Accidental Experts with Bryce Hamilton

Host of the Soberness Podcast, Cat Greenleaf, shares her experiences as an alcoholic and getting sober while parenting. She and Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, discuss how addiction and alcoholism affect parents, where and how parents struggling with addiction can find support, and offer empathetic feedback and encouragement. 

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They share the statistics and first-hand experience of what being a child of a parent with an addiction feels like, and how it impacts their family.

Full of support, encouragement, and actionable steps you can take now, this episode is especially valuable for any parent wondering if they have an addiction problem, have considered seeking help for an addiction, or want to get sober.

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Cat created and hosted NBC’s long-running series Talk Stoop—the celebrity interview show filmed on her Brooklyn front steps. Yep, the one with the bulldog that dominated NYC TaxiTV and USA Daytime in the 20teens. Over nine years, she hosted hundreds of guests, racked up four Emmys, launched countless adventures—and had so much fun.

Then she got fired. No fun. After losing her job, she thought she’d never to go back to journalism. With no other marketable skills and no idea what to do next, she entered an epic dark night of the soul.

Looking for light, her family moved to the beach in Coney Island. There, Cat got serious about her own sobriety and began bringing recovery meetings to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and men. That work inspired her to found the nonprofit Restorative Housing Organization. RHO is dedicated to training formerly incarcerated men and women to renovate undervalued NYC waterfront properties, which are then rented to Section 8 tenants. She loves it. But once a journalist, always a journalist.

So when she weirdly got name-checked on Hacks last season, she took it as a sign.
Soon after, she heard her old friend, musician Steve Earle, talking openly about his sobriety on a radio show —a thing she didn’t know people were even allowed to do. And she realized she wanted to be the one talking to Steve Earle about sobriety on a show! Soberness was born in September 2024. 

Learn more about Cat and her podcast here:

Website: www.Soberness.com

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President of the Board of Directors of Coptic Survivor, an organization fighting to end clergy abuse in churches, Melanie Sakoda joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to discuss sexual abuse in churches and schools. They talk about the lack of discipline abusers face, common reasons why perpetrators are not held accountable, help outline the profile of typical abusers in these settings, and what we can do about it to keep children safe.

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Additionally, they discuss warning signs that a child may be targeted or is being abused, best practice for helping children in these situations, and how to handle adults who give warning signs of grooming or inappropriate behavior toward youth. They tackle the age old question, “why is more not being done?” and provide resources and direct action items to make a difference.

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Melanie Sakoda and friends began a website for survivors of abuse in the Orthodox Christian churches called Pokrov, the Protection of the Mother of God, in 1999. They had spoken up about the way a local abuse case was mishandled by church officials, leaving their lives forever changed by the backlash. Realizing how important their mutual support was, they wanted to reach out to those who did not have that. The website was active until March, 2020. Melanie affiliated with SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, in 2008. She led SNAP support meetings from 2009 until recently. Melanie continues to lead independent virtual support groups and advocate for survivors, particularly Orthodox victims, and is the President of the Board of Directors of Coptic Survivor.

Follow Melanie and learn more about her work here:
https://msakoda53.wordpress.com
https://www.prosoponhealing.com

Book recommendations: 
The Well Armored Child – Joelle Casteix
The Gift of Fear – Gavin de Becker

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Blended Family Parenting Coach, Amy Ambrozich, meets with Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, to share her expertise and advice on divorce, stepparenting, and blending families. Relationships after divorce can be difficult to navigate, especially with children involved. Amy and Bryce give practical tips and feedback and vital suggestions for easing the transitions between families. 

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Using the “SMART” Stepfamily system, Amy discusses stepfamily myths, setting realistic expectations for step parents and children, stages of family development, understanding step-sibling relationships, discipline, and defining roles within the family.

This episode will help empower you to raise your blended family with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

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Blended Family Parenting Coach, Amy Ambrozich, has a background in psychology and multiple certifications in parenting education and stepfamily dynamics. Amy has crafted specialized programming specifically for couples in blended family relationships.

Through her coaching program, The Blended Family Blueprint, Amy helps beginning-to-blend couples prepare for and navigate the challenges of stepfamily life. Love is the starting point, not the strategy for success. Amy’s goal for couples in the early stages of blending is to help them create a shared parenting approach and lead their family with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

You can learn more about Amy’s services at: www.daretoparent.com

Blended Family Starter Kit: https://tinyurl.com/BFBstarterkit
Discovery Call: www.daretoparent.com/contact

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In this episode, TedX speaker and Executive Director of the nonprofit 22 Forever, Dr. Kristen Gilliand, PhD meets with Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, to talk about what leads youth to use drugs, how to prevent it, and understanding how the adolescent brain works.

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Dr. Giliand talks about why programs like DARE often don’t work, and what she’s doing differently to help reduce the rate at which youth are using drugs.

Kristen shares her story of losing her own child to a drug overdose, and all the research and advocacy work she has discovered since his passing. 

Together, she and Bryce discuss how children are primed for addiction early on,the role mental health plays, and what we as parents can do to counteract those messages and social conditioning.

