
Mental Health Matters
Talking mental health! Each week we break down different aspects of life and how to cope. Tune in each Thursday.
Episodes
216 episodes
The Anxious Generation: Part 4
This week we wrap up our book review on "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We discuss the various collective actions he recommends and what we agree and dis...
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The Anxious Generation: Part 3
This week we continue with our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explain how boys are adversely affected from being immersed in the o...
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The Anxious Generation: Part 2
This week we continue our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We break down why cell phones and social media are so dangerous to young tee...
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The Anxious Generation: Part 1
This week we begin our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explore a key highlight from the book of over-protecting our kids in the phy...
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Allowing Teens To Make Mistakes
This week we explain what can happen when we over-protect our kids. We discuss the need to allow our kids to make mistakes when safety isn't an issue or irreversible damage can done. References: Fight The New Drug:...
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Who You Are is Enough
This week we wrap up our three-part series on self-confidence in teens. We delve into why rejection is so hard for teens and adolescence and how we can help them overcome it. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a fr...
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Not For Everyone - And That's Okay
This week we explore the importance of kids and teens finding there own self-worth rather than deriving it from friends or external sources. We discuss the importance of modeling self-confidence to kids as well as allowing them to explore their...
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34:29

Liking Ourselves First
This week we begin a multi-part series on self-worth in teens. Today's focus is on where self-confidence comes from and how we can help teens and young kids develop their own sense of self worth. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and ...
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Building Emotional Intelligence In Teens
This week we explain what emotional intelligence is and how it impacts us throughout the lifespan. We give you tips for helping kids and teens develop the skills and well as learn empathy. References:
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The Calm Within the Chaos
This week we discuss coping skills in a crisis, both individually for teens or a family crisis. We explain warning signs to look for as well as creating emotional safety. Contact Jeremiah and Selina today for a free life-coaching co...
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From Shame to Self-Worth
This week we explain the importance of avoiding shame in kids. We explain how parents can inadvertently cause shame as well as how they can help increase belonging and self-confidence. Get in contact with Jeremiah or Selina for a fr...
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Busted! How to Handle it When Your Child Lies
This week we explore why kids and teens lie as well as how to handle it. We offer tips for building connection as well as looking for an underlying symptom. Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultation!&n...
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Grieving Together
This week we explore how we can help teens and kids through the grief process. We define different ways kids can experience grief and when to seek outside help. Get in Contact with Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultatio...
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Letting Go Without Loosing Control
This week we discuss the importance of giving kids gradual freedoms to gain independence. We explain peer influence and why building connections are so important. Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consultati...
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The Power of Listening
This week we discuss how listening to your kids builds connection and why it can be so powerful for them and for you. We also give you tips on how to to listen well. Contact Jeremiah and Selina for a free coaching consult...
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30:34

From Conflict to Connection
This week we explain how we can use conflict as a learning moment and help build connection when disagreements arise. Selina also provides a real-time coaching session for a conflict I have with my daughter. To get in con...
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The Importance of a Strong Marriage for Children
This week we discuss why kids thrive when parents maintain their connection throughout the stages of life. We give you ideas for maintaining the relationship as well as why it's good for kids to see healthy conflict resolution.
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30:32

Funny Kid Stories
This week we lighten things us and share funny stories about things our kids have done. Share yours with us by sending an email at the address below! Book a free life coaching consultation with Jeremiah and Selena today a...
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25:34

How Parents Can Manage Their Own Emotions
This week we break down the importance of a parent's emotional response to kids pushing boundaries. We also discuss the importance of emotional regulation and good modeling. If you would like to get in contact with Jeremi...
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29:42

Mental Health Awareness in Teens
This week we break down the difference between normal high's and low's with kids and what the warning signs are that indicate professional help is warranted. We discuss helping kids manage uncomfortable emotions and ways to offer support. ...
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32:29

Building Resilience Through Rejection and Failure
This week we break down how to help teen cope with a break up. We discuss how to help them through failure as well as using it as a growth opportunity. Contact Jerry and Selina today for a free coaching consultation today...
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30:56

Navigating Teen Dating
This week we discuss how to help teens and kids set healthy boundaries around dating. We also talk about safety in dating as well as how social media can come into play. For a free coaching consultation visit
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