The Anxious Child Podcast

Today we have Bethany Nicole. Bethany is a freelance writer and her breakout book "Apologies I Never Got" is a book of dating and relationship horror stories phrased as apologies that you never got from the people who never gave them to you. Before she was a writer Bethany worked in child protective services as a social worker and before that, she was an anxious kid trying to figure out why it was...

Today we have Rachel Barbanel-Fried who is here to talk to us about Mindfulness-based stress reduction or MBSR. Lucky us! Dr RBF has such a great message for us all today. She consults with executives and organizations looking to elevate performance and reach new levels of success in the workplace and beyond. She also sees individuals, couples, and families in a therapeutic setting who are looking...

Today on the show we have Deborah Ann Morgan who shares with us her story of her son and how she was able to help him by understanding the connection of gut-brain health. Her website is: https://kidshealthrevolution.com/ The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinla...

Today on the show we have Richard Capriola. Richard was an addiction counselor for 11 years at the Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas which is one of the top 10 psychiatric hospitals in the United States before retiring in 2019. Richard has also written a book called "The Addicted Child" which provides guidance to parents who are trying to navigate their way through helping their adolescent with su...

Today we have Wade LIghtheart who helps break down the connection between good nutritional health and mental health. Wade is one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 countries.  The Anxious Child i...

Today on the show we have Brian Sachetta. Brian is an author, blogger, and software developer from Boston, Massachusetts.  After college, Brian put his computer science background to use as both a consultant and a writer. His first book, "Get Out of Your Head," draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind, and gives readers practical strategies for overcoming anxiety. Today on the s...

Today on the show we have Peter Sultan, LCSW. Peter is a friend and colleague of mine who has some really important information to share about compassion fatigue. If you have ever felt burnt out trying to care for someone else, be it in a professional way or for someone in your family, this is an episode you need to hear. It's also a really personal episode for me as we talk about some of the form...

Today we have Dr. Don Russell. Dr. Russell has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and is certified in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and has extensive experience and advanced training in treating the emotional and psychological effects of trauma. Also, Don works with adults with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Clients find that Don 'gets' them: he is warm, friendl...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have the second in a series of episodes called The Parents Corner. These episodes are parents who share their stories of their kids who have anxiety. I'm really excited to welcome Jim. He shares with us about neuro-divergence and his 14-year-old son.   ​ The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best hel...

This is a brief 10 minute guided visualization with Wendi Friesen, our guest hypnotherapist from earlier this week. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We w...

Today we have Wendi Friesen. Wendi has been a hypnotherapist for over 27 years and has been featured on many major news outlets. Today she joins us to talk to us about the misconceptions of hypnotherapy, why is works, and how it can be helpful to kids with anxiety. We also touch on how she uses it for Substance Use Disorder and her own personal story.  The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapis...

Today we have Julie Campilio. For the past 15 years, she's pursued opportunities to use the tools in yoga and mindfulness in private & public education, substance use centers, with youth with multiple obstacles to success, and with children with special needs. She has partnered with social workers, therapists, researchers, and educators to create content that supports children's social and emotion...

This is a brief guided meditation for sleep with Katie Maken. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Occupational Therapist Angie Hanscom joins us. Angela is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. She specializes in vestibular (balance) treatment and sensory integration. She is also the author of the book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effe...

This is a brief guided meditation with Katie Maken presented by BiOptimizers. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in tou...

Today we have Jennifer Bronsnick who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anxiety Treatment Specialist & Heartmath™ Certified Trainer.  Jennifer helps women and teen girls who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt & perfectionism tap into their innate resilience, get to the root of their fears, and implement custom healing strategies so that they can experience peace of mind, more self-confidence, an...

This is a brief 10 minute guided meditation with Suddhayu, our guest from earlier this week. Enjoy! The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from...

I n this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have Suddhayu who is an ordained Buddhist monk. You don't have to be Buddhist to get the benefit of the teachings, and there is scientific evidence that mindfulness and meditation are helpful for anxiety. I love this episode and I hope you will too! Check out www.https://www.portsmouthbuddhistcenter.com/ and www.https://aryaloka.org/ for more infor...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Dawn Huebner explains how reducing anxiety is NOT the goal (learning to live with it differently is). Dr. Huebner is a Parent Coach and the author of 9 books for children including the perennial bestseller, What to Do When You Worry Too Much, and more recently, Outsmarting Worry.  Dr. Huebner's books sell briskly and have been translated into 23 la...

I n this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have the very first in a series of episodes called The Parents Corner. These episodes are parents who share their stories of their kids who have anxiety. I'm really excited to welcome Paula for this first one. She has an inspiring story of working through panic, anxiety depression, and life changes.  ​ The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapist...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, art therapist Corry MacDonald joins us to talk about working with creative expression to help anxious kids, teens, and even adults! Working with people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life, Corry combines her wisdom as an Energy Healer, Transpersonal Art Therapist, HeartSpeaker, and Advanced Cognitive Coach to help her clients journey inward to con...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we have Rob Baumgartner who shares his inspiring story around childhood anxiety. Rob has many hard-won insights to share along with his incredible story of rising from the wreckage (quite literally!) of his life and getting to a place of not only being able to recognize and manage his anxiety in a healthy way but also to now helping others. It's a fasc...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, I talk about why I wanted to start the podcast, what some of my goals are for it, a preview of some of our guests, and the importance of connection.  The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Joleen Fernald talks about Selective Mutism. We cover her own personal journey as a parent of a child with Selective Mutism, some good first steps for parents and professionals, some basic dos and don'ts in working with a child who has SM, the latest research on SM, and myriad of other factors which can influence its development. Find out more abou...

In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, we welcome the insanely talented, insightful, and really good-looking Kimberly Quinlan. Ok, yes, she's my wife and I may be a little biased, but check out the episode and I think you'll see what I mean. Kim has a unique perspective on kids having taught in Africa, NYC, and various places in New England. She's a first-grade teacher extraordinaire, a fan...