Today on the show we have Brian Sachetta. Brian is an author, blogger, and software developer from Boston, Massachusetts. After college, Brian put his computer science background to use as both a consultant and a writer. His first book, "Get Out of Your Head," draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind, and gives readers practical strategies for overcoming anxiety. Today on the show we talk about being a man in today's society and how this impacts navigating mental health challe...
Jul 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today on the show we have Peter Sultan, LCSW. Peter is a friend and colleague of mine who has some really important information to share about compassion fatigue. If you have ever felt burnt out trying to care for someone else, be it in a professional way or for someone in your family, this is an episode you need to hear. It's also a really personal episode for me as we talk about some of the formative years of my life as a clinician and as a person. Peter has a really engaging story and thought...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today we have Dr. Don Russell. Dr. Russell has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and is certified in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and has extensive experience and advanced training in treating the emotional and psychological effects of trauma. Also, Don works with adults with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Clients find that Don ‘gets’ them: he is warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable. His website is https://russellcounselling.com/ The Anxious Child is the p...
Jul 12, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have the second in a series of episodes called The Parents Corner. These episodes are parents who share their stories of their kids who have anxiety. I'm really excited to welcome Jim. He shares with us about neuro-divergence and his 14-year-old son. The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 ...
Jul 05, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This is a brief 10 minute guided visualization with Wendi Friesen, our guest hypnotherapist from earlier this week. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram @theanxiouschildpodcast or at the website www....
Jul 01, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today we have Wendi Friesen. Wendi has been a hypnotherapist for over 27 years and has been featured on many major news outlets. Today she joins us to talk to us about the misconceptions of hypnotherapy, why is works, and how it can be helpful to kids with anxiety. We also touch on how she uses it for Substance Use Disorder and her own personal story. The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licens...
Jun 28, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today we have Julie Campilio. For the past 15 years, she’s pursued opportunities to use the tools in yoga and mindfulness in private & public education, substance use centers, with youth with multiple obstacles to success, and with children with special needs. She has partnered with social workers, therapists, researchers, and educators to create content that supports children’s social and emotional wellness. Julie also teaches with Sea Change Yoga to provide yoga to historically excluded an...
Jun 21, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This is a brief guided meditation for sleep with Katie Maken. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram @theanxiouschildpodcast or at the website www.theanxiouschildpodcast.com where you can send us an em...
Jun 17, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Occupational Therapist Angie Hanscom joins us. Angela is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. She specializes in vestibular (balance) treatment and sensory integration. She is also the author of the book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in childr...
Jun 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is a brief guided meditation with Katie Maken presented by BiOptimizers. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram @theanxiouschildpodcast or at the website www.theanxiouschildpodcast.com where you c...
Jun 10, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today we have Jennifer Bronsnick who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anxiety Treatment Specialist & Heartmath™ Certified Trainer. Jennifer helps women and teen girls who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt & perfectionism tap into their innate resilience, get to the root of their fears, and implement custom healing strategies so that they can experience peace of mind, more self-confidence, and be liberated from the suffering that living with anxiety causes. The Anxious Child is the p...
Jun 07, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This is a brief 10 minute guided meditation with Suddhayu, our guest from earlier this week. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram @theanxiouschildpodcast or at the website www.theanxiouschildpodcast....
May 27, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have Suddhayu who is an ordained Buddhist monk. You don't have to be Buddhist to get the benefit of the teachings, and there is scientific evidence that mindfulness and meditation are helpful for anxiety. I love this episode and I hope you will too! Check out www.https://www.portsmouthbuddhistcenter.com/ and www.https://aryaloka.org/ for more information. The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to bes...
May 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Dawn Huebner explains how reducing anxiety is NOT the goal (learning to live with it differently is). Dr. Huebner is a Parent Coach and the author of 9 books for children including the perennial bestseller, What to Do When You Worry Too Much, and more recently, Outsmarting Worry. Dr. Huebner’s books sell briskly and have been translated into 23 languages. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN.com, WebMD, and other news and information outl...
May 17, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have the very first in a series of episodes called The Parents Corner. These episodes are parents who share their stories of their kids who have anxiety. I'm really excited to welcome Paula for this first one. She has an inspiring story of working through panic, anxiety depression, and life changes. The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed...
