Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Weichman

Does anyone in the family struggle with anxiety, holding grudges or depression? Join Dr. Weichman today as we share a powerful mental health strategy that helps both parents and kids get relief from any mental health issue.   In this episode, we explore the connection between where our mind is in time and the profound impact it has on both depression and anxiety. Dr. Jerry offers practical tools,...

Dr. Julie Orris joins us this week to tackle the issue of overthinking. Especially after COVID, so many kids and teens are struggling with overthinking. Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues are all issues that many kids face, and we as parents want to help them through. Dr. Orris delves into the differences in how boys and girls process thoughts and feelings and the importance of effective...

This week we’re diving into overthinking. Everyone has struggled with overthinking at some point, and our kids and teens are especially vulnerable. In this episode, we break down how to shift from negative thoughts to positive actions. Positive thinking and shifting focus is a skill that we can teach our kids that they will take with them into their adult lives. As parents, it’s our job to learn t...

In this powerful and eye opening episode of Raising Families, we dive into one of the most misunderstood and deeply felt issues in parenting today: control. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and educator Jessica Conquest joins us to explore how our desire for control over our kids, their behavior, and even ourselves often leads to disconnection, feeling overwhelmed, and emotional burnout.  Toge...

In this week's subject of Raising Families, Dr. Jerry tackles one of the biggest mental health challenges for parents and kids: control and adaptation. Life can feel chaotic, with endless tasks, unpredictable schedules, and frustrations we can’t control. Dr. Jerry shares practical strategies to focus on what you can control—your reactions and efforts—while teaching your kids to do the same. Learn...

Today, Kate Casey of Reality Life with Kate Casey joins Dr. Jerry and Christina to talk about resilience, and how parents can instill it in their children. Casey shares some details of her upbringing, on being an old soul even as a child, and "being bigger than the circumstances in which [you] live."     Together, the three discuss how to strike that perfect balance between protecting your kids an...

CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that today’s episode of Raising Families contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.    In the first episode of Raising Families, Dr. Jerry Weichman explains why the concept of resilience is so foundational to a child’s mental health, and shares his strategies for instilling a fighter’s mentality in your kid. A lack of mental resilience can lead to suicid...

Dr. Jerry introduces his co-host Christina, a mom of a middle schooler and a high schooler. Christina details some of her personal history and shares why she felt motivated to join the Raising Families project. Together, Christina and Dr. Jerry discuss some of the current day challenges facing parents and their families, as well as their future plans for the show.    More from Dr. Jerry Weichman ...

In the inaugural episode of Raising Families, Dr. Jerry Weichman, Ph. D. discusses his background, his credentials, and why this podcast will be perfect for proactive parents on the go. With Raising Families, Dr. Weichman aims to give parents tools and systems they can actually use, delivered in a clear and easily digestible audio format. Make sure to follow Raising Families for more!    More from...

Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Weichman is the podcast for proactive parents on the go which  drills deep into mental health, parenting, and the overall well-being of the entire family system.    With insights accumulated from over 25 years and working with over 6,000 families, this  podcast cuts through the noise and empty rhetoric of ineffective parenting and mental health  advice, providing di...