Lindsay Miller
Kids Mindfulness Coach
Lindsay is a kids mindfulness coach, educator, and the host of The Stress Nanny podcast, where she helps families manage stress and teaches mindfulness skills for children and parents. She has over 20 years of experience in child development and is known for her playful approach, including creative "suitcase tricks" and strategies to make deep breathing fun for kids. Lindsay uses her extensive training and mindfulness certification to empower children with tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness.
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Dec. 25, 2025
Ep 199: How Reflection And Reframing Help Kids Build Calm, Confidence, And Grit
What if the toughest parts of your year quietly made you and your child braver, calmer, and more connected? We dive into a gentle, science-informed approach to reflection and reframing that helps families convert stress into usable strength without minimizing real feelings. We start by unpacking why curiosity-based reflection regulates emotions and supports meaning making, a cornerstone of mental health. You’ll hear how mindsight—observing your inner world with compassion—strengthens coping pat...
Guest: Lindsay Miller
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Dec. 1, 2025
Ep: 195 The Gratitude-Resilience Connection: Building Mental Strength Through Thankfulness
What if a few quiet moments each day could help your child bounce back faster, sleep more easily, and feel steadier in their own skin? In this episode we share a few ways that gratitude can flip the nervous system from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest. Drawing from research at UCLA, USC, and studies by Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, we connect the dots between gratitude, emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term health. I walk through the brain science in clear, friendly langua...
Guest: Lindsay Miller
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Oct. 31, 2025
Ep 191: Your Kid’s Backpack Is Full Of Ants And You’re Still Okay
Holiday seasons are loud, bright, sweet, and often overwhelming—and that’s exactly why they’re perfect for teaching kids (and ourselves) how to be present. We explore a simple presence practice that uses the five senses to bring a busy mind back to now, turning chaotic moments into chances for calm, clarity, and connection. From Halloween costumes and crinkly candy wrappers to warm pie dough and the glow of neighborhood lights, we show how everyday sensory details can anchor the nervous system a...
Guest: Lindsay Miller
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Sept. 25, 2025
Ep 187 From Top to Toe: How to Let Go When Your Mind Won't Slow
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...
Guest: Lindsay Miller
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July 31, 2025
Four Mindful Back to School Strategies with Lasting Impact
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...
Guest: Lindsay Miller