
A simple parenting strategy with a big impact on kids' self-regulation, attention, and creativity, with somatic therapist Alé Duarte
Alé Duarte, somatic therapist and creator of KidSoma joins me this week to explore how tuning into your child's natural rhythms can completely transform the way you understand their emotions and react...
25 Nov 20251h 4min

Q&A: What can I do if my child is reading below grade level, but is resistant to tutoring?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... - Why kids often say "this is boring" when something actually feels too hard or frustr...
20 Nov 202521min

Millennial Menopause: What every woman needs to know about perimenopause, hormones, and mental health with Lauren A. Tetenbaum
Joining me this week is therapist and the author of the new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period, Lauren A. Tetenbaum. Together we explore: - T...
18 Nov 202541min

Q&A: Is the 24/7 news cycle harming your mental health?
We're doing something a little different on Beyond the Sessions this week! Instead of answering a listener question, Dr. Emily Upshur, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, and I are unpacking a fascinating (and sli...
13 Nov 202529min

Navigating high-conflict divorce while prioritizing your own needs and attachment relationships with Karen McMahon
High-conflict divorce doesn't just end a marriage, it can shake your identity, your parenting, and your ability to feel grounded. Joining me to share guidance for parents at the beginning, in the thic...
11 Nov 202548min

Q&A: How should I handle potty regressions in my older child?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... - Why potty regressions can happen even years after a child is toilet trained. -Why g...
6 Nov 202522min

Secure attachment in autism: How to help neurodiverse kids build joy, confidence, and connection with Dr. Peter Vermeulen
Joining me this week is Dr. Peter Vermeulen, psychologist, author, and founder of Autism in Context. Peter has spent more than 35 years helping families, educators, and clinicians better understand au...
4 Nov 20251h 3min

Q&A: Should I let my child eat as much Halloween candy as they want?
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode I talk about... How to handle Halloween candy without guilt, power struggles, or micromanaging. Strategies for finding tha...
30 Okt 202529min



















