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRaising an Independent Beauty with Katie and Brooklyn ReidThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by expert Katie Reid and her 16-year-old daughter Brooklyn! Katie lives in central Michigan with her five kids and husband Adam. She is the author of Made like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Stuff Done, as well as a blogger, singer, and speaker. We’re talking about: 👂 Being an active listener for your daughter ❓ Important follow-up questions to ask when they confide in you ⚖ Balancing their desire for independence with your desire to connect
2020-07-2115 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertPivoting in Parenting with Bible Belles Erin and Rooney WeidemannThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by expert Erin Weidemann and her daughter Rooney! Erin lives in San Diego, California with Rooney and her husband Brent, and is the publisher of the Bible Belle series as well as founder of Truth Becomes Her, an online education platform for moms and mentors of the next generation! We’re talking about: 🧠 Knowing when to give your children space but to not assume either 💒 Relying on the Holy Spirit to make the family the supportive unit he intended...
2020-07-1429 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertLove Her Well with Kari KampakisThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, @lynncowell and I are joined by expert @karikampakis. She lives with her husband and four daughters in Birmingham, Alabama. She is an author, blogger, and national speaker and her latest book “Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with your Teenage Daughter” is available for pre-order at http://www.karikampakis.com We’re talking about: 🕰Choosing your timing and words carefully when speaking to your daughter 👍🏼 Being an empathic parent and validating their experiences 👂Giving your child the option to ask for help vs just a...
2020-07-0729 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertFriendship Difficulties with Cindy and Amanda BultemaOn this episode of Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I speak with Cindy Bultema and her teen daughter Amanda. Cindy is the executive director of GEMS Girls' Clubs gemsgc.org, as well as a speaker, author, and Bible teacher. For more information visit cindybultema.com. We’re talking about: 👯♀Friendship difficulties in the middle and high school years. 🎓The option for your daughter to decide which school environment works best for them. 👨👩👧Parenting within your personality and your child’s. 👂The “Three L’s”: Lean in, Listen, and Love. And be sure...
2020-06-3037 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertCounterculture Parenting & Highly Motivated Kids with Lee NienhuisThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, we’re talking with Lee Nienhuis and her daughter Lexi Beth of leenienhuis.com. She is the host of Moms in Prayer podcast https://momsinprayer.org/resources/podcast/ and author of Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise. We’re talking about: 😞How to handle disappointment in your child’s life and taking mental health days. 🌻Cultivating each child for who they are. 👏🏻How to support your highly motivated children. 🏃🏻♀️Perseverance in your faith journey. 🌱Recognize when your child is growing and when is...
2020-06-2331 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertIntroducing Raising Brave Beauties with Lynn CowellToday I wanted to introduce to you the latest season of my podcast, Raising Brave Beauties, with Lynn Cowell! We hope to empower mothers and daughters listening together to find the love and confidence that comes through Christ. We’re going to cover: 👩🏻🦱 Instilling the values of being a Brave Beauty in your adolescent daughter. 👩👧 Handling hard days, friendships, and having fun together. 📅 Preparing for life instead of reacting to it. ❤️ Determining our worth by the unconditional love of Christ. Also, be sure to preorder our latest book “Loved and Cherished: 1...
2020-06-2305 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterHow Navigate Mental Health in Your Marriage with Michelle NietertToday's episode is a chat with mental health professional, Michelle Nietert. Michelle is a licensed professional counselor with half a dozen specialties, serving the entire State of Texas via telehealth.In this interview, we talk about how to navigate a mental health diagnosis in your marriage, how to show up from a loving position and her new book for tween girls, Loved and Cherished.You can find more of Michelle Nietert's wonderful resources at: http://michellenietert.com/. You can preorder Loved and Cherished on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310769973/ref=ox_sc...
2020-05-1843 min
The Redemptive Parenting PodcastCOVID Parenting Opportunities with Michelle NietertIn this episode Kristen visits with Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, about parenting opportunities amidst COVID. Things you'll hear:
What it is to suffer well
Instilling hope
Building an identity apart from things we do
Taking our thoughts captive
For more, see show notes at www.redemptiveparenting.org
2020-04-1330 min
Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie AlbersBonus: Managing Expectation with Mental Health Professional Michelle NietertWant to learn how to help your child process the abrupt changes happening in their lives? A licensed counselor and owner of Counselor Thoughts, Michelle Nietert, will join us as we discuss walking your child through their emotional and mental health in an intentional manner. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/managing-expectation-michelle-nietert Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: htt...
2020-03-2033 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertEmbracing Rest & Relationships During the Holidays with Melissa Spoelstra The holiday season often brings festive activities and get-togethers for many, but it also means that finding time to rest can pose as a challenge. Join Michelle Nietert as she speaks with author and sister, Melissa Spoelstra of Total Family Makeover, on what Scripture says about rest and what restorative activities may look like for you and your family, especially during the busy holiday season. Melissa explores what true rest may look like for families and how modeling restorative activities for your children can impact not only them, but the entire family as well. More importantly, she...
2018-12-2118 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert5 Myths of Step Family Life with Gayla GraceHas blending families proven to a much bigger challenge than you anticipated? The key to a harmonious life may just be a perspective shift away. In this episode, Michelle and author Gayla Grace (stepparentingwithgrace.com) breakdown five myths about stepfamily life that can help adjust expectations and bring the contentment you've been searching for. Links 5 Myths About Step Family Life Step Parenting with Grace For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast, please visit michellenietert.com/podcast.
