Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna - teen co-host Should you be encouraging your teen to get a job? Curious about the pros and the cons from a therapist’s perspective? Then this episode is one for you AND your teen. As with anything there are positive elements and some negative elements. Tune in as Anna shares her experience with having her first job right now and how Tara sees it from a therapist’s point of view. Any questions you have for Tara? Go to www.drtaraegan.com and send us a message. Websi...
Mar 23, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Introducing a new partner to your children can be daunting. Could you use some tips? Tara often gets asked when is the best time to introduce new partners to the kids and the best way to go about it for everyone involved. If you are already divorced or separated (or are thinking about doing so in the future) and this is also on your mind, you will want to listen as Tara discusses four tips with us. Tune in to learn: - Examples of environments to make the first introduct...
Mar 16, 2022•16 min
ENCORE EPISODE FROM 11/2021 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host This was such a popular topic for our audience we thought we would encore it as we take a pause in new episodes this week. Dr. Egan and Anna dive into a topic that they are not experts in, but have been learning a lot about. That topic is weaponized incompetence, or otherwise known as, strategic incompetence. Listen in as they discuss "weaponized incompetence and discuss how it impacts home life and relationships. Lear...
Mar 09, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT - guest expert Do you feel that you are on the receiving end of emotional abuse and looking for ways to heal? Then this episode is for you. Tara and Anna's very first episode (June 2020) was about Gaslighting and it was such a popular topic that they decided to bring in a guest expert and discuss it even further. The goal is also to learn how you can recover from this emotional abuse and heal yourself. Today Tara welcomes guest expert, D...
Mar 02, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Brad Baldridge - guest expert Parents, are you looking for the best way to pay for college that saves time, money, and stress? Then you will definitely want to tune in to this episode with financial expert, Brad Baldridge. Brad Baldridge, Certified Financial Planner®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College. He provides customized planning using the latest financial a...
Feb 23, 2022•55 min
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN, and Melissa Elder, LCSW - guest experts Is it possible to be healthy at any size? If so, how might this paradigm shift our perceptions of body image in our culture? Curious to hear more on this topic and open yourself up to a public health approach that de-emphasizes weight? One that focuses more on the individual and lifestyle choices instead of body size? Then you will want to tune in to this super informative episode where Ta...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Is that uncomfortable nervous feeling you're experiencing anxiety or is it a panic attack? Curious to know the difference? Then you will want to listen is as Tara discusses this topic with us. There is a distinct difference between the two, and she is going to share with us how to know if that nervous, keyed up, and stressful feeling you have is anxiety do to something stressful you need to do OR if it is an actual panic attack. Tune in to learn: - the specific cr...
Feb 09, 2022•17 min
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Amy Shapley- guest expert Are you feeling the stress of having a child that is transitioning from high school to post high school life? Then you will want to listen to the great discussion between Tara and her special guest, Amy Shapley. Tara and Amy come together and dive into the process of kids transitioning from high school to post high school; sharing tips and resources that are available for parents of kids that have disabilities and MOST IMPORTANTLY how to empow...
Feb 02, 2022•44 min
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Dr. Leia Charnin- guest expert N ot sure how to be supportive of your LGBTQ+ child? Or maybe you just have questions for them and at times not sure of the best way to respond. Then you will want to check out this episode on " How To Be Supportive and Accepting of Your LGBTQ+ Child." Tara and Anna welcome their guest expert, Dr. Leia Charnin, licensed psychologist. She is a solo practitioner located in Charlotte NC who provides individual therap...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Bea Coté - guest expert Did you know that when there has been domestic violence abuse during a relationship, it doesn't always stop after the relationship ends? Unfortunately, the abuse often just transitions to a new form of abuse referred to as "post-separation abuse". Tara and Anna are so pleased to welcome back Bea Cote' to the podcast to talk about "post-separation abuse," specifically how well it is portrayed in the Ne...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Robert Jason Grant - guest expert What can we do as parents and service providers to be neuro diverse affirming? Tune into today's episode where Tara's guest expert is Dr. Robert Jason Grant. He is a licensed professional counselor and a Registered Play Therapist supervisor in Springfield, Missouri. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, including working with neuro divergent children, such as those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD...
