Mental Health Matters
Talking mental health! Each week we break down different aspects of life and how to cope. Tune in each Thursday.
Episodes
263 episodes
The Loneliness No One sees
This week we explain how people can feel loneliness even if they are surrounded by people. We also give tips for creating deeper connections to combat loneliness. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching ...
Helping Teens Leave Unhealthy Relationships
This week we define what an unhealthy relationship actually is and why it can so hard for teens to walk away from that. We also give advice for supporting teens when they do need to walk away from relationships that are harmful. Get...
When Teens Push Every Button
This week we explore the why behind our reactions to our teens. We discuss ways to recognize when we are triggered and how we can pause and form a better response that brings connection. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina to...
Teaching Teens to Cope Without Escaping
This week we explain why teens sometimes want to escape problems and things they might do to avoid them. We give examples of healthy coping mechanisms as well as discuss normalizing uncomfortable emotions. Get in in contact with Jer...
Teaching Confidence Without Arrogance
This week we explore what true confidence is and how we can help teen achieve it without being arrogant. We also explore self-esteem and how to build teens up. And a blooper! Enjoy! Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today f...
The Power of What You Can Control
This week we help parents understand ways they can teach their teens to focus more on what is within their control and what isn't. We also discuss the importance of giving teens ownership. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina ...
The Motivation Mystery
This week we break down why teens can often find it hard to be motivated. We explore finding the need for balance and helping kids learn to start hard tasks. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consu...
The Instant Gratification Trap
This week we explain when instant gratification become a problem and how we can help teen learn persistence. We also discuss the importance of letting kids struggle so they grow. Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for ...
Finding Joy Beyong the Scroll
This week we explain why teens sometimes have a hard time with activities that require effort. We also give tips for helping teens find things they are passionate about that will lead to fulfillment. Get in in contact with Jeremiah ...
Wired for More
This week we continue our discussion on dopamine and why teens often just want more screen time. We explain that screens are a tool not the main problem and give examples of healthy boundaries you can set to help their brain recover. <...
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: <...