Being UnNormal

In this episode we are joined by Erin McConaghy and Meaghan McAuley from a private Foster Care agency who take us into the heartbreaking world of the foster care crisis. We talk about why we are hitting record numbers of children in the foster care system, why there is a shortage of foster homes, how the opioid crisis made this bad situation even worse, and how a new model of foster care maybe the solution to fixing this broken system.

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In this episode we chat about cheating with Melissa Parnell of Parnell Relationship Counseling. We break down myths about cheating, get real about adultery, and drop truth bombs about relationship satisfaction. Melissa talks to us about the possibility of recovering the relationship after the adultery happens, and how to keep a bond strong before the cheating happens.

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In this episode we are joined by Erin Spencer LMFT, founder of Blackbird Counseling, who talks with us about EMDR. Kimberly gets personal in this episode, and shares her #metoo moment after her sexual assault, and healing, with the EMDR technique. Erin shares her passion about this form of processing, and why it can be helpful for those who struggle with traditional talk therapy.

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In this episode we talk with Rebecca Lomeland LMHC, from Lacamas Counseling about anxiety. We talk about what anxiety really is, how it effects our physical bodies, dispel myths, and get practical strategies to help our children or loved ones cope with their anxiety. Learn how the fire department gets dispatched during an anxious moment, and why we become slippery when bears attack!

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In this episode we are joined by Shannon Wagner, Occupational Therapist who tackles ADD/ADHD. We talk about the false question “is it sensory or is it behavior. We discuss what what executive functioning is, why future planning is an obstacle we can help with as parents, and some cool tools we are start using now to empower our children. We also chat about what should realistic expectations for our children look like,and the impact of stigma on a child's confidence who is struggling with ADHD.

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In this episode we are joined by Aurora Remember Holtzman, school psychologist and host of the podcast Embracing Intensity. We talk about what twice exceptionality is, why hard work can be more important than IQ, and the intersection of gifted children and mental health. Aurora talks to us some of the challenges of the twice exceptional community face, the perfectionism of giftedness, and how the gifted piece can often get overlooked when the mental health diagnosis gets all the focus.

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In this episode we welcome back friend of the show, Kara Radecki from Ancora Counseling and Therapy Services to talk about depression. Is depression always sadness? Find out what is clinical depression, what does it look like in our kids, and what role our own defense mechanisms plays in preventing us from getting help. We discuss the effects of social media, the different types of therapeutic inventions, and why what's happening at school is important.

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In this episode we are joined by Mike C., an active member of AA, Al-anon, and Alateen. We get 12 steppin', and get VERY real, about the impact of alcoholism on children and families. Find out why love is an action, what we can do to get help if we are struggling with drinking, and how being a child of an alcoholic can end up being an asset with the right tools.

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In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Ozgur, educator, parenting coach, and facilitator who explores the 4 verbs of L.O.V.E. parenting style. Jennifer breaks down 5 common myths of parenting......and why they don't work. We talk about parenting challenges, how to meet our children where they are, and why old school discipline techniques can backfire.

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In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Ireland, a teacher with over 21 years of special education experience. We tackle the hot topics facing parents dealing with the education system, from understanding what an IEP and 504 are, to how parents can support educators in building a child focused team to support there emotional needs in the school setting. We find out what's changed our schools over the past 20 years, and the behind the scenes battles our teachers engaging in in support of our kids.

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