Dr. Sheryl‘s PodCouch

Melissa Wirt is CEO of Latched Mama and author of the book I Was Told There’d Be a Village, a book for moms by a mom. In her own words, here is her story:“Hi, I’m Melissa, mom of six, CEO of Latched Mama, and someone who’s in the deep trenches of motherhood right beside you. Motherhood is beautiful, messy, exhausting, and sometimes so lonely it hurts. When I became a mom, I was told there’d be a village, but what I found was a journey I had to figure out on my own."After eight year of building this brand, I knew I needed to do more to help moms feel seen. This book is my heart on paper—filled with stories, humor, and hard-earned lessons from my own motherhood journey. It’s for the moms who feel like they’re doing it all alone, for the moms searching for connection, and for the moms who just need to know they’re enough."I wrote this book because I wish I’d had it during my hardest days as a mom. It’s my way of reminding you that you don’t have to do it all or be everything to everyone. You’re enough, just as you are.”You can also find Melissa on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Anmol Kapoor is a pioneering leader in precision healthcare, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology who is revolutionizing modern medicine. As the founder of CardiAI and BioAro, he leads innovations in genomics, longevity medicine, and personalized healthcare. Dr. Kapoor holds over seventy patents in diverse fields including AI, genomics, quantum sciences, medical devices, supplements, and digital health. His groundbreaking work has significantly advanced diagnostic methods, treatment outcomes, and overall healthcare strategies worldwide.One of his companies, BioAro, offers genetic and microbiome testing, empowering individuals with valuable health insights that were previously inaccessible. With a focus on evidence-based guidelines, BioAro provides affordable, personalized healthcare experiences. Through genetic data analysis, BioAro reveals inherited and acquired health risks, aiding decisions on diseases, pharmacogenomics, and nutrition. He discusses these remarkable tests, the advances in detection and technology, and offers tips for living a healthier lifestyle, which will, in turn, improve mental health.You can find out more about BioAro at their website.You can find Dr. Anmol Kapoor on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Courtney Tracy is the founder of Truth Doctor Media, which addresses some of society's most challenging mental health conditions. They specialize in creating mental-health-informed content for the general public and blend personal storytelling with helpful guidance using Dr. Courtney's "human first" approach. Their resources are designed to support and empower those struggling with their mental health. The truth is: No one should have to "human" alone.Her book Your Unconscious Is Showing is a groundbreaking guide showing us how being “out of control” (and admitting it) is the first step to living a truly better, more meaningful life.Half psychology textbook written by your best friend (who's also a therapist), half comprehensive guide brimming with actionable insights for engaging with our unconscious positively and productively, Your Unconscious Is Showing is here to help us accept what we can't control, courageously change what we can, and wisely know the difference.You can find Dr. Tracy at her website, and on TikTok.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Bennie Fowler is a six-year veteran of the NFL. He began his career as an undrafted free agent signed by the Broncos in 2014. He spent four years with the Broncos and was a member of the Super Bowl 50 championship team in 2016. Bennie played college football at Michigan State University, where he was a member of the 2014 Rose Bowl championship team. Bennie holds the annual Bennie Fowler youth football camp in Detroit, Michigan, is an in-demand speaker trained through the NFL Speakers Bureau, and lives in Denver during the offseason.In his book Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success, Bennie Fowler shares stories that will help you overcome what’s holding you back. You’ll hear from Bennie and other professional athletes like Draymond Green, Julius Thomas, Darqueze Dennard, and Demarcus Ware, as well as entrepreneurs and employees, on how they rose to the occasion when adversity struck. You’ll gain a better understanding of yourself and be motivated to implement the daily practices you learn from these top performers.You can find Bennie Fowler on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a mother of two, married to her high school sweetheart, and she has worked in the field of relationship education for over 15 years alongside her father, Dr. John Van Epp, who is the founder of Love Thinks and developer of multiple relationship education courses that have been taught to over a million people worldwide. She is “on a mission to help women feel empowered in all of their relationships so that they feel whole, light, and deeply connected to those they love.”Her new book, A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment and Great Sex, where she helps couples view the mental load—the endless and mostly invisible work of managing a household and family—as a shared enemy to conquer versus a problem they have with each other, offering practical solutions for navigating the most common pain points couples struggle with. She offers practical advice that goes beyond getting your spouse to pick up the slack and focuses on the unique perspectives and experiences of each partner, enabling both of