Kids These Days

Dr. Courtney Lynn
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Parenting is the most profound journey we ever take, but it’s also the one that exposes our deepest vulnerabilities and brings up our own “stuff.” Welcome to Kids These Days, a podcast hosted by Dr. Courtney Lynn, licensed psychologist and founder of Integrated Behavioral Health. This isn’t another parenting show telling you how to be perfect. Instead, we dive into the messy, complex reality of raising children, teens, and young adults in the modern world. Combining evidence-based practices with deep self-awareness, we explore the "why" behind your child’s behavior and the "source" of your own emotional triggers. From navigating the unique developmental challenges of every stage—from the foundational years of early childhood to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Courtney and her team of specialists provide the practical tools and clinical insights you need to move from reactivity to calm, attuned presence. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or part of a complex family system, Kids These Days is your weekly permission slip to be imperfect while building a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    The Golden Thread: Jacy Rabold on Guilt, Grace, and Healing After a Complicated Birth

    Guest: Jacy Rabold, mother of three and author of Carried, a 100-day restorative journal for moms healing after a complicated birth. In 2018, Jacy’s son Elliott was born four weeks early by emergency C-section after a fetal maternal hemorrhage and a stroke at birth. In this episode, Jacy and Dr. Courtney talk about the guilt that followed, the fear that set in once the NICU monitors were gone, and the uneven, years-long road to healing that eventually led Jacy to write Carried. What You’ll Learn: Why Jacy trusted her gut even when it meant pushing back on medical advice — and how that choice saved her son’s lifeHow to reframe the “what did I do wrong” guilt that follows a traumatic birthWhy coming home from the NICU can feel scarier than the NICU itselfHow Jacy and her husband learned to support each other through shared trauma they processed differentlyWhy healing isn’t a one-time fix, but an ongoing practice of noticing triggers and building a toolboxHow grief and gratitude can coexist after a hard birthWhat inspired Jacy to turn her healing process into a journal, and who Carried is written forThe “golden thread” concept — why no two birth stories are the same, but the feelings underneath them often are Resources & Links: Jacy Rabold’s websiteConsult call with Integrated Behavioral HealthIntegrated Behavioral Health websiteIntegrated Behavioral Health newsletter sign up Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  2. Oct 13

    An Uninvited House Guest: What Parents Need to Know About Teens, Eating Disorders, and Family-Based Recovery with Jenny Wegner, LMFT

    Guest: Jenny Wegner, licensed marriage and family therapist and Denver eating disorder specialist with 15+ years of experience, including inpatient work at Children's Hospital Colorado and Eating Recovery Center. What does an eating disorder actually look like in a teenager, and what can parents do about it? Dr. Courtney sits down with Jenny Wegner, LMFT to unpack why a "healthy" number on the scale can hide real medical danger, how a teen's innocent push to eat better can turn into fear, and why family-based therapy puts parents back in charge of meals. Jenny also shares what to say when you're worried, how to respond when your teen shuts you down, and why no parent causes an eating disorder. What You'll Learn The biggest misconception parents have about what an eating disorder looks likeWhy a teen can stay on their growth curve and still be medically at riskHow eating disorders often begin as a way to cope with discomfortThe difference between a teen exploring new foods and a teen who is afraid of foodWarning signs around exercise, like needing a gym on family vacationHow eating disorders show up in boys and why they get missedWhat family-based therapy (the Maudsley approach) is and how it works day to dayJenny's "uninvited house guest" idea for avoiding power struggles at the tableWhy exercise is usually paused during recovery, and the grief that can come with stepping away from a sportHow to start a conversation with your teen, and what to do if they say "I'm fine, leave me alone" Resources and Links Jenny Wegner Therapy: jennywegnertherapy.comBook a free consultation with Jenny: jennywegnertherapy.com/contactFamily-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as the Maudsley approach, discussed in this episodeEating Disorder Foundation, Denver support groups: eatingdisorderfoundation.orgNational Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline and resources: allianceforeatingdisorders.comIntegrated Behavioral Health: integratedbhs.comBook a free consult call with Integrated Behavioral Health: schedule hereSign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter: subscribe here Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  3. Oct 6

    Staying Relevant: A Grandparenting Expert on Bridging the Gap Between Generations with DeeDee Moore

