In this episode Tammy interviews actress Mena Suvari to talk about her experiences with childhood trauma and her inspiring and transformative pathway to healing. Mena is author of the book “The Great Peace” which speaks to her experiences in this interview. Mena is most well known as her role in American Beauty & American Pie, She is an American actress, producer, fashion designer and model. The accolades she has received include a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Suvari has been a model for Lancôme cosmetics and print ads for Lancôme Paris Adaptîve, as well as a long-time supporter and activist for the Starlight Children's Foundation and the African Medical and Research Foundation. She is married and has one child.

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Have you had a “mom brain” moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Psychologist and mom Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco specializes in the myriad issues that women with young children struggle with. In this compassionate podcast interview, she shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity.

Dr. lyse Dobrow DiMarco is a licensed clinical psychologist and writer specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, women's health issues, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Motherwell, Motherly, Pop Sugar Moms, Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, The Week, and Today Parenting, as well as on NPR and several popular podcasts. She is the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood--And Relax Into Your New Self

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Every year, thousands of children are sent against their will – often ripped out of their beds in the middle of the night by strangers – to private facilities to be treated for various mental illnesses, addiction issues, and perceived behavioral problems. Due to inconsistencies in the definition of what a therapeutic program is and a lack of regulatory oversight, the exact number of these centers and children in them is not known but it is estimated that there is over 120,000+ children kept in over 5,000+ centers around the United States and abroad. This is collectively known as the “Troubled Teen Industry.”

In this episode Tammy interviews Meg Appelgate about this Industry and her personal experiences as a teen with being placed in such an institution. Meg is an author and CEO of Unsilenced, a grassroots organization dedicated to speaking out against institutionalized child abuse in the troubled teen and youth mental health industry (https://www.unsilenced.org/)

After being sexually assaulted and expelled from school for drinking at 15, For the next 17 years, Meg dedicated herself to non-profit work before eventually coming to the realization that she had been abused and brainwashed throughout her time in the troubled teen industry. She wrote about this account in her book "Becoming Unsilenced" which we discuss in this riveting episode.

One of our Favourite Christmas Gifts

As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:

• Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.
• Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.

Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!

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In today's episode, Tammy and Tania speak about what to do when kids ask if Santa is real. We look at how to navigate this conversation in a way that stays aligned and true to your family's values while holding onto the magic of Christmas.

As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:

• Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.
• Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.

Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!

Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206

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In today's episode, Tania interviews Paris Goodyear Brown about how parents can help their children heal from frightening experiences.

Paris offers strategies based on the latest trauma research, explains how parents can be more involved in working with their child's therapist, and offers strategies that foster resiliency and wellness. Parents and mental health professionals will love the richness of this episode!

Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, is the creator of the TraumaPlay™ model, the founder and Clinical Director of Nurture House, and the Executive Director of the TraumaPlay™ Institute. She is an internationally renowned speaker, a prolific author (Check out Paris's books here), and a master clinician. While she has spent the past 25 years specializing in treating trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment and neglect) and attachment disturbances, as well as anxiety disorders, she often provides help for angry, dysregulated and depressed children and teens. She has written many books; in today's episode, we will discuss one of her more recent books: "Parents as Partners in Child Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide, Trauma and Play Therapy."

Big Life Journal

As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that have made a big impact in our family—Big Life Journal products! These award-winning, parent-recommended, and psychology-backed journals, affirmation cards, and conversation cards are designed to help children and teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Whether you're shopping for younger kids or teens, there are plenty of great options to choose from:

• Journals for Kids & Teens: Help them discover the power of a growth mindset with fun, engaging activities and inspiring stories.
• Conversation & Affirmation Cards: Perfect for sparking meaningful family conversations and boosting daily positivity.

Big Life Journal products are highly recommended by psychologists and therapists and have been loved by families around the world for their ability to encourage personal growth in children and teens. If you're looking for meaningful, confidence-building gifts this holiday season, these products are a fantastic choice!

Shop Now: https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=2206

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When your child lies, it can be incredibly triggering. In today's podcast Tammy and Tania share the research on lying, explore lying from a developmental perspective and offer concrete strategies to navigate this tricky part of parenting! If you have loved today's podcast, come and join us on December 7th at our live online "Fostering Emotion Regulation workshop ". You will get to talk to Tammy and Tania live, and leave feeling equipped, empowered and ready for all of parenting's challenges. Register HERE. Take an additional 25% off the sale price with the coupon code: FER25%off

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In this beautiful episode with Dr Chapman, we explore how to speak your child's love language in a way they understand. Dr. Gary Chapman explains how to discover your child's love language, nurture your child in successful learning, use the love languages to guide your child more effectively and build a foundation of unconditional love for your child. Don't miss today's episode of tips for practical ways to speak your child's love language. GARY CHAPMAN, PhD–author, speaker, counsellor–has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series® and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. For more information, visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.

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If you are a parent whose child struggles with anxiety and motivation, this episode is for you! In this sneak peek of one of our summit masterclasses, Dr. Stixrud- neuropsychologist and co-author of Self-Driven Child, explores the science and sense of helping children develop a strong sense of control. Dr. Stixrud drives home how to foster internal drive, strong executive functioning skills, and enhanced stress tolerance while remaining a non-anxious presence for your child. Inspiring, concrete, and knowledgeable -this is a masterclass you do not want to miss!

Dr. Stixrud co-authors "The Self-Driven Child" and "What Do You Say?" To find out more about his work go to: https://theselfdrivenchild.com

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In this riveting podcast, we interview Dr. Peter Gray, one of the world's top experts on play and learning, on how play deprivation harms our children and why we need to make space for more child-led, free play! This podcast will inspire you to get out of the way and allow your child to flourish with LESS adult involvement, significantly benefiting both parent's and children's mental health.

Peter Gray, Ph.D., is a research professor at Boston College specializing in psychology and neuroscience. He is renowned for his research on the role of play in human evolution and child development. In his book, Free to Learn.

A link to his book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465025994

Also, check out his Ted Talks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk

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If you have a child who is very intelligent but no longer interested in school--or any offline'activities, a teen who used to love sports but now just mopes around, or a tween who used to be a super motivated little kid but now has been labelled a "slacker" by everyone in your family . .. you've come to the right place! In this podcast we interview Dr. Ellen Braaten and we explore how to get through to bright kids who couldn't seem to care less. Dr. Braaten is the Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massacheusetts General Hospital, associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her book "Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation" is a wonderful resource for any parents struggling with this issue! You can also find Dr. Braaten at https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com

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