One Day You'll Thank Me

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 Simone Fortier  - guest expert Do you know how most kids get a concussion? It may not be what you would think! You may be thinking, "this topic doesn't pertain to me and my kids," but you'd be surprised as you listen to this interesting conversation Tara and Anna have with their guest Simone Fortier. Simone Fortier is an International Fascia Therapist...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner  - guest expert We can't always control how we feel. Especially not as kids. Coping with our emotions in a safe and healthy way can be learned though. Want to know how? Tune in to our latest episode to learn how to do just that as Tara welcomes Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner Doctor. Dr. Pass Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology and the owner...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - teen co-host Dr. Charlotte Markey  - guest expert From early childhood boys often feel pressured to be athletic and muscular. But what impact does this have on physical and mental well-being through their teens and beyond? In this episode, Tara and Anna welcome a special guest expert, Dr. Charlotte Markey. Charlotte speaks with us about body image in kids and teen...

ENCORE EPISODE (S4 E20) Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT - guest expert Do you feel that you are on the receiving end of emotional abuse and looking for ways to heal? Then this episode is for you. Tara and Anna's very first episode (June 2020) was about Gaslighting and it was such a popular topic that they decided to bring in a guest expert and discuss it even further. Th...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Sherry Smith, LMFT  - guest expert 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'll Thank  Me.&quo...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Lisa Lewis, MS  - guest expert 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 master’s degree from No...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Julie Owens - guest expert Bea Coté - guest expert Between the news media, the tabloids and social media, it is hard to have not heard about the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial and talk of domestic violence.  What is happening in this trial that can give us a lot of useful information about domestic violence ? Listen in on the discussion with Tara and her TWO domestic v...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Quincee Gideon, Psy. D - guest expert 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 extremely interesting new podcast episode of S...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Seth Nelson, Family Law Attorney - guest expert When it comes to separation and divorce , we know that conflict is often involved. In terms of this type of conflict resolution, you may have heard the term, " mediation ." The concept of mediation   is often misunderstood and is something that many people get confused about. If you are curious about the process a...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host  Anna, teen co-host  Curious what takeaways a teen can gain from our parenting podcast? Then you will want to listen to Tara and her teenage daughter Anna kick off Season 5 of “One Day You’ll Thank Me!”  To start off season 5, Tara and Anna wanted to reflect on all the great insights that Anna has taken away from the numerous episodes in the previous four seasons. So, Ta...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Courtenay Monfore, LCMHC - guest expert Are you a people-pleaser? Interested in learning what the indicators are how it impacts our relationships? You may be surprised, we sure were. Tune in to learn to this ENCORE EPISODE about people-pleasing in this interesting episode where Tara welcomed Courtenay Monfore. Courtenay is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Do you suspect your child or teen has a screen addiction and want to know what signs to look out for? Then you will want to tune into this informational episode from season two that Tara and Anna recorded. In this episode, Tara and Anna discuss the characteristics and warning signs of screen addiction in kids and teens. Why is this so important? Screens...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host Pete Hodges, Restaurant Executive What advice can you give your teen about getting their first job? What steps should they be taking?  Today is an encore episode where Tara and Anna welcomed a very special guest, Pete Hodges. Pete is the Director of Operations of a  national restaurant brand and has come today to talk with us about how teens and young a...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Paul DeJesse, Board Specialist in Family Law - guest expert Do you know there is a difference between legal custody, joint custody, and physical custody? Then you will want to tune in today. As Tara and Anna take a brief hiatus to get ready for the start of Season 5 on April 27th, they wanted all of you to have another opportunity to listen to some fantastic encore episod...

Cast:  Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna - teen co-host Should you be encouraging your teen to get a job? Curious about the pros and the cons from a therapist’s perspective? Then this episode is one for you AND your teen. As with anything there are positive elements and some negative elements. Tune in as Anna shares her experience with having her first job right now and how Tara sees it from a therapist’s...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Introducing a new partner to your children can be daunting. Could you use some tips? Tara often gets asked when is the best time to introduce new partners to the kids and the best way to go about it for everyone involved. If you are already divorced or separated (or are thinking about doing so in the future) and this is also on your mind, you will want to listen as Tara d...

ENCORE EPISODE FROM 11/2021 Cast: Dr. Tara Egan, host Anna, teen co-host This was such a popular topic for our audience we thought we would encore it as we take a pause in new episodes this week. Dr. Egan and Anna dive into a topic that they are not experts in, but have been learning a lot about. That topic is weaponized incompetence, or otherwise known as, strategic incompetence.  Listen in as th...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT - guest expert Do you feel that you are on the receiving end of emotional abuse and looking for ways to heal? Then this episode is for you. Tara and Anna's very first episode (June 2020) was about Gaslighting and it was such a popular topic that they decided to bring in a guest expert and discuss it even further. The goal is also to learn...

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 and the chief pod...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN, and Melissa Elder, LCSW - guest experts Is it possible to be healthy at any size? If so, how might this paradigm shift our perceptions of body image in our culture? Curious to hear more on this topic and open yourself up to a public health approach that de-emphasizes weight? One that focuses more on the individual and lifestyle ch...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Is that uncomfortable nervous feeling you're experiencing anxiety or is it a panic attack? Curious to know the difference? Then you will want to listen is as Tara discusses this topic with us. There is a distinct difference between the two, and she is going to share with us how to know if that nervous, keyed up, and stressful feeling you have is anxiety do to someth...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Amy Shapley- guest expert Are you feeling the stress of having a child that is transitioning from high school to post high school life? Then you will want to listen to the great discussion between Tara and her special guest, Amy Shapley. Tara and Amy come together and dive into the process of kids transitioning from high school to post high school; sharing tips and resou...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Dr. Leia Charnin- guest expert N ot sure how to be supportive of your LGBTQ+ child? Or maybe you just have questions for them and at times not sure of the best way to respond.  Then you will want to check out this episode on " How To Be Supportive and Accepting of Your LGBTQ+ Child." Tara and Anna welcome their guest expert, Dr. Leia Charnin, lic...

Cast: Dr. Tara Egan - host Anna - co-host Bea Coté - guest expert Did you know that when there has been domestic violence abuse during a relationship, it doesn't always stop after the relationship ends? Unfortunately, the abuse often just transitions to a new form of abuse referred to as "post-separation abuse". Tara and Anna are so pleased to welcome back Bea Cote' to the podc...