Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast

Episode 14 - ’Anxiety Unchecked’

Anxiety is your body’s alarm system and is designed to alert you to potential problems, and cue you to take action. In this episode, Nikki and Chad talk about what happens when you ignore that alarm system.

Episode 13 - ’No More Excuses’

Parents and guardians often feel they are “making excuses'' for their children when they speak up, and this conversation includes tips for how to stay calm and handle the difficult emotions that often accompany advocating for kids in schools and other settings.

Episode 12 - ’Anxiety Unplugged’

Screens are all around us. In fact, for some of us, we can’t get away from them, and that’s ok. The screen isn’t what can cause problems, it’s what’s on the screen. In Episode 12 - ‘Anxiety Unplugged,’ Nikki and Chad talk about how the content you consume affects you.

Episode 11 - ’Helping vs. Overhelping’

All parents struggle with when to step in and help your child, versus just letting them figure it out on their own. But, with kids with anxiety, it can get a little trickier. 

Episode 10 -’Don’t Believe Everything You Think’

Note: This episode includes a discussion of self harm and suicidal ideation, listener discretion advised.
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In this episode, Nikki and Chad discuss the role that thinking plays in childhood mental illness

Episode 9 - ‘Don‘t Stop Believin‘‘

In this episode, Chad and Nikki are joined by Erin, the mother of a six year old with a newly diagnosed anxiety disorder. Erin shares her family’s journey into childhood mental health in a raw, emotional way in which many parents can relate. 

Episode 8 - ‘The Family Matters‘

Chad and Nikki are joined by the Bealor family for the first ever interview episode of Scrambled. Luke, Tara, Isaac, and Ian share their journey through childhood mental health with listeners.

Bonus Episode 2 - ‘Merry Techmas‘

In their second bonus episode, Chad and Nikki discuss technologies that may or may not help with anxiety and other mental health symptoms, including apps you can download, products you can purchase, and the recent increase in the availability of telehealth mental health services due to COVID. 

Episode 7 - Don‘t Panic, It‘s a Panic Attack

For episode 7, Chad and Nikki dissect panic attacks, breaking down what they are, what causes them, and what you can do if you, or a child in your care is having one. Nikki also explains how to prevent panic attacks altogether with everyday wellness practices.

Bonus Episode 1 - ‘Anxious for the Holidays‘

It's the first ever bonus episode for Scrambled! Nikki & Chad tackle how best to handle your child's (or your) anxiety during the holidays. From handling difficult conversations at the dinner table to dealing with large crowds, to how best to handle grief this time of year.