The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller

This week on the #8 stress podcast, I share 4 signs that you're accessing the benefits of mindfulness. When we begin our mindfulness practice we notice an increase in awareness, followed by a decrease in rumination, an increase in attention and emotional regulation. By sharing stories and explanations, I'll help you know what to expect as you practice mindfulness and how to gauge your pr...

Do you get frustrated because your creative endeavors are constantly interrupted? Do you hesitate to start projects because you know you won't have time to finish them? Do you miss having a creative outlet? This week on the #8 stress podcast, I chat with Faigie Kobre who is an expert with alcohol inks. Alcohol inks are a fun and simple way to find creative expression especially if you feel li...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider shares tips from her book Frazzlebrain. Our conversation will help you see how anxiety, stress and anger combine to create moments of overwhelm and Dr. Schneider will share easy-to-implement strategies for bringing back a sense of calm. With her fantastic phrasing, Dr. Schneider's insights will help kids and grown-ups...

This week I share 5 MORE research-backed steps for increasing the  happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement  the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness , this episode offers you simple, research-backed ways to elevate happiness in your home. If you're looking to create opportunities for happier kids and grown-ups, this episod...

This week I share 5 research-backed steps for increasing the happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness , this episode offers you 5 simple ways to elevate happiness in your home. During this podcast, I mention other episodes on gratitude and these are a few you can listen to for gratitude p...

In this episode I highlight the app "How We Feel" which is a tool I recommend for all grownups and kids! I'll share 4 reasons this app has the potential to dramatically improve your life! While this is not paid advertising, it is strong encouragement to take the time to uplevel your relationship with emotions! Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I guide you through 3 practices that I use to help parents respond calmly to emotional outbursts from kids. Whether it's a meltdown or overwhelm, it's easy to get caught up in all the emotion and react to the situation instead of responding intentionally. These three tips will empower you to use your own sense of calm in situations where y...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Florence Ann Romano and I talk about mom rage, where it comes from and how to handle it. When we feel overwhelmed by emotion it's easy to blame ourselves but Florence Ann helps us look at this problem with compassionate awareness and create support systems that respect our individual needs. With her down-to-earth advice and real-life examples,...

In this episode, Conscious Communication expert Jem Fuller and I talk about how to decrease arguments and build connection. While this kind of mindful communication doesn't come naturally to most of us, it can be learned and the result is relationships that feel more connected and steady. If you are looking for ways to improve your communication with your partner and/or kids, this episode is...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I share three simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into your morning. When we start our day with mindfulness it's easier to return to that space throughout the day. We've primed the neural connections for calm, for presence and connection and we can return to them instead of frantically searching for mindfulness once our stress levels ha...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about pets! Dr. Carol Osborne walks us through the realistic expectations you should have when getting a new pet and gives you guidelines for helping kids to interact with and care for the pet responsibly. Her key tip is helping you thinking about which pet is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. Her age-specific recommendation...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about mindfully creating art. My guest Cynthia Hauk invites you to let go of criticism and judgment and engage with art for the fun of it. With simple, practical projects, Cynthia will help you get present as you get creative.  We'll talk about indoor and outdoor art activities as well as the hurdles that trip people up when it comes to maki...

In this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast, we're going to talk about an often-overlooked way to help kids feel connected. Heather Murphy is a family history expert who guides us through simple ways to share family stories to give kids a sense of resilience and belonging. With insights on how to use family history to foster confidence and connection, Heather will help you see how simple...

This week on the #8 ranked stress podcast we're talking about how to cope with the loss of a pet. Mindfulness and pet grief expert Sarah Chauncey shares insights about how the special connections we have with our pets creates a unique kind of grief. Her thoughtful and candid approach to being "fiercly present" through the end of a pet's life and the grief that follows the loss...

On this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast, we're talking about how to deal with the stress of chronic illness. When someone in the family deals with a chronic illness it effects everyone in different ways. My guest, Kelsey Harris walks us through some of the challenges specific to chronic illness while sharing tips for practicing mindfulness and self-care. This show has some great metap...

On this episode, Florence Ann Romano helps us re-frame common struggles parents are facing in a post-covid world. Helping kids process emotion, deal with separation anxiety and work through fear takes compassion and communication. Florence Ann uses her decades of experience supporting families to help you take baby steps to get your kids back on track when it comes to social skills and independenc...

In this episode, Connected Parenting Coach and international best-selling author Natalie Syrmopoulos talks with us about her four pillars for intentional parenting. No matter where you are on your parenting journey, her down-to-earth examples and simple action steps will help you create intentional, connected moments with your kids. With an emphasis on self-care, Natalie's perspective is alwa...

On this episode with America's Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman helps parents and kids move through the confusion of the past few years into a place of intentional action. Encouraging parents to get involved in their children's lives, Dr. Lieberman says the biggest mistake we can make is thinking kids aren't impacted by world events. She gives some simple tools and activities pare...

On this episode I share some simple things to keep in mind while talking with kids about tragedy. Taken from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, these steps will help you have conversations with your kids that support healing, compassion and empowerment. Learning to have hard conversations and show up for our kids during moments of tragedy can be really humbling and it can be one of the b...

Here on The Stress Nanny, the #8 Stress Podcast we talk through common stressors and how to minimize stress and build resilience. In this week's solo episode, I share an analogy for understanding how to tease apart stress. Comparing stress to a skein of yarn with a bunch of knots and tangles, I'll walk you through identifying what strands might be part of your stress knot. Once we get so...

On this episode I chat with Jerry Fu who teaches people how to engage with conflice skillfully. Jerry is REALLY SMART and he's used years of research on conflict resolution to come up with 5 steps to help even the most conflict-averse navigate challenging moments. With steps like "10 seconds of courage" Jerry will guide us through his framework and help us to navigate conflict in fa...

On this episode Sifu Rubia Smolens walks us through the benefits of Tai Chi and shares some simple ways to phrase this mindful movement practice for kids and adults. Learning to slow down can be challenging in our fast-paced world but adopting a practice like Tai Chi or Qi Gong can make it easier to create a mindful-movement habit which can help us access calm anytime. For many years, Rubia has in...

In this episode, I speak with the inspiring Sharon Coleman about her experiences letting go of fear. Sharon has a profound connection to love and she encourages listeners to recognize the love that is always available to them. When we live from this place of love fear isn't an issue. Our lives today are full of a variety of fears and Sharon's genuine message invites us all to loosen the...

On this episode, I guide you through the ABCs of Mindfulness. This is a simple and effective tool that can transform any moment. It's best introduced and practiced when kids are calm and then it can be utilized during moments of stress. You can use this tool in a variety of situations and I share several examples in this episode. It was originally shared in A Still Quiet Space by Amy Saltzman...

Who knew that cornhole had so many benefits?! On this episode, Michelle Thompson and I unpack the game of cornhole and the variety of ways that it helps families thrive. Easy to learn and simple to play, cornhole can help you talk with your spouse, spend time with your teens and connect with your community. Quickly becoming a shared passion among multiple generations, cornhole is one of the few ga...