One Pickle After Another

Nastya
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Are you in a pickle? This is your safe place to finally center yourself in that jar full of pickles, that life throws at us daily. A bit of psychology, a tiny bit of philosophy, and a whole lot of realness! Solo parenting. Raising teenagers. Multicultural family. New episode every other Thursday. Follow me: https://instagram.com/nastya.shportko Questions and collabs: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. May 28

    S1 E9: Special Guest

    In this episode Nastya has an interview with her 14 yo daughter, Mary, and they talk about everything from school systems in USA-Russia-Italy to anxiety, growing up without a father yet with a father figure, and much more… Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    36 min

  2. May 14

    S1 E8: Emotions & How to Overcome Your Fear

    In this episode Nastya talks about 10 basic emotions: the three ways we are dealing with the negative ones and how we can use several methods to be in charge of our emotional state. Why is it essential to be aware of your feelings and to educate your child about them? Bonus material: she gives 9 “remedies” to overcome the feeling of fear in its various forms. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    27 min

  3. Apr 30

    S1 E7: “Definition of Suicide” by E. Schneidman

    Disclaimer: content is for informational purposes only, not professional medical advice. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. In this episode Nastya talks about self-harm and suicidal thoughts by sharing her own story. She analyses the book by Edwin Schneidman (“Definition of Suicide”) and describes main aspects and characteristics of suicide. She concludes this episode with a list of solutions. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    30 min

  4. Apr 16

    S1 E6: Responsibility vs. Blaming Others & Yourself

    In this episode Nastya talks about taking responsibility during tough times vs. blaming others and/or yourself. She gives a few tips on how to get out of a “victim” mindset. She shares her personal story, and how choosing different family roles could lead to insecurity and confusion in teens. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    27 min

  5. Apr 2

    S1 E5: Fatherhood and “Wholesome Father”

    In this episode Nastya reflects on the subjects of fatherhood, having a father figure in life, and a “wholesome father” concept. She shares an expert point of view from a swimming instructor: Silvio Sodano, a father himself, has been training teens for over 20 years and believes that sports is a must for children of all ages. He has observed that teens suffer the most from the lack of attention and time spent with their parents. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    32 min

  6. Mar 19

    S1 E4: Five Love Languages, “Sandwich” Technique, and a Letter Exercise

    In this episode Nastya defines L.O.V.E. and talks about five love languages. She shares the “sandwich” technique for a negative feedback and explains “a letter to your child” exercise. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    22 min

  7. Mar 5

    S1 E3: On the Subject of Freedom

    In this episode Nastya talks about freedom, empowering yet frightening. As a parent of a teenager, you probably ask yourself if there is such a thing as too much freedom or if it’s okay to be overly controlling. Nastya breaks it down for you with few references to psychology, literature and philosophy. Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    20 min

  8. Feb 19

    S1 E2: Intro

    Let’s get to know each other (well, me) before things get REAL over here! Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    25 min

  9. Feb 5

    S1 E1: Four Main Teen Needs

    In this episode Nastya talks about four main teen needs. What stands behind teen “misbehaviour”, and what are our children really trying to tell us? Bonus content: an algorithm of creating a new family rule (and actually sticking to it). Follow me on IG: @nastya.shportko Collabs, questions, feedback: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

    23 min
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Are you in a pickle? This is your safe place to finally center yourself in that jar full of pickles, that life throws at us daily. A bit of psychology, a tiny bit of philosophy, and a whole lot of realness! Solo parenting. Raising teenagers. Multicultural family. New episode every other Thursday. Follow me: https://instagram.com/nastya.shportko Questions and collabs: onepickleafteranother@gmail.com

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