The Parentologist Podcast

Hyperactivity, Inattentiveness, and Impulsivity - Oh My!

Carrie Jackson, PhD is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and author working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance.

Dr. Carrie Jackson received her PhD in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Child Psychology, from West Virginia University in 2020. She completed her predoctoral internship at Rady Children’s Hospital through the University of California, San Diego. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital before returning to San Diego, California to open her private practice.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Carrie Jackson is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where she teaches child therapy to Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students.

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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children and Breaking Toxic Emotional Patterns

Sterna Suissa is a mom of 4 children. Ever since having her first child, Sterna has made it her goal to educate herself on parenting in order to avoid conditioning, and focus instead on building healthy relationships with her children.

Her past experiences include educating young adults who have been rejected from their homes or schools, and her constant study on parenting makes her a skilled Parenting Coach.

Her goal is to help parents. She is currently guiding a community of parents via her website. Join her on a journey that is transformative.

https://sternasuissa.com

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Are Your Child’s Sexual Behaviors Normal?

Dr. Julie Hanks, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, content creator, thought leader, online influencer, owner of Wasatch Family Therapy clinics in Utah, and host of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. Dr. Hanks is the author of two books: The Burnout Cure and The Assertiveness Guide for Women. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hanks provides online resources that empower women to prioritize their dreams, revolutionize their families, and personalize their faith. Connect with her on social media @drjuliehanks.

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The Best of Year One

For new and old listeners, here are a few clips from the most popular episodes of the first year of the Parentologist Podcast.

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1st Anniversary Episode: The Secrets of Play Based Parenting

As a special first anniversary episode, Dr. Kim is being interviewed by her first podcast guest, Heather Booker.

Thanks to all our listeners who have stayed with us this year!

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The Role of Infertility on Mental Health

Today's episode is about infertility and mental health. Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Nichelle Haynes. Nichelle Haynes is a perinatal psychiatrist with special interest in infertility, pregnancy and early parenting. She works as a psychiatrist at Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic of Austin where she also serves as CEO and partner. She is a wife and mother of 2 energetic young boys who keep her busy. She has also recently co-founded Aluma, a self-discovery workbook for moms. 

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Tales of a Single Dad: A Man’s Perspective of Life, Love, and Parenting

Damon Darienzo is a blogger and speaker who has been publicly sharing his perspectives on single parenting since 2019. His goal is to provide single parents with the resources, guidance and inspiration they can use to find happiness in their own unique lives. Damon was raised in Rochester, New York as the oldest of six children. He is a Navy veteran who currently owns and operates an Amazon package delivery company in Boston, MA, where he lives with his daughter.

You can find Damon at www.singledadmagic.com and www.instagram.com/singledadmagic and www.facebook.com/singledadmagic

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Getting Unstuck: Creating A Life of Mindfulness and Self Acceptance

Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Portland, Oregon. Originally from New York, she completed her doctorate training at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. While living in New York, Dr. Katz worked at a community clinic where she led several groups, treated individuals and couples in therapy, and taught at Stern College for Women. 

She currently works in a group practice where she specializes in working with teenagers and women, with a focus on treating anxiety and depression, amongst other things. She utilizes a hybrid of cognitive behavioral, ACT, and mindfulness techniques in her therapy work. She has gone on several mindfulness retreats and incorporates mindfulness concepts into the therapeutic work she does. She also facilitates mindfulness groups for the broader community and gives talks related to mental health and wellness.

Dr. Katz is passionate about girls’ and women’s mental health, and helping women navigate challenges to live deeply connected and fulfilled lives. She frequently writes for PsychologyToday.com and is the author of Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery. You can find her on Instagram @dr.leahkatz, Twitter @drleahkatz, and her website, drleahkatz.com where she shares mental health related tips and insights. 

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Coping with Tragedy & Processing Traumatic Events

Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University where she served as chief resident.

Dr. Gold also writes for the popular press and has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Forbes, In Style, and Self. Dr. Gold is actively working on a book about healthcare worker mental health and burnout during the pandemic for Simon Element and is a member of the Expert Advisory Council for the ViacomCBS Mental Health Storytelling Initiative and Co-author of the Mental Health Media Guide.

https://www.drjessigold.com

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Drowning in Diapers: A Mom’s Story of Her Tragic Miracle

This week on the podcast, Dr. Kim speaks with Alia Preston, a mom of four, who openly shares her story of her two-year-old daughter’s drowning. Her family was visiting in-laws over spring break and one day when she was out shopping, she received a phone call from her husband that their toddler daughter fell into the pool and had no heartbeat. Alia shares her miraculous story of how her daughter was rushed to the hospital and had no pulse for over 20 minutes, spent 6 days in a medically induced coma undergoing multiple screenings to see if she had brain damage and waiting for the fluid in her lungs to cleared, and 9 days total in the ICU. May is National Water Safety Awareness Month, so please listen to Alia’s full story of her experience and how she hopes this episode will encourage parents to be mindful of water safety and help save a child’s life!

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