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Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
02/12/24
•52m
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Boys today are struggling more than ever with social anxiety.
They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are on the rise and we want to understand when to step in and get them any help that is needed.
My guest David Thomas, a licensed professional counselor, is back to bring wisdom, advice, and tools to navigate life with our boys. He tells us the top three reasons why these issues are on the rise. David helps us learn how to support, challenge, and help boys be more outward moving and have more purpose. He reminds us that our sons are first a child of God and we can anchor them in that truth as we parent and guide them through life.
Connect with David Thomas:
They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are on the rise and we want to understand when to step in and get them any help that is needed.
My guest David Thomas, a licensed professional counselor, is back to bring wisdom, advice, and tools to navigate life with our boys. He tells us the top three reasons why these issues are on the rise. David helps us learn how to support, challenge, and help boys be more outward moving and have more purpose. He reminds us that our sons are first a child of God and we can anchor them in that truth as we parent and guide them through life.
Connect with David Thomas:
- Website: Raising Boys and Girls (raisingboysandgirls.com)
- Facebook: Raising Boys and Girls | Facebook
- Instagram: Raising Boys and Girls (@raisingboysandgirls) • Instagram photos and videos
- Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David
- The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff
- Feeding the Mouth That Bites You: A Complete Guide to Parenting Adolescents and Launching Them Into the World by Kenneth Wilgus
- Legacy Changer by Kristen Hallinan
- Life 360 App
- Your Enneagram Coach (a gospel-centered approach to the Enneagram)
- David Thomas Episodes
- Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood – Ages and Stages – Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]
- The Enneagram and Motherhood :: Suzanne Stabile [Ep 232]
- Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.
Previous Episode
Feeding Your Kids Without Mom Guilt :: Kacie Barnes [Ep 450]
February 5, 2024
•51m
Kids plus nutrition often equals a storm of thoughts and emotions. What should I serve my child? How do I get them to eat it? Is what I heard on the internet true? We don’t come to these questions with blank slates either. Words spoken to us or ideas we’ve internalized can make this area of life rife with trouble.
But my guest this week is mom and registered dietician Kacie Barnes and she is here to help! She’s got broad guidelines and specific tips to help us through snacks and mealtimes.
The one thing she made sure to say in our interview?
“Give yourself some credit because I know that you work really hard to feed your kids and it is not an easy job.”
Connect with Kacie Barnes:
- Website: https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnutrition/
- Instagram: @mamaknowsnutrition
Links Mentioned:
- Renzo’s Pick Eater Multivitamin with Iron
- Find Simple Mills foods or Harvest Pea Snaps at your favorite grocer
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The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]
February 19, 2024
•55m
Did you know panic attacks can happen even when everything around you looks “perfect”?
They can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and be frightening. But a panic attack is a warning light to slow down and see what is happening in our bodies and emotions. Panic is a behavioral and physical response to anxiety locked in our bodies. So many of us can feel alone and isolated even when surrounded by people.
My guest today, Kasey Van Norman, an author, counselor, and teacher, shares the neurological and physical science behind panic attacks and anxiety. She gives us insight into why they happen and reminds us that the key to living a life free of anxiety is a present relationship with Jesus. Kasey dives into Luke 10 where Mary and Martha show the pull between anxiety and peace. She reminds us that sitting at the feet of Jesus is the way to peace and always available to us.
Connect with Kasey Van Norman:
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Related Episodes:
Featured Sponsors:
Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.
They can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and be frightening. But a panic attack is a warning light to slow down and see what is happening in our bodies and emotions. Panic is a behavioral and physical response to anxiety locked in our bodies. So many of us can feel alone and isolated even when surrounded by people.
My guest today, Kasey Van Norman, an author, counselor, and teacher, shares the neurological and physical science behind panic attacks and anxiety. She gives us insight into why they happen and reminds us that the key to living a life free of anxiety is a present relationship with Jesus. Kasey dives into Luke 10 where Mary and Martha show the pull between anxiety and peace. She reminds us that sitting at the feet of Jesus is the way to peace and always available to us.
Connect with Kasey Van Norman:
- Website: Kasey Van Norman
- Facebook: The Made Well House
- Instagram: Kasey Van Norman, LPC | Therapy + Theology (@kaseyvannorman)
- Made Well House: The Made Well House Counseling and Wellness
Links
- Freedom Prayer Ministries
- People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by John Townsend
- Ultimate Leadership Conferences
- Soul of Shame by Dr. Curt Thompson
- Don't Mom Alone: Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be: by Heather MacFadyen
Related Episodes:
- Freedom from Anxiety :: Ashley Willis [Ep 180]
- Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311]
- Panic Attacks and Growing Trust :: JJ Heller [Ep 238]
Featured Sponsors:
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