The Positively Healthy Mom

When we see our kids struggling, our instinct is to step in and help. But what if confidence is built not through fixing, but through patience, practice, and trust? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host Laura Ollinger , teen and parent well-being coach and founder of Positively Healthy Coaching, sits down with Elizabeth Green , Founder of My Speech and Debate Coach , to talk...

Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! I’m your host, Laura Ollinger , teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m joined by Laurie James , certified somatic practitioner, coach, author of Sandwiched , and host of Confessions of a Freebird podcast. In this powerful episode, Laurie shares her deeply personal journey through caregiving, divorce, burnout, and healing—and how somatic exper...

Welcome back to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! I’m your host, Laura Ollinger —teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m joined by Taralee Eddington , Certified Relationship & Resilience Coach and founder of Peaceful Heart Journey . She’s also the host of The FOCUS Podcast with Taralee , where she helps families strengthen their most important relationships through emotional clarity...

Welcome to another episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! I'm your host, Laura Ollinger —teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m joined by Simone Knego , bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of Her Unshakeable Confidence podcast. Simone is a mom of six, a confidence coach, and a powerful advocate for women learning to lead and live from within. In this deeply honest and en...

Teens today are overwhelmed by pressure, comparison, and uncertainty—and parents often feel unsure how to help. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host Laura Olinger talks with James McLamb , founder and CEO of Generation Youth , about the three biggest struggles teens face today and how we can guide them through self-image challenges, relationship stress, and finding purpose....

Everyday Courage: Helping Teens Handle Nerves, Pressure & Comparison | With Mental Coach Heather Sumlin Your teen doesn’t have to be on a big stage to feel big pressure. Asking someone to homecoming, speaking in class, applying for a first job, trying out for a team or pageant – these “everyday performances” can feel huge for them. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host L...

Your teen’s skin isn’t just about appearance — it’s a key part of their overall health. In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast , host Laura Ollinger sits down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist, surgeon, and founder of Bright Girl Skincare, to talk about why teaching teens to care for their skin is one of the best long-term health investments we can make....

Is Your Menstrual Cycle Your Secret Parenting Superpower? Stop fighting your body and start leading your family with hormonal intelligence. For many moms of teens, the monthly cycle feels like a "curse" to endure while managing a busy household and a daughter’s shifting moods. But what if your cycle wasn't a burden, but a strategic tool for productivity and connection? In this episode of The Posit...

🎧 The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast Episode: Anxiety Calming Music with Barbara Minton, PhD In this episode, host Laura Ollinger , Teen and Parent Well-Being Coach, talks with Dr. Barbara Minton , PhD Psychologist and founder of musicandhealing.net , about how music can calm anxiety, improve focus, and support emotional wellness. Dr. Minton shares how her neuroscience-based approach uses specifi...

🎧 Welcome to the Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! In this episode, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Coach Bryan Goodman , a seasoned educator turned life coach and future licensed therapist, to explore how parents can strengthen communication, set clear expectations, and help their teens develop executive functioning skills that last a lifetime. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why allowing you...

The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast – Featuring Nicole Van Valin, LMFT How can moms thrive without burning out? In this inspiring episode, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Nicole Van Valin — Licensed Family Therapist, former NFL cheerleader, and author of The Joyful Leader — to explore how moms can bring strategy to their well-being and rediscover joy every day. Nicole introduces her Ready. Set....

🎙 The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast – Featuring Shellee Howard, Founder & CEO of College Ready Are you a parent with a high school student preparing for college? In this episode, we sit down with Shellee Howard, a Certified Independent College Strategist, best-selling author, and global speaker. With decades of experience and four college graduates of her own, Shellee reveals her proven, pers...

Welcome to another episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! In today’s conversation, I’m thrilled to welcome back Heather Johnston, founder of Illumination Psychotherapy in Austin, Texas. Heather and I have known each other since our kids were in kindergarten—now they’re seniors—and she brings years of insight working with teens, parents, and families. In this episode, we dive deep into: Wh...

In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , host Laura Ollinger sits down with Becca Kyle , a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to explore what’s really behind chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings—for both moms and teens. Becca breaks down how to support the nervous system naturally using simple yet powerful lifestyle changes, functional lab testing, and a root-cause a...

Teen Anxiety, Gut Health & Natural Solutions | Laura Ollinger with Guest Karen Jansen In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom , host Laura Ollinger sits down with long-time friend and doTERRA wellness advocate Karen Jansen to talk about a topic so many families are facing— teen anxiety . From the impact of gut health to the importance of sleep, movement, and reducing toxins at home, Kare...

Welcome to another episode of Positively Healthy Mom ! I'm your host, Laura Ollinger —teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Becky Whetstone, PhD , a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples through some of the hardest seasons of life. In this episode, Dr. Becky shares her personal journey, insights into managing a marriage in crisis, how...

Navigating College Admissions | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast Welcome back, Positively Healthy Moms! In this episode, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Jenna Schebell, founder of The College Navigators, to demystify today’s college-admissions landscape and equip families with the clarity and confidence they need. What you’ll learn How to stop overwhelm by focusing on what you can control in...

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! In this powerful conversation, your host Laura Ollinger is joined once again by Marquelle Brown —functional medicine nutritionist and betrayal trauma coach—for a deep dive into how food, energy, and emotion are connected. Marquelle shares: ✅ How the 7 energy systems (chakras) relate to specific foods ✅ The impact o...

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! In this empowering conversation, your host Laura Olinger sits down with Coach Eric Stenlake—Teen & Parent Coach and part of the Positively Healthy Coaching team—to redefine what confidence truly means for teens and parents. Eric shares: ✅ Why confidence isn’t about perfection but self-acceptance ✅ How to help t...

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! In this heartfelt conversation, your host Laura Olinger is joined by Carrie Lingenfelter—speech therapist, mindful parenting advocate, and host of the Heart to Heart Parents Podcast —as they explore what it really takes to raise kids with presence and compassion, while staying connected to yourself as a parent. Carr...

🎙️ Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟 In this episode, your host, Laura Olinger, is joined by Sophia Torrini, a certified clinical EFT practitioner and NCS trainer with Dr. Joe Dispenza, to explore the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping) for busy moms. ✨ In This Episode: Sophia dives into how clinical EFT and Neurochange Solutions (NCS) can support...

🎙️ Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟 In this episode, Laura Olinger chats with Dr. Matt Bernstein, a leading psychiatrist, about the powerful connection between food, metabolism, and mental health.       ✨ In This Episode:  Dr. Bernstein shares his personal story of his sons' health challenges and how it changed his approach to psychiatry.    &nb...

🎙 Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟 In this episode, Laura Olinger chats with Renaye Thornborrow, founder of Adventures in Wisdom, about empowering kids with mindset skills through story-based life coaching. ✨ In This Episode: How life coaching builds kids' confidence, resilience & self-esteem Simple ways parents can use coaching at home Inspiring success stories from real fam...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the “The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast” Today, your host Laura Ollinger sits down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CEO and co-founder of ImpactParents.com, to explore the Parenting Executive Function—a powerful approach to guiding teens, especially those with complex needs, toward independence and success.  Elaine shares her journey as a mom of three "comple...

Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast ! I’m your host, Laura Olinger, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce Dana Kay, ADHD expert, board-certified health and nutrition practitioner, and CEO of the ADHD Thrive Institute. Dana is passionate about helping families with ADHD thrive naturally, and she’s here to share her inspiring journey and practical tips. 🌟 Dana’s personal story began when h...