Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsYou’re listening to the raising mentally healthy kids podcast with host Michelle Nietert who’s been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, An award-winning Author, previous creator of a large school district crisis counseling program and the clinical director of community counseling associates located in the Dallas Texas area.
With the increase in mental health statistics regarding kids and teens along with climbing suicide rates, Michelle is passionate about equipping parents To understand and talk with their kids about the mental health issues they encounter in our culture every day.
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Choosing Faith Over Feeling with Barb Roose
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Barb Roose. Barb is an author, speaker, and podcaster and can be found at www.barbroose.com. Barb and her family live in Northwest Ohio. She’s the author of Surrendered: 40 Devotions to Help You Let Go & Live Like Jesus. We’re talking about: Surrendering to Jesus as your child grows and goes through life transitions ️Choosing to live by faith instead of rushing to follow feelings ✝️ Allowing ...
Mended: Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally with Blythe Daniel and Her Daughter Calyn
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Blythe Daniel and her ten-year-old daughter Calyn! Blythe lives in Colorado with her husband and their three children. She is a literary agent and marketer, as well as speaker and co-author of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. For more information, visit theblythedanielagency.com We’re talking about: 🤸🏻♀Trying times with physical injuries and how to work through them emotionally and spiritually ...
Personality Differences with Tracy Steel and Her Daughter Katie
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tracy Steel, who pursues her passion for ministry through speaking and writing, and her 9-year-old daughter Katie! Tracy is the author of A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned and lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and their two children! For more information about Tracy visit https://tracymsteel.com We’re talking about: Learning from your child’s distinct personality &...
Building Positive Communication with Counselor Melissa Clark and Her Daughter Averie
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Melissa Clark and her daughter Averie! Melissa is a counselor, author, and podcaster! She and her husband live in the Dallas area with their son and daughter. For more information about Melissa visit www.melissaclarkcounseling.com We’re talking about: How extroverted and introverted kids handle COVID-19 differently ♀The effect isolation has on your child and how to help them socialize safely F...
Raising an Independent Beauty with Katie and Brooklyn Reid
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by expert Katie Reid and her 16-year-old daughter Brooklyn! Katie lives in central Michigan with her five kids and husband Adam. She is the author of Made like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Stuff Done, as well as a blogger, singer, and speaker. We’re talking about: 👂 Being an active listener for your daughter ❓ Important follow-up questions to ask when they confide in you ⚖ Balancing their desire for ...
Pivoting in Parenting with Bible Belles Erin and Rooney Weidemann
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by expert Erin Weidemann and her daughter Rooney! Erin lives in San Diego, California with Rooney and her husband Brent, and is the publisher of the Bible Belle series as well as founder of Truth Becomes Her, an online education platform for moms and mentors of the next generation! We’re talking about: 🧠 Knowing when to give your children space but to not assume either 💒 Relying on the Holy Spirit to make the fam...
Love Her Well with Kari Kampakis
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, @lynncowell and I are joined by expert @karikampakis. She lives with her husband and four daughters in Birmingham, Alabama. She is an author, blogger, and national speaker and her latest book “Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with your Teenage Daughter” is available for pre-order at http://www.karikampakis.com We’re talking about: 🕰Choosing your timing and words carefully when speaking to your daughter 👍🏼 Being an empathic parent ...
Friendship Difficulties with Cindy and Amanda Bultema
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBOn this episode of Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I speak with Cindy Bultema and her teen daughter Amanda. Cindy is the executive director of GEMS Girls' Clubs gemsgc.org, as well as a speaker, author, and Bible teacher. For more information visit cindybultema.com. We’re talking about: 👯♀Friendship difficulties in the middle and high school years. 🎓The option for your daughter to decide which school environment works best for them. 👨👩👧Parenting within your personality a...