This advice is simple and easy to implement as a parent and you can start today. A great episode with digestible, easy to take home information for you and your child.

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Kristen earned her Ph.D. at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She later served as an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo where she taught Organic Chemistry, Neurochemistry, and the Chemistry of Drugs and Poisons. After Kristen’s 17-year-old son, Anders, developed schizophrenia – which was most likely associated with high-potency cannabis use in his early teens – Kristen joined the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery at Vanderbilt University (2018). At Vanderbilt, she researched new antipsychotic treatments for schizophrenia. During that same year, Kristen delivered a TEDx presentation titled Rewiring Revolution: Neuroplasticity’s Impact on Wellbeing.Tragically, Kristen lost her son to an accidental overdose in 2019 when his mental health severely declined, and he became addicted to opioids and stimulants. 

Two years after her devastating loss, Kristen changed the trajectory of her life to utilize her scientific teaching, presentation, and research skills to educate adolescent-aged children and their parents on mental health challenges and how it can lead to substance use and self-harm. As the Director of Outreach and Advocacy Programs and Assistant Professor of Research at the Warren Center, Kristen delivered presentations nationwide to youth, parents, law enforcement, legislators, prevention coalitions, and recovery programs. In addition, she developed a multi award-winning educational documentary aimed at youth titled “Speaking Through Me” that was released August 2023. Kristen has appeared on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and NewsNation: Elizabeth Vargas Reports regarding increased psychosis risk with high-potency cannabis use during adolescence. The overwhelming desire to reach more youth called Kristen to launch the non-profit “22 Forever” in memory of her son, Anders. As the President and Executive Director of 22 Forever, Kristen delivers adolescent brain health presentations both nationally and internationally. 22 Forever’s focus also includes the development of a middle school brain health curriculum as a means of adolescent mental health and substance use disorder prevention.

Learn more about Kristen and her work here:
https://www.speakingthroughme.com/home
https://22forever.org

News Articles:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/mom-says-son-had-cannabis-001011935.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/stronger-marijuana-linked-to-more-psychosis-in-teens-208356421680

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Award-winning researcher, social worker and educator, Dr. Will Dobud PhD MSW, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW to talk about teens, raising children in general and most importantly, provide a fresh spin on how frustrated parents view their challenges with their kid. 

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In this episode, Dr. Dobud challenges a common model of parenting and provides new perspective- shifting the way we think about and talk about children. 

He shares evidence based research that has helped build confidence, reduce risky behaviors, lower crime in communities, and gives advice on how to implement these solutions in families and schools on an everyday basis. 

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Dr. Will Dobud is a social worker, researcher, and educator who has worked with adolescents and families in the United States, Australia, and Norway. Will is from Washington, D.C., and divides his time between the United States and Australia each year.

Will is an award-winning researcher and educator who has received recognition for excellence in research, teaching, and crime prevention. Dr. Dobud is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Charles Sturt University, Australia’s largest social work school. Will is an invited international speaker who conducts workshops for therapists and families around the globe. 

Will’s research focuses on improving therapy outcomes for teenagers and promoting safe, ethical practices. He has investigated and written about America’s Troubled Teen Industry, especially wilderness therapy. He has worked alongside advocates, survivors, researchers, and clinicians to protect youth from institutionalization and harm. 

Learn More on Will’s Website:
www.willdobud.com
www.kidsthesedaysbook.com

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Clinical psychologist, Dr. Andrea Mata, returns to Accidental Experts with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to give her insight and advice on raising children with Oppositional Defiance Disorder. 

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They define what ODD is, differences between ODD and a headstrong child, potential links of ODD with ADHD, and signs to watch out for if you suspect your child may have ODD.

Dr. Mata discusses how ODD may present in children how and when to seek treatment and what expectations for treatment should be.

She also discusses what mistakes parents are often making when it comes to raising children that contribute to ODD diagnoses. Together, they talk about how to set clear expectations and boundaries that you follow through on, setting limits without being aggressive. They discuss how to recover from past overly permissive parenting and lay out a step by step plan for making changes to help enforce boundaries with your ODD children.

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Show Notes:

Clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Mata, statistically, should not be as successful as she is. The daughter of a Mexican immigrant, she grew up in a gang-infested nine-block unincorporated neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. As a result, Dr. Andrea Mata draws on her tough upbringing to empower families, businesses, and today’s youth. With degrees from Valparaiso University and Kent State University, she founded BrightSpot Families and collaborates with the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo. Her ultimate mission is to empower businesses and parents to throat-punch the mental health crisis! Married and a mother of three, Andrea promotes a balanced approach to personal and professional life, emphasizing psychological health and meaningful connections.

Stay in touch with Dr. Andrea via her website:
https://www.drdremata.com

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The No. 2 Parenting Book: Practical Tips for the Pooped Out Parent
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Pediatric psychologist and CEO of the Cellie Coping Company, Dr. Meghan Marsac, and Bryce Hamilton LSCSW meet to discuss childhood medical trauma and avoidance. They discuss reasons children may have medical aversion or trauma. How to tell if a child may be experiencing it, and even smaller signs that may sometimes be overlooked.

