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You've done everything you can to be a great parent, but your child is still struggling. You are not alone, and you are not failing as a parent. Whether your child is struggling with depression and anxiety or is just simply defiant, you will find the support you need and the interventions that work here.
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Brandon explores the dynamics of parent-child communication, focusing on the significant impact that voice and tone have on relationships. He discusses the differences between stern, mean, and permissive voices, emphasizing the importance of effectively using a stern voice without crossing into being mean. Listeners will gain insights into assessing their own communication patterns and intentions, along with practical strategies for expressing themselves during conflicts. Additionally, Brando...
Brandon dives into the misconceptions surrounding "dopamine addiction" and "dopamine cleanses," shedding light on the deeper science of addiction. He explains that while popular trends offer quick fixes, addiction is rooted in complex neurological pathways that make recovery challenging and relapse tempting. Brandon explores how substances and unhealthy behaviors disrupt the brain’s key regions—like the basal ganglia, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex—altering pleasure centers and decision-maki...
Brandon tackles the changing landscape of mental health care, emphasizing the crucial role that accurate diagnosis plays in effective treatment. He addresses the shift in how new therapists are trained, noting that many now enter the field without a solid foundation in theory or diagnostic skills. Brandon stresses the importance of establishing a baseline to distinguish between lifestyle factors and actual mental health disorders, explaining how misdiagnosis can hinder true healing. He examin...
Brandon sits down with Zack Collie, AMFT, to explore Zack’s extraordinary journey of resilience and perseverance. At just 15, a diving accident left Zack paralyzed from the neck down, forever changing his life. Faced with this profound challenge, Zack chose a path of resilience, ultimately finding purpose as a therapist. Together, Brandon and Zack discuss the feeling of being “stuck” after trauma or difficult diagnoses, and how resilience and gratitude can transform adversity into strength. Z...
Brandon analyzes the essential role of routines in mental health, focusing on the dangers of overbooking and underbooking our lives. He explains how many individuals and families tend to overbook every moment—to ensure their kids get ahead, make more money, or secure future opportunities. This constant hustle often leads to increased anxiety and stress, causing a neglect of the six pillars of a balanced life. He shares how a purpose-driven routine can help prevent burnout and maintain emotion...
Brandon emphasizes the delicate balance between enabling and supporting a child, stressing that allowing kids to experience failure is essential for their growth. He encourages parents to step back from constant interference and let natural consequences teach important life lessons, such as managing schoolwork and developing executive functioning skills. By doing so, children learn accountability and resilience, rather than relying on parents to solve their problems. Brandon also explains tha...
Brandon introduces the concept of cycles that shape parent-child relationships, including navigating the “cycle of why,” where children challenge rules out of defiance rather than curiosity. He offers practical advice on maintaining authority without falling into constant justification and examines co-parenting dynamics, where differing values can lead to power struggles that children may exploit. Additionally, Brandon addresses mental health issues like dysthymia and anxiety, highlighting ho...
Brandon shares insights on the intense dynamics between parents and children facing explosive anger and codependency. He highlights how parents often justify extreme reactions to their child's behavior, which can fuel a cycle of frustration and resentment, especially as children seek independence. Brandon emphasizes the importance of eliminating yelling, using disengagement techniques, and setting boundaries, particularly when dealing with issues like eating disorders or emotional withdrawal....
Brandon assesses key themes that resonate deeply with parents: justice, grief, and identity. He discusses how parents often feel the need for fairness when their efforts go unrecognized, especially in co-parenting dynamics, and how letting go of that need for justice can bring peace. Grief is another core theme, as every season of parenting involves letting go and adapting, whether it’s a child’s struggles in school or a more profound rejection. Brandon emphasizes the importance of balancing ...
Brandon addresses the challenges of parenting a struggling child and how it can overshadow the needs of the entire family and yourself. He highlights the importance of balancing your life through the 6 pillars—mental health, relationships, physical health, career and education, spirituality, and hobbies—and how focusing exclusively on one child can be counterproductive. He also examines the effects of unresolved anger and the need to make amends. By shifting your focus from trying to change y...
