In this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Kerry Luke about the stressors we have all been facing in the last year and in life in general. They talk about what self-care really is and why it is important. Listen in as they talk about social media, comparison, surviving during the pandemic and friendship. They also discuss taking care of everyone else while still trying to take care of ourselves.

Follow Kerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyappreciationselfkindness/

Kerry’s Website: https://bodyappreciationandself-kindness.com (it’s under construction right now)

Other resources:

https://self-compassion.org/ (Dr. Kristin Neff’s website and quiz)

https://youthempowermentgroup.org/

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Kim and Sissy have an in-depth conversation about anxiety and girls. They talk about how anxiety has become an epidemic and how we can help girls cope with anxiety and stress. They specifically discuss current pressures on both parents and kids that are factors in anxiety today such as school, friendships, social media and COVID. Sissy offers insightful and practical advice to help girls become brave, worry-free, confident and resilient.

You can find Sissy here at https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/meet & https://www.daystarcounseling.com.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sissygoff/

Books by Sissy Goff:

Braver, Stronger, Smarter  https://amzn.to/3fLqHaj

Raising Worry-Free Girls https://amzn.to/31OC210

Brave: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety https://amzn.to/3s0sFWx

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In this powerful episode, Kim talks to Jessica Lahey, author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. They discuss the research on substance abuse and addiction. And they talk about the importance of arming our kids with information and evidence. Jessica unpacks the risks for addiction, how we can help our kids, and how we need to both model and teach them strategies. This is a MUST listen for all parents.

Website: https://www.jessicalahey.com

Book: The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence https://amzn.to/3u3seMQ

IG: https://www.instagram.com/teacherlahey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesslahey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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Have you struggled with fear, uncertainty, a difficult medical diagnosis or cancer? In this episode, Kim interviews psychoanalyst Elizabeth Stuntz to talk about how dialectical behavior therapy can help the heavy emotions that come along with these stressful life events. They focus on coping strategies, managing strong emotions, nurturing relationships, supporting others through cancer or tough times and living with meaning. Liz also offers strategies for how to talk to your kids about a difficult medical diagnosis or cancer.

You can find Liz at https://www.ecstuntz.com.

Book: Coping with Cancer: DBT Skills to Manage your Emotions and Balance Uncertainty with Hope - https://amzn.to/3rgrHFe

Register for her webinar: https://leadingedgeseminars.org/event/coping-with-cancer/

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The interest in narcissism has skyrocketed lately due to social media, politics and increased interest in relationships. Dr. Keith Campbell, expert, and author of four books on narcissism describes the difference between typical narcissistic traits, extreme grandiose narcissism, vulnerable narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They discuss love bombing, gaslighting and manipulation in relationships. They also discuss how to set boundaries and deal with narcissistic people in your life.

You can find Dr. Keith Campbell at https://wkeithcampbell.com.

The New Science of Narcissism Book: https://amzn.to/30F1YvA

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Kim interviews world authority on ADHD, Dr. Ned Hallowell. They talk about the unique and wonderful traits and strengths that come with ADHD. They discuss how important connection is in helping kids and adults with ADHD. Dr. Hallowell talks about the misconceptions of this widely diagnosed disorder and how to help people succeed. This episode is truly one of the most important ones we have done. It is full of engaging stories and practical tips for kids and adults. 

You can find Dr. Hallowell at https://drhallowell.com.

ADHD 2.0 Book: https://amzn.to/3tlIDvQ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_hallowell 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxHRVjLIEIS0eeQR6MXONA 

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Listen to my favorite podcast of the moment, Conversations with Warrior Women! 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-warrior-women-podcast/id1506810828 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorwomenpod

In this episode, Kim talks to psychology and bioscience researcher and 4th-year graduate student, Ryan Linn Brown about the physical effects of stress on our bodies. They discuss caregiving, grief and bereavement, and emotion suppression. This episode looks at the research of the impact of our emotions on our health.

Ryan Linn Brown is a 4th year Ph.D. student at Rice University. Her research focuses on investigating the biological mechanisms through which psychological stress (e.g., bereavement, spousal caregiving) dysregulates the immune, autonomic, and endocrine systems…essentially, how stress gets “under the skin.”

You can find her at https://www.ryanlinnbrown.com/.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansscience/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryansscience?lang=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWP1sOFbgGqW-ocm0jNlXFw?view_as=subscriber

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Listen to my favorite podcast of the moment, Conversations with Warrior Women!

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-warrior-women-podcast/id1506810828

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorwomenpod

In this episode, Kim talks to Erica Layne of The Life on Purpose Movement. If you feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Erica talks about finding your purpose regardless of your role in life right now. Kim and Erica talk about overconsumption, shopping to fill a void, comparison, and reducing your mental load. They offer suggestions for aligning your life with your values and what is truly important to you. They also talk about clearing out your emotional, mental, digital and physical clutter. This is a great episode if you want to simplify your life and find more meaning. 

You can find Erica at https://ericalayne.co.

"Do you know your purpose?" worksheet: https://ericalayne.co/purpose/. 

Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement 

The Minimalist way: Minimalism strategies to declutter your life and make room for joy: https://amzn.to/2NUmuVC. 

Thank you to our sponsor Della Rica Hair Color! 

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In this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Catherine Schmidt, a licensed clinical psychologist who helps women improve their relationships, alleviate anxiety and cultivate a balanced, fulfilling life. They have an honest conversation about anxiety and everyday worry with ways to combat it. They give wisdom on how you can shift your focus. And Dr. Schmidt shares advice on how to have hard political conversations with friends and spouses. This episode has pieces of practical wisdom for everyone. 

You can find Dr. Schmidt at drcatherineschmidt.com.

Follow Dr. Schmidt on Instagram to stay updated on the launch of her "Relief From Anxiety" course!

Instagram: @drcatherineschmidt

Kim invites marriage counselor, Lori Epting, back to talk about how to maintain your relationship by adding fun, positivity and spontaneity on a more regular basis. They go back and forth sharing some of their practical suggestions for small and simple things you can do to connect with your partner in more positive ways. If you’ve been in a relationship rut or are feeling disconnected or like roommates, this episode will have so many good suggestions for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. They also share some fun date ideas.

 Kim's Creative Date Ideas: https://www.kimswales.com/date-ideas

Lori Epting can be found at https://www.loriepting.com/book and https://marriagesense.org.

Her new book is called From Chaos to Connecting: A Marriage Counselor's Candid Guide for the Married Couple (https://amzn.to/3ohHtzI).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriepting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.epting.10