Jan 12, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Carey Heller - guest expert Remember our episode last season on executive functioning skills and why we need them? Because so many of you found it relatable and helpful, we decided to bring on an expert to learn more about ADHD and Executive Function Challenges in Kids (and for adults too). Meet our guest expert, Dr. Carey Heller. He’s a licensed psychologist and his private practice, The Heller Psychology Group, is located in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in ...
Jan 05, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 12
ENCORE EPISODE: This episode was first released on May 26, 2021. Cast: Dr. Tara Egan Anna, teenage co-host Do you have trouble getting your kids to spend time with the family; when friends, social media, and videos games seem way more appealing? As the holidays are upon us, this topic is even more in the forefront. Tune in and hear Tara and Anna sharing their thoughts on the topic, "Should I Force My Teen to Spend Time With Me?" As teens begin to grow up, what is the best way to have t...
Dec 29, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Courtenay Monfore, LCMHC - guest expert Are you a people-pleaser? Interested in learning what the indicators are how it impacts our relationships? You may be surprised, we sure were. Tune in to learn about people-pleasing in depth in this interesting episode where Tara welcomes Courtenay Monfore. Courtenay is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and owns a solo practice here in Charlotte, NC. Tara and Courtenay got to know each other through a business group the...
Dec 23, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Can the type of marriage you are in actually lead to divorce? Food for thought, right? Are you interested to know what type of marriage you may be in right now? You will want to listen in as Dr. Egan and Anna pair up again for this informational episode and discuss the types of marriages that are said to to lead to divorce and then what type of divorces can follow. Marriages and divorce in my opinion are not black and white. But in doing some research...
Dec 15, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Kristen Nielsen Donnelly, MSW, M.Div, PhD- guest expert Do you feel that we could all use a little more empathy in this world? How as parents can we develop that in ourselves and our children? Once you hear this conversation, you'll see the power of how just a little empathy, can go a long way. Dr. Kristen Donnelly is our special guest expert today and we are so excited about this episode. Kristin has earned two Masters degrees--in social work and divinity--and ha...
Dec 08, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Danielle Kestnbaum, attorney and liaison for Our Family Wizard, guest expert Today Tara welcomes Danielle Kestnbaum, a North Carolina attorney and professional liaison for Our Family Wizard. Danielle not only has a law degree, but also a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is passionate about supporting families as they navigate separation and divorce. She is here today to talk with us about the Our Family Wizard program, a web-based service that is designed to streamli...
Dec 01, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
ENCORE EPISODE: This episode was first released on September 9, 2020. Sherry Smith is a treasured colleague and expert, and her fantastic advice is worth repeating. Cast: Dr. Tara Egan Anna, teenage co-host Sherry Smith, LMFT and Divorce Coach Discussion: How can mom heal after divorce? Sherry works with women who are thinking about or are going through recovery from divorce. Many of her clients are women who are thinking about whether they want to stay in the marriage or not. She has created a ...
Nov 24, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Dr. Egan and Anna are excited to dive into a topic today that they are not experts in, but have been learning a lot about. That topic is weaponized incompetence, or otherwise known as, strategic incompetence. Listen in to today's podcast entitled, "Weaponized Incompetence; How Does It Impact Homelife and Relationships?" Learn about: What exactly is weaponized Incompetence? What are some examples? Why is important to mention? Who tends t...
Nov 17, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Justina Hinterberger, LCMHC - guest expert Today’s episode is for the moms out there. Tara welcomes her guest, Justina Hinterberger. Justina is a Board Certified (NCC) counselor that specializes in women and trauma located in Cornelius, NC . She offers treatment for complex issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, infertility and personality disorders. Our topic is " What is Postpartum Depression? Diagnosis, Sy...