    Guest: DeeDee Moore, founder of More Than Grand, a blog, app, and resource hub helping new grandparents support the parents in their lives. Dr. Courtney sits down with DeeDee Moore to unpack one of the most tender and most tension-filled relationships in family life: the one between parents and grandparents. They dig into why advice so often lands as criticism, why "you turned out fine" stings more than it helps, and how both generations can stay close without stepping on each other's toes. What You'll Learn: Why today's parents are the first generation that's never needed advice from their elders, and why that shift is hard for grandparentsWhat grandparents wish parents understood about the pressure to "stay relevant"What's really underneath comments like "you turned out fine"Why "thank you" is often the most powerful response to unsolicited adviceThe "neighbor's kid" test for deciding whether a concern is worth raisingHow to ask for permission before offering advice, and how to let go when the answer is noWhy grandparents are often carrying their own guilt or regret, and how that shapes how they reactHow financial pressure, social media, and 24/7 access to advice make parenting harder today than it's ever beenWhy a strong grandparent relationship is protective for kids long-termA simple conversation both generations can have before kids even arrive, to set expectations early Resources & Links: More Than Grand websiteDeeDee's Free parent downloadGrandparent Boundaries Guide (ebook)Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthIntegrated Behavioral Health websiteSign up for the IBH newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  4. Sep 29

    Gifts Wrapped in Odd Packages: What Gifted Testing Actually Tells You About Your Child with Dr. Monica Corrado

    Guest: Dr. Monica Corrado, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessment. Dr. Monica sits down with Dr. Courtney to demystify gifted testing. From the signs that might prompt a parent to seek it out, to what those confusing percentile scores actually mean, to why a single test result is never the whole story. It's a candid, reassuring look at a process most parents feel completely unprepared for, especially during admission season. What You'll Learn: The early signs, both at home and at school, that might point toward giftednessWhy "gifted" has no single definition, and how Colorado defines it for public school programming (95th percentile or above on one composite)What the three core composite areas (verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, and visual spatial skills) actually measureWhy testing your child around age three can sometimes be easier than waitingWhat percentiles really mean, explained through the bell curveWhy gaps between composite scores are normal and what usually causes themWhat "twice-exceptional" (2e) means and how it complicates the pictureWhy scores change over time, and what that does (and doesn't) meanWhy you should never try to prep your child for these testsHow to decide whether gifted programming is actually the right fit for your child Resources & Links: Dr. Monica Corrado's practice Marigold Assessment and PsychotherapyBook mentioned: Living with Intensity (Susan Daniels & Michael Piechowski)Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Book hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for our newsletter: Subscribe here

  5. Sep 22

    She's Just Quiet: What Parents Miss When Autism Shows Up Differently in Girls with Dr. Stephanie Pinch

    Guest: Dr. Stephanie Pinch — Licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Pinch Psychology in Denver, specializing in autism evaluation, child development, and family relationships; former award-winning teacher. Episode Summary: Dr. Stephanie Pinch joins Dr. Courtney to unpack why autism so often gets missed in girls and women from the diagnostic criteria itself to the exhausting, invisible work of masking. They talk through the subtle early signs parents can watch for, why so many women aren't diagnosed until adulthood, and how to help a child (or yourself) start to unmask safely. What You'll Learn: Why the current autism diagnostic criteria were originally built around boys, and how that skews who gets diagnosedWhat masking actually looks like day to day, and why it's so exhaustingWhy girls are more likely to mask than boysThe subtle early signs of autism in girls (toe walking, restricted interests that look "socially acceptable," scripted conversation, eye contact without communicative intent)Why 80% of autistic girls go undiagnosed by age 18How undiagnosed autism can show up first as anxiety or depressionWhat to ask for during a neuropsych evaluation, and how to advocate for your childWhy a diagnosis can bring both grief and relief — and why that's normalThe "spoon theory" and how to help kids track their own energy and avoid burnout Resources & Links: Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Pinch and Pinch PsychologyBook a consult call with Integrated Behavioral Health: Schedule hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for the IBH newsletter: Subscribe here Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  6. Sep 15

    Thermostat, Not Thermometer: What Youth Sports Are Really Costing Our Kids with Dr. Kate Bennett

    Guest: Dr. Kate Bennett, PsyD — clinical sport psychologist, three-time national cycling champion, and licensed Way of Champions trainer, working at the intersection of youth sport culture, athlete mental health, and performance. Episode Summary: Dr. Courtney sits down with clinical sport psychologist Dr. Kate Bennett to unpack what two decades in youth and elite sports has taught her about parent pressure, early specialization, and burnout. They talk through the research on why so many kids quit sports by age thirteen, how parents can tell if their kid is playing for themselves or for approval, and what to actually say (and not say) after a game. What You'll Learn: Why youth sports has become a $40 billion industry — and what that means for kidsThe research behind "one sport per season" and why multi-sport kids fare betterThe behavioral signs that a kid is playing for their parent instead of themselvesWhy your body language on the sideline shapes how your kid performs and feelsThe "thermostat, not thermometer" approach to parenting from the sidelineTwo simple questions to ask after every game (and what to avoid saying)How to tell the difference between healthy quitting and fear-based avoidanceA simple decision-grid exercise for kids weighing whether to stay in a sportWhat real repair looks like when a parent recognizes their own sports-driven anxiety Resources & Links: Dr. Kate Bennett's book, Treating Athletes with Eating DisordersDr. Kate's practice: Athlete InsightDr. Kate's consulting practice: Full Send ConsultingWay of Champions coaching philosophyBook a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthIntegrated Behavioral Health websiteSign up for the IBH newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  7. Sep 8

