One Day You'll Thank Me

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Melissa Franz  - guest expert Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a significant impact on a person's daily life, including their ability to work, socialize, attend school, and perform everyday tasks. Many individuals do not know that OCD is far more vast than needing things organized and clean. As you can imagine, there are many misunderstandings about OCD,...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - teen co-host Lindsey Cormack  - guest expert Talking with your kids about voting, politics, and civic engagement can feel overwhelming, but their little minds are like sponges. And though you think they would rather be playing video games, studies have shown that they feel like elections can change their lives and they are curious. But, they need to be educated, a...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Beth Trammell   - guest expert Going to college is an important transition. Students must adjust to new people, new routines, new challenges, and new environments. It’s important to remember that everyone is different in how they adjust to college. Some adjust quickly, and others take more time. If you are new to college or getting ready for a new year, we're he...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Jonathan Steele, Family Law Attorney - guest expert Domestic abuse affects countless individuals and families. The term ‘domestic abuse’ encompasses a range of behaviors, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, financial control, stalking, harassment, and more. It’s a complex problem. Knowing what is legal and what is not can help you see the best direction...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katie K. May - guest expert Does this sound anything like your experience parenting your teen? Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You’ve tried it all—along with tons of treatments and therapies—with no improvement. Our guest expert today, Katie K. May, LPC, DBT-LBC knows what you’re going through. She also knows what your te...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Caitlyn Andersen - guest expert Many teens try substances like alcohol or drugs. Some try them only a few times and stop, and for others it can become problematic. This week on "One Day You'll Thank Me", Tara welcomes her colleague, Caitlyn Andersen, MS, NCC, LCMHCA, LCASA to discuss teen drug and alcohol use---how they get started, risk factors, what to l...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Melissa Sams - guest expert The role of a guardian ad litem (GAL) can be extremely important in child custody cases. They can serve as a voice for the child, advocating for their best interests and ensuring that they are protected throughout the legal process.  What exactly is the role of a Guardian Ad Litem though? Who can be one? Who would need one? On this episode, Ta...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Emily Cherkin - guest expert Is it a struggle to find technology balance in your home?  If so, you will not want to miss this episode with Emily Cherkin. Emily Cherkin, MEd, The Screentime Consultant, is a nationally recognized consultant who takes a tech-intentional approach to addressing screentime challenges. A former middle school teacher, she has been featured for h...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lacey Wallace - guest co-host Nikki Pagano - guest expert While picky eating is common among children, persistent and severe cases warrant attention from a healthcare professional. Today, Tara is joined by Egan Counseling & Consulting's very own, Lacey Wallace. Tara and Lacey co-host an informative interview with Nikki Pagano, LCSW about selective eating in our...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Meredith Eaton - guest co-host On this episode, Tara welcomes her best friend and guest co-host, Meredith Eaton. Tara and Meredith joined together for a follow up discussion (Part II) from the episode on 2/14 with Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C, ART Practitioner---  all about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) . Tara was so inspired by this therapy, and Brooke, that she immedi...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Caitlyn Andersen, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC- guest expert ~First Episode of Season 8~ What an information packed episode we have in store for you! On this first episode of Season 8, Tara welcomes the newest member of Egan Counseling & Consulting, Caitlyn Andersen to discuss all things vaping. This latest episode is about what parents need to know about vaping, as well as, wh...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Meredith Eaton - co-host Michelle Holleman - guest expert ~Last Episode of Season 7~ Today Tara and co-host Meredith are super excited to welcome Michelle Holleman. Michelle is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder and Clinical Director of Life Healing Counseling, located in Charlotte, NC.    Michelle Holleman also holds specializations as: -  Clinical Addictions Sp...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Meredith Eaton - co-host Brooke Bralove - guest expert Today is a doubly special day (Is that even a word?)! Tara's co-host is her best friend Meredith Eaton and their special guest expert is Brook Bralove.   Tara and Meredith are discussing with Brooke a unique therapeutic modality called, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This is going to be one of those episo...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host As we start out 2024, Tara and Anna record a special episode sharing what is happening in their lives currently. Many of you have said that you enjoy hearing about Anna's journey of high school/college/relationships and everything that goes along with it, so we thought they would give an update! Tara also has some major life changes  going on and...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lisa Zeiderman - guest expert Divorce can be complicated, but add in high conflict partners,  mental abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, narcissists, etc. it can really elevate the stress and complications. When a divorce involves high levels of conflict, it can take a significant toll on everyone involved, especially the children. That is why it is...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Justina Floyd, MA, NCC, LCMHC - guest expert What Is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)? When  ketamine is prescribed by a physician and taken at a low dose in conjunction with psychotherapy, it has been shown effective in the treatment of depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some types of anxiety and chronic pain. On t his episode of "One Day You&a...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner - guest experts Saying goodbye to a pet is hard for everyone, especially children. How can parents help their children through the process, remember the sweet memories and celebrate their  life? This week Tara welcomes Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner to discuss how to walk children through the grieving process and provide...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Cathy Himlin LMFT, LPCC- guest expert Is your child avoiding or refusing contact with you? Are you in a conflictual custody situation? Have you tried everything, but nothing seems to work? You do not want to miss this week of "One Day You'll Thank Me" with special guest expert, Cathy Himlin, LMFT, LPCC. Cathy has over 25 years of experience working with fa...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Katie Blythe, MSW, LCSWA, CHC - guest expert How does tuning into our body's feelings and sensations help in therapy? This week Tara welcomes her colleague and guest expert, Katie Blythe,  MSW, LCSWA, CHC to talk about how tuning into the body can help in the therapeutic process. Tune in to learn about how incorporating the whole self can create better result and ho...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Jerry Dye, Jr., LCMHCA - guest expert Are you looking to improve  all of your relationships? This episode is for you if you want to learn how validation can improve all of your relationships. Many people think that validating is only used in a romantic  relationships, but we learn how essential it is for all interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Tara and Anna wel...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host AmberTolbert, LISW-CP- guest expert Codependency. This week Tara welcomes Amber Tolbert, LISW-CP for a very powerful discussion and information packed episode that you won't want to miss. Codependency - How to Detach With Love Listen in to learn more about: What is Codependency? How does it impact our sense of self? What does it mean to “detach with love”? What are...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Amanda K. Crowder, MSW, LCSW * Julianna Elsworth, MSW, LCSW * Anastasia Harmeyer, MSW, LCSW, LCAS - guest experts Whether you’re a therapist, teacher, social worker, school counselor, or parent, we have a great episode for you this week about an all-in-one resource that will allow you to navigate a range of issues, from the common to the not-so-common, including: Anxiety...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host After recording the first episode about  5 Topics You Need to Talk to Your Teen About Prior to College, Tara and Anna felt like there was so much more to expand on and discuss. So.... This week we have part II where Tara and Anna discuss 5 MORE Topics to Discuss With Your Teen Before College. Anna is just about ready to spread her wings and fly as she...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna- teen co-host Melanie Berry,  MS, BCB-F, BCN, qEEG-D, FAIS -  guest expert Our brains are incredibly adaptable. We are creating new neuropathways each day via learning and processing of information. With ADHD, anxiety, concussion, sleep issues, etc., healthier patterns need to be learned.  Neurofeedback is one option to harnesses the brain’s natural ability to chang...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lauren Moore, LCSW - guest expert Though it is a tough topic to discuss, it is a very important one for teens and parents to be educated about, and that topic is teen suicide. We want to provide up dated information and resources so we can treat it and hopefully prevent it . In this episode, you will learn about: W hat  suicidality is. How is this different from self-har...