ASK! The Podcast

Thanks to Covid-19, this is the first holiday season in a couple of years that most people have restarted large gatherings for Thanksgiving and beyond.  In this episode, Beth & Syd share easy to implement ideas for dealing with stressful family interactions throughout the holidays.  We talk about how to avoid uncomfortable conversations about trigger subjects and how to learn to stop engaging.  We hope y'all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

* This is a fairly intense episode and might trigger anxiety or depression in some people.  Please take that into account before you listen to it.  We want you to take care of you!

What is EcoStress?  It's anxiety about the future of the planet (or really, the human race).  A lot of teens and young adults are struggling with anxiety and depression about the future due to climate change.  Are you one of them?  Claire, Jack, and Beth talk about why so many people are suffering from EcoStress and concrete actions you can start taking today to use your anxiety for motivation.

Sometimes we have a kid who has a diagnosis (emotional, behavioral, or physical), that causes them to take up a lot of our time and energy as parents.  Syd and Beth discuss how to make sure your "easy kid" doesn't get lost in the shuffle and how to have a positive relationship with a reactive child.

Ever feel like you're living in your needy sibling's shadow?  Feel like you blend into the background so your parent(s) can focus on your sibling who needs more of their time?  In this episode, Beth, Jack, and special guest Katie, discuss what it's like growing up with a sibling who has special needs and/or requires a lot of extra parental attention.

*Beth accidentally drops one F-bomb in this episode, so be warned if you don't want your kids to overhear.

Our very own Dan shares valuable information from his first month as a college freshman.  He tells Syd and Beth great advice his parents gave him, concrete actions he takes to stay on top of things, and strategies he uses when he's struggling to understand concepts in class.

What are the first weeks of college like?  We have a couple of college freshmen who share what they wish they'd known, what they wish they'd brought or left behind, how bad homesickness can feel, and how they deal with it. 

Syd & Beth discuss how to support your kids' development of healthy boundaries, teaching them to say no appropriately, etc.  As always, we love your questions!

Welcome to Season Two of ASK! The Podcast!  We're so glad you're here.

Who needs Healthy Boundaries?  You do, I do, we all do!  Why, you ask?  Healthy boundaries help keep us balanced and safe.  In this episode, Syd and Beth discuss different types of healthy boundaries and how to know when to use them.

Do your kids have panic attacks?  In this episode, Syd and Beth discuss how to support them through it and to help them reduce (and eventually eliminate), their panic attacks.  Hey, this advice will help you help yourself if you have panic attacks!

Goodbye Season One, Season Two is being recorded and edited as we speak.  Stay tuned, Season Two is coming soon!  Thank you all for an amazing Season One of ASK! The Podcast--we appreciate your listenership.  :)

Have you ever had a panic attack?  The fear that grips you, tells you that you can't breathe, can't get enough oxygen--maybe makes you think you're having a heart attack?  Panic attacks can be really scary.  Beth and Syd talk about how to conquer panic attacks once and for all.