Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Melissa Franz - guest expert Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a significant impact on a person's daily life, including their ability to work, socialize, attend school, and perform everyday tasks. Many individuals do not know that OCD is far more vast than needing things organized and clean. As you can imagine, there are many misunderstandings about OCD, how it presents itself, and how it impacts one's life. That is why, on today's episode, we welco...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - teen co-host Lindsey Cormack - guest expert Talking with your kids about voting, politics, and civic engagement can feel overwhelming, but their little minds are like sponges. And though you think they would rather be playing video games, studies have shown that they feel like elections can change their lives and they are curious. But, they need to be educated, and it doesn't always happen at school. Today, we had a fantastic guest here to share her e...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Beth Trammell - guest expert Going to college is an important transition. Students must adjust to new people, new routines, new challenges, and new environments. It’s important to remember that everyone is different in how they adjust to college. Some adjust quickly, and others take more time. If you are new to college or getting ready for a new year, we're here to share some great strategies to navigate college life. On this episode, Tara and An...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Jonathan Steele, Family Law Attorney - guest expert Domestic abuse affects countless individuals and families. The term ‘domestic abuse’ encompasses a range of behaviors, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, financial control, stalking, harassment, and more. It’s a complex problem. Knowing what is legal and what is not can help you see the best direction to go next. If you find yourself in a situation that falls under any of these categories,...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katie K. May - guest expert Does this sound anything like your experience parenting your teen? Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You’ve tried it all—along with tons of treatments and therapies—with no improvement. Our guest expert today, Katie K. May, LPC, DBT-LBC knows what you’re going through. She also knows what your teen is going through because she lived it. She is here to discuss her best-selling book, You’re...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Caitlyn Andersen - guest expert Many teens try substances like alcohol or drugs. Some try them only a few times and stop, and for others it can become problematic. This week on "One Day You'll Thank Me", Tara welcomes her colleague, Caitlyn Andersen, MS, NCC, LCMHCA, LCASA to discuss teen drug and alcohol use---how they get started, risk factors, what to look out for, how to discuss the subject with your teens. Tune in to learn: What it looks like when teens sta...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Melissa Sams - guest expert The role of a guardian ad litem (GAL) can be extremely important in child custody cases. They can serve as a voice for the child, advocating for their best interests and ensuring that they are protected throughout the legal process. What exactly is the role of a Guardian Ad Litem though? Who can be one? Who would need one? On this episode, Tara welcomes Melissa Sams, Attorney at Law in Winston-Salem to discuss this topic and provi...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Emily Cherkin - guest expert Is it a struggle to find technology balance in your home? If so, you will not want to miss this episode with Emily Cherkin. Emily Cherkin, MEd, The Screentime Consultant, is a nationally recognized consultant who takes a tech-intentional approach to addressing screentime challenges. A former middle school teacher, she has been featured for her work in the New York Times, the Washington Post, on the Today Show (twice), Good Morni...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lacey Wallace - guest co-host Nikki Pagano - guest expert While picky eating is common among children, persistent and severe cases warrant attention from a healthcare professional. Today, Tara is joined by Egan Counseling & Consulting's very own, Lacey Wallace. Tara and Lacey co-host an informative interview with Nikki Pagano, LCSW about selective eating in our kids. Nikki Pagano is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. Prior to relocat...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Meredith Eaton - guest co-host On this episode, Tara welcomes her best friend and guest co-host, Meredith Eaton. Tara and Meredith joined together for a follow up discussion (Part II) from the episode on 2/14 with Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C, ART Practitioner--- all about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Tara was so inspired by this therapy, and Brooke, that she immediately signed up (and has just completed) the certification training in Accelerated Resolut...