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This episode of 'Finding Noble' continues the discussion on childhood and adolescent anxiety, offering parents and caregivers strategies to support anxious children effectively. Host Carly Red and her Dr. Skinner explore real-life scenarios and provide practical advice on listening, understanding, and responding to children's fears and anxieties. They discuss the importance of asking open-ended questions to understand the source of a child's anxiety, using examples from personal experiences to illustrate how parental responses can either escalate or alleviate anxiety. Techniques such as the 'basic exercise' for activating the vagus nerve and creating a safe, supportive environment are shared, emphasizing the role of safety in fostering human connections and reducing anxiety. The episode also touches on the significance of emotional intelligence, the impact of boredom on anxiety, and the power of demonstrating a growth mindset to children.



00:00 Welcome to Finding Noble: Diving into Young People's Mental Health

00:33 Exploring Anxiety in Children: A Real-Life Scenario

01:38 Understanding and Responding to Childhood Anxiety

04:05 The Power of Listening and Validating Feelings

05:07 Emotional Intelligence: Naming and Understanding Emotions

06:32 Basic Needs and Anxiety Reduction Techniques

07:59 Introducing the Vagus Nerve: A Key to Calming Anxiety

09:07 Practical Exercises for Anxiety Relief

11:43 The Importance of Not Talking Anxiety Away

13:33 Empowering Children to Handle Anxiety and Uncertainty

15:45 Productivity and Mental Health: Tackling Boredom and Anxiety

20:42 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Shaping Resilience

23:31 Neuroplasticity and Hope: It's Never Too Late

27:02 Concluding Thoughts on Anxiety as an Educator

27:37 Creating a Safe Environment for Open Communication

32:32 Final Reflections and Resources

The podcast episode delves into childhood and adolescent anxiety, discussing how adult anxiety influences youth anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to anxiety, particularly in the modern world, where technology plays a significant role in exacerbating anxiety levels. Strategies for managing anxiety, promoting emotional awareness, and fostering emotional regulation in both children and adults are explored.

In this episode we highlight how attitudes towards body image begin formation at a young age and how body image affects overall mental health. The conversation advocates for a shift in how we view, talk about, and take care of our bodies--Rather than a focus on individual body appearance, listeners are encouraged to refocus their messaging on body appreciation. Young people can learn to appreciate their own bodies most especially for all the experiences their bodies allow them to enjoy. It is through our bodies we experience life. Dr. Skinner emphasizes the role adults play in shaping their children's body image and ultimately how taking care of our bodies allows our bodies to bountifully take care of us-- mentally, physically, emotionally and intellectually.

In this episode of 'Finding Noble,' host Carly Red and guest expert Dr. Skinner go into the nuanced world of ADHD, emphasizing a positive approach. The conversation covers the nature of ADHD as a unique brain modality rather than a "disorder," shedding light on the creative and highly functional aspects it can entail. They discuss various support strategies for parents and children, including the importance of exercise, left-right brain activities, and maintaining a positive approach to ADHD's qualities. The podcast also enlightens listeners about the potential impacts of societal factors on ADHD prevalence, the benefits of proper diagnosis and possible medication use, and emphasizes the overarching importance of understanding, love, and community support in managing ADHD effectively.

In this episode, Carly Red and Dr. Kevin Skinner continue discussing the impact of burnout and its correlation with loneliness. They emphasize the importance of human connection in combating burnout, drawing examples from the Rosetto Effect and Scandinavian communities. This episode concludes with a personal burnout assessment and also a challenge.

What exactly is it, and how does it hurt our mental health in our homes and families?

This two-part podcast episode delves into burnout in both young people and adults, exploring its impact on mental health. It discusses the importance of mental and physical self-care, whilst additionally prioritizing core relational values. The discussion highlights the necessity of creating and nurturing connection in order to combat the onset, and ongoing nature of burnout.