you to feel seen and heard. She helps you leave behind resentment and anxiety and begin to:* Understand why the mental load primarily falls on women and how it impacts sexual desire* Share perspectives, expectations, ownership, and accountability* Use actionable plans for divvying up tasks and teaching the next generation how to share the mental loadThrough research and stories based on real couples, A Better Share guides you out of the endless stress and resentment cycle and into a relationship where sharing is caring, having fun together is a priority, and great sex isn't a thing of the past.You can order her book here. And you can find her at her website and on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Cara Natterson is a leading voice in puberty and adolescent health. A pediatrician, speaker, and the co-host of the This Is So Awkward podcast, she is the author of ten books including the bestselling This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and the New York Times bestselling The Care and Keeping of You series. When her own kids started puberty, Cara founded Less Awkward, the first company aimed at making puberty less cringey and more comfortable with both product and content. Cara graduated from Harvard college and Johns Hopkins Medical School, trained at UCSF. She has two college aged kids and lives in Los Angeles.Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a national bestselling author and puberty educator who helps adults navigate uncertainty while supporting the kids they love. She is co-author of the national bestselling book This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, co-host of the This Is So Awkward podcast and President of Content at Less Awkward. Vanessa was founder of Dynamo Girl, a company focused on building kids’ self-esteem through sports and puberty education. A graduate of Wellesley College, Vanessa holds a Masters in Jewish History, but perhaps her most important schooling comes from raising her own four children, ages 14 to 21.Their book This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained is the ultimate guide for adults helping tweens and teens navigate the rollercoaster of puberty.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram.Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website.You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! If you’re navigating the amazing, ever-changing, and sometimes overwhelming world of parenting, you’re in the right place. I’m so glad you’re here!This is The Crucial Years—a community where we’ll explore the joys, challenges, and real talk of raising kids. Here’s a little hello from me and what you can expect moving forward.Let’s get the conversation started- I can't wait to hear from you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Jessica Joelle Alexander is the creator of Raising Digital Citizens, which is designed to "help families foster more meaningful relationships based on what researchers clearly confirm is the very best protection for children in the digital world: conversations."Talking together about values in the online world and making a bond based on trust, not fear, is one of the best long term investments in a child’s safety a family can make. Most parents have no idea how to even begin to cover everything when discussing digital citizenship. This is exactly why Raising Digital Citizens’ conversation cards were created: to help you cover all the important topics in a fun, hands-on way so you can ensure your child knows what to do in any situation even when you aren’t there to protect them.The cards are followed up by a personalizable agreement, ongoing support, guidance and lots of cutting edge research and tools to help you evolve together with understanding and respect, not distance and hostility.You can find Jessica at her site here. You can find Raising Digital Citizens here.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Best-selling Author and Educational Consultant, Craig A. Knippenberg, has developed effective parenting strategies to help "imperfect" parents build resilient kids and families. His highly popular books and podcast support people all over the world discover how their children's brains work so they can foster both deeper connection and independence without guilt or shame.In his newest book Shame Free Parenting, Craig demystifies the challenges of over-protective parenting and offers a thoughtful guide to resilient and genuine parenthood. Loaded with judgment-free parenting wisdom and invaluable resources, Shame-Free Parenting inspires parents to build families that not only withstand challenges but flourish amidst them. After all, building strong families is what healthy parenting is all about.You can find Craig at his site here. You can find Shame Free Parenting here.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Bonnie Mitchell is the Clinical Director at Healthy Life Recovery, a rehab center in San Diego that offers education and treatment to help their patients' journey to sobriety. Whether transitioning out of a residential setting or starting recovery, Healthy Life Recovery outpatient rehab and sober living can help achieve lasting sobriety. Their addiction treatment program is designed by clinical professionals to provide individualized levels of care. On this episode of Dr. Sheryl's PodCouch, Dr. Mitchell joins Dr. Sheryl and discusses how to spot dopamine addiction that stems from everything from social media to video games to marijuana to other chemicals, how to address it, and how to replace those addictions with healthy hits of dopamine. She discusses "dopamine detox" and a "dopamine diet." In a world where dopamine hits seem to await around every corner, this episode will equip you with what you need to know to live and thrive in it.