Helping Anxious Athletes Thrive with Cali Werner
In this conversation of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund is joined by Cali Werner, an expert in helping kids and families manage anxiety and OCD, to explore how to help anxious athletes thrive. Cali shares her personal journey of navigating severe OCD while competing at an elite level, and together they explore the dangers of "survival mode," the importance of emotional regulation after a loss, and how parents can move from accommodating anxiety to fostering true independence for anxious athletes. This is an empowering conversation on moving beyond mere functioning to find genuine freedom and resilience in both sports and life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.katelundspeaks.com/If you’re looking for more ways to navigate these challenges with more ease, you can find a deeper dive in my book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting.
Helping Neurodiverse Kids Thrive With Aeris Wren
In this episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund speaks with Aeris Wren, host of TELOS: A Neurodiversity Conversation, about raising and supporting neurodiverse kids with understanding and intention. Aeris shares her personal journey growing up neurodivergent in an immigrant household, and together they explore masking, generational pressure, and the importance of creating safe spaces where children can thrive without hiding who they are. This is a thoughtful conversation on redefining resilience through compassion and awareness.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.katelundspeaks.comIf you’re looking for more ways to navigate these challenges with more ease, you can find a deeper dive in my book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting.
Purpose Fuels Resilience With Erin And Chris
In this inspiring episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund welcomes life coaching duo Erin and Chris Verdis, founders of Extraordinary Purpose. Together, they explore how helping teens discover their unique purpose builds intrinsic motivation, confidence, and lasting resilience.Erin and Chris share insights from coaching over 1,000 teens and young adults — and working closely with their parents — emphasizing the power of modeling personal growth, creating meaningful family rituals, and fostering heartfelt conversations at home. They also discuss navigating social media, reducing distractions, and building focus in today’s digital world.This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t a single moment — it’s a lifestyle rooted in purpose, connection, and intentional parenting.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.katelundspeaks.com/If you’re looking for more ways to navigate these challenges with more ease, you can find a deeper dive in my book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting.
Grit, Goals And Motherhood With Cherilyn Suiter
In this inspiring episode of Resilient Parenting, Dr. Kate Lund sits down with mom and triathlete Cherilyn Suiter to talk about reclaiming passion, prioritizing self-care, and building resilience as a lifestyle. After nearly 20 years away from the sport, Cherilyn returned to triathlon at 52 to improve her health and model strength for her family. Together, they discuss the balance between motherhood and personal goals, the battle between discipline and motivation, and why “put your mask on first” is powerful advice for every parent. If you’ve been holding back from pursuing something for yourself, this conversation is your reminder: taking care of you helps everyone.
From Anxiety To Resilience: Parenting Insights With Joanne Williams
Bridging the gap from anxiety to resilience requires a shift from controlling behaviors to fostering authentic emotional safety through nervous system regulation. Joanne Williams, a therapist with 30 years of experience in PTSD recovery, joins the show to discuss how parents can navigate their own anxiety to better support their children's development. She explores the transformative role of psychiatric service dog training as a task-oriented tool for managing panic and provides a biological roadmap for resilience using the "4 and 8" breathing technique to stimulate the vagus nerve. By prioritizing the "regulate-relate-reason" framework, Joanne illustrates how parents can move past power struggles and build an emotional bridge that fosters long-term responsibility and deep connection within the family.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.katelundspeaks.comIf you’re looking for more ways to navigate these challenges with more ease, you can find a deeper dive in my book, Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting.