Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry

Lynn Lyons LICSW, Robin Hutson

Anxiety

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Mental Health

Child Development

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Emotional Management

Family Dynamics

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Social Media

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Social Skills

Depression

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Holiday Gatherings

Parenting Styles

Education

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Emotional Resilience

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 fo... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	335	Founded	6 years ago
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A Success Story: Devin Uses His 20s to Make Remarkable Changes

Need a little hope? Looking for inspiration? Lynn is joined by her client Devin who has gone from a highly anxious child with selective mutism to a socially anxious and depressed young adult (that’s when he and Lynn started working together) to a ful... more

12 Jun 2026 • 30 min

Flusterclux Quarterlife: In-Personal: Why Moving Your Conversations Offline Will Change Your Life

Too often we send a text when we have something hard to say. Smart phones allow constant communication, but we are missing somehing vital when we forgo face-to-face interaction.

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9 Jun 2026 • 19 min

We're Grieving Our Moms: A Conversation with Robyn Isman

Robin and Lynn are joined by fellow anxiety therapist Robyn Isman, not to talk about anxiety, but about the grief over losing their moms. Listeners of the pod know that Robin’s mom died in 2010 and Lynn’s mom died in August 2025, following the death ... more

5 Jun 2026 • 37 min

Flusterclux Quarterlife: Robot Therapists: AI and Mental Health

Each Tuesday, Lynn Lyons talks with her son, Brackett, about all the new challenges in life facing twenty-somethings. Today, we discuss how Artificial Intelligence is everywhere - including the mental health field. Lynn gives her thoughts on the incr... more

2 Jun 2026 • 18 min • Popular

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Episode: A Success Story: Noah's Journey Of Managing Anxiety From Age 11 to 24

Hosts

Lynn Lyons

Host and anxiety expert, therapist and author

Robin Hutson

Co-host, sister-in-law of Lynn Lyons, questions asker

Ed Gerwig

Co-host/producer, brother of Lynn Lyons

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings

Hands down THE best!
I rarely write reviews, but this podcast deserves all the praise it can get! I discovered this podcast through another trusted podcast I regularly listen to, and I knew I had to give it a try. Since then, it’s one of my absolute favorite ones and I’ve learned so much, not only about managing my older son’s anxiety but also about understanding my very own anxiety better. Last weekend, we went skiing, and my son was refusing, as expected, to go down the big hill. I knew he was ready though, and I ... more
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*shineri*
United States5 months ago
I have learned so much
I love how informative and useful your episodes are. I was wondering if you could create 1 or more episodes on how to address the current situation children are facing with inequality, persecution by ICE, racism. How to do this while maintaining compassion, respect and kindness and without robbing them of their innocence. Thank you Lynn
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Mom Improving
United States5 months ago
WWLLS?
What would Lynn Lyons Say? I have learned so much for my kids and my family as well as helping me understand other children and even students in my class. Empathy is at the root of Lynn's skill based guidance with a healthy dose of humour and laughter towards wellbeing for anyone. Thank you. I'm saving this one along with the rest in my back pocket.
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svar a
Canada8 months ago
Simply the best!
You all have been so helpful to me (and my husband because I share all the info with him and he uses the tips/language - yay!). My 5 year old daughter’s anxiety was the cult leader of our family since she was a little toddler, but through reading Lynn’s books and listening to the podcast for several years, we’re taking back control. As she enters each new classroom in daycare and kindergarten this year, it has been so helpful to be able to have a framework to give the teachers on how we’re manag... more
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akh106601
United States9 months ago
Sincerest Gratitude for your advice. Changed our family dynamics
I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to Lynn and Robin for the amazing podcast that they have produced. I am not sure words can describe how helpful your advice has been to my family and others. I feel like we could be best friends the way you talk to your audience and each other. I have sent your podcast to every parent I know.
You have addressed so many topics related to parenting, especially anxiety. My husband and I did not know how to help my son, now 13, with his anxiety. Also, I fel... more
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United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable guidance for anxious kids.

Audience appreciates the mix of humor with clinically informed strategies.

Many reviews note personal impact on family life and parenting confidence.

Listeners often recommend the show to other parents and mental-health professionals.

Fans highlight the chemistry and rapport between hosts as a key edge.

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Apple Podcasts	#69	United States/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#241	United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#66	Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#224	Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#230	Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#50	Saudi Arabia/Kids & Family/Parenting

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Flusterclux Quarterlife: Robot Therapists: AI and Mental Health

Q: Yeah. So we're in the midst of, some might call it the AI revolution. I might call it the AI bubble, the AI Flusterclux. But it's definitely here, and people are using it for a variety of things. A big one is for mental health. People are asking AI all sorts of questions, taking its advice. But a friend of mine was wondering... am I on the right track at all, or is this thing lying to me?

The research shows that AI can be helpful for CBT-based mental health support, but it cannot replace a real therapeutic relationship. A combined approach, with human therapists augmenting AI tools, tends to be more effective than AI alone, and it's important to monitor progress and be skeptical of generic, non-contextual advice.

Flusterclux Quarterlife: Am I Falling Behind? The Comparison Trap and How to Avoid It.

Q: All right. today, I want to ask you about the anxiety of adulthood in the sense that your mid‑20s are when your class, your year starts to do things at different times. Why does this happen and how can we cope?

Timelines aren't the same for everyone, and that variability is normal. Focus on meaningful personal growth, live in the moment, and reassess goals over time rather than comparing to peers. It's okay for careers or life plans to shift; what matters is moving in a direction that feels right and maintaining connections with people you care about.

Why Kids Should Not Be In Therapy Without Their Parents

Q: What should I look for when choosing a therapist who will involve my family?

Look for explicit evidence that the therapist works with families, asks about the family system, provides parent coaching, and offers joint sessions or regular updates to parents about goals and progress.

Best of: High Anxiety & Good Grades: Our Toxic Achievement Culture

Q: How do we balance expectations for kids to be good humans with avoiding high-performance anxiety?

Focus on teaching and modeling core life skills (time management, reliability, responsibility, emotional regulation) rather than fixating on grades; reward effort and process, not just outcomes, and involve kids in conversations about how to handle setbacks.

How To Handle Panic Attacks

Q: What is the best advice you can give to someone that has real panic attacks?

Help the person by staying present with them, avoid telling them to calm down or focus on breathing, and instead acknowledge the panic, sit with them, and calmly validate that this will pass while guiding them through the wave rather than trying to stop it immediately.

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A practical, empathetic show focused on helping parents manage children's worry, anxiety, and big feelings with clear frameworks, concrete actions, and humor. Episodes cover coping strategies, exposure, co-regulation, family involvement in therapy, and navigating life transitions like graduation or starting therapy, all through relatable host banter and real-life listener questions. Noteworthy is the integration of clinical experience with accessible parenting language, plus regular sponsor segments that support actionable takeaways for families. The format emphasizes skills, resilience, and healthier family dynamics, making it useful for parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking evidence-informed approaches delivered in an approachabl... more

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