Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson

Parent Plan B – Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health When the System Fails with AnneMoss RogersWhen mental health supports aren’t available, too expensive, or impossible to access, what can parents do at home?In this powerful episode of Get On Their Turf, Dr. Suzanne Simpson talks with AnneMoss Rogers: mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and author of Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Kids at Risk. After losing her son Charles to suicide, AnneMoss turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives through education, compassion, and connection.Together, Suzanne and AnneMoss explore what every parent needs to know when they’re waiting for help that may never come. You’ll learn how to build a “Plan B” that creates emotional safety and trust at home, even when the system feels broken.In this episode, you’ll hear: • What parents can do when therapy isn’t available • Early warning signs of concern versus “normal teen” behaviour • How to create connection and safety in daily routines • Ways to model vulnerability without oversharing • How parents can rebuild trust and hope after crisisIf you’ve ever felt powerless watching your teen struggle, this conversation will help you find confidence and clarity in what you can do — right now, at home.Guest:🎙️ *AnneMoss Rogers* — TEDx speaker, mental health keynote speaker and suicide prevention speaker., and author of *Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Kids at Risk. Visit [EmotionallyNaked.com](https://emotionallynaked.com) to learn more.https://parentingtips.grweb.sitehttps://app.monstercampaigns.com/c/q0eodg6ueibwtefkatj3/https://mentalhealthawarenesseducation.com/ Follow Dr. Suzanne: Instagram @drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson Listen to more episodes: linktr.ee/GetOnTheirTurfIf you are in crisis or worried about someone: • Canada – Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 • USA – Call or text 988 • UK & ROI – Samaritans 116 123If your region is not listed, contact your Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

When you’re not OK, your kids don’t need perfection – they need your presence. In this conversation with Steve Phillip of The Jordan Legacy, we talk about how to be honest with your kids on hard days, how to listen first, and how vulnerability at home strengthens attachment, safety, and trust.Steve shares Jordan’s story, the warning signs he wishes he had recognized sooner, and practical ways families can talk about mental health; including how to name suicide responsibly and age-appropriately. If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode will help you lead with presence, not performance.Timestamps00:00 Intro – why authenticity matters for parents01:15 Steve’s story – the day everything changed05:30 Two choices after loss – purpose vs. paralysis08:10 Three things parents must know about youth mental health13:05 The signs we missed – sleep, “feeling trapped”, masked distress17:42 How to get educated as a parent – beyond the broken system22:18 Talking about suicide safely – language, age awareness, intent28:40 Getting into your child’s world – listen before you lead33:55 Modelling “I’m not OK today” without oversharing39:20 Building secure attachment through everyday honesty45:02 Family habits that increase connection at home51:10 Workplaces, wellbeing, and present-eeism55:28 Final takeaways – make time, drop the ego, stay closeWhat you’ll learnSimple language to say “I’m not OK” while staying the steady adultEarly signs parents often miss – and how to respondHow to talk about suicide with care and clarityWhy entering your child’s world first changes the conversationDaily family habits that build safety, trust, and connectionWatch next“You Don’t Need Perfect Words – You Need to Show Up”“How to Listen So Your Teen Feels Safe”“Connection over Control: Getting on Their Turf”👉 If this helped, subscribe for more parent education, youth mental health, and family connection conversations. Comment with one way you’ll model healthy vulnerability this week.GuestSteve Phillip – Founder, The Jordan Legacy. Speaker and advisor on workplace wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention.https://www.stevephilliptalks.com/👉SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.cFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Building the Village: How Parents Can Lead When the Mental Health System Falls Short with Janelle Miller MorovickIn Building the Village: How Parents Can Lead When the Mental Health System Falls Short, Janelle Miller Morovick and I explore how parents become the front line of support when access to mental health care is broken. We talk stigma, provider shortages, and the confusing maze of services that many families face. More importantly, we unpack what parents can do: how emotional connection, listening without judgement, creating secure bonds, and giving children a sense of belonging can build resilience and wellness at home. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how to help your child in crisis, this episode is for you—offering practical tools you can use today, and the hope that being present matters. Tune in now, share with someone who needs to hear this, and remember: you are not alone.• Many parents can’t access timely mental health care for their kids• Stigma, provider shortages & confusing systems make it worse• Emotional connection, listening, and presence build resilience• Parents are the bridge between kids and systemsFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

