The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller

In this episode, child behavior expert, Sandra Kwesell and I explore practical ways to connect with challenging children.  Sandi has simple ways to help parents diffuse arguments and strengthen relationships.  If you have a little one who pushes your buttons or if you're related to a child who tends to be hard to connect with, this episode is a must-listen! For 30 years, Sandra Kwesell foster...

In this episode, Jodi Woelkerling shares tips on creating an environment of resilience.  Pulling in tools from her professional practice, Jodi and I talk about what resilience is, why it's important and how to build it.  Listen in for helpful tips on how to create stress-management practices that fit into your life and strengthen your family. About Jodi-Decades of experience in the corporate...

In this episode with sisters Jocelyn Gaddie and Ashley Rice, we dive into fitness for modern moms.  With an emphasis on becoming more fit inside and out, Ashley and Jocelyn share ideas and tips on getting started no matter your age or your goals.  With the fun and encouraging energy, they share their own inspiring stories as well as moments from lives of women they've coached.  As founds of T...

In this episode, Dr. Laura Parson and I discuss contemporary theories around care and empathy especially as they pertain to women learning to care for themselves. This is a great episode for women who struggle to insert their needs in the equation of daily life. We review reasons that women's needs have not historically been at the forefront of most environments and then explore how to acknow...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar , a must-have tool for busy families, Josephine Atluri shares insights from her recent book Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected .  Guided by her years of working with clients to cultivate a mindfulness practice, Josephine sets out simple steps to bring the power of mindfulness into family lif...

In this episode sponsored by R. Koso , a fermented Japanese drink designed to support healthy digestion, Dr. Christian Heim explains 7 ways that we love.  By understanding the different types of love we can understand and deepen our relationships.  Covering everything from romantic relationships to general goodwill, Dr. Heim shares experience from his practice and research to help us love fully an...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar , a popular must-have tool for busy families, Executive Function Coach Emily Hawe and I chat about how to help kids ease into the school year.  Our conversation covers the ways that mindfulness can support executive function skills like emotional regulation, focus, impulse control, prioritizing, time management and other actions that are importan...

In this episode, Ashley Parker and I talk through simple steps to move toward greater health, wellness & wholeness.  In her playful and insightful style, Ashley asks clear questions to help us all live with a little more joy.  As the CEO of Splash of Ash, a mental health and wellness company, Ashley Parker believes that in order to change your life, it starts with your habits, routines, and ri...

In this episode with Justin Caffrey we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief.  A successful entrepreneur, Justin and his wife lost a son at a young age and in navigating the stress of grief, Justin had to re-arrange his priorities and change his relationship with life.  After healing, re-connecting with his family and enriching his spirituality, Justin has dedicated his lif...

In this episode, Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny, and I focus on building and being part of villages to help kids grow up surrounded in love with parents feeling supported.  Her pillars for building your village are so helpful for caregivers, aunts, nannies, parents and anyone invested in the growth of children. Florence Ann Romano , also known as the Windy City Nanny, is an author, phil...

In this enlightening podcast, Jodi Sternoff Cohen shares her 5 step process for balancing brain health to promote healing.  Covering complex principles using everyday analogies, Jodi's wisdom will leave you feeling empowered to care for yourself in simple and effective ways. Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils , a top resource for ess...

With encouraging anecdotes, stories from school and home, and deeply practical wisdom, this episode with Sarah Scheldt will nourish you.  Instead of "How are you doing?" Sarah asks the question "How are you being?"  Sarah shares insights on how to live in full presence while gracefully acknowledging vulnerability and failure.  As a coach and teacher, she supports families in se...

Sophia DeSantis is a wizard when it comes to creating meal systems that are sustainable.  Her family-friendly vegan recipes, coupled with her down-to-earth meal prep advice will smooth out any stress you feel about trying to get dinner on the table! As a client-centered health coach, meal systems expert and plant-based recipe creator, Sophia focuses on helping people feel empowered instead of over...

