In today’s episode of Overpowering Emotions, I chat about how kids can manage anxiety and empower themselves by responding to their anxiety-driven thoughts in helpful ways. I outline exactly what you need to do to guide kids through the problem-solving process.

Discover how to help kids break down overwhelming emotions, foster resilience, and turn anxiety into actionable steps.

We’ll cover:

• Understanding the brain's negativity bias and its impact on anxiety.
• Practical techniques for teaching kids defusion – a critical skill to get untangled from emotional knots.
• A step-by-step guide to helping children solve problems, with real-life examples like friendship conflicts.
• Tips for encouraging daily problem-solving and building cognitive flexibility.

Join me to learn how these strategies can transform your child's approach to anxiety and challenges, fostering confidence and emotional intelligence.

Don’t miss this episode filled with valuable insights and actionable advice to help anxious kids and teens!

In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, we jump into the fascinating world of emotional and physical wellness with guest expert Brenda Wollenberg. Brenda shares her journey from social work to nutrition, emphasizing her innovative approach to enhancing resilience in children, teens, and adults through personalized wellness strategies.

It is so important to move beyond a one-size-fits-all mentality in wellness and resilience strategies. Brenda introduces her OCC formula to help us understand the unique reasons behind children’s behaviours. By using this approach, we can effectively create wellness game plans that foster resilient behaviours serving their overall well-being.

Discover the transformative power of understanding raw genetic data for personalized health, the critical role of nutrition, sleep, and stress management in fostering resilience, and actionable insights on how to adapt these strategies to fit individual needs.

Learn about the critical roles of nutrition, sleep, and stress management in fostering resilience and well-being.

Don't miss this episode packed with valuable knowledge and practical tools to empower kids toward a more resilient and balanced life.

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About Brenda

Over the past five years, she has developed proficiency in helping clients understand the science of their genetics and in identifying patterns of behaviour that might be affecting their gene expression.

She has had the privilege of being featured on TV and podcasts. Her articles have been published in various print media and she is the author of 'Overweight Kids in a Toothpick World' and 'Eat. Sleep. Move. For Your Genetic Body Type'.

As someone who practices what she believes, Brenda is not just about helping you be the best version of yourself - she is about helping you understand how to get there.

Get in Touch

Website: www.inbalancelm.com

IG: @inbalancelm

FB: www.facebook.com/InBalanceLMWellness/

Email: inbalancelm@gmail.com

Check out these FREE resources:

Brenda’s free self-check evaluation to see if you may benefit from doing epigenetic work looking at the impact of their environment on gene expression:

www.inbalancelm.com/self-check

Support for women:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthylifestylesupportforwomen

For parents/health care professionals looking for mental health resources:

https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/articles/

Additional resources

Brenda’s latest book is a super simple resource to begin the work of personalizing wellness, w/o knowing genetics: https://www.inbalancelm.com/ESM

Today on Overpowering Emotions, we explore the intriguing concept of 'subselves'—the different parts of our personality that shape our thoughts and emotions. Discover how these subselves can either work together or clash, leading to internal conflicts.

Learn practical strategies to help kids recognize and manage their subselves, fostering better emotional regulation. Join Dr. Caroline for an insightful discussion on how understanding our inner superhero team can improve emotional awareness and resilience in children. Tune in now!

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And, if you're looking for summer success tips with your kids, be sure to check out these extra resources:

Parents of the Year Podcast Summer Series (parentsoftheyear.ca)

Summer 2024 Guide (https://bit.ly/bestsummerever2024)