Not So Dumb Blonde

5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Depressed & How Parents Can Help

5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Depressed | Teen Depression, Mental Health & Parenting Support How do you know if your teenager is struggling with depression — and what should you do about it? In this episode of Not So Dumb Blonde, Kaytlyn sits down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Jessica Rabon to discuss the warning signs of teen depression, how parents can support adolescent mental health, and why early intervention matters. They explore how depression and anxiety show up differently in teens, the impact of social media and COVID-19 on adolescent development, and how parents can create safer conversations around mental health. If you’re a parent, caregiver, therapist, teacher, or someone who works with teens, this episode offers practical tools, therapy insights, and mental health resources to better understand teenage depression and emotional well-being. Topics Covered: ✔️ 5 signs your teen may be depressed ✔️ Teen anxiety and behavioral warning signs ✔️ Parenting and adolescent mental health ✔️ How to talk to teens about depression ✔️ Suicide prevention and crisis resources ✔️ Therapy approaches for teenagers ✔️ The impact of COVID and social media on teens ✔️ Mental health support for families ⸻ ✨ FREE RESOURCES + LINKS ✨ 📌 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] 📌 The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] 📌 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] 📌 Affordable Therapy Resources — Open Path Collective https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/] 🎙️ Dr. Jessica Rabon’s Podcast — Psych Talk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psych-talk/id154123456 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psych-talk/id154123456] ⸻ CONNECT WITH DR. JESSICA RABON: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleephd [https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleephd] TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaleephd [https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaleephd] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychTalk [https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychTalk] ⸻ ABOUT NOT SO DUMB BLONDE: Not So Dumb Blonde is a mental health and psychology podcast hosted by MSW student Kaytlyn Gilner, focused on trauma, relationships, women’s mental health, emotional regulation, DBT skills, and healing in a world that often tells women to shrink themselves. Subscribe for weekly conversations on: 🧠 Mental health 🩷 Trauma healing 🎙️ Therapy insights 👩‍👧 Family dynamics ✨ Emotional growth & relationships ⸻ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jessica Rabon 01:21 How Dr. Rabon Got Into Pediatric Psychology 04:10 Why Helping Teens Matters 05:20 Understanding Adolescent Brain Development 06:42 Parent-Teen Relationships & Therapy Dynamics 08:23 Behavioral Changes Parents Should Notice 10:32 Common Signs of Teen Depression 14:11 COVID-19’s Impact on Teen Mental Health 14:29 5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Depressed 19:24 How Depression Looks Different in Boys vs Girls 21:17 How to Talk to Your Teen About Mental Health 23:56 Therapy Resources for Teens & Parents 27:29 Effective Therapy Approaches for Teen Depression 30:39 Serious Behavioral Issues & Safety Concerns 34:04 Family Communication & Family Therapy 35:30 Teen Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support 40:01 Why We Need to Normalize Mental Health Conversations 42:20 Mental Health Advocacy & Crisis Resources 43:14 Final Thoughts on Supporting Teen Mental Health ⸻ #TeenDepression #MentalHealth #ParentingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #TeenAnxiety #Therapy #Psychology #SuicidePrevention #Parenting #AdolescentMentalHealth #MentalHealthPodcast

Flashback Episode: Navigating Attachment Styles and Relationship Patterns With Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Join us for an insightful and engaging episode as we sit down with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, a leading psychologist and relationship expert. Get ready to explore the world of attachment styles and discover how they shape our love connections.Dr. Tracy shares practical advice for cultivating healthy and successful relationships. From communication tips to nurturing intimacy, her wisdom is both enlightening and applicable to all aspects of your love life.Connect with Dr. Tracy on her social media @drtracyd for a treasure trove of additional relationship gems. And while you're at it, don't forget to follow us @notsodumbblondespodcast to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes.Get ready to level up your relationship game and embrace a journey of love, laughter, and lasting connections. Enjoy!

