The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Other Teen Buzzwords: A Therapist's Guide for Parents | Stacy Schaffer
59 minutes Posted Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Welcome And Stacy’s Story
Writing The Book And Therapist Self-Work
Integrating Lived Trauma Into Practice
Audiobooks, Access, And Vulnerability
When Do Kids Need Therapy
Social Media Risks And Grooming
Pathologizing Normal: Buzzwords And Labels
Trauma Vs Hard Days: Building Perspective
Teaching Regulation, Conflict, And Resilience
Modeling Healthy Debate At Home
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Teens today live at the intersection of real mental health risks and viral misused language like gaslighting, narcissism, and DID. On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy sat down with children’s therapist Stacy Schaffer to unpack how parents can support mental health without turning every rough patch into a diagnosis. Stacy shares the story behind her new book and the core idea that guides her work: integrate tough histories into practical, present-day tools so kids feel seen, sa...