Resilience & Recovery Jennifer Gardner
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- Health & Fitness
A monthly podcast hosted by mother-daughter team, Jennifer and Audrey. Together they broadcast hope to parents and teens struggling with mental illness. The pair shares their story and make themselves vulnerable as they talk about their struggles with mental illness, developing resiliency and walking the path to recovery. The duo is joined by mental health experts, families who are coping with a loved one’s illness and people who are making positive change. By opening up a conversation about mental health, Resilience & Recovery decreases stigma, helps people feel less alone and spreads a message of hope and inclusion.
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Adolescent Anxiety: An interview with Dr. Melanie McNally
In this episode, we talk with Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Melanie McNally. We discuss anxiety in teens and kids: what to look for, when to seek help, ways to provide support, and how the pandemic is impacting families. She provides lots of valuable insight and coping strategies that are applicable in everyday life.
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Trans Allyship and Why Pronouns Matter: An interview with Koreen Pagano
In this episode, we talk with Koreen Pagano, a mother of two transgender kids and president of the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network. We discuss definitions of words commonly used in the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of pronouns. She also shared with us what she wants cisgender people and parents to know and how to be the best allies we can for people of all gender identities.
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Prioritizing Black Mental Health: An interview with Khalil Smith
In this interview we talk with Khalil Smith of the Neuroleadership Institute about Black Lives Matter, race, leadership, bias, and mental health. Khalil shares his expertise and explains how neuroscience can help us understand our biases and what we can do to overcome them in order to be better allies.
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Mother's Day: Moms talk pandemic parenting
In a special mother's day episode, Jennifer talks to two moms about how they and their children are coping during the pandemic. They cover everything from homeschooling to self-care to parenting.
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Mental Health in Quarantine: A personal update and COVID-19 tips
In this episode, we explain where we've been for the past few months and discuss ways to care for your mental health while in quarantine.
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The Rise in Teen Suicides: An interview with Dr. Kurt Michael
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kurt Michael of Appalachian State University to learn more about the rise in teen suicide rates and discuss how parents, teens, and schools can support those struggling with suicidal ideation.