Tell The Others
Listen in as psychotherapist Heidi Rogers speaks with ordinary people about their extraordinary lives. Heidi also provides professional insight into some of parenting's toughest challenges - tailor-made for families with strong-willed or neurodivergent kids. Uplifting tales of personal growth, overcoming adversity, life lessons, and tools for parenting kids who are 'differently wired' that inspire us to ‘tell the others’...
Episodes
30 episodes
The real reason strong-willed, 'defiant' kids don't listen
Ever feel like your SPICY kid is allergic to the word "no"?They're actually wired to struggle with three things that make it *look* like they're being difficult 'on purpose' (when it's really just their brain asking for help).Tu...
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Prism Parents Q&A: "I'd Rather Die Than Go To The Dentist"
Dental anxiety isn't just about teeth — it's also about feeling powerless. It's a topic I covered on a recent Prism Perspective call. Tune in to learn...
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Does Everyone Need Therapy? [Trauma Redefined]
'Does everyone need therapy?'It's kind of like asking 'does everyone need deodorant'?Not strictly.BUT...Do you remember your last train ride on a summer day?Or that Uber trip? Or the customs line at the a...
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Why Your Parenting Style Isn’t Working Anymore
I don't know about you, but I like to imagine parenting as a marathon, not a sprint 🏃♀️But it's hard to think long-term when every day feels like a race to the finish line.It's like the parenting version Groundhog Day......
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My Teen's 3am Phone Obsession
If you're battling your teenager over late-night phone sessions, you're not alone!In this episode, Heidi shares why phone and tech boundaries are especially tricky for strong-willed and neurodivergent kids (you know - the SPICY children...
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19:35
Self-compassion: that’s just self-pity, right?
When we're trying to improve our emotional wellbeing, we usually focus on the present or the future.But what if the key to healing and feeling ‘whole’ is actually in our past? 🤔That's where reparenting comes in.Reparenting ...
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They have no clue what it’s like to parent a SPICY child... but they’re the first in line to give you advice 🫠
Parenting a SPICY child is often lonely, exhausting, isolating and overwhelming.I know because I have a SPICY child myself, and I see ya’ll in private practice every week 🤣We live in a society that says children should a...
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Why is my child strong-willed and so difficult?! (AKA: 'Spicy')
Heidi answers the following question in this episode:"Hi Heidi, why doesn’t positive parenting work on my spicy 8 year old? My 10 year old is so different and much more dutiful, compliant and easy. My 8 year old is aggressive, violen...
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Therapy Isn’t The Only Pathway To Healing
Ever wondered if transformation was possible for you, or if healing yourself was even an option outside of therapy?I chatted with my colleague and fellow therapist, Tom Ahern this week, all about our journeys in self-healing and managin...
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Thinking positive won't make you happy
One of the most common things people say to me is, "I know if I could just change my thinking and be more positive, then I’d be happy. I know it's my fault I'm unhappy because of the thoughts I choose".If it were THAT simple an...
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10:44
Should I have my child assessed?
I often hear from parents:"My child’s teacher has recommended my son / daughter have an assessment to understand their behaviors a bit more. I’m not sure how I feel about this. I think a label will hurt them long-term and I don’t wa...
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How to promote a healthy body image in your children
Join Heidi and Vanessa (a trauma therapist and Licensed Mental Health Social Worker) on their deep dive into all things body image, and how to find freedom in food.Some of the topics covered:What determines health?W...
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1:52:19
How to parent a teenager
I wanted to share a recent question I received in my parenting group about teenagers and their unique challenges.It opened a HUGE can of worms as I honed in on the real issue behind this mom’s concerns - a loss of control.Q:
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Why does my child have anxiety when their life seems pretty easy?
One of the common questions I hear in my private practice is ‘Why does my child have anxiety, especially when they have nothing to be stressed about?’While it’s easy to view their anxiety as ‘attention seeking’ or ‘being dramatic’, the ...
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22:28
Heal Your Relationship With Dieting And Find Freedom In Food
Mental Health Social Worker and nutritionist Vanessa Preston joins me to discuss the ways women are healing their relationship with their bodies and making room in their lives to pursue what's -actually- important to them.Her o...
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1:28:34
Winning on Wall Street: Cultivating The Traits Of Success
Being ‘successful’ is about more than luck. It often involves learning a trade, building relationships, and staying curious - even in the face of adversity and potential failure. Join Heidi as she speaks with Joe Titus, whose experience in the ...
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46:10
Coping Skills: What they are, and how to build them for ourselves AND our kids
No matter how mentally healthy, resilient, or happy you are, we all go through times when we’re faced with something difficult. Join Heidi and guest Janine Halloran as they discuss the coping methods that suit unique personalities, and how to i...
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52:26
School refusal, helplessness and a light at the end of the tunnel
One of the most common questions I get is from parents is - “how do I deal with a child who is refusing to go to school?”If it's a 6 year old starting school, or a 12 year old not getting out of the car, or a 16 year old refusing to get ...
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55:52
Grief, loss and cultivating a positive outlook after the death of a loved one
The loss of a loved one creates a new kind of 'normal' and introduces us to a kind of suffering that we have never known.Join me as I speak with special guest Brendan Murray as he opens up about his experiences with death and the loss o...
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1:12:12
Listening And Labeling: Learning About Ourselves And Why We Are 'The Way We Are'
Heidi joins writer, podcaster and creator Tom Ahern in this wide ranging discussion on religion, psychedelics, ego, EMDR, toxic masculinity and the art of becoming a better listener.What to expect from the episode:What makes lis...
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1:25:20
Why Do We React The Way We Do? Understanding Polyvagal Theory With Justin Sunseri
Ever wondered why you react the way you do? Or what's behind the quote 'mind-body connection'?Join Heidi for the answers as she dives into Polyvagal Theory with Justin Sunseri of the Stuck Not...
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1:09:44
Online Parenting Program Or 1-On-1 With Heidi: Which Is Better?
If you're contemplating booking Heidi for a 1-on-1 session OR you can't decide whether her parenting program is right for you, then you don't want to miss this. Heidi walks you through the program and how it works, helps you unders...
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Why This Lockdown FEELS Like The Worst Yet ... And What You Can Do About It
It feels like this lockdown has been the most damaging to our collective mental health since the beginning of the pandemic.The number of clients I’m seeing with increased anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation is off the charts.<...
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52:31
Have A Child Who Demands More Parental Attention Than Others?
Cancer. Depression. Prison. Anxiety. Anorexia. Addiction. Autism Spectrum.No matter the illness, diagnosis, or challenging behavior… when a family has a child who demands more parental attention than others, it can cause lifelong damage ...
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