What’s the big deal with attachment? Our relationship with our primary caregiver shaped our brains more than any other relationship. In this episode, we will look at what all children need to attach and the insecure styles that influence us throughout life.   Connect with Wystie on her website: https://www.wysteriaedwards.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wystie/  

My conversation with Award-Winning Author, Paula Jauch of Cross Addicted: Breaking Free From Family Trauma and Addiction.  Hear Paula's incredible journey out of generational poverty, violence, trauma, and addiction into a redeemed and purposeful life.  Don't miss this powerful episode.  To find out more about Paula, visit her website at https://paulajauch.com. She is a speaker, podcaster, and inspiration you will want to know more about.  

What is Childhood Emotional Neglect?  This systemic issue is rapidly affecting our society and deeply connects to insecure attachment styles.  Join me and Katie Eggie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Childhood Emotional Neglect.    To find out more about Katie, visit her website: connecttherapymn.com and on Instagram @connecttherapymn.

Today I interview Keilani Perisian- Mason MA, LMHC, owner of Evolve, counseling practice in the Pacific Northwest where she helps stressed teens find coping skills, young adults navigate transitions, and women learn healthy boundaries.  Find more information about Keilani at:@keilani_evolve  on Instagram and at www.keilani-evolve.com/

In this interview I sit down with Dr. Holly Oxhandler of Baylor University, and fellow Hope * Writer.  She speaks about the importance of self-care in our current season of life.  Find more about Holly at hollyoxhandler.com to subscribe for Self-Care for Helpers / Instagram @hollyoxhandler/Co-Host of CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health Podcast

In the 1980’s Paul Lally directed over 100 episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In this wonderful interview he shares with me about “one of his best friends,” Fred Rogers.  

What is a Troubled Child? We will look closer at the power of connection and intention in the classroom with co- author and educator, Michael McKnight. His newest work, along with Lori L. Desautels, Ph.D.,  EYES ARE NEVER QUIET, is "a beautifully written, informative, sensitive and powerful book on the hugely impact important, widespread, and complex are of trauma, adversity, and resilience.  Not to be missed."-Dr. Karen Trainman

What does it take to be a person of discipline? How do we narrow our focus?  Listen as I share two tips to be effective, and stay present. 

Do you have 3 minutes to connect with your child?  Join me as I sit down with my friend, Ashton Arellano a mother of 4, who is juggling the challenges of distance learning, and working from home.  Listen as she shares slowing down and being attuning to her children, just like Mister Rogers.

One of the greatest needs is to be seen and valued.  Listen to Wysteria tell a story of a Kindergartener who felt invisible, and accept the challenge of being intentionally in this season of digital learning with all the children of our lives.