The Unbreakable Moms Podcast

Interview with Tonya Crombie, PhD: From Anxious to Calm

In this episode, I’m chatting with Tonya Crombie, PhD, MBA- a mom of teenagers herself and a life coach who just happens to have a doctorate in psychology. Like many of us, it’s our own experience with something that allows us to discover our passion. For Tonya, it was being a mom as her own daughter experiences anxiety. We talk a lot about anxiety on this podcast because of the spectrum of anxiety- it can be a teen who worries about an upcoming test…. Or maybe your daughter has social anxiety… or maybe your child has full blown panic attacks. Each of these situations is going to require us to draw on different approaches and skills as we help our own daughters navigate the different intensities of anxiety. If you would like to connect with Tonya you can visit her website, https://guidanceforthefuture.com/ [https://guidanceforthefuture.com/] The free download of her book can be obtained at fromanxioustocalm.com [//fromanxioustocalm.com] And the Masterclass about Managing Your Child’s Anxiety can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_YuDIDXOuhc [https://youtu.be/_YuDIDXOuhc] *** Become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms. There are 4 different levels of sponsorship available- each with their own perks & benefits. Simply click the link in the details of this episode to be taken to the Unbreakable You Academy. https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/ [https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/]

Interview with Rose Skeeters, LPC, PN-1: The Truth of Borderline Personality Disorder

Rose Skeeters, LPC, PN-1 sheds the light on the lesser known mental health condition known  Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In this episode you will hear from Rose that people with BPD have a warped sense of reality and tend to be very sensitive- they feel things very deeply and are overly emotional. And there is an intense feeling of abandonment, emptiness and need to be validated. Many of our teens experience depression, anxiety and other self harming behaviors that don't appear to be responding to traditional treatment because the underlying cause of BPD is not diagnosed in teenagers- often because of the stigma associated with it.   Listen in as she talks her personal journey with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and how she learned that Borderline Personality Disorder was the “blanket” (the cause) of all of these other mental health issues.   More importantly Rose shares that unlike other mental health issues, BPD is cureable because this is a temperament issue, not a brain chemical imbalance.  You can listen to Rose’s podcast, Borderline to Beautiful for more information on Borderline Personality Disorder. If you would like to connect with Rose, you can visit her website, https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/ For more information about The Mclean Center for Adult Development that Rose mentioned in this podcast click here: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news/bpd-research-mclean-improving-knowledge-and-treatment Become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms. There are 4 different levels of sponsorship available- each with their own perks & benefits. Simply click the link in the details of this episode to be taken to the Unbreakable You Academy. Here you will find the different sponsorship levels as well as programs and courses created by the Unbreakable Moms. https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/

Interview with Cassidy Russell: Therapy for Nerds

In today’s episode Cassidy Russell, LMFT and founder of Therapy for Nerds, shares how her own “nerdiness” helps her relate to her teenage patients by using superheros from movies and video games. Although Cassidy provides therapy to what she calls “nerds”, she is really referring to teenagers who are outcasts- those who have interests that are different than the social norms which can make it challenging for moms to relate and connect with them. If you would like to connect with Cassidy, you can visit her website, https://www.therapyfornerds.com/ You can also check out her YouTube channel, Therapy for Nerds, where she speaks about mental health issues using films like “Coraline”, “Frozen” or superheros like “Shera”   https://youtu.be/lxvwBzYjlus Become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms. There are 4 different levels of sponsorship available- each with their own perks & benefits. Simply click the link in the details of this episode to be taken to the Unbreakable You Academy.  Here you will find the different sponsorship levels as well as programs and courses created by the Unbreakable Moms. https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/

Interview with Victoria Shaw, PhD, MA, LPC: Intuitive Parenting

In this episode, Victoria Shaw PhD, MA, LPC shares how moms can tap our intuition as we guide and mold our teenagers.  But more importantly, we need to hear what our intuition is telling us- especially when our buttons are pushed. After all, as Victoria states, “kids are genetically engineered to push our buttons.” If you would like to connect with Victoria Shaw, PhD, MA, LPC you can email her at vfshawphd@gmail.com or visit her website at https://victoriashawpsychotherapy.com And don't forget.... If you  enjoyed today’s episode, I invite you to become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms. There are 4 different levels of sponsorship available- each with their own perks & benefits. Simply click the link in the show notes to be taken to the Unbreakable You Academy. Here you will find the different sponsorship levels as well as programs and courses created by the Unbreakable Moms. https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/ More about Victoria Shaw, PhD, MA, LPC: Victoria Shaw received her PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Princeton University, and completed a postdoctoral training in the department of Educational and Developmental Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College. She earned her MA in Counseling from Fairfield University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a State Certified School Counselor. Additionally, she has advanced training in a several counseling modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Distance Counseling and Energy Psychology. Her approach to counseling and therapy is holistic, and she draws from a variety of theoretical frameworks, tools and techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. She works with children, teens and parents on a variety of life issues including those academic, social and emotional. She also works with adults on the challenges of life transitions, stress management, trauma, parent concerns and spirituality.

Interview with Judith Mills Bramble, DO: Lifestyle Medicine for the Family

In this episode, I’m chatting with family physician, Judith Mills Bramble, DO about lifestyle medicine- an approach to health that encompasses the whole person- not just a specific symptoms or problem. As a busy working mom of 4 herself, Dr. Mills Bramble understands the challenges of providing whole food based meals for the family.  In this episode she shares how moms can empower their teen by teaching them about the influence of food as medicine- whether it’s to fuel their bodies to perform as an athlete or to promote acne- free skin. Most importantly, she shares with us a very practical way that we can bond with our teenagers. If you would like to connect with Dr Mills Bramble you can email her at drjudithmills@gmail.com. You are also welcome to sign up for newsletter called Eating By The Blueprint by clicking this link: https://mailchi.mp/69983d5012af/ktbqgnhjtw *****Become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms**** If you  enjoyed today’s episode, I invite you to become a sponsor of The Unbreakable Moms. There are 4 different levels of sponsorship available- each with their own perks & benefits. Simply click the link below and you will find the different sponsorship levels as well as program and courses created by the Unbreakable Moms. https://the-unbreakable-you-academy.teachable.com/