Not By Chance Podcast

You are not alone in raising your young person.  Dr. Thayne talks about the secret weapon otherwise known as an engaged home team, citing studies and stories of the importance of support from all types of people in yours or your child’s life. He outlines three important tips to build a solid home team for your family:

1. Get at least one team member. (moving from 0 - 1 member makes a greater difference than growing from 2 -15)

2. Be vulnerable with people you can trust.

3. Look for opportunities to serve on another’s home team.

Allison Posell is interviewed about a parent's stamina. Having been both a parent and a therapist, she shares her own stories of endurance. By the end, listeners will better understand how to create a sustainable lifestyle which will be realized in increased stamina.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Karl Ebeling, AKA Farmer Karl of Grow Life. There is a deep connection to the earth and to other people that can come from working together in a garden. You may be convinced to start your own little garden after hearing some of the compelling stories they share.

Dr. Tim Thayne tells a story from his childhood about going up in the mountains with his Grandpa. Almost stranded in the mountains, they trust their horses to guide them back to camp. He breaks down two lessons and challenges you to:

1. Find stories from your family and make them part of your identity
2. Find the Strengths in your children and allow them to be developed, even if it means they fail at times.

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Dr. Tim Thayne talks about overwhelm and stress. He acknowledges the universal nature of this frequent emotion and even opens up about his own recent struggles and how he dealt with it. He offers several easily implemented ideas that will help you know how to overcome your overwhelm and even nurture optimism and hope.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Shari Murray. They discuss assuming someone's intent and specifically assuming it when there is anxiety or other mental health issues involved. You will find that believing someone has good intent has much more utility than assuming the worst.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Dr. Ryan Anderson, author of Screen Savvy. They talk about the pros and cons of social media and how to develop healthy habits around your devices. When listening to this you will recognize things that you do personally and you will know how to better create boundaries for you and your family. 

Dr. Tim Thayne does his second episode in a mini-series on communication. He discusses speaking and the responsibility we have in conveying our opinions. By the time you finished listening to this, you will be able to express your thoughts in a way that fosters conversation rather than conflict.

Dr. Tim Thayne does the first episode in a two-part series on communication. He speaks about how listening is really the power position in any conversation. He gives helpful tips to show how you are really listening and trying to understand their point of view so you can most effectively communicate your position.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Kelly Olsen, the clinical director at Homeward Bound. She has had a lot of experience helping families as their teen comes home from treatment. So she knows exactly how families will be tested and how she can help them get through that inevitable testing phase.