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.
Find us at flusterclux.com https://www.facebook.com/flusterclux https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/
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
Mentioned books
Aug 27, 2021 • 40min
Back To School! 4 Ways to Boost Your Kids' Mental Health
The Back To School season is here, and it's important to check in on the state of your kid's mental health. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons walks us through this list of things to think about to see how you can support your family's mental health, from sleep to social connection. Lynn also talks to parents feeling anxious about sending their kids off to class in another year of COVID.Join us for a Facebook Live on Sunday, August 29th at 8:30PM EST where Lynn will answer questions live about the new school year in Flusterclux Facebook group.
NEW Course for Parents!Managing Anxiety in Children: A Guide for ParentsThis self-paced course covers the core tools a family needs to manage their anxiety, the same principles Lynn teaches to families in her private practice.This course includes 6 video modules from Lynn and 9 Q & A videos from Lynn and Robin of Flusterclux.What you'll get:
Understand how anxiety works so that you can help manage your kids and your own.
Learn what to say when anxiety shows up for you or your kids.
For Kids: A special video that explains how anxiety works suitable for those ages 6 and up.
Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall! Registration closes August 30th.Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2021 • 16min
Yelling At Our Kids: When its OK and When It's Not
Yelling, or even when kids perceive that we are yelling, is a part of most family communications. In this episode anxiety expert and therapist, Lynn Lyons, LICSW, talks about the things we need to pay attention to if and when we yell. This is the last of our short summer episodes before Season 4!NEW Course!Managing Anxiety in Children: A Guide for ParentsThis guide for parents covers the core tools a family needs to know in order to manage their anxiety.This course includes 6 video modules from Lynn and 9 Q & A videos from Lynn and Robin of Flusterclux.What you'll get:
Understand how anxiety works so that you can help manage your kids and your own.
Learn what to say when anxiety shows up for you or your kids.
For Kids: A special video that explains how anxiety works suitable for those ages 6 and up.
Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall! Registration closes August 30th.Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2021 • 19min
Anxiety in Families: Is it Nature or Nurture?
Is anxiety genetic? Does it run in families? If your parents had anxiety or depression, what does that mean for you and your children? What approaches can we take to disrupt these generational cycles? NEW Course!Managing Anxiety in Children: A Guide for ParentsThis self paced video course launches Monday! Grab a presale discount on your purchase through Sunday of $24. Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall! Registration closes August 30th.Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24. Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2021 • 14min
Not Talking About Anxiety Makes It Worse
One of the easiest mistakes we make when trying to deal without anxiety is to try get rid of the thing that makes us anxious. Lynn Lyons, leading anxiety expert, explains why talking about anxiety is a key piece in learning to manage and tame it for adults and kids.Enjoy this mini episode on our summer break!Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021 • 12min
Find This Sweet Spot In Parenting Where There's Room For Mistakes
Even though parenting feels like walking a tight rope, it isn't. There's lots of room for your mistakes as long as you stay within the sweet spot of emotional management. Here's how. Enjoy this mini episode on our summer break!The Anxiety Audit is available again for the month of July only. Hurray!Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 15min
Global Language in Kids: How "Never" & "Always" Lead To Anxiety & Depression
What is global language? Do you or your kids have a habit of using it? Why is it such a strong predictor of anxiety and depression? Here's what to do if your kid loves to drop "always" and "never" bombs. Enjoy this mini episode on our summer break!The Anxiety Audit is available again for the month of July only.Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2021 • 17min
The Opposite of Anxiety isn't Certainty: A Tale of Two Toddlers
Parents love offering certainty to their kids. It feels very loving and nurturing. But the opposite of anxiety is not certainty. Hear what parents should focus on helping with instead, as soon as their kids can talk. It's the game changer. Enjoy this mini episode on our summer break. The Anxiety Audit is available again for the month of July only.Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 9, 2021 • 11min
Take a Vacation From Mom Guilt
There's no time for mom guilt in a busy summer. Or ever. Enjoy this mini episode on our summer break. The Anxiety Audit is available again for the month of July only.Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 2, 2021 • 13min
Why Anxiety Makes Us Overreact With Our Kids and How To Shift
Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.The Anxiety Audit is available again only for the month of July so you can have a summer reset. The Anxiety Audit, step by step, gives you signs, indicators, behaviors, and solutions to figuring out where your anxiety lives how to disrupt its process with practice.Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021 • 15min
How Anxious Parents Give Too Much Information To Their Kids
Anxiety Expert Lynn Lyons offers some summer homework for anxious parents: stop giving your kids too much information. Learn what to do instead and why anxiety drives this habit.Join the Flusterclux Facebook group so that you can ask your question on a future episode.The Anxiety Audit will be available again for the month of July. Stay tuned for more info!Join Us For Our Parenting Retreat this fall!Get more information about registering for the Flusterclux Parenting Retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24.Join the email list 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.New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