Brandon tackles the challenges of raising a "problem child," focusing on managing temper tantrums and establishing effective boundaries. He shares proactive strategies for navigating the emotional ups and downs of adolescence, particularly for children who struggle with self-soothing and exhibit reactive behaviors when not engaged in stimulating activities. Brandon also discusses ways to support the other children in the household, ensuring everyone feels valued and preventing resentment from...
Brandon dives deep into the power of self-care and boundaries in parenting. Instead of trying to change your children, who may be struggling with their own challenges, he urges you to focus on your own health and well-being. By doing so, you can create a healthier environment that encourages your children to thrive. Setting boundaries isn’t about punishment or reward but about protecting yourself. He'll guide you on how to stop taking your child’s emotional reactions personally, take accounta...
Brandon examines why parents often struggle to maintain healthy relationship practices, especially during challenging times. When crises arise—whether it's grades, substance use, or mental health issues—it's easy to revert to old, ineffective habits out of frustration or fear. He discusses the importance of having a plan and sticking to it, even when things get tough. Rather than solely concentrating on your child’s behavior, prioritize your own growth, particularly during calmer periods. By ...
Brandon delves into the critical role of honesty in parenting. He explores how being truthful about decisions, motivations, and family dynamics can profoundly impact children's development. Examining past choices and their consequences highlights the importance of daily self-reflection and transparency about temperament and limitations. He also discusses the challenges of managing intense emotions and navigating differing parental values within the family. Emphasizing clear communication and ...
Brandon explores why many parents fixate on setting boundaries, emphasizing the need to first understand what they can and cannot control. Instead of relying solely on boundaries, parents should focus on connecting with their children through patience and open-mindedness. Using the 90/10 Rule—spending 90% of the time connecting and only 10% correcting—parents can engage more effectively by listening and responding thoughtfully. Effective communication involves listening more, reacting less, a...
Brandon tackles the growing issue of "failure to launch," where young adults struggle with independence, creating stress and resentment in families. Learn how setting healthy boundaries and focusing on your well-being can support your child's growth and family harmony. He also emphasizes that parenting is a journey best navigated with community support—it's not one to undertake alone. Find insights on empowering your child's autonomy while maintaining peace and satisfaction in your parenting ...
Brandon explores the challenges of parenting a defiant child and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries. He explores how parents can team up effectively even amidst meltdowns and defiant behaviors, and why disengagement and silent consistency can bring calm to chaotic situations. Discover actionable strategies for protecting your peace without sacrificing your well-being, and learn why maintaining clear, simple, and concrete boundaries is key to fostering a healthier family dynamic.T...
Brandon dives into the complex world of parent-child relationships, focusing on strategies for repairing and nurturing a connection with a child who seems distant or wants to cut ties. He touches on overcoming parental fears by understanding the purpose of boundaries for long-term contentment without resentment. This episode highlights the value of persistence, consistency, and healthy communication for mental well-being in challenging times.This audio is from the 'Hope for Parents with Strug...
Brandon explores food addiction, boundaries, and grief in parenting. He explains that addiction behaviors can persist without substance use and stresses the importance of setting firm boundaries to avoid enabling. Parents should focus on healthy behaviors, consistent boundaries, and not basing their actions on their child’s reactions. Grief can affect behavior but shouldn't change how we approach boundaries. Brandon advises parents to never give up, love unconditionally, seek connection, enli...
Zack Collie is an Associate Marriage Family Therapist who has been working at Inspired Resolutions for a year. He has an Instagram @theparalyzedtherapist. He was in a diving accident at 15 years old that left him wheelchair-bound. This event led him down the path of becoming a therapist to help others. Zack is also newly married and has taken on the role of stepdad. What’s the difference between morals and values? Morals refer to what’s right and wrong. While values capture what’s import...
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