When Tears Meet Hope: Parenting Through Unexpected ChallengesThis episode is for every parent who sobbed when their child was born. When fear met hope in the delivery room, everything shifted. Michael Ray opens up about the overwhelming moment when his daughter, born with Down syndrome, arrived. What began in tears became a journey of unexpected resilience, joy, and profound connection—proof that hope can be found even in the most fragile beginnings.In this episode, you'll discover: • How facing your child’s challenges at birth can transform into a powerful source of hope • Why crying in the hospital doesn’t mean giving up—it can mean love is deepening • The lessons Michael’s daughter taught him about presence, purpose, and silent understanding • How the Smile Project Louisville emerged—driven by a father’s love and a child’s smileFind Michael:💻 smileprojectlouisville@gmail.com⌨ http://smileprojectlouisville.com/Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Parenting Teens & Suicide Prevention: The Hidden Risks of High Achievers with Leslie WeirichIn this episode, Dr. Suzanne Simpson talks with Leslie Weirich — mental health speaker, author of The Gifts of Grief, and suicide prevention advocate. Leslie shares the story of her son Austin, a high-achieving college athlete who died by suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day, and the hope she now offers parents everywhere.If you or someone you know is struggling, reach outIn the U.S. and Canada, call, text, or chat 988 at any time with a trained counsellor ready to listen. Suicide Crisis HelplinePrefer texting?U.S.: Text HOME to 741‑741Canada: Text HOME (PARLER in French) to 686‑868, free & confidential Find Leslie https://www.leslieshope.org The Gifts of Grief: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Gifts-Grief-Four-Decades-Shaped/dp/B0CR88643H Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-weirich-a55a73159/#drsuzannesimpson #getontheirturf #suicidepreventionmonth, #teenmentalhealth Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

The Truth About Parenting and Kids’ Mental Health: Why It Starts at Home with Nicole Runyon#drsuzannesimpson #getontheirturf Is it really fair to say that mental health starts at home? Nicole Runyon says yes—and more importantly, she says it’s where healing begins.In this episode, Nicole and I unpack one of the most debated truths in parenting: the home is where kids learn safety, love, and self-worth. But in a world that often outsources mental health to schools, professionals, and systems, Nicole challenges us to reclaim leadership in our own families—with love, boundaries, and accountability.If you’re a parent worried about your child’s emotional health, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical insight for how to lead with compassion while doing your own inner work.In this episode, you will learn:• Why mental health begins with the parent-child relationship• The backlash against saying “mental health starts at home”• Why schools and therapy can’t replace healing within the home• The power of doing your own healing as a parent• How love and boundaries work together in leadership• What it looks like to reclaim your role as a parent• Why responsibility does not mean blame—it means opportunity⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview01:12 – Why Mental Health Starts at Home04:35 – Healing Ourselves to Lead Our Children07:20 – The Danger of Outsourcing Parenting11:10 – What Kids Need More Than Therapy14:40 – Boundaries, Leadership, and Love17:25 – Breaking Generational Patterns21:00 – The Truth About Responsibility (Without Blame)25:45 – Nicole’s Personal Story as a Mom28:10 – How to Rebuild Connection at Home31:00 – Final Reflections and Hope for ParentsOrder Free to Fly: https://nicolerunyon.com/free-to-fly/You can find Nicole at:https://nicolerunyon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerunyonlmsw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091145239655Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igenerationmentalhealth/Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

