Episodes

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I chat with Kathleen Donnelly Israel who spent 14 years caring for her ailing husband. During that time she dove into her own healing journey and learned a lot in the process. ...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I talk with Barbara Ann Mojica, author and created of the Little Miss History book series. She shares her insights on engaging kids in conversations, making history come alive ...

This week on the #8 stress podcast, I share 4 signs that you're accessing the benefits of mindfulness. When we begin our mindfulness practice we notice an increase in awareness, followed by a decrease in rumination, an increa...

Do you get frustrated because your creative endeavors are constantly interrupted? Do you hesitate to start projects because you know you won't have time to finish them? Do you miss having a creative outlet? This week on the #...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider shares tips from her book Frazzlebrain. Our conversation will help you see how anxiety, stress and anger combine to create moments of overwhelm and D...

This week I share 5 MORE research-backed steps for increasing the happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness , thi...

This week I share 5 research-backed steps for increasing the happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness , this episo...

In this episode I highlight the app "How We Feel" which is a tool I recommend for all grownups and kids! I'll share 4 reasons this app has the potential to dramatically improve your life! While this is not paid advertising, i...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I guide you through 3 practices that I use to help parents respond calmly to emotional outbursts from kids. Whether it's a meltdown or overwhelm, it's easy to get caught up in ...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Florence Ann Romano and I talk about mom rage, where it comes from and how to handle it. When we feel overwhelmed by emotion it's easy to blame ourselves but Florence Ann helps...

In this episode, Conscious Communication expert Jem Fuller and I talk about how to decrease arguments and build connection. While this kind of mindful communication doesn't come naturally to most of us, it can be learned and ...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I share three simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into your morning. When we start our day with mindfulness it's easier to return to that space throughout the day. We've pri...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about pets! Dr. Carol Osborne walks us through the realistic expectations you should have when getting a new pet and gives you guidelines for helping kids to interact with a...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about mindfully creating art. My guest Cynthia Hauk invites you to let go of criticism and judgment and engage with art for the fun of it. With simple, practical projects, C...

In this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast, we're going to talk about an often-overlooked way to help kids feel connected. Heather Murphy is a family history expert who guides us through simple ways to share family stori...

This week on the #8 ranked stress podcast we're talking about how to cope with the loss of a pet. Mindfulness and pet grief expert Sarah Chauncey shares insights about how the special connections we have with our pets creates...

On this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast, we're talking about how to deal with the stress of chronic illness. When someone in the family deals with a chronic illness it effects everyone in different ways. My guest, Kel...

On this episode, Florence Ann Romano helps us re-frame common struggles parents are facing in a post-covid world. Helping kids process emotion, deal with separation anxiety and work through fear takes compassion and communica...

In this episode, Connected Parenting Coach and international best-selling author Natalie Syrmopoulos talks with us about her four pillars for intentional parenting. No matter where you are on your parenting journey, her down-...

On this episode with America's Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman helps parents and kids move through the confusion of the past few years into a place of intentional action. Encouraging parents to get involved in their childr...

On this episode I share some simple things to keep in mind while talking with kids about tragedy. Taken from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, these steps will help you have conversations with your kids that suppor...

Here on The Stress Nanny, the #8 Stress Podcast we talk through common stressors and how to minimize stress and build resilience. In this week's solo episode, I share an analogy for understanding how to tease apart stress. Co...

On this episode I chat with Jerry Fu who teaches people how to engage with conflice skillfully. Jerry is REALLY SMART and he's used years of research on conflict resolution to come up with 5 steps to help even the most confli...

On this episode Sifu Rubia Smolens walks us through the benefits of Tai Chi and shares some simple ways to phrase this mindful movement practice for kids and adults. Learning to slow down can be challenging in our fast-paced ...