What's Happening Here?
This is a podcast for finding the perfect imbalance of being a parent, a partner, and a person without losing the things that matter most to you in the process, like your sanity Dr. Sarah, the Brain Gal is a pediatric neuropsychologist and mom of two who translates brain science into everyday life. Kevin is Sarah’s partner in crime, bourbon aficionado, discusser of all things, and father of two. We started this podcast because we saw a big gap between research and practice, especially when you have a unique family structure like ours! We wanted to share what we have learned and hopefully what we continue to learn about navigating our lives through the lens of brain science with a big old helping of reality mixed in. We know there are lots of families that look like ours, or kinda like ours, or look nothing like ours, which makes finding a single source of guidance and advice so hard, but we’re gonna try to help you. So join us as we try to figure out what’s happening here.
Episodes
May 1, 2024 • 35 mins
There’s no crying in softball…but there’s yelling! Juliana and her teammates and their Amy G's are having a tough time with their coaches. When you have a punitive coaching style and lack positive reinforcement, the girls are going to lose interest. In schools we teach that punishment stops behavior, but it does nothing for building the skills you want to see kids develop. Same goes with coaching.
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April 24, 2024 • 27 mins
We’re married now, so Mr. B.G. has settled into his routine, Amy G. is nice and stable…mostly, and Fronnie can pivot wherever she needs to go. So what happened when Kev started talking about…living together?!” The truth is that change--even good changes can be a difficult process. We become comfortable with what we’re used to.
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April 17, 2024 • 34 mins
Ahhh, consequences...one of the tricky areas of parenting. It can be challenging to force yourself to let your kids learn from their own actions. Why is it so hard?! In this episode, we delve into some recent examples of how we've navigated these situations, some successfully and others, well, not so much...
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Kids pushing the envelope? Naaa, not our kids! Ok, actually they do it all the time and all kinds of ways. Take a listen as we ATTEMPT to navigate these situations. Maybe we can help you avoid some of the mistakes we've made. We'll give you a hint...get comfortable with Google....you'll see what we mean.
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April 3, 2024 • 27 mins
Anyone's Amy G can make an appearance at anytime...sometimes Fronnie just isn't around to help out. But that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Building strong foundations in your relationships makes moments when Amy G appears out of nowhere a little easier for everyone to handle.
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March 27, 2024 • 23 mins
What did you do this summer? Well, we got hitched! In our first episdoe of Season 3 we get dig into how everything has changed while at the same time nothing has changed since our wedding. It was a bit of a whirlwind of a day, and we were only able to get there after a lot of heavy lifting.
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June 14, 2023 • 30 mins
This is it, the grand finale of our 2nd season! In this episode we recap our engagement weekend and reflect on how in the hell we got here!
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June 7, 2023 • 14 mins
Rules are meant to be followed or broken, kinda depends. For instance, who says we have to edit out when we say the wrong episode? Turns out we don't! You guys are smart enough to figure it out, kinda like when you decide when to follow the rules. Or not.
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May 31, 2023 • 24 mins
Someone celebrated a milestone birthday and in this episode we talk about new mystery aches and pains and what we’ve learned as we’ve grown older. This includes, but is not limited to, what Sarah’s mother was right about and why a certain older gentleman can be grumpy.
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May 24, 2023 • 23 mins
In our last episode we talked about grumpy monkeys and how it’s OK to be grumpy, to sit in those feelings. In this episode, we talk about the impact of this on those around the grumpy monkey and share some advice on how to avoid getting hit in the kisser by bananas!
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May 17, 2023 • 25 mins
You know how your little brains can sometimes, well most of time, forget that there are other people in the world? In this episode we talk about how to cope with this infuriating characteristic of these brains can be and how sometimes it’sOK to be a grumpy monkey about it!
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May 10, 2023 • 28 mins
Adult friendships are so important to maintaining your sanity but they take effort to build. In this episode we talk about how building the base of those friendships can and will payoff as it is the foundation on which your friendships will stand for years into the future.
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May 3, 2023 • 30 mins
How many times have you been talking to someone about something and you realize the two of you are looking at the same thing from two completely different perspectives? Probably happens a lot, especially with your kids. Well, there's a reason for that and it's not you....it's them! Actually it's their brain and how their perception forms their reality. In this episode we talk about how impactful perception is on our brains.
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April 26, 2023 • 30 mins
Taylor is right, we're the problem when it comes to what's wrong with our kids. We don't let them fail in life and we're keeping them from learning those important life lessons. Why do we let them fail in sports, but not in school or social situations? In this episode we talk about how difficult it is to watch them fail and give them the space to learn from their failures.
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April 19, 2023 • 23 mins
In this episode we find out Sarah's line is the fear of a kid getting hit by a car, so there's that. Listen as we recount an experience we can only hope made an impression on our kids and taught them how important it is to ensure people feel heard. Disclaimer: No children were harmed in the making of this episode.
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April 12, 2023 • 28 mins
In this episode, we hear how Sarah believes reframing your perspective gives you control over your emotions...as usual Kevin is skeptical. He's not sure that's a DIY project he wants to tackle.
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April 5, 2023 • 26 mins
Apparently there is a new trend of marri....er, committed couples living separately. Look at us, being trendsetters!! In this episode we dive into how this has worked for us and why we think it's the secret to our success....so far.
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March 29, 2023 • 24 mins
Ever wonder what makes you happy, like really happy? In this episode we break down the "Happiness Formula" proposed by Dr. Arthur Brooks from Harvard. Well, we try once Kevin figured out what it all meant. It took a few times before he got it. Turns out happiness isn't that simple.
Check out the TedTalk we reference here! https://youtu.be/G7Pf2Xb5PdA
Check out the TedTalk we reference here! https://youtu.be/G7Pf2Xb5PdA
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March 22, 2023 • 21 mins
After a "brief" hiatus we're back to share more of what we've learned during our recent therapy sessions, especially regarding how important unwinding yourself from your past is to having the future you deserve.
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June 8, 2022 • 28 mins
In this episode we wrap up Season 1 by sharing some of what we learned along the way...pay attention, there may be a quiz!
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