Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
Dr. Caroline BuzankoChild anxiety. Meltdowns. School refusal. Big emotions that take over before kids can think. Overpowering Emotions makes sense of what's really happening beneath the behaviour — for parents, educators, and professionals supporting anxious, intense, emotionally overwhelmed children and teens.Award-winning psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko translates the neuroscience of emotion regulation into pract... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 246 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||
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Is Polyvagal Theory still the best way to understand anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation?
In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores what current science says about the nervous system and why many researchers are moving towa... more
Is Polyvagal Theory Helping or Hurting Our Understanding of Anxiety?
Polyvagal Theory has become one of the most widely shared explanations for anxiety, trauma, and nervous system regulation. But how much of it is supported by current science?
In t... more
This week on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline breaks down the vagus nerve, the gut-brain connection, and why emotional regulation starts in the body long before it reaches conscious thought. From “hangry” and “hanxious” kids to the role of sleep, ... more
This week on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explores the body’s emotional map and why emotions are far more physical than most people realize.
From tight chests and shaky hands to heavy limbs and “gut feelings,” this episode breaks down how the... more
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- A Valuable Resource for Parents & Teens
This podcast is a game-changer for parents and teens! The host provides practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions while fostering confidence and resilience. Each episode offers actionable strategies that empower families to navigate emotional challenges together. A must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their emotional toolkit and create a supportive home environment!
Apple Podcasts5Monica Crnogorac
Canada2 years ago - Promotes Behaviorism and Neurotypical Masking
Much of the advice given here is not neurodivergence affirming and is racially insensitive. She stipulates that dyslexia is a disability that deserves accommodations but anxiety is not, never suggesting that parents should be instead searching out root causes of anxiety. Following the advice here would have children masking in order to avoid punishment, parents doling out punishments for children who feel unsafe at school, and school administrations justifying the withholding of federally mandat... more
Apple Podcasts1alicicicia
United States3 years ago - Good content, enough with the adhd
I’m enjoying this content. The Podcaster is clearly accomplished and knowledgeable. Why is it that every high achieving person I know or listen to says they have ADHD? That is so off-putting to me. Yes it is probably hard for you to pay attention and organize everything in your life. Isn’t it hard for all of us? Especially being a mom and having two kids? That doesn’t mean we all have ADHD. It is statistically not possible.
Apple Podcasts4#the_truthUnited States3 years ago - Helpful for an anxious kid
Wonderful content that is research based and does not focus on over coddling kiddos but shows you how to handle their feelings
Apple Podcasts4J3808United States3 years ago - Just WOW!
Thank you for sooooo much helpful information. I’m a mom of two young teen girls and every single episode of your podcast is helping me become a better mom. So practical, immediately doable, an encouraging. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5CatAR1616United States3 years ago
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This show delivers practical, science-based strategies to help kids and teens manage anxiety, regulate big emotions, and build resilience. Episodes cover evidence-backed approaches for home, school, and clinical settings, including emotion regulation tools, cognitive strategies, and value- and relationship-centered parenting. A notable strength is translating complex research into accessible, immediately usable steps for parents, educators, and clinicians. A recurring theme is co-regulation, gradual exposure to challenging experiences, and building autonomous, confident young people while avoiding overprotection. The format often centers on the host's expert guidance and real-world applications, with occasional guest insights that broaden t... more
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