May 10, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, art therapist Corry MacDonald joins us to talk about working with creative expression to help anxious kids, teens, and even adults! Working with people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life, Corry combines her wisdom as an Energy Healer, Transpersonal Art Therapist, HeartSpeaker, and Advanced Cognitive Coach to help her clients journey inward to connect with their Creative Power to locate and remove blocks. Her website is www.https://www.creatingh...
May 03, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have Rob Baumgartner who shares his inspiring story around childhood anxiety. Rob has many hard-won insights to share along with his incredible story of rising from the wreckage (quite literally!) of his life and getting to a place of not only being able to recognize and manage his anxiety in a healthy way but also to now helping others. It's a fascinating look at how anxiety may not always be readily apparent or recognized and also how anyone can...
Apr 26, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we welcome the insanely talented, insightful, and really good-looking Kimberly Quinlan. Ok, yes, she's my wife and I may be a little biased, but check out the episode and I think you'll see what I mean. Kim has a unique perspective on kids having taught in Africa, NYC, and various places in New England. She's a first-grade teacher extraordinaire, a fantastic mom, and has a bunch of insight for us today. There are some light-hearted moments in here as...
Apr 19, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, I talk about why I wanted to start the podcast, what some of my goals are for it, a preview of some of our guests, and the importance of connection. The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! ...
Apr 19, 2021•8 min
In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Joleen Fernald talks about Selective Mutism. We cover her own personal journey as a parent of a child with Selective Mutism, some good first steps for parents and professionals, some basic dos and don’ts in working with a child who has SM, the latest research on SM, and myriad of other factors which can influence its development. Find out more about Dr. Fernald at www.joleenfernald.com and email her at joleen@joleenfernald.com The Anxious Child i...
Apr 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Today we celebrate passing the 10,000 download mark! We also welcome Linda Russell who brings with her 20-plus years of clinical experience and is just starting out in her private practice. Linda details her amazing work in palliative care and how she was able to transform tragedy in her own life into healing and deeply meaningful work. Also, check out Practice Growth's new offering the Practice Growth Academy on sale right now! Just $49 for a limited-time pilot offering....
Jan 07, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Is starting a podcast something that you have been thinking about? Or, have you started something and now feel like you want to do something else? Our guest today is Lisa Mustard, LMFT who details her story of starting a podcast as a therapist, what you should do BEFORE you start a podcast (or any other online offering) and what to do when you feel called to do something different. You can check out Lisa's website here Also, check out Practice Growth's new offering the Practice Growth Academy on...
Jan 06, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Dr. Caroline Buzanko is made up of many things. Psychologist. Mother. Actress. Public Speaker. Yoda of anxiety. ADHD Superhero (which is why she can’t describe herself in one word). Changer of Lives. She works with children, teens, and their families to help them build better lives by maximizing confidence and forging their resilience. She also works with professionals and educators looking for training and approaches to work effectively with their clients and students. With over 20 years of exp...
Jan 05, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How much is too much? How can we find balance in a world that is constantly trying to hook us on things? As you'll see this is a very personal episode for me and I hope you'll join me and Dr. Anna Lembke for this profound and important conversation about how we can not only moderate our consumption of things but also the science behind feeling good and what we can do to feel our best as therapists. There is a lot that you can pass on to your clients here as well as far as understanding the neuro...
Jan 04, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
I'm so happy to have podcast favorite Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried back for a second time on the show today. If you missed her the first time around be sure to check out episode 23 on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Today we talk all about how Dr. RBF was able to start a private practice (twice!) and how she got into the field of executive coaching. She has some great advice for those of you who might find yourself listening to some of the naysayers (even the ones in your head) about getting st...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Yay! It's the first episode of our new format Practice Growth. We are honored to have Dr. Cammy Froude with us today. Dr. Cammy openly and honestly details her journey to become a healthy and wealthy psychotherapist. You can check out her website here https://www.drcammy.com/ Also, head on over to https://www.growingthepractice.com/ to get free tips on how to grow your practice and build it into the dream that you've always wanted! You can also follow along on Instagram or, check out our private...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
