Mental Health Matters
Talking mental health! Each week we break down different aspects of life and how to cope. Tune in each Thursday.
Episodes
253 episodes
The Dopamine Dilema
This week we explore what makes teens want to sit and scroll endlessly or play video games all the time. We discuss how dopamine works and how we can help teens utilize it. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free...
Helping Teens Slow Down in A Fast Paced World
This week we explore the way teens can be over scheduled or over involved. We give curiosity questions to help teens figure out for themselves if they have taken on too much and how we can help them navigate feeling overwhelmed. Get...
Creating Family Culture Teens Want to be Apart Of
This week we explore different reasons teens might not feel a part of the family and what we can do to better include them. We give ideas for curiosity questions that create belonging as well as ways to build connection. Get in in c...
Special Guest Episode: Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance
This week we welcome Chris and Autumn Timmins, founders of Preston's Pursuit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between first responders and members of the disabled community. They share their experience of parenting a son ...
Teaching Teens Integrity
This week we explore how we can help teens feel motivated to do the right thing because it's the right thing rather than because there would be a consequence otherwise. We also talk about how integrity as characteristic is built. Ge...
Supporting Teens Through Burnout
This week we explore the different types of burnout teens often experience and how we can best support them when it happens. We give examples of unhelpful responses and examples of what we can say instead to build connection. Get in...
Supporting Eating Disorders
This week we dive into how parents can cope when their child is dealing with an eating disorder. We express the essential need for professional help along with tips to build connection to be able to support your teen. Get in in cont...
Loving the Teen You Have
This week we discuss how our expectations for our teens can actually be stifling. We explore the need to let kids try new things even if it's not what we originally had in mind for them. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina to...
When to Speak Up and Be Clear Instead of Quiet
This week we explain that there are situations where silence can do more harm than good. We give examples of when it's appropriate to set clear boundaries or to offer guidance while also maintaining connection. Get in in contact wit...
Listening Skills That Build Connection
This week we explore how we can better listen to our teens. We give practical examples and walk you through conversations that can better help you understand what your teen is experiencing.Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today...
Talking Less, Connecting More
This week, we explain how powerful and impactful silence can be to build connection. We discuss the need for personal space as well as space to process emotions. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching c...
When Teens Feel Left Out
This week we explain why it's so hard for teens when they experience rejection. We discuss the importance of validating their experience and letting them learn rather than trying to fix problems for them. Get in in contact with Jere...
Body Image
This week we explain why body image often matters so much to teens and how they are influenced daily by media. We discuss how to focus on health over looks as well as modeling healthy body image for our teens. References: <...
Maintaining Connection Through Conflict
This week we discuss how conflict can be a means of connecting with your teen rather than a miserable experience. We explain why it's important to regulate your own emotions as well as validating your teens. Get in in contact with J...
Helping Teens Trust Themselves
This week we explore the importance of letting teens and young kids make decisions for themselves. We discuss how it builds their confidence and enables them to build their own moral compass. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Seli...
When Your Child is the Bully
This week we discuss the difficulties of your own child exhibiting bullying behavior. We explain the importance of separating the behavior from the identity and the importance of empathy. Get in in contact with Jeremiah a...
Teen Bullying
This week we explore ways to appropriately respond when you find out that your teen or child is being bullied. We discuss when to let your kids handle it versus when it's time to step in as a parent. Get in in contact with Jeremiah ...
Teen Pronography Exposure
This week we explain the dangers of teenagers using, or being exposed to pornography. We discuss ways we can respond when we discover that our teen has been exposed or is viewing porn and why it's important to have the discussion of the dangers...
Why Teen Mistakes Can Strengthen Relationships
This week we discuss why it's healthy and normal for teens to make mistakes. We also talk about how to manage our own emotions when our teens make mistakes. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coac...
Teaching Teens About Gratitude
This week we discuss the importance of gratitude in mental health. We explain why it can be hard for teens to feel or express gratitude and practices we can implement to help. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a f...
The Gift of Responsibility
This week we talk about chores! We discuss how chores can be used to teach responsibility as well as give a sense of belonging within the family. We explain the importance of using it as as opportunity to teach life-skills rather than using cho...
Blending Families
This week we explore the complexities of blending families through marriage after divorce or death. We discuss the importance of connection as well as allowing relationships to develop naturally. References: The Let...