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The BrainStoke PodcastEP.50 - The Snake River Runs Through It - LOTOJA 2Send us a textTom, Preston, Matthew Lefthand, and Mitt and Major Niederhauser are together talking about their individual struggles and stoke of this year's LOTOJA. It's a tale of anguish, triumph, brotherly love, and questionable tactics when it comes to bathroom breaks! Enjoy this awesome D.O.S.E. of Stoke and Storytelling.2024-09-271h 18
Lift and Make LighterBreaking Free from Shame and Guilt with Curtis MorleyIn this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast by BrainStoke Media, hosts Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser welcome Curtis Morley to discuss the significance of authentic emotions and connections on mental health. Curtis shares personal anecdotes about his challenging childhood and the illusion of perfectionism, alongside his research on differentiating counterfeit emotions like shame from authentic ones like guilt. The episode underscores the importance of genuine connections, particularly during the pandemic, and offers practical steps to transition from inauthentic to authentic emotional experiences, enhancing personal relationships. The podcast, sponsored by LÉVO, emphasizes hope and a sense o...2024-08-291h 24
Lift and Make LighterFrom Fitting In to Belonging: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeThis podcast episode from Brainstoke Media features Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discussing key aspects of mental health, particularly in relationships and parenting. Hosted by Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser, the conversation delves into Dr. Jennifer's expertise in human sexuality and marriage counseling. The main theme is 'coaching the coaches,' focusing on parents guiding their children to develop three critical skills: self-authorship, personal authority, and distinguishing between fitting in and belonging. Dr. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of parents fostering their children's autonomy, while also providing structural support and unconditional love. She also touches on societal influences, overparenting, and the necessity...2024-08-291h 13
Lift and Make LighterBuilding Resilience: Mental Health Strategies for Teens and ParentsThe Lift and Make Lighter archive episode podcast episode, hosted by Tom and Preston Niederhauser, features licensed therapist Liza Telford. The discussion explores handling stress and anxiety, particularly in youth. The conversation extends practical advice to help coaches and parents recognize and manage anxiety. Emphasis is placed on understanding the body's chemical responses, practicing healthy coping mechanisms, and maintaining constructive dialogue within families. Highlighting Liza’s expertise, the episode provides valuable strategies for better mental health outcomes and encourages sharing personal stories of struggle and triumph.For more information on Liza and her work, visit https://aspirecounselingnetwork.co...2024-08-291h 02
Conversations with Dr. JenniferCoaching Our Children: Self-Authoring, Belonging, and Personal AuthorityAs parents, we are hardwired to focus on our child’s wellbeing. Early on, this inclination serves our children well but, as they grow, if our relationship with them doesn’t evolve to make room for their emerging autonomy, we will keep them from developing the capacities they need to flourish in adulthood and navigate the increasingly complex world around them.
As scary as it is to step back and watch as our children take more ownership of their lives and choices, and as hard as it is to watch their inevitable missteps along the way, doing so i...2023-11-141h 11
Hyperthreads22. Spreading the STOKETom Telford and Preston Niederhauser from BrainStoke Podcast, stop by Hyperthreads, for an in-depth conversation about building community through stories of struggle & stoke. The BrainStoke is a podcast committed to telling people’s stories of struggle and stoke in an effort to inspire others to proactively address their own mental health.2023-08-1555 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.3 - Host Interview Special: Preston NiederhauserSend us a textIn this episode Tom interviews Preston in a similar format to episode 2, but with Preston's stories that range from 3x class officer (hints at the abuse of power) :) to surviving an avalanche. Preston has some hilarious and terrifying stories to tell in this episode. They discuss the mental struggles of being a young father, providing for a family and carrying high self-expectations to perform well. Enjoy the insight into Preston's mind that has helped him become a fierce people person, avalanche survivor, volunteer ski-patrol, first responder, father, and husband. 2023-02-241h 22The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 1 - Welcome to BrainStoke!Send us a textWelcome to The BrainStoke Podcast! Hosted by Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser, this show shares people's stories of struggle and stoke. The goal, deliver a daily DOSE (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins) of happy chemical learning. Come for the positive inspiration of "mattering" but stay for the mental health Jedi-skills. This intro episode shares insight to what you can expect from BrainStoke. PS- listen in as Tom sets a PR using the term "ultimately" :)2022-02-1126 min