Nov 10, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Anna is back again with Tara to discuss a very important topic, bullying. The title of this episode is, "Bullies and Being Bullied, What Parent Need to Know." This topic is such an important one, and in doing their research they realized there is traditional bullying (in person) and there is cyber bullying (online). They found there is so much information on each type, that it can be overwhelming. They decided to break the two types into the...
Nov 03, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Paul DeJesse, Board Specialist in Family Law - guest expert Our guest expert today is Paul DeJesse, board specialist in family law. He's a partner at Hatcher Law Group, located in Charlotte, NC for over 15 years. Prior to his work in NC, he was partner in a New York-based family law firm for over 10 years. Paul is here today with Tara to provide listeners with information to support them in gaining and/or maintaining custody of their children during a separation/di...
Oct 27, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Hey Parents, Season 4 is kicking off today and we are super excited! This episode is kind of unique, Tara and Anna respond to some comments and questions from listeners and clients. It is full of great tips, anecdotes, and tools for parents and teens. Here are some examples of the questions that we cover: Anna - What is it like to have divorced parents? Tara - How do you manage work-life balance? Tara and Anna - How can I improve the connection with m...
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
ENCORE EPISODE - Original Airdate 6/2/21 S3: E5 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Armah Shiancoe, Educator & Author - guest expert Encore: Our special guest was Mr. Armah Shiancoe, Anna's teacher. Mr. Shiancoe is a speaker, youth advocate and coach in the community, and had just written a book called, Leadership is a Choice. We talked to him about how his life experiences have influenced his teaching style, on the topic of "Raising Young Leaders". This is a GREAT ep...
Oct 13, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 24
ENCORE EPISODE - Original Airdate 6/9/21 S3: E6 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Co parenting is hard! Tara knows this firsthand. Co Parent counseling and coaching is one of Tara's focuses in her practice. So, today Tara and Anna come together for a solo episode and Tara takes the role of teacher to impart her extensive knowledge in co-parenting in this episode titled, “Co parenting versus Parallel Parenting, What's the Difference?” In her many years of working with separat...
Oct 06, 2021•16 min
ENCORE EPISODE - Original Airdate 2/3/21 S2: E11 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Bea Cote, LCSW - guest expert This episode was one of our most viewed episodes ever. Tara and Anna and welcomed Bea Cote, LCSW. Bea is the Founder and Executive Director of IMPACT Family Violence Services and Step Up and has worked with abusers for over 25 years. She talked with us about "How to protect our teens from intimate partner abuse". Tune in to learn: - What intimate partner abuse is....
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 22
ENCORE EPISODE - Original Airdate 4/7/21 S2: E20 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Officer David Gomez - guest expert Deputy Gomez is a School Resource Officer with the Meridian Police Department in Idaho and is well-known for sharing advice with parents and kids about the dangers of online behavior. Tune in to learn: - How IMPORTANT this topic is and what parents can do to keep their kids safe. - What to do to replace online screen time most effectively with kids. - What LAWS are rel...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Breta Collins, LMFT - guest expert In this POWERFUL episode, Tara and Anna welcome Breta Collins, LMFT in Charlotte, NC. Breta's specialty is focused on researched based therapy for couples and men. She is here today to share her expertise and experience, and talk about "Understanding and Surviving a Relationship with Someone with Narcissistic Traits." Tara has wanted to do a show on narcissistic traits and how they affect our relations...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Tara and Anna team up again to have an informative conversation on consequences and how they impact us everyday, especially when disciplining our kids. In this episode, they are educating us all on "Natural vs. Logical Consequences: What Are They and When Should You Use Them"? In Tara's work with clients, parents often share that they don't really know how to give consequences to their children-- positive or negative. Tune in to le...
Sep 08, 2021•26 min
Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Sabrina Shaheen Cronin, Shared Parenting Expert - guest expert Sabrina Shaheen Cronin is Tara and Anna's guest expert today. She has 20 years of experience as a family law expert and she is known as the “shared parenting expert” for her workshops helping families cope with co-parenting dilemmas in today’s challenging environment. She is here to talk with us about "Parenting with a High-Stress Ex". Sabrina’s goal is to get acrimonious pa...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 18
