
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry
Parenting isn't easy, and it's normal to worry. Lynn Lyons, therapist, author, and speaker is one of the world's experts on helping parents, kids, and teens manage anxiety. She talks with co-host and sister-in-law Robin Hutson in a weekly podcast full of laughs, and practical advice without the psychobabble. At the beginning of the pandemic, Lynn and Robin started the Flusterclux podcast when their parenting retreats went on hiatus, and they're now 2 years in, talking about anxiety and worry, their love for Mr. Rogers, and the crazy things the mental health field gets WRONG about anxiety.Anxiety Expert Lynn Lyons has been a therapist for over 30 years. She's an author of 3 books with a new one coming out in October and has traveled around the US and Canada training hundreds of audiences teachers, school nurses, counselors and parents about managing anxiety.Flusterclux represents that feeling of overwhelm. Each episode is filled with practical advice for parents how to better manage their worry and big feelings like anger and sadness so that they are modeling healthy emotional awareness.Lynn answers listener questions and gives parents concrete strategies for developing the traits that are their kids' best defenses against anxiety and depression later in life: flexibility, resilience, autonomy, and problem solving. New episodes every Friday at 5AM EST.Find us at flusterclux.com https://www.facebook.com/flusterclux https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/
Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2025 • 47min
How Phobias Like Fear of Vomiting Can Spiral and Take Over Families
Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting. It’s powerful and can take over a family in dramatic fashion. In this episode, Lynn talks throwing up: how families accommodate, how it can be viewed through an OCD lens, what parents can do to help, and how to get the right help.
Here is the past episode which Lynn mentions regarding picky eaters: https://www.flusterclux.com/picky-eater-kids-preventing-and-managing-food-anxiety/
Here is the link to Lynn's September webinar: https://lynn-lyons-llc.ce-go.com/a-two-part-webinar-how-to-help-your-anxiousdepressed-teen
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey . We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram .
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube .
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER .
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Go to wildalaskan.com/ FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com , promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jun 20, 2025 • 42min
Best Of: How To Support Your Anxious Child 101
Discover practical strategies to support anxious children and demystify their worries. The discussion highlights the physiological aspects of anxiety and encourages recognizing family patterns. Parents learn to avoid reinforcing anxieties while fostering resilience within their children. Communication tactics are emphasized to promote healthier family dynamics, along with resources to empower families in managing anxiety collectively. Personal stories and insights offer a roadmap to understanding and alleviating childhood anxiety.

Jun 13, 2025 • 44min
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: What Moms and Dads Need To Know
Being a new parent brings up every emotion…including anxiety. Does it show up differently in moms and dads? (Yes.) Are there ways to make it less powerful? (Yes.) Are all those parenting apps helping? (Lynn has thoughts.) Whether you’re a new parent or hoping to support those in your life, there’s information here for you.
Here is the link to her September webinar that Lynn discusses in this episode: https://lynn-lyons-llc.ce-go.com/a-two-part-webinar-how-to-help-your-anxiousdepressed-teen
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey . We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram .
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube .
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER .
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Go to wildalaskan.com/ FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com , promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2025 • 32min
"Parents Still Matter!" Lynn Discusses Recent Research Surrounding Our Kids
Dive into essential findings on parenting as recent research highlights the impact of parental warmth on children's resilience. Discover how holistic approaches can combat treatment-resistant depression. Light-hearted anecdotes blend with serious topics, emphasizing the need for supportive environments while managing expectations. Explore the effects of screen time on adolescent mental health and the importance of lifestyle changes. Join the conversation on how nurturing relationships foster emotional well-being for kids.

May 30, 2025 • 45min
Puberty and Parenting: How to Evolve Communication with Your Tween with the Hosts of "This is So Awkward"
Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and author, alongside Vanessa Kroll Bennett, co-host of This Is So Awkward, dive into the complexities of parenting tweens navigating puberty. They emphasize the importance of evolving communication as puberty starts earlier. Listeners learn why open discussions about bodies, hormones, and relationships are crucial. The conversation also touches on effective sex education strategies, the need to separate parental baggage from children's experiences, and empowering children to make informed choices during these transformative years.

May 23, 2025 • 36min
Best Of: Owning Your Own Grouchiness in Relationships and Shifting to Kinder Communication
Lynn often says that the hardest people to work with in her practice are the ones that don’t own their own stuff. In this recast of a popular Season 6 episode, we talk about owning patterns in your marriage. Both Robin and Lynn work with their husbands and both are consistently working on owning and breaking patterns. Do you get defensive? Of course you do! We’ll get specific in this episode.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey . We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram .
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube .
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER .
Go to PrettyLitter.com/flusterclux to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy.
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/FLUSTER .
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/ FLUSTER .
Go to wildalaskan.com/ FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com , promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 38min
The Common Pathway From Anxiety to Depression And How To Disrupt It
Unfortunately, childhood anxiety often leads to depression. But not always! Certain patterns increase the likelihood and make the path smoother. Knowing these patterns and risk factors—and how to interrupt them—is how we best help our families.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER.
Go to PrettyLitter.com/flusterclux to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy.
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/FLUSTER.
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/FLUSTER.
Go to wildalaskan.com/FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com, promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2025 • 40min
When Your Child’s “Rituals” Become Problematic: Compulsive Behavior To Monitor
A listener has concerns about her daughter’s bedtime ritual. Once simply seen as cute, the words needing to be spoken in a certain way each evening are causing some concern. Is this a problem? Or a harmless, sweet routine? Also, Lynn also addresses a little known fact but common occurrence: anxious kids are very inaccurate reporters and their catastrophic language can get parents going.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER.
Go to PrettyLitter.com/flusterclux to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy.
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/FLUSTER.
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/FLUSTER.
Go to wildalaskan.com/FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com, promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 45min
Hypnosis Carries Some Baggage: Lynn Unpacks It And Sets Us Straight
A little known fact about Lynn: she uses pediatric hypnosis and even wrote a clinical text on the subject. The term hypnosis carries a lot of baggage, so we’re going to set the record straight. Lynn talks about how she uses it, its validity in pediatric medical settings and the myths we need to bust.
And here are the hypnosis organizations that Lynn references in this episode: nphti.org & asch.net.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:
Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Right now, our listeners get at least an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER.
Go to PrettyLitter.com/flusterclux to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy.
Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order.
For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/FLUSTER.
Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 15% off your purchase.
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/FLUSTER.
Go to wildalaskan.com/FLUSTER for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood.
Go to leesa.com, promo code FLUSTERCLUX for 30% off mattresses + a Free Sleep Bundle, PLUS an extra $50 off.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 40min
What Can A Parent Do When A Teen Is Refusing Help?
In this episode, a mother is struggling with her daughter’s demand for certainty. At 17, she’s convinced she has cancer, won’t attend therapy, and is holding the family hostage. What can a parent do when a teen is refusing help?WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.Here is our first:Parents of Anxious Kids, Start HereFor those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW USJoin the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU:Go to Quince.com/fluster for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTER CLASS.com/FLUSTER. Go to PrettyLitter.com/flusterclux to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. Visit revivalrugs.com and use code FLUSTER20 for 20% off your first order. For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to Headspace.com/FLUSTER. Head to lumen.me/FLUSTERCLUX for 20% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices