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Unwineding

Mental health professionals and those in the field explore a range of topics and diagnoses in mental health, using engaging, everyday language, all accompanied by a drink. If you're looking to expand your knowledge about mental health for yourself or your loved ones, and enjoy a few laughs in the process, this podcast is the perfect match! unwineding.substack.com

  1. Aug 3

    Because ‘Use Your Words’ Only Works If They Have Words:

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Marcus, psychologist, parenting expert, and the man who has probably heard every version of “my kid just lost it in the grocery store” that exists. Dr. Marcus breaks down why emotional language is one of the most important skills we can teach children — and why so many adults are still playing catch‑up on it themselves. We talk about how kids need to learn to identify feelings, why “mad,” “sad,” and “fine” are not a complete emotional vocabulary, and how parents can model emotional regulation without needing to be perfect (or perfectly calm). Dr. Marcus shares practical tools for helping kids name what’s happening inside their bodies, communicate their needs, and build the emotional muscles that lead to healthier relationships, better coping skills, and fewer meltdowns — for everyone involved. Expect humor, real‑life examples, and a whole lot of “oh wow, that explains my childhood” moments as we explore how emotional language transforms families. Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or your own inner child, this conversation offers grounded, compassionate guidance for raising humans who can feel their feelings without being ruled by them. Dr. David Marcus Find the Good Brand Own Your Stigma — Discount code -unwinedingsupportgroup15% Thanks for reading UnWineding Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unwineding.substack.com/subscribe

    Because ‘Use Your Words’ Only Works If They Have Words:

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Mental health professionals and those in the field explore a range of topics and diagnoses in mental health, using engaging, everyday language, all accompanied by a drink. If you're looking to expand your knowledge about mental health for yourself or your loved ones, and enjoy a few laughs in the process, this podcast is the perfect match! unwineding.substack.com