Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 6 - ‘A Variety of Anxieties‘

In episode 6, Nikki and Chad talk about the different types of anxiety disorders that can be diagnosed in childhood, including Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Selective Mutism. They talk about the difference between behavioral concerns, functional anxiety, and anxiety that meets the criteria for a diagnosis.

Episode 5 - Anxiety 101

In this episode, Nikki and Chad share what to look for in spotting anxiety in children, what the next step is once you find it, and how to begin dealing with it, so debilitating anxiety doesn’t develop, and your child learns to live with it.

Episode 4 - Welcome to Your Brain

Calming down an escalated child (or adult) is not an easy task. In episode 4, Nikki & Chad share some techniques that will help you get everyone involved on the same track, and a in a more peaceful place.

Episode 3 - If Emotions Could Talk

Our children's 5 core emotions are talking to us. Do you know how to listen? Chad & Nikki discuss those emotions, why they are important, and how listening can help you understand an anxious child.

Episode 2 - Something to Talk About

This episode delves a little deeper into the meaning behind this podcast. Why is there a stigma associated with mental illness? How do we get rid of that stigma? How do we start the conversation? Who should be part of the conversation?

Episode 1 - Introducing Scrambled

In episode 1, you‘ll meet the co-hosts of the podcast, Nikki Shields and Chad Douglas. You‘ll find out who they are, and why they are so passionate about children‘s mental health issues. Plus, get a breakdown of what will be discussed in Season 1 of Scrambled: The Children's Mental Health Podcast.