HealthyExpatParent’s Podcast

Susie Csorsz Brown
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Podcasts that support wellness, parenting and all things involved.  Podcasts include topics relevant to general population as well as families in Foreign Service lifestyle.

  1. FEB 11

    Talking to Dr Fae about Mental Health, FS and FS kids

    Send a text Join me for a conversation with Dr Fae Frederick, about mental health and our FS kids.  We talk about tips for families, for every day and also for times of transition, roles and responsibilities for parents, preventative care and getting the support you and your family need, especially while overseas.  As always, a great resource, Dr Fae has great supplemental links to share. Resources mentioned: Where to find Dr Fae: www.drfae.com Information about the groups Dr Fae mentioned: www.drfae.com/groups Resource guide for FS folks and families: https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/mh-guide PCS and Transitions: https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/goodbyeseason Some great books to explore about development and communication: Body-Brain Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Body-Parenting-Managing-Behavior-Resilient/dp/0063061317 How to talk so kids will listen: https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889 How to talk so little kids will listen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/150113163X Ages and stages: https://www.amazon.com/Ages-Stages-Parents-Childhood-Development/dp/0471370878 Life Cycle Completed: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Cycle-Completed-Extended-Version/dp/0393317722 Erik Erickson and all his wisdom

    48 min

  2. JAN 28

    Kids and Transition: Parenting the child you have

    Send us a text Excited to chat today with Dr Kristen Cook, a pediatrician, talking about kids, adjustment and transitions, and how to parent the child you have.  We move a lot in this lifestyle, and it can start to wear on your kiddos.  Let's support their well being with some key suggestions. Dr Kristen shared with us some great resources for mental health support: https://www.therapistaid.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb To learn more about Dr Kristen: https://www.kristencookmd.com/ And listen to her podcast: https://www.kristencookmd.com/podcast Kristen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Redefined-Understanding-Nurturing-Behavior

    22 min

  3. JAN 22

    4 Women Talking - Women, beauty expectations and positive conversations

    Send us a text It's been a while, but we finally have another 4 Women Talking conversation.  We start off talking about clothing and expectations for women, talk about beauty ideals and unrealistic viewpoints and land on supporting other women and embracing positive conversations, especially with our kiddos to help them embrace realistic and positive self- and world-views.

    44 min

  4. JAN 14

    FS Kids and College #4 - Let's look at international options

    Send us a text Let's explore more for FS kids and college: this time we are exploring international options.  Is your student a good fit to flourish in university overseas?  Hannah and I discuss options in Canada, UK, and Netherlands, and include considerations for parents and students for exploring these options. To reach Hannah: hannah@peakcollegeconsulting.com  www.peakcollegeconsulting.com

    35 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    FS Kids and College - # 3 : Let's talk money!

    Send us a text Here we are with episode 3 from our series talking about Foreign Service kids and College.  This time, Hannah and I talk about money.  How to figure costs, what is need, what is merit and other kinds of aid, and how can we make going to university a bit more accessibly, financially-speaking.  It's a very different ballgame than when we parents went to university!  Grab your notebook and get ready to take a deep dive into finances for university.   Links and resources: Net Price Calculators (https://collegecost.ed.gov/net-price)Federal Student Aid Estimator (https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator)Loan Simulator (https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator)Big J Education Consultant Resources (https://www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com/resources)Dr. Lauren MacKnoon Steed Dual Enrollment from Abroad ListHow to Qualify for In-State College Tuition (https://afsa.org/how-qualify-state-college-tuition)Estrela Consulting’s Ultimate List of Hidden College Scholarships (https://blog.estrelaconsulting.com/the-ultimate-list-of-hidden-college-scholarships)Big Future Scholarship Search (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search)CSS Profile Participating Schools (https://profile.collegeboard.org/PPI/participatingInstitutions.aspx)For more information on Dual Enrollment programs, please see the attached pdf at  https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/fs-kids-and-college-3-let-s-talk-money

    57 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    FS Kids and College - #2