2018-12-0530 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertHope Prevails in the Midst of Depression with Dr. Michelle BengtsonIn this episode, Michelle and Dr. Michelle Bengtson discuss having a hope that prevails in the midst of depression. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources.
2017-12-0128 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#9 Walking Out Your Faith During Illness, Cancer, or Grief with Tiricia GoyerToday on the podcast, Tricia Goyer, author of 70 books including her latest Walk It Out joins me as we talk about illness, grief and walking beside someone as they enter heaven. I also wrote a blog post on Tricia‘s website regarding this topic http://www.triciagoyer.com/tag/michelle-nietert/ Show notes will be available soon at http://michellenietert.com/podcast-2/ For information regarding Tricia, please visit her website http://www.triciagoyer.com/ Thanks again for tuning into the Counselor Thoughts podcast. You can follow Michelle on social media by clicking the links below: https://www.facebook.com/michellenietert/ https://www.pinte...
2017-11-1424 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#8 Report Cards and No More Perfect Kids with Jill SavageBoth parents and students struggle with perfectionism especially when it comes to academic performance. Join counselor Michelle Nietert as she talks with author and mom of 5 adult children Jill Savage about the 10 Dangers of the Perfection Infection and some helpful antidotes. You can discover more about Jill and her No More Perfect series of books and other resources at jillsavage.org For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast visit michellenietert.com/blog
2017-11-0123 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#7 Overcoming Parental Fears through Prayer with Lee NienhuisIn this episode, Michelle and Lee Nienhuis (bravemomsbravekids.com) discuss answering God's call in your everyday life to prayer. They discuss the momsinprayer.org movement and how we can offensively make a difference in the culture that surrounds our children. Lee also shares her tips regarding being BRAVE. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources
2017-10-1525 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#6 Living free from criticism, and rejection through forgiveness with Suzanne Eller, Proverbs 31 Ministries WriterJoining Michelle Today is Suzanne Eller. Suzie is a Proverbs 31 Ministries writer, bestselling author, and listed in the Top 100 Christian women bloggers three years in a row. Releasing this week is her new bio, "Come With Me: A Year of Walking With Jesus" which we are focusing on and for every woman who pre-orders a copy, she is giving one to a woman in need. We hope you enjoy as they talk about criticism, rejection, divorce, and the power of forgiveness!
2017-10-0129 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#5 How to Restory Our Past and Empower Our Children to Restory Their Lives with Author Mary DeMuthJoining Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert today on Counselor Thoughts is Mary DeMuth, author of 30 books translated into 5 languages and the founder of the Restory Conference, a local event coming to the DFW area on September 16th. In this episode, Mary and Michelle discuss the idea not only of reframing a life event but also seeing the hope that comes when we heal from our past. Whether it involves traumatic relationships, divorce, a move or ending of a relationship or friendship we once held dear, many of us long to restory our lives so that we can create a n...
2017-09-1522 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#4 Teaching our children the value of healthy relationships and setting boundaries in love with Corey BertrandIn this episode licensed professional counselor is once again joined by Cory Bertrand, another professional counselor and staff member at Community Counseling Associates. As they discuss healthy relationships, topics are covered such as: Understanding the difference between giving, taking and mutuality in friendships Sharing or giving away Toya, clothes and other Items going in and out of your home The 5 love languages and how we give and receive them Using different strengths to bless one another The skill of speaking the truth in love (Eph 4:15) Speaking and hearing "no" in relationships Reaching out when experiencing a seaso...
2017-09-0515 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#3 Empowering Your Child to Walk Bravely in a Sometimes Scary World with Lynn CowellIt's hard to let go of our kids and watch them face the struggles of this world. In this episode Michelle and her guest Proverbs 31 speaker Lynn Cowell discuss practical ways to instill independence and confidence in your child(ren) as they develop throughout childhood all the way to releasing them as leave the home. We want our kids to know even as they continue to become more independent that we are on their team and available to them. This episode discusses the importance of not doing everything for them but still being available to encourage their hearts and b...
2017-08-2919 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#2 Preparing Your Kids for School with 8 Great Smarts featuring Dr. Kathy Koch, Founder of Celebrate Kids As school starts, many parents worry about their child's academic success. Did you know there was more than one kind of smart? I can't wait for you to join me and my guest, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy is a dynamic cheerleader of kids and intentional parenting as she speaks often inspiring her audiences with humor and essential ideas. On today's podcast, we are discussing every child and human's five core needs and then continue our discussion with an introduction to her multifaceted learning approach of 8 Great Smarts. Want more information regarding today's content? Be sure to visit: http...
2017-08-2219 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert#1 Helping Your Child Develop Great Social Skills with Cory Bertrand, Licensed Professional CounselorIn this episode, Michelle discusses how to develop great socials skills in your child with guest Cory Bertrand, Licensed Professional Counselor at Community Counseling Associates in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
2017-08-1512 min
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertIntroducing Counselor Thoughts With Michelle NietertCounselor Thoughts equips you with life solutions for you and your family. Each session we focus on providing a discussion with a professional Christian counselor to take on the challenges of parenting, faith, and anything that life brings your way.
2017-08-1005 min