Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 125 - 'Discipline Without Guilt & Shame'

In this episode, Chad and Nikki  explore how to discipline children without relying on guilt or shame. We break down why those approaches don’t work long-term and share practical ways to set boundaries, teach skills, and repair after tough moments.

Episode 124 - 'Who's Who in Mental Health'

Nikki and Chad break down the many types of mental health professionals and what each role actually does. From therapists and counselors to psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, we explore the differences in training, approach, and scope of practice—especially when it comes to therapy, diagnosis, and medication. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or helping someone else navigate the system, this episode aims to demystify who’s who in mental health so you can find the right kind of help with more confidence.

Episode 123 - 'Depression Spectrum'

In episode 123 of Scrambled, Chad and Nikki explore a key idea: Depression isn’t just one thing, it’s a spectrum. They break down the different types of depressive disorders, how they vary in intensity and duration, and why context (like life stage, seasons, or health) matters. The goal is to simplify a complex topic, reduce stigmas, and help listeners better understand what depression can really look like.

Episode 122 - 'Get Moving'

Nikki and Chad explore how exercise and everyday movement can help manage anxiety and support emotional wellbeing for kids, families, and adults

Episode 121 - 'Anxiety Raising Anxiety'

Parents can have anxiety too. In this episode, Chad and Nikki unpack how parental anxiety shows up in family life and share concrete, research-informed strategies to help you manage it, so your child’s emotional wellbeing can thrive.

Episode 120 - 'Bedtime/Sleep Issues'

In their 120th episode of Scrambled, Nikki and Chad have a general conversation about some of the challenges parents may face at bedtime as well as the importance of healthy sleep to overall wellbeing.

Episode 119 - 'Trust & Relationships'

Chad and Nikki explore the links between trust and childhood mental health. From creating a trust based relationship with your child, to repairing broken trust and everything in between, this episode digs deep into the psychological importance of trusting others.

Episode 118 - 'Calming a Meltdown'

Nikki and Chad talk about what kids and adults alike need when having a meltdown, providing information for different age groups. Hint: it’s not to be told to “calm down!”

Episode 117 - 'What to do When Your Child Needs Therapy but Refuses to Go'

Chad and Nikki discuss what to do if your child needs therapy or counseling but doesn't want to go, with emphasis on the importance of finding out what is behind their reluctance.

Episode 116 - 'Feeding Therapy'

Joined by Anne, Speech Therapist, and Claire, Occupational Therapist, Nikki and Chad learned about Pediatric Feeding Therapy and how this can help kids who may struggle with food textures, the mechanics of eating, and other feeding related challenges.