    Send us a text Recording #2 - FS kids and University A chat with Hannah Engel-Rebitzer, an independent Educational Consultant with Peak College Consulting, about what it is students should be looking for in university, and how parents can support this piece of the process.  We talk about location, academics, social scene, as well as a little about finances.  We talk about creating a balanced list and what that looks like.   To reach Hannah: hannah@peakcollegeconsulting.com  www.peakcollegeconsulting.com Resources mentioned: Tools for creating a College list and researching College NavigatorCollege DataBig Future Atriculation agreements exist in all states. https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-transfer-and-articulation/College ScorecardCampusReelNaviance and other college search tools https://www.lumiere-education.com/post/10-college-counseling-software-you-should-know-about Finances Net Price Calculator SAI EstimateFederal Student Aid estimatorBig J Education Consultant Another conversation on Kids in university: Ask LIsa Podcast https://youtu.be/dEh8JRM2ltk?si=yBhOgbrstfhOR-Sm

    41 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    FS Kids and College - #1

    Send us a text First in a series of podcasts about Foreign Service Kids and Applying to College.  We'll talk about what colleges are looking for, what kids should be looking for, finances, different types of schools, and more.   We welcome comments and questions!   #1 - What are colleges looking for in applications, and how parents can support their FS kids through the process? A chat with Hannah Engel-Rebitzer, an independent Educational Consultant with Peak College Consulting, about the 6 main things that schools are looking for and how triumph with each one. To reach Hannah: hannah@peakcollegeconsulting.com  www.peakcollegeconsulting.com

    50 min

  8. 11/22/2025

    Sex Education, Your Tween/Teen and You

    Send us a text Join Susie Brown and Sex Education Expert Scotney Young talk sex ed: global sex education standard disparities, age appropriate sex/gender education, helping parents with difficult (and awkward!) discussions with their tweens/teens, empowering teens for gender equality, & what you can do to support child safety. Scotney Young: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandboundaries?igsh=b2VveThpankyZDgz  Scotney's website: https://www.rootsandboundaries.com/   Resources for parents: The Sex Education Answer Book: By the Age Responses to Tough Questions Kids Ask Parents About Sex: A definitive guidebook for parents for questions about sex & demystifying sex for parent & child. Kids Ask Script-building resource for parents/adults for conversations with kiddos around self-esteem, healthy relationships and making informed decisions.https://amaze.org/parents/- resources for parents & youth(8-14) about sexuality, bodies, and relationshipsPorn: fact or fiction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdB2rmGqqNU&ab_channel=AMAZEOrgGuide to talking about porn: https://amaze.org/parents/guides/porn/https://parents.culturereframed.org/course/parents-of-tweens/  - Free self-guided programs on build kids' resilience & resistance to hypersexualized culture and impacts of pornography Sex ed for Christian parents - https://www.sexedreclaimed.com/ Sex ed for Muslim parents - https://resources.muslimkids.tv/sex-education/ Sex ed for Jewish parents -  https://mizrachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HaMizrachi_Yom-Ha_Atzmaut_Israel_2021_58.pdf Great Podcasts: This is so Awkward puberty podcast (and great newsletter)Birds and bees and kids with Amy LangSex Positive Families: Massive database of sex-positive books and resources for every age. From Susie: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast all topics tween & teen related, including sex, drugs, hormones and study habitsResources for educators: Rights, Respect, Responsibility: K-12 Sexuality Education Curriculum by Advocates for Youth based on US National Sex Education Standards https://3rs.org/download-3rs/ Amaze: Age-appropriate videos providing medically accurate sex education for adolescents as determined by parents, educators and medical professionals. (annual free “Sex Ed Con” webinar for educators; all the past webinars are linked)https://www.joinonelove.org/our-education/  - intimate partner violence prevention organization - free healthy friendships and relationships for all ages lesson plans & training

    42 min
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Podcasts that support wellness, parenting and all things involved.  Podcasts include topics relevant to general population as well as families in Foreign Service lifestyle.

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  • Creator
    Susie Csorsz Brown
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 HealthyExpatParent’s Podcast
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