One Day You'll Thank Me

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Heather Smith Googe, Ph. D - guest expert On this episode of "One Day You'll Thank Me" Tara welcomes Dr. Heather Smith Googe, a Research Associate at the Yvonne & Schuyler Moore Child Development Research Center at the University of South Carolina and the Director for the South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative. She has over 15 years of exper...

ENCORE EPISODE Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Any parents out there with middle schoolers or kids getting ready to go into middle school? Middle School can certainly be a difficult time. There are so many changes  and adjustments for both kids and parents. As Back-To- School quickly approaches, Tara and Anna pair up for this fun episode to share some of the changes that occur, some...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Taylor, School Psychologist - guest expert When it comes to making sure our kids get all the support they need in school, it is vital that everyone is working together. Sometimes student's will take part in a psychoeducational assessment to get a better understanding of their needs. What is an assessment? What do they entail? Today Tara welcomes a special guest, Tay...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Ready or Not...Here Come the Holidays! As we know, this time of year can be challenging for all us. It is important to take care of our mental health as much as possible. Boundary setting can be essential in self care. Listen in as Tara and Anna gives some practical tips for all of us on making sure we take some quiet moments when we need them, being...

**ENCORE** Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - Teen Co-host Karen Kaye, LMHC and Hara Wachholder, LMHC - guest experts As a parent, when you think about the word “divorce,” many feelings might come to your mind, but what about your children’s feelings? How can you help them deal with their very real feelings about your divorce? Listen to our latest episode with another mother and daughter team, Kare...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lenora Edwards, Speech Language Pathologist - guest expert Today Tara welcomes her special guest expert , Lenora Edwards.  Lenora is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist who has been treating children and adults for over 10 years. She is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, a leading online speech therapy provider (150+ speech therapists).  For ye...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Do you wish you could ask an expert about making life a little easier as a parent? Then you will want to listen in this episode. Tara and Anna are back together and ready to share 10 parenting hacks to make your life better! Some sneak peaks: -having space off limits to kids -meal time -giving kids advance warning of plans -alarm clocks -let yourself...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Rachel Platt, Family Law Attorney - guest expert When it comes to professional support in custody cases there are many options available to parents. It can be overwhelming and confusing as to who does what. Today Tara welcomes Rachel Platt, Family Law Attorney to discuss the role of the parent coordinator .    Founding attorney of The Platt Law Firm in Roswell, GA, Rache...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Leila Forbes - guest expert So often chronic pain is discussed in terms of medicine, surgery, and physical therapy, but what about the mental health component? Today Tara welcomes a local guest expert, Dr. Leila Forbes. Dr. Forbes is a licensed psychologist with BASE Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Charlotte, NC who works with adults, couples, adolescents and families wh...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Madison Gabriel - guest expert What is play therapy? Is it a good fit for my child? Our special guest expert this week is our very own, Madison Gabriel, MS, LCMHCA, NCC . Tara and Madison share with our listeners the updates on the new office of Egan Counseling & Consulting AND dive into Play Therapy as a therapeutic modality for young kids. Play Therapy is offers a...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Beth Trammell - guest expert Dr. Beth Trammell is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker and advocate for connection, healing, and effective communication. In addition to her clinical psychology practice, Dr. Trammell also serves as Associate Professor of Psychology at Indiana University East as well as the university’s Director of the Master of Mental Health Couns...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Jenni Brown, Family Law Attorney  - guest expert Welcome to Season Six of One Day You'll Thank Me ! Tara will be hosting this first episode of the season solo AND she is so excited to share her guest expert with you all, Jenni Brown. Jenni is a Managing Partner at Brown, Dutton, & Crider Law Firm In Georgia and is here today to discuss how parents can best prese...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Sherry Smith, LMFT  - guest expert ***ENCORE EPISODE*** This week's episode is for all of you co-parents out there. As many of you know, Tara does a lot of work with divorce and co-parenting herself, but she loves having other experts in the field come on her podcast. She is so happy today to welcome back a guest expert that was  on season one of "One Day You&a...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Quincee Gideon, Psy. D - guest expert **ENCORE EPISODE** originally aired 5/11/22 Has religion traumatized you or someone you know? Or are you just curious about what religious trauma looks like and want to hear stories of those that have gone through it, as well as how to begin to get support? If any of these sound like you, you will absolutely want to tune into this ex...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lisa Lewis, MS  - guest expert ***ENCORE EPISODE*** Did you know that sleep changes once kids hit the teenage years and that not getting enough sleep can profoundly influence their health and well-being? Today Tara's guest expert is Lisa L. Lewis, MS. Lisa is a freelance journalist who covers the intersection of parenting, public health, and education . She has a ma...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Lacey Wallace, LCMHCA - guest expert Just when you thought Season 5 was over...I have good news for you...it's not over yet! Today is a special bonus interview with our newest therapist at Egan Counseling & Consulting...drum roll please...Introducing, Lacey Wallace, LCMHCA. Tara and Anna are super excited to introduce Lacey to all of you. Not...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Guest Experts - Lori and David Sims - Creators of Nacho Kids® and Nacho Kids® Academy  This season five finale episode is for all the step-parents and blended families.  Let's face it, blended families are hard. Wouldn't it be great to have a different approach that could help save your sanity & your relationships?  Our special guest experts, Lori and David...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Back in action again---mother/daughter duo Tara and Anna have another great podcast episode for you all about teen relationships. Let's face it, the teen years can be challenging, and navigating relationships can add to those challenges. This episode dives into the characteristics of what a healthy relationship looks like and what an unhealthy or...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Guest Expert - Dr. Regina Lark Do you ever feel as if you are doing work that is unnoticed, unwaged, or unwritten? Ladies, this episode is for you. Tara and Anna pair up again for this very enlightening and enjoyable conversation with Dr. Regina Lark about Emotional Labor. Dr. Regina Lark is a board-certified professional organizer, productivity special...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host Any parents out there with middle schoolers or kids getting ready to go into middle school? Middle School can certainly be a difficult time. There are so many changes  and adjustments for both kids and parents. As Back-To- School quickly approaches, Tara and Anna pair up for this fun episode to share some of the changes that occur, some things to expe...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Guest Expert - Michelle McAnaney, Educational Consultant, owner of "The College Spy" Parents are you familiar with the college application process and all that it entails? Tip: It's not the same process as when you applied for college. Or Are you a parent thinking about how you can start a conversation with your senior about  getting thei...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host If you are a parent of a school-aged child, it is likely that your child has been exposed to youth-targeted vaping ads. Your child is also likely to know someone, even a friend, who vapes. It is important to talk to your child early about vaping and learn the facts about the harmful impact can have on them when they vape. Parents you will definitely w...

ENCORE EPISODE Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Robert Jason Grant - guest expert What can we do as parents and service providers to be neuro diverse affirming? Tune into today's episode where Tara's guest expert is Dr. Robert Jason Grant. He is a licensed professional counselor and a Registered Play Therapist supervisor in Springfield, Missouri. He specializes in working with children, ad...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - Teen Co-host Karen Kaye, LMHC and Hara Wachholder, LMHC - guest experts As a parent, when you think about the word “divorce,” many feelings might come to your mind, but what about your children’s feelings? How can you help them deal with their very real feelings about your divorce? Listen to our latest episode with another mother and daughter team, Karen Kaye, LMH...

ENCORE EPISODE Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Brad Baldridge - guest expert Parents, are you looking for the best way to pay for college that saves time, money, and stress?  Then you will definitely want to tune in to this episode with financial expert, Brad Baldridge.   Brad Baldridge, Certified Financial Planner®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late stage college funding planning an...