The Power of Seeing Differently: A Conversation with Daoud Kuttab on Truth, Media, and Perspective#drsuzannesimpson #encounteringpodcast #getontheirturf We all see the world through a lens—but what if we don’t even know we’re looking through one?In this powerful episode of Encountering, I speak with award-winning Palestinian-American journalist Daoud Kuttab about the urgent need to recognize that there are different ways of seeing—and how our assumptions, biases, and blind spots can shape (and misshape) the truth.From his early days reporting in the West Bank to his detention for exposing corruption, Daoud has devoted his life to telling authentic stories from the Arab world—especially the stories Western audiences rarely hear. We explore the cultural contrasts between Western individualism and Arab communal values, how media filters impact global perception, and why the key to real understanding is listening to people tell their own stories.This conversation isn’t just about journalism—it’s about parenting, empathy, connection, and teaching the next generation to think beyond their default lens.In this episode, you will learn:• How culture shapes the way we define truth, freedom, and identity• What most Western media leaves out about Gaza and Palestinian life• Why stereotypes thrive in the absence of direct voices• How honor and shame shape Arab family dynamics• Why social media is shifting global awareness—especially for young people• How parents can help kids grow up with curiosity and cultural humility⏱️ Chapters00:00 We don’t even know what we don’t know: Changing your lens01:05 Meet Daoud Kuttab: Palestinian-American journalist and bridge-builder02:45 Speaking truth to power—what real journalism looks like06:00 Interviewing Yasser Arafat and being detained for asking hard questions09:30 What journalists owe the public: Integrity over comfort13:00 East vs. West: Individual rights vs. family and community15:30 Honor, shame, and cultural identity in Arab society19:30 How 9/11 reshaped Western views of Arabs and Muslims24:35 Understanding Gaza: The history you won’t see on the news27:45 The media blackout: Why Western journalists are barred from Gaza30:50 The rise of social media as a tool for truth and direct voicesFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Parenting a Nonverbal Child with Down Syndrome | A Smile That Changed Everything #downsyndromeawareness #parentingjourney #specialneedsparentingWhat does it mean to hear “I love you” without words? That question shaped my entire journey as a father. My daughter Maddie was born with Down syndrome and is nonverbal, yet she taught me more about love than words ever could. Her smile became our unspoken language, leading me to start the Smile Project—a mission to spread authentic joy and connection in a divided world. Whether it’s random acts of kindness or strangers who become family, this video dives deep into love, purpose, and perspective. We discuss raising a child with special needs, parenting in politically divided times, and finding hope through smiles. If you're a parent of a child with Down syndrome, seeking mental health support, or simply craving inspiration—this is for you. Let’s build bridges, not walls. 💛In this episode, you will learn:• What it means to parent a nonverbal child with Down syndrome• How smiles and body language communicate love without words• The emotional toll and beauty of nonverbal parenting• How to stay kind, present, and loving in a politically divided world• Why simple, daily encounters matter more than we think• The role of fathers in building emotional connection• How cultural and political tension affects our relationships⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview01:20 – Meet Michael Ray: Father, Smile Advocate, Human Connector04:00 – Parenting a Nonverbal Daughter with Down Syndrome07:45 – Love Without Words: The Power of a Smile11:10 – Finding Joy in Simplicity and Silence15:30 – Emotional Presence Over Perfection19:45 – When Politics Divides, Can Love Unite?23:00 – Canada, the U.S., and Rising Tensions27:30 – Choosing Kindness in a Divided World31:00 – A Daily Commitment to Connect34:00 – Final Reflections & The Lasting Power of a SmileYou can find Michael at:smileprojectlouisville@gmail.comhttp://smileprojectlouisville.com/Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories that matter.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

What happens when a daughter grows up in a culture that preferred sons? In this powerful episode, award-winning author and human rights journalist Sylvia Yu Friedman opens up about her journey from early rejection to radical healing. She shares how childhood trauma shaped her confidence, career, and relationships—and how reclaiming her self-worth began with telling the truth, setting boundaries, and choosing forgiveness.Whether you’re a parent raising daughters or navigating your own childhood wounds, this conversation will help you reflect, realign, and create the kind of emotional legacy your children deserve.In this episode, you will learn: • How gender-based rejection affects girls’ self-worth and identity • The invisible impact of parental expectations and early trauma • Why forgiveness can be a gateway to generational healing • What it really means to model emotional resilience for your kids • How to help daughters grow up fearless, free, and emotionally strongTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview 01:00 – Growing Up Korean in Canada: Racism, Belonging, and Identity 04:00 – Gender Discrimination and the Invisible Wounds of Preference 07:30 – Competing for Approval: How Parental Rejection Shapes Girls 10:15 – The Turning Point: Forgiveness, Healing, and Family Reconciliation 13:00 – How Childhood Pain Affects Adult Relationships 15:30 – Why Boundaries with Parents Are Essential for Mental Health 18:00 – From Trauma to Purpose: Sylvia’s Path to Global Human Rights Work 21:00 – Uncovering Hidden History: Sex Slavery and Generational Trauma 24:30 – What Parents Can Learn About Resilience and Storytelling 27:00 – Living Fearlessly: What Holds Us Back—and How to Rise Above It 32:00 – How Parents Can Take Small, Brave Steps to Make a DifferenceAbout Sylvia Yu Friedman: Website: https://sylviayufriedman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviayufriedman Book: Fearless – https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Freedom-Fulfilling-Fullest-Potential/dp/9815233106Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION ABOUT TEEN SUICIDETips for Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health and Reducing Teen Crisis Risk with Chris Coulter#teensuicideprevention #youthmentalhealth #suicidewarningsignsAre you wondering if your teen’s “fine” is just a mask? In this heartfelt conversation with Chris Coulter, I share powerful insights on recognizing teen suicide risk and supporting your child’s mental health through trust and open communication. Navigating the struggles of adolescent mental health can feel overwhelming, but learning to spot subtle signs like changes in behavior, mood shifts, and distress beyond typical teenage challenges is critical.In this episode, parents will learn about:• Recognizing subtle signs that your child may be facing mental health challenges, beyond typical teenage behavior.• The impact of significant life events, such as divorce, on a child's emotional well-being.• The frustrations and gaps that can exist in the public mental health care system when seeking support for children and adolescents.• The crucial role of building trust and fostering open, honest communication with your kids.• The power of parental advocacy and the need for systemic change in how we address youth mental health.You can find Chris at: https://www.thefinishlinegroup.com/Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more parenting and mental health support!Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...