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Where They're Planted episodes
- 13: Anchoring Parents' Regulation
In this episode, Jen Bluske focuses on how parents can understand their own states of regulation and gives concrete steps for a parent to become effective in supporting their child's nervous system development. Jen explains the polyvagal theory and offers listeners the ANCHOR tool and explains how to practically apply this strategy in difficult moments.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Resources:
- Polyvagal Theory Information
- Parent sensory calming tools and ANCHOR handout: Email [email protected] to request!
- Submit a Question for Q&A
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
27 min - 12: Regulating through Rupture and Creating Repair
In this episode, host Jen Bluske discusses into the concept of rupture and repair in the parent-child relationship. She discusses how meltdowns and challenging moments with children can be opportunities for growth and connection and offers concrete strategies for parents to use in these difficult moments.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Resources:
TPC Online Course
Submit a Question for Q&A
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
38 min - 11: Integration Strategies for Mental Health Challenges with Sarah Dimick
In this episode, Jen Bluske is joined by Sarah Dimick, licensed school psychologist and parent coach. Jen and Sarah discuss the interplay between regulation and relationship in fostering emotional skills in children and the importance of forming strong attachments, modeling coping strategies, and addressing emotional challenges in order to best support kids’ mental health.
Host: Jen Bluske
Guest: Sarah Dimick
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
27 min - 10: Bringing Play into Parenting with Laura Hewitt
In this episode, Jen Bluske is joined by fellow occupational therapist, Laura Hewitt, to explore why play is important for kids’ development, what is meant by the concept, and how parents can incorporate play into their family in practical ways. Laura and Jen discuss how play fosters connection and safety and supports developmental goals like regulation and flexibility.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Connect with Laura Hewitt:
Email: [email protected]
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
Resources:
Parent/Child Improv Class with Laura H.
24 min - 09: Creating a Sense of Safety for Our Kids with Shannon Stuckey
In this episode. Jen Bluske is joined by Shannon Stuckey to discuss the concept of creating a felt sense of safety, both internally and within relationships. They describe how adults can tune into their own needs to better support their child's felt sense of safety to create a secure environment.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios:
31 min - 08: Navigating Meltdowns: A Guide for Parents
In this episode of host Jen Bluske gives listeners a step by step guide to navigating their child’s meltdowns. Jen helps listeners understand meltdowns as a nervous system response and highlights the critical role of the parent's regulation state throughout them to best support the child and the relationship, and explains how to practically approach these difficult moments.
**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
26 min - 07: Caring for the Caregiver with Marcy Waelti
This epsiode focuses on supporting parents and caregivers, especially those raising kids with special needs. Host Jen Bluske talks with Marcy Waelti, an equine gestalt coach with extensive experience in horsemanship and early childhood education, to explore how parents can refill their own emotional tanks while advocating effectively for their children. They discuss the concept of amplified guardianship with regard and how equine-assisted gestalt therapy can be a healing tool for parents to achieve self-awareness, grounding, and self-compassion. Marcy and Jen explain the therapeutic role of horses in facilitating emotional and physical grounding for both children and parents.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Connect with Marcy Waelti:
Website
That Zen Farm Facebook
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
24 min - 06: The Roller Coaster of Emotions
In this solo episode, Jen Bluske describes the common challenges parents face with their children's intense emotional responses and meltdowns. Using real life examples, Jen explains strategies for seeing and soothing your child’s emotions without needing to fix them. Jen explains how the concepts of attunement and emotional intelligence are the keys to getting off the roller coaster of emotion.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
27 min - 05: Attachment: Patterns in Parenting with Meredith Woodrich
In this episode, host Jen Bluske is joined by Meredith Woodrich to talk through different attachment styles and describe how they show up in the parent-child relationships. Meredith and Jen define the different types and give listeners strategies for tuning into their own internal experiences so they can best support their children.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Contact Meredith Woodrich:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
26 min - 04: Sensory 101 - Nervous System Basics
In this episode, host Jen Bluske discusses the way our nervous systems develop and the way the different senses impact how kids function and interact with their daily lives. She explains the different sensory systems and uses real-life examples to demonstrate the impact of each one. Jen encourages parents and caregivers to consider their own nervous systems and how they can support their children's sensory needs.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske
Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website
Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
www.litpathstudios.com | IG: @litpathstudios
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About Where They're Planted
From the publisher's feed
Where They’re Planted is a podcast for parents and care providers of unique children to gain skills, understanding and support. Listeners learn how to help children with developmental, emotional or behavioral challenges, neurodiverse brains, or difficult early life experiences bloom where they’re planted. Host Jen Bluske, occupational therapist and parent coach, offers rich insights using brain science, nervous system tools, collaborative strategy sessions and a deep understanding of the developmental process.
The Where They’re Planted Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production.