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Dr. Marsac gives suggestions on how to recognize anxiety and deal with it head on. They give suggestions for how to cope ahead and prepare a child for doctor visits or medical procedures, discuss how much information and when to present it to the child, and how to address anxiety when it presents.

They also discuss how to gauge stress responses for both parents and children and make an action plan for how to respond and reduce stress for both parent and child.

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Dr. Meghan Marsac is a pediatric psychologist, tenured Professor, and Division Chief of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky. She serves as the Associate Director for the Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress. She is also the CEO of the Cellie Coping Company (www.celliecopingcompany.com), a company with the mission of making medical care better for children and their families.

Dr. Marsac is a leader in the field of pediatric medical traumatic stress, having published approximately 75 academic articles, 12 chapters, blogs in Psychology Today and a book for parents to help support their children through medical care and care for themselves: Afraid of the Doctor, Every Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Medical Trauma. Dr. Marsac’s program of research centers on medical traumatic stress and includes conducting grant-funded studies to identify predictors of emotional and physical outcomes in the context of acute or chronic medical conditions, developing and validating assessment tools, and creating and evaluating programs to promote recovery and/or adjustment to medical conditions in children and families.

In addition, Dr. Marsac specializes in training medical teams in the implementation of trauma-informed medical care. Clinically, Dr. Marsac implements evidence-based practices to facilitate families’ management of medical treatment and emotional adjustment to challenging diagnoses and medical procedures.

Additional Resources: www.afraidofthedoctor.com

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Best-selling author of “You’re On Fire, IT’s Fine” and licensed therapist, Katie K May, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to discuss how to help support children and teens who struggled with self-harm and other self-destructive behaviors.

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In this episode, they talk about the difference between self harming and suicidal ideation. Discuss the risk factors for self-harm, how to respond to your child after learning they’re engaging in this behavior, and note what to look out and watch for.

They discuss “Wise parenting” and how to stay calm and avoid accidentally reinforcing unhealthy behaviors while still being supportive and caring.

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Katie K. May, LPC, DBT-LBC is a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and group practice owner. She founded Creative Healing, a multi-location teen support center in the Philadelphia area, and wrote the #1 Amazon best-seller You’re On Fire, It’s Fine. With lived experience as a teen who turned to self-harm, Katie is one of only 11 Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinicians in Pennsylvania, the gold standard treatment for self-harm and suicidal behaviors. She equips parents and clinicians with practical, trauma-informed tools to decode behavior as survival and create lasting change.

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Educational leader turned global thought-leadership coach, and co-founder of Unleash YES, Natalie Vardabasso joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, to share support, love, and nuggets of wisdom. Together they discuss self love, forgiveness, and arriving consciously in ourselves to unburden parents and children from harmful societal messages on how we “should be”.

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They share tips and parenting techniques for raising children who genuinely love and like themselves. They talk about how to raise confident children, and handle challenging situations, struggles and failures in a way that doesn’t damage a child’s perception of self. They even share hopeful messages for parents and mothers especially, to bring up your own sense of self and self-forgiveness.

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Natalie Vardabasso is an educational leader turned global thought-leadership coach, dedicated to reimagining what education can be. As co-founder of Unleash YES and the Canadian Assessment Centre, she empowers educators to build profitable consulting businesses and helps schools modernize assessment so every learner thrives. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship and educational transformation—proving that when educators step into their power, entire systems shift.

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Visit her website:
 unleashyes.org/bootcamp

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canadianassessment.ca

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Author of “Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide To Helping Your Teenager Cope With Worry”, Sophia Galano, LCSW, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, in this episode to discuss teen anxiety. Sophia shares tips and advice for parents, including word by word phrases and suggested questions to say to your child to help open up dialogue, foster trust, and give support for teenagers struggling with anxiety.

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Together they talk about things to be aware of as parents, how to gauge the level of anxiety for your child, how some parents unintentionally make their child’s anxiety worse, and how to help your child cope and improve their anxiety. An episode full of wisdom and encouragement, great for any parent wanting to help support their teen through both everyday struggles of life and also help get more severe anxiety under control.

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Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London, and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Sophia earned her LCSW in 2018 and has a private therapy practice, catering to adults and teenagers throughout California. Additionally, Sophia has extensive experience working as a therapist in residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical, and educational settings, for both adolescents and adults. In conjunction with running a private practice, Sophia supervises associate therapists. In addition to her work as a therapist, Sophia is a certified yoga instructor, Master Reiki Practitioner, and volunteers for several nonprofit organizations. After achieving her LCSW, Sophia completed a Sex Therapy certification from California Institute of Integral Studies, an Animal Assisted Therapy certification from The Animal Behavior Institute, and a Forensic Social Work Certification from The National Organization of Forensic Social Work.

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www.sophiagalano.com

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Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807193/calming-teenage-anxiety-by-sophia-galano

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