The Positively Healthy Mom

How do I get my teenager to put down their phone? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , I sit down with Maura Thomas, an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and the world's most widely cited authority on attention management whose work has been embraced by NASA, Google, and Dyson. Together, we explore how moms of teens can reframe the  traditional time management trap, bea...

How can busy moms balance midlife hormones naturally and protect their teenager's brain focus? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we sit down with Karen "ZuZu" Armes , a holistic health educator, speaker, and author who has given more than 2,500 health seminars globally. In this conversation, we dive into how moms in midlife can completely balance their hormones, regain lost energy, a...

How can parents teach teenagers mental resilience against anxiety and stress? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we sit down with Dr. Jerry Weichman , a clinical psychologist, adolescent specialist, and parenting expert with nearly three decades of experience. If you are a mom feeling like you are constantly overthinking things and just not being present with your kids, or if you are...

What should parents do when a highly sensitive teenager exhibits intense, high-risk emotional behaviors? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we sit down with Katie May, a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and the founder of Creative Healing—a multi-location teen support center in the Philadelphia area to discuss strategies for parenting teens with self-destructive behaviors. This ep...

Are you overwhelmed by social media dorm trends and giant retail packing checklists? You are not alone. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we are breaking down the ultimate guide to college transition prep. We sit down with Lara Becker , founder of The Dorm Guide and author of The Dorm Room Guide , to cut through the consumer noise and focus on what your rising college freshman actual...

How do mirror neurons and parent co-regulation help de-escalate emotional outbursts and stress in teenagers? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we dive deep into the science of nervous system regulation, exploring how parents can use their own energetic presence to calm a dysregulated teen, while also providing practical mind-body tools to support competitive teen athletes through inj...

Is your daughter struggling with friendship drama, and are you finding it hard not to jump in and "fix" it for her? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, we sit down with Sheri Gazitt , a global friendship expert and founder of Teen Wise . Sheri brings over 30 years of experience in counseling psychology to help us deconstruct the "mean girl" narrative and understand the developmental roo...

In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, we sit down with Shannon Weisblatt, a College Executive Function Coach with over 20 years of experience in education and special education. Shannon specializes in helping students master the "hidden curriculum" of college—time management, organization, and self-advocacy. This episode is essential for moms of high school juniors and seniors who want to...

How can Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) help neurodiverse young adults become more independent? In this episode of The Healthy Mom, we sit down with Brooke Wagner. As the host of the Finding Hope on the Spectrum podcast, Brooke specializes in helping families navigate the complexities of autism and neurodiversity. This episode dives deep into Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)...

How can I be closer to my high-achieving teenager and improve our connection? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, we sit down with Jess Turner, a burnout and sustainable performance coach who helps high-achieving women stop running on pressure and start building sustainable lives. This conversation is essential for moms of high-achieving teens who want to break generational burnout loop...

How can busy moms of teens manage stress and stop feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we sit down with Michelle Gauthier , a professional life coach and host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast who helps women transition from chaos to intentional living. This episode is a must-listen for high-achieving moms who feel buried by the "mental load" of managing care...

How do we help our high-achieving teens navigate the relentless pressure and beauty standards of a digital world? Between academic demands, athletic performance, and the curated perfection of social media, today’s teenagers face unprecedented challenges regarding their body image and self-esteem. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , we sit down with Leslie Rose-Dethloff , a master-certi...

In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom podcast, host Laura Ollinger explores the critical need for mental health literacy to support the emotional well-being of today's teenagers. You will learn how to distinguish between normal adolescent stress and clinical symptoms, providing a roadmap for parents and educators to foster resilience and grit in their children. Discover actionable strategi...

Is your high-conflict divorce taking a toll on your relationship with your child? It is heartbreaking for any parent of a teen to feel like they are being pushed out of their child's life, especially when it feels like the other parent is pulling the strings. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , host Laura Olinger —a dedicated teen and parent well-being coach—interviews groundbreaking e...

In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , host Laura Olinger is joined by TEDx speaker and Cloud9 founder Sonia Suthar to discuss the art of improving teen communication . Sonia shares her unique "bridge" perspective as a young adult working directly with teens, explaining why holding space is more effective than offering immediate solutions. You will walk away with a practical toolkit for n...

What are the best ways to build resilience in young athletes? How can I help my teen handle pressure? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Nick Gumpert—author of Starting, podcast host, and former collegiate athlete—to discuss the vital importance of proactive mental skill building. While many parents focus on physical stats, the real "win" in youth spo...

Are you a teen parent who feels like you’ve lost the lead in your own home? If your family is stuck in a cycle of shouting matches, shut-down rooms, and constant power struggles, it is time to move from reactivity to certain leadership. In this episode of the Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , Laura Ollinger sits down with international family transformation coach Veenu Keller, creator of the Parent...

If parenting your teen feels like a constant battle, it’s time to step out of survival mode and back into connection. If you are stuck in a cycle of yelling, punishing, and "policing" your children, you are likely parenting in survival mode. In this powerful episode of the Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, host Laura Ollinger sits down with her long-time mentor and internationally renowned family tr...

Are power struggles over the dinner table draining your energy? If you think picky eating is just for toddlers, think again. For many moms of teens and preteens, the battle over nutrition only gets harder as kids seek more independence. In this episode of the Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, host Laura Ollinger sits down with TEDx speaker and creator of Teens Cook Real Food , Katie Kimball, to disc...

Are you sitting at the kitchen table with your teen this week, staring at a course registration sheet and wondering, "Does this actually matter for college?" In Part 2 of our deep dive into the college admissions landscape, host Laura Ollinger continues her conversation with Jenna Schebell , founder of The College Navigators . While our last episode focused on the "limbo" of senior year, today we’...

It’s February, and for many high school seniors and their parents, the "college limbo" has officially set in. Between waiting on regular decision letters and navigating unexpected deferrals, the stress at home can be at an all-time high. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Laura Ollinger sits down with Jenna Schebell , founder of The College Navigators , to pull back the curtain on the final stages...

Is your teenager choosing friends or dating partners who treat them poorly? It is one of the most painful experiences for a mother to witness, yet traditional parenting often leads to the one thing we fear most: our child pulling away. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , host Laura Ollinger sits down with pediatrician and parenting expert Kristen Cook, MD , to provide a roadmap for nav...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Coach Jace Riley , founder of @6AMPractice and dad of three athlete sons. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host Laura Ollinger dives deeper with Coach Riley on the emotional realities of parenting student athletes — from jealousy between siblings, to frustration with coaches, to what to say when your kid is just done . 💬 This...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with your host, Laura Ollinger. This week, we’re joined by Coach Jace Riley—founder of @6amPractice and father of three athlete sons—for a high-impact conversation about what really goes on in the minds and homes of young athletes. Jace shares how 6AM Practice was born, why hustle culture isn’t enough, and what parents actu...

What if one mindset shift could change how teens handle pressure, comparison, and setbacks for the rest of their lives? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host Laura Olander , teen and parent wellbeing coach and founder of Positively Healthy Coaching , sits down with Chip Baker , a fourth-generation educator, bestselling author, and transformational speaker, to talk about grow...