The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller

The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller

I want to make your life easier! I search far and wide for the easiest and most effective tools to decrease stress and I share them with you. Each episode is designed to help you decrease mental, physical, and emotional stress. With an emphasis on understanding how stress impacts children and how to teach them coping skills, this podcast is your go-to for family stress management.

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February 13, 2025 54 mins

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Show Notes: Stress Nanny Podcast

Episode Theme: Embracing Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

  • Host Update: Lindsay Miller shares more about the spacing of podcast episodes to prioritize client work and personal balance, with plans to release new content, including interviews and an online audio course.
  • Guest Feature: Julie Potiker, author of “Snap from Chaos to Calm,” discusses the SNAP system for stress management. The ...
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The episode delves into the concept of emotional DNA, as presented in Judy’s book “The Power of Your DNA,” which is part of the Genealogy 3.0 framework. This approach examines how inherited emotional patterns from significant family events impact individual behavior and emotional health.

Key Discussion Points:

  1. Emotional DNA and Its Influence:
    • Definition and significance of emotional DNA as inherit...

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In this solo episode, I share one of our family's favorite mindfulness tools: The Green Zone. This simple tool can be used at home, at school, for homework, and during new experiences. Anytime our kids are uncomfortable, understanding the green zone can can help. In this quick show I share a story about my daughter's soccer team and how the green zone helped us through a moment of change and uncertainty.

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In this second episode of a two-part series with college planning expert Brad Baldridge, we talk through these important college planning topics:

  • How to determine the actual cost of college based on your family income.
  • What unique options your student might have.
  • Finding the right balance of quality, cost and prestige in choosing a college.
  • Understanding scholarship options.
  • Being realistic about loan amounts.
  • Important...
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In this first episode of a two-part series, I talk with college planning expert, Brad Baldridge. We cover:

  • Early stage planning including savings considerations and communication skills you can build to make the college planning process easier.
  • Why mindfulness skills such as self-awareness, flexibility and creativity allow for more effective college planning. 
  • How parents and kids can make values-based decisions.
  • Late...
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In this episode, guest Jessica Conoley walks us through all the ways that "Positive Intelligence" helped her get back on her feet after the loss of her mom. Using images like the judge, the hyper vigilant, the victim and more, the concepts from Positive Intelligence, which has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal, can help us recognize the thoughts that might be holding us back....

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September 12, 2024 18 mins

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Join me on this "listen together" episode of the Stress Nanny Podcast as we explore:

  • Why learning multiple mindfulness tools is important.
  • How young kids can practice the five senses meditation in a fun way.
  • How older kids can practice the five senses meditation at school.
  • Why practicing mindfulness tools when we're calm is essential for managing stressful moments.

Have your kiddo join you...

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In this episode, we get a glimpse into the heart and mind of Dr. Mahsa Hojat Koshniak, a clinical social worker renowned for her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Mahsa opens up about her rich personal and professional experiences, shedding light on the critical facets of trauma, mental health, and the transformative power of understanding and support.

Key Themes Explored in this episode:

  • Cros...

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Welcome to an empowering episode where we dive deep into reshaping the fitness industry’s landscape with the inspiring founder of WeShape, Katie Bramlett and your host Lindsay Miller. This conversation is not just about fitness; it’s a call to action against toxic norms and a journey towards holistic wellness, body acceptance, and self-reflection.

Main Themes:

  • Challenging Toxic Norms: Discover how WeShape is taking ...
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In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsay sits down with Florence Ann Romano, author of “Build Your Village,” to delve into the urgent need for supportive communities amidst concerning teen well-being statistics and the toll of social media on mental health.

Main Themes:

  1. Troubling Trends in Well-being and Social Media: Florence Ann shares her insights on the current state of teen mental health and the adverse effec...

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities and critical nature of nurturing emotional intelligence in our children. Lindsay guides us through the often challenging journey parents embark on to teach their children how to understand, express, and manage their emotions effectively.

Main Themes:

  • Parental Challenges: We discuss the common obstacles parents face, such as dealing with thei...
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As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. But fear not! Our guest today is here to guide us through a stress-less journey of healthy holiday eating. Lynne Bowman is known for creating healthy and tasty meals and she'll share ideas on how can we transform our holiday feasts into a stress-less culinary experience that we can share with our kids.

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Welcome to this episode of the Stress Nanny podcast where child development expert Lindsay Miller shares fun, research-backed ways to teach kids mindfulness and emotional regulation.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with educator and entrepreneur Kailey Lefko about Educalme, an easy-to-implement social and emotional learning program for teachers.

To start off: Kailey's background

Kailey is a teacher who quic...

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In today's episode, Lindsay shares ideas and practices to help you bring self-awareness into your conversations. At the time of recording there are many parents having tough conversations this week as they explain world events. The goal with this episode is to help you process your feelings so that you can show up for your kids as they process their feelings.

Segment 1: Why is Self-Awareness Important

We explore th...

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In this episode of The Stress Nanny Podcast, after sharing what you can expect from the podcast moving forward, I share conversation-starters that will help you support your anxious child. While it can be challenging to sit with an anxious child, supporting them as they notice, process and respond to anxiety is key to helping them manage big feelings. In this brief episode, I share tips and activities from my weekly M...

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September 2, 2023 43 mins

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Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with emotional wellness advocate Ashley Williams about how to use mindfulness to increase happiness in family life.

Segment 1: Ashley's background

Ashley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness so...

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Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with grandma and author Lynne Bowman about how to simplify family life and connect with kids through meaningful moments in the kitchen. 

Segment 1: Lynne's background

Lynne raised 3 kids as a single mom and is now a proud grandmoth...

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Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with psychologist and author Dr. Richard Oelberger about how to help high-performance athletes manage stress. Dr. Oelberger teaches people to tune into themselves and cultivate an intentional mindset to manage challenges.  

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Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Melissa Vogel, founder of Bomb Mom. Melissa is committed to helping women cultivate a fit mind and body.  Her insights help women to feel empowered on their fitness journey.

Segment 1: Melissa's journey to becoming a fitness professional

I...

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Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum.  As the oldest woman to give birth to twins at age 62 , Dr. Frieda has an incredible perspective on parenting and shares valuable insights and wisdom for modern parents.

Segment 1: Dr. Frieda's Introduction

In this seg...

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