In this episode, Rob Schulz shares practical insight from his recent book Thoughts on Things Financial: Your Guide to a Chaotic Money World.  As a certified financial planner, Rob has been sharing wisdom to help people make values-based financial decisions for more than 25 years.  Himself a Navy veteran, Rob guides clients through common money mistakes to help them build stable financial futures. ...

A Mom.  A dog.  Cancer.  Hope.  In this episode, Caroline Rose, a 3 time cancer survivor, shares the story of Riley Rose, a rescue dog that helped her through some of the hardest moments of her life.  Illustrating the deep and meaningful connection between people and their pets, the story of Riley will have you laughing, crying and feeling a little more hopeful. Caroline Rose is a forty-three-year...

As a leader who routinely educates about the super strengths of introverts, Faris speaks to common tendencies of and misconceptions around introversion and points out the game-changing strengths of introverts.  As a Quiet Leadership Coach, Faris shares practical insights on how to manage energy.  By noting the types of activities that deplete and rejuvenate us we can manage our days more effective...

In this episode, Jacqueline Newman shares insights from her 20 years of practice as a divorce attorney.  With real-life tips and tools from her book, The New Rules of Divorce, Jacqueline  educates listeners on how to understand the process, ease stress and move through a divorce strategically.  As a lawyer who practices the collaborative divorce process, Jacqueline brings awareness to the multi-di...

In this episode, Crystal Mickelsen and I talk about The Essential Calendar a simple and effective system to take the stress out of family calendaring.  By viewing family life 3 months at a time, family members are able to prioritize family adventures, communicate about potential scheduling conflicts and avoid over-scheduling.  The Essential Calendar is a large-format wall calendar that comes with...

In this episode Daisy Umenyiora shares tips for caregivers to differentiate between productive and unproductive stress.  Using great analogies and practical examples, Daisy's insights will help you prioritize your comfort during times of stress which will enable you to show up more fully for those you love.  Daisy shares her perspective on differentiating between different types of stress (ph...

In this episode, Professor Pete Alexander shares his comprehensive LIGHTEN method for managing stress.  After a health crisis forced Professor Pete to take a good look at his priorities, he immersed himself in studying stress management to reverse a serious health condition and take control of his well-being.  His stories are candid and his wisdom is practical.  Don't miss this episode! A rec...

In this episode Sahra Rahim shares experiences of breaking boundaries and creating a life that she loves where she is connected with her individuality and supported in community.   Growing up in Pakistan, Sahra was limited by society and safety norms.  Her parents were encouraged to make decisions on her behalf but her mother bravely encouraged Sahra to make her own choices.  Supported in her indi...

There are few things more stressful than illness and health care.  In this episode, public health expert Meghan Nechrebecki walks us through cutting edge innovations that reduce consumer and provider stress when it comes to health care.  Her empowered patient approach is a win-win for patients and providers!  Meghan Nechrebecki, MSPH is a leading healthcare administration expert who has been solvi...

Do yourself a favor and have a listen to this chat about how to make productivity fun.  I was laughing so hard I cried while talking to Fred Moore in this interview.  Fred's down to earth and practical wisdom delivered in a fun and lighthearted way will have you re-thinking goal setting, time management and productivity.  Fred Moore has been a professional speaker and entertainer for the past...

In this episode, Arika Pierce unpacks what it takes to live life on your terms and cultivate a millennial mindset.  By helping you focus on your goals, tune into your why and identify specific action steps forward, Arika's motivating style will have you scribbling down your goals and figuring out how to reach them.  When Arika Pierce was 28, she was hired for her first “big” Corporate job.  S...

Rachel Hayek is a wise coach who guides people to a sense of calm amidst the chaos of daily life.  Drawing insights from yoga, the enneagram and her years of experience, Rachel seeks to imbue each day with a playfulness that allows life to unfold.  Her gentle wisdom will leave you feeling lighter and more comfortable with how life is going for you right now.  For more on Lindsay's Spring Rese...