

Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry
Lynn Lyons LICSW, Robin Hutson
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-hosts sister-in-law Robin Hutson and brother Ed Gerwig in a weekly podcast full of laughs, and practical advice without the psychobabble. Since 2020, they've been 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 35 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.
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Anxiety Expert Lynn Lyons has been a therapist for over 35 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/
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h
From Gentle Parenting to FAFO Parenting - Which Schools of Thought Make You A Better Mom Or Dad?
 Parenting “styles” are all the rage. Gentle, eggshell, snowplow, concierge…and more! Robin and Lynn wade into the jargon, the benefits, and—of course—the ridiculous.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here
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.
 
WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!
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.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 36min
How To Handle The Child That Says “This Is Not Worry!”
 Lynn is big on families knowing how worry and anxiety work. If we’re going to ask kids and parents to take an approach that is the OPPOSITE of what feels comfortable, they need to understand the rationale. But what happens when — despite explaining and externalizing and talking to worry— a child insists it is NOT worry? What are parents to do with explosions and refusal and demands about bedtime or school attendance or separating when their efforts to address the anxiety are met with: “Nope! That’s not what’s happening!”
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here
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.
 
WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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Oct 17, 2025 • 42min
What To Do When Your Kid Wants to Stay Home: School Avoidance 101 for Parents
 What happens when your child wants to stay home from school? The hosts discuss recognizing early signs of school avoidance and how the pandemic has shifted attitudes around attendance. They explore whether consequences for missing school are effective, highlighting anxiety and learning issues as common root causes. Practical strategies include structuring the home environment to discourage avoidance and keeping social activities intact. Plus, they emphasize the importance of teamwork between parents and schools to address these challenges early. 

Oct 10, 2025 • 31min
Why Kids Who Contribute Do Better Emotionally and Socially
 The research is clear: when children (and adults) contribute in a useful way, their confidence, autonomy, and self-efficacy improve. Mood gets better, too, which is why volunteering helps with depression. Do your kids contribute? We’ll talk about how to make it happen…and what gets in the way.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here
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.
 
WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Oct 3, 2025 • 29min
How To Teach Your Child To Handle Frustration
 Explore how to boost your child's frustration tolerance, tackling listener concerns about rigidity and emotional skills. Learn practical strategies like movement and breaks to manage frustration effectively. Discover phrases to replace 'You can handle it!' to disrupt worry. Lynn emphasizes the importance of modeling emotional resilience and making skills learnable through practice. This engaging discussion highlights real-life scenarios and encourages parents to embrace their own reactions while guiding their children through challenges. 

Sep 26, 2025 • 47min
Sounding the Alarm On Smartphones and the Impact On Kids With Dr. Jean Twenge
 Join Dr. Jean Twenge, a psychology professor and author of '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World,' as she dishes about the alarming effects of smartphones on teens. She shares compelling data linking device use to rising depression and emphasizes the crucial role of limiting phone access in bedrooms for better sleep and mental health. Dr. Twenge also advocates for delaying smartphone ownership until teens reach driving age and discusses the benefits of school phone bans for focus and discipline. Parents, this one's packed with practical advice! 

5 snips
Sep 19, 2025 • 31min
Concrete Reminders About Avoidance and Accommodation
 Parents consistently ask Lynn for the language to use with their children and teens when the family is moving away from avoidance and accommodation. In this episode, Lynn provides a list of four key phrases and conversation starters that help navigate a shift into action.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here
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.
 
WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!
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.
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Sep 12, 2025 • 37min
Why Manners and Social Awareness Are Important In A Disconnected World
 Manners and social skills are important for some basic reasons: we want our children to learn how to move through the world with decency and respect. But in this episode, Robin and Lynn go deeper, talking about manners and etiquette as a potential bridge to kindness and connection. Oh, and there’s some crying.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first: Parents of Anxious Kids, Start Here
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.
 
WIN A COPY OF THE ANXIETY AUDIT COURSE!
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.
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Sep 5, 2025 • 49min
In Session: I Want My 13-Year-Old Out of My Bed!
 A mother grapples with her 13-year-old daughter's dependence on co-sleeping, fueled by ADHD and anxiety. They explore navigating bedtime dynamics, the impact of social anxiety, and effective strategies to foster independence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of therapy, breathing exercises, and the balance between support and boundaries. It also touches on the complexities of managing sleep, screen time, and teaching valuable life skills like financial management. Empowering teens to confront their fears while promoting autonomy takes center stage. 

Aug 29, 2025 • 34min
How "Productive Struggle" Helps Decrease Anxiety and Depression
 The importance of 'productive struggle' in child development takes center stage, showcasing how overcoming challenges fosters resilience and essential skills. The discussion highlights the distinction between productive struggle and trauma, urging parents to support their children's growth by not overprotecting them. Practical tips for nurturing this critical skill are shared, alongside insights into managing social discomfort and the transformative power of embracing difficulties in learning. Embracing struggle is framed as a foundational aspect of nurturing confidence in children. 