Counterculture Parenting & Highly Motivated Kids with Lee Nienhuis
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, we’re talking with Lee Nienhuis and her daughter Lexi Beth of leenienhuis.com. She is the host of Moms in Prayer podcast https://momsinprayer.org/resources/podcast/ and author of Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise. We’re talking about: 😞How to handle disappointment in your child’s life and taking mental health days. 🌻Cultivating each child for who they are. 👏🏻How to support your highly motivated children. 🏃🏻...
Introducing Raising Brave Beauties with Lynn Cowell
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.45 MBToday I wanted to introduce to you the latest season of my podcast, Raising Brave Beauties, with Lynn Cowell! We hope to empower mothers and daughters listening together to find the love and confidence that comes through Christ. We’re going to cover: 👩🏻🦱 Instilling the values of being a Brave Beauty in your adolescent daughter. 👩👧 Handling hard days, friendships, and having fun together. 📅 Preparing for life instead of reacting to it. ❤️ Determining our worth by the unconditional...
Embracing Rest & Relationships During the Holidays with Melissa Spoelstra
December 21, 2018 19:28 - 18 minutes - 38.9 MBThe holiday season often brings festive activities and get-togethers for many, but it also means that finding time to rest can pose as a challenge. Join Michelle Nietert as she speaks with author and sister, Melissa Spoelstra of Total Family Makeover, on what Scripture says about rest and what restorative activities may look like for you and your family, especially during the busy holiday season. Melissa explores what true rest may look like for families and how modeling restorative acti...
#12 Embracing Rest & Relationships During the Holidays with Melissa Spoelstra
December 21, 2018 19:28 - 18 minutes - 38.9 MBThe holiday season often brings festive activities and get-togethers for many, but it also means that finding time to rest can pose as a challenge. Join Michelle Nietert as she speaks with author and sister, Melissa Spoelstra of Total Family Makeover, on what Scripture says about rest and what restorative activities may look like for you and your family, especially during the busy holiday season. Melissa explores what true rest may look like for families and how modeling restorative acti...
#11 5 Myths of Step Family Life with Gayla Grace
December 05, 2018 19:57 - 30 minutes - 63.2 MBHas blending families proven to a much bigger challenge than you anticipated? The key to a harmonious life may just be a perspective shift away. In this episode, Michelle and author Gayla Grace (stepparentingwithgrace.com) breakdown five myths about stepfamily life that can help adjust expectations and bring the contentment you've been searching for. Links 5 Myths About Step Family Life Step Parenting with Grace For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast, ple...
5 Myths of Step Family Life with Gayla Grace
December 05, 2018 19:57 - 30 minutes - 63.2 MBHas blending families proven to a much bigger challenge than you anticipated? The key to a harmonious life may just be a perspective shift away. In this episode, Michelle and author Gayla Grace (stepparentingwithgrace.com) breakdown five myths about stepfamily life that can help adjust expectations and bring the contentment you've been searching for. Links 5 Myths About Step Family Life Step Parenting with Grace For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast, ple...
#10 Hope Prevails in the Midst of Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
December 01, 2017 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Dr. Michelle Bengtson discuss having a hope that prevails in the midst of depression. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources.
Hope Prevails in the Midst of Depression with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
December 01, 2017 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Dr. Michelle Bengtson discuss having a hope that prevails in the midst of depression. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources.
Walking Out Your Faith During Illness, Cancer, or Grief with Tiricia Goyer
November 14, 2017 19:15 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBToday on the podcast, Tricia Goyer, author of 70 books including her latest Walk It Out joins me as we talk about illness, grief and walking beside someone as they enter heaven. I also wrote a blog post on Tricia‘s website regarding this topic http://www.triciagoyer.com/tag/michelle-nietert/ Show notes will be available soon at http://michellenietert.com/podcast-2/ For information regarding Tricia, please visit her website http://www.triciagoyer.com/ Thanks agai...
