A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental he...
126: Your Sensory Health Matters with Virginia Spielmann, Ph.D.
Sensory health goes far beyond discomfort with a scratchy fabric or loud noises. If you are not familiar with sensory health, this episode will be full of new concepts and revelations for you. You WILL realize how important sensory health is for each of us! My guest is Virginia Spielmann, an occupational therapist who did a TEDx Talk on this topic. She explains sensory health, why it’s important, and how it matters in every area of life. Join us to learn more!
Show Highlights:
Virginia’s background and journey to her work today
Sensory health: “how” we feel, what we do with it, and why it connects to everything about our psychological well-being
Understanding sensory health as the bridge between mental and physical health
Active lifestyles and exercise don’t look the same for everyone.
Differences in sensory processing
How we unintentionally gaslight our kids’ sensory reactions
The importance of being curious as a parent
Finding a balance between accommodating and exposure/growth
Understanding systematic desensitization
Comfort AND challenge—not comfort OR challenge
The #1 intervention for improved mental health? Dance and other forms of big play
An overview of the STAR Institute’s programs, services, and events
Resources and Links:
Connect with Virginia Spielmann and the STAR Institute: Website and TEDx Talk
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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126: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 2) with Dr. Karla Lester
This episode is the second part to my conversation with Dr. Karla Lester about food shaming, weight bias, metabolic diseases, “almond moms,” and more. Dr. Karla lends her professional expertise to the discussion of these important topics. Join us!
Show Highlights:
The effect of “almond mom” parenting on kids: food shaming, eating disorders, and more
The start of binge eating disorder in very young kids
Guarding against “opposite” mistakes with your kids in making good food choices
From KC, a parent’s perspective on food choices and neurodivergent kids
A switch from compliance to compassion
The goal in feeding kids should start with a focus on intentional, daily protein intake (Start with protein at breakfast!)
Aim for habit change in a positive direction.
Understanding “food noise” and what it means to bust common food myths
Dr. Karla’s advice to parents: “Get to neutral.”
Red flags for parents to look for in their kids’ food behaviors
Responding as a parent to your child’s weight gain/loss
The truth about insulin resistance: “It is an epidemic that we cannot ignore!”
Understanding the term healthism
Resources and Links:
Connect with Dr. Karla Lester: IME Community, Dr. Karla, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Dr. Karla's radio show
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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125: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 1) with Dr. Karla Lester
Today’s topic arouses a host of different feelings and reactions around the term “pediatric obesity.” Dr. Karla Lester joins us to share her expertise as a medical professional and her perspective as a concerned parent. Discussing food and eating habits for us and our kids can send us down a rabbit hole with many tangents. Let’s get some balance and clarity in today’s episode.
Show Highlights:
Parents are victims of diet myths and bad science—and it carries over to our kids.
Having food rules doesn’t mean a commitment to restrictive eating.
How Dr. Karla came to the work she does today
“Almond moms” and “thin privilege” in our society
Fact: It is more difficult to navigate the world in a larger body, and parents fear this for their kids.
Health myths that “almond moms” believe and pass on to their kids
Does thinner always mean healthy? “No, you can be metabolically healthy, or unhealthy, at any weight.”
Comorbidities between addictions and eating disorders
Myths about obesity causing many health issues
Understanding insulin resistance and its causes
A look at the COVID-19 epidemic in a different light
Resources and Links:
Connect with Dr. Karla Lester: IME Community, Dr. Karla, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Dr. Karla's radio show
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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124: A Tale of Two Birders and Other Niche Tea
This is a lighthearted episode–because we all can use a break from all the heaviness around us. I’m welcoming Caroline, “The Niche Tea Lady,” to the show. Join us!
Show Highlights:
Understanding “niche tea”
Caroline’s favorite story of niche tea: the amazing tale of two birders
The biggest plot twist in a niche tea deep dive
Memorable niche tea surprise endings
Pyramids, video games, and the nuances of content creation
Everyone loves an underdog story!
“Discords” and weirdo behavior
The funniest niche tea in Caroline’s experience: a published back-and-forth between two high-level academics
The most viral niche tea stories in Caroline’s experience: birding and beekeeping
Resources and Links:
Connect with Caroline: TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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123: Are You an Introvert or is it Social Anxiety? with Natasha Daniels
Social anxiety is an interesting topic. Natasha Daniels is a social anxiety therapist and mom who joined us recently to discuss OCD and kids; today, we are exploring another form of anxiety as Natasha helps us understand social anxiety. She wrote a memoir, Out of My Shell, detailing her personal experience.
Show Highlights:
Natasha’s background, personal experience, and book about social anxiety
The neuro-divergent affirming movement
The difference between social anxiety and introversion
Do we ALL have some degree of social anxiety?
Thoughts on “bed rot,” social anxiety, and what’s “normal”
Social anxiety as a defense mechanism
The isolation that comes with social anxiety
OCD, social anxiety, and autism—a common connection?
“A paralyzing fear of others’ perceptions and a preoccupation with managing those perceptions”
The difference between a defense mechanism and a personality trait
An overview of Natasha’s experience with social anxiety and why she wrote her book
Social anxiety is NOT a self-esteem issue.
Outsmarting the negative critic in your head
Dr. Kristin Neff’s concept of “fierce self-compassion,” which is “a feistiness of advocacy”
Resources and Links:
Future Fans:Helping little kids become BIG fans
Connect with Natasha Daniels: Website (and book) and Instagram
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.
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