Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

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.

Episode 86 - 'Dealing with Disappointment'

Nikki and Chad discuss disappointment, an emotion everyone experiences, often daily. They address ways to help kids process and cope with this feeling, as well as how parents can handle their own feelings of disappointment and model healthy responses for their children.

Episode 85 - 'Tourette Syndrome'

Chad and Nikki are joined by Dr. Paul DePompo, clinical psychologist and Cassandra Moore, LMFT, to talk about Tourette Syndrome.

Episode 84 - 'Seasonal Affective Disorder'

Nikki and Chad discuss the disorder formerly known as “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” They share possible symptoms of depression with a seasonal pattern for children and adults, along with treatment options to consider if you think you or your child might be experiencing this.