Narcissistic Parents and How it Affects Dating & Attachment in Adulthood

HOST LINKS Instagram: @notsodumbblonde_pod TikTok: @ItsTherapyKay Stop Sabotaging Your Relationship Workbook: https://linktr.ee/kaytlynm [https://linktr.ee/kaytlynm] EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Kaytlyn Gilner interviews David Weeks, an expert in healing from complex trauma and narcissistic family dynamics. They break down what narcissism actually looks like within families, how these dynamics impact identity and relationships, and the long-term effects of emotional abuse. They also explore common roles within narcissistic family systems—such as the golden child and scapegoat—and share practical, realistic steps toward healing and recovery. If you’ve ever questioned your family dynamics or are navigating CPTSD, this episode will help you better understand your experience and feel less alone. KEY TOPICS * Narcissistic family dynamics * Impact of narcissistic abuse on children * Trauma bonds and healing strategies * Family roles: golden child, scapegoat, truth seer * Triangulation and control in narcissistic families KEYWORDS narcissistic family, complex trauma, CPTSD, narcissistic personality disorder, emotional abuse, trauma healing, attachment, trauma bonds GUEST David Weeks GUEST LINKS Instagram: @djweeks_ Website: https://traumaiam.com [https://traumaiam.com] RESOURCES Trauma I Am: https://traumaiam.com [https://traumaiam.com] David’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/djweeks [https://instagram.com/djweeks] CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Narcissism and Trauma Healing 02:37 Understanding Narcissism 05:09 Growing Up in Narcissistic Families 07:47 Golden Child vs Scapegoat 10:36 Day-to-Day Family Dynamics 24:03 Attachment and Isolation 26:33 Triangulation Explained 30:33 Speaking Up and Backlash 34:05 Impact on Adult Relationships 39:55 Practical Healing Tips

NPD vs BPD: Same Behavior, Different Intent (Impact, Rage & Relationships)

🎙️ Episode Type: Interview 🎯 Primary Goal: Educational 🧠 Summary This episode breaks down the nuanced differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), with a focus on one key concept: intent vs impact. Hosted by Kaytlyn Gilner, therapist-in-training, this conversation explores how trauma, behavior, and diagnosis intersect—and why two behaviors that look the same can come from very different places. 🔑 Keywords NPD, BPD, mental health, trauma, diagnosis, intent vs impact, therapy, narcissistic abuse, emotional regulation, healing 📌 Key Topics • Differences between NPD and BPD • Intent vs impact in behavior • The role of trauma in personality disorders • DSM-5 diagnostic criteria • Therapy, healing, and change 💡 Takeaways • Impact alone doesn’t tell you someone’s intent • Understanding intent can reduce misdiagnosis and stigma • Trauma often underlies behaviors in both NPD and BPD • These diagnoses involve complex emotional patterns—not just labels • Change and growth are possible 🎤 Guest Kaytlyn Gilner 🎧 Title Options • NPD vs BPD: Same Behavior, Different Intent • NPD vs BPD: Intent vs Impact Explained • Understanding NPD vs BPD: Trauma, Rage & Misdiagnosis 🎙️ Sound Bites “Impact alone does not reveal the intent behind behavior.” “People with BPD often feel a lot of shame and guilt.” “People with NPD can change and grow, despite common beliefs.” ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 NPD vs BPD: Why Intent Matters 09:09 Diagnostic Criteria Explained 13:23 Trauma & Personality Disorders 14:05 Final Thoughts 📚 Resources DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm [https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm] Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) https://behavioraltech.org/what-is-dbt/ [https://behavioraltech.org/what-is-dbt/] Kaytlyn Gilner https://kaytlyngilner.com/ [https://kaytlyngilner.com/]

Can Therapy Be Harmful? The Truth About CPTSD, Trauma & Bad Therapy

Episode Summary Kaytlyn Gilner, a social work graduate student and aspiring therapist, explores the potential harms of therapy—especially for individuals with CPTSD. She breaks down why trauma-informed care is essential, how to choose the right therapist, and where therapy can fall short. Through both personal experience and professional insight, Kaytlyn shares practical guidance for navigating mental health care, validating your experiences, and finding healing strategies that actually work—including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). therapy, CPTSD, trauma-informed care, therapist selection, DBT, mental health, healing, validation, complex trauma, therapy pitfalls * When therapy can be harmful without trauma-informed care * The importance of therapist alignment and shared values * Personal experiences with therapy and trauma * Risks of couples therapy in toxic or unsafe relationships * The role of diagnosis and self-validation in healing * Benefits and limitations of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Kaytlyn Gilner * The Hidden Dangers of Therapy for CPTSD * How to Choose a Trauma-Informed Therapist * “Therapy can be harmful sometimes.” * “Get a second opinion for your diagnosis.” * “Support and trust are key in therapy.” 00:00 — The Complexities of Therapy 08:33 — Navigating Couples Therapy 12:30 — Understanding Diagnoses and Their Impact 16:41 — The Power of Trauma-Informed Care 20:03 — Finding the Right Therapist 21:26 — Closing * DBT Workbook: https://linktr.ee/yourlink [https://linktr.ee/yourlink] * NASW Code of Ethics: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English [https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English] * SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/ [https://www.samhsa.gov/] KeywordsKey TopicsGuestEpisode Title OptionsSound BitesChaptersResources Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Workbook - https://linktr.ee/kaytlynnm [https://linktr.ee/yourlink] National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics - https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English [https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - https://www.samhsa.gov/ [https://www.samhsa.gov/]