Episodes

Ever wish your teen would text more than “k,” while your paragraphs go unread? We dive into a simple framework that makes family communication clearer and calmer: six modes—sending, talking, meaning-making, tacit knowing, signaling, and advocacy—and how to switch between them without adding more stress. Our guest, Craig Matson, professor of communication and author of Digital Overwhelm, brings research from modern workplaces into everyday parenting, showing how the same pressures and patterns pl...

Homework shouldn’t feel like a bear attack, yet for many ADHD families, everyday tasks trigger fight, flight, or freeze. We invited ADHD coach and mindfulness facilitator Corie Wightlin to help us turn those explosive moments into opportunities for calm, connection, and growth. Corie blends neuroscience, executive function know-how, and lived experience to show how a simple “pause” can redirect the entire evening—and how a practical “fast-forward” thought experiment helps parents choose the next...

What if the fastest way to move forward isn’t a grand reinvention, but one small promise kept today? That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with possibility coach and author Victoria Rader, PhD—a practical, grace-filled path from survival to significance that starts with a better question and a tiny step. We start with Victoria’s unlikely origin story: a joyful family trip that quietly became debt, a Google search for flexible income, and a shy newcomer who stumbled into real estate during a...

Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, mind racing, unable to drift off to sleep? You're not alone. This episode was born from a conversation with one of my middle school clients who shared she'd been using regular podcast episodes to help calm her mind on sleepless nights. Together, we realized what she truly needed was a dedicated guided relaxation - and that's exactly what this special episode delivers. Thanks Liv! Guided relaxations are among my favorite tools to share with children...

Ever watched your child navigate a challenging moment with unexpected grace? In this illuminating conversation with Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, we explore how ancient yoga wisdom offers modern solutions for our children's most pressing challenges. Giselle's journey weaves together threads of yoga practice from her childhood in rural Canada to her work as an international school teacher. What began as a response to childhood obesity and stress has evolved into something even ...

Have you ever considered that your body's pain might actually be stress looking for a way out? That the mysterious aches, tension, and discomfort could be your body's increasingly desperate attempt to communicate something important? Naturopath and reflexologist Njideka Olatunde transforms our understanding of the pain-stress connection with revolutionary simplicity: "You cannot have pain without stress, and you can't have stress without pain." This profound insight opens the door to a compl...

Ever wondered why stress seems hardwired into our daily experience? Stanford professor and pediatric intensive care physician Dr. Greg Hammer returns to The Stress Nanny podcast to unpack this question and share his revolutionary GAIN method for stress reduction. Dr. Hammer explains that our brains evolved with a negativity bias that once served our ancestors well but now interferes with our happiness. This tendency to remember negative experiences and overthink both past and future creates phy...

Ever wonder why you keep finding yourself in the same toxic relationships despite your best efforts to choose better partners or friends? The answer might surprise you. Revolutionary recovery expert TJ Woodward joins Lindsay Miller to reveal why addressing toxic relationships requires an inside-out approach rather than simply removing "toxic people" from your life. With profound compassion and clarity, TJ explains how our earliest experiences form core false beliefs that unconsciously drive our...

We're often told to prioritize self-care, but what if simply meeting basic needs isn't enough? What if we deserve not just sustainability, but actual joy and pleasure in our daily lives? In this soul-nourishing conversation, intuitive guide Julie Hilson shares wisdom from her book "Life of Love: A Joyful Guide to Self and Sensuality" that will transform how you approach wellbeing. Julie introduces the powerful concept of creating a "container for wellbeing" rather than waiting until we're de...

Kelly Hale, a 25-year veteran occupational therapist and nervous system regulation specialist, shares powerful yet simple movement techniques to help families shift from survival mode to a state of regulated calm. Through her Gutsy Brain Movement methodology, she combines developmental movements, nervous system regulation, and gut health practices to help people reconnect with their bodies and tap into their natural resilience. • Finding calm through movement when traditional meditation fails •...

Motivation naturally ebbs and flows throughout our lives - especially during the school year. What if you could harness those high-motivation moments to make the inevitable low-energy times easier? That's exactly what mindful motivation allows us to do. This final episode in our summer skills series explores four practical strategies to leverage your back-to-school energy surge for long-term success. When we recognize the natural cycle of motivation, we can practice a profound form of self-comp...

Have you ever cringed when your child declared "I'm the worst!" during a challenging homework session? That moment of self-defeating language offers a powerful opportunity for transformation—if you know how to respond. The latest episode of the Summer Skills Series tackles reframing, a deceptively simple tool with profound impacts on how children view themselves during difficult moments. This technique separates feelings from identity, turning global, hopeless statements like "I'm never goin...

