Podcast Episodes

In the last decade, suicide rates for young people have tripled. When this devastating event happens, especially involving a child, it can be difficult for a family to know what to do or where to turn. Today, Kathy welcomes Jason Dyke, who lost his son to suicide. After experiencing this firsthand, he started an amazing resource […]

We’ve all been on a long, emotionally trying journey together for the last four months. Instead of a linear journey with a clear beginning and end, this seems to be more like a roller coaster with ups, downs and loops. Our feelings and frustrations are all on this same ride.  Adults are feeling stress, uncertainty, […]

A lot of progress has been made in the past decade in respect to acceptance and support of the LGBTQ+ community. But there is still a long way to go, and children growing up finding there way in a straight world, sometimes need a helping hand or listening ear. That’s where today’s guest comes in. […]

Today’s discussion couldn’t have come at a better time. When the national conversation is turning to the importance of having health and social workers playing a larger, more productive part in policing, Kathy welcomes her friend Saly Fayez. Saly is the Director of Victim Services for Fairfax County Police Department in VA. Her team is […]

Today’s episode is dedicated to the LGBTQ community in celebration of Pride Month, which takes place throughout the month of June. Our guest is Barb Royal a mom, a wife, a woman, who is funny, raw and honest about her journey as a young gay person. It’s a great opportunity for parents (and all adults) […]

Living in the midst of a global pandemic is difficult and scary for everyone. But those feelings rise to a whole new level with our guests today. Amy and her 11 year old daughter join Kathy today to talk about the challenges of having certain health conditions that make getting the virus a much more […]

This week, Kathy continues her in-depth and thoughtful series on how the Coronavirus is effecting people from all walks of life, particularly our kids.  Maddie Kalin is a high school senior and is on her way to college. But the last few months brought her regular high school life to an end. They discuss the […]

Each week you get to hear professional advice from a licensed counselor. What makes this week’s episode so exceptional is that you will hear from a guest that you can truly relate to. Kathy welcomes her friend Janet, a mother of four children ranging in age from 9 to 29.  Janet shares her real-world experience […]

Today’s guest, may just have the most well-rounded look at raising kids and all the issues that come along with it, than any guest before. Elizabeth Initrieri is a teacher, councilor and mother of three children in middle and high school.  Kathy and Liz have an engaging conversation about a whole range of topics that […]

Today is a very special show, that gives a look into how life during the time of social distancing is effecting those in higher education. Kathy welcomes three wonderful guests from Coastal Carolina University (CCU) –  Gabby Smychynsky, a college senior and division one athlete, Kimberly Tatro, a college professor, and Paul Hogan, a division […]