    Genuinely Trying: What ADHD Really Looks Like in Teens (and Why It's Not About Effort) with Dr. Kristin Edwards

    Guest: Dr. Kristin Edwards, licensed psychologist and founder of Tampa Pediatric Psychology, specializing in evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, and executive functioning. In this episode, Dr. Courtney sits down with fellow psychologist Dr. Kristin Edwards to unpack why ADHD often gets missed or misunderstood in teenagers — especially when a bright, capable kid seems to be trying but still falling short. They dig into the shame spiral this creates, how it quietly erodes trust between parents and teens, and how families can start shifting the pattern with more compassion and better systems. What You'll Learn: Why ADHD in teens often looks nothing like ADHD in younger kidsThe gap between effort and output — and why parents mistake it for lazinessHow executive function actually works, in plain languageWhy shame and low self-esteem so often travel alongside ADHDHow the "checking the portal, missing assignment" cycle breaks down parent-teen trustHow to shift executive functioning support away from the parent and into external systemsThe difference between intervention, accommodation, and treatment — and where to startWhy more accommodations aren't always better (and can sometimes backfire)What to ask before considering medicationOne reframe that can change how you talk to your teen tonight Resources & Links: Dr. Kristin Edwards, Tampa Pediatric PsychologyIntegrated Behavioral Health: https://www.integratedbhs.com/Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthSign up for the Integrated Behavioral Health newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

  8. Sep 1

    You Can Quit the Job, Not the Parenting: How Reducing Accommodation Builds Resilience in Anxious Kids with Dr. Emily Bailey

    Guest: Dr. Emily Bailey — Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Oglethorpe University, and owner of Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLC. Specializes in OCD, anxiety disorders, and scrupulosity, with advanced training in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Episode Summary: Most parents don't realize how often they're accommodating their child's anxiety — answering the same question on repeat, giving a play-by-play before every event, or quietly rerouting family plans to avoid a meltdown. In this episode, Dr. Emily Bailey joins Dr. Courtney to unpack why accommodation, while completely loving, can accidentally reinforce anxiety, and why pulling it back — gradually and compassionately — is one of the most powerful ways to build a child's resilience. They also dig into the harder half of the equation: what happens when a parent's own anxiety gets triggered by their child's distress, and how to work through it without losing yourself in the process. What You'll Learn: What "accommodation" actually means, and why it's so hard to spot because it looks like good parentingEveryday examples of accommodation parents don't usually recognize as suchThe one question that helps you tell the difference between accommodation and genuine supportWhy reducing accommodation builds resilience — and the "emotional immune system" metaphor that makes it clickHow a child's brain updates its predictions about safety, and why accommodation interrupts that processWhy a parent's own anxiety can be a bigger obstacle in treatment than the child's anxiety itselfHow generational and family "rules" about emotion shape how we respond to our kids' distressA step-by-step approach to reducing accommodation without overwhelming your child (or yourself)What to say to yourself in the moment when it feels like you're "the bad guy" Resources & Links: Dr. Emily Bailey / Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLCLearn more about SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)Book a free consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Schedule hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for the IBH newsletter: Subscribe here Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

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Parenting is the most profound journey we ever take, but it’s also the one that exposes our deepest vulnerabilities and brings up our own “stuff.” Welcome to Kids These Days, a podcast hosted by Dr. Courtney Lynn, licensed psychologist and founder of Integrated Behavioral Health. This isn’t another parenting show telling you how to be perfect. Instead, we dive into the messy, complex reality of raising children, teens, and young adults in the modern world. Combining evidence-based practices with deep self-awareness, we explore the "why" behind your child’s behavior and the "source" of your own emotional triggers. From navigating the unique developmental challenges of every stage—from the foundational years of early childhood to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood, Dr. Courtney and her team of specialists provide the practical tools and clinical insights you need to move from reactivity to calm, attuned presence. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or part of a complex family system, Kids These Days is your weekly permission slip to be imperfect while building a home where everyone feels seen, heard, and validated.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Courtney Lynn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
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    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Courtney Lynn
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