Ever noticed how family conflicts spiral when everyone's talking but nobody's listening? Welcome to the Summer Skills Series on the Stress Nanny Podcast, where today we're diving into the transformative power of active listening. Most of us think we listen well, but during heated moments with our children, we're often just waiting for our turn to speak or formulating rebuttals rather than truly hearing what's being said. This episode uncovers the neuroscience behind why active listening is s...

Send us a text Ever find yourself instantly regretting how you responded to your kids? Discover a simple yet effective tool to transform those reactive moments into opportunities for connection and understanding. Chapter Summary: 00:20 Welcome to the Stress Nanny Podcast 01:03 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 01:40 Understanding Response vs. Reaction 03:37 The Re-do Tool 05:00 Illustrating Emotional Intelligence 06:40 Implementing the Redo in Daily Life Featured Quotes: “Our response ...

Send us a text Show Notes: Stress Nanny Podcast Episode Theme: Embracing Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Host Update: Lindsay Miller shares more about the spacing of podcast episodes to prioritize client work and personal balance, with plans to release new content, including interviews and an online audio course. Guest Feature: Julie Potiker, author of “Snap from Chaos to Calm,” discusses the SNAP system for stress management. The system uses mindfulness techniques: Soothing Touch, Name the ...

Send us a text Main Theme: The episode delves into the concept of emotional DNA, as presented in Judy’s book “The Power of Your DNA,” which is part of the Genealogy 3.0 framework. This approach examines how inherited emotional patterns from significant family events impact individual behavior and emotional health. Key Discussion Points: Emotional DNA and Its Influence: Definition and significance of emotional DNA as inherited patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. How understanding...

Send us a text In this solo episode, I share one of our family's favorite mindfulness tools: The Green Zone. This simple tool can be used at home, at school, for homework, and during new experiences. Anytime our kids are uncomfortable, understanding the green zone can can help. In this quick show I share a story about my daughter's soccer team and how the green zone helped us through a moment of change and uncertainty. The green zone is a research-based concept from the work of Dr. Dan Siegel. ...

Send us a text In this second episode of a two-part series with college planning expert Brad Baldridge, we talk through these important college planning topics: How to determine the actual cost of college based on your family income. What unique options your student might have. Finding the right balance of quality, cost and prestige in choosing a college. Understanding scholarship options. Being realistic about loan amounts. Important conversations to have with your student. Listen in for...

Send us a text In this first episode of a two-part series, I talk with college planning expert Brad Baldridge about the college planning. We cover: Early stage planning including savings considerations and communication skills you can build to make the college planning process easier. Why mindfulness skills such as self-awareness, flexibility and creativity allow for more effective college planning. How parents and kids can make values-based decisions. Late stage planning considerations incl...

Send us a text In this episode, guest Jessica Conoley walks us through all the ways that "Positive Intelligence" helped her get back on her feet after the loss of her mom. Using images like the judge, the hyper vigilant, the victim and more, the concepts from Positive Intelligence, which has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal, can help us recognize the thoughts that might be holding us back. Jessica shares simple strategies for recognizing and working with these c...

Join me on this "listen together" episode of the Stress Nanny Podcast as we explore: Why learning multiple mindfulness tools is important. How young kids can practice the five senses meditation in a fun way. How older kids can practice the five senses meditation at school. Why practicing mindfulness tools when we're calm is essential for managing stressful moments. Have your kiddo join you, learn the mindfulness tool, and then practice at home. This is a favorite tool among kids and adults ...

In this episode, we get a glimpse into the heart and mind of Dr. Mahsa Hojat Koshniak, a clinical social worker renowned for her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Mahsa opens up about her rich personal and professional experiences, shedding light on the critical facets of trauma, mental health, and the transformative power of understanding and support. Key Themes Explored in this episode: Cross-Cultural Experiences: Dr. Mahsa’s journey from Iran to the US, facing and overcoming...

Welcome to an empowering episode where we dive deep into reshaping the fitness industry’s landscape with the inspiring founder of WeShape, Katie Bramlett and your host Lindsay Miller. This conversation is not just about fitness; it’s a call to action against toxic norms and a journey towards holistic wellness, body acceptance, and self-reflection. Main Themes: Challenging Toxic Norms: Discover how WeShape is taking a stand against the detrimental impacts of traditional fitness culture, advocati...

In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsay sits down with Florence Ann Romano, author of “Build Your Village,” to delve into the urgent need for supportive communities amidst concerning teen well-being statistics and the toll of social media on mental health. Main Themes: Troubling Trends in Well-being and Social Media: Florence Ann shares her insights on the current state of teen mental health and the adverse effects of social media usage, setting the stage for a broader conversation on the...