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, Samantha Rose, steps out of the shadows to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother’s suicide. What begins as a solitary journey of grief shifts form when her mother slips back from the darkness beyond to reconcile her irreversible choice. Raw, deeply revealing, and with resilient humor throughout, Giving Up the Ghost explores the layered complexity of mental health, the love between mothers and daughters, and how, in the aftermath of inconceivable loss, we can release our inner ghosts and write a new story for ourselves.Giving Up the Ghost is a memoir about a ghostwriter who “ghosts” a ghost—beyond that interplay, the narrative reveals hidden truths—about her mother’s surprising death and also, it shines a light on how Rose had become a ghost in her own life—hiding, shrinking, no longer speaking for herself. You can find Samantha Rose on Instagram, and you can order her book at Amazon or book retailers everywhere.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

As a ghostwriter, Emily once lived in the shadows of other people's stories. While she loved the work, over time, she realized something was missing—a deeper connection to her own voice and purpose. Through her studies with Human Design and Gene Keys, Emily discovered a more expansive way to share her gifts: helping others not only find the words to tell their stories but also to craft the next chapter of their lives.Today, Emily works with women who are ready to align who they are with what they do. Using Human Design and Gene Keys as a foundation, she helps women break the patterns that lead to burnout and overwhelm, expand their life vision, and step into their days with clarity, purpose, and joy. The culmination of this work leads women to a new beginning, where they feel emboldened to create the unique impact only they can make on the world.When she’s not working with clients, Emily can be found binge-watching Netflix romances, hanging with her kids, or sharing her own stories on Substack.You can find her at her website Human Design Haven.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha's transformative insights and reframes resonate with the hundreds of thousands of women in the Mother Untitled community and beyond.Her book, The Power Pause is a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching stay-at-home motherhood or a downshifted career as an enriching chapter — the opposite of a death knell for a woman’s professional life. You can order it here. She discusses the book in great detail on this week's episode.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.Please follow Dr. Ziegler on Instagram. Sign up for Dr. Ziegler's newsletter at her website. You can pre-order Dr. Ziegler's new book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or your local book retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Kristi Rible is founder and CEO of The Huuman Group™ where she is dedicated to “humanizing the workplace” by developing caring leaders for a future of work that will depend upon workplace equity, psychological safety, and whole well-being.She also created a course for Stanford University called "Motherhood & Work: Challenges & Opportunities for Positive Change" starting on February 5th! This course discusses topics that some often feel can be taboo, but puts the data behind what mothers are feeling and experiencing and why they are feeling and experiencing it ... Those experiences have names like "the motherhood penalty", "the double burden syndrome", "economies of gratitude", "the care economy", "the stalled gender revolution, and "relative deprivation" to name a few ... and these experiences of mothers are universal and GLOBAL in nature. You can find all of Kristi's work at her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Kailan Carr is on a mission to prioritize play for kids living in this screen saturated world. She is a former teacher with a masters degree in Literacy and founded Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between to make it easy for caregivers to use screen-free activities and more play in their day to day. Limiting screen time was (and still is) so important to her. It wasn't easy, but it is SO worth it.Her book Screens Away, Time To Play! is an award-winning children’s book inspiring screen-free activities and sparking conversations about screen time limits. Recommended by early childcare experts, pediatricians, and child psychologists! This lighthearted and playful rhyming book for ages 3-7 makes a difficult topic approachable. You can find all of Kailan's work at her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Alyssa Blask Campbell is a teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert with a masters degree in early childhood education. She co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing method, and researched it across the country. Their revolutionary, research-backed Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.Tiny Humans, Big Emotions provides the tools to tackle every sort of stressful child-rearing situation, including:What to do when your child throws a tantrum (it's not what you think!)Helpful scripts to handle any challenging moment like school refusal and bedtime resistanceHow to react when your child hits, kicks, or bitesEasy tips that help regulate your child’s nervous systemHow to anticipate and end meltdowns before they even beginYou can learn more at Alyssa's website Seed and Sew.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC is an author, licensed therapist, and expert on relationship systems. She helps individuals and organizations learn to think differently about their relationship challenges and begin to operate more thoughtfully and less anxiously.Her book True To You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself is a relatable self-help guide for people who want to learn to live less focused on others’ reactions and more confidently by their own principles. Readers will learn how to:Interrupt relationship patterns that keep you stuck.Rely less on praise and approval from others.Develop a solid sense of self in anxious times.Build more authentic and rewarding relationships.You can find Dr. Kathleen Smith at her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Jody Carrington is a psychologist, best-selling author, and public speaker with an affinity for helping teams and organizations overcome their most complex, human-centred problems. Her glowing energy and incomparable ability to connect with audiences result in compelling keynotes and life-changing workshops. Her book Feeling Seen examines how and why humans are so disconnected right now, worse than we have been in the history of the free world. Dr. Jody looks at how we got so lost, and all the soul-ripping contributions to a disconnected world. Then, Jody deciphers with the reader a road map back home, back to each other, to discover how the simple act of acknowledgment can change the world. And then she unpacks the hardest part: when we (inevitably) lose our way again.  You can find Dr. Jody Carrington at her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Eric Tipler has spent the past twenty years working with teenagers as a teacher, writing coach, and college admissions counselor. His students have attended the country’s top colleges and universities, including all eight Ivy League schools. Eric holds degrees from Harvard and Yale, and he is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling.With admission rates at an all-time low, getting into a competitive college is tougher than ever. At the top schools, a strong transcript and test scores will get your foot in the door, but it’s your essays, and the personal qualities that they highlight, that will move your application to the top of the pile.Yet it’s often hard to know where to start. Seasoned college admissions expert and educator Eric Tipler has seen this firsthand. In Write Yourself In Tipler, a former high school teacher, meets students where they are and shows them how to craft a winning essay: one that is authentic, vulnerable, and highlights traits like personal growth, intellectual curiosity, and emotional maturity.You can find Eric Tipler at his website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Phyllis Fagell has worked in both public and private schools with students in grades K-12. She currently works as the school counselor for Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and provides therapy to children, teens and adults in private practice. She also was a previous guest on Dr. Sheryl's Podcouch, appearing in Episode 050: Middle School Matters.Her newest book Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times discusses how to bolster any middle schooler’s resilience by leveraging the 12 Middle School Superpowers they need to manage disappointment, self-regulate emotions, take healthy risks, and recover from any setback.You can find her at PhyllisFagell.com and on X.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

For more than two decades, Rebecca Rosen has served as an ambassador between the spirit world and our day-to-day world—relaying wisdom and insight from angels, guides, and those who have passed on to people seeking answers in the here and now. You can visit her YouTube FAQs playlist to get the answers to some of the most common questions she is asked. She has written four books: international bestsellers Spirited and Awaken the Spirit Within, What the Dead Have Taught Me About Living Well, and her most recent book, What’s Your Heaven? which is what she discusses with Dr. Sheryl. Please visit RebeccaRosen.com for more.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Jessica Speer is the highly acclaimed author of books for kids and teens, including The Phone Book - Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand. She is also the author of the award-winning, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised, both of which grew out of her work with kids.Blending social science, stories, and fun activities, her writing unpacks tricky stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. She has a Master's Degree in Social Sciences and a knack for writing about complex topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica regularly contributes to media outlets on content related to kids, parenting, friendship, and social-emotional learning. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

In 2008, Rebecca Fogg walked away from her New York life and successful career in financial services to move to London, where she co-founded the Institute of Pre-Hospital Care at London’s Air Ambulance and continues to work, write and learn Scottish fiddle. BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA: An Explosion, An Obsession and a New Lease on Life (Penguin Random House/Avery Books), is her first book.  You can find all of Rebecca's links here. Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Rachel is the CEO of Gaia Scholastic and the PK-8 Coordinator of Environmental Education for the Garrison School District. For both of these roles, her mission is to cultivate a generation of environmentally-literate global citizens by integrating nature and environmental concepts into the learning experiences of students of all ages and abilities. She builds interdisciplinary content in a way that challenges students to make connections - with themselves, with each other, and with nature, across content areas. A former outdoor educator, She trains teachers across the country on how to re-shape their curriculum through an environmental lens. Her educational and professional pursuits focus on bridging the gap between Mainstream and Environmental Education. You can explore her consulting services here, and you can find her on X here, and on LinkedIn here. Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Cynthia (Cindy) Muchnick, a graduate of Stanford University, is an expert in the college admission process. She got her start in admission offices before opening a private study skills and college counseling business in Southern California, which she ran for over fifteen years. As an Assistant Director of Admission for the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago, she screened and reviewed over three thousand applications, interviewed prospective students, and served on the admission committee to evaluate borderline applicants and appeals cases. Then, as a private counselor, she helped hundreds of high school students navigate their academic journeys, including course selection, study skills, time management, and college applications. Since closing her private educational practice in 2011, Cindy has focused on public speaking to student, parent, school and business groups on a variety of education-related topics.Over the course of her career, Cindy has written numerous books; The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World (Familius/Workman/Hachette, 2020) is her tenth. Her other titles include The Best College Admission Essays (co-author, ARCO/Peterson’s, 1997), The Everything Guide to Study Skills: Strategies, Tips, and Tools You Need to Succeed in School (Simon& Schuster, 2011), Straight-A Study Skills (co-author, Simon& Schuster, 2012), The Everything College Checklist Book (Simon& Schuster, 2013), Writing Successful College Applications: It’s More than Just the Essay (Peterson’s Publishing, 2014), and four other books (Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House). Her essays have appeared on Zibby Owens’ Moms Don’t Have Time To Write Medium platform, Your Teen Magazine, College Confidential, Raising Teens Today, The Los Angeles Times, and The Mom Experience, among others.Cindy raised her family in Newport Beach, CA, and moved to Menlo Park, CA, in 2018, where she resides with her husband and is parent to two teens who are still at home, a college student, and a college graduate who is a teacher. For further information, or to inquire about a potential speaking engagement, feel free to visit her website at www.cynthiamuchnick.com.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, writing coach, and longtime ASJA member and an adjunct instructor at New York University and for Writer's Digest. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Independent, WIRED, Huffington Post Personal, AARP the Magazine, Vox,Insider, Next Avenue, GH, Marie Claire and more. Estelle's articles for the New York Times and Washington Post have gone globally viral. She has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox News with Ernie Anastos and has had her articles mentioned on "The View". She is co-host of the Freelance Writing Direct Podcast (found on iTunes and Spotify) and was a guest judge for the Writer's Digest 2022 Personal Writing Contest. Her book WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, and Get Published from New World Library is available online and wherever books are sold. Find her on Twitter: @EstelleSErasmus, Instagram: @EstelleSErasmus, TikTok: @EstelleSErasmus  and on her website at http://estelleserasmus.com/ and on Substack https://estelleserasmus.substack.comHosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Elizabeth Pearson is the author of Career Confinement: How to Free Yourself, Find Your Guides and Seize the Fire of Inspired Work. Elizabeth is an executive coach who helps high-achieving women break out of their cages. She teaches practical steps to shift your mindset, unshackle yourself from your limiting beliefs, and helps you seize the fire of inspired work. In career confinement, she provides real-life client stories featuring women who broke free and are living fulfilled and abundant lives. Through easy-to-follow actionable steps for both your professional and your spiritual development, Elizabeth guides you to living the life your soul is begging you to live. For more information and resources you can download her app called EP Coaching.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Sarabeth Berk is the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, and is a TEDx speaker, author of More Than My Title. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor because she works at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer. It took an identity crisis for her to realize she actually integrates these identities together.Through groundbreaking research, Dr. Berk developed a one-of-a-kind approach that COMBINES personal branding and career development. She helps professionals discover and articulate their hybrid professional identity and unique value in the workforce.Dr. Berk obtained her PhD from the University of Denver, and has degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Rhode Island School of Design.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Stacey Delo is the CEO of Après, which acquired her website, Maybrooks, in 2017. Stacey spent eight years as a journalist with the Wall Street Journal Digital Network, where she was a multimedia reporter, producer, and the host of Digits, a live video program about technology, before founding her own business focused on flexibility in the workplace. Her book YOUR TURN: Careers, Kids, and Comebacks – A Working Mother’s Guide, written along with Jennifer Gefsky, was published by Harper Business in October 2019. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

On Our Sleeves is a national movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. No family should struggle alone on their journey. Their mission is to provide free mental health educational resources to every community in America to educate families and empower advocates. They also support access to services by connecting families to trusted local resources.Today we have Marti Bledsoe Post, executive director of On Our Sleeves and Dr. Ariana Hoet, who is the clinical director of On Our Sleeves and a psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In Marti’s role with the On Our Sleeves movement, she leads strategy and operations. Marti was the founder of a’parently, a consultancy offering programs and resources to support parents in the workplace. The company grew under her vision and leadership to work with corporations across the country, providing training for parents and leaders. Marti is a published author and sought-after national speaker on parents in the workforce.Dr. Hoet cares deeply about working toward inclusion and equity in our society. Her personal experience as an immigrant from Venezuela, has helped to fuel that passion. Dr. Hoet works in Pediatric Primary Care where she serves immigrant children. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Corinne Crossley, LMHC received her masters degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. After years of working with women in practice and becoming a mom (twice over) she started the blog and podcast Momma Bites where she regularly interviews experts in various fields of self-care including intuitive eating, mindfulness, yoga, complementary & alternative healing, sleep, sexual health, and many other areas. Corinne is now the author of the book Self-care for New Moms:  Thriving in Your Postpartum Year.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Lisa González has been passionate about supporting entrepreneurial leaders and their teams since she was a young adult. Lisa grew up in an entrepreneurial family that was pursuing the American Dream in southern California. She often jumped in to help their many businesses run more efficiently. Lisa graduated from UCLA and attended law school at University of Texas - Austin. After practicing law for several years in Denver, Colorado, she missed the world of entrepreneurs and joined the operations team at a start-up residential remodel firm that was expanding to multiple locations in the US.After years of using various tools to improve operations with varying success, she implemented EOS ® and it made all the difference. The start-up grew in revenue, generated consistent profits, documented and simplified its processes, and developed a leadership team that was healthy and happy in their personal lives.This deep-dive into the EOS method to strengthen a company’s process component will help leaders at all companies—from early stage startups to established corporations—run better businesses and live better lives. Her book is available here.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

UCLA’s Anderson School of Management professor Cassie Holmes is the world’s leading authority on time and happiness. In her ground-breaking new book, HAPPIER HOUR: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most —a Forbes 2022 “Must Read”—she shares her cutting-edge research guiding readers how to immediately enrich their lives by better investing the time they have, no matter how “time poor” they feel.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Katherine Wintsch dedicates her life to making the lives of women easier. In her role as founder and CEO of The Mom Complex, she helps the largest companies in the world such as Walmart, Johnson & Johnson and Wells Fargo better understand and support their mom customers and employees.In her latest venture, Katherine combines 10+ years of groundbreaking research on motherhood with her own personal journey in her book Slay Like a Mother.Parade magazine recently named Slay Like a Mother, one of the “top 10 life-changing self-help books of the year” and Katherine’s research has been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company.Katherine is a recipient of the “Working Mother of the Year” award by the Advertising Women of New York, the “Outstanding Woman” award from the YWCA and, most recently, the “Woman of the Decade” award from the Women’s Economic Forum in India. Katherine also has a Tedx talk called Unmasking motherhood.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is an author, speaker, consultant, and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back, was published by Gryphon House in 2019 and was named one of the “10 Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids” by HuffPost. Now, she is out with her second book Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

In her acclaimed New York Times bestseller (and Reese’s Book Club pick) Fair Play, Eve Rodsky urged women to rebalance their domestic responsibilities and reclaim time for themselves. Her book started a national conversation and launched a movement toward greater equality on the home front…and then quarantine hit, and life as we knew it was upended. Now all of us are faced with an even more pressing question: how can we carve out a little time for ourselves? This personal time–what Rodsky calls Unicorn Space, what makes us interesting–isn’t just a luxury, she explains. The research is clear that it’s a necessity for our mental health, our physical well-being, and our very sense of self. You can also find her on Instagram. Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Paris Rosenthal is an author whose works include #1 New York Times Best Seller, Dear Girl, co-written with her late mother, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and #1 New York Times Best Seller, Dear Boy, co-written with her father, Jason B. Rosenthal. She also wrote the New York Times Best Seller Dear Teacher, as well as Dear Baby, Project 1,2,3, and her latest book, Uni the Unicorn in the Real World.Uni the Unicorn is the third book in a series that her mother started. She says she wrote this book as a tribute of sorts to her. Her first published book, Dear Girl, was also co-written with her mom. That book came out when she was in college. Please visit her at her website, and on Instagram.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Phyllis Fagell has worked in both public and private schools with students in grades K-12. She currently works as the school counselor for Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and provides therapy to children, teens and adults in private practice. Phyllis is also a journalist and the author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond -- and How Parents Can Help. She’s a frequent contributor to the Washington Post and other major news outlets, focusing on counseling, parenting and education.You can find her at PhyllisFagell.com and on Twitter.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Khara Croswaite Brindle is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Burnout Consultant in Denver, Colorado. Khara enjoys various roles as a serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, professor, Financial Therapist and author of Perfectioneur: From Workaholic to Well-Balanced: One Therapist's Workbook to Get You There. You can find Khara at her website. Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dana Ponsky began her career in education and advocacy more than 20 years ago. Her first professional experiences were at the University of Michigan, the University of Miami, and Barry University as a career counselor and then as an assistant director and director of orientation, leadership, and first-year programming. After working with first-year college students, Dana began to wonder how students were being supported in their high schools and what they were doing to be prepared for college. After realizing to be successful in college, students need excellent guidance while in high school, Dana transitioned to work as a school-based college counselor. She has served as a high school director of college counseling and has volunteered for nationally-recognized college access programs. You can find her at her website ConsultWithDana.com.Whitney Fisch, MSW started her career working on college campuses as the Jewish Student Life Director at Hillel at the University of Georgia and now as the Executive Director of the Hillel at Miami University in Ohio. She graduated from The University of Michigan School of Social Work and spent the next decade as a school counselor and Director of Counseling working in partnership with teens, families, and administration all in advocacy of the student. Now, she uses her years of training as a counselor and student advocate to help schools + other youth-focused community organizations to build comprehensive health + wellness programs, parent education, as well as helping families successfully navigate the college process from beginning to end making sure the student’s needs never get lost in the process. You can find her at her website WhitneyFisch.com.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

KJ Dell'Antonia is the author of the viral New York Times essay Why I Didn't Answer Your Email. She is the former editor of the NY Times' Motherlode blog and the author of the book How to Be a Happier Parent. Her debut novel, The Chicken Sisters, is a NYT best seller, a selection in Reese Witherspoon’s book club. It is a humorous exploration of the same themes she focuses on in her journalism: the importance of finding joy in our families, the challenge of figuring out what makes us happy and the need to value the people in front of us more than the ones in our phones and laptops, every single time. You can find all things KJ Dell'Antonia at her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Tim Jordan is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician, he is the author of She Leads: Raising Girls Who Advocate , Influence and Lead. In this book, Dr. Tim reveals practical, common-sense guidance gleaned from his experience working with girls. He is an international speaker and consultant, founder of Camp Weloki for Girls – and as the brother of five sisters!Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Karen Alpert is the writer of the popular blog Baby Sideburns. You may have seen a few of her more viral posts like "What NOT to F'ing buy my kids this holiday" and "Caillou sucks so bad, here's another blog about why I hate him." She spent fifteen years working for national advertising agencies until she was promoted to her newest favorite job-- Mommy. She is a NYT best selling author of the books, I Heart My Little A-Holes, I Want My Epidural Back and now her latest book, Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be A-Holes.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. is an educator and the author of Play Your Way Sane: 120 Improv-Inspired Exercises to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty. Clay earned his Ph.D. in drama and theatre studies and has two Master’s degrees and for the past decade has researched improvisation and its applications. Clay’s research explores improvisation's effects on consciousness and cognition while comparing these theories to current findings in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. In short, he says, this stuff is all backed by research and science.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Caitlyn Collins is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examines social inequality and gender inequality in the workplace and in family life.Dr. Collins conducted an interview study of 135 working mothers in Sweden, Germany, Italy, and the United States. These four countries offer distinct policy approaches to reconciling work-family conflict. She examined how different ideals of gender, motherhood, and employment are embedded in these policies, and how they shape the daily lives of working mothers in these countries.Dr. Collins is the author of the book based on this research called Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Lisa Bravo aka "teen whisperer" is a highly acclaimed psychotherapist, speaker, author, and teacher. She holds a doctoral degree in behavioral health and maintains a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, as an expert in family dynamics and adolescent behavior. Dr. Bravo also spends time training the next generation of counselors, most recently through the graduate counseling program at Arizona State University. She is a regular consultant to various media and news outlets, academic institutions, and behavioral health organizations across the country. Dr. Bravo is the author of the forthcoming book, "The Bravo Effect" which is about raising extreme teens, and is available through her website. Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor who specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, leadership, and personal wellness in the workplace. Described as transformational, engaging, and thought-provoking, Robyne’s keynotes provide practical strategies grounded in global research and case studies that help foster resiliency within others and ourselves. Robyne is available for consultation, training and professional development opportunities ranging from one-to-one to company-wide initiatives.Her book Calm Within The Storm is available through her website.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

As a Coach with Boot Camp for New Dads for 12+ years, Schuyler Totman has listened to thousands of guys mansplain breastfeeding. But these aren’t just any guys: they’re experienced “Vet Dads” who bring their 4-month-olds back to Boot Camp, and share insights gained since their baby was born. He has learned to ask these “Vet Dads” about breastfeeding specifically, because almost all agree that supporting mom through breastfeeding brought greater challenges than supporting her through the birth.Boot Camp for New Dads® (aka Daddy Boot Camp®) is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.Boot Camp is validated by research and has been named a best practice by many organizations that consider it an exceptional means of supporting dads-to-be and fostering behaviors that greatly benefit children and help prevent a wide range of social ills. Founded in 1990, the non-profit Boot Camp for New Dads has graduated more than 325,000 men, making it by far the nation’s largest program for new fathers, and is now offered in 44 states, on U.S. military bases, Canada and the U.K.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, best-selling author of many books most notably UnSelfie, and TODAY show contributor who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents and to countless media about child development issues.She blends 40 years of teaching and consulting experience with the latest science to offer sound, realistic advice to parents, teachers and child advocates about helping children thrive.Dr. Borba’s latest book Thrivers is an urgently needed guide to address the staggering increase in anxiety, stress and emptiness for children from preschool to high school. She explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century – and she offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our kids for the future. Those essential character strengths-confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism-will allow kids to roll with the punches and succeed in life.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe

Joann Crohn is a parenting expert who helps moms feel confident in different areas of parenting - from raising empowered kids to accomplishing personal goals. An accomplished writer, podcast host and speaker, appearing in national media and founder of the blogging site, NoGuiltMom.com. Joann is a former elementary school teacher with a Master's degree focused in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a Board Certified in Middle Childhood Education.Hosted by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drsherylziegler.substack.com/subscribe