Psych In Real Life
by Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Mental Health, Motherhood & the Messy Business of Being Human. Psych in Real Life is a candid look at kids, mental health, and the real challenges families face. Hosted by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Mom Karina Guffey, we’ll talk ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, diagnosis, treatment, and the questions we’re all trying to figure out along the way. Whether you’re a mom, dad, caregiver, clinician, or just trying to understand someone you love, you’re welcome here. Expect practical guidance, honest conversations, and the occasional clinical pearl—because none of us have it all figured out.
Episodes
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Recognizing Anxiety in Kids - A Clinician's Perspective
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores how anxiety can show up in children—often through physical symptoms, perfectionism, meltdowns, irritability, or struggles around school and transitions. It guides parents through identifying triggers, creating a safe...
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Back to School Basics
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Back to School Basics: Routines, Anxiety, and School Support Plans Karina Guffey, a dual-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, introduces Psych in Real Life and shares practical back-to-school guidance for parents...
About this show
Mental Health, Motherhood & the Messy Business of Being Human.
Psych in Real Life is a candid look at kids, mental health, and the real challenges families face. Hosted by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Mom Karina Guffey, we’ll talk ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, diagnosis, treatment, and the questions we’re all trying to figure out along the way. Whether you’re a mom, dad, caregiver, clinician, or just trying to understand someone you love, you’re welcome here. Expect practical guidance, honest conversations, and the occasional clinical pearl—because none of us have it all figured out.
Hosted by
Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC