Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 96 - 'Social Media & Kids'

Leslie Vigor, parent and Social/Emotional Educator, joins Nikki and Chad for a conversation about the risks and benefits of social media for children and teens.

Episode 95 - 'Imposter Syndrome'

Chad and Nikki talk about “Imposter Syndrome” and how this feeling of inadequacy can occur at any age, as well as what to do if you or your child experiences this when trying something new or challenging.

Episode 94 - 'Misophonia'

Nikki and Chad discuss “Misophonia,” a condition where people have an extreme reaction to certain sounds and what to do if you or your child shows signs of this disorder. A special, if not a bit ironic, note about this episode: Nikki got a new device and hadn’t quite figured out all the sound settings before this episode was recorded so there is more background noise than typical. We apologize and will have that all cleaned up before our next episode!

Episode 93 - 'Animals and Mental Health'

Chad and Nikki welcome special guest, Jackie Martin, to talk about the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals and her experience handling a therapy dog in a school setting.

Episode 92 - 'What to do in a Therapy Session'

Nikki and Chad discuss what to expect in a therapy session as well as ways to plan for sessions and get the most out of your experience.

Episode 91 - 'Positive Body Image'

Tiffaney Raines-Eaton, licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, joins Chad and Nikki for a conversation regarding how to build healthy body image in our children.

Episode 90 - 'The Art of Being Alone'

Nikki and Chad discuss the difference between being alone and being lonely as well as the psychological benefits of spending time alone for different age groups.

Episode 89 - 'Restorative vs. Punitive Parenting'

Chad and Nikki are joined by Leslie Vigor, Director of Social Emotional Learning & Culture and Climate of an Illinois Regional Office of Education, for a conversation about the difference between restorative and punitive parenting as well as the use of restorative practices in the classroom.

Episode 88 - 'Brain Gut Axis'

In this episode of Scrambled, Chad and Nikki are joined by Dr. Ali Navidi, a clinical psychologist and CEO of GI Psychology, discussing disorders of brain-gut interaction and the gut-brain axis.

Episode 87 - 'Foster Care & Adoption'

Joined by Kelly Baker, MSW, Nikki and Chad dip a toe into the complex topic of foster care and adoption and the mental health implications of these processes for children.