Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry

Have you been hearing a lot about boundaries lately? And “toxic relationships"? Buzzwords capture our—and our children’s—attention, but what do memes and quotes on social media actually teach us about managing friendships and repairing ruptures? In this episode we talk about the skills of repair, the importance of connection, and valuing relationships amidst the pull of a throw-away culture.WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order.Go to songfinch.com/FLUSTER and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE - a $50 value!Go to CLARITIN.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes kids have big reactions over seemingly small things. Or they panic over something that hasn’t really bothered them in the past. Is this a “new” problem, or a different piece content that worry has discovered? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order.Go to songfinch.com/FLUSTER and start your song – after you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE - a $50 value!Go to CLARITIN.com right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pediatricians and family physicians are on the front lines of our children’s mental health needs. In fact, they are reporting more and more that it’s the most common (and often most challenging) issue they are addressing with families. On this episode, Lynn and Robin are joined by Dr. Jessica Hochman, whose practice and podcast (Ask Dr. Jessica) focus on helping families feel more confident and informed. What is it like to be a pediatrician in the age of worry? What is most satisfying/challenging for her as she strives to balance offering information, decreasing worry, and supporting healthy connection? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for GREENLIGHT today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/FLUSTER.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this recast of a popular Season 5 episode, we continue our discussion on loneliness, this time focusing on adults. Making friends in adulthood feels risky. If you are at all anxious or introverted, vulnerability and rejection hardly seem worth it. But connection is possible once we dispel some limiting beliefs. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for GREENLIGHT today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/FLUSTER.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you wish your child could hear about worry directly from Lynn? Here you go! In previous episodes Lynn has spoken directly to teens; this episode is for the youngsters. She describes how worry works, what makes it better and worse, and how to externalize and talk to worry. Listen with your child! Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for GREENLIGHT today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/FLUSTER.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve talked about kids and phones before, but it deserves another deeper look. What’s the impact of younger and younger children having smartphones? The research shows big shifts on mental health after 2010? It’s time to talk about the consequences of smartphones seriously. Here is the article by Jonathan Haidt which we discuss in this episode:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/03/teen-childhood-smartphone-use-mental-health-effects/677722/ Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout.Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for GREENLIGHT today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/FLUSTER.Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX.Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Death is a part of life, but it still scares most of us. When children experience death and other types of loss, they grieve in different ways, depending on age, family culture, and personality. How can you help your child deal with loss and grief, especially when you yourself are grieving? What can parents do and say to help children navigate a painful but universal human experience? And can we do better when showing our children how to support others? UPDATED: WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Go to earthbreeze.com/FLUSTERCLUX for forty percent off your subscription!Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/fluster.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app, use code FLUSTER, and start earning cash back.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today. Go to thrivemarket.com/flusterclux for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every once in a while, teens need a pep talk that is based on accurate information and hopeful language about their moods, their relationships and their mental health.Anxiety and depression are common and powerful but not inevitable and certainly not permanent. Listen to this with your teen. Then, have a talk and listen more. UPDATED: WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Go to earthbreeze.com/FLUSTERCLUX for forty percent off your subscription!Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/fluster.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app, use code FLUSTER, and start earning cash back.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today. Go to thrivemarket.com/flusterclux for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a fact: some kids need more social coaching than others. And if your child (or you!) struggle with anxiety, practicing social skills is both more challenging and more vital. How do we enhance our kids’ ability to make good friends? The research offers some interesting do’s and don’ts that will be helpful to all parents! UPDATED: WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Go to earthbreeze.com/FLUSTERCLUX for forty percent off your subscription!Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/fluster.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app, use code FLUSTER, and start earning cash back.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today. Go to thrivemarket.com/flusterclux for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynn often says that the hardest people to work with in her practice are the ones that don’t own their own stuff. In this episode, we talk about owning patterns in your marriage. Both Robin and Lynn work with their husbands and both are consistently working on owning and breaking patterns. Do you get defensive? Of course you do! We’ll get specific in this episode. UPDATED: WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Go to earthbreeze.com/FLUSTERCLUX for forty percent off your subscription!Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/fluster.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app, use code FLUSTER, and start earning cash back.To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​.Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today. Go to thrivemarket.com/flusterclux for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices