The Just A Mom Podcast

My name is Susie. I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs. Being a parent is really hard, and I'm here to help! I'm talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face. I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope.

The Just A Mom Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #140

  Episode 137: Dr. Leslie Treece, Pediatrician (https://leslietreecemd.com/)

  Sep 29, 202641 min

  Don’t miss this great conversation with Dr. Leslie Treece, a practicing pediatrician in Cookeville, Tennessee, about the mental health challenges she sees in kids every day. The conversation focuses on how primary care physicians and providers are often the first stop for worried parents, especially in rural areas where child psychiatry and therapy access is limited. Dr. Treece also shares practical guidelines on recognizing red flags, handling anxiety, understanding the impact of screens and social media, and supporting kids without blame or shame. https://leslietreecemd.com/

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  Episode #139

  Episode 136: Jason Reid, Dad, Author, Speaker, and Filmmaker

  Sep 22, 202641 min

  Back for a second time on The Just A Mom Podcast is entrepreneur, author, speaker, and filmmaker Jason Reid. Don’t miss this deeply personal conversation about grief, depression, and the power of creative purpose. Jason shares how the loss of his son Ryan to suicide changed his life, why he now focuses on helping parents and kids talk more honestly about mental health, and how his latest film, Shift , is designed to spark those conversations in schools and communities. We also discuss what self-care really looks like beyond the usual advice, why adults need creative outlets just as much as kids, and what Jason learned after discovering he may have been living with a form of depression himself. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellmystorycommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1tellmystory/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tellmystory-org/

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  Episode #138

  Episode 135: Dr. Jerry Weichman, Psychologist, Author, and Creator of the Raising Families Platform and Podcast

  Sep 15, 202641 min

  In this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman talks about the realities of parenting teens today, the impact of social media and device addiction on mental health, and practical ways parents can create healthier boundaries at home. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a child and adolescent psychologist with over 27 years of experience working with preteens, teens, and parents. He is also the founder of the Raising Families platform, which offers free resources to help families navigate mental health, parenting, and technology challenges.. Weichman shares why he chose to work with teens and families, what he has learned from more than 27 years in practice, and how parents can better support their kids through adolescence with short, consistent, real-world conversations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that parenting requires intention, consistency, and connection. Dr. Weichman’s guidance gives parents practical steps they can use right away to reduce chaos, build trust, and help their kids develop the skills they need for life. http://drjerryweichman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingFamilieswithDrJW https://www.raisingfamiliespodcast.com / https://theweichmanclinic.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1435717473?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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  Episode #137

  Episode 134: Lisa Katona Smith, Mom, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Author

  Mar 31, 202648 min

  In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lisa Katona-Smith shares her journey as a mother navigating her son’s mental health challenges and substance use disorder. Through moments of fear, resilience, and hard-earned clarity, Lisa transformed her personal experience into a meaningful framework to support other families facing similar struggles—captured in her book, Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone with Substance Use Disorder ( https://a.co/d/07C8FLzz ). This episode offers both emotional validation and practical guidance—helping parents recognize early warning signs, advocate effectively for their children, and set boundaries that prioritize safety without sacrificing love. Lisa introduces a compassionate shift in perspective—from simply “loving harder” to “loving better,” and explores how families can move from crisis toward sustainable, long-term recovery together.

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  Episode #136

  Episode 133: Dr. Jenn Rapkin, Mom, Author, and Naturopathic Physician

  Mar 24, 202648 min

  In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Jenn Rapkin shares her remarkable journey living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) while also parenting a child navigating the same condition. As a naturopathic physician specializing in mental health and mind-body medicine, Dr. Jenn brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to a conversation that is honest, hopeful, and incredibly insightful. She opens up about the early signs of OCD in her own life, the loneliness and stigma that often surround the disorder, and how those experiences shaped the way she supports patients and her family today. Dr. Jenn also discusses how the pandemic intensified OCD symptoms for many children and why giving OCD a name—like “annoying brain talk”—can help kids recognize intrusive thoughts and begin building resilience. In this episode, we explore evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and the role medication can play in recovery. Dr. Jenn explains how family dynamics often become intertwined with OCD behaviors, the challenge of accommodation, and how parents can begin gently untangling those patterns while supporting all children in the home. She also shares the transformative impact of specialized residential treatment programs and highlights the crucial role family involvement plays in long-term healing. Dr. Jenn offers practical guidance for parents navigating similar challenges, including how to advocate for understanding and support in schools, set healthy boundaries, and care for themselves through the emotional weight of supporting a child with mental health struggles. Finally, she gives us a glimpse into her book, The Feeling Muscle: How Felt Emotion Can Help You Sit with and Outlast Hard Feelings ( https://a.co/d/0grm03jh ), which explores how developing emotional awareness through the body can strengthen resilience and help both children and adults face difficult feelings with courage. https://www.instagram.com/drjennrapkin/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575991456912 www.drjennrapkin.com

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