#9 Walking Out Your Faith During Illness, Cancer, or Grief with Tiricia Goyer
November 14, 2017 19:15 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBToday on the podcast, Tricia Goyer, author of 70 books including her latest Walk It Out joins me as we talk about illness, grief and walking beside someone as they enter heaven. I also wrote a blog post on Tricia‘s website regarding this topic http://www.triciagoyer.com/tag/michelle-nietert/ Show notes will be available soon at http://michellenietert.com/podcast-2/ For information regarding Tricia, please visit her website http://www.triciagoyer.com/ Thanks agai...
Report Cards and No More Perfect Kids with Jill Savage
November 01, 2017 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBBoth parents and students struggle with perfectionism especially when it comes to academic performance. Join counselor Michelle Nietert as she talks with author and mom of 5 adult children Jill Savage about the 10 Dangers of the Perfection Infection and some helpful antidotes. You can discover more about Jill and her No More Perfect series of books and other resources at jillsavage.org For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast visit michellenietert.com/b...
#8 Report Cards and No More Perfect Kids with Jill Savage
November 01, 2017 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBBoth parents and students struggle with perfectionism especially when it comes to academic performance. Join counselor Michelle Nietert as she talks with author and mom of 5 adult children Jill Savage about the 10 Dangers of the Perfection Infection and some helpful antidotes. You can discover more about Jill and her No More Perfect series of books and other resources at jillsavage.org For additional show notes and resources discussed in this podcast visit michellenietert.com/b...
Overcoming Parental Fears through Prayer with Lee Nienhuis
October 15, 2017 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Lee Nienhuis (bravemomsbravekids.com) discuss answering God's call in your everyday life to prayer. They discuss the momsinprayer.org movement and how we can offensively make a difference in the culture that surrounds our children. Lee also shares her tips regarding being BRAVE. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources
#7 Overcoming Parental Fears through Prayer with Lee Nienhuis
October 15, 2017 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Lee Nienhuis (bravemomsbravekids.com) discuss answering God's call in your everyday life to prayer. They discuss the momsinprayer.org movement and how we can offensively make a difference in the culture that surrounds our children. Lee also shares her tips regarding being BRAVE. Visit Michelle's blog at MichelleNietert.com/blog for more details and resources
Living Free from Criticism, and Rejection Through Forgiveness with Suzanne Eller
October 01, 2017 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoining Michelle Today is Suzanne Eller. Suzie is a Proverbs 31 Ministries writer, bestselling author, and listed in the Top 100 Christian women bloggers three years in a row. Releasing this week is her new bio, "Come With Me: A Year of Walking With Jesus" which we are focusing on and for every woman who pre-orders a copy, she is giving one to a woman in need. We hope you enjoy as they talk about criticism, rejection, divorce, and the power of forgiveness!
#6 Living free from criticism, and rejection through forgiveness with Suzanne Eller, Proverbs 31 Ministries Writer
October 01, 2017 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoining Michelle Today is Suzanne Eller. Suzie is a Proverbs 31 Ministries writer, bestselling author, and listed in the Top 100 Christian women bloggers three years in a row. Releasing this week is her new bio, "Come With Me: A Year of Walking With Jesus" which we are focusing on and for every woman who pre-orders a copy, she is giving one to a woman in need. We hope you enjoy as they talk about criticism, rejection, divorce, and the power of forgiveness!
How to Restory Our Past and Empower Our Children to Restory Their Lives with Mary DeMuth
September 15, 2017 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJoining Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert today on Counselor Thoughts is Mary DeMuth, author of 30 books translated into 5 languages and the founder of the Restory Conference, a local event coming to the DFW area on September 16th. In this episode, Mary and Michelle discuss the idea not only of reframing a life event but also seeing the hope that comes when we heal from our past. Whether it involves traumatic relationships, divorce, a move or ending of a relationship or frien...
#5 How to Restory Our Past and Empower Our Children to Restory Their Lives with Author Mary DeMuth
September 15, 2017 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJoining Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert today on Counselor Thoughts is Mary DeMuth, author of 30 books translated into 5 languages and the founder of the Restory Conference, a local event coming to the DFW area on September 16th. In this episode, Mary and Michelle discuss the idea not only of reframing a life event but also seeing the hope that comes when we heal from our past. Whether it involves traumatic relationships, divorce, a move or ending of a relationship or frien...
Teaching Our Children the Value of Healthy Relationships and Setting Boundaries in Love with Corey Bertrand
September 05, 2017 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode licensed professional counselor is once again joined by Cory Bertrand, another professional counselor and staff member at Community Counseling Associates. As they discuss healthy relationships, topics are covered such as: Understanding the difference between giving, taking and mutuality in friendships Sharing or giving away Toya, clothes and other Items going in and out of your home The 5 love languages and how we give and receive them Using different strengths to ...
#4 Teaching our children the value of healthy relationships and setting boundaries in love with Corey Bertrand
September 05, 2017 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode licensed professional counselor is once again joined by Cory Bertrand, another professional counselor and staff member at Community Counseling Associates. As they discuss healthy relationships, topics are covered such as: Understanding the difference between giving, taking and mutuality in friendships Sharing or giving away Toya, clothes and other Items going in and out of your home The 5 love languages and how we give and receive them Using different strengths to ...
#3 Empowering Your Child to Walk Bravely in a Sometimes Scary World with Lynn Cowell
August 29, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIt's hard to let go of our kids and watch them face the struggles of this world. In this episode Michelle and her guest Proverbs 31 speaker Lynn Cowell discuss practical ways to instill independence and confidence in your child(ren) as they develop throughout childhood all the way to releasing them as leave the home. We want our kids to know even as they continue to become more independent that we are on their team and available to them. This episode discusses the importance of not doing ev...
Empowering Your Child to Walk Bravely in a Sometimes Scary World with Lynn Cowell
August 29, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIt's hard to let go of our kids and watch them face the struggles of this world. In this episode Michelle and her guest Proverbs 31 speaker Lynn Cowell discuss practical ways to instill independence and confidence in your child(ren) as they develop throughout childhood all the way to releasing them as leave the home. We want our kids to know even as they continue to become more independent that we are on their team and available to them. This episode discusses the importance of not doing ev...
Preparing Your Kids for School with 8 Great Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch
August 22, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs school starts, many parents worry about their child's academic success. Did you know there was more than one kind of smart? I can't wait for you to join me and my guest, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy is a dynamic cheerleader of kids and intentional parenting as she speaks often inspiring her audiences with humor and essential ideas. On today's podcast, we are discussing every child and human's five core needs and then continue our discussion with an introduction to her multifaceted...
#2 Preparing Your Kids for School with 8 Great Smarts featuring Dr. Kathy Koch, Founder of Celebrate Kids
August 22, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs school starts, many parents worry about their child's academic success. Did you know there was more than one kind of smart? I can't wait for you to join me and my guest, Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr. Kathy is a dynamic cheerleader of kids and intentional parenting as she speaks often inspiring her audiences with humor and essential ideas. On today's podcast, we are discussing every child and human's five core needs and then continue our discussion with an introduction to her multifaceted...
Helping Your Child Develop Great Social Skills with Cory Bertrand
August 15, 2017 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, Michelle discusses how to develop great socials skills in your child with guest Cory Bertrand, Licensed Professional Counselor at Community Counseling Associates in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
#1 Helping Your Child Develop Great Social Skills with Cory Bertrand, Licensed Professional Counselor
August 15, 2017 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, Michelle discusses how to develop great socials skills in your child with guest Cory Bertrand, Licensed Professional Counselor at Community Counseling Associates in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Introducing Counselor Thoughts With Michelle Nietert
August 10, 2017 16:00 - 5 minutes - 15.4 MBCounselor Thoughts equips you with life solutions for you and your family. Each session we focus on providing a discussion with a professional Christian counselor to take on the challenges of parenting, faith, and anything that life brings your way.