Podcast Episodes

In this In Session episode, Lynn meets with parents Nicole and Landon who are concerned about their 11-year-old son’s rigid and somewhat unusual behaviors. Mornings can be a frustrating battle to get moving. Bedtime often involves a “dump” about the day’s struggles. And there are some rules that must be followed. What’s going on? Lynn knows. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest sta...

The Placebo Effect is one of the most powerful examples of what our brains can control. If your brain thinks something will have an impact, odds are it will. Whether that something is a cocktail of drugs or a simple sugar pill. But Placebo goes beyond the common examples. Evidence shows that even when told they are under a Placebo (or could be) that the effect is not lessened on subjects. Anxiety, depression, illness, even surgical operations can be treated with the Placebo Effect. Join Lynn and...

A listener asks about “packing anxiety,” frustrated that dread of packing makes her dread the actual trip. Robin has all sorts of packing tips, but of course traveling is another opportunity to bolster the preventative skills families need. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-pa...

We live in a culture hyper focused on maximization. From profit to facial profile the internet has turbocharged the mantra of more. Now, even once casual hobbies are turning into obsessions for everyday people with social media feeds filled with advice on how to be The Best. But what does the pursuit of the best actually get you? What do we lose when we try and have it all? Join Lynn and Brackett as they discuss the pitfalls of Optimization Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Based on recent current events, Lynn and Robin talk directly about the skills we can teach to raise children who stand up instead of stand by, the scary social forces we need to address, and our frustration with what hasn’t changed. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part serie...

Bed Rotting is something more than a quarter of Gen Z do on a regular basis. Lounging for hours on end with nothing but screens and takeout for company. This habit is a modern twist on the lazy day and is the most destructive yet. Hear from Lynn as she explains why Rotting is so bad and why we need its anecdotes antidote more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You are still your kid’s most influential teacher by how you model your emotions. What are your kids learning about blame, frustration, accountability, and sadness from you? And how can you do better with the emotions that are the toughest for you? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well a...

Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Lyons! Emily is here to help dispel the myths around buzzwords like Hormonal and Chemical Imbalance, Nervous System Deregulation, Testosterone levels, and more! Plus Emily doles out advice for any twentysomething struggling to find their footing in the confusing world of healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OCD frequently shows up in childhood, especially in families where OCD already exists. Lynn and Robin talk specifically about how to spot the warnings, the difference between toddler routines and OCD rituals, and the steps to take when the signs are there. (Hint: get input from an OCD specialist.) Resources discussed on today's show: https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/overcoming-ocd/ https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment-guide/space/ https://anxieties.com/ WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISOD...

We have a guest! Join Lynn and Brackett as they talk with author, professor, and good friend Karen Shepard about Creativity, Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Culture, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A listener has reason to feel proud about how well she and her husband have managed their son’s anxiety at home. But the well-meaning teachers at school have historically continued to support avoidance. The parents want to partner with the school and make sure the approach to the anxiety this year is consistent. Unlimited “calm down breaks” and removal of challenges? Nope. So how can they get everyone on board? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. ...

Venting can feel great. Sometimes you just have to get something out of your system, right? Wrong. Much like scratching the itchy mosquito bite, venting can actually make things worse in the long term and become a habit that’s hard to kick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 9 of Flusterclux! Family estrangement has become a hot topic, so on this episode we are joined again by therapist extraordinaire Michele Weiner-Davis. Michele’s take on this tough subject combines 50 years of clinical expertise and her own family’s painful experience with estrangement. This one is not to be missed. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting wi...

Have you ever felt like you were giving too much of your time and energy to a person that just wasn’t worth it? Or that you were drained just from talking to someone? In this episode Lynn walks us through her Jelly Bean Theory of relationships and how it can help us better allocate our time, energy, and affections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do we respond to our children when they say things that can upset us or take us by surprise? Lynn shares how saying less and staying calm in the face of emotional declarations form our kids can help them (and us) remain calm and learn an important skill. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series...

Generation Z are getting their footing in the workforce, but do they want to work? In this episode Lynn asks Brackett about the attributes that employers are looking for versus the things that his generation values more than their boss’s opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A listener had a question: how do I help my six year old son be less afraid of bears at night when bears have been invading our neighbors’ houses? At first this seems like a unique question, but when we step back from the bears, a more common question (and answer) bubbles up: How do we help our children problem solve when dealing with something scary AND possible? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the ...

This episode is all about Anxiety! Lynn is one of the leading experts on Anxiety in the United States and in this episode she explains what the condition is, why it occurs, and how to STOP it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mom who has been successfully using Lynn’s skills with her anxious daughter wants to know if she can use the same externalizing and naming approach with other big emotions and reactions, like frustration or rejection. The answer is YES and Lynn will walk us through it. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety dis...

Have you ever felt overstimulated? So much so that you’ve had to stop what you were doing or leave the space? Do you feel like you’re often experiencing sensory overload? In this episode Lynn breaks down why we feel this way and how to build up our tolerances and become more robust individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do your kids ask for help? How do you treat those that are helping you? We all find ourselves in the positions of both needing and offering help, often in times of heightened emotion. In this episode, Lynn (ironically without any help) lays out the ways we can teach our kids to ask and receive help, and how to best offer our assistance to develop confidence rather than dependence. WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For th...

Imposter syndrome is something the vast majority of us deal with. But is it actually there to help us? Lynn brings her expertise and research in this episode to explain why we feel such strong doubt and why when understood and harnessed to our advantage it’s in our best interest to feel like an imposter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reassurance seeking is one of the most common anxiety behaviors between children and parents (and children and teachers…and between adults, too!) Offering reassurance is a short term fix but sustains the anxiety loop. This episode’s question comes from a mom who knows this well, and who was actually on an In Session episode a few years ago. Her daughter has made huge strides since then. Mom is saying the right things and staying out of the content of the worry, but both mom and daughter are stil...

Moods are more powerful than you think. Once we settle into a bad one then our experiences, thoughts, and interactions are all colored by them. In this Episode Lynn explains how moods impact us and how to recognize when our mood is holding us hostage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices